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rALOrange County Agricultural Preservation Board 3 <br /> August 28, 2025 <br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> PO Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Re: Agricultural Preservation Board Appointment Recommendations <br /> Dear Chair Bedford: <br /> The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) has reviewed all of the current <br /> applications for potential membership. The APB asks the Board of Commissioners to consider <br /> the following appointment recommendations: <br /> Reappointments of two at-large members to new three-year terms. Both reached the end of <br /> their terms on June 30, 2025, with good attendance and participation, and wish to continue to <br /> serve: <br /> Mary Beth Miller to a first full term in position 9 <br /> Michael Wagger to a second full term in position 10 <br /> Move Jeff Sykes to the Cane Creek/Buckhorn district position (position 6). This position <br /> was vacated by Michael McPherson. Mr. Sykes owns a farm enrolled in the VAD program in the <br /> Cane Creek/Buckhorn district, so is qualified for this position. <br /> Appointment of new applicant Glenn Rose for the New Hope/Hillsborough district <br /> (position 4). This position was vacated by Jane Saiers. Mr. Rose owns a farm enrolled in the <br /> VAD program in the New Hope/Hillsborough district, so is qualified for this position. <br /> Appointment of new applicants to fill three vacant at-large positions: <br /> Vera Fabian to fill the vacant at-large position 12 <br /> Salem Neff to fill the vacant at-large position 13 <br /> Joseph Thompson to fill the vacant at-large position 14 <br /> Thank you on behalf of the APB. We are grateful to these individuals for being willing to share <br /> their experience and time so generously to assist with Orange County's agricultural preservation <br /> program. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> David Stancil <br /> Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board <br /> cc: Michael Hughes, Chair <br /> NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION <br /> Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks&Recreation <br /> PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Phone: (919) 245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351 <br />