Voluntary Agricultural District Info Session Fall 2020

McDowell County Center60 E Court StMarion, NC 28752OPEN MON-FRI: 8:30A-5P(828) 652-8104https://mcdowell.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.

N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County

We will discuss the benefits of enrolling in the Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program, the benefits of the Present Use Value Program.

McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about the qualifications for this program and the benefits of enrolling your land in the Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program by attending an online information session on October 21, 2020, from 11am to 12pm We will be hosting the training live on zoom.We will discuss the benefits of enrolling in the Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program, the benefits of the Present Use Value Program and the resources available to help get your farm enrolled. We will also discuss the Agriculture Advisory Council and its role in the Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program.Who: McDowell County Land Owners who own at least one tract that meets the following minimum acreage requirements:Agriculture—10 acres in actual production (actively engaged in the commercial production or growing of crops, plants, or animals).Horticulture—5 acres in actual production (actively engaged in the commercial production or growing of fruits and vegetables or nursery and floral products).Forestry—20 acres in actual production (actively engaged in the commercial growing of trees).What: Learn about the benefits of enrolling your land in the Voluntary Agricultural District Program, and ask questions about getting enrolled in the program.When: Thursday , October 21, 2020, from 11am to 12pmWhere: OnlineWhy: To protect and preserve land in McDowell County for Agriculture use for generations to come.For more information please contact Matt Burneisen, (828) 652-8104.Keep McDowell Beautiful – N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center

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