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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 24, 2013
Action Agenda
Item No. 4 -f
SUBJECT: Voluntary Agricultural District Designation for Multiple Farms — Rogers (Three
Farms /Landowners); Shambley; and Lackey
DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
Parks and Recreation; Soil
& Water Conservation
ATTACHMENT(S):
1) Applications and Maps INFORMATION CONTACTS:
2) Certifications from NRCS /Soil and
Water; Soils Evaluation David Stancil, 245 -2510
3) Certifications from Tax Office Gail M. Hughes, 245 -2753
4) Draft Agricultural Preservation Board
(APB) Minutes - November 28, 2012
5) Conservation Agreement (sample)
6) VAD Brochure
PURPOSE: To consider applications from multiple landowners /farms to certify qualifying
farmland within the Cedar Grove, Buckhorn, and Caldwell voluntary agricultural district, and
enroll the lands in the Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program.
BACKGROUND: As the Board may recall, Orange County has had a Voluntary Farmland
Preservation Program since 1992. To date, 17 farms have enrolled in the Voluntary Agricultural
District (VAD) program, totaling 3,249 acres within the seven districts comprising the non -urban
portions of the County.
The County's Voluntary Farmland Protection Ordinance (VFPO) outlines a procedure for the
Agricultural Preservation Board to review and approve applications for qualifying farmland, and
to make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning the establishment and
modification of agricultural districts. Section VII of the VFPO contains the requirements for
inclusion in a voluntary agricultural district. To be certified as qualifying farmland, a farm must:
1. Consist of the minimum number of contiguous acres to participate in the present -use-
value taxation program (20 acres for forestry, 10 for agriculture and 5 for horticulture);
2. Be participating in the farm present- use -value taxation program established by
N.C.G.S. §105 -277.2 through §105- 277.7, or is otherwise determined by the county to
meet all the qualifications of this program set forth in G.S. 105 - 277.3;
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3. Be certified by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the United
States Department of Agriculture as being a farm on which at least two - thirds of the
land is composed of soils that:
a. Are best suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, forestry
products, horticultural crops and oil seed crops;
b. Have good soil qualities;
C. Are favorable for all major crops common to the county where the land is
located;
d. Have a favorable growing season; and
e. Receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields for an average
of eight out of ten years;
OR at least two - thirds of the land has been actively used in agricultural, horticultural
or forestry operations as defined by N.C.G.S. §105 -277.2 (1, 2, 3) during each of the
five previous years, measured from the date on which the determination must be
made as to whether the land in question qualifies;
4. Be managed, if highly erodible land exists on the farm, in accordance with the Natural
Resources Conservation Service defined erosion - control practices that are addressed
to said highly - erodible land; and
5. Be the subject of a non - binding conservation agreement, as defined in N.C.G.S. §121-
35, between the County and the owner that prohibits non -farm use or development of
such land for a period of at least ten years, except for the creation of not more than
three lots that meet applicable County zoning and subdivision regulations.
On November 28, 2012, the Agricultural Preservation Board reviewed the findings of the staff
assessments and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the certification for the five
farms and 1,103.57 acres of farmland and its inclusion in the Voluntary Agricultural District
program. The farms are described briefly below:
Brief Farm Descriptions:
1) Owners of the William L. Rogers farm have submitted an application to enroll six (6) parcels
of their farm totaling 386.56 acres located in the Carr Community on Corbett Ridge Road and
Highway 49 as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program (Cedar
Grove District). The farm is very diverse; including poultry and beef cattle operations, and the
cropland is used to grow soybeans, grain crops, and hay /grass. The farm also includes
pastures and managed forestry/woodland acres. The William L. and Yvonne P. Rogers Farm
have been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or
exceeds all of the measures above.
2) Owners of the Linwood "LJ" J. Rogers farm have submitted an application to enroll four (4)
parcels of their farm totaling 376.46 acres located in the Carr Community on Corbett Ridge
Road and Highway 49 as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD)
program (Cedar Grove District). The farm is very diverse, and the cropland is used to grow
soybeans, grain crops, tobacco and hay /grass. The farm also includes pastures and managed
forestry/woodland acres. The Linwood "LI J. and Nancy R. Rogers Farm has been evaluated
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against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the
measures above.
3) Owners of the William (Billy) Forrest Rogers farm have submitted an application to enroll
one (1) parcel of their farm totaling 18.67 acres located in the Carr Community on Corbett Ridge
Road as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program (Cedar Grove
District). The farm is very diverse, and the cropland is used to grow soybeans and grain crops.
The Farm joins the larger tracts, owned by his father, William L. Rogers, and is part of the larger
family farm. The William (Billy) Forrest and Sonya B. Rogers Farm has been evaluated against
each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures
above.
4) Owners of the Morris Shambley and Inez Shambley (son /mother) farm have submitted an
application to enroll three (3) parcels of their farm totaling 260.58 acres located in the Buckhorn
Community on Mt. Willing, Buckhorn, and Bushy Cook Roads as qualifying farmland for the
Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program (Buckhorn District). The farm is very diverse,
including a beef cattle operation, and the cropland is used to grow soybeans, corn, grain crops,
and hay /grass. The farm also includes pastures and managed forestry/woodland acres. The
Morris and Inez Shambley Farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification
requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above.
