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3 <br /> <br />Teer Farm Inc. – Mike Teer: 343.09 acres for VAD (Cane Creek/Buckhorn and White <br />Cross Districts) Three parcels: corn, small grains, soybeans and sorghum. Farm located <br />on Teer Rd. Compton moved to approve; seconded by Thompson; motion carried. <br />Thomas Teer: 36.06 acres for VAD (Cane Creek/Buckhorn and White Cross Districts). <br />Two parcels: dairy cattle, corn, small grains, pasture and hayland. Farm located on <br />Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd. Compton moved to approve; seconded by Thompson; <br />motion carried. <br />Members suggested that the big map could show the acreage totals in large type so that you can <br />see that when viewing the map. Staff asked about the handouts for the VAD/EVADs: we did not <br />hand out the aerial photos for this group. The group felt it was helpful sometimes to have the <br />aerial views to review, as it shows at a glance what portions of the proposed farm are being used <br />for each purpose, if that is not too costly. <br />(b): Consideration of new applicant for Ag Board: There is a new applicant, Renee <br />Parker, for your consideration; her application was included in your packet. The BOCC <br />could consider a new applicant at their final meeting this spring, on June 16th. Members <br />were updated on membership activity: the BOCC formally appointed Vanhook and <br />Scherle, and appointed McAdams to serve as a district member for High Rock/Efland. <br />Terms for McPherson and Ashley Parker expire and the end of June. Both agreed to be <br />reappointed. Compton moved to recommend Renee Parker to the BOCC for an at-large <br />appointment at the June meeting; seconded by Woods; motion carried. Discussion <br />followed about prospective members for current vacancies. Names suggested included: <br />Allison Nichols Nutter at Mapleview, Richie or Beverly Roberts, and James Thompson. <br />7. Informational Items / Future Agenda Items <br /> <br />a. Update on AG Support Enterprises program for Rural Buffer: The BOCC <br />approved the final version of this as modified by Chapel Hill and Carrboro to <br />delete a few high-traffic or industrial type activities. Staff will work with Ranells <br />(who kindly volunteered) to develop a more user-friendly informational brochure <br />about this program for Planning to hand out to farmers seeking to apply for this <br />program. Staff will convene a work session to get this started. <br /> <br />b. Other upcoming events:: The Farm to Fork Picnic event will be held at Breeze <br />Farm on June 7th; this event has raised more money than the county provides so it <br />is a big fund raising event; tickets are $100 per person. There is an event that <br />same Friday night when Vivian Howard from the Chef and the Farmer will speak <br />along with Paul Greenberg, who will talk about sustainable fisheries. Cost is <br />$165. We will let you know the date for the upcoming Blackwood Farm Park <br />opening ceremony, pending a decision by the BOCC. <br /> <br />8. Adjournment: McAdams moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Parker; motion <br />carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 pm. <br />