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2480
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A number of farm owners want, upon their death, the family farm to pass on to their children. To insure a successful transfer, a well-planned will is essential, and a person should be designated to handle the business of the estate.
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1081
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Recently-passed environmental legislation will directly affect the agricultural industry. The new regulations are designed to ensure compliance with conservation goals.
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2681
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Comparing different states' average teacher salaries to determine which states are paying better can be misleading unless such factors as cost of living, amount of education, experience, and working conditions are considered.
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2980
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The 1996 Farm Bill mandates changes in federal agricultural programs, including phasing out the dairy price support program, modifying the Wetland Reserve Program, and revamping farm lending programs.
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2385
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Since 1989, the state has risen from seventh to second place in hog production. In 1994, the industry produced over $1,000,000,000 in live hogs and 25,000 full-time jobs.
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1225
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Recent trends in the pork industry in North Carolina suggest that the state will become the second largest hog-producing state by 1995.
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2309
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Between 1970 and 1993, state broiler and turkey production grew in value and volume. Nationally, the state ranks first in turkey and fourth in broiler production. Statewide in 1993, poultry and commercial eggs were over 30% of the agricultural market.
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3538
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The Tax Payers Relief Act of 1997 includes changes in capital gains taxes, agricultural programs, credits for education, child credits, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).
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1131
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A series of articles discusses tobacco's impact on North Carolina's and the U.S. economy, the flue-curing process, and the prognosis for tobacco's future.
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2461
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In 1959, tobacco made up 47 percent of the state's farm receipts, but by 1993, it had fallen to 19 percent. A drop in domestic smoking and stiff foreign competition were contributing factors.
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2310
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In addition to over 10,000 workers employed in poultry production in 1993, the industry also affects the state's economy by supporting over 42,000 workers in such areas as processing, wholesale and retail trade, and transportation.
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2462
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With solid waste increasing and landfills bulging, the state's counties and municipalities face hard choices in choosing types of disposal and recycling technologies, deciding on landfill locations, and finding money to pay for the programs.
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