News and Updates
Honoring the Life and Legacy of J.H. Langdon, Jr.
Friends,North Carolina’s farmers lost a devoted friend and servant last month with the passing of State Representative James Hector “J.H.” Langdon, Jr. of Johnston County at the age of 88.Langdon’s lifelong commitment to agriculture was woven into everything he did. After graduating from NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Langdon returned home…
Momentum Builds for Farm Bill
Friends, Last week, we recognized NC’s US House members who voted to advance the Farm Bill, formally titled the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. Their votes reflect the kind of leadership North Carolina farmers need, and we remain grateful for it. The House passage of this legislation is the farthest a Farm Bill has traveled through…
Why North Carolina’s 2026 Elections Matter for Agriculture
Friends, Before this week’s message, we want to take a moment to thank the members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation who voted this week to advance the Farm Bill, formally titled the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, in the U.S. House. As farmers face challenges like rising input costs, volatile commodity markets, global trade uncertainty, and…
In Defense of North Carolina’s Poultry Farmers and the System That Sustains Them
In Defense of North Carolina’s Poultry Farmers and the System That Sustains ThemA Response to Inside Climate NewsA recent Inside Climate News feature on Craig Watts, a former Perdue contract grower, paints a sweeping indictment of contract poultry farming as a predatory, exploitative industry rigged against the very farmers it employs. The story is sympathetic,…
Recap of NC’s Ag Leadership event
Friends, What a privilege it was to spend an evening in Warsaw this week for our Celebrating NC’s Ag Leadership event at the Country Squire.Events like this one are a reminder of something we don’t take for granted: the people who show up for North Carolina agriculture aren’t just doing a job. They’re doing it…
Celebrating NC’s Ag Leadership
Friends, Agriculture is North Carolina’s largest industry, but for many, its full impact across our state can still be difficult to see in one place. From county-level production to statewide economic contribution, the scale and reach of agriculture often extend far beyond what’s immediately visible. A new tool from our sister organization, the NC Ag Partnership…