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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 13, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-b
SUBJECT: Enhanced Voluntary and Voluntary Agricultural District Designation — Multiple
Farms
DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks
& Recreation — Soil and Water
Conservation
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1) Applications and Maps Jessica Perrin, (919) 245-2753
Peter Sandbeck, (919) 245-2517
PURPOSE: To consider applications from four(4) landowners/farms to certify qualifying farmland
within the High Rock/Efland, Cedar Grove, and New Hope Agricultural District Regions; and enroll
the lands in the Orange County Farmland Preservation Program's Enhanced Voluntary
Agricultural District or Voluntary Agricultural District program.
BACKGROUND: Orange County's Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program was started in
1992. To date there are 143 farms in both the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and the
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program — totaling 16,966* 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:
(1) Be located in the unincorporated area of Orange County;
(2) Be used for bona fide farm purposes, as that term is defined in G.S. 106-743.4(a) and G.S. 160D-903;
(3) Be in accordance with the minimum size requirements, which are as follows:
(a) Consist of at least(i)one contiguous acre of land in production for horticultural or agricultural purposes;
or(ii) at least twenty total acres of land under management for forestry;
(b) In the event that a landowner has multiple tracts of qualifying farmland that are eligible, and those tracts
are located within one mile or less of each other, then they may comprise a Voluntary Agricultural District.
(4) Be managed in accordance with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and N.C. Division of Soil and
Water Conservation defined erosion-control practices and have a current conservation farm plan and/or
forestry management plan associated with the current usages and owner; and
(5) Be the subject of a conservation agreement, as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-35, between the County
and the owner of such land that prohibits non-farm use or development of such land for a period of at least
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ten years, except for the creation of not more than three lots that meet applicable County zoning and
subdivision regulations.
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 its regular meeting in November 2022. 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 to recommend approval of the certification for these
four (4) farms, and their inclusion in the Voluntary and/or the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural
District programs. 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 Tamara and Whitney Watson have submitted an application to enroll two (2) parcels
of land totaling 21.1 acres as qualifying farmland for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural
District in the High Rock/Efland Agricultural District Region. The farm operation includes
vegetable, cut flower, and fruit production; pasture; and woodlands.
2) Owners Robert Lux and Tracy Goldstein have submitted an application to enroll one (1) parcel
of land totaling 37.57 acres as qualifying farmland for a Voluntary Agricultural District in the
Cedar Grove Agricultural District Region. The farm operation includes livestock, pasture, and
woodlands.
3) Owners John Charles Sharpe Sr., John Charles Sharpe Jr., and Jeanne Sharpe Walker have
submitted an application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling 132.6 acres as qualifying
farmland for a Voluntary Agricultural District in the Cedar Grove Agricultural District Region.
The farm operation includes a tobacco-rye crop rotation and managed forest land.
4) Owners Sheila, Michael, Christopher, and Carson Bishop have submitted an application to
enroll three (3) parcels of land totaling 54.52 acres as qualifying farmland for a Voluntary
Agricultural District in the in the New Hope Agricultural District Region. The farm operation
includes hay production, livestock, pasture and woodlands.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. Voluntary
Agricultural Districts are non-monetary and non-binding conservation agreements. Enhanced
Voluntary Agricultural 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
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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 (from the Orange County Farmland Preservation/VAD program
ordinance).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board certify the four (4) farm
properties noted above totaling 246 acres*; designate the Watson farm as an Enhanced Voluntary
Agricultural District in the High Rock/Efland Agricultural District Region; designate the
Lux/Goldstein, Sharpe, and Bishop farms as Voluntary Agricultural District farms within the Cedar
Grove and New Hope Agricultural District Regions; and enroll the lands in the Orange County
Farmland Preservation Program's Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) or Voluntary
Agricultural District (VAD) program as designated.
With approval of these farms, the Orange County Farmland Preservation program will have
enrolled 147 farms, totaling 14,596 acres* in the VAD and 2,616* acres in the EVAD for a total of
17,212 acres* in the program.
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Application for Orange County
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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:
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: 919-245-2750
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PROPERTY INFORMATION:
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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:9 If"No", please complete last page of form
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: _ No: If"No", please complete last page 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
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.
Please mark which designation you are requesting enrollment and sign below.
I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
_)S_I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our]
knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate. (All landowners or a
designated representat"of family ay sign this application.)
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Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff
Update or develop a conservation plan for the farm.
1. How long have you owned and your farm? years CZ ► o1
2. How long have you lived on your farm? years6lL mo)
3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 3 acres (estimate)
4. What are the major crops you plant each year?
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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? W& 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
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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:
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) 245-2750 (Office) (919) 644-3351 (fax)
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?clientId=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you.
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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:
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: 919-245-2750
APPLICANT:
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PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s): %GO V11v 6C (A, L-(3
Agriculture District/Township:
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): "I O-A- 102-_�—Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Parcel Identificabon 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 last page of form
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: %�� No: If"No", please complete last page of form
Revised 1/28/2020
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Please complete this section for general Inforrnation about your farm and to help staff
Update or develop a conservation plan for the 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 (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 woodlandtforestry? -U-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.
des, please inform me when a position on theQ PI3 is available.
No, thank you- not at this time.
Signature:
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For questions or more information, please contact:
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)245-2750(Office) (919)644-3351 (fax)
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.
Revised 1/28/2020
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CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD:
Voluntary Agricultural District(VAD)conservation agreements are fora 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.
Plea
e '"ark which designation you are requesting enrollment and sign below.
1 [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Ej ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION A ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
I [We], the applicant[s]and landowner(s), hereby certify that to the best of my[our]
knowledge, the foregoing application is co ete and accurate. (All landowners or a
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designated representative of
sign this application.)
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Signature: 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:
Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
P.O. Box 8181 (1020 US 70 West)
Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2750
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Property Location/Address(s):.. `� � rf�9` �� G � Z4
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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: If"No", please complete last page of form
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: No: If"No", please complete last page 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.
Please mark which designation you are requesting enrollment and sign below.
I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff
Update or develop a conservation plan for the farm.
1. How long have you owned your farm? years
2. How long have you lived on your farm? years
3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? y5 acres (estimate)
4. What are the major crops you plant each year?
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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? iT3 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.
_ No, thank you- not at this time.
Signature:
For questions or more information, please contact:
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
P.O. Box 8181 (806 Revel I o 2 o vS "7 0 Ocs+
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2750 (Office) (919)644-3351 (fax)
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:
littp://Iibrary.municode.com/index.aspx?clielitld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you.
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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:
Orange County Dept, of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
P.O. Box 8181 (1020 US 70 West)
Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2750
APPLICANT:
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Parcel Identification Number(PIN): qt g I Acres
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Parcel Identification Number PIN : 9 �
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): c Acres Kem-vc� JT
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 0 j 1 0 Acres I IV
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: r
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 last page of form
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: _ No:_ If"No", please complete last page 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
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.
Please mark which designation you are requesting enrollment and sign below.
I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our]
knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate. (All landowners or a
designated representative of the family may sign this application.)
Signature: O Date: 2
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Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff
Update or develop a conservation plan for the farm.
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1. How long have you owned your farm? years I-ejm/
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2. Mow long have you lived on your farm? 4117
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3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation?_:3 acres (estimate)
4. What are the major rops yop plant eac4 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? 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 rec gnition 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,
No, thank you- not at this time.
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For questions or more information, please contact:
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)245-2750 (Office) (919)644-3351 (fax)
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:
1-�±*2://Iibraiy.municode.com/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you.
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