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Landowner Information <br />1. Is the land owner the operator of the farm operation or is the farm leased? If partially leased <br />then explain who is responsible for production decisions on which land. <br />Subject property is owned and operated by Michael Barrier, with assistance from Landon, son of <br />Michael's brother, Dan. <br />2. What percentage of the landowner(s)'s gross income is derived from agriculture, horticulture and <br />forestry? 100% <br />3. Are the landowners: <br />a. Beginning Farmers as defined by USDA? (circle) YES (NO) <br />Definition of A Beginning Farmer is person who has not operated a farm or ranch or who has operated a <br />farm or ranch for not more than 10 consecutive years. <br />b. Limited Resource Farmers as defined by USDA? (circle) YES (NO) <br />Definition of A Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher or Forest Owner is a person with direct or indirect <br />gross farm sales not more than $155,200 in each of the previous two years AND A person with a total <br />household income at or below the national poverty level for a family of four or less than 50 percent of county <br />median household income in each of the previous two years. <br />4. Is anyone else directly involved in agriculture, forestry, horticulture production on the easement <br />property? <br />(circle) (YES) NO <br />If yes, briefly list and describe duties. <br />Dan Barrier, Michael's brother, operates a firewood business on the farm <br />Landon Barrier, Dan's son is a partner in cattle and row - cropping operations <br />Planning, Management and Operation <br />1. Does the county in which the easement is located have a Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) <br />Program? <br />(circle) (YES) NO <br />2. Is the proposed easement property enrolled in a VAD? (YES) NO N/A <br />3. Does the county in which the easement is located have an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural <br />District (EVAD) Program? (circle) (YES) NO <br />4. Is the proposed easement property enrolled in an EVAD? (circle) (YES) NO N/A <br />5. Is the proposed easement property located in a county with an approved Farmland Protection <br />Plan (FPP)? (circle) (YES) NO <br />6. Is the landowner a member of an advisory committee affiliated with a VAD, EVAD or County <br />FPP? (circle) YES (NO) N/A <br />7. Are any of the property owners members of: <br />Goodness Grows in North Carolina (circle) YES (NO) <br />American Tree Farmer (circle) YES (NO) <br />Forest Stewardship Program (circle) YES (NO) <br />Century Farm Family (circle) YES (NO) <br />8. Management Plans: <br />Page 6 of 20 Easement ApR11c ion number 1 <br />F4 -M Page 124 <br />