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2. If applicable, describe the land on the parcel(s) that is rented to others, and not affiliated with agricultural use.

3. Describe the present use of each parcel of land, classified as Current Use Farm and Agricultural, described in your Farm Management Plan.

4. Describe the present improvements (residence, farm buildings, employee housing, etc) on each parcel of land described in your Farm Management Plan.

5. If a residence is located on the land, is it the primary residence of the farm operator or owner?

Yes
No

If yes, explain how the residence is central to or inherent in the use or operation of the farm and agricultural land for commercial agricultural purposes.

6. If the primary use of the land is horticulture, provide the following information:

a. Are you selling plants that have been purchased from another grower for resale?

Yes
No

If yes, how many acres of the land used for horticulture is being used to store and care for those plants that are purchased for resale?

b. How many acres are used to grow plants in the ground?

c. How many acres are used to grow plants in containers?

d. Is the land used for horticulture less than five acres?

Yes
No

If yes, what percentage of that acreage is open to the general public for on-site retail sales?

7. Via email please provide a map of the property to show an outline of the current use of each area of the property such as: livestock(type), fence lines, row crops, hay land, pasture, wasteland, woodlots, etc. Also, indicate the location of improvements listed in questions 5 and 6.

8. Please submit three of the previous five years income and expense information as evidence supporting that the property is being used for commercial agricultural purposes. Please reference the property with its tax parcel number. This information may include, but is not limited to:

a. Income tax returns (Schedule F)

b. Land leases

c. Receipts for payment received in the operation of your business

d. Receipts for payment to others for expenses incurred in the operation of your business

e. Other supporting documents to help us determine the property continues to qualify for as "Farm and Agricultural Land" as defined by RCW 84.34

f. A current farm plan (An example with the required format is available upon request)

All financial information can be provided via email and will be kept confidential.

9. If the property currently classified as Farm and Agricultural Land is less than twenty acres, please supply the pertinent data below to show that the land will continue to qualify for classification.

List the yield per acre for the last five years. (bushels, pounds, tons, etc.)

List the annual gross income for the last five years.

If rented or leased, list the annual gross rental fee per acre for the last five years.

For standing crops or short rotation hardwoods, list the average investment per acre for the current year or previous

Please sign and date the questionnaire in the space provided and submit:

Please return this questionnaire, along with the supporting documents via mail or email to:

San Juan County Assessor's Office

Attention: Current Use/ DFL Administrator

PO Box 1519

Friday Harbor, Wa 98250

360-370-2172

You may also return information electronically by sending your information to: assessor@sanjuanco.com

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