Farmers gather for state's annual Farm Bureau meeting

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr and Gov. Beverly Perdue were among the many elected officials in attendance.

The governor said the Christmas holiday highlights the importance of the state's agriculture.

North Carolina ranks second in the nation for both Christmas tree and turkey production.

Also at the meeting, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced that he would seek re-election in 2012.

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