Orange County NC Website
`J <br />"The citizens of North Carolina have always enjoyed a bounty of agricultural <br />products and resources. Today, North Carolina citizens are still dependent <br />upon the fruits of the land and the economic prosperity that they provide. <br />'Agriculture in the Balance 2002' provides a condensed summary of the value <br />of agriculture and the supporting services of the North Carolina Department <br />of Agriculture & Consumer Services. This booklet gives specifics on your <br />individual county and an overview of the entire state. <br />Agriculture is the bedrock of our state and a fundamental necessity Department of assure a <br />wholesome and productive society. The North Carolina <br />Agriculture & Consumer Services is committed to serving the citizens of our <br />state and securing a solid foundation for the future of agriculture. <br />Meg Scott Phipps , P4 <br />ommissioner of Agriculture <br />