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7 <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 and your farm? years f y\rAr�,K 9-4' J-011 <br /> 2. How long have you lived on your farm? years Ak ,,p. "f C � <br /> 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? Q acres (estimate) <br /> 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? <br /> 0. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? t acres (estimate) <br /> 7. How many acres on your farm are used for wood landlforestry? —0—acres (estimate) <br /> 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over MO 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. yes no N A <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 /> _Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. <br /> No, thank you- not at this time. <br /> Signature: 1� <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, INC 27278 (919)245-2750(Office) (919)644-3351 (fax) <br /> For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: <br /> Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which <br /> can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: <br /> littp:81.ihrary.municode.com/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. <br /> Revised 1/28/2020 <br />