Source: Tom Campbell, ROCKY MOUNT TELEGRAM, 6/30/18


Driving through North Carolina’s countryside this time of year is both good for the soul and a reminder of the importance agriculture plays in our state. The N.C. State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reports that agriculture adds $83.7 billion to our state’s $538 billion gross domestic product, accounting for 16.9 percent of all jobs. While we celebrate the No. 1 contributor to our state’s economy, we also recognize there are storm clouds on the horizon that threaten not only our farmers but also our state’s economy.

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