In 1950, Faircloth purchased 1,000 acres of land in Sampson County, which he turned into a prominent cattle and hog farm.SENATE BIO. The News and Observer. October 20, 1998. p. 10. He also engaged in business ventures such as construction and auto dealerships. One impetus for his political activism was his disagreement with the increasing regulations targeting large hog farming operations such as his, fueled by an environmentalist and populist backlash.
In 1950, Faircloth purchased 1000 acres of land in Sampson County, which he turned into a prominent cattle and hog farm.SENATE BIO. The News and Observer. October 20, 1998. p. 10. He also engaged in business ventures such as construction and auto dealerships. One impetus for his political activism was his disagreement with the increasing regulations targeting large hog farming operations such as his, fueled by an environmentalist and populist backlash.