Friends, Happy Saturday. If you’ve been keeping track of what our agriculture colleagues are doing in Washington, you know the House Agriculture Committee has released draft text of the next Farm Bill ahead of a scheduled markup on Monday, February 23. We have not had a new, fully reauthorized Farm Bill since 2018. It’s not for lack of…

Friends, First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day. I hope this Saturday is filled with love and sweet treats for you and your families. I was looking for local candy options this year and came across this article highlighting North Carolina confectioners. Just when I think our state cannot get any better, I learn something new that makes me…

RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Ag Partnership (NCAP) recognized two leaders in NC agriculture during its 2026 Farm Show Dinner, held Thurs., Feb. 5, 2026 at The Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh. The annual event brought together farmers, agribusiness leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the state to celebrate leadership, service, and commitment to rural…

Friends, The longest month of the year is finally coming to a close. It feels like we have been in January for six months and have been anticipating the Farm Show Dinner for even longer. The week I’ve been looking forward to since I started this role in July is finally upon us! I am excited…

Friends, As we watch this winter storm approach over the weekend, I hope your families and your operations are safe and prepared. If needed, please refer to Executive Order No. 31, which declares a state of emergency and temporarily suspends certain motor vehicle regulations. Now, onto the Dispatch. I know I keep saying this, but it truly was…

Friends, This was my favorite kind of week. I spent the majority of my time meeting with people to talk about big ideas and learning more about North Carolina, and less time at my desk. Yesterday, I attended the NC Commodity Conference in Greenville and was reminded, once again, how strong the agriculture community is…