5) Owners of the Beaver Creek Farm - Mike and Robin Lackey - have submitted an application
to enroll two (2) parcels of their farm totaling 61.3 acres located in the Caldwell Community on
Breeze Road as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program
(Caldwell District). The farm is very diverse, including swine and beef cattle operations, and the
cropland is used to hay /grass. The farm also includes pastures and managed
forestry/woodland acres. The Beaver Creek Farm owned by Mike and Robin Lackey has been
evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all
of the measures above.
To be formally designated as part of a voluntary agricultural district, the Board of
Commissioners must approve that the farm(s) meets the certification requirements as per the
APB's findings.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Voluntary agricultural
districts are non - monetary and non - binding conservation agreements.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board certify the five farm
properties noted above totaling 1,103.57 acres as denoted in the attached documentation as
qualifying farmland, designate them as a Voluntary Agricultural District farms within the Cedar
Grove, Buckhorn, and Caldwell Agricultural Districts, and authorize the Chair to sign the
associated documents.
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rALOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board Attachment I
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND
AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT /
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the provisions of the Orange County
Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, and fill out the form as
accurately and completely as possible. Please sign and date the form, and return it to
the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation District Division
PO Box 8181 — 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
APPLICANT:
Name: William L. Rogers and Yvonne P. Rogers
Address: 5500 Corbett Ridae Rd.
City
Mebane
Phone Number (Day)
336- 260 -0396
E -Mail: wlrl94(Daol.com
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
State: INC Zip Code
(Evening) 336- 562 -5120
Property Location /Address: 5500 Corbett Ridge Rd. and Hwy. 49 area
Township: Cedar Grove township
27302
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839277278 Parcel Identification Number (PIN):9839198150
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839354775 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839452624
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9829955233 Parcel Identification Number (PIN):9839466329
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839284634 Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Number of Acres: 386.56 Deed Book: Page:
Does this land have a plan on file with the Natural Resources Conservation Service or
INC Forest Service?
Yes: XX No: If "No ", please complete back of form
Is this land listed for Present Use taxation with the Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: No: If "No ", please complete back of form
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The
landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the County.
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years,
but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners
additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost -share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share
Program.
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OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my
[our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. How long have you owned your farm? years
2. How long have you lived on your farm? years
3. Has your farm exceeded $1,000 in gross income in each of the past three years?
Yes No
4. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? Acres (estimated)
5. What are the major crops that you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? Acres (estimated)
For questions or more information, please contact:
Gail M. Hughes
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
P.O. Box 8181 -306 Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245 -2753 Office
(919) 644 -3351 (fax)
Rogers Farm
Proposed Voluntary Agricultural District
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bALOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND
AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT /
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the provisions of the Orange County
Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, and fill out the form as
accurately and completely as possible. Please sign and date the form, and return it to
the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation District Division
PO Box 8181 — 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
APPLICANT:
Name: Linwood "LJ" J. Roqers Jr., and Nancy R. Roqers
Address: 7912 Hwv 49
City
Mebane
State: INC Zip Code
Phone Number (Day): (Evening)
E -Mail:
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
27302
Property Location /Address: Doc. Corbett Rd„ Corbett Ridge Rd., Hwy 4, Wade Loop Rd.,
Township: Cedar Grove Township
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839827740 = 192.76
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839576606 = 21.77
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839359316 (farmstead
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839452379 (home )
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839242510 =27.34
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839099131 = 134.59
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
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Number of Acres: 356.73 Deed Book:4293/381 Page:
Does this land have a plan on file with the Natural Resources Conservation Service or
INC Forest Service?
Yes: XX No: If "No ", please complete back of form
Is this land listed for Present Use taxation with the Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: No: If "No ", please complete back of form
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The
landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the County.
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years,
but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners
additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost -share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share
Program.
OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my
[our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. How long have you owned your farm? years
2. How long have you lived on your farm? years
3. Has your farm exceeded $1,000 in gross income in each of the past three years?
Yes No
4. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? Acres (estimated)
5. What are the major crops that you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? Acres (estimated)
For questions or more information, please contact:
Gail M. Hughes
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
P.O. Box 8181 -306 Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245 -2753 Office
(919) 644 -3351 (fax)
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bALOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND
AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT /
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the provisions of the Orange County
Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, and fill out the form as
accurately and completely as possible. Please sign and date the form, and return it to
the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation District Division
PO Box 8181 — 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
APPLICANT:
Name: William (Billy) Forrest Rogers and Sonya B. Rogers
Address: 7818 N INC Hwy 49
City: Mebane
Phone Number (Day):
E -Mail:
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
State: INC Zip Code
Property Location /Address: Hwy 49 and Corbett Ridge Rd. area
Township: Cedar Grove Township
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27302
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9839286182 =18.67 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9828997207- home
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Number of Acres: 20.36 Deed Book: 5128/150 Page:
Does this land have a plan on file with the Natural Resources Conservation Service or
INC Forest Service?
