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ALAMANCE COUNTY AGRI-BUSINESS COMMITTEE HOSTS 39TH ANNUAL AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Awards, Community, Cooperative Extension, County News, General News, Soil and Water.

2024 Service to Agriculture Award presented to John and Olga Elder
2024 Service to Agriculture Award presented to John and Olga Elder
2024 Conservation Farm Family Award presented to Willie and Emily Holliday and family
2024 Conservation Farm Family Award presented to Willie and Emily Holliday and family
Joey Carter, Guest Speaker at 39th Annual Agriculture Appreciation Banquet
Joey Carter, Guest Speaker at 39th Annual Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

The Alamance County Agri-Business Committee recently hosted the 39th Annual Agriculture Appreciation Banquet on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Occasions Restaurant in Burlington.  The event started many years ago as a way to show gratitude to the hard-working farm families in Alamance County.    

The 2024 Service to Agriculture Award was presented to John and Olga Elder by Bill Kleiner, Director of the Alamance County Cooperative Extension. The 2024 Conservation Farm Family Award was presented to Willie and Emily Holliday and Family by Brad Moore, Administrator of the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District, and by Roy Stanley, Chairman of Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation Board.

After the awards were presented, Vaughn Willoughby, President of the Alamance County Farm Bureau Board, addressed the attendees with special remarks about the agriculture industry.  Following Mr. Willoughby was Reagan Gural from Alamance Chamber with additional special remarks.  The guest speakers of the evening were Joey Carter, NC Hog Farmer and Chad Herring from NC Farm Families. 

The Agriculture Appreciation Banquet would not be possible without the Alamance County Agri-Business Committee Members and the sponsors that contribute and support the committee’s plan of work each year, which also includes the Farm-to-Table event held in the fall for 800+ 4th graders.

Media Contact:
Lauren Langley
Chair, Agri-Business Committee
lauren_langley@ncsu.edu

Sarah Maddry
Co-Chair, Agri-Business Committee
Sarah_maddry@ncsu.edu                         

Alamance County Cooperative Extension Office
Phone: 336-570-6740

2022 Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Application Sign up

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Agricultural Extension, Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Soil and Water.

The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (VAD) will be accepting applications for the Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program from Sept.1st – Sept. 30, 2022.  The applications can be picked up or emailed from the Alamance Soil and Water Office starting September 1st, 2022.

 Applications must be returned to the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217, beginning Sept. 1st  with a deadline of Thursday, Sept. 30, 2022, @ 5:00 PM.

The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having funding statewide to fund applications in the 2022-2023 cycle.  The Alamance County VAD Board will select the top applicants from the applications received based on the VAD Ranking System.  North Carolina leads the Southeast in lost farmland and Family farms.  This funding is made available to encourage farmland preservation and protection.

If you have questions about the program or request an application, please contact the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office @ 336-290-0380.  

Brad Moore, Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator

336-290-0380, brad.moore@alamance-nc.com

      www.alamance-nc.com

Farmland Preservation Purchase of Development Rights

Applications Will Be Accepted

Sept. 1st thru Sept. 30th   

The entry deadline is Sept. 30, 2022

2022 Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Application Sign up

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Agricultural Extension, Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Soil and Water.

The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (VAD) will be accepting applications for the Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program from Sept.1st – Sept. 30, 2022. The applications can be picked up or emailed from the Alamance Soil and Water Office starting September 1st, 2022.

Applications must be returned to the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217, beginning Sept. 1st with a deadline of Thursday, Sept. 30, 2022, @ 5:00 PM.

The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having funding statewide to fund applications in the 2022-2023 cycle. The Alamance County VAD Board will select the top applicants from the applications received based on the VAD Ranking System. North Carolina leads the Southeast in lost farmland and Family farms. This funding is made available to encourage farmland preservation and protection.

If you have questions about the program or request an application, please contact the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office @ 336-290-0380.

Brad Moore, Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator
336-290-0380, brad.moore@alamance-nc.com
www.alamance-nc.com

Farmland Preservation
Purchase of Development Rights
Applications Will Be Accepted
Sept. 1st thru Sept. 30th

The entry deadline is Sept. 30, 2022

Cost Share Funds Announcement

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Soil and Water.

The Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District anticipates receiving its cost share allocation from the State to assist with nonpoint source pollution control from agricultural activities. The funds are available to assist farmers to install conservation practices which help decrease the amount of sediment, nitrogen, phosphorus, chemicals and other pollutants in the surface and ground waters of our state.

