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Farm Plan Action Step 2a): <br />Work with the Economic Development Commission and agricultural agency boards to <br />develop a profile of the types of agricultural ventures that will enhance Orange County. <br />Farm Plan Action Step 3a): <br />Expand existing programs that teach farming, such as the PLANT incubator at the Breeze <br />Farm. <br />Farm Plan Action Step 3c): <br />Begin a dialogue with successful farmers regarding a future apprentice program. <br />Farm Plan Action Step 5a): <br />Ask local governments to start buying locally grown and produced products for government <br />functions where food is provided. <br />What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcoming <br />year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' attention? <br />• The Agricultural Preservation Board should focus on saving operating farms not just <br />farmland. <br />• The APB should continue to work with the Animal Services Advisory Board to ensure <br />that the Animal Control Ordinance is farmer friendly. <br />• As we work to encourage new farmers (including new to farming and new the area) the <br />APB may wish to develop a "Farmer Welcome Kit," similar to something a visitors <br />bureau would send out to people moving to the area. <br />• The APB should learn more about the new present use valuation taxation program for <br />wildlife conservation to determine if it can help local farmers and, if so, help educate <br />farmers about the new program. <br />• The APB should continue to research and inform local farmers of green business <br />opportunities. <br />APB Reporting Form 2010 <br />-4- <br />