Jodi Helmer

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A chicken-or-egg problem for poultry processing

by Jodi Helmer April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Since 2017 plant closure, North Carolina poultry farmers struggle to find new solutions for processing.

Hemp is a hot crop, so why are so few Black farmers growing it?

by Jodi Helmer March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

Crime & Justice

Job skills grow in jail garden program

by Jodi Helmer January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Black farmers markets grow in North Carolina

by Jodi Helmer November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

Farmers in NC Coastal Plains adjusting, could feel impact of pandemic for years

by Jodi Helmer October 12, 2020October 12, 2020