SOURCE: MOUNT OLIVE TRIBUNE, 6/21/18

The N.C. Farm Act of 2018 is strongly supported by Mount Olive Mayor Joe Scott, who spoke before members of the NC General Assembly last week. At that time, Mayor Scott blasted Farm Bill protesters and had choice words for lobbyists and what he called “greedy lawyers.” Scott was invited to speak by Representative Jimmy Dixon, who also supports the Farm Bill. Known as Senate Bill 711, the Farm Act of 2018 was introduced by Sampson County State Senator Brent Jackson (R). Among other things, the Bill purports to protect farmers against unfair trade practices. …

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