News and Updates
Paul Newby’s leadership in North Carolina
Friends, This week, the NC Ag Partnership is highlighting the exemplary service and leadership of North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby. Chief Justice Newby has built a distinguished record rooted in fairness, constitutional fidelity, and respect for the role of the judiciary. He has long been a strong supporter of North Carolina agriculture and…
Key Takeaways from Our Judicial Leadership Event
Friends, I’m thrilled to share that the NC Ag Partnership hosted a wonderful event with our state’s judicial leadership this week. The room was filled with business leaders, Supreme Court justices, and appellate court judges who all gathered to have conversations that are crucial to the advancement of North Carolina agriculture. I want to extend…
The Judiciary’s Impact on North Carolina Farmers
Friends, Sometimes the news intersects perfectly with work. This week, as we’ve been preparing for the NC Ag Partnership’s big End-of-Year Judicial Event on November 4, this article popped up right in time to remind me why we do what we do. In my past work, the judiciary was not a branch that I ever thought much about. I…
Understanding This Week’s Beef Market Debate
Friends, Everyone is talking about beef this week. My inbox is flooded with stories about President Trump’s comments, and my friends (many of whom are not in the agriculture industry) have asked me about what happened this week. Here is a short primer for the folks who haven’t had a chance to catch up on the…
Farmers’ Voices Carried the Day
Farmers’ Voices Carried the Day: How Personal Stories, Unity, and Coalitions Shaped the MAHA Commission When the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission was launched, reformers envisioned sweeping changes to America’s food system—curbs on so-called ultra-processed foods, tighter pesticide rules, and new incentives for local, sustainable agriculture. But the final report was far more measured.…
A Primer on Media Bias in North Carolina
Media bias in North Carolina’s legacy outlets manifests as a subtle yet consistent tilt toward anti-agriculture narratives, often at the expense of farming perspectives. This primer explores how such bias plays out in coverage of environmental regulation, labor unions, and energy generation, particularly in the least unionized state in the U.S. (with just 2.4% union membership). These…