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Page 2 <br /> <br />managed woodland. Compton moved to approve the Hughes/Sakiewicz farm, <br />seconded by Woods; motion carried. <br /> <br />6. Items for Discussion: <br />a) Update on VAD/EVAD farm acreage: Hughes presented the APB with a list/summary of <br />all of the farms in the VAD/EVAD program. Hughes indicated that she had been working <br />on past list, and checking older farm enrollment records, to be sure all acres are <br />accounted for to have more accurate numbers. <br />b) VAD/EVAD Landowners breakfast: Hughes updated the APB that it had been discussed <br />by staff to keep the breakfast and the Ag. Summit as separate events. Hughes <br />mentioned some possible funding groups, and will follow up with those, plus check on <br />locations, prices, and more details for the November meeting. The APB agreed middle <br />to late January would be a better time. <br />c) Membership: Chair McPherson and Hughes noted there is a vacancy in the Schley/Eno <br />District. Hughes indicated she had a few potential farmers she in that District. <br /> <br />7. Informational Items/Future Agenda Items: <br />a) Update on Avian Flu Situation: Hughes gave the group a handout with an overview of <br />the Avian Flu preparedness and the information that is being distributed to landowners <br />with poultry flocks. Several of the members of the APB are poultry owners . They <br />reported what they have been doing on their farms in the way of Biosecurity and animal <br />safety to avoid and prevent the possibility of exposure to the virus if it reaches North <br />Carolina/Orange Co. Ranells asked Hughes to make flyers/posters to be posted at local <br />feed/community stores; to be sure individuals know where to find information and how <br />to take precautions recommended by the NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services <br />and the NC State Veterinarian. Members were in agreement to have poster located at <br />stores that sell farm products. Hughes will work on these and distribute. <br /> <br />b) Annual Report: Hughes shared copies of the 2014 report with group. Chair McPherson <br />asked that everyone review and be prepared to give staff feedback at the Nov. meeting. <br /> <br />c) Interview process for new Extension Agent: Compton asked if staff and/or Chair had <br />heard any response from the NC Cooperative Extension office (Carl Matyac) about APB <br />involvement in the interview process for the new agent to be hired for crops and <br />livestock. Both Hughes and Chair McPherson indicated that they had not heard of any <br />response. APB members asked for staff to follow up with Dave Stancil to see if there <br />had been a response. Hughes will give Stancil this request. <br /> <br />8. Time for Information Sharing: no addition information was shared at this time. <br /> <br />9. Adjournment: Ranells moved to adjourn; seconded by McAdams. Meeting adjourned at 8:45.