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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 6, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-f
SUBJECT: Enhanced Voluntary and Voluntary Agricultural District Designation — Multiple
Farms
DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks &
Recreation (DEAPR) — 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 five (5) landowners/farms to certify qualifying farmland
within the Eno/Schley, White Cross, New Hope, and Cedar Grove 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 147 farms in both the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and the
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program — totaling 17,212 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 May 2023. 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
five (5) 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 Larry and Judy Roberts, Trustees submitted an application to enroll four (4) parcels
of land totaling 73.32 acres as qualifying farmland for a Voluntary Agricultural District in the
Eno/Schley Agricultural District Region. The farm operation includes hay production, honey
production, and managed forest land.
2) Owners Sven MacAller and Rita Lahlou submitted an application to enroll two (2) parcels of
land totaling 79.93 acres as qualifying farmland for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District
in the White Cross Agricultural District Region. The farm operation includes small grains,
beans, corn, produce, and managed forest land.
3) Owners Jane Saiers and Darin Knapp of RambleRill Farm submitted an application to enroll
one (1) additional parcel of land totaling 18.33 acres as qualifying farmland for an Enhanced
Voluntary Agricultural District in the New Hope Agricultural District Region. The farm operation
includes land managed for hay, with plans to transition to annual and perennial
fruits/vegetables, and woodlands.
4) Owners Marvin and Diane Pope submitted an application to enroll two (2) parcels of land
totaling 46.86 acres as qualifying farmland for a Voluntary Agricultural District in the Cedar
Grove Agricultural District Region. The farm operation includes tobacco, small grains, and
managed forest land.
5) Owner Matthew Crabtree submitted an application to re-enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling
43.99 acres as qualifying farmland for a Voluntary Agricultural District in the Cedar Grove
Agricultural District Region. The farm operation includes managed forest land and hay
production. This land was enrolled as a Voluntary Agricultural District by the previous owners,
Marvin and Diane Pope, as parcel # 9859417109, and ownership has now been transferred.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. Voluntary
Agricultural Districts are non-monetary and require a non-binding 10-year conservation
agreement. Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts are non-monetary and require a binding
10-year conservation agreement.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
0 GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
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The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
The Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District Program ordinance conserves, protects and
encourages the preservation and improvement of agricultural land within the County boundaries
as a critical component of the County's cultural and rural character and its economy by virtue of
the production of food, fiber and other products. The purpose of this Ordinance is to reduce the
loss of productive and existing farmland by promoting agricultural values and the general welfare
of the County, recognize the existence of important farmlands by seeking to minimize risks of
nuisance suits that arise from the onset of other land uses, encourage participation in voluntary
programs to preserve and protect farmland from non-farm development and increase identity and
awareness of the agricultural community, and its role in the economic and cultural quality of life
for all County residents (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:
1) certify the five (5) farm properties noted above totaling 262.43 acres;
2) designate the MacAller/Lahlou farm and the Saiers/Knapp - RambleRill Farm as an
Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District within the White Cross and New Hope Agricultural
District Regions;
3) designate the Roberts, Pope, and Crabtree farms as Voluntary Agricultural District farms
within the Eno/Schley and Cedar Grove Agricultural District Regions; and
4) 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 151 farms, totaling 14,719 acres in the VAD and 2,714 acres in the EVAD for a total of
17,433 acres in the program.
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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: / _
Name: Gaas
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City: State: C_ Zip Code: 62
Phone Number (Day): 17 l���Y (Evening):
E-Mail:
PROPERTY INFORMATION: 01
Property Location/Address(s):
Agriculture District/Township: i�ls
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9Sg� �.�s�-? Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): ?0 Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): ��s�S^��6� Acres l 33
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): (S Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres
Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: � 32
Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or
the NC Forest Service?
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Yes:. No: If"No", please complete last page of form
Is the land enroll 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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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.
Pleas mJ ark 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 ESIGNAT AS HANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
SIGNATURE DATE
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. (AII landowners or a
designated representative of t a=!Z!r0:e:
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Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
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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? �a 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 c ops you plant each year?
