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Resolution - Recognizing 25 Years of Farmland Protection in Durham County (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 23, 2026
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The Board is requested to recognize and celebrate 25 years of Durham County’s farmland preservation efforts. Over this time, the County has partnered with and expresses deep appreciation for the many willing landowners who have voluntarily protected 20 farms totaling 2,491 acres, preserving working landscapes, natural resources, and the county’s agricultural heritage. With additional farms easement projects expected to close soon, this milestone reflects both the dedication of participating farm families and the County’s enduring vision for safeguarding farmland for future generations.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Farmland protection supports Strategic Plan Community Indicator Goal 4 (Environment) by protecting natural resources and promoting community and economic vitality for all Durham County residents, through the Natural Resource and Stewardship Protection and Community Prosperity Objectives.
Resource Persons: Celeste Burns, Open Space and Real Estate Division Manager; Nicole Connelly, Chair, Durham County’s Farmland Protection Advisory Board
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board recognize and celebrate 25 years of Durham County’s farmland preservation efforts.
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County Manager: ____________________________