Farmville NC’s modern take on “Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future” through agribusiness transformation
My hometown in eastern North Carolina has a long history of excellence in the tobacco industry. Over the past fifty years, however, the economic growth in Farmville began to stall and tobacco production began to shift to other areas of the state, and even to other countries. After years of an agricultural lull, Farmville is slowly starting to restore its legacy as innovative and inspiring leaders in sustainable agriculture are moving into town and changing the tides. This op-ed is a culmination of local knowledge, transformative food system ventures, and love for a little town that lives up to its name.
About Macy: I’m pursuing my Master of Science in Sustainability and Development (c/o 2024) to learn more about strengthening the positive correlation between food system health and socioeconomic resiliency. Prior to the University of Michigan, I attended North Carolina State University where I got my Bachelor of Science in Agroecology.
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