Soar beyond mom’s expectations at The Blackbird Restaurant

If you are looking for a delicious and unique brunch destination for a Mother’s Day treat, the Blackbird Restaurant in Asheville provides the perfect setting with beautiful views and a variety of local dishes. The Blackbird Restaurant originally opened in Black Mountain but was relocated to the heart of downtown Asheville in 2012. Current owner … Read more

Fostering the Next Generation of N.C. Agriculture Leaders

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers or agriculture industry workers. Ally Edwards, an Agriculture Science Teacher at North Johnston Middle School, is one of those industry leaders. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages … Read more

N.C. Commissioner Troxler: Local Produce at Farmers Markets, Roadside Stands, and Grocery Stores

It’s a busy time of year for fruit and vegetable growers and you can find the efforts of their hard work at farmers markets, roadside stands and grocery stores. There’s no reason not to shop local. If consumers are looking for local produce, I can assure you it is out there. We are hitting a … Read more

A farming dream turned reality at Seven Sisters Farm

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Janice Fine, with Seven Sisters Farm, is one of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Be sure to tune in each Friday afternoon on social … Read more

Bold Beef at Harris-Robinette

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Patrick Robinette, with Harris-Robinette Beef, is one of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Be sure to tune in each Friday afternoon on social and … Read more

A growing passion for agriculture at Patterson Farms

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Randall Patterson of Patterson Farm Market & Tours is one of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Be sure to tune in each Friday afternoon … Read more

Faith and Farming at Gary Thomas Farm

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Gary Thomas of Gary Thomas Farm is one of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Be sure to tune in each Friday afternoon on social … Read more