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Rustic Meets Elegance at Green Gables Event Venue in Statesville, NC

Aug 20, 2021 10:06AM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

When Christi Ratcliff was celebrating her son’s wedding at Green Gables Farm earlier this year, she had no idea that in just a few short months, she would own the property. The very next day after the wedding, the farm was listed for sale, and Christi and her husband decided to purchase it.

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Accessible Produce Comes to Statesville

May 26, 2021 08:28AM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

Janco Community Farms is working to solve local food accessibility issues. “It’s the brainchild of a long-standing passion”, said Christina Benton, Owner & Chief Farmer of Janco Community Farms.

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A farmer whose purpose is to improve food access

May 25, 2021 10:06PM ● By Daniella Cardenas, CFT Marketing & Communications Associate

Sponsored Content When you meet Christina Benton, you meet a farmer who not only grows a traditional market farm but goes beyond to think about who might receive her produce on the other end. Her main focus is ACCESS.

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Seasons May Change, But Memories Last a Lifetime!

Oct 01, 2020 05:37PM ● By Catherine Diehl

With each changing season comes new life, new possibilities, new roots being planted, and new memories being made with every family that visits the Howard Family Farm.

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Love Cultivates More Than Produce

Sep 14, 2020 01:03PM ● By Alexis Mason

Tucked beautifully away in the hills of northern Iredell County sits a garden oasis in the peace and quiet. Well manicured rows of vines sweep alongside the garden far as the eye can see. Blueberries, scuppernongs and muscadines grapes can be found in the foliage. Three acres etched out of Rocky Ridge Farm, owned by Penny and her husband, Reid, Grietje’s Garden is a delightful place, however the heart of the woman who cares for it is even more precious.

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Developing the Future of Agriculture

Sep 03, 2020 06:32PM ● By Alexis Mason

In 2012, Nancy Keith was named County Extension Director in Iredell County. One of the things that Keith mentioned that she loves most about her job is all of the opportunities to work with people every day. She has a kindness and warmth to her that is unparalleled.

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