Record #:

43374

Author(s):

Lockman, Cathy

Abstract:

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.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Summer 2022, p10-13

Subject(s):

Agribusiness; Produce farm; Wilson--agribusiness--produce and cut flowers

Record #:

43382

Author(s):

Mozo, Jessica

Abstract:

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.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Summer 2022, p14-16

Subject(s):

Peppers (Hot)--North Carolina--Raleigh; Ronnie Moore's Fruits & Veggies (Raleigh)

Record #:

43383

Author(s):

Stroop, Rachel

Abstract:

"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.

Source:

North Carolina Field and Family (NoCar S 1 N672), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Summer 2022, p6-8

Subject(s):

Farmland--North Carolina; Farms--Wake County; Agriculture--Wake County; Iron Horse Farms (Fuquay-Varina)