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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 2, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: Voluntary and Enhanced Agricultural District Designation — Multiple Farms
DEPARTMENT: DEAPR — Soil and Water
Conservation
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Overall Map, Applications and Maps David Stancil, 919-245-2510
Gail M. Hughes, 919-245-2753
Peter Sandbeck, 919-245-2517
PURPOSE: To consider applications from seven (7) landowners/farms to certify qualifying
farmland within the Caldwell, Cedar Grove, High Rock/Efland, Schley/Eno, Cane
Creek/Buckhorn, and White Cross Voluntary Agricultural Districts; and enroll the lands in the
Orange County Farmland Preservation Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District
programs.
BACKGROUND: Orange County's Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program was started in
1992. To date, there are 114 farms in both the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and the
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program, totaling 15,059 acres.
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 NC GS 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;
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;
e) 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.
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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 at the September and November 2019 meetings. 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 seven (7) farms, and their inclusion in the Voluntary and/or the 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) Owner Richard Jude Samulski (Scuppernong Estates LLC/ Eno River Farm) has submitted
an application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling 178.18 acres as qualifying farmland for
the Voluntary Agricultural District program (VAD) in the Schley/Eno Agricultural District. The
farm operation includes strawberries and blueberry production, hay land and managed
woodland. Since 1992, a 150-acre portion of the farm has been enrolled in the VAD
program under the prior ownership of the Barbour family. Mr. Samulski is requesting an
ownership change to the existing acreage and adding an additional 28.18 acres to be
enrolled in the program. The farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD certification
requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above;
2) Owners Manley and Kathy Palmer (Palmer Family Show Pigs) have submitted an application
to enroll one (1) of parcel of land totaling 3.39 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary
Agricultural District (VAD) program in the Caldwell Agricultural District. The farm operation
includes sheep, swine, and pasture. The farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD
certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above;
3) Owners William and Amanda Berry have submitted an application to enroll seven (7) parcels
of land totaling of 236.15 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District
(VAD) program located in the Caldwell Agricultural District. The farm includes beef cattle,
pasture, and managed woodland. The farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD
certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above;
4) Owner Portia McKnight (Chapel Hill Creamery) has submitted an application to enroll one (1)
parcel of land totaling 12.17 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural
District (VAD) program in the White Cross Agricultural District. The farm operation includes
dairy cattle, pasture, hay crops, and managed woodland. This acreage will be added to their
existing parcels in the VAD program. The farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD
certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above;
5) Owners James and Elizabeth Hooten have submitted an application to enroll four (4) parcels
of land totaling of 38.09 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District
(VAD) program located in the Cane Creek/Buckhorn Agricultural District. The farm includes
beef cattle, pasture, and hay crops. The farm has been evaluated against each of the VAD
certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above;
6) Owner Jason Shepherd has submitted an application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling
42.38 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in
the High Rock/Efland Agricultural District. The farm operation includes soybeans, hay crops,
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and managed woodland. The farm property has been evaluated against each of the VAD
certification requirement standards and meets or exceeds all of the measures above; and
7) Owners Annette and Mark McClish have submitted an application to enroll one (1) parcel of
land totaling 14.1 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD)
program in the Cedar Grove Agricultural District. The farm operation includes goats,
heritage turkeys and chickens, pasture, and hay crops. The farm property 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 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 the 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. (From the Orange County Farmland Preservation/VAD
program ordinance)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impacts are applicable to this item:
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION
Initiate policies and programs that: 1) conserve energy; 2) reduce resource consumption;
3) increase the use of recycled and renewable resources; and 4) minimize waste stream
impacts on the environment.
• RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AIR QUALITY
Assess and where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of
the site and adjoining area. Minimize production of greenhouse gases.
Enrollment of the proposed farms into the Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program will
promote farmland protection, protect natural resources and air quality throughout the county,
and minimize greenhouse gases.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board certify the seven (7) farm
properties noted above totaling 375 acres and designate them as Voluntary Agricultural District
farms within the Caldwell, Cedar Grove, High Rock/Efland, Schley/Eno, White Cross, and Cane
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Creek/Buckhorn Voluntary Agricultural Districts; and enroll the lands in the Orange County
Farmland Preservation Program; Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD
and EVAD) programs.
With approval of these acres, the Orange County Farmland Preservation program will have
enrolled 121 farms totaling 12,868 acres in the VAD and 2,566 acres in the EVAD for a total of
15,434 acres in the program.
