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8 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Craig Meisner <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Dr. Craig Meisner <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 904 Emory Dr. <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27517 <br /> Phone: 252-263-9551 <br /> Email: craigameisner@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2000 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> I bought a home in Chapel Hill 20 years ago, but mostly lived and worked abroad as an <br /> ag researcher. I am active with Binkley Baptist church and as such work with IFC, BLM <br /> vigils, among others <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Agricultural Preservation Board <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I have MS in Agriculture from NCSU, PhD from University of Georgia. I have worked with 7 of <br /> the 13 Consultative Group of International Agriculture Research Institutes, dealing with various <br /> crop commodities: wheat maize rice lentils tropical ag economics. Also work with FAO. I strive to <br /> serve my NC community as I have done abroad for 39 years. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I return to NC and would love to serve this community of growers. I am retired and have time to <br /> serve . <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I have an international perspective on ag, ag commodities. Not many have international <br /> experiences as I do. But not many yearn to learn more about NC and its current ag practices. <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br />