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47 <br /> Support local . • . business <br /> through land use policies and programs. <br /> Orange County will implement measures to support agriculture/farming <br /> as a viable career in our local economy. <br /> The purpose of this policy is to promote and support local agricultural businesses by <br /> implementing land use policies and programs that encourage sustainable farming, <br /> protect agricultural lands,and enhance economic opportunities for local farmers and <br /> food producers. Objectives of this policy include: <br /> • Continue coordination among Planning, DEAPR,and the Cooperative Extension <br /> to ensure farming remains a valued contributor to the local economy, including <br /> programs such as Lands Legacy. <br /> • Promote local agribusiness and agritourism in appropriate locations (such as Rural <br /> Activity Nodes)to support the overall vision and intent of the Conservation and <br /> Growth Framework.Address the broad allowances afforded to these uses per <br /> NC General State Statute 160D-903 and the potential negative impacts on rural <br /> communities from an overabundance of these uses by regulating them through <br /> the subdivision process. <br /> • Support mentorship of farmers and curriculum in local schools to ensure <br /> continuity of agriculture uses. <br /> • Discourage non-residential and higher-density residential land uses away from <br /> farms when reviewing rezoning requests in areas adjacent to farms. <br /> 44 PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT <br />