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RES-2012-076 Resolution Detailing Orange County's Recommendations Regarding Goals for Inclusion of 2013-2014 Legislative Goals Package
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46 <br /> NCACC Agriculture Policy Statement <br /> introduction <br /> North Carolina's diverse agricultural community is helping meet the challenge of furnishing consumers <br /> around the world with food, aquaculture, agricultural, horticultural and forestry products. As North <br /> Carolina's top industry, agriculture and agribusiness account for nearly 25% of North Carolina's Gross <br /> State Product and total employment. The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners <br /> recognizes the importance of agriculture within North Carolina's diverse economic base. <br /> The constitutional purpose of the Association is "to provide the legislature and the public with <br /> information necessary for the passage of sound legislation beneficial to the administration of county <br /> affairs and to oppose legislation injurious thereto." Therefore the Association will not utilize its <br /> resources advocating solely on behalf of agricultural interests, but instead will advocate for or against <br /> legislative and regulatory policies that address agricultural concerns,while simultaneously benefiting the <br /> administration of all counties'affairs. <br /> Relationship of Agriculture and Environmental Policy <br /> Agricultural issues related to the environment transcend governmental boundaries and therefore <br /> require close coordination of policy and action by federal, state and local governments.-Powers <br /> delegated to the counties for the protection of the public health are important tools for carrying out <br /> measures to protect the land and water resources vital for current and future agricultural endeavors. <br /> The Association will support and encourage policies that call for the efficient and safe use of natural <br /> resources, helping North Carolina's counties remain safe and healthy places in which to fire and work <br /> Agriculture and Tax Policy <br /> Historically, public policy concerns controlled the method of taxation of agricultural property, as with <br /> the taxation of other land uses.Accordingly,the Association will continue to study the impact of various <br /> - financing mechanisms for the assurances of efficiency, equity, and diversification. Whenever possible, <br /> the Association will advocate for tax policies advantageous to both agricultural interests and the <br /> maintenance of a broad and equitable county tax base. <br /> Agriculture—County Land Use and Local System Initiatives <br /> As North Carolina's urban centers expand into agriculturally oriented land-areas,public policy questions <br /> emerge as to the regulation of development patterns.The Association believes strongly in flexibility of <br /> form and function,and therefore supports local control over land-use decision-making, and its impact <br /> on the agricultural community. Furthermore, the Association supports state policies providing local <br /> options and tools as to the preservation of farmland if they,in fact serve the best interest of all counties. <br /> Finally, the Association will support research, education and outreach with various public and private <br /> partnerships resulting in agricultural development opportunities, sustainable initiatives producing low- <br /> cost food and energy that will in turn create healthy local economies. <br /> Costs of Animal Care <br /> The General Assembly should consider the potential financial impacts of proposed legislation that <br /> increases responsibilities for county animal control operations and/or facilities. Any legislation should <br /> include funding for counties to carry out legislative intent. <br />
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