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North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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NCDA&CS Releases List of North Carolina Farms Open for Summer Events

July 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Summer travels offer great opportunities to explore an agritourism farm or activity, and visitors will find plenty in North Carolina from tours, u-pick fruit, farm stands, farmers markets, festivals and local foods. The following is […]

Vendor Fair at Briley's Farm Market in Greenville, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley (Dec 5 2020)
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North Carolina Farms Open for Late Spring Events

June 1, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina farms are offering tours, u-pick for flowers and fruit, farm stands and special events for late spring. There are a variety of agritourism activities to choose from including Memorial Day weekend festivals, blueberry, […]

Vendor Fair at Briley's Farm Market in Greenville, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley (Dec 5 2020)
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Agritourism: North Carolina Farms Plan Holiday Activities, Participants Asked to Wear A Mask and Social Distance

December 6, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

From family photos with Bigfoot to choose-and-cut Christmas trees, there are an abundance of fun holiday activities awaiting visitors at North Carolina farms this season. Said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler:  “Farms that offer agritourism activities […]

NC farms invite visitors in for farm activities and events. Photo: Kay Whatley, HS Howell Farm Market 2019
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Agritourism: Winter 2019 Events at Farms Across North Carolina

November 20, 2019 Kay Whatley

  Farms across North Carolina are opening their gates for travelers looking for ways to celebrate the season with unique and fun farm experiences. From choose-and-cut Christmas trees and light shows to pop-up markets and […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Fall Agritourism Opportunities at North Carolina Farms

October 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Travelers looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this fall as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to festivals and farmers markets, […]

Summer Bash Vendor Event. Source: HS Howell Farms, Zebulon, NC
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Zebulon, NC: HS Howell Farm to Hold “Summer Bash” with Vendors, Food Trucks, on Aug. 3

July 30, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor HS Howell Farms will be the site of a one-day Summer Bash Vendor Event this Saturday, providing an opportunity to visit the farm, shop local from 20 vendors, and grab a bite […]

Photo from the Deans Farm Market Easter 2018 agritourism event. Source: Deans Farm Market, Wilson, NC
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North Carolina Farms Open for Spring Agritourism Events

March 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Travelers and locals looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this spring, as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. Agritourism options include Easter egg hunts, strawberry picking, Mother’s […]

Harvest time at a Zebulon NC vineyard. Photo: Kay Whatley 2016
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NC Agritourism Farms Offer Family Fun This Fall

September 11, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

From pumpkin patches and apple picking to wine tastings and farm stays, there is something every member of the family can enjoy this fall in North Carolina. More than 1,000 farms in the state offer […]

View of kayaks, vendors, and music area at the 2017 Blueberry Music Festival, Vollmer Farm, Bunn NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Farms: The Ag Dept Wants to Spread The Word about Your Farm Events

May 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) wants to know what farms across North Carolina are offering for residents and visitors. Tell them what your farm is doing, and […]

A blueberry mascot at the 2017 Blueberry Music Festival, held across a pasture, pond, and farm paths at Vollmer Farm, Bunn NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Summer Is Coming: A Good Time to Visit NC Agritourism Farms

May 1, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Summer vacation is just around the corner. With more than 1,000 agritourism farms in North Carolina, it is easy to incorporate on-farm activities into your summer vacation plans whether it’s a quick daytrip or a […]

Source: NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Grant Funding Available for NC Agritourism Farms

February 27, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Application Deadline is March 9, 2018 at 5pm North Carolina farms that welcome visitors can take advantage of the 2018 Agritourism Marketing Cost-Share Grant available through the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Said […]

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North Carolina Agritourism Farms Offer Holiday Attractions

November 18, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS Whether you are looking to cut your own Christmas tree, or take a sleigh ride with Santa, North Carolina farms offer an abundance of options for family fun this holiday season. “Agritourism farms […]

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Fun Planned at Agritourism Farms This Fall Across North Carolina

September 26, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS Agritourism farms across the state are ready to open their doors to Fall visitors. There are more than 700 agritourism farms across North Carolina, and many are hosting fall activities ranging from […]

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seal.
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NC Agritourism Farms Offer Various Activities for Spring

March 21, 2017 Kay Whatley

Activities Planned at Farms in Alamance, Beaufort, Buncombe, Chatham, Cleveland, Columbus, Johnston, Lincoln, Orange, Person, Polk, Randolph, Sampson, Stokes, Union, and Wilkes counties By Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS From Easter egg hunts and Mother’s Day events to […]

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seal.
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NC Agritourism Farms Hosting Fun Holiday Activities

November 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

MONDAY, NOV. 21, 2016 By Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS Farms across the state are opening up to visitors for the holidays, offering choose-and-cut Christmas trees, winter hayrides, visits with Santa and other fun activities. “Agritourism is a […]

Lucky 3 Farm goat, one of the many farm residents welcoming agritourists.
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NC Agritourism Opportunities Abound for Fall

September 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Annie Baggett, agritourism marketing specialist, NCDA&CS From celebrating alpacas to picking apples and from corn mazes to pumpkin patches, NC agritourism farms are full of family fun this fall. “Whether it’s picking fruits and […]

Lucky 3 Farm goat, one of the many farm residents welcoming agritourists.
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Louisburg Farm Offers Dirty Hands and Clean Living for Vacationers

July 31, 2015 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Agritourism is visiting, or vacationing, at an agricultural operation. It is a growing trend, and one Franklin County farm is offering this new breed of tourists a place to visit — […]

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