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Lorenda Overman’s grandson Wade, 2, drives his tractor around the backyard at Overman Farms in Goldsboro, N.C., Monday, March 6, 2017. Lorenda started the family farm with her husband, Harrell, more than 30 years ago and they have grown into 5,000 acres of row crops with thousands of hogs. Lorenda has been heavily involved in the world of North Carolina agriculture with large roles in the Pork Council and state Farm Bureau among other groups. (North State Journal/North State Journal)