As one of North Carolina’s 2,007 Century farms and 115 Bicentennial farms recognized by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Sauls Family Farm in Greene County has cemented its spot in the state’s agricultural fabric and history. But the...
Century Farm Family Program
More than a mansion, Ag runs deep at Biltmore
#EscapeWithNCAg is a year-long series that will focus on agritourism across North Carolina. Many farms, wineries and other agricultural businesses in our state offer events such as tours, yoga, educational classes, pick-your-own events and festivals, to entertain the...
Beautiful Views with the Bison at Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm
#EscapeWithNCAg is a year-long series that will focus on agritourism across North Carolina. Many farms, wineries and other agricultural businesses in our state offer events such as tours, yoga, educational classes, pick-your-own events and festivals, to entertain the...
Rich History and Deep Roots at Lloyd’s Dairy
#EscapeWithNCAg is a year-long series that will focus on agritourism across North Carolina. Many farms, wineries and other agricultural businesses in our state offer events such as tours, yoga, educational classes, pick-your-own events and festivals, to entertain the...
This Century Farm is Breaking Barriers in Agriculture
The Farm to Vittles, located in Delco, has not only a vibrant history but is currently breaking barriers for women in agriculture. Run by April Lennon Simpson, Farm to Vittles is just ten years away from being a 200-year-old farm. April, however, is not the first...
Centuries of tradition fostering love and family legacy
For over 100 years, Bobby Royals’ family has been farming the land in Trinity, North Carolina. A member of our Century Family Farm program, The Barn at Royal Gait continues that family legacy of farming today as well as fosters love across the state in their beautifully restored barn wedding venue. The Barn at Royal […]
Carrying on a Century Farm legacy at Hoggard Farm
The Farm Family of the Day program is a new addition to the N.C. State Fair. The program recognizes 11 farm families who work hard everyday to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. The program is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and will run […]
Century Farm Families honored at reunion at the N.C. State Fair.
Summary: Yesterday we honored families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more in what we called the 50th + One Anniversary of the Century Farm Family program. A total of 1,970 farms are classified as Century Farms. Of those, 90 are registered as Bicentennial Farms for 200 or more years of continual […]
Over 200 years of heart and devotion at Wadsworth Acres
The Farm Family of the Day program is a new addition to the N.C. State Fair. The program recognizes 11 farm families who work hard everyday to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. The program is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and will run […]
Century Farm Spotlight: Warriors Ridge Farm’s lasting legacy
To say that Wade Reid was born into farming would be true. His 450-acre farm, named Warriors Ridge, has been in his family since at least 1717, although many of the official records from the farm that would have dated back to this time were destroyed when the Union Army burned the Pasquotank County Courthouse […]
Century Farm Feature: Wakelon Angus Farms
Wakelon Angus Farms in Zebulon can trace its history back not just a century, but over two centuries. The farm, which is owned and operated by the Fowler family, can trace its history back to 1743, making the farm 278 years old. The story of Wakelon Farms is a story of family legacy. The farm’s […]
Century Farm Feature: Ogburn Berries & Produce
Ogburn Berries & Produce is a family-owned strawberry and produce farm in Willow Spring in Johnston County. The farm is currently operated by 4th generation farmer, Sim Ogburn. The farm was bought in the early 1900s by Sim’s great-grandfather, Simeon Lloyd Ogburn, from whom Sim gets his name. The farm has remained within the family […]