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17 <br /> Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff <br /> Update or develop a conservation plan for the farm. <br /> 1. How long have you owned your farm? —17_years <br /> 2. How long have you lived on your farm? J17_years <br /> . Haw many acres on your farm are under cultivation? _10, acres (estimate) <br /> 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? <br /> Tomatoesgreens, rottoes carrots beets turnips), squash, peppers, cucumbers <br /> melons, lettuces, cabbage, broccoli <br /> 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? _10_acres (estimate) <br /> 7. How many acres on your farrn are used for wood I a n d/f o re s t ry? -25-acres (est imete) <br /> B. 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 NG [dept_ of <br /> Agriculture recognition program for family famous that have continued to farm for over <br /> 100 years. yes na <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: prGtection, 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 /> Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. <br /> No, thank you- not at t. ime. <br /> Signature: - <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_0. Box 8181 (806 'Revere Road) <br /> Hillsbarough, NC 27278 (919)245-27: 3 (Office) (919)W-3351 (fax) <br /> For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: <br /> Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservautiorn Program Ordinance, which <br /> can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Or&nances, at the following link: <br /> hitps-'!]ihrar)-,iTiaFiieodc.coi11'lndex,asl)x'?clientjdl 14983 or staff ran provide a cony for you. <br /> Updated Dec, 2020 <br />