Laserfiche WebLink
4. Explain any limitations on production due to lack of, or distance to farm infrastructure (ie. Equipment <br />parts and repair, feed, seed, fertilizer, chemicals, markets, processing etc.). (200 words or less) <br />Barrier Brothers are located close to John Deere and Southern States dealers in nearby Stanly <br />County. Grain storage bins are located on the farm. Most equipment repairs can be handled <br />in the farm shop. <br />5. Explain actions the landowners have taken to transition the land to future farmers/ foresters. <br />(200 words or less) <br />Dan's son, Landon, is currently responsible for forty percent of the farming operation as a <br />decision -maker and partner. He has proven himself to be an astute decision -maker who has <br />the ability to improve the profitability of the farming operation. The opportunity exists for a <br />fifth generation of Barriers to continue the family's farming tradition. <br />6. List of any capital investments by year, related to production on the easement, of $5,000 or <br />greater that have occurred in the past 10 years. This may include farm equipment, barns, housing for <br />labor, conservation practices and others. <br />Equipment Cost Year <br />Square Baler $16,000.00 2001 <br />Grain Trucks (2) $24,000.00 2002 <br />Hay Rake $4,600.00 = 2007 <br />Hay Mower $21,000.00 ' 2008 <br />Tractor $46,000.00 1 2009 <br />Square Baler $21,000.00 2009 <br />Combine $153,000.00 j 2010 <br />Tractor 3 $90,000.00 I 2012 <br />i <br />I <br />Page 9 of 20 Easement Ap lli d o nt number <br />F4 -M Page 124 <br />