by Bra5c0 | Sep 16, 2018 | Beyond Bacon, NCPC News
Hog farmers in North Carolina are watching with great concern the still-rising flood waters brought by the historic impact of Hurricane Florence. Efforts continue in affected areas to provide feed and care for animals, and fuel to power farms, while ensuring safety...
by Bra5c0 | Sep 15, 2018 | Beyond Bacon, NCPC News
Continued reports from farmers and veterinarians as well as first responders indicate that hog farms in North Carolina have not experienced substantial widespread impacts from Hurricane Florence, which continues to strike the state. Farmers have activated back-up...
by Bra5c0 | Sep 14, 2018 | Beyond Bacon, NCPC News
Initial reports from first responders, farmers and veterinarians indicate that hog farms in North Carolina have not experienced substantial impacts from Hurricane Florence. Initial surveying is reporting no damage to sporadic roof damage on whole across the industry....
by Bra5c0 | Sep 12, 2018 | Beyond Bacon, NCPC News
For nearly two decades, I was a journalist and was usually among those dispatched to cover incoming hurricanes. I saw firsthand the devastation that these storms can cause, and I’m grateful for the hard work being done by so many to prepare for Hurricane Florence. I...
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,...