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1. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm

2. Winchester Creek Farm

3. Grandad's Apples

4. Justus Orchard

5. Island Farm

6. Carrigan Farms

7. Apple Hill Farm

8. Spring Haven Farm

9. Sky Top Orchard

10. Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard

11. The Orchard at Altapass

12. Simply Natural Creamery

13. Gillis Hill Farm

14. Fearrington Village

15. Latta Place Historic Site

16. Wehrloom Honey

17. Stoney Hollow Farm

18. Darnell Farms

19. Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

20. Divine Llama Vineyards

21. Hickory Nut Gap Farm

22. Sweet Betsy Farm

23. Ye Olde Goat Farm

24. Wise Acres Organic Strawberry Farm

25. English Farmstead Cheese

26. Homeland Creamery

27. Mike's Farm

28. Buck Creek Trout Farm

29. Priority Farm LLC

30. Hall Family Farm

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Fun at the Farm: Apples, Pumpkins, Corn Mazes and Hayrides

Spend a day at farms in North Carolina, where fruits are ripe for picking, pumpkins inspire the season and corn mazes add to the fun.

From late summer through fall, many farms in North Carolina come alive as fun destinations for the whole family. Pick mouthwatering apples and picture-perfect pumpkins, find your way through corn mazes, and kick back and enjoy a hayride. Plus, as the fall season progresses, you can experience these activities in the midst of colorful autumn leaves.

1 Darnell Farms

This 100-acre farm offers a farmers market, a corn maze, wagon rides, live music and even camping. The Appalachian Trail and Fontana Lake are nearby to explore.

2 Grandad’s Apples 'N Such

Located on 100 acres , this family-run farm offers more than 30 varieties of apples for purchase. You can also pick pumpkins, explore the corn maze, visit barnyard animals, and shop at the country store and bakery.

3 Sky Top Orchard

At an elevation of 3,000 feet, Sky Top Orchard has a wide variety of pick-your-own apples throughout October, and activities continue through late November or early December. Aside from panoramic views, the orchard also offers hayrides, an animal park, a playground and gem mine.

4 Creasman Farms

This family-run farm boasts 35 acres of apples for picking, as well as pumpkins, gourds and beans. Don't miss out on the baked goods and apple cider slushies.

5 The Orchard at Altapass

This historic farm is more than 100 years old. In addition to apple picking, the orchard celebrates the people, music and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There’s a special event here every weekend day of apple harvest season mid-September through late October.

6 Smith’s Nursery

Smith's Nursery offers pumpkin picking, goat walks and yoga, hayrides and more in the fall. Plus, there’s a farm stand. During its annual Fall Festival, visitors are treated to bluegrass and folk music, storytelling and pumpkin painting.

7 Vollmer Farm

On fall weekends, Vollmer Farm’s Back Forty Playground opens and the fun really begins. A Great Pumpkin Jump trampoline, a 100-foot underground slide, hayrides and a kids' zip line are just a few activities the family can enjoy, in addition to pumpkin picking.

8 Rural Hill's Amazing Maize Maze

Wander through 7 acres of corn maze that will test your knowledge and directional skills. You can also pick pumpkins (in October) and take hayrides around the farm.

9 Lineberger’s Farm

Lineberger's Farm has an abundance of fall produce including pumpkins, gourds and Muscadine grapes.

10 Ken’s Korny Corn Maze

This 6-acre corn maze is North Carolina’s first and longest-running corn maze. There’s also a small maze for kids, pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn box and a hay jump.

11 Maize Adventure at Kersey Valley

In addition to a 10.5-acre corn maze , you can also pick pumpkins, ride trains, mine for gems, dig for fossils and much more. General admission includes unlimited rides.

12 Gross Farms

This farm’s 10-acre corn maze comprises three puzzles with checkpoints to track progress. There’s also a pumpkin patch, hayrides, a Pumpkin Jump and a 40-foot slide.

13 Sonlight Farms

Plan a day of family fun, including a corn maze and kids' maze, the Bouncin' Barnyard, a giant slide, hayrides, plenty of outdoor games and pumpkin picking. Sonlight Farms is open from late September through October.

14 Hill Ridge Farms

Celebrate this farm’s multiweek Fall Festival from late September through late October, complete with hayrides, a pumpkin patch and gemstone panning. There is also a jumping pillow plus an 80-foot slide at Hill Ridge Farms .

15 Mike’s Farm

A year-round agritourism destination , this farm offers hayrides and a pumpkin patch during October. Visitors will also find a barnyard full of friendly animals and a bakery known for its fudge and other treats.

16 Hubb’s Corn Maze

Hubb's Corn Maze covers more than 10 acres and includes several mazes of various skill levels. Plus, there’s a shorter, easier maze for children as well as a "past dark" flashlight maze in late October. You’ll also find pumpkins, hayrides and other family activities.

17 Briley’s Farm Market

Fall activities at Briley's Farm Market include a pumpkin patch, corn mazes, hayrides and a haunted field. Children can enjoy pony rides and a kids' play area.

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Learn how to use the Visit NC Farms app to plan your next agritourism adventure.

Whether you’re looking for seasonal produce or good old-fashioned fun, you can plan a visit to a North Carolina farm using the Visit NC Farms app . Developed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and managed by community-based app administrators, the app is now in the process of statewide expansion. Just download it for free from the App Store or Google Play and start exploring agribusiness destinations in your own community and across the state. You can browse categories ranging from farmers markets and local restaurants to U-pick operations, farm stays, tours, special events and more.

To learn more about the app, go to visitncfarmstoday.com .

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The Visit NC Farms App connects residents and visitors to local farms. Find local foods and drinks, farm stands, activities, and more.

There is an annual $50 membership fee for participating farms and agribusinesses to be included in the app. However, this year we are fortunate to have  our Sponsor  Davie County Chamber of Commerce supporting our local farmers! 

Contact Extension at 336-753-6100 for an application or more information. 

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Agritourism in North Carolina

More than just field trips and family fun, agritourism educates the public and preserves rural heritage

Agritourism – a hybrid of agriculture and tourism – refers to activities or events that take place on working farms for the enjoyment and education of the public.

Farmers increasingly rely on agritourism to support the family farm and strengthen their connection with the community by creating unique, memorable experiences for visitors throughout the year. Ultimately, agritourism is a way to immerse yourself in the beauty and splendor of North Carolina agriculture.

