H.B. Thompson Farms Brings NC Popcorn to Got to Be NC Festival For First Time

Picture a corn field in your mind. Row after row of tall, perfectly-grown stalks waiting to be harvested. Now, where was the farm you pictured? It’s ok if the farm you pictured was in Kansas, Nebraska or Iowa. While corn is typically associated with the Midwest and plains states, H.B. Thompson Farms in Whitakers, Edgecombe … Read more

Blossoming Beauty at Davis Boxwood & Daylily Garden

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Rebecca Davis, with Davis Boxwood & Daylily Garden, 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

Years of farming strawberries at Ingram Family Farm

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Rhonda Ingram with Ingram’s Strawberry 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

The symbiotic relationship between a chef and a farmer

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Anna and Paul Littman, with Ivy Creek Farm, are two of those farmers and they help drive innovation and inspire eating local with their friend and chef, Richard Gras. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December … Read more

Spring ushers in strawberry season

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The recent cold temperatures kept strawberry growers busy frost protecting their plants, but it appears to have been successful. Fresh strawberries are starting to come in now in Eastern counties, with more expected over the next two weeks. Summary of Talking Points: I am happy to get to talk about one of my favorite “seasons” … Read more

A legacy of farming fresh fruits and vegetables at Ronnie Moore’s Fruits & Veggies

Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Ronnie and Stephanie Moore of Ronnie Moore’s Fruits & Veggies are two of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Be sure to tune in each … Read more