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Grand Farm tour

Join the Grand Farm Tour Across Sampson County

Have you ever wanted to drive down a farm path and learn more about where your food comes from, or see animals up close, how crops are grown, and all the many steps that go into producing…

Watermelon and blueberries

It’s a Good Time to Enjoy Watermelon and Blueberries!

Did you know July is National Watermelon AND Blueberry Month? It is, according to the National Watermelon Promotion Board and the US Highbush Blueberry Council. With the hot and dry weather that…

Visit NC Farms app

Looking for Fresh Produce and Fun Family Outings This Summer? Use the Visit NC Farms App!

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…

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Looking for a healthy recipe to utilize those local foods? This month’s recipes will be recipes from our local foods portal at NC State. Find these recipes and more at…

Watermelons

Fresh Farm Products for Summer!

With summer in full swing, the bounty of fresh, local produce is all around us. Roadside stands and community markets are stocked and ready for summer cookouts, picnics and family gatherings. Local…

Get the Visit NC Farms App

Connect With Agritourism and Local Food Through the Visit NC Farms App

Do you have the app? The Visit NC Farms App has been up and running across Sampson County since the summer of 2020, with 60 assets on board! If you have a smartphone, the app can be a tremendous…

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North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 21-27, 2021

Each year, the Cooperation Extension Service at N.C. A&T; State University celebrates the crucial role of small farmers in North Carolina’s 91.8 billion agriculture sector with Small Farms Week.…