There are more than 1,000 farms that offer agritourism activities across North Carolina

Whether you indulge in one of our state’s wineries or craft breweries; enjoy a fun fall outing with corn mazes, hay rides and pumpkin patches; engage in a pick-your-own adventure for local foods like apples, berries and even Christmas trees ; or culminate a different kind of engagement with an on-the-farm wedding, agritourism in North Carolina offers something for everyone. We see you goat yoga gurus out there too!

While the recreational perks often play a central role for visitors, agritourism is also a vital tool for educating the public about agriculture, preserving treasured farmland, and passing along rural heritage and traditions for future generations, according to Carla Barbieri , an agritourism specialist with NC State Extension.

We spent some time with Carla to learn more about North Carolina’s agritourism offerings and the impact they make for farm families. Check out our latest On the Farm feature to find out how you can experience the best of North Carolina agriculture for yourself!

This segment was developed in conjunction with the Farms, Food and You podcast . Listen to Agritourism: Heading Out to the Farm to learn more about North Carolina agritourism and how industry leaders and farmers are planning for the fall season!

Farm visit tips.

Fall usually means corn mazes, pumpkin patches, pick-your-own produce and more ways to experience North Carolina farms, but things may look a little different this year because of COVID-19 and social distancing. Nonetheless, many farms are still holding modified events and adopting safety measures to ensure a fun, safe family outing on the farm.

Carla Barbieri recommends following all safety guidelines aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. She also offers tips in this episode of the Farms, Food and You podcast to ensure an enjoyable visit to a farm — find a few pointers below:

• Go open-minded. Agriculture may be a different environment than we’re used to right now, but farmers are doing everything they can to maximize your experience.
• Wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty!
• Be respectful of any guidelines at the farm. If they ask you not to go to a certain plot, please don’t go there. It’s not a theme park or a staged production, it’s a real working farm.
• Ask questions! One of the wonderful things about agritourism is that farmers like engaging with the public. If you ask a question, the farmer will take the time to respond.

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• Right now, the app covers about a third of the state, including areas in the mountains, Piedmont and coastal plain. Other areas are being added moving forward.
• North Carolina Agritourism Resources — find farm experiences across the state for tours, pick-your-own, holiday activities, weddings and more.
• N.C. State Fair — the annual fair that we all know and love may have been canceled in 2020, but there are still activities taking place, including opportunities to enjoy your favorite “fair food”!
• NC State Extension Tourism — explore a wealth of information ranging from news about virtual farm tours to resources for agribusinesses responding to COVID-19. You can also see the latest tweets from @NCExtTourism .
• North Carolina Women in Agritourism — discover the impact that women farmers are making through their agritourism businesses in North Carolina in this video series from NC State.

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Now that spring is finally here, it is a great time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Recent surveys show many families plan to make leisure trips closer to home and to less crowded venues. I can’t think of a better way to spend some quality time outdoors than connecting with our local farms. That’s why I’m so excited to share some really great news…there is an app for that!

If you haven’t already, you need to check out the Visit NC Farms mobile app to help guide you through the discovery of some of the many neat places to visit. Whether it is educational farm tours, farmers markets, and U-pick operations, local shopping and dining, or even a farm stay, you can find it using this app. Once you download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you are literally a click away from finding endless opportunities both near and far with contact information, pictures, and directions. Some assets even share their websites and social media contact. Using cell phone technology, navigation to farms and other destinations with the app work both when WI-FI is available, and more importantly, when offline. You can search for specific items or view asset listings in broad categories like tours, animals, farm stands, products in local stores, kid-friendly, and events for inspiration.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission helped bring this idea to reality. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center is proud to be a partner in assisting with the growing effort behind this tool to help connect our community with our rural agribusinesses, with much appreciation to Robeson County Farm Bureau for their financial support. Agriculture is our number one industry but continues to need your support. We are in the midst of strawberry season with several local vendors awaiting your visit. Many farm stands will be opening up in the coming weeks with more fresh products to choose from. We already have close to 20 assets listed on the app for Robeson County alone with much more potential ahead. You may be surprised to learn what gems we have right here in our area. From produce, fruits, local meat, wineries, ornamental plants, recreational fishing, goat yoga, alpacas, or workshops on needle felting and felted soap, you can find it right here in Robeson County. The COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumers towards buying more local products over the last year. I hope this trend will continue as we see social, economic, and environmental benefits from supporting agritourism. So go ahead and download the app to get started. Let the fun and connection to our farms begin. If you don’t see one of your favorite venues on the app, have them contact our office. For more information visit Visit NC Farms Today .

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3 Itineraries to Explore North Carolina Farms & Dine Locally

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I am excited to share more information on a new app that is perfect for exploring North Carolina and supporting local farmers and businesses! The Visit NC Farms app is a great way to find farms and activities that are nearby or along the way if you’re taking a road trip across the state! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using this app to find new places to stop on my trips as I am working my way through my North Carolina 100 County Tour !

3 Itineraries to Explore North Carolina Farms & Dine Locally

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Take a day trip to Warren County, NC ! It’s located in the Piedmont region, a little over an hour from Raleigh. Here are suggestions for the perfect day trip!

First stop, visit a variety of local farmers and artisans at the Warren County Growers’ Association Farmers Market . You’ll find fresh produce, meat, homemade soaps, eggs, fresh cut flowers, handmade crafts, jellies, jams, and homemade baked goods! 

When cantaloupes are in season, you *must* stop in Ridgeway to get the best Ridgeway cantaloupes .

Stop in Norlina for a wine tasting at Seven Springs Farms and Vineyards . Located in Norlina, this vineyard is family owned and operated on a property that features 7 naturally created springs. Enjoy time on the farm with a glass of wine! 

Take a short drive into Warrenton to enjoy dinner at Robinson Ferry Restaurant & Spirits . Try the fried green tomatoes to start, which are served with pimento cheese and corn relish. You can’t go wrong with a deluxe burger and the shrimp and grits!

Finish your trip with dessert from Chilly Chicken Creamery , with seasonal flavors such as Ridgeway Cantaloupe Sorbet and Apple Butter Ice Cream, made with local apples from Bender Farms in Warren County. Pair the Apple Butter Ice Cream with oatmeal raisin cookies for an ice cream sandwich. 

Explore Halifax County and Dine Locally with I’m Fixin’ To

Halifax County is my home county, where my grandfather was a North Carolina farmer himself. Here is the perfect itinerary for exploring the area’s agriculture.

If you’re traveling from the Triangle, be sure to stop at Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts in Enfield. This facility is family owned and operated for over 50 years. The cajun peanuts are delicious!

Head to the Roanoke Valley Farmers Market , which offers fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs and meats, local honey, ornamental plants, local artisan products and many other things. 

