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3 website. The partnerships make this a success. The goal of the 10% Campaign is to encourage consumers to commit 10% of their existing food dollars to support local food producers, related businesses and communities: Promotes NC farmers, foods, communities, and businesses Educates consumers, decision-makers and the media Collaborates with the many influential organizations already in the field and those just bloom North Carolinians spend $35 billion a year on food. If individuals spend 10 percent locally, about $3.5 billion would be available for the local economy. Cooperative Extension is the keystone partner in every community to make this work. Mike Lanier said that Orange County has been pursuing alternatives to the niche that tobacco used to have. He said that marketing and selling of local foods to local consumers is growing. In Orange County, it increased from $28,000 in 1997 to over $600,000 in 2007. He said that local marketers who sell to local consumers have a larger profit margin. There has been discussion about making a policy about restaurants purchasing locally. This campaign is a good way to start this. Chair Pelissier said that the Board could discuss how to participate in the future. She said that she would like to participate. Teisha Wymore said that 293 people in Orange County are part of the campaign. Commissioner Jacobs said that Triangle J Council of Government adopted a resolution endorsing the campaign. He suggested asking staff to look at some of the other resolutions and bringing something back. This will be referred to the agenda review process. C. Resolution Acknowledging February 28, 2012 as Spay Neuter Day USA in Orange County, and Community Spay and Neuter Proaram Presentation The Board considered designating February 28, 2012 as "Spay Neuter Day USA" in Orange County and received an update on the County's Community Spay and Neuter Program. Animal Services Director Bob Marotto introduced this item along with Dr. Kris Bergstrand, Chair of the Animal Services Advisory Board and Sarah Fallin, Program Coordinator from Animal Services. He made a PowerPoint presentation. Animal Services Spay Neuter Program Making sense &saving cents in Orange County! What It Is & How It Works Targeted Spay/Neuter. Identifying a segment of the community with a critical need for spay/neuter services (working with Department of Social Services and AnimalKind) Offering low-cost spay/neuter options to those identified populations that would otherwise not spay and neuter their pets There has been a reduction in the numbers of kittens and puppies brought to the shelter after instituting this program Benefits &Observations Animal Service Operations Controls costs Makes staffing numbers work Bringing People Together Partnerships Common ground Community Effort!