Source: WRAL, 12/1/20


In North Carolina, agriculture supports more than 700,000 jobs and has an economic impact of more than $90 billion annually — and for those in the industry, there is no real off-season. While the farmer's market usually hits peak traffic every summer, harvests continue well into the fall and winter, largely thanks to the state's lengthy growing season. "We're really lucky in North Carolina to have a climate that fosters the growth and success of so many different crops and commodities throughout the year," said Chip Shilling, manager of Issues Management and Sustainability at BASF, a global company dedicated to fueling agricultural solutions. 

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