- 4 representatives of farming
- 1 Agriculture Land Preservation representative
- 1 County Legislator
- 1 Agri-business representative
Ex-officio members (voting members):
-Terms coterminous with tenure in such office:
- Planning Commissioner or Designee
- Cooperative Extension Agent
- Director of Assessment or Designee
-Term is coterminous with designation as chairperson:
- Chair, Soil and Water Conservation District 
 

Function:  The purpose of this Board is to determine which agricultural lands fit the criteria for inclusion in  an agricultural district and in addition it shall advise the County Legislature and work with the County Planning  Board in relation to the proposed establishment, modification, continuation, or termination of any agricultural district.  It will also render expert advice as to the nature of farming and farm resources within any proposed or established area and the relation of farming in such area to the County as a whole.