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44 <br /> Please complete this section for general information about your farm. <br /> I 1. How long have you ovxnedand your farm? '| . yeare <br /> 2. How long have you lived on your farm? 11 4- years <br /> 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? acres (estimate) <br /> 4. What are the m jor crops you plant each year? <br /> G. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? / ci.L acres (estimate) <br /> 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 0 acres (estimate) <br /> 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be <br /> interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of <br /> Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over <br /> 100 years. v/ yes no <br /> Volunteer opportunity: <br /> The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) is made up of volunteers,who are <br /> interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and <br /> the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. <br /> If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Boend, please <br /> indicate and signing below. <br /> ` ` ) <br /> Yes, please 7- ��� � «�m4 <br /> ---' ' L <br /> No, thank you- not at this time. N^�z�L ��l°^�'~�� rT <br /> Signature: il■ tat <br /> For questions or more information, please contact: <br /> Gail M. Hughes <br /> Orange County Department of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation <br /> Soil and Water Conservation Division <br /> P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) <br /> HiUabonough, NC 27278 (Q1Q) 245'2753(Offioo) (919) 644-3351 (fax) <br /> For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: <br /> Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance,which <br /> can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: <br /> or staff can provide a copy for you. <br /> Updated July 2015 <br />