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Shoppers can find lots of local produce in season now as farmers markets are hitting their peak. Shopping local helps support farmers, ensuring access to local foods.

by Heather Overton | Jun 7, 2022

Farmers markets are bustling places across North Carolina with many fresh fruits, vegetables and meats being available now for shoppers. Supporting farmers markets helps support North Carolina farmers who face significant increases in input costs. Talking Points: Weren’t we just celebrating Christmas? And talking about North Carolina Christmas trees? It’s hard to believe it’s […]

A legacy and a mission to provide healthy food

by Heather Overton | Feb 18, 2022

When Demetrius Hunter looks around his community, he sees a lot of fast food and convenience stores. He is on a mission to change that. Hunter is program director for Grocers on Wheels, a non-profit initiative that works to decrease rural and urban community’s food insecurity. The initiative provides a mobile market to areas in […]

Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

by Beth Romer | Aug 3, 2021

Where can we find farmers markets and what makes them successful? While celebrating National Farmers Market Week this week, the first week of August, we sat down for a few moments with Kevin Hardison, agricultural marketing specialist with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, to discuss the great diversity of farmers markets available […]

Among city streets, urban farm connects people to agriculture

by Brandon Herring | Aug 5, 2020

National Farmers’ Market Week takes place Aug. 2-8, 2020. Farmers’ markets across North Carolina offer communities access to fresh, nutritious food, while also stimulating local economies. National Farmers’ Market Week is a time to celebrate those who produce fresh foods in our state. Whether you visit a roadside stand or the State Farmers’ Market, take […]

N.C. Farm Stands find answers for safer operation during COVID-19

by Brandon Herring | May 18, 2020

As many of North Carolina’s produce stands and farmers markets geared up for the spring and summer season this year, there were a lot of questions facing farmers and others who operate those markets. This big question about how to operate in the era of COVID-19, led to lots of other questions. “What should we […]

Today’s Topic: COVID-19, social distancing and farmers markets; markets need the public’s help

by Heather Overton | Apr 7, 2020

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” We are beginning to get into the busier time at our farmers markets, which is creating challenges for social distancing. We are asking the public to help us keep these markets open, by doing their part on […]

Baked Apple French Toast

by Emily Hughes | Jan 3, 2019

During the colder months, it’s always nice to have a homemade, warm breakfast recipe to turn to. Whether you make this a regular weekend breakfast for the family, or spoil your friends and house guests with this delicious and sweet dish, the recipe is sure to be a favorite. North Carolina ranks 9th in the […]

Recipe: Roast in the Crock Pot

by Emily Hughes | Dec 27, 2018

As the holiday season is ending, easy dinners are a must. Even some of the best dinners can take little effort! Grab your crock pot and jot down this delicious, slow cooked meal for any dinner occasion. This preparation is very simple and you can leave it to cook while you go about your day. […]

News Roundup: July 13-20

by Heather Overton | Jul 20, 2018

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. “Western Wake Farmers Market is Home at Last,” Cary Magazine: The Western Wake Farmers Market is open Saturdays on Town Hall Drive in Morrisville. Eight years after its founding, the Western Wake […]

Recipe: Southern Smoke BBQ’s Mexican street corn (elotes)

by Heather Overton | Jul 19, 2018

This spring Southern Smoke BBQ held one of it’s popular South Supper Series at it’s location in Garland. This event celebrates farm-to-table in a community atmosphere centered around a culinary theme. It’s a big event for the one-caution-light town and draws visitors from several hours away. The spring event fell on Cinco De Mayo, which inspired […]

News Roundup: June 16 – 22

by Heather Overton | Jun 22, 2018

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. “MO mayor blasts Farm Bill protest before legislature,” Mount Olive Tribune: The N.C. Farm Act of 2018 is strongly supported by Mount Olive Mayor Joe Scott, who spoke before members […]

Ice cream, lemonade and berries galore at the State Farmers Market Blueberry Day

by Molly Smith | Jun 21, 2018

In North Carolina, summer isn’t defined by blue skies, sunny days and barbecue – we have that all year long. Instead, we know it’s summer when blueberry season rolls around. Fittingly, Blueberry Day at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh was held on Thursday, June 21 – the day of the summer solstice. Farmers gathered […]

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