Record #:

43271

Author(s):

Helmer, Jodi

Abstract:

Alamance County is home to nine municipalities, discussed here in brief.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Spring 2022, p18-21

Subject(s):

Alamance County; Alamance County--Description and travel

Record #:

43283

Author(s):

Hill, Kim

Abstract:

Master Blend Family Farm of Duplin County is Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). As a whole, the pork industry employs 46,000 people in North Carolina. Ronald W. Simmons Jr. heads Master Blend, which now harvests about 5,400 pounds of pork each month.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Spring 2022, p10-12

Subject(s):

Pork farming--Duplin County; Master Blend Family Farm--Duplin County; Agriculture--Duplin County

Record #:

43284

Author(s):

Mozo, Jessica

Abstract:

The H-2A temporary program allows allows farmers who anticipate not having enough labor to bring in non-immigrant workers to perform duties on a seasonal or temporary basis. Discussed in the article are J&J Thompson Farms in Wake County and Patterson Farm in Rowan County.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Spring 2022, p6-8

Subject(s):

Farm Labor--Wake County; Farm Labor--Rowan County; Labor; Agriculture--Labor--Migrant; H-2A Guest Worker Program (Agriculture)