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A Farm Fresh Troutman Treasure - David's Market

Jun 13, 2022 11:17AM ● By Kristie Darling

David’s Market is a true gem in Troutman—and summer is its season to shine!

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Find Out What's In Store: Mrs. Ruth's Country Market

May 24, 2022 01:08PM ● By Kristie Darling

At the center of Mrs. Ruth’s County Market, you will find a family team of all ages and skills behind the scenes…with a truly unique history.

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A Hidden Gem In South Iredell - Josh's Farmer's Market

May 18, 2022 09:48AM ● By Kristie Darling

“We’re a family-owned farm market, and we specialize in regionally sourced, homegrown seasonal fruits and vegetables, with a special niche in fresh-from-the-coast seafood, key-lime pies, and hanging flower baskets” Josh Graham shared.

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We Would Love to Grow Your Food! — Howard Family Farm

Mar 29, 2022 12:54PM ● By Kristie Darling

It’s tulip-picking time at Howard Family Farm, but this hugely popular cut flower—tulips signify perfect love, you know—won’t last long. The rows on this cool Monday morning are streams of bright colors in a light wind.

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Farming from the Heart — Windsong Flowers

Mar 22, 2022 04:21PM ● By Kristie Darling

Farms come in many shapes and colors. For Catherine Furlong, operating a small flower business where she can grow and sell heirloom and specialty cut flowers is a love affair that stems from her earliest childhood days.

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Prevette Family Farms — Where the Serious Gardener Shops

Feb 22, 2022 10:18AM ● By Kristie Darling

Entrepreneurs come in many categories. The farmers at Prevette Family Farm, Doug and Debbie, in a true entrepreneurial fashion, have turned their retirement into their passion.

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Locally Made Hemp Products from Atkinson Acres Hemp Farm

Oct 22, 2021 02:23PM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

Iredell County is home to many pick-your-own opportunities: berries, pumpkins, and even hemp. “That was my whole start for this”, shared Greg Atkinson, owner of Atkinson Acres Hemp Farm.

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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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