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Orange County Agricultural Preservation Beard
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;§jgn nd data the form and r tprn 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: Richard Jude Samulski—Ego River Farm
Address: Soo Lx Ww ,enceC'd
City: ' lS Ct77t ! Mate: Zip Code:2 71T0
Phone Number(Day): 910-622-3226 (Evening):
E-Mail: Keegan enoriverfarm.com Keegan Czesak(farm manager
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s): f3 o Law erence rA
Agriculture District/Township: Eno/Hillsborough
Parcel Identification Number(PIN):_9885312210 Acres-178,18
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
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Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 178.18
Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or
the NO Forest Service?
Yes.. x No: XX If*No',please complete back of form (will need to be
u dated).
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: X No: If"No", please complete back of form
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 nd I[we]understand the
benefits of the Vq and/or EVAD rogr
SIGNATURE � � DATE
y I[WE]ARE SEEKIN DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
I[VVE]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:
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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:
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City: "i- r ka�,_ _ State: ti\ ., Zip Code: 5k-1
Phone Number(Day):4NCI" (" I" i` (Evening): Irl" 01 cl
E-Mail: z{yyie-f ro' y
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s): i t i4 1 11),"O,."L.i rDli,-4I i4t�(tl,-', 'LL,5,rU(A
Agriculture District/Township: ( '
Parcel Identification Number(PIN):(I Acres
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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: No: i,` 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 and/or EVAD program,
SIGNATURE ;� � Gc.ret ..,t... ? - ''f xt. DATE 11--'& r '?
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 , hereby certify that, to the best of my[our]
knowledge, the foregoing ap ticatio i c plete nd accurate.
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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: ��1� ���°E'
Address: 0 0 Aj .
City: /"`/, State: IVC— Zip Code: '2 7511
Phone Number (Day): (Evening): 11
E-Mail:
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s): �1 oL 1oc_4_{7z;,w,; r`n .,4ke �
Agriculture District/Township:
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): W l0 86.5'753 Acres 0 3,Z
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 94929 P_2.935s Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): ?/7o'70596 r Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): "/0)0 3(�Of Acres 9 /
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 991o,'Z,3#Z6 Acres '
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 991169491M, Acres 3 2
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Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land:
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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:. 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 and/or EVAD program.
SIGNATURE- � _T DATE �^
VI [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. 2 /
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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 ghughes4orangecountync.gov
APPLICANT:
Name: Portia M. McKnight
Address: 614 Chapel Hill Creamery Rd.
City: Chapel Hill State: NC Zip Code: _27516
Phone Number(Day): _919-360-4213 (Evening):
E-Mail: portiap_chapelhillcreamery.com
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s):
Agriculture District/Township:
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9769164402 Acres_12.17
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: 12.17
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 (in progress)
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: No: If"No", please complete back of form (in progress)
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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 nears 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 d/or EVAD pro ram.
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I [WE]ARE EKING 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 downer(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our]
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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: James and Elizabeth Hooten
Address: P.O Box. 1150
City: _Carrboro State: NC_ Zip Code: _27510—
Phone Number(Day): 331-,-Zill - 399Z (Evening):
E-Mail: G, �, _ zv A-0 0F C�� cor.
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
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Property Location/Address(s): —� 2730z
Agriculture District[Township: Cane Creek/Buckhorn Aq. District
Parcel Identification Number(PIN):_9820239542 Acres 9.06
Parcel Identification Number(PIN):_9820337699 Acres 10.01
Parcel Identification Number(PIN):_9820334293 Acres 10.36
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9820326774 Acres 8.66
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 38.09
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
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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/o7- -
program.
SIGNATURE DATE ` 13
✓ I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGN N 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 complete and accurate.
Signature:_ r Date:
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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: _ Jason Shepherd
Address: 5411 Harmony Church Rd.
City: Efland State: _NC Zip Code: 27243
Phone Number (Day): (Evening):
E-Mail: jshepherdCcDorangecountVnc.gov
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s): same as above
Agriculture District/Township: High Rock Ag District
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): _9847201039� Acres 42.38
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: 42.38
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 (in process)
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: x 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
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.
S1GNP,TUREZ� DATE 2, cx7t
V, 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 applicants] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our]
knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate.
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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: �Y1�-i—��`� Q _ Iv\ l `1�� Mai K I JC'Y1►'� I S �'� C�� I�S�
Address: �q L ✓1� �r�
City: e)oaa _ State: Zip Code: 7 r
Phone Number (Day): i 7\IF' (Evening): 22Q 7 IR'4
E-Mail: Y c-
PROPERTY INFORMATION: r�
Property Location/Address(s):
Agriculture District /Township:
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
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:. 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
26
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 A4nd/or Ap progr .
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SIGNATURE DATE IJ-6
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I [WE]ARE SGNATION A A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL 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 com 1=&e and accurate.
Signature: Date: (3 3 )�RnC/
Signature: Date: 121
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Mark &Annette McClish
Voluntary Agricultural District
PIN 9828952094 (14.10 acres)
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