LAKE COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants to fill 13 vacancies on the Lake County Genetically Engineered Crops Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the committee is to address and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors pertaining to issues regarding the use of genetically engineered crops in Lake County.

The qualifications for applicants are as follows:

• Conventional farming – two members;

• Organic farming – two members;

• Environment – two members;

• Science – two members;

• Agriculture support/services – two members;

• Business – one member;

• Members at large – two members.

Applicants should have interest and time available for effective county service.

Applications can be obtained from the clerk of the board, Room 113, Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, or by calling 263-2371.

For more information, contact Supervisor Denise Rushing or Supervisor Rob Brown at 263-2368.

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