Strawberry season in North Carolina is one of the best times of the year. The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and North Carolina strawberries are ripe for the picking and available at grocery stores, farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. North Carolina is one of the top strawberry producers … Read more
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
Rejoice strawberry lovers, depending on where you are in the state, strawberry season is here or almost here! Pick-your own farms in Eastern NC have opened and fresh, North Carolina berries can be found in some farmers markets and stores. Good news! North Carolina strawberries are starting to appear across the state at pick-your-own farms, … Read more
No matter what crop farmers are growing, the department’s Agronomic Services Division can help them improve the crop and yields through soil, water and tissue testing services offered. Brad Thompson is a regional agronomist serving Anson, Chatham, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond and Stanley counties and specializes in fruit and vegetable production. He works one-on-one with … Read more
UNC students Alex Piasecki and Patrick Mateer probably didn’t know that they were on the verge of creating a successful locally frozen produce company when they first started working at a donation station at the Carrboro Farmers Market in 2014. It was here that they noticed a mismatch between supply and demand — with family … Read more
The N.C. State Fair is a place where thrill-seekers and foodies can enjoy exciting rides and tasty treats; however, it is also a time to celebrate local agriculture and the hardworking folks who make it our state’s leading industry. Farm Family of the Day, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co., is a program that recognizes one … Read more
Summary: North Carolina farmers have been able to supply over $3.6 million worth of food products to schools across the state, which is a new record for the N.C. Farm to School program. Schools have increased their purchases of North Carolina products thanks to USDA funding through the Local Food for Schools Cooperative. In addition … Read more
This is the second year of the Young Farmer of the Day program at the Got To Be N.C. Festival. This program, sponsored by AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit, recognizes three young farmers who work hard everyday to impact our state’s agriculture industry & blaze the trail for a strong future. Individuals either … Read more
Mother’s Day is a special time of year to celebrate all the moms and influential women in our lives. There’s nothing better than spending time with those that we love and what better gift to give mom this holiday than quality time together on the farm. We’ve narrowed down a few farms across the state … Read more
Spring is a great time of year for many reasons — the return of warm weather plus the growing season getting under way, and then there is strawberry season! For strawberry lovers, it seems like it is such a short window of time to enjoy these tasty berries. But for the next five weeks, fresh … Read more
