July is Got to Be NC Agriculture Month
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed July as Got to be NC Agriculture Month in North Carolina. The celebration honors the impact agriculture has on the state, as agribusiness is North Carolina’s top industry, bringing in $77 billion, $14.9 billion of which comes directly from farm production.
State farmers markets will mark the occasion with special events, according to the Department of Agriculture’s In the Field blog:
Peach Day, State Farmers Market, Raleigh
Free peach ice cream and a peach dessert contest are part of the lineup of activities at the State Farmers Market for Peach Day July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Blackberry and Blueberry Day, Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Colfax
This event has become very popular in the Triad with free samples of N.C. berries and plenty available for purchase. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 11 to for a “berry” special event.
Watermelon Day, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Charlotte
The N.C. Watermelon Queen will be on hand July 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. passing out free slices of fresh, juicy N.C. watermelon.
Watermelon Day, Western NC Farmers Market, Asheville
If you missed the event in Charlotte, take a trip to Asheville July 18 for another day of watermelon fun with free watermelon slices, a visit from the N.C. Watermelon Queen, and a watermelon-eating contest for the kids from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Peach Day, Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Colfax
Also on July 18, the Triad farmers market will host a Peach Day celebration with a peach recipe contest and free peach samples from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Watermelon Day, Robert G. Shaw Triad Farmers Market, Colfax
The following week on July 25, the market will be passing out free slices of fresh, juicy N.C. Watermelon to shoppers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the market and have your photo taken with the N.C. Watermelon Queen.
Watermelon Day, State Farmers Market, Raleigh
The State Farmers Market will host its Watermelon Day on July 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by for free watermelon slices and meet the N.C. Watermelon Queen.
North Carolina leads the nation in sweet potatoes and tobacco, and is second in pork, trout, poultry and eggs. Celebrate the occasion with some interesting facts about the state’s crops and industry:
North Carolina Blueberry Facts
Fishy Fish Facts
N.C. Peanut Facts
15 Common Misconceptions About Agriculture
North Carolina Field and Family magazine highlights farms and foods, events and attractions, and interesting people and places throughout the state.
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