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Doug Carrigan discusses his business owning and managing Carrigan Farms located in Mooresville, North Carolina. Mr. Carrigan speaks of his passion for producing quality crops and bringing the enjoyment of country life to the public through agritourism. He discusses the need for farmers to change alongside the market to suit the needs of modern consumers. Other subjects discussed are how the farm evolves to meet market demands by farming certain produce, selling ready made products, and offering recreational farm experiences. Mr. Carrigan discusses the need for agricultural zoning codes to be revised to take into account agritourism and farming events. He details challenges facing the farming community regarding taxes, development rights, and government demands.

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