Fair season? But it’s only August! When you think of the fair, you may picture carved pumpkins, flannel and the scent of kettle corn in the brisk fall air. Even though the summer heat is still upon us, fair season is almost here, with nearly two dozen fairs scheduled across the state over the next … Read more
Strawberry season in North Carolina is one of the best times of the year. The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and North Carolina strawberries are ripe for the picking and available at grocery stores, farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. North Carolina is one of the top strawberry producers … Read more
There’s a certain feeling that comes with the first real chill of of the year. The kind that sends you digging for gloves, humming along to holiday tunes and daydreaming about the glow of a freshly lit tree. For many families, that moment marks the start of a cherished tradition: piling into the car, winding … Read more
Agritourism options continue to grow in North Carolina, which is great for anyone looking for fun summer activities or even kids’ camps. VisitNCFarms.com features an online calendar of events to stay up on what is happening on farms across the state. Back in the Spring, we talked about all the activities starting to take place on agritourism … Read more
Rejoice strawberry lovers, depending on where you are in the state, strawberry season is here or almost here! Pick-your own farms in Eastern NC have opened and fresh, North Carolina berries can be found in some farmers markets and stores. Good news! North Carolina strawberries are starting to appear across the state at pick-your-own farms, … Read more
Standing on her family’s farm in Stokes County, Cheryl Ferguson can see the Sauratown Mountains and two of the range’s iconic landmarks: Hanging Rock and Cook’s Wall. Cheryl grew up on this land, and her roots here run deep: the 54-acre farm has been in her family for more than 150 years. Her father and … Read more
A trip to one Onslow County farm has become a holiday tradition for many families in North Carolina. Mike’s Farm in Beulaville was once a tobacco farm and later a Christmas tree farm. Now, it’s an agritourism farm, offering educational school programs, strawberry picking, pumpkin picking and a variety of other seasonal events. In the … Read more
March is celebrated as National Women’s Month, a time to recognize the many accomplishments of women. There’s a common misconception that agriculture is a male-driven field. In North Carolina, there’s many trail-blazing women that are not only making their impact felt at the farm level, but also on national agricultural boards, leading as ag researchers … Read more
The She Farms Tour offers something for everyone – Food trucks, wine, ice cream, products for sale, animals, activities, etc. It will be a great day. – Diana May, owner, Jordan Lake Christmas Tree Farm Last year, a few women farmers in Apex got together and held the first ever She Farms tour. The event … Read more
#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 public and teach them about our state’s number one industry. Each Thursday, we will feature a new … Read more
