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■ Extend state open space protection planning to complement federal parks, forests, historic sites, wildlife refuges, military bases, and other resources. Seek partnerships where appropriate to combine resources with the federal government. F. OTHER ,JURISDICTIONS Objective 2F.1: Coordinate protection efforts with tribal nations and tribes recognized by the state of North Carolina ■ Encourage development of plans to protect significant natural areas on tribal properties. ■ Offer planning support and funding incentives to develop protection strategies. ■ Seek the same protection standards upheld elsewhere in North Carolina. Objective 2F.2: Coordinate protection efforts with neighboring states. ■ Stress the interconnectivity of open space, and pursue joint planning efforts. ■ Promote joint efforts based on protection of water quality. 3. FORMS OF OPEN SPACE A. IMPROVE FARM PRESERVATION Objective 3A.1: Retain and improve existing programs that strengthen the ability of farmers.to sustain economically viable agricultural operations and to serve as prime- stewards of the land. (For example: present use - value, Farmland Preservation Trust, CREP, wetland restoration). Objective 3A.2: Adopt a statewide goal to minimize loss of prime, threatened, culturally or environmentally significant farmland after surveying the state's farmland. Objective 3A.3: Support N.C. based agricultural economies. ■ Encourage universities, colleges, prisons, and other state institutions to give first buying preference to NC food and fiber. ■ Develop the capability, either within the NC Dept. of Agriculture or in coordination with local governments, to provide small operators with financial planning assistance and brokerage of products to local institutions. Create regional value -added agricultural processing centers where producers can lease or purchase services or facilities. 9