Issue Position: Agriculture

Issue Position

Agriculture is the #1 industry in the 28th District of the North Carolina House of Representatives. There are more farmers in this district than any other in the state. I recognize this and plan on making it a priority. Commissioner Steve Troxler has stated that we need to increase the production of food by 50% by the year 2030 or this world is going to be in trouble. Nobody can and will do this except the American Farmer, the North Carolina Farmer and more especially the Johnston County Farmer. I also want to help the Commissioner grow Agriculture from a 78 Billion dollar industry to exceed 100 Billion dollars and I believe we can do it!
I grew up on my family farm between Pine Level and the Brogdon area. I am the 4th generation to work and maintain that farm. It's more than just dirt to me. It is my family. It's my Father and Mother, my Granddaddy and Grandmother. I'm sure you understand where I'm going. That farm gave us all an opportunity to go to college but when it was time to come home and barn tobacco, I was there. I appreciate that now as a grown man.

*I understand how the recent cuts in contracts are hurting the tobacco farmers.
*I understand how the EPA rulings coming down from the Obama Administration are very worrisome. They believe that every drop of water belongs to them.

As your Legislator, I commit to doing everything in my power to fight these burdensome regulations coming from DC. This is a monumental ruling and we as a State Legislature have to fight for the ones that feed the entire world. That's the farmer.
I realize how important sweet potato production is in this district and how important trade agreements are. I feel the same about cotton and soybeans as well.
In conclusion, I want you to know that if I am so lucky to serve you in the State House of Representatives that I will request to be on the Agriculture Committee. That is a top priority of this district.

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