Agricultural Advisory Board

The Person County Agricultural Advisory Board (AAB) is responsible for overseeing farmland preservation efforts in Person County. The AAB is established under the Farmland Preservation Ordinance and continually reviews the Farmland Preservation Plan. If you have an interest in serving on the Agricultural Advisory Board, please contact the Soil & Water Department for more information. 

Farmland Preservation Ordinance (Revised August 19, 2024)

The purpose of this Ordinance is to reduce the loss of productive and existing farmland by promoting agricultural values and the general welfare of the county; increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life; encourage the economic and financial health of agriculture, horticulture, and forestry; decrease the likelihood of legal disputes, such as nuisance actions between farm owners and their neighbors; and encourage participation in voluntary programs.

Farmland Preservation Plan (Adopted June 6, 2016)

The Person County Board of Commissioners adopted the Person County Farmland Preservation Plan on June 6, 2016. By adopting this plan, Person County government has stated that Agriculture is important to the Person County economy. This plan reflects the focus of the economic impact of agriculture in Person County and suggests ways to continue to grow the agricultural economy in the county. 

EVAD/VAD Programs

The Person County Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) programs are established under the Person County Farmland Preservation Ordinance. The Person County Agricultural Advisory Board (AAB) is responsible for overseeing these programs but are administered by the Soil & Water Department.