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r 22 NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS-2011-2012-LEGISLATIVE GOALS ® Goal Accomplished Goal Partially Accomplished Goal Not Met Agriculture 1. OSupport conservation of worldng lands and farmland preservation - Support legislation to promote and preserve working farmlands by including these lands in the state tourism plan, by retaining the current authority for the present use value system, by maintaining funding for the Ag Development and Farmland Preservation Trust, and by authorizing counties to implement transfer of development rights. 2. OFund agricultural resource and extension services- Support legislation to increase ag research and extension services and maintain existing research stations at current levels. 3. OSupport Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council recommendations- Support legislation to implement the Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council's recommendations including a prohibition against municipal involuntary annexation or regulation of farm or forestry activities within a voluntary agricultural district or conservation district and support state funding to maintain and enhance the North Carolina Transition Network. 4. `"'JMaximize availability of adoptable animals - Seek legislation to increase adoption opportunities for county animal control facilities by clarifying ownership proof and increasing shelter director discretion.