Cumberland farmers keep faith after Florence
Much like all the years before, farmers in eastern North Carolina looked at the 2018 growing season through hopeful eyes.They purchased their seed, fertilizer, and pesticides. They prepared equipment and coordinated their labor force. When the time was right, they broke ground and began planting. The crops were diligently managed and every farmer hoped at some point in the season to hear those three magic words: “The market’s up!”However, 2018 reminded us […]