Stop at Windy Acres Farm for fresh produce right from the fields. This family owned farm has been around for over 50 years and sells fruits and vegetables. 

Finish your trip with supper at the Hen and the Hog in historic Halifax. The restaurant serves delicious meals featuring produce from local vendors and farms, including the Roanoke Valley Farmers Market and Windy Acres Farm.

Explore Surry & Yadkin Counties and Dine Locally with I’m Fixin’ To

Don’t sleep on the Western NC wineries and vineyards . The Yadkin Valley Wine Trail offers quite the experience just a short drive from the Triangle or Triad.

Enon Meadows Farm is an all-natural farm featuring seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs on a family-run farm.

Take a drive to River Ridge Farm , a family owned and operated farm for 5 generations. Bring your own clippers and snip flowers for your own bouquets.

Purple Alpaca is a 33 acre sustainable alpaca farm with farm classes, alpaca tours, apple orchards, vegetable garden, plus a farm and coffee shop. There are also 5 “glampsites” if you opt to stay on the property. Plus you get to enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the alpacas graze! 

Grassy Creek Vineyard  is an idyllic wine destination located in a historic dairy barn of the famous Klondike Farm. The wine tasting room is in a converted horse stable and offers cabins on the property, plus walking trails on the former dairy farm. It’s a wonderful spot to spend an afternoon trying North Carolina wines!

Old North State Winery features grapes grown both on 10 acres in eastern North Carolina plus 18 acres in Mt. Airy by Ben Webb. In order to help support the local economy in Mt. Airy, Ben opened the tasting room and restaurant in an old hardware store in downtown Mt. Airy. The restaurant features Chef’s Table Experiences featuring courses prepared with only the best local produce and paired with wine from Old North State’s wine cellar and international wines. Enjoy a special evening with Head Chef, Chris Wishart, as he creates, plates, and presents a one-of-a-kind dining experience!

Learn more about the Visit NC Farms app and two of the featured businesses on the app from the feature on WRAL Out and About.

Thank you to the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for sponsoring this post on the best North Carolina farms to visit! As always, all opinions are my own.

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Are you ready for some fresh fruits and veggies? Wish you had a way to make local food connections and find locally grown produce? Be sure to download and start using the Visit NC Farms App! If you have a smartphone, the app can be a tremendous resource right at your fingertips to connect with local farms, farmers markets, roadside stands, restaurants, and great events in our communities. It’s a one stop app for finding local food, relaxation and fun across our beautiful, rural Sampson County landscape, and all over North Carolina!

With spring here, local farmers markets will be in full swing before we know it. Wouldn’t it be nice to be the first to know as fresh produce becomes ready for pick up, especially if it’s right down the road and saves you a trip to the grocery store? Not to mention knowing that your eggs, flowers, fruits and veggies are fresh as can be!

We have 80 local assets in Sampson County enrolled across eight categories of the App – which are: Farms & Fisheries, Pick your Own, Farmers Markets, Local Food & Drink, Shop Local, Farm Stays & Lodging, Itineraries & Trips, and Special Events. As businesses have announcements to share and events happen in Sampson County, push notifications are shared on the App and will come directly to phones and devices of those who have downloaded the App, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to stay in touch, especially in the most diverse agricultural county of our state! To download the app, visit the Apple or Android store on your phone and search “Visit NC Farms”. You can even create your own trip itinerary based on where you’d like to travel or what you’d like to see along the way to your final destination! For more information on the app visit VisitNCFarmsToday.com . For farms and businesses interested in free advertising on the app, give us a call at the Cooperative Extension Center – 910-592-7161, and ask for Eileen Coite or Betty Draughon, administrators of the app in Sampson County.

The Visit NC Farms app is supported by many sponsors across North Carolina, with statewide expansion funding being provided by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. In Sampson, we are fortunate to have this sponsorship, in addition to tremendous support from the Sampson County Convention Center and Visitors Bureau.

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Another benefit of supporting local farms is the ability to find products you may not be able to find in a grocery store, such as certain heritage breeds or possibly a specific cut of meat. You also can purchase in bulk, allowing you to fill your freezer with a variety of meat cuts.

Union County is now offering new ways to find local farmers. The Visit NC Farms App can be downloaded for free from your app store. There you can take a look at the map to find farms near you, or you can filter and search for a specific product. 

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Nourish your soul with a tour that explores the connection between our health and the living things that sprout from the earth. This one-of-a-kind tour includes three stops, starting with a primer on mycology and the benefits of growing and consuming mushrooms — and then follows with a visit to a beautiful herb farm that grows dozens of varieties valued for their wellness properties. The tour ends with a locally prepared lunch amid the sights and sounds of a third farm.

This uplifting tour will introduce you to the many ways Mother Nature can support our health and wellbeing. Great for all ages.

The Way of Wellness Tour includes …

• Luxury transportation by Van in Black
• Guided tours of local working farms
• A premium lunch of sandwiches and salads + snacks
• Annual subscription to Edible Asheville
• Souvenir canvas tote bag

The Way of Wellness Tour is ideal for …

• Individuals, couples and friends who want to explore the gifts of the land
• Families who want to introduce children to farming
• Residents who want to know more about the region they call home
• Visitors who want to know more about the region’s thriving agriculture scene
• Corporate groups and retreats who are seeking unique and authentic experiences

DATES : June 27, 2024

TIMES : 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

WHERE : Parking and meet-up at Mills River Park in Mills River, NC (detailed instructions to follow). Our van will pick us up and drop us off at this location. The tour will include three sites.

Tickets are $140. Only 13 tickets available per tour.

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOMESTEADING TOUR

A five-hour guided tour that introduces you to daily life on north carolina mountain farms. transportation and guided cider tasting included., july 20, 2024 | 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm.

Discover the joys of growing your own food with a guided tour of two local “teaching” farms and learn more about keeping chickens, raising goats, building greenhouses and growing herbs, vegetables and fruits.

This is a great introductory tour for gardening enthusiasts and homesteaders — or just local food lovers — who want to learn more about sowing, growing, raising, harvesting and producing the food we enjoy.

The tour includes luxury transportation and a behind-the-scenes tour of two bustling homestead operations. The tour ends at a local cidery, where we enjoy a guided tasting of locally made ciders.

The Highlights of Homesteading Tour includes …

• A guided cider tasting + snacks

The Highlights of Homesteading Tour is ideal for …

• Individuals, couples and friends who enjoy good food and beautiful scenery
• Visitors who want to know more about WNC’s thriving agriculture scene

DATES : July 20, 2024

TIMES : 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM

WHERE : Parking and meet-up at 731 Chesnut Gap Road in Hendersonville, NC (detailed instructions to follow). Our van will pick us up and drop us off at this location. The tour will include three sites.

