Discovering NC Agriculture is a year-long series focusing on twelve N.C. grown, raised, caught, and made commodities. Tune in each month to see how an N.C. commodity is grown, harvested, packed for consumer use and more. Learn nutritional value, find fun recipes to try, hear from local chefs who use that product, and other unique commodity facts throughout the series. We look forward to helping you better understand some of our N.C. commodities and how they impact your everyday lives!
Since 1950, Burch Farms has been a quintessential Southern gem, embodying the rich agricultural heritage of southeastern North Carolina.
Spanning acres of fertile land, Burch Farms stands as a testament to generations of hard work, dedication, and a deep-rooted passion for farming. The farm specializes in organic and conventional farming with year-round harvests including sweet potatoes, kale, asparagus, broccoli, collard greens, cabbage, red beets, turnips and mustard greens.
People often ask why produce from Burch Farms just tastes better. They always say – it’s the dirt. The soil at Burch Farms is alive, rich in nutrients, and carefully tended with sustainable practices that bring out the natural flavor in everything they grow. It’s not just farming. It’s stewardship – and it starts from the ground up!