W. Brent Jackson

W. Brent Jackson is an American politician and businessman currently serving as a member of the North Carolina Senate, representing the 9th district. A Republican, he has held significant leadership roles within the legislature, including serving as co-chairman of the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee. Outside of his political career, Jackson is the founder of Jackson Farming Company, a large-scale agricultural operation. He is known for his legislative work in agriculture and environmental policy, notably authoring the 2015 'ag-gag' bill.