Voluntary Agricultural District Webinar June 23, 2020

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Voluntary Ag District

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 June 23, 2020, from 4 to 5 p.m. We will be hosting the training live on our Zoom. Register early for this free information session.

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: Tuesday, June 23, 2020, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Where: Online

Why: To protect and preserve land in McDowell County for Agriculture use for generations to come.

How to Apply: McDowell Voluntary Ag Application

Pre-Register at Eventbrite for this free information session.

For more information please contact Matt Burneisen, (828) 652-8104.

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