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NC-2009 SSc1:Site Selection

Prime farmland vs farmland of statewide importance

We have a site that is a previously developed urban site. According to the web soil survey from the USDA it is adjacent to Prime farmland and on Farmland of statewide importance. Therefore I have two questions: 1. Are previously developed sites exempt from this requirement? This site has multiple buildings, parking, etc. and is in an urban context. The buildings will be taken down and a new building erected on the site. 2. Is Farmland of statewide importance considered Prime farmland? Thank you in advance for your assistance. Lisa

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Tristan Roberts
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Fri, 11/23/2012 - 04:45

Lisa, the prime farmland definition in the credit language is pretty specific, so I'd say that you fall outside of that. Previously developed sites are not exempt from the requirement.
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Susann Geithner
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Fri, 12/07/2012 - 20:37

Lisa, you can find the definition here: http://1.usa.gov/UKzf0t

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