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04 d. Have favorable growing season. (YES) <br />The growing season for Orange County is approximately 200 days. It begins in approximately the <br />second week of April and runs until about the last week in October. This response will be consistent <br />for all farms in Orange County. <br />e. Receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields for an average of 8 to 10 years. (YES) <br />Orange County receives approximately 42 -45 inches of rainfall annually. This response will be <br />consistent for all farms in Orange County. <br />X' <br />At least two - thirds of the land has been actively used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry operations as defined <br />in the NC General Statutes, Section 105 -277.2 (1,2, and 3) during each of the five previous years, measured <br />from the date on which the determination must be made as to whether the land in question qualifies. <br />Acres in cropland <br />Acres in forestland <br />Acres in homestead, <br />farmstead or other <br />related use <br />Total TRACT acres <br />Greater than two- thirds in designated uses. <br />Yes % <br />No % <br />Comments: <br />1. Farm must be managed, if highly erodible land exists on the farm, in accordance with the USDA Natural <br />Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) defined erosion - control practices as specified in the 1985 Food <br />Security Act as amended. <br />Plan on file in NRCS Office YES X NO <br />If NO, plan will be required before acceptance into the Voluntary Agricultural Districts Program. <br />Comments: <br />