Haywood County
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| Awarded by ADFP: $9,750 |
| Match: $31,700 |
| Project Total: $41,450 |
Th e Blue Ridge Parkway curves gracefully along the southern border of Haywood County. This scenic beauty has attracted scores of development, and 80 percent of its prime farmland has been lost. The remaining prime farmlands produce high-value crops such as peppers and tomatoes. The grant money will be used to develop two important land conservation tools that are currently missing in the Bethel community.
The N.C. RC&D Council has hired a consultant to draft and administer an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural
District. Th ey hope that these 10-year agreements will give local residents the protection they need until funds are established for more permanent protection. The grant will also help the community purchase two appraisals for working lands so farmers in the county can fully understand the tax implications and values of conservation easements.
