Josh Blackman, a third-generation cotton farmer in North Carolina, operates advanced machinery that increases efficiency in cotton planting. However, he faces significant challenges due to the shift in the apparel industry, with 97% of clothes in the U.S. now imported. This impacts his profits because he's competing against international farmers who benefit from lower wages and fewer regulations. Blackman's concerns are amplified by volatile cotton prices and dependency on the global market, leading him to advocate for the return of manufacturing to the U.S. for greater demand for domestic cotton.
Cotton is so pretty at harvest time,
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