Yes: XX No: If "No ", please complete back of form
Is this land listed for Present Use taxation with the Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: No: If "No ", please complete back of form
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT _XX
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The
landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the County.
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years,
but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners
additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost -share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share
Program.
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OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my
[our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. How long have you owned your farm? years
2. How long have you lived on your farm? years
3. Has your farm exceeded $1,000 in gross income in each of the past three years?
Yes No
4. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? Acres (estimated)
5. What are the major crops that you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? Acres (estimated)
For questions or more information, please contact:
Gail M. Hughes
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
P.O. Box 8181 -306 Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245 -2753 Office
(919) 644 -3351 (fax)
Rogers Farm
Proposed Voluntary Agricultural District
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bALOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND
AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT /
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the provisions of the Orange County
Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, and fill out the form as
accurately and completely as possible. Please sign and date the form, and return it to
the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation District Division
PO Box 8181 — 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
APPLICANT:
Name:
Address
City:_
Morris Shambley- Shambley Farm
2609 Mt. Willina Rd.
Efland State: INC
Phone Number (Day)
336- 2608283
E -Mail: shambleyfarm(Dmebtel.net
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
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Property Location /Address: 2609 and 2809 Mt. Willing Rd., Efland
Township: Cheeks -- Buckhorn
Zip Code
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Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
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Number of Acres: —256 acs.
Deed Book: Page:
Does this land have a plan on file with the Natural Resources Conservation Service or
INC Forest Service?
Yes: XX No: If "No ", please complete back of form
Is this land listed for Present Use taxation with the Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: xx No: If "No ", please complete back of form
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT _xx_
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The
landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the County.
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years,
but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners
additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost -share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share
Program.
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OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my
[our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. How long have you owned your farm? years
2. How long have you lived on your farm? years
3. Has your farm exceeded $1,000 in gross income in each of the past three years?
Yes No
4. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? Acres (estimated)
5. What are the major crops that you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? Acres (estimated)
For questions or more information, please contact:
Gail M. Hughes
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
P.O. Box 8181 -306 Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245 -2753 Office
(919) 644 -3351 (fax) updated July 2012
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bALOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND
AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT /
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the provisions of the Orange County
Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, and fill out the form as
accurately and completely as possible. Please sign and date the form, and return it to
the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation District Division
PO Box 8181 — 306 Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
APPLICANT:
Name: Mike and Robin
Address: 2425 Breeze Rd.
City: Hurdle Mills
Phone Number (Day)
E -Mail:
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
919- 245 -3179
Property Location /Address: 2425 Breeze Rd.
Township: Caldwell
State: INC Zip Code
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27541
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9980134041 = 45.5
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Number of Acres: 61.3
Deed Book: Page:
Does this land have a plan on file with the Natural Resources Conservation Service or
INC Forest Service?
Yes: No: If "No ", please complete back of form
Is this land listed for Present Use taxation with the Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: x No: If "No ", please complete back of form
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT _x
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The
landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the County.
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years,
but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners
additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost -share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share
Program.
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OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my
[our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
How long have you owned your farm? 13 years
2. How long have you lived on your farm? 13 years
3. Has your farm exceeded $1,000 in gross income in each of the past three years?
Yes xx No
4. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 0 Acres (estimated)
5. What are the major crops that you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? 25 Acres (estimated)
For questions or more information, please contact:
Gail M. Hughes
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
P.O. Box 8181 -306 Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245 -2753 Office
(919) 644 -3351 (fax) updated July 2012
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This report serves to document how the proposed farm qualifies for acceptance into the Voluntary
Agricultural Districts (VAD) or the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts (EVAD) in Orange
County.
Applicant: William Larry and Yvonne Rogers
1. Two - thirds of the soils on the farm must:
a. Be suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, and oil seed crops.
YES XX % 85%
NO %
Comments:
b. Have good soil qualities: (based on USDA designated Prime and Important Farmland Soils)
YES _XX NO
Breakdown of soil classes in percent:
Class I 85%
Classes I, II, III are primarily used for cropland
Class II
Class III 7 %
Classes III -VI are generally best suited for pasture
Class IV
or woodland.
Class V
Class VI
Class VIII 8 %
Class VIII generally unsuited for agricultural use.
Comments: Approx. 6.5 acres are ponds or water bodies on the farm.
c. Be favorable for all major crops common to Orange County. Major crops are corn, tobacco, small
grain, pasture, and loblolly pines.
99 % favorable % unfavorable
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d. Have favorable growing season. —YES*
The growing season for Orange County is approximately 200 days. It begins in approximately the
second week of April and runs until about the last week in October. This response will be consistent
for all farms in Orange County.
e. Receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields for an average of 8 to 10 years. YES*
*Orange County receives approximately 42 -45 inches of rainfall annually. This response will be
consistent for all farms in Orange County.
