Farm Fresh North Carolina: The Go-To Guide to Great Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, Farms, Apple Orchards, U-Picks, Kids' Activities, Lodging, Dining, ... Wineries, and More

Southern Gateways Guides

by Diane Daniel

In the first statewide guidebook of its kind, Farm Fresh North Carolina takes readers on a lively tour of more than 425 farms, produce stands, farmers' markets, wineries, children-friendly pumpkin patches and corn mazes, pick-your-own orchards, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, agricultural festivals, and more, all open to the public and personally vetted by travel writer Diane Daniel.

Daniel's animated, knowledgeable recommendations will give food lovers, families, locals, and travelers the inspiration and resources they need to cut a fresh Christmas tree, pick a peck of apples, take a fall hay ride, sample wine from locally harvested grapes, or spend the night on a working farm. Sidebars offer information about the state's agricultural history, politics, and eccentricities, while twenty recipes gathered from North Carolina farmers, innkeepers, and chefs provide delicious ways to use the day's pickings. Emphasizing farms and establishments that are independent, sustainable, and active in public education and conservation, this delightful guidebook will help North Carolinians and visitors discover how the burgeoning farm movement has become a bridge between North Carolina's past and present.

The publication of this book was supported by a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation.

Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press

296 pages, Paperback

First published February 24, 2011

Reviews

[A.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book talks about the process of growing strawberries. In particular, the authors explain how the strawberries that are grown on a farm get transported to schools and end up in the student's’ cafeteria. I think students in North Carolina would find this book very interesting because it is something they can relate to. Strawberries are one of the most frequently grown crops in North Carolina. (I read the chapter on strawberry farms)

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully done. I feel confident that I have an encyclopedia. I will keep this book. It has a little of everything and has everything from Farmers' Markets to wineries to Christmas Trees with recipes in between. The regional divisions in the book make sense and everything is easy to find.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not that much listed around here, but this would be great for daytrips!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is great "Go-To" book and a great resource for both travelers and locals who want to explore NC's culturally rich farms and local foodways!

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book introduced me to some farms in my own backyard. If you are a NC resident, it is a good guide for discovering resources in your area especially if you are interested in becoming a locavore.