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APPENDIX C STAKEHOLDER REPORT <br /> Background <br /> The project team established a stakeholder outreach plan in advance of the CAP planning <br /> process. The purpose of this plan was to establish a baseline of actions taken by the <br /> County that were already underway, identify gaps and barriers for why some actions fell <br /> short, and to better understand what the communities' values and goals are in the near, <br /> mid and long term time horizon. <br /> Four workshops were conducted over the course of three months. The Agricultural <br /> Summitwas held in person and the remaining workshops were held on an online platform. <br /> This report highlights the feedback received. <br /> Workshops #1 - Farming Community & Climate Impact <br /> Date: February 20, 2023 .11:00-12:00pm EST <br /> Location: Orange County Agricultural Summit @ Cedar Grove Community Center <br /> Est.Attendance: 40 people <br /> KEY TAKEAWAYS(OPPORTUNITIES): <br /> • Regional knowledge and resourcesto support carbon sequestration are lacking.Consider <br /> engaging in discussions with the water and soil district' to explore the possibility of <br /> incorporating it into their education and outreach initiatives. <br /> • Breeze Farms serves as an incubator farm and a pilot for various sustainability <br /> features, such as agro voltaics, EVSE, and carbon sequestration. This presents a <br /> significant opportunity to integrate climate action into conversations and determine <br /> the optimal utilization of the land. <br /> •Currently, only two farmer/ranchers have small solar projects on their properties. <br /> Investigate Duke's restrictions and find solutions to facilitate bulk purchases. <br /> • Local support is available, with Garland Truffles' expressing interest in participating in <br /> the planning process. <br /> •There are numerous programs and funding opportunities through NIC Cooperative <br /> Extension. Explore possibilities for collaboration. The 2030 Comprehensive Plana is <br /> being updated by the Planning Department. <br /> •A representative from the Community Land Trust'attended the workshop and could <br /> serve as a valuable resource for education and outreach initiatives. <br /> https://www.ocsoiIny.org/agricultural-conservation.htm1 <br /> 2 https://garlandtruffles.com/ <br /> 3 chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nahb.org/-/media/NAHB/ <br /> advocacy/docs/top-priorities/housing-affordability/case-study-orange-county-nc.pdf <br /> 4 chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nahb.org/-/media/NAHB/ <br /> advocacy/docs/top-priorities/housing-affordability/case-study-orange-county-nc.pdf <br /> 1 ORANGE COUNTY, NC • APPENDICES <br />