X'
• At least two - thirds of the land has been actively used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry operations as
defined in the NC General Statutes, Section 105 -277.2 (1,2, and 3) during each of the five previous
years, measured from the date on which the determination must be made as to whether the land in
question qualifies.
Acres in cropland 213
Acres in forestland 172
Acres in homestead, farmstead or other
farm related use 3.0
Total TRACT acres 388 (tax acres) *
Greater than two - thirds in designated uses.
Yes XX % 99
No %
Comments: * small difference in acreage from tax acres (388) vs. land record acres. (386) and
soil map acres (382)
2. Farm must be managed, if highly erodible land exists on the farm, in accordance with the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) defined erosion - control practices as specified in the 1985 Food
Security Act as amended.
Plan on file in NRCS Office YES XX NO
If NO, plan will be required before acceptance into the Voluntary Agricultural Districts Program.
Staff Comments:
Tract is currently in cropland, pasture land, or woodland. Large percentage of the farmland is
considered prime or important farmland soils. The farm has a conservation plan and actively
implements the plan according to NRCS standards and specifications.
Application for VAD /EVAD acceptance: XX Qualifies
Does Not Qualify
Certified by: _Gail M. Hughes, Soil Conservationist —Orange SWCD Date 10 -22 -12
This report serves to document how the proposed farm qualifies for acceptance into the Voluntary
Agricultural Districts (VAD) or the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts (EVAD) in Orange
County.
Applicant: Linwood "LJ" and Nancy Rogers
1. Two - thirds of the soils on the farm must:
a. Be suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, and oil seed crops.
YES XX % 93%
NO %
Comments:
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b. Have good soil qualities: (based on USDA designated Prime and Important Farmland Soils)
YES XX NO
Breakdown of soil classes in percent:
Class I 93%
Classes I, II, III are primarily used for cropland
Class II
Class III 5%
Classes III -VI are generally best suited for pasture
Class IV
or woodland.
Class V
Class VI
Class VIII
Class VIII generally unsuited for agricultural use.
Comments: *2% in water /ponds —
c. Be favorable for all major crops common to Orange County. Major crops are corn, tobacco, small
grain, pasture, and loblolly pines.
93% % favorable % unfavorable
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d. Have favorable growing season. —YES*
The growing season for Orange County is approximately 200 days. It begins in approximately the
second week of April and runs until about the last week in October. This response will be consistent
for all farms in Orange County.
e. Receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields for an average of 8 to 10 years. YES*
*Orange County receives approximately 42 -45 inches of rainfall annually. This response will be
consistent for all farms in Orange County.
X'
• At least two - thirds of the land has been actively used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry operations as
defined in the NC General Statutes, Section 105 -277.2 (1,2, and 3) during each of the five previous
years, measured from the date on which the determination must be made as to whether the land in
question qualifies.
Acres in cropland 199
Acres in forestland 175
Acres in homestead, farmstead or other
farm related use 2.0
Total TRACT acres 376*
Greater than two - thirds in designated uses.
Yes XX % 99
No %
Comments: * acres varies slightly from soils map /tax acres /land records.
2. Farm must be managed, if highly erodible land exists on the farm, in accordance with the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) defined erosion - control practices as specified in the 1985 Food
Security Act as amended.
Plan on file in NRCS Office YES XX NO
If NO, plan will be required before acceptance into the Voluntary Agricultural Districts Program.
Staff Comments:
Tract is currently in cropland, pasture land, or woodland. Large percentage of the farmland is
considered prime or important farmland soils. The farm has a conservation plan and actively
implements the plan according to NRCS standards and specifications.
Application for VAD /EVAD acceptance: XX Qualifies Does Not Qualify
Certified by: Gail M. Hughes ,Soil Conservationist /Orange SWCD Date _10 -20 -12
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C O N S E R V A T I O N
Orange Soil & Water
Conservation District
Phone: 919 -245- 2750
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Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Phone: 919 - 644 -1079, Ext. 3
P.O. Box 8181, 306 Revere Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278
This report serves to document how the proposed farm qualifies for acceptance into the Voluntary
Agricultural Districts (VAD) or the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts (EVAD) in Orange
County.
Applicant: William F. (Billy) and Sonya Rogers
1. Two - thirds of the soils on the farm must:
PIP
Comments:
Be suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, and oil seed crops.
YES XX
NO
% 100%
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b. Have good soil qualities: (based on USDA designated Prime and Important Farmland Soils)
YES XX NO
Breakdown of soil classes in percent:
Class I 100%
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Class V
Class VI
Class VIII
Comments:
Classes I, II, III are primarily used for cropland
Classes III -VI are generally best suited for pasture
or woodland.
Class VIII generally unsuited for agricultural use.
c. Be favorable for all major crops common to Orange County. Major crops are corn, tobacco, small
grain, pasture, and loblolly pines.
