N.C. pecans

N.C. pecan operation rises to the challenge of Christmas rush

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Like many businesses, Elizabeth’s Pecans gets a big boost from the holiday shopping season. For the company based in Sampson County, this Christmas is no different. So the extra effort to be ready shifted to a higher gear around August and into September. “I start ordering extra cans and bags we use in the boxes … Read more

November is N.C. Pecan Month

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As families prepare for the holiday season, N.C. pecan farmers are harvesting their crop. The Tar Heel state produces 3 to 5 million pounds of pecans annually, and 2017 is shaping up to be a great year. That’s welcome news for local growers after last year’s crop was devastated when Hurricane Matthew pummeled Southeastern North … Read more