HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974/01/07 RESOLUTION CONTINUANCE OF THE EXISTING ACREAGE-POUNDAGE TOBACCO MARKETING PROGRAMSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF HARNETT
THAT, WHEREAS, continuance of the existing acreage - poundage
tobacco marketing program is of paramount importance to the life
and growth of Harnett County, and
WHEREAS, a decision on the proposal by the Secretary of
Agriculture to terminate or modify the existing tobacco quotos is
imminent; and
WHEREAS, termination or substantially increasing tobacco
quotos by the Secretary would be detrimental to the tobacco
farmers of Harnett County;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners
of Harnett County that:
1. The Board of Commissioners of Harnett County opposes a
termination or substantial increase of tobacco marketing
quotos.
2. Our Senators and Congressman and the Secretary of
Agriculture be notified of this opposition.
Thies 7th �f January, 1974.
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M.'H. rock Chairman
H. D. Carson J
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