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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? 13 years for 913 Arthur Minnis; <1 year <br /> for 901 Arthur Minnis <br /> 2. How long have you lived on your farm? We don't live on the farm. <br /> 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 2 currently (913 Arthur Minnis); up to 7 <br /> as we gradually put the new land on 901 Arthur Minnis into cultivation <br /> 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? <br /> PERENNIALS including blueberries, blackberries,asparagus,pawpaws,Asian persimmons,figs,plums,gouml <br /> berries;ANNUAL FRUITSNEGETABLES including strawberries,kohlrabi, radishes,onions,turnips,tomatoes, <br /> squash,lettuce,swiss chard,kale,mustard,arugula,beets,carrots,Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, peanuts, <br /> eggplant,okra, peppers, beans, peas,cucumbers,edamame,Asian greens; SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS <br /> 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? 0 acres (estimate) <br /> 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 17 (901 and 913 Arthur <br /> Minnis combined) acres <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. Not applicable yes 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 /> XXX Already on Ag Preservation Board Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is <br /> available. <br /> — No, thank y - not a7th' time. <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 /> RO. 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: Please refer to <br /> the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance,which can be found in Chapter <br /> 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: <br /> http://Iibrary.municode.com/iiidex.aspx?clieilLld=L4983 or staff can provide a copy for you. <br /> Revised 1/28/2020 <br />