100% % favorable % unfavorable
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d. Have favorable growing season. YES*
The growing season for Orange County is approximately 200 days. It begins in approximately the
second week of April and runs until about the last week in October. This response will be consistent
for all farms in Orange County.
e. Receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields for an average of 8 to 10 years. YES*
*Orange County receives approximately 42 -45 inches of rainfall annually. This response will be
consistent for all farms in Orange County.
X'
• At least two - thirds of the land has been actively used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry operations as
defined in the NC General Statutes, Section 105 -277.2 (1,2, and 3) during each of the five previous
years, measured from the date on which the determination must be made as to whether the land in
question qualifies.
Acres in cropland _17.28
Acres in forestland 1.39
Acres in homestead, farmstead or other
farm related use
Total TRACT acres 18.67
Greater than two - thirds in designated uses.
Yes XX % 100%
No %
Comments:
2. Farm must be managed, if highly erodible land exists on the farm, in accordance with the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) defined erosion - control practices as specified in the 1985 Food
Security Act as amended.
Plan on file in NRCS Office YES XX NO
If NO, plan will be required before acceptance into the Voluntary Agricultural Districts Program.
Staff Comments:
Entire tract is currently in cropland or woodland. All farmland is considered prime farmland soils.
The farm has a conservation plan and actively implements the plan according to NRCS standards and
specifications.
Application for VAD /EVAD acceptance: XX Qualifies
Does Not Qualify
Certified by: Gail M. Hughes, Soil Conservationist /Orange SWCD Date _10/22/12
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C O N S E R V A T I O N
Orange Soil & Water
Conservation District
Phone: 919 -245- 2750
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Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Phone: 919 - 644 -1079, Ext. 3
P.O. Box 8181, 306 Revere Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278
This report serves to document how the proposed farm qualifies for acceptance into the Voluntary
Agricultural Districts (VAD) or the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts (EVAD) in Orange
County.
Applicant: Morris Shamblev and Inez Shamblev (mother)
1. Two - thirds of the soils on the farm must:
a. Be suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, and oil seed crops.
YES XX
WE
% 96 **
Comments: * * for all 3 tracts — average of 96% of soils are prime or important soils
b. Have good soil qualities: (based on USDA designated Prime and Important Farmland Soils)
YES XX NO
Breakdown of soil classes in percent:
Class I 94%
Classes I, II, III are primarily used for cropland
Class II
Class III 2%
Classes III -VI are generally best suited for pasture
Class IV
or woodland.
Class V
Class VI
Class VIII 4%
Class VIII generally unsuited for agricultural use.
Comments:
c. Be favorable for all major crops common to Orange County. Major crops are corn, tobacco, small
grain, pasture, and loblolly pines.
96% % favorable % unfavorable
d. Have favorable growing season. —YES*
The growing season for Orange County is approximately 200 days. It begins in approximately the
second week of April and runs until about the last week in October. This response will be consistent
for all farms in Orange County.
e. Receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields for an average of 8 to 10 years. YES*
*Orange County receives approximately 42 -45 inches of rainfall annually. This response will be
consistent for all farms in Orange County.
X'
• At least two - thirds of the land has been actively used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry operations as
defined in the NC General Statutes, Section 105 -277.2 (1,2, and 3) during each of the five previous
years, measured from the date on which the determination must be made as to whether the land in
question qualifies.
Acres in cropland 168.12
Acres in forestland 86.46
Acres in homestead, farmstead or other
farm related use 6.0
Total TRACT acres 260.58
Greater than two - thirds in designated uses.
Yes XX %_99+_
No %
Comments:
2. Farm must be managed, if highly erodible land exists on the farm, in accordance with the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) defined erosion - control practices as specified in the 1985 Food
Security Act as amended.
Plan on file in NRCS Office YES XX NO
If NO, plan will be required before acceptance into the Voluntary Agricultural Districts Program.
Staff Comments: All tracts in the application have an active conservation Farm plan on the farm,
prime or important farmland, and the farm follows their plan. In early 2000's, the Shambley
Family Farm was selected as the Orange County Outstanding Conservation Farm family and was
the NC Conservation Farm of the Year through the Soil and Water Conservation District based
on the excellent conservation practices and stewards of the farmland.
Application for VAD /EVAD acceptance: XX Qualifies Does Not Qualify
Certified by: —Gail M. Hughes ; Soil Conservationist Date 11 -1 -12
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C O N S E R V A T I O N
Orange Soil & Water
Conservation District
Phone: 919 -245- 2750
P"
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Phone: 919 - 644 -1079, Ext. 3
P.O. Box 8181, 306 Revere Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278
This report serves to document how the proposed farm qualifies for acceptance into the Voluntary
Agricultural Districts (VAD) or the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts (EVAD) in Orange
County.
Applicant: Mike and Robin Lackey
1. Two - thirds of the soils on the farm must:
a. Be suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, and oil seed crops.
YES XX % 86
NO
Comments: 14% of land is in fresh water ponds or waste storage ponds.
b. Have good soil qualities: (based on USDA designated Prime and Important Farmland Soils)
YES XX NO
Breakdown of soil classes in percent:
Class I 85%
Classes I, II, III are primarily used for cropland
Class II
Class III 1%
Classes III -VI are generally best suited for pasture
Class IV
or woodland.
