by Jen Kendrick | May 10, 2017 | NCPC News
Farmers, their partners in the pork industry and the North Carolina Pork Council are grateful to the N.C. House for voting today to override Governor Cooper’s veto of HB467. We hope the Senate will quickly concur. This law will protect farmers from predatory...
by Jen Kendrick | May 4, 2017 | NCPC News
RALEIGH – The N.C. Pork Council announced today that its board of directors voted unanimously to support re-establishing a voluntary conservation easement program. The pork industry has supported previous conservation efforts to reduce the risk of flooding on...
by Jen Kendrick | Apr 25, 2017 | NCPC News
The N.C. Pork Council supports the legislation that was approved this afternoon by the N.C. Senate Agriculture Environment and Natural Resources committee. It is important to clarify the law regarding available nuisance damages to protect North Carolina farmers from...
by Jen Kendrick | Apr 10, 2017 | NCPC News
The North Carolina Pork Council appreciates that the North Carolina House of Representatives recognizes that nuisance law needs to be clarified in regard to the type and amount of damages that should be available in agricultural nuisance lawsuits. Farmers continue to...
by Bra5c0 | Apr 5, 2017 | NCPC News, Pork Industry News
There’s been much discussion about House Bill 467, a proposal to protect North Carolina farmers. This legislation has one narrow purpose: to clarify North Carolina law about what type of damages can be awarded in nuisance lawsuits. In a pending nuisance case, a...
by Jen Kendrick | Mar 21, 2017 | NCPC News, Pork Industry News
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation celebrating March 21, 2017 as National Agriculture Day. “America’s farmers and ranchers help feed the world, fuel our Nation’s economy, and lead global markets in output and productivity....
