HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-02-2015 - 4b; VAD - Bowers, Bortz, Thompson, Vanhook, Summers, TeerORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 2, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. 4 -b
SUBJECT: Voluntary and Enhanced Agricultural District Designation: Multiple Farms -
Bowers, Bortz, Thompson, Vanhook (2), Summers, and Teer
DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture,
Parks and Recreation (Soil
and Water Conservation)
ATTACHMENT(S):
1) Current Orange County Voluntary
Agricultural District Program Map with
Enrolled and Proposed New
VAD /EVAD Properties
2) Applications and Maps
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PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
David Stancil, 919 - 245 -2510
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 Cedar Grove, Caldwell, Cane Creek /Buckhorn, 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, 52 farms have enrolled in the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD)
program, and the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program, totaling 7,144
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;
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 (17 27 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.
At the January, March, and May 2015 meetings, the Orange County 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 seven (7) farms and 1,347 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) The owners of the Whitted Bowers Farm, Robert and Cheri W. Bowers, have submitted
an application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling 51.24 acres as qualifying
farmland for the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District program (EVAD) in the Cedar
Grove Agricultural District. The farm operation includes vegetables and fruit crops such
as strawberries, blueberries, and tomatoes. The farm also includes managed
forestry/woodland acres. The Whitted Bowers Farm has been evaluated against each
of the EVAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the
measures above.
2) The owner of the Elysian Fields Farm, Elise Bortz,
has submitted
an application to
enroll one
(1) parcel of land totaling 43.65 acres
as qualifying
farmland for the
Enhanced
Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD)
program in the Cedar Grove
Agricultural
District. The farm operation is comprised of tomatoes,
mixed vegetable
production
crops, and managed forestry/woodland.
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exceeds all of the measures above.
3) The owners of Thoms Creek Farm; James C. Thompson, Betty Thompson, Andrew
Thompson, and Susan Thompson, have submitted an application to enroll five (5)
parcels of land totaling 592.55 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary
Agricultural District (VAD) program in the New Hope (one parcel) and the Cane
Creek /Buckhorn District (4 parcels). The farm operation includes a beef cattle
operation, pasture, hay crops, and managed forestry/woodland. Thoms Creek Farm
has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards and
meets or exceeds all of the measures above.
4) The owners of the Vanhook farm; Willie and Hattie Vanhook, have submitted an
application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling of 84.01 acres as qualifying farmland
for the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program located in the Cedar
Grove Agricultural District. The farm includes pasture, hay crops and managed
forestry/woodland. The Vanhook farm has been evaluated against each of the EVAD
certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above.
5) The owners of the Vanhook farm; Richal and Savannah Vanhook, have submitted an
application to enroll two (2) parcels of land totaling 76.32 acres as qualifying farmland
for the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program located in the
Caldwell Agricultural District. The farm operation includes pasture, hay crops, and
managed forestry/woodland. The Vanhook farm has been evaluated against each of
the EVAD certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the
measures above.
6) The owners of the Summers farm; Lewis and Charlene Summers, have submitted an
application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling 121.0 acres as qualifying farmland
for the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program in the Cedar Grove
Agricultural District. The farm operation includes corn, small grain and hay crops and
woodland /forestry. The Summers Farm has been evaluated against each of the EVAD
certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above.
7) The owners of the Teer Farm. Inc., Michael Teer, Thomas Teer, Evelyn Teer, and
Sarah T. Holt, have submitted an application to enroll five (5) parcels of land totaling
379.15 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD)
program in the Cane Creek /Buckhorn and White Cross Agricultural District. The farm
operation includes a dairy cattle operation, pasture, hay, small grain, corn, soybeans,
and sorghum crops. The farm also includes managed woodland /forestry. The Teer
Farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification requirement standards
and meets or exceeds all of the measures above.
For these farms to be formally designated as part of a Voluntary Agricultural District
program, the Board of Commissioners must approve that the farms meet the certification
requirements as per the Orange County Agriculture Preservation Board's findings.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Voluntary
Agricultural Districts are non - monetary and non - binding conservation agreements.
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Enhanced Voluntary Agriculture Districts are non - monetary and are binding 10 -year
conservation agreements.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board certify the seven (7)
farm properties noted above totaling 971 acres (VAD) and 376 acres (EVAD) (rounded
acreage) as denoted in the attached documentation as qualifying farmland, and designate
them as Voluntary or Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District farms within the Cedar
Grove, Caldwell, Cane Creek /Buckhorn, 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 60 farms, totaling 7,162 acres in the VAD and 1,329 acres in
the EVAD for a total of 8,491 acres (rounded) in the program.
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
OR
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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
Phone Number (Day): q I q _,W6 q - qa& ,� (Evening)
E -Mail: W rr!'f 2J -6,Dwz s:54a -i"M. Pm_oLc: c-D /►—
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location /Address(s):, C ►"e--
Agriculture District /Township: �e (-7'/ r�
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 2-313 / Acres i 2-
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
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Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: :5✓1 .
Acres
Acres
Acres
Acres
Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service or
the NC Forest Service?
Yes: tl__11' 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
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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 a r EVAD program.
SIGNATUR DATE
-I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATI N 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 ap ' ation is complete and accurate.
Signatur Date:
Signature: Date: 1 1 1,26 1 1 —'V
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Please complete this section for general
information about your farm.
1. How long have you owned and your farm? _
2. How long have you lived on your farm? _
3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation?
