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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-07-2015 - 4b; VAD - SaierKnapp; Griffin; Hughes Sakiewicz; Woods; Parker; GrayWarren; Latta; Irvin Farm; Atwater; Durham 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 7, 2015 Action Agenda Item No. 4-b SUBJECT: Voluntary and Enhanced Agricultural District Designation: Multiple Farms - Saier/Knapp; Griffin; Hughes/Sakiewicz; Woods; Parker; Gray/Warren; Latta; Irvin Farm, Atwater; and Durham DEPARTMENT: DEAPR - Soil and Water PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No Conservation ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1) Overall County Map David Stancil, 919-245-2510 2) Applications and Maps Gail M. Hughes, 919-245-2753 Peter Sandbeck, 919-245-2517 PURPOSE: To consider applications from multiple landowners/farms to certify qualifying farmland within the Caldwell, Cane Creek/Buckhorn, High Rock/Efland, New Hope/Hillsborough, Schley/Eno, and White Cross Voluntary Agricultural Districts; and enroll the lands in the Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) programs. BACKGROUND: Orange County's Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program was started in 1992. To date, 60 farms have enrolled in the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program, and the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program, totaling 8,540 acres (rounded) in the Program. 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: a) Be located in the unincorporated area of Orange County; b) Be engaged in Agriculture as that word is defined in North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 106-581.1 c) 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 are best suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, forestry products, horticultural crops and oil seed crops; 2 d) Be managed in accordance with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and NC Soil and Water Conservation Service defined erosion-control practices that are addressed to said highly-erodible land; and have a current conservation farm plan and/or forestry management plan associated with the current usages and owner; and e) Be the subject of a non-binding conservation agreement, as defined in NCGS §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. At the August, September, and November 2015 meetings, the Agricultural Preservation Board reviewed the findings of the staff assessments for the attached applications for the Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District program. All farm applications were reviewed and verified to have met or exceeded the minimum criteria for certification into the program. The Agricultural Preservation Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the certification for the ten (10) farms, including 1,855 acres of farmland, and their inclusion in the Voluntary and/or Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District program. The certification documentation is on file in the DEAPR/Soil and Water Conservation District office. The farms are described briefly below: Brief Farm Descriptions 1) Owners of the Ramble Rill Farm, Jane Saier and Darin Knapp, have submitted an application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling 10.01 acres as qualifying farmland for the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District program (EVAD) in the New Hope/Hillsborough Agricultural District. The farm operation includes various vegetables and fruit crops such as grapes, strawberries, radishes, onions, and tomatoes (to name a few) and managed woodland. The Ramble Rill Farm has been evaluated against each of the EVAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 2) Owners of the W & F Family Farm, LLC, Frances Griffin, Michael/Margaret Griffin, Edward/Linda Griffin, and Katherine G. Von St. Paul, have submitted an application to enroll five (5) parcels of land totaling 175.49 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the High Rock/Efland Agricultural District. The farm operation includes hay crops, and managed woodland. The W & F Family Farm and adjourning acres owned by the Griffin family has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 3) Owners Claude Hughes and Linda Sakiewicz have submitted an application to enroll four (4) parcels of land totaling 105.9 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the Cane Creek/Buckhorn District. The farm operation includes vegetables, herbs, fruit crops and managed woodland. The Hughes /Sakiewicz Farm have been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 4) Owners of Spring Crest Farm, Kim and Chad Woods, have submitted an application to update ownership of existing acres in the VAD program and enroll two (2) parcels of land totaling of 15.06 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program located in the Caldwell Agricultural District. The farm includes pasture, hay crops and managed woodland. The additional acres are adjacent to the existing VAD farm, and will increase the total farm acres to 98.62 acres. The farm has been evaluated against each 3 of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 5) Owners of the Parker Farm, Carlton, Barbara, Shane, Carley, and Sarah Parker, have submitted an application to enroll five (5) parcel of land totaling 298.24 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the Caldwell Agricultural District. The farm operation includes a beef cattle operation, pastures, hay crops and managed woodland. The Parker Farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 6) Owners Susan Gray and Tommy Warren have submitted an application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling 53.01 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the Caldwell Agricultural District. The farm operation includes a beef cattle operation, pastures, hay crops and managed woodland. The Gray/Warren farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 7) Owners of the Milton A. Latta & Sons Dairy Farm Inc., William and Tate Latta, have submitted an application to enroll five (5) parcels of land totaling 622.30 acres as qualifying farmland — 363.59 acres for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program and 258.71 acres for the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District program (EVAD) in the Schley/Eno Agricultural District. The farm operation includes a dairy cattle operation, pastures, hay, grain, corn crops and managed woodland. The Latta Farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD and EVAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 8) The owner of the Irvin Farm Nature Preserve, the Triangle Land Conservancy, has submitted an application to enroll three (3) parcels of land totaling 261.27 acres as qualifying farmland for the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program in the White Cross Agricultural District. The farm operation includes traditional and Asian fruits and vegetables, wildlife habitat and managed woodland. The Irvin Farm has been evaluated against each of the EVAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 9) Owners of the Atwater Farm, Donald and Warren Atwater, have submitted an application to enroll four (4) parcels of land totaling 116.25 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the White Cross Agricultural District. The farm operation includes a hay crops and managed woodland. The Atwater farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. 10) Owners of the Durham Farm, Gerry and Milton Durham, have submitted an application to enroll five (5) parcels of land totaling 197.56 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the White Cross Agricultural District. The farm operation includes a beef cattle operation, pastures, hay crops and managed woodland. The Durham farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Voluntary Agricultural Districts are non-monetary and non-binding conservation agreements. Enhanced 4 Voluntary Agriculture Districts are non-monetary and are binding 10-year conservation agreements. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. The Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District Program ordinance conserves, protects and encourages the preservation and improvement of agricultural land within the County boundaries as a critical component of the County's cultural and rural character and its economy by virtue of the production of food, fiber and other products. The purpose of this Ordinance is to reduce the loss of productive and existing farmland by promoting agricultural values and the general welfare of the County, recognize the existence of important farmlands by seeking to minimize risks of nuisance suits that arise from the onset of other land uses, encourage participation in voluntary programs to preserve and protect farmland from non-farm development and increase identity and awareness of the agricultural community, and its role in the economic and cultural quality of life for all County residents. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board certify the ten (10) farm properties noted above totaling 1,325 acres (VAD) and 530 acres (EVAD) (rounded acreage) as denoted in the attached documentation as qualifying farmland; designate the farms as a Voluntary or Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District farm within the Caldwell, Cane Creek/Buckhorn, High Rock/Efland, New Hope/Hillsborough, Schley/Eno, and White Cross Voluntary Agricultural Districts; and enroll the lands in the Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) programs. With approval of these additional acres, the Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District Program will have enrolled 70 farms, totaling 8,536 acres in the VAD and 1,859 acres in the EVAD, for a total of 10,395 acres (rounded) in the program. • TAMP An m lal -cg f Al.41111 s t � Attachment 2 6 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: RambleRill Farm (Jane Saiers and Darin Knapp) Address: HOME: 5407 Spring House Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 FARM: 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone Number (Day): 919-618-6067 (Evening): 919-618-6067 E-Mail: Janea-RambleRillFarm.com PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Agriculture District/Township: New Hope Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9861287047 Acres 10.01 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 10.01 Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes: X No: If"No", please complete back of form **In 2013, we developed an EQIP CAP 138 with Keith Baldwin of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and Brent Bogue of NRCS. Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: No: X_ If"No", please complete back of form 7 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. SIGNATURE DATE August 4, 2015 I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT _X_I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 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. Signature: Date: August 4, 2015 Signature: 1 1 Date: August 4, 2015 Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: 8 Please complete this section for general information about your farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? 