Source: NCDA&CS, 12/7/20



Since its creation in the late 1980’s the Voluntary Agricultural District program has offered counties in North Carolina a way to protect, enhance and advocate for their agricultural land and landowners. With 90 counties now part of the program in North Carolina, it’s clear that local governments across the state have recognized the value of protecting farmland. It is vital, however, that citizens in those districts remain active and engaged with their VAD for the program to be successful.

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