S355 - North Carolina Farm Act of 2024. (SL 2024-32)

Overview: Section 10 of S.L. 2024-32 expands the eligible uses of certain swine and dairy assistance program funds administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) to provide assistance to swine producers at a rate of $70 per head for renovations to convert existing barn space to sow housing. $70 per head represents approximately 5.4% of the cost of an average sow space, which is the same percentage cost as the $10 per head for finishing spaces.

This section became effective July 3, 2024.