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a ; <br /> 47 <br /> Agriculture Legislative Proposals <br /> Priority Goals as Determined by NCACC Board of Directors <br /> 1. Support conservation of working lands and farmland preservation — Support legislation to <br /> promote and preserve working farmlands by including these lands in the state tourism plan, by <br /> retaining the current authority for the present use value system,by maintaining funding for the <br /> Ag Development and Farmland Preservation Trust, and by authorizing counties to implement <br /> transfer of development rights. <br /> 2. Fund agricultural research and extension services—Support legislation to increase ag research <br /> and extension services and maintain existing research stations at current levels. <br /> 3. Support Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council Recommendations —Support legislation to <br /> implement the Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council's recommendations including a <br /> prohibition against municipal involuntary annexation or regulation of farm or forestry activities <br /> within a voluntary agricultural district or conservation district and support state funding to <br /> maintain and enhance the North Carolina Transition Network. <br /> Other Goal <br /> Maximize availability of adoptable animals —Seek legislation to increase adoption opportunities for <br /> county animal control facilities by clarifying ownership proof and increasing shelter director discretion_ <br />