Episode notes
Josh Ellis talks with North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler about the recently approved state budget and what it means for agriculture across the state. Troxler highlights nearly $47 million in one-time funding and additional recurring money for farmland preservation, calling the investment a major win for North Carolina agriculture. The conversation also examines the rapid loss of farmland as the state grows, including development pressures from housing and data centers, and whether current preservation efforts are keeping pace with the amount of farmland being lost.