Record #:

42741

Author(s):

Jolley, Annelise

Abstract:

The North Carolina Century Farm program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. About 2,000 farms have been recognized since its inception.More recently, more than several dozen farms have joined the Bicentennial Farm program. Indigo Farms in Calabash and Harrell Hill Farms near the North Carolina and Tennessee state border are featured.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 7 Issue 3, Fall 2020, p14-17

Subject(s):

Century Farm Families; Century Farms--North Carolina

Record #:

43734

Author(s):

Caitlin Sloan

Abstract:

In this article the author is discussing how four farms in Durham are considered century farms which is a classification that protects the land from future development. There is over 2,000 farms in North Carolina that are considered century farms. The director of N.C Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Andrea Ashbly, states that the century farm designation is meant to help recognize farms that have had decades or centuries of hard work put into them by the families that have lived there. As well as applauding the families that kept the farm running and within the family.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 35 Issue 11, March 2018, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Century Farms--North Carolina; Agriculture; Farm life; Farmers and farming