Home to more than 200 commercial apple operations and around 9,000 bearing acres of apple orchards, North Carolina knows a thing or two about the all-American apple. Scroll through the slideshow below to learn a few more fun facts about North Carolina apples.

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Peak harvest season for apples in North Carolina is mid-August through October.

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North Caroline Field and Family Fall 2026
Flip through the pages of the Fall 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, swing for the Sandhills with a fall visit to Moore County, discover interesting uses for agricultural products beyond food and clothing, meet FFA alumna Katie Bryan and her restored tractor, celebrate N.C. Farm Bureau’s 90th Anniversary, try out some delicious autumn apple recipes and more.

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