<div class="chunk-title">[Sec. 3.1. - Purpose.]</div>
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               The purpose of this ordinance is to promote agricultural values and the general welfare
               of the county by (1) increasing identity and pride in the agricultural community and
               its way of life; (2) encouraging the economic and financial health of agriculture,
               horticulture and forestry; (3) fostering the growth, development and sustainability
               of family farms; (4) preserving rural working landscapes as an integral part of our
               cultural heritage; (5) assuring the availability of fresh produce and other local
               farm products; and (6) helping to maintain clean air and water.
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               Participation in the program is voluntary. Farmers who do choose to participate will
               benefit in the following ways:
               
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                  (a)
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                  A greater voice in the affairs of county government by means of the agricultural advisory
                  board;
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                  (b)
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                  A requirement for a public hearing before any land enrolled in the program may be
                  taken through eminent domain proceedings;
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                  (c)
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                  Increased protection from nuisance suits as a result of the requirement for notice
                  of the presence of working farms in county land records; and
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                  (d)
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                  Eligibility for farmland preservation funds;
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               In addition, farms enrolled in the enhanced voluntary agricultural program receive
               these additional benefits:
               
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                  (e)[(a)]
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                  May receive up to 25 percent of its gross sales from the sale of nonfarm products
                  and still qualify as a bona fide farm that is exempt from zoning regulations;
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                  (f)[(b)]
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                  Are eligible to receive a higher percentage of cost-share funds under the Agriculture
                  Cost Share Program.
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