The District anticipates to receive funding for the program year 2022 in July, 2021.  Landowners and operators of existing agricultural operations may apply for cost share assistance to install conservation practices such as grassed waterways, sowing crop fields to grass or trees, livestock exclusion and many more.

Applications for assistance will be accepted starting in July. With limited funding expected, farmers and producers are encouraged to contact the Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District office as soon as possible, the contact information is as follows:

ALAMANCE SOIL & WATER, 209 N. GRAHAM HOPEDALE ROAD, BURLNGTON, NC  27217-0185,

                                                               PHONE 336-290-0380

Soil and Water Conservation District Public Notice

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The regular meeting for the Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors for December 7, 2020 has been canceled.  The regular meeting will resume in January and will be held Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7:00pm.  The meeting will be held in the auditorium at the Soil & Water office in order to allow for social distancing.  The office is located at 209 N. Graham Hopedale Rd., Burlington, NC.  Per the State Statute 143-318-12.  For any further questions please call the office at 336-290-0380 

Alamance County Government Phone Service Restored

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Phone Service has been restored to the Alamance County Government buildings located on the North Campus in Burlington. These buildings include the Human Services Center, Family Justice Center, Agriculture Extension, and Environmental Health.

Alamance County Government Experiences Phone Outages

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The Alamance County Government buildings located on the North Campus in Burlington are currently experiencing phone outages. These buildings include the Human Services Center, Family Justice Center, Agriculture Extension, and Environmental Health. AT&T is aware of the issue and working to restore service.

Email and websites remain active and available to the public.

2020 Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Application Sign up

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Soil and Water.

The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (AVAD) will be accepting applications for the Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Sept.1st – Sept. 30, 2020. The applications can be picked up or emailed from the Alamance Soil and Water Office starting September 1st, 2020.

Applications must be returned to the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217, beginning Sept. 1st with a deadline of Sept. 30, 2020 @ 5:00PM.

The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having funding statewide to fund applications in the 2020-2021 cycle. The Alamance County VAD Board will select the top applicants from the applications received based on the ranking system. North Carolina leads the Southeast in lost farmland and Family farms. This funding is made available to encourage Farmland Preservation and protection.

If you have any questions about the program or to request an application, please contact the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office @ 336-290-0380.

Brad Moore, Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator
336-290-0380
brad.moore@alamance-nc.com
https://www.alamance-nc.com

Farmland Preservation
Purchase of Development Rights
Applications Will Be Accepted
Sept. 1st thru Sept. 30th
Entry deadline is Sept. 30, 2020

Alamance Soil and Water Farmer Conservation Assistance Program

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Soil and Water.

The Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District anticipates receiving its cost share allocation from the State to assist with nonpoint source pollution control from agricultural activities. The funds are available to assist farmers to install conservation practices which help decrease the amount of sediment, nitrogen, phosphorus, chemicals and other pollutants in the surface and ground waters of our state.

The District anticipates to receive funding for the program year 2021 in July, 2020. Landowners and operators of existing agricultural operations may apply for cost share assistance to install conservation practices such as grassed waterways, sowing crop fields to grass or trees and livestock exclusion. Funds may also be available to assist farmers who have an inadequate water supply that may be hauling water to livestock and vegetable fields.

Applications for assistance will be accepted starting in July. With limited funding expected, farmers and producers are encouraged to contact the Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District office as soon as possible, the contact information is as follows:

ALAMANCE SOIL & WATER, 209 N. GRAHAM HOPEDALE ROAD, BURLNGTON, NC 27217-0185
PHONE 336-290-0380

2019 Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Application Sign up

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Soil and Water.

The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (AVAD) will be accepting applications for the Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program Sept. 3rd – Sept. 30, 2019. The applications can be picked up or emailed from the Alamance Soil and Water Office starting September 3rd, 2019.

Applications must be returned to the Alamance SWCD Office at 209 N Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217, beginning Sept. 3rd with a deadline of Sept. 30, 2019 @ 5:00PM.

The NC Dept. of Agriculture and Community Services Farmland Preservation Trust Fund anticipates having funding statewide to fund applications in the 2019-2020 cycle. The Alamance County VAD Board will select the top applicants from the applications received based on the ranking system. North Carolina leads the Southeast in lost farmland and Family farms. This funding is made available to encourage Farmland Preservation and protection.

If you have any questions about the program or to request an application, please contact the Alamance County Soil and Water Conservation District Office @ 336-290-0380.

Brad Moore, Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator
336-290-0380
brad.moore@alamance-nc.com

Farmland Preservation
Purchase of Development Rights
Applications Now Being Accepted
Sept. 3rd thru Sept. 30th
Entry deadline is Sept. 30, 2019