Martin Family Documentary 

This documentary outlines the genesis of Smithfield’s program from the perspective of the Martins, contract hog farmers for the company based in Wayne County, N.C., and highlights the importance of equity and inclusion in American agriculture
The Martins, who own J & J Martin Farm Produce, are descendants of Harry Martin, a North Carolina man who escaped enslavement and enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War as a member of the 135th United States Colored Troops (USCT). He returned to Wayne County and purchased land in 1883 that he later endowed to his children. His descendant, Larry Martin, has led farm operations for Martin Farms since 1986. In 2011, the family lost their ability to raise hogs after a weather event destroyed their hog barn.
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