The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market has a new market manager. Amie Newsome, a former Johnston County extension agent, became the first female full-time manager of the market. She replaces Fred Cole, who retired in December. In recent years, Charlotte has seen a dramatic increase in population. In addition, an increased demand for local food has […]
It’s peak blueberry season in North Carolina, and the State Farmers Market in Raleigh was the place to celebrate. Blueberry season stretches from May to mid-July, so they are plentiful and delicious right now. In addition to a plentiful selection to choose from, visitors were treated to fresh blueberry samples, a delicious blueberry crunch dessert, […]
Officially, it may be spring, but for many parts of North Carolina the past two weeks have felt more like winter. This weekend should be nicer across most of the state, so why not get out and enjoy the weather at a local farmers market? North Carolina is fortunate to have an abundance of farmers markets in almost every part […]
Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “After Flooding, NC Crops Faring Pretty Well,” Southern Farm Network: Last time we heard from Kent Messick, Section Chief […]
Around here, we think strawberries are really special. We add them to our cereal in the morning, mix them into our smoothies in the afternoon and make desserts from them in the evening . That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but there is no denying our love for N.C. strawberries. In fact, our state is the fourth largest […]
Former Agriculture Commissioner Jim Graham visits with a contestant (and possible future contestant) in a State Farmers Market dairy milking contest. Although it hasn’t hosted any dairy milking contests lately, the State Farmers Market in Raleigh keeps a full calendar of events throughout the year, as well as the WNC market, Charlotte market, Piedmont-Triad market […]
The recent warm spring weather likely has gardeners excited and maybe a little frustrated, too. For those who love digging in the dirt, waiting for the last chance of frost to pass is akin to a 3-year-old patiently waiting to eat a piece of birthday cake sitting right in from of him. It’s a struggle. […]
Strawberry shortcake, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry cupcakes, strawberry cobbler, strawberry ice cream, strawberries and cream… I could go on, but I’m getting hungry. It’s officially strawberry season and the red fruit is being celebrated at Thursday’s Strawberry Day at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You’ll find free samples and […]