Agenda - 11-10-2022 Work Session; 5 - Agricultural Preservation Board – Appointments Discussion

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9 Page 1 of 2 Michael Wagger Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Michael Wagger Name Called: Home Address: 3607 Quail Meadow Dr. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-270-5107 Email: michael_wagger@ncsu.edu Year of OC Residence: 1995 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I volunteer with the Interfaith Food Shuttle, Meals on Wheels of Orange Co.,Durham Porch, and the Levin Jewish Community Center. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Before retiring in 2017, 1 was Professor of Soil Science in the Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences at NCSU for 34 years. My activities at NCSU spanned research, teaching, and extension realms related to soil management in different agricultural production systems, with an emphasis on environmental considerations related to different soil management practices. During -the last third of my career at NCSU, I served as department head in what was then the Department of Soil Science. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Having lived in a more rural part Orange County for the past 27 years, I maintain a keen interest in agriculture and the environment. It s easy to see how development is altering the landscape and changing the face and nature of agriculture in the county, both in terms of scale and practices. The interest and growth in small farms with a focus on local markets and sustainable practices is also becoming part of the fabric in the county. I would hope that my background and perspectives in soil science can further inform the board as they seek to create sound approaches to preserving the diversity of agricultural enterprises in Orange Co. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I'm a soil scientist by training, so that background guides how I view different sources of information and perspectives, particularly as related to agricultural practices and preservation. During my tenure as department head, it was also my responsibility to distill input from faculty, staff, and students into objectives and goals that 1 st and foremost were of benefit to the department, but also the college and university.