Sandhills Farm Tour

Moore County Center707 Pinehurst AveAgricultural CenterCarthage, NC 28327OPEN MON-FRI: 8A-5P(910) 947-3188https://moore.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.

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Enjoy a memorable spring day in the county exploring four farms in Moore County. This year, on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Sandhills Farm Tour showcases four farms in the Carthage and Cameron areas. During your self-directed tour, you’ll look closely at the farms and learn about small-scale farming. See how regenerative agriculture restores old tobacco fields to fertile, self-sustaining farmland. Experience the first flush of blooming native plants that attract native bees and butterflies. Then, take a tour of fruit and nut orchards, a mushroom forest, and herb gardens used to produce products like tea, herbal vinegar, dry goods, and bath products. Sign up for a free cidery tour and learn about cider production. Watch a demonstration of fruit tree grafting. Be sure to check out the wind machine used for frost protection. Then grab a spot at the cider house and sample award-winning fresh and hard ciders and locally-made cheeses. Farmers and beginning farmers will discuss starting and operating a small farm, including soil health, rotational grazing, fruit production, and controlled burns that restore the native flora and create a habitat for native species, like turtles, frogs, and otters.For livestock fans, there are Kunekune and Berkshire pigs, Blackbelly sheep, and Katahdin goats, as well as Muscovy ducks and chickens who lay and some so small, they’ll peep. The tour welcomes adult-guided children, too, and there are many educational and fun activities for them to enjoy.<h3>The tour map, directions, and descriptions of each farm’s activities are provided and emailed to registrants 48 hours before the tour to ensure the most up-to-date information. </h3>When it&#x27;s time for lunch...Enjoy food from our Official Lunch Spot of the Sandhills Farm Tour. This restaurant, which will be noted on the farm tour map, supports our local farms by using fresh local products in their culinary creations. This year&#x27;s Official Lunch Spot is: <a href="https://homegrown-nc.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HOMEGROWN</a> 3400 US-1 BUS, Vass, NC 28394Transportation &amp; Parking: Parking is available at all farms. Handicap parking is limited. For pedestrian safety, please park as directed at the farms. Do not park on public roads. You are encouraged to carpool.What you need:Bring cash, as many farms do not use debit or credit cards for purchases. Stash a cooler with ice in the car for farm products.<h2>Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Be prepared for muddy lanes, fire ants, and uneven ground.</h2>Bring plenty of drinking water. Public restrooms are available at all farms.N﻿o pets are allowed. These are working farms, and it is a safety risk to the farm animals.The tour is sponsored by the Extension Master Gardner Program of Moore County and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.

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