PAST EVENTS

Artisanal cheese tour.

Join us for a guided tour of artisanal cheesemakers nestled in the beautiful mountains around Asheville — and finish the tour with a flight of wine and cheese pairing at a celebrated local winery.

MADE IN ASHEVILLE

From snacks to sauces, the chefs of Asheville’s commercial kitchens have taken their mouth-watering goods to grocery store shelves across the U.S. Meet them in person and get a behind-the-scenes look at the early days of top-selling brands.   Featuring Roots Hummus, Munki Foods, Looking Glass Creamery, Firewalker Hot Sauce and Postre Caramels.

FIZZY FAVORITES

As health experts continue to explore the benefits of fermented drinks, DIY enthusiasts are embracing these fizzy favorites and learning to make the more popular options at home. This tasting and demonstration introduced guests to local experts who offered instruction on how to make our own refreshing and gut-healthy beverages.

THE MUD MASTERS

Co-hosted by Rhubarb and Edible Asheville – and sponsored by Whole Foods Market – this event is the latest in the series of FED Talks, which aim to connect consumers in Western North Carolina with their favorite chefs, farmers, brewers, and food artisans. The Mud Masters tasting will dive into the origins of coffee and explore the components of a good cup.

BREAKING BREAD

Join celebrated, local cookbook author Ashley English for a discussion on how people are using food to create long-lasting bonds, cherished friendships, strong social networks, and engaged communities.

THE MAGIC OF FERMENTATION

Meet Asheville’s top ferments and learn this ancient food preservation practice. Fermented food tasting and demo led by Meg Chamberlain from Fermenti Foods and Sarah Archer from Serotonin Ferments.

THE SECRETS OF SOURDOUGH BREAD

Discover the basics of baking homemade sourdough bread and learn Old World techniques used by Asheville’s top bakers. Learn new ways to taste bread and identify different grains. Discover the science behind bread baking. Make your own sourdough starter to kickstart your home-baking practice.

THE CUSTOM COCKTAIL

Serve unique cocktails this holiday season with homemade flavorings and a well-stocked home bar. Learn tips to perfect popular drinks, and explore trends in mixology and craft cocktails. Enjoy a holiday punch and a selection of small plates from Rhubarb’s talented chefs. Take home your own bottle of handmade bitters and liven up holiday drinks with one-of-a-kind flavors.

CREAM OF THE CROP

Ice cream: the quintessential summer pleasure. Hear from a few of the Asheville artisans churning out locally sourced flavors and keeping the city cool and sweet in our next FED Talk. Ice cream makers from the Hop, Ultimate, and French Broad Chocolates join us to describe some of the challenges they face in their craft and what makes their product unique to Asheville—as well as share some of their favorite combinations.

THE WELL-MADE WEDGE

Buttery or barnyard-y? Stinky or tangy? Sheep, goat or cow? No matter your taste in cheese, Western North Carolina artisans produce something to obsess over. But what goes into producing each unique wedge? Our third FED Talk takes you behind the scenes at some of the region’s dairies—like Spinning Spider and Looking Glass Creamery—to discover the labor-intensive process of cheese-making, from animal to farmer’s market. (April 27, 2017)

It’s not all about beer—America’s original craft beverage is getting its share of attention in the region. Cider-makers from Urban Orchard Cider Company, Noble Cider, and Black Mountain Ciderworks hew to traditional methods and take advantage of North Carolina’s apple country for a drink wholly unlike the mass-market ciders widely available in the past few decades. Join us for our second FED Talk to sample their offerings and take part in the conversation about what makes Asheville a great cider town. (January 19, 2017)

 SETTING THE NEW APPALACHIAN TABLE: A Q&A with John Fleer

Rhubarb owner John Fleer became one of the region’s most celebrated chefs by embracing local food traditions and creating new versions of them. In a Q&A with Edible Asheville managing editor Mark Essig, the James Beard Award nominee discusses his thoughts on Southern Appalachia cuisine and how the region is poised to leave its mark on American food. (September 22, 2016)

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The Visit NC Farms App identifies North Carolina’s local farms, fisheries, markets, special events, and more. Users are able to discover nearby local agribusinesses in a list or map view and filter results based on interest.

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Perfect for residents looking to support local farm businesses and source local, or visitors planning their trip itinerary! Navigate easy-to-use categories and filters to find a Pick Your Own for berries, plan a petting zoo or corn maze trip with your kids, or find a beautiful space to rent for your big event!

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Watch this instructional video to learn how to download and navigate the Visit NC Farms app.

How do I list my agribusiness?

Enjoy the benefits of free regular promotion to app users, without managing an account. The app will manage your profile for you with some quick startup information and photos.

Contact Trevor Hyde, Wake County Local Foods Agent, at [email protected] , to see if the app is right for your business. Perfect for drawing in crowds on the farm, or for promoting your brand identity at markets or businesses you sell to.

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The Visit NC Farms app, which connects families to local farms and foodways, continues to expand across North Carolina. New assets are being added each day. Don’t get left out on your opportunity to market your farm or business to 10.4 million North Carolinians ready for short-distance drives, in staycations and unique outdoor experiences.

Over half of the state’s counties are currently active or onboarding in the Visit NC Farms app. Content is collected and maintained on the local level, allowing you greater flexibility to market your farm with 24-hour updated information and push notifications.

If you haven’t already, download the app for Apple or Android today to see why more than 700 farms are already participating in the program. Don’t see your county listed? Contact our Agritourism Office to find out how to get your region involved.  Farmers can also update their profile and join the Got To Be NC program .  Search our Find Local directory for agritourism activities near you!

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Winchester Creek Farm in Waynesville, NC is a family-owned, 20-acre farm with rolling green pastures surrounded by the majestic Smoky Mountains. We raise adorable alpacas and a variety of miniature farm animals — horses, cows, donkeys, goats, sheep, and pigs.

Educational tours are  45-minutes  where you’ll have the opportunity to walk the farm and learn about and meet some of our animals who make up our Farmily.

• Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour. If you are late for your tour, you will have to join the tour group mid-tour.
• For the safety of the animals, we do not allow any helium balloons, tobacco products, vaping, chewing gum, outside treats, or any other animals on the property. Please leave pets safely at home. Outside food and beverages are allowed in the pavilion for booked private birthday parties and celebrations. Picnics before or after farm tours are permitted in the picnic area outside of Granny’s House.
• We go out on tours rain or shine, and only cancel during inclement weather (lighting storms, major snow, or ice storms) and we do not give refunds for any reason. If you need to cancel or reschedule the activity, you must call 828-246-9486 or email us  sales@winchestercreekfarm.com at least 24 hours in advance and provide the available date and time that you would like to reschedule to. No shows cannot be rescheduled.

Tickets are required in advance for all tours.

Adults & Teens Over 13 Years – $16/ticket Children (3 – 12) – $14/ticket Children Under 3 Years – Free Seniors (60+) – $14/ticket Active Duty Military & Law Enforcement – $14/ticket New 20 Ticket Discount Bundles Available!

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Purchase 20 Farm Tour Tickets in advance & save up to $70! Each ticket can be used for an adult, teen, or a child. Children under 3 years old are free. Bundles are good from one year of purchase date. Use online to book when you want, as frequently as you’d like to visit. Perfect for frequent Farm visitors!

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Our farm, vacation rentals, and gift shop are conveniently located just 35 minutes from Asheville, 45 minutes from Bryson City, and 90 minutes from Gatlinburg!

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We have Winchester Creek Farm branded items, beautiful alpaca fiber items and alpaca themed items, gifts, home decor, jewelry, kid’s items, pet items, bath and body, and so much more. We add new treasures monthly.

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Farms on the 2024 Piedmont Farm Tour

Want to meet the farms participating in the 2024 Piedmont Farm Tour? 

There’s an incredible blend of farmers who produce food, flowers, and fibers across seven counties of the Piedmont region in North Carolina.

Check out the interactive Google Map or scroll to learn more about these farms and what you can expect to see on your visit.

• Stars : Starred farms are “kick-off” farms that open at noon instead of 2 p.m.
• Colors : The different colors indicate clusters (North, South, Central, East, and West) to suggest farms within reasonable driving distances, but you’re free to choose your own adventure during tour weekend!
• Benevolence Farm | Graham
• Benor Farm – NEW! | CANCELLED
• Bountiful Acre – NEW! | Durham
• Boxcarr Farms + Boxcarr Handmade Cheese | Cedar Grove
• Bull City Farm | Rougemont
• Catawba Trail Farm | Durham
• Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm + Botanist & Barrel | Cedar Grove
• Chatham Oaks Farm –  NEW! | Pittsboro
• Durham Public Schools Hub Farm | CANCELLED
• Elodie Farms | Rougemont | CLOSED SUNDAY APRIL 21st
• Ever Laughter Farm & Nursery | Hillsborough
• Faithfull Farms | Chapel Hill
• Fickle Creek Farm | Efland
• Fireside Farm & Sawmill –  NEW! | Graham
• Full Plate Farm –  NEW! | Snow Camp
• Granite Springs Farm | Pittsboro
• Haw River Mushrooms | Saxapahaw
• In Good Heart Farm | Pittsboro
• Little Way Farm  | Siler City
• Minka Farm | Efland
• One Soil Farm – NEW! | Cedar Grove
• Open Door Farm | Cedar Grove
• PlowGirl Farm + Dingo Dog Brewing Company | Chapel Hill
• Rocky Run Farm | Mebane
• Sankofa Farms | Cedar Grove
• Screech Owl Greenhouses –  NEW! | Sanford
• Stoney Mountain Farm | Burlington
• Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm | Roxboro
• The Farm at Common Ground Ecovillage | Mebane
• WildSide Farm | Chapel Hill
• Wolfberry Hawthorn Farm –  NEW! | Durham

Benevolence Farm 4265 Thompson Mill Rd, Graham, NC 27253 Farmer(s): Brett Rapkin-Citrenbaum For sale: body care and candle products infused with herbs and flowers grown on the farm Benevolence Farm is where second chances grow naturally. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn more about how our non-profit utilizes permaculture and horticulture therapy to train and work alongside formerly incarcerated women as they return from prison. We will host activities that show visitors how we infuse oils from herbs and flowers in our value-added body care product line. Visitors are also welcome to bring food and picnic with us or walk our trail. Kick-Off Farm @benevolencefarm

Bountiful Acre 7034 Whitney Rd, Graham 27253 Farmer(s): Keith Shaljian & Kate DeMayo For sale: cut flower bouquets, perennial plants, fruit trees and berry bushes A side project of our edible landscaping cooperative, Bountiful Backyards, our 1-acre market garden is a dynamic blend of perennial and annual vegetable systems that complement and enhance each other, creating a polyculture of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit at the homestead scale. Spring perennials and crops, honey bees, chickens, and orchard crops grow together in harmony with our CSA and customers to transform this land and work with our surrounding natural ecosystems and our agriculture community in Saxapahaw/Lower Alamance County. Come learn about our organic and regenerative methods, permaculture design strategies, and the possibilities that just one acre can hold!  Kick-Off Farm , Meal/Snack Stop @bountifulbackyards

Fireside Farm & Sawmill 5820 Lindley Mill Rd, Graham 27253 Farmer(s): Randall Williams and Lisa Joyner For sale: unique local lumber, raised garden bed kits, and sawmill shirts & hats Since 2011, Fireside Farm & Sawmill has been helping landowners turn their trees into barns, homes, and furniture. Visitors to the farm’s new sawmill facility in Saxapahaw will see two sawmills in action: one super-fast mill that produces 1000 board feet per hour and one that cuts 72” wide logs. Come explore the farm’s 10-acre sawmill to learn about healthy forest management, harvesting timber,  farmer-friendly wood markets, and how we’re diverting logs from the waste stream to become more affordable homes. Visitors will get to see one of the world’s largest production chainsaws!  Kick-Off Farm @firesidefarmnc @firesidesawmill

Full Plate Farm 4227 Bass Mountain Rd, Snow Camp 27349 Farmer(s): Matt Ballard For sale: vegetable seedlings, produce Full Plate Farm is a 2-acre vegetable and fruit farm using organic growing practices, such as low-till and hand-powered tools. Our market garden annual crops are mixed with perennial crops and flowering hedgerows for pollinators and wildlife habitats. A half-acre of blueberries, blackberries, and more fruits blends permaculture practices and broiler production into the operation. Visitors can join in on ongoing tours of the various parts of the farm enterprise. @fullplatefarmnc

