News and Updates
A Note from Tori Rumenik, Executive Director
Friends,As you read this week’s Ag Dispatch, I’ve officially wrapped up my first full week with the NC Ag Partnership. It’s been a fast-paced start of diving into the Partnership’s work to date and hitting the road to connect with some of the supporters who have helped shape this organization. The warm welcome I’ve received in…
Exciting News — NCAP Hires Tori Rumenik as Executive Director
Good morning, This morning we’re excited to share a major milestone for the North Carolina Ag Partnership—we’ve officially hired our first Executive Director! Please join me in welcoming Tori Rumenik, a seasoned agricultural policy expert with deep experience in supply chain strategy and advocacy. Tori comes to us from the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association,…
Exposing the Hidden Cost: How HSUS Tactics Are Inflating Egg Prices
The debate over egg pricing has never been more polarized. While consumers grumble over rising grocery bills, few recognize the underlying forces reshaping the egg production landscape. Central to this debate is the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), whose aggressive cage-free campaigns have fundamentally altered production methods and raised prices for consumers. (HSUS…
Blooming with Hope: Celebrating North Carolina Agriculture and the Promise of Easter
The magic of Easter mornings in North Carolina remain a vivid memory for myself and many of you — the dogwoods bursting into bloom, pastel skies that stretch over towns and rolling fields. The joyful chatter of children during egg hunts. For me, Easter is more than just a day on the calendar; it’s a…
“Going Direct” in Agriculture Policy: A New Frontier for Farmers and Policymakers
In the fast-evolving world of communication, a strategy known as “going direct” is making waves. This approach bypasses traditional media, delivering messages straight to the audience. While industries like tech and media have already embraced this tactic, its implications for agriculture policy are equally profound. It has the potential to reshape how farmers, commodity groups,…
Annual Farm Show Dinner Recap
Thank you for joining us this Saturday morning. Thanks to each and every one of you who showed up Thursday night for our Annual Farm Show dinner. Yet again, we sold out our venue at the Angus Barn Pavillion, bringing together hundreds of farmers, business leaders, and policymakers to celebrate the importance of farming to…