5_5 years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? We do not live on our farm. We live 2 miles down the road from our farm at 5407 Spring House Lane, Chapel Hill, NC. We have been farming at our farm for 5.5 years. 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 1.5 acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? Muscadine grapes; shiitake mushrooms; blueberries; strawberries; asparagus; annual vegetables including kohlrabi, radishes, onions,turnips,tomatoes,squash, lettuce,swiss chard, kale, mustard, arugula, beets, carrots,Irish potatoes,sweet potatoes, peanuts, eggplant,okra, peppers, beans, peas, cucumbers, edamame,Asian greens. 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? _0_acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 7 acres wooded of which 0.1 acres is used for agricultural purposes (estimate). Seven of our 10 acres are woodland. We only use a small fraction of the woodland for agricultural purposes--- i.e., as space to house our shiitake mushroom cultivation operation. 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes no NOT APPLICABLE Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. _XXX Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. No, thank you- not at this time. Signature: 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) ghughes(c_orangecountync.gov For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: http:H library.municode.com/index.ast)x?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated July 2015 9 �o J� P Ramble Rill Farm Jane Saier & Darin Knapp Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9861287047 (10.01 acres) N Ramble Rill Farm Aerial Map F 1 inch = 191 feet Parcel boundary Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Map prepared by Land Records/GIS Div.10/21/2015 2013 Aerial images OC220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ land_resou rce\VAD_RambleRi 11 Farm.mxd 10 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: W & F Family Farm LLC: owners - Frances H Griffin Michael/Margaret Griffin; Edward/Linda Griffin Katherine G. Von St. Paul Address: 3600 Highland Farm Rd. City: Hillborough State: NC Zip Code: 27278 Phone Number (Day): 919-732-4815 (Mike) (Evening): E-Mail: QYr ® 4ensey -erl°�rl•r� �,rt n 2.�- PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): 3600 3510 & 3737 Highland Farm Rd.; 1135 Kenion Rd. Agriculture District/Township: High Rock/ Efland Aq. District Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9856474005_ Acres_131.88_(Family/LLC)_ Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9856568873_ Acres _10.19_(F ran ces)_ Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9856663309 _ Acres_10.86_(Mike)_ Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9856585389_ Acres _11.59_(Katherine)_ Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9856780531_ Acres _10.97_(Edward)_ Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 175.49 Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes: xx No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: xx No: (LLC Parcel) -other parcels have hay or pasture included in the parcel. No in PUV 11 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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, A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program.... SIGNATURE DATE I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 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. For LLC: Signature:, ' Date: 25' 2 'Zr,14 el:S Frances: Signature: Date: Mike: Signature: -- '� Date: l Margaret: Signature: 7i` Date: Edward: Signature: Date: V_Y%Z/Yf Linda: Signature: 4- Date: Katherine: Signatur e: �lA� ��� Date: ' �� 12 Please complete this section for general information about your farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? 12-3 years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? O years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation?,5,14 acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? , 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? � 9acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. y- yes no c-_7/Vecrcdy in �'���r�r _ c7 y7eec/ c%4 n7e, Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. No, thank you- not at this time. Signature: 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) ghughes(a)orangecountync.qov For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: http•//library municode.com/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated July 2015 13 a r 1 y O�O y�Op r W & F Family Farm LLC Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9856474005 (131.88 acres) W. & F. Family Farm LLC 9856568873 (10.19) N (175.49 acres) 9856663309 (10.86 acres) E 1 inch = 502 feet Parcel boundary 9856780531 (10.97 acres) Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Map prepared by ,_""'"•--., 9856585389 11.59 acres) Land Records/GIS Div.10/22/2015 2013 Aerial images OC220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ Aerial Map land resource\VAD_RambleRill Farm.nn d 14 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: t G G, L d / . �i � dC Address; City: State: Zip Code: ' 3 Phone Number(Day): (Evening): E-Mail c_ � '� ) a�We •� PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): 900 .