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APB -Mission Sta temen t <br />To encourage the voluntary preservation and protection of farmland from non- <br />farm developmen4 recognizing the_ importance of agriculture to the economic <br />and cultural life of the county. <br />• Recommend revisions to Voluntary Farmland Preservation Ordinance to reflect <br />new State model ordinance, revisit acreage. limitation for Voluntary Agricultural <br />Districts to allow small /alternative operations to qualify, and re- examine the <br />nature of districts <br />• Prepare for February 2003 Agricultural Summit <br />• Review new Voluntary agricultural District Applications,. and encourage already - <br />approved but not enacted district owners to enter program. <br />• Conduct public outreach programs for Agricultural Districts and Lands Legacy. <br />• Support programs that preserve farmlands through agricultural profitability. <br />• Continue to support and provide feedback on the proposed Orange County 250 <br />Agricultural Heritage Festival. <br />Annual Tasks <br />Review and make recommendation& on the form of the Voluntary Farmland Preservation <br />Program Ordinance, and amendments thereto <br />Review and make recommendations concerning the establishment of Voluntary Agricultural <br />Districts <br />Assist in the production of the annual Agricultural Summit <br />Hold public hearings pursuant to the Voluntary Farmland Preservation Ordinance <br />Advise the Board of County Commissioners on projects, programs or issues affecting the <br />agricultural economy or activities within the County that will affect agricultural districts <br />Perform other related tasks or duties assigned by the Board of Commissioners <br />