Source:  Press Release, 3/5/10

Steve Troxler, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, endorsed Brent Jackson for North Carolina Senate today.  Troxler, one of two Republicans elected to North Carolina’s Council of State, pledged to all in his power to help elect Jackson to the District 10 seat encompassing Duplin, Lenoir and Sampson counties.

In making the endorsement, Troxler said, “Brent Jackson is a true champion of agriculture and a North Carolina success story.” He continued, “Brent has the business experience and vision for improving the local economy that eastern North Carolina needs.  I’m proud to offer him my full support.”

Jackson was pleased upon hearing the news of having received Troxler’s support.  “Steve Troxler has served North Carolina honorably as its Commissioner of Agriculture since 2005.  As a farmer, I have been particularly impressed with Commissioner Troxler’s commitment to finding new markets for North Carolina’s farm products.  When I’m elected to the Senate, I look forward to working closely with the Commissioner to improve our local economy.”  

The Jackson campaign is focused on carrying its message of creating jobs and bringing a businesslike approach to the General Assembly.  Jackson looks forward to continuing to meet and talk with the people he seeks to represent.  “As I travel the district meeting the people, I am going to continue listening to their concerns and their ideas.  Improving eastern North Carolina’s economy is going to take a cooperative effort and I look forward to engaging all our citizens in this process,” he concluded.  

Jackson is the Founder, President and CEO of Jackson Farming Company in Autryville.  Under his leadership, the company maintains thousands of acres of farmland and the wide distribution of its produce to a variety of retailers.  In addition to 30 years in farming, Jackson has contributed much to his community and industry through his involvement in civic and trade organizations.