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The northern coastal counties of North Carolina have ideal soil conditions for growing potatoes. Discussed are John E. Ferebee Farming Inc., a century -old operation in Camden County and Black Gold Farms also in Camden and Columbia, NC
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"Cattlewoman AJ Stanaland lives her childhood ream of easing cattle and selling farm-to-table beef in a new old-fashioned way," Northwest Land & Cattle in Brunswick county opened an on-farm retail business this summer. the business offers individual cuts of beef and pork but otherwise sales are by the box to encourage use of the whole animal.
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Key mentions for the 2021 Fair are the Century Farm Family Reunion, The Got to Be NC Pavilion, Tractor Parade, Conservation Forest Building, Livestock Competitions and N.C. State Fair Family of the Day.
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Deans Farm Market has been an institution in Wilson County since 1965. James sharpe and wife Courtney took over the business in 2001. the sharps added a commercial kitchen to Deans in 2016. Customers can buy prepared foods sourced directly from the farm. An educational component provides youngsters with hands-on-activities and field trips around the farm.
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Currently, a number of North Carolina farm families offer bookings and overnight stays on their properties. Guests can experience a number of activities like piking berries, collecting eggs, etc. Information on five farms and ranches participating in this mutually beneficial form of agritourism are discussed.
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43271
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Alamance County is home to nine municipalities, discussed here in brief.
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43283
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Master Blend Family Farm of Duplin County is Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). As a whole, the pork industry employs 46,000 people in North Carolina. Ronald W. Simmons Jr. heads Master Blend, which now harvests about 5,400 pounds of pork each month.
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The H-2A temporary program allows allows farmers who anticipate not having enough labor to bring in non-immigrant workers to perform duties on a seasonal or temporary basis. Discussed in the article are J&J Thompson Farms in Wake County and Patterson Farm in Rowan County.
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The Wilson, N.C. business began in 2012 and in 2017 started growing a wide range of cut flowers. Today, it devotes more than sixty acres to fresh produce, sunflowers and other cut flowers. A sunflower maze is a special attraction. Collin and Ashley Blalock are owners.
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Primarily, habaneros, jalapenos and banana peppers make up the lion's share of all peppers grown commercially in North Carolina today. Ronnie and Stephanie Moore, owners of Ronnie Moore's Fruits and Vwggies produce upwards of 50 to 60 varieties of hot peppers eaxh year.
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"Wake County farmer shares his story of land preservation with a growing population of new neighbors." John Burt takes opportunity in educating neighbors in housing developments springing up around his farm. At 700 acres, Burt's "Iron Horse Farms" in Fuquay-Varina has been in his family since the 1750s. It was a King George II land grant. Burt is president of Wake County Farm Bureau.
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"Devon Goodwin uses his farms to feed local people and inspire black farmers." An Afghanistan war veteran, Goodwin suffered traumatic injury that caused him to redirect his life aspirations. He opened Off the Land Fames in Laurinburg in 2018. Goodwin sells produce wholesale and operates the only U-pick farm in the region.
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"Henderson County yields about 65% of the state's apples and is considered North Carolina's No. 1 apple producer, with the sweet -- and sometimes tart -- fruits ripening from mid-August to early November." Discussed are Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard and Mountain Fresh Orchards.
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"If you are a pickle lover, you've probably heard of Goldsboro and nearby towns with their flovorful reputation." Points of interest discussed are Mt. Olive Pickles, Seymour Johnson Airforce Base, and Old Waynesborough Park among others.
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North Carolina grows more than 60% of the total U.S. production of sweet potatoes, a distinction that has earned the sweet potato its role as the official state vegetable. Several receipes incorporating sweet potatoes follow.
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