Agricultural easement and Warranty Deed - Fickle Creek Farm

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I��l �'��;�nE' ^IlYllgll lll� RB6400 51 10122 13. Dumping and 'Trash Dumping or storage of soil, trash, refuse, debris, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned vehicles or parts, appliances, machinery, or hazardous, substances, or toxic or hazardous waste, or any placement of underground or above ground storage tanks or other materials is prohibited. Provided, however, that the storage of agricultural products, byproducts (including the composting of biodegradable material for on-farm use) and agricultural equipment used on the Property is allowable, so long as such storage is done outside the stream buffers as described in Paragraph 4 and identified on ExhibitA, and in accordance with all applicable government laws and regulations and in such a manner so as to not impair the Conservation Values of the Property. 14. Water Rights Grantor shall retain and reserve the right, consistent with federal, State and local laws and regulations,, to use any appurtenant water rights sufficient to maintain the agricultural productivity of the Property. Grantor shall not transfer, encumber, lease, sell or otherwise separate such water rights from title to the Property itself. 15. Natural Resource Restoration and Enhanceinew Activities Notwithstanding any terms contained within this Conservation Easement, Grantor may engage or contract others, to engage in any activity designed to repair, restore, or otherwise enhance the natural resources found or once present on the Property, that are consistent with the Conservation Values of this Conservation Easement and subject to the written approval of the Grantee and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, 16, Signs No new signs shall be permitted on the Property except interpretive signs describing activities, and Conservation Values of the Property, signs identifying the owner of the Property and the holder of the Conservation Easement, and signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations, for the use of the Property. All signs permitted on the Property shall conform to applicable Orange County zoning, subdivision and building code regulations. 17 Ongoing Responsibifilies ref Grantor and Grantee Other than as specified herein, this Conservation Easement is not intended to impose any legal or other responsibility, our the Grantee, or in any way to affect any existing obligation of the Grantor as owner of the Property. Among other things, this shall apply to: (a) Taxes The Grantor shall continue to be solely responsible for payment of all taxes and assessments levied against the Property. If the Grantee is ever required to pay any taxes or assessments on its interest in the Property, the Grantor will reimburse the Grantee for the same. Page 10 of 18