� , CN-Wvz C wf cy, K6",4 x, Nk ,a nc Agriculture District/Township: -. i �� � Parcel Identification Number (PIN) Z]Z0 l Acres T Parcel Identification Number(PIN)-'1a`5 S '7 Acres 5.7(,, Parcel Identification Number(PIN): -'QV 315' 1 Acres /0-01 Parcel Identification Number(PIN) ' �`� Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: / Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? U, ` K Yes: No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: No: If"No", please complete back of form 15 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. SIGNATURE '4­ DATE X I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTAR RICULTURAL DISTRICT —1 [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 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. Signature: Date: Signature Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature., Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: 16 Please complete this section for general information about your farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? j acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? I'A , 1' * , -vt e 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes no &'ii. 'pl;rq�Ak Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. No, thank you- not at this time. Signature: g For questions or more information, please contact: Call 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) a��LUgILELS�@-PLqp�gpqo Lin For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance,which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: Litt // a r _ pico �cs���a/`i�� ����� `�I�e ti�i 1 L�_ or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated July 2015 17 P� o,9�A o, M ft M Ch O } ,p Claude L. Hughes & Linda A. Sakiewicz Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9822691373 (45.98 acres) Claude L. Hughes & 9822585297 (25.96 acres) Linda A. Sakiewicz 9822693951 (10.01 acres) 1 inch = 573 feet (105.9 acres) 9822474931 (23.95 acres) Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parcel boundary Land Rec rds/Gion Map prepared by y Aerial Map LandRecords/GIS Div.10/22/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images land_resource\VAD_RambleRill Farm.mxd 18 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: ) a n� (lU Address: City:'",kK i 1 Q d-. k State: Zip Code: Q-75-4 Phone Number (Day):336 599-11 q_3 (Evening): Dq- 9b3 s LC ) E-Mail: y'1\r,V-N _ vyoo ds e iv s(A. e k PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): _?EarC)b11X?rj, -VI u r_ e Os Agriculture District/Township: CCk IC \IUQ,,� I Parcel Identification Number (PIN): �'�`�� Acres a *-Parcel Identification Number(PIN): �� g�C5.MC�0& Acres V�� Y Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN):98 1 3(So MQS Acres 3. 4o Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: >w w U1 m Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes: V No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: _ No: If"No", please complete back of form 19 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAS,and/or EVAD program. S I G NATU RE(�" DATE -/S —1-ILI [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION: I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our] knowledge, the foregoing ap lication is complete and accurate. Signature: Date: — q Signature: Ivycv Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: 20 Please complete this section for general information about your farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? / years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 110 acres (estimate) 4. WIpat are the major crops you plant each year? 3 CG'L4 10- 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? f acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for wood land/forestry?, �Q acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes no CA-�(�ajy QiAt,,bj e Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. ZYes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. 6(j M,�t- SCwe oa 6 _ No, thank you- not at this time. Signature: 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) �hughes(a�oranecountync.gov For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: htt ://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated July 2015 w Y yY. t� °I i4 a T T _ b �R F zt Q" cn S<N 0 0 0 3 w w J { PEARSON RD O� v r; Chad and Kim Woods Spring Crest Farm LLC Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9888053006 (10.32 acres) PIN 9878928215 (4.74 acres) Spring Crest Farm (15.06 acres) Aerial Map 1 inch = 405 feet Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parcel boundary Parks and Recreation Map prepared by Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 2013 Aerial images OC220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ land resource\VAD RambleRi11Farm.mxd 22 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: Carlton Parker Barbara Parker Shane Parker, Carley and Sarah Parker Address: 720 Parker Farm Lane City: Hurdle Mills State: NC Zip Code: 27541 Phone Number (Day): 919-698-1147 (Carlton)_(Evening): (ic 160 73 2 -33 E-Mail: PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): 720 Parker Farm Lane & around Walnut Grove Church Rd. Agriculture District/Township: Caldwell District Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9970520554 Acres 207.37 Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9970765273_ Acres 38.78 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9970702279_ Acres _28.5 < Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9970629320_ Acres _12.59 