Source: John Hart, FARM PROGRESS, 11/30/20


In a 1971 television commercial, McDonald’s debuted its catchy advertising slogan “You deserve a break today.” The advertising was successful in the 1970s and 1980s, convincing consumers to take a break with their families and grab a quick meal. Like those McDonald’s customers back in the 1970s and 1980s, North Carolina cotton farmers deserve a break after a particularly challenging 2020. The pandemic slammed demand for cotton products, which hampered prices while.

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