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10 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Glenn Rose <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. Glenn Rose <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 421 C D Farms Rd. <br /> Hillsborough NC 27278 <br /> Phone: 919-537-2251 <br /> Email: gwestonrose@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2021 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: County <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Board member TABLE NC, Farm operator and vendor at Carrboro Farmers Market <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 operate a diversified market garden, Rose Produce, in Hillsborough, where I grow vegetables, <br /> herbs, and fruit using sustainable practices. My work has been supported by multiple <br /> conservation and infrastructure grants, and I've collaborated with the NRCS to implement a <br /> conservation plan on my 20-acre property. Beyond farming, I have a background in finance and <br /> data systems, having served as Director of Finance and led ERP and IT projects. This dual <br /> experience gives me insight into both land stewardship and the economic realities farmers face, <br /> particularly when it comes to long-term land use planning, farm viability, and navigating <br /> preservation incentives. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I'm committed to ensuring that small farms like mine can thrive and remain viable in Orange <br /> County. As development pressure grows, it's critical to have working farmers at the table to <br /> advocate for policies and programs that support active land use, succession planning, and <br /> regional food systems. Serving on this board would allow me to contribute practical, on-the- <br /> ground knowledge about today's farming challenges while helping shape programs like the <br /> Voluntary Agricultural Districts to be accessible and beneficial to a broad range of farm <br /> operations. I also see this as a way to give back to the community that has supported my farm <br /> and to help safeguard agricultural land for the next generation. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> As a first-generation farmer and small business owner working on a mid-scale regenerative <br /> operation, I represent the growing number of producers who are transitioning into agriculture <br /> from other professions. My perspective blends lived farm experience with a strong <br />