Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt

Official account of the 36th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

This Halloween, it’s the prices that are scary.

I grew up on a farm, and I know how hard our farmers work and how much they mean to our communities. I've heard from farmers across North Carolina, like Krystle and AJ Searles, who are struggling with the rising costs of fuel, fertilizer, and just about everything they need to keep their farms running. Tariffs and the war in Iran are making an already difficult situation worse. Our farmers need more than our thanks. They need Washington to step up and help.

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The N.C. Task Force on Child Care and Early Education kicked off its meeting by visiting a preschool classroom at Vandora Springs Elementary School. Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt said, “Being in that classroom was fantastic. I was so impressed by that teacher, the aides, and what the kids were able to do.” https://t.co/JV57Kkj2VL

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

Our Farmers Are Feeling the Squeeze. It’s Time to Help.
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[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

The Searles family relies on their pumpkin crop as a key source of income during the Halloween season. But thanks to out-of-control prices, sales are down, pumpkins are left unharvested, and they've lost income.

We need our leaders in Washington to wake up to the reality on the ground for farmers in Eastern North Carolina.

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

AJ and Krystle Searles own AJS Farms in Warsaw, NC. They told me that over the last year they've seen their equipment costs double while tariffs limited the available markets they could sell their crops to. This isn't sustainable.

Across the country and North Carolina, farmers are taking the brunt of significant cost increases on everything from fuel to fertilizer due to the President’s tariffs and the war in Iran. Our farmers need more than our thanks. They need Washington to step up and help.

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

Serving as the Co-Chair for the Governor's Task Force on Child Care and Early Education is some of the most important work I do as Lieutenant Governor.

At today's meeting at Vandora Springs Elementary School, we discussed how crucial funding for NC Pre-K is to our state's children and families.

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

The State Fair may be over, but I'm still thinking about the Apprenticeship NC Carpentry Pre-Apprentice Contest!

I was so excited to help present the awards to all the winners and celebrate the apprenticeship programs that are helping our state's workforce be Future-Ready.

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The next generation of cybersecurity experts reside in Cumberland County, if you ask Fayetteville Technical Community College President Dr. Mark Sorrells. https://t.co/Nyh6ZBiQd9

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If you work hard, where you come from should never limit how far you can go. Workforce programs like Weld to Work at @RoanokeChowanCC help folks in northeastern North Carolina build skills for in-demand careers while connecting local employers with the workers they need.

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

It’s a great day to go to the NC State Fair!

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

As always, I had a great time at this year’s North Carolina State Fair! The fair is a wonderful opportunity to showcase North Carolina’s top-producing industry and recognize the folks who grow our food, fiber, and crops. And in the face of rising costs, supporting our farmers has never been more important. It’s also a good chance to eat some incredible burnt ends!

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.@beaufortccc is Future-Ready!

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.@UNCWilmington can simulate cyberattacks on ships and train students to respond to them.

That’s what Jobs of the Future is all about: building the workforce we need for growing fields like cybersecurity while continuing to innovate in the industries that have long been strengths for our state.

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North Carolina Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt made the next stop on her Future-Ready Community College Tour, visiting Halifax CC's Advanced Manufacturing program, Dental Hygiene and Assistance programs, and on-campus Head Start pre-school.
“Between the emergence of AI and rising costs, it’s clear that the labor market is facing a lot of uncertainty. But I feel confident that community colleges like HCC can help us weather whatever comes next. They provide real value to their students and help them prepare for Future-Ready jobs that will always be in-demand.” - Lt. Governor Hunt
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[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

Last Friday was Future Farmers of America Day at the North Carolina State Fair.

@NCFFA plays a critical role in the development of agricultural leaders in our state. As our hard-working agricultural communities face increasing economic uncertainty, their work couldn’t be more important. Supporting our students in FFA means not only supporting the farmers who grow our food and fiber and make events like the State Fair possible, but also ensuring future generations can innovate in North Carolina’s top industry

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

Halifax Community College is a really impressive institution. Between the emergence of AI and rising costs, it’s clear that the labor market is facing a lot of uncertainty. But I feel confident that community colleges like HCC can help us weather whatever comes next. They provide real value to their students and help them prepare for Future-Ready jobs that will always be in-demand.

It was great to tour HCC's Advanced Manufacturing program, Dental Hygiene and Assistance programs, and on-campus Head Start pre-school.

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

North Carolina, it's time to make your voice heard in your communities, in Raleigh, and in Washington.

Early voting is happening now through October 31st. If you didn't get a chance to yet, you can register to vote in-person during early voting. Don't wait until Election Day!

To find your sample ballot, polling place, and more, visit https://t.co/Mxx8iUnQdZ.

[Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt @NCLtGovernor]

North Carolina is incredibly well positioned to lead in advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, aerospace and defense, cybersecurity, and more. But being ready for the future is not just about creating new technology. It is also about protecting it.

I was thrilled to speak at the Southeast Defense Innovation Center's Safeguarding America's Research conference last week and talk about how we protect the intellectual property and research that make those industries possible.