Source: Michael Perchick, WTVD, 10/12/19

A Johnston County farmer said his property had been hit by thieves twice over the past two weeks, with the latest incident costing him a sizeable portion of his hemp crops. Jonathan Keith began growing hemp at his family farm this year in an attempt to diversify their crops, following diminishing returns in tobacco. "Hoping that there is going to be a market for it later on, or continuing market for it," said Keith.

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