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9970442849_ Acres _11.0 1;C0_C,,k_ Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 298.24 Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes: XX No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: XX No: If"No", please complete back of form 23 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. SIGNATURE (` /lam DATE I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION: I [We], the applicant s] an la 'downer(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our] knowledge, the foreing li ation is complete and accurate. Signature: ", (i3 Date: I0° ' -2 �' gl �' o 1�, Si nature: � � 6 �� �. Date: Signature: Date: Signature; � t.er� Date:��^�� Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: r x { IN. 9970765273 �lA rg '• 9970520554 : p *h 9970442849 �� � :_� �2 ��•. JIM►N�E� -. ^mar. a -i Parker Farm Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9970442849 (11 acres) PIN 9970520554 (207.37 acres) N PIN 9970765273 (38.78 acres) wE 1 inch = 764 feet Parker Farm (298.24 acres) Aerial Map Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parcel boundary Parks and Recreation Map prepared by Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images land resource\VAD RambleRi11Farm.mxd , me wd- 2 Parker Farm Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9970702279 (28.5 acres) Aerial Map N 1 inch 281 feet Parker Farm (298.24 acres) E = Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parcel boundary Parks and Recreation Map prepared by Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images land resource\VAD RambleRi11Farm.mxd tq r Frt� ti ��*�r a � � u hut, � I l.. e"! �• �"t �ri ".�f`<" ' �� qls � Y�1 t - 4 t Nr_� r 11 tl& 1 2w 4 V. 1 a Parker Farm Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9970629320 (12.59 acres) Aerial Map N F 1 inch = 167 feet Parker Farm (298.24 acres) Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parcel boundary Parks and Recreation Map prepared by Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ CV) 2013 Aerial images land resource\VAD RambleRi11Farm.mxd I 27 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: S Gtx\ L e- Address: q q I L} Sam y e-t— Za City: nib c-.- State:NL Zip Code: 9Z 17 S Y3 Phone Number(Day): 11-q 1I- ails 0 4t (Evening): 912— 132,-6 9 E-Mail: A. P--N PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): `)q 14 5C AI c� I`a r �Y�'l����� / VC-1 Agriculture District/Township: C0�"A—W e� a 7-S-6-3 Parcel Identification Number (PIN):01000 4 G G Acres 67 31 6 Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes: e/ No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land ldeenrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: ✓ No: If"No", please complete back of form 28 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the V and/or EVAD program. SIGNATURE DATE I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT OWNERS] 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. Signature: - Date: l0 Signature: cx,'-�, Date: IL) r d'y— 1 S Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: 29 Please complete this section for general information about your farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? ,�_years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? Q acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate)-CtArm.K 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be / interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of ` Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes no Volunteer opportunity_ The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. v No, thank y u- not at this time. Signature. 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) ghughes(c-orangecountync.gov For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: http://library.municode.com/index.asi)x?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated July 2015 r . N O � t O 4 7 3 i Susan L. Gray / Thoomas Warren Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 0900047666 (53.01 acres) Aerial Map N Susan L. Gray /Thoomas Warren (53.01 acres) E 1 inch = 249 feet Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parcel boundary Parks and Recreation Map prepared by „` Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images and resource\VAD RambleRi11Farm.mxd 31 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: Milton A Latta & Sons Dairy Farms Inc Address: 3315 Edmund Latta Rd. City: Hillsborough State: NC Zip Code: 27278 Phone Number (Day): 919-621-0570 cell no. (Evening): E-Mail: PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): surrounding land at 3315 Edmund Latta Rd., Agriculture District/Township: Schley/Eno Agriculture District Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9876493633_ Acres _258.71 (EVAD) Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9877601770_ Acres_69.82 (VAD) Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9876676635_ Acres _61.17 (VAD) Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9877520417_ Acres_74.60 (VAD) Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9877552527_ Acres _158.0 (VAD) Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres V �- Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 622.30 Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the INC Forest Service? Yes: XX No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: XX No: If"No", please complete back of form 32 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. SIGNATURE / DATE I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION: [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate. Signature: 1 _ Date: " --j Signature: -°` Date: I " 1 Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: g i i �r�`•�. f. �-� r�2� ��b k � a � n 7 i { is4 j 9877601770 9877601770 `°� -= z � � z 9876493633 9876493633 s s 9876676635 9876676635 2 J Z AJACK LATTA AyE 'PHE`•PS RD 2 Milton A. Latta & Sons Dairy Farms Inc. EVAD PIN 9876493633 (258.71 acres) VAD PIN 9877601770 (69.82 acres) VAD PIN 9876676635 (61.17 acres) Aerial Map N n= E 1 inch = 723 feet Milton A. Latta & Sons Dairy Farms Inc.