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29 <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying <br /> out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> The APB promotes, reviews and recommends new Voluntary Agricultural <br /> Districts and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts that help protect farmland <br /> (Comp Plan, Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 2). <br /> The Board oversaw the creation of a long-term plan for agricultural development <br /> and farmland protection, and is working to implement the provisions of that plan. <br /> (Goal 2, Goal 5). <br /> The APB stays abreast of emerging trends in agriculture, and advises the Board <br /> of Commissioners of new issues or concerns (Goal 5) <br /> The APB makes recommendations on goals and objectives for the triennial <br /> Lands Legacy Action Plan (Goal 8). <br /> If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory <br /> Board involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, <br /> please indicate your board's activities/accomplishments as they may relate <br /> to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, <br /> OUTBoard, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation <br /> Commission, Agricultural Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, <br /> Parks and Recreation Council) <br /> The APB provided input to Planning throughout the development of the newly- <br /> implemented Agricultural Support Enterprises program, to help promote <br /> agricultural economic development and agricultural entrepreneurialism (Goal 2, <br /> Objective AG-1). <br /> The APB promotes, reviews, and recommends Voluntary Agricultural Districts <br /> and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts (Goal 2 Objective AG-1, Goal 8 <br /> Objective AG-9). <br /> The APB promotes efforts to increase purchase and consumption of local foods <br /> (Goal 2, Objective AG-3; Goal 3, Objective AG-7). <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2017 <br /> as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is <br /> there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) associated <br /> with these proposed activities (please list). <br /> • Support continuation of the successful Farm-to-Table Event for 4t"-grade <br /> students held at Blackwood Farm Park. <br /> • Continue to promote and recommend Voluntary Agricultural Districts and <br /> Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts <br /> • Educate/inform new, established and prospective farmers about the recent <br /> 3 <br /> ss <br />