N.C. Apple Festival

News Roundup: July 19-25

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. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “Farm Aid concert coming to Raleigh in September,” News & Observer: Since 1985, Farm Aid has had concerts in […]

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Photos from the Field: Brushy Mountain Apple Festival

The apple is a celebrated fruit in North Carolina, with two different festivals dedicated to the food. North Wilkesboro holds its annual one-day Brushy Mountain Apple Festival in October, when local apple growers set up throughout the festival to sell their apples, apple cider and dried apples. In Hendersonville, each Labor Day is celebrated with […]

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