North Carolina's Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VAD) are county-implemented, farmer-driven programs authorized by the 1985 NC legislature to protect farmland from non-farm development. They offer benefits like nuisance protection, public recognition, and reduced regulation in exchange for voluntary, temporary development restrictions. They encourage the preservation of agriculture, forestry, and rural land use amid rapid growth.
Thinking of moving to an agricultural area? The video below will give you insight to some of the wonders of living near working farms.