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• <br /> 8 <br /> Page 2 <br /> d . Have favorable growing season . (YES) <br /> The growing season for Orange Counter is approximately <br /> 200 days . It begins in approximately the second week <br /> of April and runs until about the last week in <br /> • <br /> October. This response will be consistent for all <br /> farms in Orange County . <br /> e . Receive the available -moisture needed to produce high <br /> yields for an average .of 8 to 10 years . <br /> Orange County receives approximately 42 — 45 inches <br /> rainfall annually. This response will be consistent <br /> for all farms in Orange County . <br /> • <br /> 0 R <br /> At least two—thirds of the- land has been actively used in <br /> agriculture , horticultural or forestry operations as defined <br /> in the NC General Statutes, Section 105-277.2 (1 ,2, and 3) <br /> during each of the five previous years, measured from the <br /> date on which the determination must be made as to whether <br /> the land in question qualifies . <br /> Acres in cropland 45 <br /> Acres in forestland 1101 <br /> Acres in homestead , <br /> farmstead or other <br /> related use 4 <br /> Total TRACT Acres 150 <br /> Greater than two—thirds in designated uses . . <br /> Yes x <br /> No <br /> • <br /> Comments : <br />