Carrigan Farms: A Blue Ribbon-Winning Family

Just 30 minutes north of Charlotte in the Lake Norman area, Carrigan Farms, a 5th generation family farm, is growing blue ribbon winning produce, flowers and gourds. First founded in the 1750’s and settled in their current spot in Mooresville since 1902, Carrigan Farms is well-known for growing apples, strawberries, pumpkins and various other commodities. … Read more

A Look into the N.C. Seed Laboratory

“We want to not only help and protect those who plant the seed, but the ones who produce it, too,” said Dr. Dianne Farrer, the Seed & Fertilizer Administrator of the Plant Industry Division. With the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, The N.C Seed Laboratory’s mission is to ensure the truth in labeling … Read more