Despite their relative closeness geographically, there are vast differences between North Carolina and West Virginia. The divergent paths these Southern states have taken since the 1850s is explored comparatively by data related to population, economy, occupations, and education.
Across North Carolina farmers are partnering with local breweries, some supplying ingredients to distilleries, while others assist in recycling by-products that can be used to benefit feeding of livestock.
Steve Troxler, who has been N.C. Agriculture Secretary since 2005 says North Carolina went from almost nothing in the poultry world being exported from the state to almost $100 million in exports in 2020.
"Families or individuals own about 85% of North Carolina's farms. They play a large role in the state's agriculture industry, whose economic impact is poised to surpass $100 million." Braswell Family Farms in Nash County is the nation's second largest Eggland franchise.