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This is an application for Benjamin Grimes for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program <br /> Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program Page Number 3 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 your farm? years <br /> 2. How long have you lived on your farm? �_ years <br /> 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? acres (estimate) <br /> 4. Wh t are the major crops you plant each year? <br /> Riktoll..' Eel <br /> 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? U acres (estimate) <br /> 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 10•0/acres (estimate) <br /> 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 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 <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 /> Y <br /> Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. <br /> No, thank you- not at this time. <br /> Signature: �v" , <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 /> P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) <br /> Hillsborough, NC 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 folloNving link: <br /> http://librai�,.municode.com/index.aspx9clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you, <br /> Updated Dec. 2020 <br />