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Guidinq Principles <br />The Work Group should use the following guiding principles in its discussion and <br />deliberations: <br />1. The intent of this process is to generate a "fresh" look at the concept of an <br />Agricultural Center and the needs and uses of same in the years to come. <br />Previous reports and efforts may be useful as background but should not keep <br />the Work Group from exploring new ideas and concepts for appropriate uses of <br />an Agricultural Center in the year 2005 and beyond. <br />2. Discussion of the potential uses of an Agricultural Center should include (but not <br />be limited to): demonstration and meeting space, a potential value -added <br />processing center (County or regional), office space for farm - related agencies, <br />demonstration farm plots and community farm fields, new and innovative <br />agricultural concepts such as Farm Land -Link opportunities and Community - <br />Supported Agriculture (CSA), and an Agricultural Heritage Museum. <br />3. The Work Group process should use broad public outreach efforts to engage all <br />citizens interested in this topic and ensure that all interests and stakeholders <br />have the opportunity to be heard <br />4. The Work Group report should assess needs and potential uses of a Center, as <br />well as identify potential outside funding sources for such a building. <br />5. The Work Group report should focus on uses and needs for a Center, and need <br />not specify a specific location for a proposed center. <br />6. The Work Group should be aware of land use and environmental standards in <br />considering the potential of uses for the Center. <br />7 <br />