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We advocate for agriculture, agribusiness, and farming in North Carolina

We promote and defend a strong economic and regulatory climate for agricultural and rural areas to be sustainable and profitable. We proactively engage and support like-minded organizations and react quickly to any issue threatening our farms, businesses, and communities.

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Support pro-agriculture groups and voices by developing cohesive messages that will influence legislators to support North Carolina agriculture, farmers, and agribusiness.

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Inform and educate the public on the importance, value, and specific impact the agriculture industry has on North Carolina’s economy, families, and individuals.

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Empower pro-farming & pro-agriculture advocates to take action.

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News and Updates

Pray for rain, bring an umbrella

June 20, 2026

As much as agriculture is driven by science, economics, and hard work, there remains an element that no farmer can control: the weather. Across much of North Carolina, drought conditions have become an increasing concern this growing season, leaving producers watching the skies and hoping for relief. While many parts of the state have received…

A Strong Week for North Carolina Agriculture

June 13, 2026

Friends, North Carolina’s farmers got some welcome news from Raleigh this week as state lawmakers passed the NC Farm Act, sending the legislation to Governor Josh Stein’s desk. The only votes against the bill were from Reps. Amanda Cook and Pricey Harrison of Guilford County. The legislation provides meaningful wins for NC farmers, including protections…

From New Bern Conversations to Washington Farm Bill Progress

June 6, 2026

Friends, NC’s farmers and rural communities received an important update from our state and federal officials this week. US Secretary of Agriculture and Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling were in New Bern for a roundtable with farmers, ranchers, and fishermen from across eastern NC. NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and Labor Commissioner Luke Farley also participated…

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