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NC · S401INTRO · 4 COSPONSORS

NC Farm Act of 2025-2026

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Plain-English Summary

This bill makes several changes to North Carolina's agricultural laws. It requires the Department of Agriculture to update a plan for protecting agricultural water resources, including infrastructure and conservation. It also establishes a working group to control feral swine damage and makes technical corrections to swine farm siting rules. Additionally, the bill modifies eligibility for an animal waste fertilizer cost-share program, mandates a study on shellfish aquaculture leasing, and adjusts rules for composting equine and bovine mortality. Finally, it allows excused absences for students participating in equestrian competitions and other agricultural events.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 7 Sponsors
Democrat0Republican7Independent0Other0
  • R · PrimeWilliam Jackson
  • R · PrimeMichael Lazzara
  • R · PrimeVickie Sawyer
  • R · CoDanny Britt
  • R · CoJim Burgin
  • R · CoDavid Craven
  • R · CoTimothy Moffitt
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