36: Adam Caldwell’s Campaign for County Commissioner and the Fight to Preserve Farmland

We sit down with Adam Caldwell to unpack why Johnston County leads the nation in projected farmland loss, what a UDO really changes on the ground, and how citizen input can shape a better balance between growth, jobs, and agriculture. We cover buffers, bona fide farm status, easements, tax impacts, and the push to bring high-paying jobs closer to home.• why farmland loss in North Carolina accelerates and why Johnston County tops the list• what a unified development ordinance is and how it affects farms and neighborhoods• why early engagement matters• conservation easements and local resources that keep land in production• the cost of residential growth versus the fiscal benefits of ag and commercial uses• strategies to attract high-paying jobs and reduce commuter outflow• balancing property rights with the need to preserve prime soils• farmland preservation as local resilience and national securityDon’t forget to subscribe and follow us on InstagramIf you got a question or a topic you want us to dig into, let us knowWe want to hear from youJoin the conversationFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at [email protected]