Chris Bierwagen is a lifelong, 4th generation farmer, growing on the same property that his great grandfather purchased in 1902. He has served as a member of the Ag Advisory Committee to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, the Nevada County Resources Conservation District Board, the USDA Farm Service Agency Nevada County Committee, and was a volunteer fireman, fire chief, and Fire District Board Director. He was also President and Board member for the Nevada County Growers Market, and President of the Nevada County Farm Bureau, completing its year-long training.