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<br />challenges identified in this model are examples of what a survey would likely reveal, and specifics should
<br />be inserted where appropriate,
<br />16 These are concerns that have surfaced in surveys conducted in counties in other states, Because they
<br />tend to be uniform across county and state lines, these are suggested, though more may certainly surface
<br />specific to North Carolina or even the specific county,
<br />17 Census of Agriculture, North Carolina Table II, "Tenure and Characteristics of Operator and Type of
<br />Organization: 1997 and 1992," p, 334,
<br />18 Ibid, pp, 334-346
<br />19 Adapted from "Keep It Growing: An Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan for Rensselaer County
<br />(New York)", p, 28,
<br />20 9 I 06-738(b)
<br />21 NCGS 9 I 06-739 outlines the authority the county may confer on it. The Board may have the authority
<br />to:
<br />I, Review and make recommendations concerning the establishment and modification of agricultural
<br />districts;
<br />2, Review and make recommendations concerning any ordinance or amendment adopted or proposed
<br />for adoption under this Article;
<br />3, Hold public hearings on public projects likely to have an impact on agricultural operations,
<br />particularly if such projects involve condemnation of all or part of any qualifying farmland;
<br />4, Advise the board of county commissioners on projects, programs, or issues affecting the
<br />agricultural economy or way of life within the county;
<br />5, Perform other related tasks or duties assigned by the board of county commissioners,
<br />As noted in Al1iclc If. the statute specificallv states that formulation ofa countvwidehmnland protection
<br />plan "mav be formulated with the assistance of an agricultural advisory board desil!llated pursuant to CiS
<br />1 06-739," ~ I 06-744( f).
<br />22 Rensselaer County, NY, p, 29
<br />23 NCGS 9 106-744, Statutory authority for municipalities is outlined in 9 106A 40 I through 407, North
<br />Carolina's conservation easement statute can be found at 9121-34 through 42,
<br />24 NCGS 9106-744(c),
<br />25 NCGS 9 113-145,1 et seq, More information on the fund is available at www.cwmtf.net.
<br />26 Other program summaries that assist farmers in controlling non-point source runoff are available at
<br />www.enr.state.llc.us/DSW C
<br />27 NCGS 9113-77,7
<br />28 Consult NCGS 99 105-130.34 and 105-151.12 for the specific requirements of the CTC Program, For
<br />more information see www.enr.state.nc.us/conservationtaxcredit.
<br />29 For more program information and legislative authority, see www,nrcs,uscla,gov/programs/farmbill/"lO(P,
<br />30 CREP is listed here under federal programs, although it is partially funded by Clean Water Management
<br />Funds and administered by North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation,
<br />31 NCGS 9 I 06-700 et seq,
<br />32 NCGS 97A-38.3,
<br />33 NCGS 9 I 05-277.2,
<br />34 The opportunities listed here and addressed with action items in Article VI are borrowed liberally from
<br />Rensselaer County's plan,
<br />35 These action steps should directly address the challenges outlined in Article IV,
<br />36 Orange County, North Carolina has created such a site, found at (www,orangecountvfarms,org),
<br />37 See Steuben County, NY, farmland protection plan,
<br />38 This sensible item is included in Suffolk County, NY's Agricultural Protection Plan which can be viewed
<br />at http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us.
<br />39 Ibid,
<br />40 NCGS 97 A-38.3,
<br />41 The United States Internal Revenue Code also has certain legal requirements for the easement to qualify
<br />for income tax benefits, See Internal Revenue Code 9170(h),
<br />42 NCGS 9 I 06-744, Statutory authority for municipalities is outlined in 9 106A 40 I through 407, North
<br />Carolina's conservation easement statute can be found at 9121-34 through 42,
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