Source: Cal Bryant, ROANOKE-CHOWAN NEWS HERALD, 12/19/18

Despite its small size in total land mass, Gates County bursts at its seams in the pride it takes in being an area famous for its long-standing tradition in agriculture. So, it’s only natural for that way of life to be protected today and for future generations. At their regularly scheduled meeting here Dec. 3, the Gates County Board of Commissioners placed the finishing touches on a 15-page document that establishes qualifying areas as Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VADs) and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts (EVADs).

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