Henry Bierlink is a Lynden native. He operated a Lynden dairy farm for several years, earned an M.A. in political science from Western Washington University and has over 30 years of engagement in agriculture and public policy. He currently serves as the administrator of the Ag Water Board, a facilitating entity for six Watershed Improvement Districts (Irrigation Districts) located in Whatcom County. He also serves as executive director of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission and the Washington Seed Potato Commission.