4. What are the major crops you plant each year?
o years
61 years
2 acres (estimated)
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? f acres (estimated)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for o Ia /forestry? 7-'-�-- acres (est.)
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.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 2013.
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
OR
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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: E / /S- = -1 Z_
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Phone Number (Day): (Evening): —3 14, Y
E -Mail: C-: fr iA-1 4,)& rc YYI
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location /Address(s): " ?ce& - 9LIoTt 0 a k Lij PL- Ll _-6
Agriculture District /Township: e c aw
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 6416`70C16 3 Acres , 4' he
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
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Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land:
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Acres
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 ( tkj=,� � '11
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: No: If "No ", please complete back of form
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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 Sy
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
r 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.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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? acres (estimated)
4. What are the major crops you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimated)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland /forestry? acres (est.)
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:
hqp: // library. municode .com /index.aspx ?clientId. =14983 or staff can provide a copy for you.
Updated July 2013.
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
OR
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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: James C. Thompson (Thorns Creek Farm, LLC) ; James Andrew Thompson
Address: 2411 Alpine Rd.
City: Durham State: NC Zip Code: 27707
Phone Number (Day): 919 - 696 -7034 (Evening):
E -Mail:
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location /Address(s): Davis Rd. and Bradsher Quarry Rd.
Agriculture District /Township: New Hope and Cane Creek/Buckhorn Districts
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9862477279_ Acres _44.45 _(Davis rd.)
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9821811899_ Acres _466.97 (Th6-0').S C
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9821875958
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9821879895
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9831035424
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 592.55
Acres _41.36
Acres 8.76
Acres _31.01 _ (Andy)
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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
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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 pr gram.
SIGNATURES /41. DATE
�'T [WE] AID 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 complpte and accurate.
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
OR
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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: Willie Vanhook and Hattie Vanhook -- Richal Vanhook (POA)
Address: 5608 Pine Rd.
City: Cedar Grove State: NC Zip Code: 27531
Phone Number (Day): Orange Co. ext 2014 (Evening):
E- Mail: rvanhooka- orangecountync.gov
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location /Address(s): Olin Rd.
Agriculture District /Township: Cedar Grove District
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9868574473
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
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Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 84.01
Acres 84.0
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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: No: If "No ", please complete back of form
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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 nd /or,FVAD program.
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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.
Signature:
Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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? 149w, acres (estimated)
4. What are the major crops you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimated)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland /forestry? acres (est.)
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)
ghughesC _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.aspx ?clientld =14983 or staff can provide a copy for you.
Updated July 2013.
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. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
OR
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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: Richal M. Vanhook and Savannah J. Vanhook
Address: 9202 Walnut Grove Church Rd.
City: Hurdle Mills State: NC Zip Code: 27541
Phone Number (Day): Orange Co. ext 2014 (Evening):
E- Mail: rvanhookaorangecountync.gov
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location /Address(s): 9202 Walnut Grove Church Rd.
Agriculture District /Township: Caldwell District
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9970734336 Acres 4.12
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9970623939
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 76.32
Acres 72.2
Acres
Acres
Acres
Acres
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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: 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.
S'IGNATUR e kj DATE 1
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
V 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 fq[ggojjj9 application is complete and accurate. I
Signature: r 3 ' h ' I Date:
Signature:
Signature:
Signature:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
/.'
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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? acres (estimated)
4. What are the major crops you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? 17 acres (estimated)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland /forestry? acres (est.)
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 ,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.aspx ?clientld =14983 or staff can provide a copy for you.
Updated July 2013.
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
OR
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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: '
Address: 3) 07 RC),
City:(.�cJcx a° Y-e) 'f - State: A)C_ Zip Code:'--)
Phone Number (Day): V %!f �r a Lf ., b (Evening):
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PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location /Address(s):�
Agriculture District /Township: l- e C161- o-3% ►'�
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Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 2 '3 % Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Acres
Acres
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Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: ) 0,
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: .1 No: If "No ", please complete back of form
27
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) give's 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 EV D program.
SIGNATURE DATE _-D U lS
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
VI [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: 3 -a ® 1 S
Signature:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
AS QUALIFYING FARMLAND AND DESIGNATION AS AN ORANGE COUNTY
VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
OR
ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
INSTRUCTIONS:
Before completing the application, please review the VADIEVAD 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:
Address: -5:332_ `fir P, .
City: Ht c C State: %/ Zip Code: .5v?
Phone Number (Day): 9l `l- & 6 Z t 04 (Evening):
E -Mail: r rr ce, b e_ll sou /i ct
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location /Address(s): S_ -3 17? 2 iee_r e e. —
Agriculture District /Township: auk zwr J�J
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): yB303 0Z 1 #1 Acres RRI. 43
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Parcel Identification Number Acres �� C3 rl2IK
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9'Y5,? YOU}? Acres 7.
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): q6 2d2 16Z 33 Acres / `l - �?46
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 1930 731?'% Acres 16,
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 07?
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
30
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
ears 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 a2 zxe, DATE f "°`
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: Date:°fS
Signature: �,-
Signature: 'j
Signature:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
Signature: Date:
31
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Please complete this section for general
information about your farm.
1. How long have you owned and your farm? &6 years
2. How long have you lived on your farm? �, 2— years
3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? _L) acres (estimated)
4. What are the major cropsy�'*ou plant each year?
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6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimated)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland /forestry? /0 acres (est.)
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)
ahughes@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.aspx ?chentld =14983 or staff can provide a copy for you.
Updated July 2013.
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