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry?-3-5---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 —34no
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.
vT No, thank you- not at this ti e.
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:
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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
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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 last page of form pq ( �S2j
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 w3k 01\vo\eX
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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
SIGNATURE ' & DATE 17-i2-12L
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: � � Date:
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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
2. How long have you lived on your farm? years
3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? i0 acres (estimate)
4. What are the major crops you planteachyear?
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6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? 0 acres (estimate)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? "49 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.
X. 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:
htty://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientld=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:
Name: RambleRill Farm (Jane Saiers and Darin Knapp)
Address (farm): 901/913 Arthur Minnis Road(913 currently in EVAD 901 applying for
EVAD
City: Hillsborough State: NC Zip Code: 27278
Address(home): 5407 Spring House Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone Number (Day): 919-618-6067 (Evening): 919-618-6067
E-Mail: Lane(p RambleRillFarm.com
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s): 901/913 Arthur Minnis Road Hillsborough NC 27278
Agriculture District/Township: New Hope
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9861279688 Acres 18 (applying for EVAD)
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 9861287047 Acres 10 (already in EVAD)
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: 28
Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or
the NC Forest Service?
Yes:.XXX 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:XXX No: If"No", please complete last page of form
Revised 1/28/2020
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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
year 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
XXX I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
SIGNATURE I
r DATE January 17, 2023
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: Date: January 17, 2023
Signature: Date: January 17, 2023
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Revised 1/28/2020
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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? 13 years for 913 Arthur Minnis; <1 year
for 901 Arthur Minnis
2. How long have you lived on your farm? We don't live on the farm.
3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 2 currently (913 Arthur Minnis); up to 7
as we gradually put the new land on 901 Arthur Minnis into cultivation
4. What are the major crops you plant each year?
PERENNIALS including blueberries, blackberries,asparagus,pawpaws,Asian persimmons,figs,plums,gouml
berries;ANNUAL FRUITSNEGETABLES including strawberries,kohlrabi, radishes,onions,turnips,tomatoes,
squash,lettuce,swiss chard,kale,mustard,arugula,beets,carrots,Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, peanuts,
eggplant,okra, peppers, beans, peas,cucumbers,edamame,Asian greens; SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? 0 acres (estimate)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 17 (901 and 913 Arthur
Minnis combined) acres
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. Not applicable 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.
XXX Already on Ag Preservation Board Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is
available.
— No, thank y - not a7th' time.
Signature:
For questions or more information, please contact:
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation
Soil and Water Conservation Division
RO. 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://Iibrary.municode.com/iiidex.aspx?clieilLld=L4983 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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PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s): /V1A�61)ftC `5 i aRE T A, `�,n
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Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 56 I Acres
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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:. V No: If"No", please complete last page of form
Is the landenrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes: V// 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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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. (All landowners or a
designated representative of the family may 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 Ion have you owned our farm? T�iTr I
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3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? acres (estimate)
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6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? d acres (estimate)
7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 43,� 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. V 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: //)J"&._",
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.rnunicode.com/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you.
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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:
Name: Matthew Crabtree
Address: 7418 NC HIGHWAY 86N
City: Cedar Grove State: _NC Zip Code: 27278
Phone Number (Day): _919-452-9656_ (Evening):
E-Mail: matthew.crabtree96Ca-).yahoo.com
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Location/Address(s):
Agriculture District /Township: Cedar Grove Agricultural District
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): _9859416199 Acres _43.99_
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: 43.99
Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or
the NC Forest Service?
Yes:. No: X If"No", please complete last page of form
Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office?
Yes:—X 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.
__X_l [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
I [WE] ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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Signature: DATE
Print name: Matthew Crabtree
OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION:
[We], the applicants] 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 a family ma sign t 's application.) r
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Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
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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? 5 months, 0 years
2. How long have you lived on your farm? N/A years
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? _41_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 –X—N/A
Volunteer opportunity:
The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers, who are
interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and
the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County.
If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please
indicate and signing below.
"Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available.
No, thank you- not a t ' 'me.
Signature: 1�
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.
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