(622.30 acres) Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Map prepared by *111 Parcel boundary Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images land_resource\VAD_RambleRill Farm.mxd 3� .ta wq,,FRwy �a 9877552527 ft„ re �� EDMWNp L,A�TT A RD 9877520417 at i� Milton A. Latta & Sons Dairy Farms Inc. VAD PIN 9877552527 158.0 ( acres) VAD PIN 9877520417 ( 74.6 acres) Aerial Map N n- E 1 inch = 754 feet Milton A. Latta & Sons Dairy Farms Inc.(622.30 acres) Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Map prepared by 1011 Parcel boundary Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images land_resource\VAD_RambleRill Farm.mxd 35 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: ���� `�. �C��OCV1S �dIC��1�` a Address: ` sops-` l 0 P-V Q_ S. tXQ_et City: State: C-- Zip Code: Phone Number (Day): (Evening): E-Mail: 0. PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): f�"\ Agriculture District/Township: Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres �� r 1 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres 13 L 4 I Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: —Q(v ° Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes: No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: No: If"No", please complete back of form 36 Please complete this section for general information about your farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 06 acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? L5A �` ern A3�co ( 1W k5 cucuw�,b 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for wood land/forestry? �8(—) acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes kA no Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. No, thank you- not at this time. Signature: 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) ghughes at7orangecountync.gov For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: http:H library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated July 2015 37 Supplemental Information on Irvin Farm Nature Preserve Irvin Farm Nature Preserve was willed to the Triangle Land Conservancy who took ownership of the property in 2007. Since then, TLC has leased approximately 5 acres to the organization, Transplanting Traditions, who manage a CSA farm for refugees from Burma. They grow traditional Asian fruits and vegetables, as well as crops more typical to the piedmont region of NC. More information on their group can be found by visiting www.transplantingtraditions.com. The remainder of the property is in open fields which are managed for future ag expansion, as well as managed open space for wildlife habitat. There are approximately 20 acres that make up this type of land on the property. The last 240 is mixed pine/hardwood forest which has been thinned in the past and is managed to be converted into an oak/hickory hardwood forest. TLC owns and manages this land and it will be in conservation in perpetuity. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kyle Obermiller through email at kobermillerra)-triangleland.orq, or phone at 919-908-0061. 38 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board, A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation?Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s)gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or Eny"'M SIGNATURE DATE fb+ Z1-206 -1 [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT l [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT OWNERS] CERTIFICATION: I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my[our] knowledge, the foregoing applicatio incomplete and accurate. Signature: Date: I'S— Signature: ( -✓t, .. , Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: �. Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: ®� ES F�RELY RD ®■� JON Ci. MEL pTA V IF Wd ® 2 > ' 9757944119 9767033423 G� 5� O WDO GQQ- D, �v 2 � J ��� 9757918086 !o ® WOL■FS TRL Triangle Land Conservancy Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9757918086 (104.17 acres) PIN 9767033423 (131.41 acres) PIN 9757944119 (25.69 acres) Aerial Map '*E 1 inch = 750 feet Triangle Land Conservancy (261.27 acres) Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Map prepared by Parcel boundary Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images land_resource\VAD_RambleRill Farm.mxd 40 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: Donald Atwater and Warren Atwater—Atwater Farm Address: 804 White Cross Rd. City: Chapel Hill State: NC Zip Code: 27516-7472 Phone Number (Day): 919-942-1094 -Don (Evening): 919-619-2852 Warren E-Mail: PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): 804 White Cross Rd. Agriculture District/Township: White Cross District Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9747053073 Acres 17.68 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9737937572_ Acres 42.55 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9737837332_ Acres 49.16 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9737925466_ Acres 6.86 Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 1 1 • 29 Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes: XX No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: XX No: If"No", please complete back of form 41 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. SIGNATURE to) C1.4 DATE > w_2g._ j s J,,/I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 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. Signature: (,I ,, Date: {D -;2AO- Signature: Date: I l - 9- /S— Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: I 42 I, Please complete this section for general information about your farm. 94o- ` 1. How long have you owned and your farm? years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? 