Below is an agenda of all items to be considered. Action may be taken on items preceded by an asterisk (*).  Items on the agenda may be taken out of the order presented, items may be combined for consideration by the public body; and items may be pulled or removed from the agenda at any time at the discretion of the Chairperson.

Call meeting to order by Chair Paul Anderson
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll call

A. *Approve December 7, 2016 meeting minutes (for possible action)

A. Report – Director Barbee (for information)

A. Introduction of Fiscal Administrator Debra Crowley – Director Barbee (for information)
B. An Economic Analysis of the Food and Agriculture Sector in Nevada – Information and Education Officer Tatjana Vukovic (for information)
C. Board update – Fiscal Administrator Debra Crowley (for information)
D. Board update – Public Information Officer II Rebecca Allured (for information)

A. Introduction of Animal Industry Administrator Doug Farris – Director Barbee (for information)
B. Head tax/Ewell – Administrator Doug Farris (for information)
C. Board update – Administrator Doug Farris (for information)

A. Board update – Administrator Bart O’Toole (for information)

A. Update on adoption of regulations R082-15 amending NAC Chapter 387 permitting a Breakfast After the Bell Waiver to allow school districts to not serve breakfast after the bell under certain circumstances. Director’s authority. – Administrator Donnell Barton, Director Barbee (for information)  
B. Board update - Administrator Donnell Barton (for information)

A. Update on Adoption of amendments to NAC Chapter 587 Agriculture Products, Seeds and Farm Equipment for the seed program to have the ability to certify industrial hemp seed grown in Nevada. Director’s authorities. – Deputy Director Lynn Hettrick, Director Barbee. (for information)
B. *Request to go to workshop and hearing to amend NAC chapter 555.010 Designation and categorization of noxious weeds. – Deputy Director Lynn Hettrick (for possible action)
C. *Request to approve and adopt as emergency regulations, amendments to NAC chapter 557 regarding Industrial Hemp. – Deputy Director Lynn Hettrick (for possible action)
D. *Request from the Alfalfa Research and Promotion Board to expend $5,000 from the assessment budget as a donation to the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance to maintain membership. – Deputy Director Lynn Hettrick (for possible action)
E. Board update – Deputy Director Lynn Hettrick (for information)

A. *Declaration of sheep head tax pursuant to NRS 562.160 (for possible action) – Pete Paris