Haw River Mushrooms Farmer(s): Ches & Laura Stewart, Annie Seifts For sale: mushrooms, mushroom jerky, soft-serve ice cream from Ran Lew Dairy, mushroom merch & more Come see the mushroom growing process up close, from sawdust to harvest at one of North Carolina’s largest mushroom farms. We’ll share how we’ve built our farm over the last 12 years and sample innovative mushroom dishes that reflect our mission to make mushroom nutrition more accessible to everyday eaters. Join us for a mushroom-tastic lunch on the farm featuring some of our award-winning dishes. @hawrivermushrooms

Faithfull Farms 1400 Ferguson Rd., Chapel Hill 27516 Farmer(s): Howard & Ronniqua Allen For sale: seedlings and assorted vegetables Faithfull Farms is a small-scale no-till market farm that grows year-round produce for local restaurants, grocers, and the Carrboro Farmers Market. Farmer Howard will give a walking tour of the property, or visitors can do a self-guided tour. There will be fresh produce and seedlings for sale. Visitors can relax under the pavilion. Bring lunch and have a picnic on the lawn. @faithfullfarms

Fickle Creek Farm 11 Fickle Creek Crossing, Efland 27243 Farmer(s): Noah Ranells & Bryan Horton For sale: grass-finished beef & lamb, pasture & woodland-raised pork, chicken & eggs, beef snack sticks, bites, & jerky; never-sprayed vegetables With sheep and lambs, cows and calves, pastured pigs, free range pastured chickens, egg mobiles, Great Pyrenees guard dogs, and hoop houses for produce, there is something for everyone at Fickle Creek Farm! Friendly farm staff will gladly assist you on the self-guided tour to see pastures, cover crops, and grazing animals and learn about regenerative & sustainable farming. Join us for music, tractor trikes, farm poetry, and farm-raised meats to eat under a large pole barn. Our farm store offers beef, pork, chicken, lamb, eggs, and veggies to take home. Español, Français, Hebrew, & Tagalog spoken here! Special directions: Parking entrance for the tour is located under the Duke Power transmission lines just north of the farm drive. Please do not enter farm drive to keep the area safe for visitors. KICKOFF FARM – SUNDAY ONLY @ficklecreekfarm

Minka Farm 120 Minka Farm Ln., Efland 27243 Farmer(s): Brian & Kimberly Harry Minka Farm is home to a wide range of livestock raised on pasture using high-welfare methods. We want to share farming experiences with you, from feeding animals and caring for baby goats and lambs to inspecting tractors, checking on the livestock guardian dogs and pigs, and exercising and grooming the horses. While not yet in fruit, you’re welcome to stroll through our orchard or walk along our hiking trail that varies from stands of old hardwoods to denser pines. The farm store will be stocked with high-welfare meats & eggs, pawpaw seedlings, and asparagus (while it lasts)! We’re also partnering with Burrito Bistro this year, featuring our farm’s ground beef in their beef offerings. Kick-Off Farm, Meal/Snack Stop @minkafam

PlowGirl Farm 9907 Leta Dr, Chapel Hill 27516 Farmer(s): Sally Jo Slusher For sale: Mushroom logs, “grow your own” ginger pots, a variety of spring greens, craft beer, and cider brewed on the farm Conveniently situated off Hwy 54, PlowGirl Farm is home to two acres of vegetable fields, honeybees, and Dingo Dog Brewery, a zero-waste nonprofit craft brewery whose proceeds benefit animal rescue.  Learn about the symbiotic relationship between a farmer and a brewer, see log-grown shiitake mushrooms, and explore fields of organic vegetables. You can also tour the brewery and sample or purchase craft beer and cider made with farm-grown ingredients! There will be culinary ginger pots and shiitake mushroom logs for sale so you can grow your own at home!

Rocky Run Farm 6519 Hebron Church Rd., Mebane 27302 Farmer(s): Isaiah, Whitney, and Wyatt Allen For sale: pasture-raised chicken and lamb, flowers, and vegetable and herb transplants Rocky Run Farm is a diversified produce and livestock farm with a one-acre intensive market garden and an orchard of perennial fruit trees, nuts, and berries. It’s home to pastured chickens, ducks, turkeys, and sheep that rotate through the pastures, providing weed and pest management and fertility to our soils. While here, you’ll see our passive solar propagation house, high tunnels where we grow produce and cut flowers year-round, our poultry processing area along with our vegetable wash/pack station and our impressively large compost pile made from wood chips from local arborists, manure, and restaurant food waste. @rockyrunfarm

The Farm at Common Ground Ecovillage 1021 Frazier Rd, Mebane NC 27302  Farmer(s): Doug Jones, Caleb Buchbinder, Lucas Babinec For sale: Snap peas, strawberries, salad greens Common Ground Ecovillage is an intentional agrarian community with an on-site working farm that includes pollinator habitat, extensive seed saving and plant breeding, and season extension techniques that provide a year-round supply of veggies to the farm’s CSA. Come learn about our transition to no-till soil management, and visit our shiitake mushroom operation, solar-powered irrigation well, worm composting beds, and cob and slip-straw buildings! @common.ground.ecovillage

WildSide Farm 4001 Teer Rd., Chapel Hill 27516 Farmer(s): Walt and Debbie Tysinger For sale: produce & vegetable starts WildSide Farm is a new project that endeavors to convert what was once a conventional dairy into a biodiverse, regenerative farm located on 70 rolling acres just outside Chapel Hill. We strive to learn from and connect with the land, working towards rehabilitating soil fertility, restoring water health, and increasing habitat for wildlife while growing nutrient-dense food for our community. Come see the renovated dairy barn, greenhouses, and our thriving annual market garden from which we sell our veggies online and through our  CSA. Tour our newly planted berry patches, muscadine grape vineyard, chestnut orchard, and food forest. Bring a picnic, visit the pond, hike the trails, and enjoy the beautiful wide open spaces! @wildsidefarmnc

Benor Farm Benor Farm is no longer able to participate in the farm tour. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Boxcarr Farms & Boxcarr Handmade Cheese 2207 Carr Store Rd., Cedar Grove 27231 Austin Genke, Dani Copeland, & Samantha Genke For sale: Handmade cheeses Spend the afternoon meeting the Boxcarr Farms dairy goat herd and nibbling on award-winning cheeses made at our on-site creamery. We will have self-guided tours of our 30-acre farm and spacious milking parlor, with delicious foods to snack on. Spring kidding will be in full swing, and baby goats will love to meet you! Kick-Off Farm , Meal/Snack Stop @boxcarrfarms @boxcarrhandmadecheese

Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm & Botanist + Barrel 105 Persimmon Hill Ln, Cedar Grove, NC 27231 Farmer(s): Kether Smith, Deric McGuffey, Lyndon Smith, and Meagan Saunders For sale: wine, cider, plants, Farm Pizza, BBQ, and a stocked farm stand We are home to Botanist & Barrel Cidery and Winery, the first winery in Orange County and the South’s only natural cidery. Our focus is on preserving Southern heirloom apples and culture. Enjoy a stroll through Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm’s blueberry and apple orchard while learning about our organic fruit farming practices and the farm’s history. Following your orchard walk, head inside the cidery for a guided tour and tasting featuring cider and wine made with our fruit. Wrap up your visit with a hot pizza from our wood-fired oven, crafted with locally sourced ingredients from neighboring farms such as Nourishing Acres, Eden Meats, and Boxcarr Handmade Cheese, or opt for Whole Pit Traditional BBQ and sides by Chef Luis Martinez. Kick-Off Farm, Meal/Snack Stop @cedargroveblueberry   @cedargroveblueberryfarm @botanistandbarrel

Ever Laughter Farm 2921 Open Ln., Hillsborough 27278 Farmer: Will Cramer For sale: vegetables, herb starts, and native perennials Ever Laughter Farm is a small market farm that raises produce, flowers, and plants with organic and sustainable practices. In spring, our main focus is on cut flowers and our plant nursery, though the field will be full of growing vegetables. On the tour, you can see the native pollinator plant garden that serves as a demonstration for nursery customers and diversifies the insect ecosystem on the working produce farm. The greenhouses will be full of ready-to-plant starts and pollinator plants, with plenty to take home for your gardens! @everlaughterfarm @everlaughterfarm

One Soil Farm 1550 McDade Store Road, Cedar Grove 27231 Farmer(s): Meredith Cohen and Molly Zimmerman For sale: vegetables, tomato plants, parsley plants (for Passover!), and One Soil merch One Soil Farm is a farm for everyone, with the unique quality of being led by Jewish farmers and rooted in the local Jewish community. We deliver beautiful, sustainably grown vegetables to convenient locations in Durham, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough through our  CSA  program. All locations are open to everyone!  We are a truly community-based farm committed to building personal relationships, offering Jewish farming education, and connecting the Jewish community with our agricultural heritage and inherent connection to the earth. We are also committed to using organic farming practices that improve the land we grow on, including crop rotation, integrated pest management, and cover cropping. Saturday, we’ll be leading farm tours, and on Sunday, we’ll open our fresh veggie stand and plant sale (feat. tomato plants and parsley plants for Passover!). @onesoilfarm

Open Door Farm 3116 Carr Store Rd., Cedar Grove 27231 Farmer(s): Jillian & Ross Mickens For sale: fresh dahlias, tubers, and herb plants Join us for a guided tour of the farm, where we specialize in organically grown produce and dahlias. Learn about our transition from four-season farming to fall and winter production, during which we focus on growing dahlias, storage vegetable crops and hardy winter produce and herbs. We will have dahlia tubers for sale and can answer all your questions about growing them at home.  Kick-Off Farm @opendoorfarm

Sankofa Farms 2916 J A Killough Dr, Cedar Grove 27231  Farmer(s): Kamal Bell & Devyn Smith For sale: Collard Greens, kale, chard, kale salad mix, celery. Sankofa Farms is centered around solving issues involving food security for African Americans by offering an educational program for students through our agriculture academy. We also provide various educational opportunities for members of the community and a program called Bees In The TRAP, which allows participants to develop a unique relationship with honeybees. Visitors will hear the story of Sankofa, get a chance to tour our apiary, and get a peek into our caterpillar tunnels! @sankofafarms

Stoney Mountain Farm 6559 Old Stoney Mountain Rd., Burlington 27215 Farmer(s):John & Olga Elder For sale: a variety of sheep and wool products, including felting supplies, felted crafts, yarn, pasture-raised lamb, and beautiful sheep hides Dating back to the late 1700s, Stoney Mountain Farm sits on 56 acres just off the beaten path in Burlington and is home to three unique breeds of endangered sheep raised for their wool. You’ll see young lambs alongside their mothers and get to meet our guard llamas! We’ll have a few outdoor activities for the little ones and plenty of tables and vistas to sit and take it all in. There will be guided walking farm tours on the hour where you can learn how we implement rotational grazing systems and land/water conservation along with our permaculture system. And for anyone interested, we’ll share what we’ve learned along the way pertinent to raising sheep! Our farm store will be open with our sheep-related products for sale. Drinks and snacks will also be available for purchase.  Kick-Off Farm, Meal/Snack Stop @stoneymtnfarm

Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm 465 Yarbrough Rd., Roxboro 27574 Farmer(s): Jack & Sandy Pleasant For sale: grass-fed bison steaks, ground meat, burgers, sausages, roasts, organs, snack sticks, and jerky Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm is an NC Bicentennial Farm, in operation since 1797, and currently raising grass-fed bison using rotational grazing, no-till pasture management, and soil conservation practices. While visiting the farm, join one of our narrated covered wagon tours through the bison fields, where you’ll see bison cows, calves, and bulls while we discuss handling, feeding, and behavior. Tours depart every 30 minutes beginning at noon! There will be a bison burger lunch sale on Saturday! Kick-Off Farm, Meal/Snack Stop

Bull City Farm 5315 Isham Chambers Rd., Rougemont 27572 Farmer(s): Samantha Gasson, Scott Stirrup & Kids For sale: dog treats, pasture-raised pork, turkey, chicken & eggs Bull City Farm is a pasture-based livestock operation in northern Durham Co., featuring chicks, lambs, cows, geese, and pigs. While on the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to walk our beautiful property, meet some of our friendly animals, and soak in your surroundings. We have some real characters on the farm, from Maisy the donkey to Doll Face and Blue, our pet pigs, to our ridiculous American buff geese. Meal/Snack Stop @bullcityfarm

Catawba Trail Farm 2080 Sawmill Creek Parkway, Durham 27712 Farmer(s): Delphine Sellars & Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) For sale: eggs, vegetable plant seedlings, snow peas, spring onions & other early vegetable houseplants, outdoor plants As one of the oldest farms in Durham County, there’s plenty to take in at Catawba Trail Farm. While visiting the reclaimed historic farmstead, visitors will see a mixture of old and new farm buildings, a large community garden, a high tunnel, a small fruit orchard, and the farm’s bees, ducks, and chickens. Visitors can walk on an original section of the Great Native American Trading Path and see the oldest marked gravesite in Durham County while learning about the farm’s history from the 1800s to the present day. Kick-Off Farm @urbancommunityagrinomics

