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<br />D. Guiding Principles <br />The Work Group should use the following guiding principles in its discussion and <br />deliberations: <br />1. The intent of this process is to generate a "fresh" look at the concept of an <br />Agricultural Center and the needs and uses of same in the years to come, Previous <br />reports and efforts may be useful as background but should not keep the Work <br />Group from exploring new ideas and concepts for appropriate uses of an <br />Agricultural Center in the year 2Q05 and beyond. <br />2. Discussion of the potential uses of an Agricultural Center should include (but not be <br />limited to): demonstration and meeting space, a potential value-added processing <br />center (County or regional), office space for farm-related agencies, demonstration <br />farm plots and community farm fields, new and innovative agricultural concepts <br />such as Farm Land-Link opportunities and Community-Supported Agriculture <br />(CSA), and an Agricultural Heritage Museum, <br />3. The Work Group process should use broad public outreach efforts to engage all <br />citizens interested in this topic and ensure that all interests and stakeholders have <br />the opportunity to be heard, <br />4, The Work Group report should assess needs and potential uses of a Center, as <br />well as identify potential outside funding sources for such a building. <br />5. The Work Group report should focus on uses and needs for a Center, and need not <br />specify a specific location for a proposed center, <br />6, The Work Group should be aware of land use and environmental standards in <br />considering the potential of uses for the Center, <br />Agricultural Center Work Group Report Page 7 <br />