Class V
Class VI
Class VIII _14 %_ **
Class VIII generally unsuited for agricultural use.
Comments: * * 14% of land use is in fresh water ponds or waste storage ponds.
c. Be favorable for all major crops common to Orange County. Major crops are corn, tobacco, small
grain, pasture, and loblolly pines.
86% % favorable % unfavorable
d. Have favorable growing season. –YES*
The growing season for Orange County is approximately 200 days. It begins in approximately the
second week of April and runs until about the last week in October. This response will be consistent
for all farms in Orange County.
e. Receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields for an average of 8 to 10 years. YES*
*Orange County receives approximately 42 -45 inches of rainfall annually. This response will be
consistent for all farms in Orange County.
X'
• At least two - thirds of the land has been actively used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry operations as
defined in the NC General Statutes, Section 105 -277.2 (1,2, and 3) during each of the five previous
years, measured from the date on which the determination must be made as to whether the land in
question qualifies.
Acres in cropland 35
Acres in forestland 27.34
Acres in homestead, farmstead or other
farm related use 1.0
Total TRACT acres
63.34
Greater than two - thirds in designated uses.
Yes XX %-99—
No %
Comments: include ponds /water into agricultural use.
2. Farm must be managed, if highly erodible land exists on the farm, in accordance with the USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) defined erosion - control practices as specified in the 1985 Food
Security Act as amended.
Plan on file in NRCS Office YES XX NO
If NO, plan will be required before acceptance into the Voluntary Agricultural Districts Program.
Staff Comments: Farm has an active conservation plan, and farmer is following the plan. Has worked
with the Soil and Water Conservation District/USDA -NRCS to improve conditions on the farm, and
meets all state guidelines required for their animal operation (swine).
Application for VAD /EVAD acceptance: XX Qualifies Does Not Qualify
Certified by: _Gail M. Hughes; Soil Conservationist Date 11 -1 -12
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ORANGE COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATION
ASSESSMENT DIVISION
228 S CHURTON STREET, SUITE 200
PO BOX 8181
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
Telephone (919) 245 -2100 Fax (919) 644 -3091
November 5, 2012
Attachment 3
Gail M. Hughes, Soil Conservationist, Orange Soil and Water Conservation
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
P O Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Gail:
I am in response to your request for information on land owned by William Larry and Yvonne
Rogers . The parcels referenced are PIN 9839277278 (130.42 acres), 9839198150 (13.43acres),
9839354775 (184.36 acres), 9839452624 (2.2 acres), 9839284634 (17.07 acres) and
9829955233 (41.28 acres), all of these parcels participate in the present -use value taxation
program as agricultural classification. There are 213.13 acres of cleared land, 172.63 acres of
wood land, and 3 acres for homes. The only PIN not participating in the program is PIN
9839466329 with 1.5 acres with a home on it.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Teresa Moore
Present Use Value
Program Director
ORANGE COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATION
ASSESSMENT DIVISION
228 S CHURTON STREET, SUITE 200
PO BOX 8181
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
Telephone (919) 245 -2100 Fax (919) 644 -3091
November 5, 2012
Gail M. Hughes, Soil Conservationist, Orange Soil and Water Conservation
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
P O Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Gail:
I am in response to your request for information on land owned by Linwood J. JR and Nancy R.
Rogers . The parcels referenced are PIN 9839827740 (192.76 acres), 9839242510 (27.34 acres),
9839576606 (21.77 acres), 9839099131 (134.59 acres), all of these parcels participate in the
present -use value taxation program as agricultural classification. There are 199.39 acres of
cleared land, 175.07 acres of wood land, and 2 acres for homes. The only PINs not
participating in the program are PIN 9839359316 with 3.44 acres with farm buildings on it, and
PIN 9839452379 with 1.51 acres with a home on it.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Teresa Moore
Present Use Value
Program Director
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ORANGE COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATION
ASSESSMENT DIVISION
228 S CHURTON STREET, SUITE 200
PO BOX 8181
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
Telephone (919) 245 -2100 Fax (919) 644 -3091
October 30, 2012
Gail M. Hughes, Soil Conservationist, Orange Soil and Water Conservation
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
P O Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Gail:
I am in response to your request for information on land owned by William and Sonya Rogers
referenced by PIN 9839286182 for 18.67 acres. This land participates in the present -use value
taxation program as agricultural classification with 17.28 acres of cleared land and 1.39 acres of
woodland.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Teresa Moore
Present Use Value
Program Director
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ORANGE COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATION
ASSESSMENT DIVISION
228 S CHURTON STREET, SUITE 200
PO BOX 8181
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
Telephone (919) 245 -2100 Fax (919) 644 -3091
October 30, 2012
Gail M. Hughes, Soil Conservationist, Orange Soil and Water Conservation
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
P O Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Gail:
I am in response to your request for information on land owned by Morris Lee and Inez
Shambley. The parcels referenced are PIN 9833457577 (21.75 acres), 9834704379 (49.03)
and 9833950877 (189.8 acres),all of these parcels participate in the present -use value taxation
program as agricultural classification. There are 168.12 acres of cleared land, 86.46 acres of
wood land, and 6 acres for homes.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Teresa Moore
Present Use Value
Program Director
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ORANGE COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATION
ASSESSMENT DIVISION
228 S CHURTON STREET, SUITE 200
PO BOX 8181
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
Telephone (919) 245 -2100 Fax (919) 644 -3091
October 30, 2012
Gail M. Hughes, Soil Conservationist, Orange Soil and Water Conservation
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
P O Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Gail:
I am in response to your request for information on land owned by Robert M. and Robin M.
