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9 <br /> • <br /> Page 2 <br /> d . Have favorable growing season . (YES) <br /> The growing season for Orange County is approximately <br /> 200 days . It begins in approximately the second week <br /> of April and runs until about the last week in <br /> October. This response will be consistent for all • <br /> farms in Orange County . <br /> e . Receive the available moisture needed to produce high <br /> yields for an average of 8 to 10 years . <br /> Orange County receives approximately 42 - 45 inches <br /> rainfall annually . This response will be consistent <br /> for all farms in Orange County . <br /> • <br /> 0 R <br /> At least two-thirds of the land has been actively used in <br /> agriculture , horticultural or forestry operations as defined <br /> in the NC General Statutes , Section 105-277 .2 (1 ,2 , and 3) <br /> during each of the five previous years , measured from the <br /> date on which the determination must be made as to whether <br /> the land in question qualifies . . <br /> Acres in cropland 27.5 <br /> Acres in forestland 146.7 <br /> Acres in homestead , <br /> farmstead or other <br /> related use _Apprpxj,_2.5 <br /> Total TRACT Acres 176.7 <br /> Greater than two-thirds in designated uses . <br /> Yes x % 100 <br /> No <br /> Comments : <br />