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An Agricultural Inventory of Caswell County, North Carolina

September 2010

Prepared for the Caswell County Cooperative Extension with support from The University of North Carolina Community Campus Partnership

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ContentsOverview and Methodology 1

Caswell Agriculture At a Glance 3

Regional Sector Performance (Table) 5

Statewide Rainfall 6

Soil Classes (Text) 7

Soils Map 9

Soils and Topography 10

Regional Topographical Context 11

Slope Analysis 12

Regions of Consistent Low Slopes 13

Prime Agricultural Zones 14

Agricultural Land Use Productivity 15

Farmland in Preservation and State Conservation Programs 16

Farms Active in Cooperative Extension Programming 17

Crops By Type and Percentage Harvested (Chart) 18

Hay As a Percentage of Acres Harvested (Chart) 19

Marketing and Production Resources 20

State and Federal Agricultural Resources 22

Agritourism Map of Caswell County 23

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Overview The primary purpose of this document is to identify opportunities in Caswell County. Examination of the county’s changes in productivity and land use is essential for planning not only Cooperative Extension support for farmers, but also for designing economic development and land use practices in the future. Toward this goal, this in-ventory has identified trends in Caswell County production since the Tobacco Master Settlement and spatially examined the state of agriculture in the county.

To broaden a reader’s understanding of the agricultural sector in Caswell County, statistics related to production, employment and wages, and county-wide financial impact have been included. These aspects are not intended to be a complete eco-nomic analysis, but rather general indicators of sector performance.

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Methodology

Producing the maps in this inventory required extensive use of ArcMap and ArcCata-logue GIS software.

Tax parcel, farm preservation, county and town boundary files were all collected from the Caswell County Planning Department. Soil shapefiles came from the Soil Sur-vey Geographic (SSURGO) Database and the USDA Soil Data Mart. Hydrological, infrastructural, and topographical files, as well those indicating land productivity and conservation were sourced from the GIS Database at UNC Chapel Hill which collects and maintains shapefiles from various sources. Statewide and national-level data in shapefile form were clipped by state and Caswell County boundaries when appropri-ate.

Crop production and market data came from a handful of sources, particularly from the Agricultural Census from 1987 through 2007. Further such data came from the annual Agricultural Survey and the USDA publication of North Carolina Agricultural Statistics of 2009. Information related to market shares was also sourced from the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics’ County and Regional Agribusiness Values publication.

Information about parcels affiliated with the Caswell County Cooperative Extension Services was added manually to tax parcel shapefiles from printouts provided by the Extension. This information was expected to illustrate where specific types of farms are in the county; that is, where beef farms, vegetable farms, tobacco farms, etc. are spatially. Due to considerable overlap, however, in the lists farmers are subscribers to, it was unclear what each farm’s primary uses are. Though it was very clear that many, if not all, of the farms on Extension list servs in the county are engaged in a

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wide variety of cultivation with forage crops and livestock commonly overlapping. The amount of acreage, and which acreage spatially, were unfortunately not indicated.

Trends of crop acreage harvested were drawn from spreadsheets of Agricultural Census and Survey Data and expressed graphically with Excel and Adobe Illustrator. Information about the Piedmont labor market came from the Bureau of Labor Statis-tics’ Occupational Employment Statistics of May 2009.

Input for the Agritourism Map (Appendix 2) came from LocalHarvest.org, and infor-mation collected from the Coopertive Extension Director.

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Assitance in the production of this inventory came from Joey Knight III, Caswell County Cooperative Extension Director; Brian Collie, Caswell County Planner; UNC Chapel Hill GIS Librarians Amanda Henley and Jennifer Doty; and Sam Brake, Direc-tor of Farming at the Biofuels Center of North Carolina.

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• Annual revenue from crops in 2008 was $15,049,000, while annual revenue from live-stock, poultry, and dairy was $10,029,000 (USDA, 2009). 961 people were employed in Caswell’s agricultural sector, equalling 19.6% of the full- and part-time workforce (Walden, 2008).

• Income generated from value-added products in Caswell County in 2008 equaled $233,238,248 (Walden). The worth of value-added agriculture and food in the county, also in 2008 was $42,248,356.

County Area (acres) Farm Acres Harvested Acres Hay Acres Unharvested Acres Percent Unharvested

Madison 287,648 84,053 9,879 6,200 74,174 88.25%Yancey 199,968 38,658 5,396 5,800 33,262 86.04%Caswell 272,467 116,753 16,429 15,000 100,324 85.93%Graham 186,931 8,054 1,164 900 6,890 85.55%

Polk 152,218 27,145 4,433 2,500 22,712 83.67%Source: USDA North Carolina Agricultural Statistics 2009

Caswell County Agriculture - At a Glance• Total County Acreage: 272,467

• 2009 Farmland Acres: 116,753

• 2009 acreage harvested: 16,429

• Percentage of county farmland unharvested: 85.93% (USDA, 2009)

• Caswell County is among the top five counties in North Carolina for underused farm land. The data below from the USDA NC Agricultural Statistics publication of 2009 re-veal that nearly 86% of the county’s farm land is unharvested, comparing closely with Madison, Yancey, Graham, and Polk Counties.

