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i ARTICLE VI CREATION OF VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS 1. Implementation In order to implement the purposes stated in Article III, this program provides for the creation of voluntary agricultural districts which meet the following standards: (1) The district, when initially established, shall contain the minimum amount of land required for taxation based on farm use evaluation: ... 5 acres for horticulture use ... 10 acres for ag use ... 20 acres for foresty use when considering acreage, leased and /or rented land for the purpose of agriculture will be taken into account. (2) The landowner(s) requesting inclusion in the district shall execute an agreement with the county to sustain agriculture in the district in accordance with Article VII (5) of this program. Said agreement shall be in a form which is reviewed and approved by the Advisory Board. Pur 'ose The purpose of this section is to help meet the needs of agriculture as an industry and prevent conflicts between voluntary agricultural district participants and non -farm landowners in proximity to districts. Procedure for Notification The Advisory Board, in cooperation with the county, shall provide notification -to property owners, residents, and other interested persons within one mile and adjacent to any designated agricultural district. The purpose of such notification is to inform current and potential residents and property owners in and adjacent to an agricultural district, that farming and agricultural activities may take place in this district any time during the day or night. These activities may include, but are not limited to the following: pesticide spraying, - manure spreading, machinery, truck, tractor operations, livestock operations, sawing, and similar activities. (1) Types of Notification (a) Signs identifying approved agricultural districts shall be placed along the rights -of -way of major roads.