Lackey and referenced by PIN 9980134041for 47.33 acres and PIN 9980142817 for 16.01
acres. These two tracts of land participate in the present -use value taxation program as
agricultural classification with 35 acres of cleared land, 27.34 acres of woodland and 1 acre for
their home.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Teresa Moore
Present Use Value
Program Director
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Attachment 4
ORANGE COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD
DRAFT MEETING SUMMARY
November 28, 2012
Environment & Agricultural Center — Conference Room
306 Revere Road, Hillsborough, NC
7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Allan Green, Howard McAdams, Kim Woods, Patrick McGarry, Joe
Thompson, Elizabeth Walters
MEMBERS ABSENT/EXCUSED: Roland Walters, Spence Dickinson, Renee McPherson,
Lynette Batt, Louise Tate
STAFF: David Stancil, Director, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks &
Recreation (DEAPR)
Gail Hughes, Soil Conservationist, DEAPR - Orange Soil & Water Conservation
District
Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator, DEAPR - Natural & Cultural
Resources Division
1. Call to Order: Co- Chair, Howard McAdams, called the meeting to order. David Stancil
introduced and the board welcomed Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR Cultural Resources
Coordinator.
2. Co -Chair Comments: None
3. Consideration of Additions to Agenda: None
4. Meeting Summary/ Minutes —September 19,2012: Kim Woods made a motion to
accept the minutes. Allan Green seconded. Motion carried.
5. Items for Decision:
Gail Hughes introduced the pending applications for Voluntary Agricultural Districts
(VAD), and raised a question about the process for renewal of VADs. Staff asked the
County Attorney if VAD's had to be renewed or do the property owners have to fill out
some type of form to renew their VAD designations? Answer: No — renewal should be
automatic unless the property owners decide to pull out of the program.
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Renewal of Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts (EVAD) was also discussed. Staff
believes it is most likely necessary for owners to renew that designation but will confirm
this. Staff will follow up to check our ordinance and the state statute to confirm the
renewal process for both types.
Hughes presented each VAD application as per the agenda, then opened the floor for
discussion and approval:
a. Billy and Sonya Rogers VAD Application – Motion to approve application
made by Woods, second by Elizabeth Walters. Motion passed 6 -0
b. Larry and Yvonne Rogers VAD Application – Motion to approve application
made by Woods, second by Green. Motion passed 6 -0
c. L.J. and Nancy Rogers VAD Application – Motion to approve application
made by Joe Thompson, second by Woods. Motion passed 6 -0
d. Morris Shambley VAD Application – Motion to approve application made by
Green, second by Thompson. Motion passed 6 -0
e. Beaver Creek Farm (Lackey) VAD application – Motion to approve by
Thompson, second Woods. Motion passed 6 -0
f. Berry / Smith VAD –
Hughes explained that this this farm was now owned by new owners, and
that it met all the criteria except for present use —the property is not
currently part of the present use tax valuation program. It appears that they
will have to reapply for present use and go through that process.
Discussion followed about the VAD program's stipulation that requires
participation in present use. The state loosened the requirements and
present use is no longer a state requirement for VAD provided the subject
farm is a bona fide farm. Stancil noted that as it is now worded, if you file
schedule F you can usually claim to be a bona fide farm.
Members generally agreed that we may need to do an educational effort to
let folks know when they are buying a farm to check on present use issues
and take steps to avoid having it lapse so that they will continue to be
eligible for the present use program and potentially for VAD.
Hughes clarified that according to Teresa Moore the previous owner did
not participate in present use value program, so that explains why the new
owners were not already in present use. Hughes added that the
Berry /Smiths meet qualifications in all other respects and asked if the
board wanted to table this at this time or discuss if they want to continue
or change "present -use" policy.
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The Board discussed the need to review the state enabling legislation and
then determine if changes need to be made to the local ordinance before
accepting the Berry /Smith application.
Green made a motion to table the Berry /Smith VAD application. Some
discussion followed and it was noted that the new owners were serious
about farming. The motion was seconded by Woods. Motion carried.
Hughes presented Nelson and Clay Parker VAD for final signature by chair of the APB.
This signature must be notarized. Hughes will move forward on getting signatures and
the Parker Farm and Vineyard to the Register of Deeds office.
