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3 <br /> <br />Ortosky mentioned that the “orangecountyfarms” site might be a good place. It includes <br />most of the farms in the county. There are also listserves on the county web site. The <br />chart on the back is complicated with many abbreviations. If web based, it could link to <br />the definitions/correct parts of UDO. Can the Ag Econ Dev. Person be the first point of <br />contact for farm planning issues? Then that person could be a farm advocate, to help <br />walk them through. Planning staff are very helpful once you sit down to present yo ur <br />project. Examples would help, like: “I want to start a new bed and breakfast—what do I <br />do.” Members should share thoughts or ideas with staff. Ranells offered to help. <br />b) Review of “What is a Farm” brochure: Staff referred members to the new brochure put <br />out by planning. The mountains shown in the photo are not in Orange County. It was <br />generated to help clarify the current issues surrounding bona fide farms. All agreed this <br />was useful. Distribute at strategic places, and the Ag Summit. <br />c) Rescheduling breakfast meeting for prospective VAD/EVAD property owners: Hughes <br />discussed her idea of rescheduling this event to the fall. She will have funds for this in <br />the new budget. She is seeking volunteers to help. Compton moved to direct staff to <br />proceed to plan for this event for the fall, seconded by McAdams. Motion passed. <br />Woods encouraged members to step up to help. <br />d) Volunteer to represent the APB on the new Food Council: Ortosky started by asking <br />reporting back on the Ag Summit and asking for feedback. The new video was a highlight <br />for many. He then reviewed the history of the Food Council, which will have 15 <br />members, some elected but most representing different sides of the food issue. The <br />group wants to have a member from the Ag Board. Members agreed that the APB <br />should be represented. Saiers offered to serve if nobody else could spare the time now. <br /> <br />8. Informational Items/Future Agenda Items: None <br />a) Upcoming VAD workshops: Sandbeck reminded members that there will be a VAD <br />workshop in Winston-Salem on Mar. 17. He will attend and report back next time. <br />b) Ag Summit report: Ortosky provided a report during the Food Council discussion. <br />c) Summary of Comments from BOCC Annual Report and Work Plan: Chair McPherson and <br />Sandbeck reported on the meeting. The BOCC responded favorably to the VAD/EVAD <br />program and appreciate the work of the members. <br />d) Livestock Show: Compton noted that the 71st show is coming up April 13-14. There are 5 <br />living members who showed at the first show: Bob Strayhorn, Ted Martin, Richard <br />Roberts, Doug Crabtree, and Bill Dorset. Everyone should plan to attend. <br />e) Screening of movie “Last Barn Dance”: Ortosky reported on this really well done 30 <br />minute film. He may have a link to this that he could share. It showed on UNC TV a <br />couple of months ago. <br /> <br />9. Adjournment: Compton moved to adjourn; seconded by Ranells. Meeting adjourned at 9:12.