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Tag: North Carolina

Posted inAgribusiness, National

Scaling up: 4 ways hog farms changed since the 1990s

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest November 23, 2022January 19, 2023

The pork industry shifted dramatically over the past three decades. A USDA report tracks how the industry moved away from small operations to CAFOs, production contracts nd specialization.

Posted inAgribusiness, Español

Carolina del Norte está impulsando gran parte del crecimiento del programa de visas H-2A. Eso significa más exposición a lo que los trabajadores llaman el “monstruo verde”.

by Da Yeon Eom, Investigate Midwest August 12, 2021January 23, 2023
Posted inAgribusiness

North Carolina is driving much of the H-2A program’s growth. That means more exposure to what workers call the ‘green monster.’

by Da Yeon Eom, Investigate Midwest August 12, 2021January 23, 2023
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Another Ag Gag “law” bites the dust

by Dave Dickey, Commentator August 12, 2020August 12, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus, Uncategorized

Analysis: N.C.’s rural Covid-19 rate stems from meatpacking plants

by Sandy Smith-Nonini, The Daily Yonder August 6, 2020August 7, 2020

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