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2 <br /> <br />a fully completed signature page. McAdams moved to approve the farm for VAD, with <br />the condition that the application is fully signed, seconded by Ranells; motion carried. <br /> Lacy J. and Katherine C. Ward: VAD: 34.7 acres in the Caldwell District: Two parcels on <br />Walnut Grove Church Road. Farm includes pasture and hay. Ranells moved to approve <br />the farm for VAD, seconded by Woods; motion carried. <br /> <br />Together these farms will total an additional 224.43 acres to be added to the program , <br />giving a total of 10,932 acres. Hughes will present all the farms approved this spring to the <br />BOCC on June 7. We were able to install 18 new signs last month and more are on order. <br /> <br />6. Items for Discussion: <br />a) Report back from annual VAD Conference in Winston-Salem: Sandbeck reported on <br />this event held on March 17. Topics included: public hearings for road projects that <br />impact VADs; coordination with DOT on creating VADs in designated development <br />corridors; solar leases; mineral rights; industrial hemp; horse boarding income and the <br />ADFPT fund programs. There was discussion about how land ownership changes get <br />flagged for VAD/EVAD and making sure VAD staffers are notified of such changes. <br />Woods noted that in Person Co. they can flag properties in PUV which helps. Shambley <br />noted that DOT was preparing to modify the curve on Efland-Cedar Grove Road at her <br />farm. Staff will promote this event next year so that some members can attend. <br />b) Update/report back on Food Council: Ortosky provided an overview of the current <br />status of the Food Council. Dawson added that there are 10 at-large seats and 5 <br />government representatives. One seat is designated for this board, which tends to make <br />that person the only farmer on the Council. He feels that the Ag Board representative <br />has a role to keep the group grounded and aware of the farmer’s perspective. Ortosky <br />suggested that we could consider holding a joint meeting to bring the groups together. <br />The Council is open to forming working groups to cover special topics. <br />c) Viewing of video produced for Ag Summit: Members commended Ortosky and the <br />video production team for the fine work on this video. <br />d) Membership update: Hughes approached Mr. Nels Anderson about serving; he has a <br />farm in the VAD program and is working with Rich Shaw on a permanent easement; <br />their farmhous is on the National Register. He is willing to serve to represent the Schley- <br />Eno District position, our one vacant position. Ranells moved to recommend Mr. <br />Anderson to fill the Schley-Eno District position, seconded by McAdams; motion carried. <br /> <br />7. Informational Items/Future Agenda Items: <br />a) Upcoming Events: Ranells reported on the upcoming Farm to Fork weekend on June 3-5, <br />along with the NC A&T Small Farms Field Day on June 30th. <br />b) Brooks Farm Polo/Charity Event: this will be held on Saturday June 4th. <br /> <br />8. Adjournment: Parker moved to adjourn; seconded by Ranells. Meeting adjourned at 8:41.