14 years i 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? Cl acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? I �/KR 1 n CJyzrYJ S � �,�l..c..i 4. cl Q.i,'�.L ✓Yl 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes no c/a— Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. ( P6S5('blP 1001'yV-e4-) ✓ No, thank you- not at this time. Signature: For questions or more information, please contact: Gall 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) ghughesCcDorangecountync.gov For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated July 2015 F , �J' MARKS LN -Ilk Aia U E Of , m 4 - i&^ t �I i i i y Atwater Farm Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9747053073 (17.68 acres) Aerial Map Atwater Farm (116.25 acres) F 1 inch = 228 feet Parcel boundary Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Map prepared by Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 2013 Aerial images OC 220K<O:gishome\gispr oj\ land esource\VAD RambleRi11Farm.mxd „` MARKS LNG dy Y[ III3. gggg, y * o y 9737837°332 937937572 m, +t rrr�r a 9737925466 Ui r r 8, d .q z • 1 ;k � .� ,, % � `*' '� ;� a�d �•� `� '� ,�. �� `� �' � �*, fir Atwater Farm Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9737837332 (49.16 acres) acres) PIN 9737937572 ( 42.55 acres) PIN 9737925466 (6.867 acres) Aerial Map F 1 inch = 421 feet Atwater Farm (116.25 acres) Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parcel boundary Parks and cords/ IS Map prepared by „` Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images and resource\VAD RambleRi11Farm.mxd 45 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Gail M. Hughes Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 APPLICANT: Name: Durham Farm -- Gerry W. Durham, Milton G. Durham and Kimberly Durham Address: 847 White Cross Rd. City: Chapel Hill State: NC Zip Code: 27516-7473 Phone Number(Day): Gerry-919-933-9616 (Evening): Milton 919-619-4966 E-Mail: mdurhamCa-)-townofchapelhill.org PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): 847 and 835 White Cross Rd. Agriculture District/Township: White Cross District Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9747348144 Acres 135.13 Gerry/Milton Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9747147362 Acres 23.85 Gerry Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9747149919 Acres 14.51_ Gerry Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9747134784 Acres 9.0_ Gerry Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9747357077 Acres 15.07_ Milton/Kimberly Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 197.56 Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes: xx No: If"No", please complete back of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: xx No: If"No", please complete back of form 46 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: 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 Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. 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. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s)gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of th V 711_1a/or EVAD program. 711 j_ibE� M SIGNATURE , DATE / I I p s. I [WE]ARE SEE° ING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 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. t Gerry Signature: 1 J A A , Date: Milton Signature: � C4 Date: Kimberly Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: 47 Please complete this section for general information about your farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? n years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? years 3. How man farm are under cultivation?� Y acres on your acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? w 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate) 7. How many on your our farm are used for wood land/forestr y.? LLL acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes t/ no Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. -No, thank you- not at this time. Signature: 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) phughesCa)orangecountync.gov For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: http://Iibrary.inunicode.coin/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated July 2015 V W Aw 911, 7077 9747149919 ENV z d A. 4`0 9747134784 : { . Durham Farm Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9747134784 (9.0 acres) PIN 9747147362 (23.85 acres) PIN 9747149919 (14.51 acres) PIN 9747348144 (135.13 acres) F 1 inch = 228 feet Durham Farm (197.56 acres) PIN 9747357077 (15.07 acres) Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Map prepared by Parcel boundary Aerial Map Land Records/GIS Div.11/11/2015 OC 220K<O:gishome\gisproj\ 2013 Aerial images land_resource\VAD_RambleRill Farm.mxd