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I <br />d. Have favorable growing season. YES* <br />The growing season for Orange County is approximately 200 days. It begins in approximately the <br />second week of April and runs until about the last week in October. This response will be consistent <br />for all farms in Orange County. <br />e. Receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields for an average of 8 to 10 years. YES* <br />*Orange County receives approximately 42 -45 inches of rainfall annually. This response will be <br />consistent for all farms in Orange County. <br />X' <br />• At least two - thirds of the land has been actively used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry operations as <br />defined in the NC General Statutes, Section 105 -277.2 (1,2, and 3) during each of the five previous <br />years, measured from the date on which the determination must be made as to whether the land in <br />question qualifies. <br />Acres in cropland _17.28 <br />Acres in forestland 1.39 <br />Acres in homestead, farmstead or other <br />farm related use <br />Total TRACT acres 18.67 <br />Greater than two - thirds in designated uses. <br />Yes XX % 100% <br />No % <br />Comments: <br />2. Farm must be managed, if highly erodible land exists on the farm, in accordance with the USDA Natural <br />Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) defined erosion - control practices as specified in the 1985 Food <br />Security Act as amended. <br />Plan on file in NRCS Office YES XX NO <br />If NO, plan will be required before acceptance into the Voluntary Agricultural Districts Program. <br />Staff Comments: <br />Entire tract is currently in cropland or woodland. All farmland is considered prime farmland soils. <br />The farm has a conservation plan and actively implements the plan according to NRCS standards and <br />specifications. <br />Application for VAD /EVAD acceptance: XX Qualifies <br />Does Not Qualify <br />Certified by: Gail M. Hughes, Soil Conservationist /Orange SWCD Date _10/22/12 <br />