The following blog is a Got to Be NC Member Spotlight written by marketing specialist Heather Lifsey on Page Farms in Wake County. Driving down the roads in northwestern Wake County, you see construction in almost every direction. Among all the new buildings is one farm that has been growing crops for over 100 years. … Read more
If you’ve got a grill master, bbq fanatic or sauce lover on your holiday shopping list, skip the box set gifts this year and go local. North Carolina has many Got to Be NC members who are crafting some of the most flavorful sauces and seasonings in the state, and they make perfect gifts for … Read more
For many North Carolinians, the holiday season is all about gathering around the table with the people we love, and often sweet treats are part of what we look forward to year after year. For folks with food allergies or dietary restrictions, that sense of togetherness can be complicated. Feeling “included” at the table isn’t … Read more
Since its opening in 1978, Williams Plant Farm in Sims, has become a cornerstone of the state’s holiday season, supplying Christmas plants to homes, churches and florists across North Carolina. What began as a small venture has grown into a seasonal tradition that was built on hard work, big dreams and horticulture expertise. H.C. Williams’ … Read more
The classic holiday popcorn tin, often decorated with snowy scenes or jolly Santas, has been a seasonal staple for generations. Opening that tin to find three distinct sections — butter, cheese and caramel — was a moment of pure childhood magic. Poppy Hand-crafted Popcorn’s holiday flavors and exclusive holiday tin tap into that same nostalgia … Read more
If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for the person on your list who loves a good pour, consider keeping your gift close to home this year. North Carolina is home to hundreds of wineries stretching from the mountains to the coast. When you give a bottle of North Carolina wine this season, you’re giving … Read more
Skip the generic candy and treats from the big stores this year and gift the sweet tooth on your shopping list something made right here in North Carolina. Got to Be NC members are bringing Christmas cheer to hearts and homes with festive confections and holiday flavors that may only come around once a year. … Read more
Grillers, smokers and pitmasters can discover premium firewood, cooking wood and smoking chunks from Chatham County’s Kindled Provisions at the upcoming Got to Be NC Festival. Kindled Provisions will be among the dozens of Got to Be NC member companies that will fill the Got to Be NC Agriculture Pavilion in the Agri Supply Expo … Read more
At roughly the halfway point from when allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy to embark on the liberation of Western Europe (June 6) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s successful reelection bid that made him the only U.S. President to serve a fourth term (Nov. 7), another iconic household name took shape in 1944. Smokey Bear … Read more
Sometime around 2012, Michael Zink needed a new hobby to put his energy into. He acquired some bees and became a beekeeper just for fun. Right away, he had fun and enjoyed himself. Now, 11 years later, Michael Zink and his wife, Christina, have turned their passion in a profession with Sleepy Bee Worx, a … Read more