Hughes gave updates on new VAD applications
1. Green presented Hughes a VAD application for his farm.
2. A landowner would like to apply for a 150 acre tract in Caldwell
District —the Randall Ward farm; in January he will receive present -use
value; the farm has 50 acres in hay and 100 acres in forest.
3. Another landowner (tentative) who participates in the Healthy Forest
program; ENO & TLC helped obtain a grant to help pay
for developing forest stewardship plans; this property is about 100 acres.
Current VAD applications: will present at the Jan. 24th BOCC Meeting; will invite all
property owners that were approved tonight.
Hughes: At the last meeting we had a discussion about state law changes and another
question about VAD recording vs. not recording. This is like present -use value. We can
keep the requirement to record VAD. Hughes spoke to Dewitt Hardee, ADFP -NC DA,
who says that present use value & recording of VAD agreements are both optional.
Question: Staff asked the board how much material they want sent to them for future
VADs. Discussion followed, with general agreement that a copy of the application and a
map would be sufficient. Staff agreed to try a system to consolidate the future
applications as one group pdf file so that members could just open and download one file.
Staff offered to provide several full packets that could be passed around during the
meeting if anyone needed to see more detail.
g. 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan (for BOCC): Stancil reported that
he was working on the annual report and would send it around as soon as he
finished it.
h. Meeting Calendar for 2013: the Board endorsed the calendar attached to the
minutes.
6. Items for Discussion
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a. APB Board - Specific Policy: Stancil explained the new policy implemented by the
BOCC as an overall umbrella policy covering all boards, with standard ordinance
language along with specific language for each board's specific needs.
7. Informational Items / Future Agenda Items
a. Ag Summit 2013: we need a representative from the APB to help with the
planning. Allen Green volunteered but could only meet after normal working
hours.
b. January: (VFPPO Revisions, Proposed Community garden at Blackwood farm
Park update, 10% Campaign, Farmers Market Pavilion Lease)
8. Adjorned — 9:07 pm
a. Next Meeting — January 16, 2013
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SAMPLE AGREEMENT
Attachment 5
NORTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION AGREEMENT
FOR
ORANGE COUNTY VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT PROGRAM
Orange County and the undersigned real property owners ( "Owner ") enter into
this Conservation Agreement for a Voluntary Agriculture District covering the property
identified as xxxxxx Farm with multiple parcel identification numbers of the property:
PIN xxxxxxxxxxxx, PIN xxxxxxxxxx, as shown on the attached maps labeled Exhibit A
and Exhibit B.
The parties understand and agree that this Agreement is being entered into to
protect farmland, horticultural land and /or forestland in Orange County as contemplated
by North Carolina General Statutes Article 61 Chapter 106, and the Orange County
Code of Ordinances Chapter 48, the "Voluntary Farmland Protection Ordinance,
adopted on April 1, 1992 and last amended on June 23, 2005 (hereinafter the
"Ordinance "), and to permit such property to qualify for the benefits granted by these
laws and ordinances.
Owner acknowledges that Owner has the read the laws and the Ordinance and
during the term of this Agreement, Owner agrees to prohibit non -farm use of Owner's
property subject to this Agreement except as permitted by the above mentioned laws
and the Ordinance.
This Agreement shall extend for a period of ten (10) years from the date of its
execution and is automatically renewed if not terminated for an additional ten (10)
years. The Agreement may be revoked by Owner at any time, with thirty (30) days
written notice to the Agricultural Preservation Board, or its designee, or the Orange
County Clerk. Orange County may revoke this Agreement if the Owner is noncompliant
with this Agreement or the applicable laws and ordinances.
[The rest of this page was left blank intentionally. Signature pages to follow.]
Orange County VAD Agreement
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IN WITNESS, the parties have signed this Agreement on the dates indicated in the
signature acknowledgments.
ORANGE COUNTY
OWNERS
Chair, Agricultural Preservation Board Landowner
Landowner
Barry Jacobs, Chair,
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST:
Donna Baker, Clerk to the
Board of Commissioners
Orange County VAD Agreement 2
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OWNERS
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
personally appeared before me this day , who
acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing Conservation Agreement for an Orange County
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District for the purposes therein expressed.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal, this day of , 2012.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
personally appeared before me this day , who
acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing Conservation Agreement for an Orange County
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District for the purposes therein expressed.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal, this day of , 2012.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
Orange County VAD Agreement
41
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, a Notary Public, for said County and State, do hereby
certify that personally came before me this day and acknowledged
that he /she is Chair, Agricultural Preservation Board and acknowledged on behalf of the Orange
County Agricultural Preservation Board the due execution of the foregoing Conservation
Agreement.
This day of 12012.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, a Notary Public of Orange County, North Carolina do
hereby certify that Donna Baker personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that
she is Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, North Carolina and that by
authority duly given and as the act of Orange County, North Carolina the foregoing instrument
was signed in its name by the Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, and
attested by her as Clerk to said Board of Commissioners.
This day of 12012.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
Orange County VAD Agreement 4
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