Senator Walters grew up on the family tobacco farm and continues to be involved in agriculture through his family business. Senator Walters is open to new and innovative economic development in the area of agriculture and works with farmers to provide new opportunities for agricultural diversification:
- Continue to seek new business development in the areas of biotechnology
- Implement diversified crop production and crop usage to modernize farming in Robeson and Hoke counties
- Explore the development of alternative fuel sources through the use of forest products.
The State of North Carolina is at a crucial crossroads. North Carolinians need legislators with a business perspective and practical work ethic to lift our state from its current economic distress through the development of viable economic growth created by both small business and larger manufacturing and technology industries. The agricultural industry must meet this challenge as well by transforming to meet the demands for food and energy in the new global market. Most importantly, North Carolina needs a well-educated, skilled, and healthy citizenry to embrace and staff the businesses fueling this economic growth and development. These are exciting times requiring the dedication and commitment of all citizens to build a better North Carolina. I will work diligently to bring to reality this vision for North Carolina’s future.