Fact sheet: Hog farms and hurricanes

Fact sheet: Hog farms and hurricanes

Despite media reports, hog farms fare well during hurricanes. After all, North Carolina is no stranger to hurricanes, and North Carolina pig farmers have become adept at preparing for the storms. Since Hurricane Floyd hit the state in 1999, the state has seen no less...

Let it snow!

“Oh the weather outside is frightful…but the barns are soooo delightful…” Apologies to Dean Martin but this is the tune I’ve singing in my head as everyone does chores this morning. The outside thermometer read 12 degrees at 6 a.m. today.  Cold, especially this level...