Durham Public Schools Hub Farm – CANCELLED The Durham Public Schools Hub Farm is no longer able to participate in the farm tour. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Elodie Farms 9522 Hampton Rd., Rougemont 27572 Farmer(s): Sandra Vergara & Ted Domville For sale: ice cream (including dairy-free) and merchandise featuring our goats! Elodie Farms is a 1914 former tobacco farm, home to a herd of mixed-breed goats, old and young, that browse happily on 17+ acres of pasture amidst hundred-year-old trees, old barns, and a natural lake. Our farm is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including migratory birds, turtles, and many other animals that are part of the normal ecology of our farm. We open our farm to agritourism activities throughout the year, including farm dinners, tours, and private events. Visitors can become part of the herd by joining the goats in the pasture, and if they feel like it, the goats may take folks on a short hike through the woods or around the lake! @elodie_farms @elodiefarms

Wolfberry Hawthorn Farm 2503 Joyner Rd, Durham 27704 Farmer(s): Jason Bzdula For sale: vegetable starts, culinary and medicinal herb starts, native flowers, herbs, grasses, ferns, shrubs & trees, house plants, gourd birdhouses, dried flower wreaths, shiitake mushroom logs Our farm produces a wide variety of products on a small scale, making it an interesting example of what can be possible on less than 2 acres.  From growing microgreens to cut flowers, to both common and uncommon produce, to a nursery growing herbs, vegetables, and native plants, to workshops, gourd crafts, and experiments in pushing the boundaries of what can be grown here in central NC (this year’s experiments include Jicama and papayas!). Visitors will get to tour the various vegetable garden areas, plant nursery, greenhouse, high tunnels, orchard, herb, and native plant gardens. There’s even a possibility to spot local wildlife such as songbirds, turtles, and the geese that nest on the pond! @wolfberryhawthornLLC

Chatham Oaks Farm 573 Dewitt Smith Road, Pittsboro 27312 Farmer(s): Rachel Clark and Justin Clark For sale: strawberries (depending on weather!) Chatham Oaks Farm is located just 12 minutes from Pittsboro Center and offers a convenient rural retreat. The large gambrel-roof barn, accompanied by a sprawling white oak tree, offers a picturesque landscape for berry-picking (weather permitting) or even a picnic. As a small, family-owned, and operated strawberry farm, we open to the public every Spring during strawberry season for u-pick and pre-picked berries. During the tour, visitors will learn about the annual timeline for growing strawberries, have the opportunity to try our equipment (transplanter and picking assistant), and even pick their own berries (weather permitting!). @chathamoaksfarm

Granite Springs Farm 265 Granite Springs Rd, Pittsboro 27312  Farmer(s): Meredith Leight, Luis, and Allie Gochez For sale: ginger plants, produce, microgreens, mushrooms, mushroom growing kits, seedlings Granite Springs Farm is a diversified vegetable and mushroom farm ten minutes from downtown Pittsboro. Visiting our farm, you’ll see cover crops growing for soil fertility, mulch, and for use in our mushroom-growing substrate. Check out our mini round baler! While you’re here, tour our “Shroom Room,” where we’re growing oyster mushrooms in hanging bags, see our large red wiggler worm habitat, and try your hand at our antique seed-cleaning equipment. We’ll share progress on our plan to convert one of the farm’s five high tunnels into a geothermally heated and cooled subtropical paradise for fruit trees and plants!  @gsfpbo

In Good Heart Farm 456 Friendly Pooch Ln, Pittsboro 27312 Farmer(s): Ben & Patricia Shields For sale: fresh produce, seedlings, herbal healing salve, calendula skin serum We are a 4-season market farm growing high-quality fruits & vegetables on 5 acres just west of Pittsboro. Come see our hillside terraced gardens, high tunnels, and orchard on the land of Bill Dow’s Ayrshire Farm fame! We utilize regenerative organic techniques with a focus on mineral balancing and ecological diversity to achieve healthy plants resistant to pests and disease. We will give guided tours at 2:30 and 4:30 daily to share our story, knowledge, and experience of chemical-free farming. Self-guided tours are also encouraged. @ingoodheartfarm

Little Way Farm 5778 Siler City Snow Camp Rd., Siler City 27734 Farmer(s): Joe & Michelle Sroka For sale: Grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured poultry, woodland-raised pork, pastured eggs, raw honey, cream-top dairy  Little Way Farm is a small-scale family farm providing pasture-raised meats, eggs, dairy, and honey. We utilize regenerative, intensive rotational grazing practices that create partnerships among animals and steward healthy soil. When you visit our farm, you’ll see rotational grazing partnerships among grass-fed cows and pastured chickens and how woodland-raised hogs create a more beneficial habitat for plants and trees. Stop by our farm store and community hub to take home some of our farm’s offerings! Meal/Snack Stop @littlewayfarm

Screech Owl Greenhouses 6055 Lower Moncure Rd, Sanford 27330 Farmer(s): Screech (Ralph Sweger Jr.) and Cameo Strifler For sale: Tomatoes, herbs, lettuce, and seedless thin-skinned cucumbers At Screech Owl Greenhouses, visitors will get to learn about the variety of growing methods utilized in our greenhouses. We’ll be featuring our hydroponic system, a method not often used for commercial farming, as well as vertical growing. You also may find a critter or two as you explore, as we use beneficial insects in all of our greenhouses to grow produce that is insecticide-free!

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Explore North Carolina’s diverse offering of farms, products and destinations. The Visit NC Farms app is your guide to find and connect with farms and fisheries, farmers markets, pick-your-own produce, local food, lodging on farms and more. Perfect for planning a quick family activity or an extended getaway. Customize your itinerary and find out what makes agriculture in North Carolina so special.

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Ratings and Reviews

Very helpful.

Look forward to seeing more places added and visiting some new places

I like the app, but it crashes

I downloaded the app today, and thought I would use the app often. Bu no matter what itinerary I try to open, it crashes and closes the app. I have an Apple phone system 15.2. I will keep the app on my phone to see if a fix gets pushed out. If it fully functioned on my phone, I will definitely use it.

A great way to explore!

There are so many wonderful places in North Carolina that are worth visiting and exploring. This is a wonderful way to do so and get to know some authentic aspects of this great state.

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157 Hanging Rock Trail, Statesville, NC

This new two-story home provides space for the whole family to thrive. The first floor features an open design among the family room, kitchen and breakfast room in addition to a secluded secondary bedroom that’s ideal for guests and a two-car garage. Upstairs are a versatile bonus room that adds shared living space and four bedrooms including the owner’s suite.

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