News and Updates
A Labor Day Message to NC’s Agriculture Community
Friends,Happy Labor Day weekend!This Labor Day, we pause to honor the heart and soul of North Carolina agriculture, the families whose hands, hope, and hard work keep our fields green and our communities fed. The 2022 Census of Agriculture reminds us that 95% of America’s farms are family-owned. That means behind every harvest is a story of…
Hurricane Season’s Impact on NC Farmers
Friends, Hurricane season is nothing new for North Carolina, but this week’s developments serve as a timely reminder of just how unpredictable our weather can be. Hurricane Erin formed right on schedule for the peak of the Atlantic season, which typically runs from mid-August through late October. While the storm spared much of the mainland,…
Watching and Waiting
Friends, In my first few weeks on the job, I’ve been following a steady stream of agriculture news. I call this week “watching and waiting”. Here’s what’s on our radar: 🔍 Watching: North Carolina Farm ActNC legislators continue to discuss the 2025 Farm Act. Our industry’s key supporters remain firm on including pesticide liability limitations…
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…
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…