by Jen Kendrick | Sep 19, 2018 | Beyond Bacon, NCPC News
Five days after Hurricane Florence struck North Carolina, most of our 2,100 hog farms are returning to normal operations. For a small portion of farms, logistical challenges amid record levels of flooding continue as hog farmers and partner production companies are...
by Jen Kendrick | Sep 17, 2018 | Beyond Bacon, NCPC News
HISTORIC FLOODWATERS IMPACTING SOME HOG FARMS The historic floodwaters from Hurricane Florence are creating widespread impacts across all of eastern North Carolina. Several of our hog farms have been affected. We are aware of one...
by Jen Kendrick | Sep 11, 2018 | Beyond Bacon, NCPC News
Farmers have taken measures to protect livestock, manage lagoon levels in anticipation of impacts Hog farmers across Eastern North Carolina are making final preparations for the forecast arrival of Hurricane Florence. Farmers have taken precautions to protect animals,...
by Jen Kendrick | Sep 11, 2018 | Beyond Bacon
Despite dire predictions from environmental groups, North Carolina farmers were well prepared for Hurricane Matthew when it arrived in October 2016. Even with record rainfall, only one lagoon experienced structural damage – and on a farm that had not housed any...
by Jen Kendrick | Sep 11, 2018 | Beyond Bacon
When a hurricane hits, you may find many hog farms under water — except for the barns and lagoons. In some cases, the barn and lagoon are a tiny island of dry land, accessible only by boat. It is by design that the barns and the lagoons are built on the highest point...
