Category Archives: Franklin County

We already knew they were good; now it’s official

Posted on November 15, 2011 by didaniel

Congrats to the four North Carolina companies named finalists in the second annual Good Food Awards. Escazu Artisan Chocolates in Raleigh (where I cannot believe I haven’t been yet!), Counter Culture Coffee in Durham, Miss Jenny’s Pickles in Kernersville, and Farmers’ Daughter … Continue reading →

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Where to find organic U-pick strawberries

Posted on May 12, 2011 by didaniel

2013 Update: Strawberries are a full month or more late, so are just starting to get juicy in mid-May. Crazy. Check with these places, researched in 2011, to make sure they have berries. Happy picking! Several people have asked me … Continue reading →

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Area farms to be highlighted on NBC-17 Feb. 25

Posted on February 24, 2011 by didaniel

Update: See the TV segment and radio show, linked below. Went well!    Phew, had a mini-media blitz for the book today, including taping a 3-minute segment on “My Carolina Today” on NBC-17, followed by a very fun and free-wheeling chat … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins from the ground, not the paved lot

Posted on October 22, 2010 by didaniel

Around this time people ask me where in North Carolina they can pick pumpkins, as opposed to “picking up” the ones sitting in a lot that were trucked in from who knows where. This list is not complete, but here are … Continue reading →

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Global, local day of action is a 10

Posted on October 4, 2010 by didaniel

This is a lot of stuff, so I’ll try to keep it simple: A Triangle woman, Karen Bearden, has organized a multi- farm event as part of 350.org’s Global Work Party on 10/10/10. Volunteers will join to work at area … Continue reading →

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Fall crops, agritourism star on small screen Sept. 3

Posted on September 1, 2010 by didaniel

This just in from the marketing division of the NC Department of Agriculture. I can’t attest to the quality of the show, because I haven’t previewed it, nor did I see the spring segment, but here’s the skinny: “The second episode … Continue reading →

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Small farmers, big headache

Posted on August 27, 2010 by didaniel

Insurance isn’t a topic I typically find riveting, but I was glued to the radio last week listening to Scott Marlow talk about how small farms have a hard time getting disaster insurance. Scott is director of Farm Sustainability programs … Continue reading →

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