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Frozen green peas with ice crystals on their surfaces

Make Your Freezer Your Friend This Winter

Make Your Freezer Your Friend This WinterDuring winter, when there is a more limited variety of fresh produce available locally, frozen foods are a great option to keep on hand. While they may not be…

Christmas Trees

The Importance and Benefits of Locally-Grown Christmas Trees

It’s that most wonderful time of the year once again! Whichever holiday you celebrate during this winter season, it’s hard to look at a beautifully decorated Christmas tree without feeling festive.…

Harvesting Opportunities: Leveraging Your Farm Assets for Agritourism — Tue Dec 2, 1–5pm

Agritourism Workshop on December 2nd!

Are you interested in adding agritourism activities on your farm, but not sure where to start? Join us in Lee County for an afternoon all about agritourism! We'll have both NC State Tourism…

South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Flyer for Winter 2026

South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Registration Is Open for Winter 2026!

Register here to get your seat! Small Farm Boot Camp is For You!Are you interested in farming and want to take your first steps? Did you just buy a few acres and want to start growing something? Do…

Assorted market vegetables including garlic, radishes, beets, cauliflower, and broccoli

Celebrating North Carolina’s Healthful Fall Bounty

Fall is nearly here once again, a long awaited relief from our hot, humid summers. As temperatures start to drop, days shorten, and leaves turn, we are surrounded by the colorful fall bounty of our…

Peppers

Savoring Sweet and Spicy Peppers This Summer

August heralds the end of summer and the beginning of new school years as well as the turning of the seasons, with fall and cooler temperatures around the corner. Speaking of heat, August is also…

Tomatoes

Let's Talk NC Tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the most iconic vegetables (or fruits, botanically speaking!) associated with summer time here in North Carolina. They are a staple on our tables, in our home gardens, as well as…

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Growing Local Foods at Home

Spring, with its lush green hues and vibrant pops of color from blooming flowers, is also the beginning of summer gardening season! There is a tangible excitement in the air amongst us gardeners to…

2025 Lee County Ag Week Calendar of Events

Lee County Agriculture Week 2025 Is Coming!

We are excited to announce the third annual "Lee County Ag Week", and several events that will celebrate the rich heritage of farms and farm families in Lee County while embracing future agricultural…

Lee County Ag Week farm stand passport emblem with dates "April 19–26, 2025"

Participate in Our Farm Stand Passport Challenge this April!

Interested in visiting and supporting local farms? Returning once again as part of Lee County Ag Week this year, we are hosting our Farm Stand Passport Challenge!Why participate in the Farm Stand…