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7 <br /> Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff <br /> Update or develop a conservation pian for the farm. <br /> 1. How long have you owned and your farm? 20 years <br /> 2. How long have you lived on your farm? 20 years <br /> 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 6 acres (estimate) <br /> 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? <br /> Predominantly lavender.Also buebarries,Christmas trees,Pines for straw,cherries <br /> 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? 5 acres(estimate) <br /> 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 12 acres (estimate) <br /> 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years,would you be <br /> interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of <br /> Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over <br /> 100 years. yes x no <br /> Volunteer opportunity: <br /> The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board(APB)is made up of volunteers,who are <br /> interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and <br /> the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. <br /> If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please <br /> indicate and signing below. <br /> x Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. <br /> _ No,thank you- not at this time <br /> Signature:17 <br /> -141 <br /> For questions or more information, please contact: <br /> Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation <br /> Soil and Water Conservation Division <br /> P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919)245-2750(Office) (919)644-3351'(fax) <br /> For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: <br /> Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance,which <br /> can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: <br /> http://librar\,.mwiicode.com/index.asgs?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. <br /> Revised 1/28/2020 <br />