As the waters from Hurricane Florence recede, a new health and environment threat may emerge across Eastern North Carolina.
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As the waters from Hurricane Florence recede, a new health and environment threat may emerge across Eastern North Carolina.
North Carolina is the second largest producer of hogs in the United States, with more than two million pigs in Duplin County alone. According to the North Carolina Pork Council, hogs are a $2.9 billion industry in the state, accounting for 46,000 jobs.
State leaders are planning a rally to discuss the importance of agriculture in North Carolina and the NC Farm Act.
After six committee hearings, 11 votes and nearly ten hours of debate, the NC Farm Act of 2018 passed the General Assembly on June 15. The NC Farm Act of 2018 currently awaits action from Governor Roy Cooper.