1987 1992 1997 2002 2007Farms (number) 707 601 564 517 562Land in Farms (Acres) 130,334 125,428 137,873 116,753 102,299Average Farm Size (Acres) 184 209 244 226 182

Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 1997, 2007 Census of Agriculture

Number and Size of Farms, 1987-2007

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SourcesWalden, Mike. County and Regional Agribusiness Values. 2008. Agricultural and Resource Economics, North Carolina State University. Retrieved from http://www.ag-econ.ncsu.edu/faculty/walden/counties.htm

US Department of Agriculture. North Carolina Agriculture Statistics. 2009. USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service and NC Department of Agircultre and Consumer Services.

Bureau of Labor Statistics. Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employ-ment and Wage Estimates. (May 2009) Retrieved August 16, 2010 from http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_3700003.htm#45-0000

Median Hourly Wages

Mean Annual Pay

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $22.74 $43,320Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $7.46 $16,700Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals $8.82 $18,120

Wages and Income

(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009)

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Alamance Caswell Orange Person RockinghamAgriculture/Food IndustriesFarming $39,566,477 $31,241,164 $34,330,241 $36,142,400 $45,536,181Manufacturing $309,246,444 $5,998,016 $1,819,671 $1,169,516 $441,867,376Wholesaling/Retailing $210,429,726 $5,009,176 $218,493,052 $30,253,003 $75,006,017Total $559,242,647 $42,248,356 $254,642,964 $67,564,919 $562,409,574

Natural Fiber IndustriesFarming $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Manufacturing $117,329,176 $1,211,360 $13,337,906 $10,240,630 $100,395,532Wholesaling/Retailing $40,467,829 $667,879 $24,727,888 $3,395,865 $11,847,109Total $157,797,005 $1,879,239 $38,065,794 $13,636,495 $112,242,641

Forestry IndustriesFarming $33,418,238 $3,097,699 $3,059,293 $3,964,441 $21,730,504Manufacturing $64,880,007 $1,077,714 $1,460,666 $48,173,733 $24,187,729Wholesaling/Retailing $9,988,312 $99,787 $4,302,634 $2,472,171 $3,340,595Total $108,286,557 $4,275,200 $8,822,593 $54,610,345 $49,258,828

Total IncomeTotal County Value-added $4,719,193,103 $233,238,348 $5,502,990,568 $865,203,085 $2,301,465,654

Agriculture/Food Industriestotal income $559,242,647 $42,248,356 $254,642,964 $67,564,919 $562,409,574share of county value-added 11.90% 18.10% 4.60% 7.80% 24.40%

Natural Fiber Industriestotal income $157,797,005 $1,879,239 $38,065,794 $13,636,495 $112,242,641share of county value-added 3.30% 0.80% 0.70% 1.60% 4.90%

Forestry Industriestotal income $108,286,557 $4,275,200 $8,822,593 $54,610,345 $49,258,828share of county value-added 2.30% 1.80% 0.20% 6.30% 2.10%

All Agriculture/Agribusiness Industriestotal income $825,326,209 $48,402,795 $301,531,351 $135,811,759 $723,911,043share of county value-added 17.50% 20.70% 5.50% 15.70% 31.40%

Total Agricultural/Agribusiness Employmenttotal employment 13218 961 8455 2516 7498share of county employment 17.10% 19.60% 11.20% 19.70% 20.40%

Source: NC State Agricultural and Resource Economics County and Regional Agribusiness Values, http://www.ag-econ.ncsu.edu/faculty/walden/counties.htm

Revenues From Agriculture, Caswell and Surrounding Counties 2008

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North Carolina Average Annual Rainfall, Caswell County Selected

*Amounts measured in inches.Source: USGS Water Resources Division

 

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Caswell County Soil Classifications The following soils exist in varying composites in Caswell County:

HIWASSEE generally grade II (*) for agriculture, forestry, or horticulture, excepting slopes of15-30% (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); Soil Code109, well-drained mineral soils, Rhodic features, fine particle size class (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).

ENON generally grade III or IV for agriculture, always II for forestry, nearly always II for horticulture (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); 110, well-drained mineral soils, fine, high base status (Alfisols) (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).

CULLEN grade II for agriculture, forestry, or horticulture, excepting slopes of 15-30% (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); 109, well-drained mineral soils, Rhodic features, fine particle size class (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).

CECIL generally grade II for forestry and horticulture; generally grade II for agriculture below 8% slopes (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); 111, well-drained mineral soils, fine, Felsic parent materials (Kan-hapudults) (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001). • “Cecil soils are the most extensive...in North Carolina” occurring on 1,601,740 acres statewide

and throughout Caswell County. These are “very deep, well-drained, moderately permeable soils on upland ridges and side slopes.” Crops commonly grown on Cecil soils are small grains, corn, cotton, and tobacco (USDA NRCS).

APPLING generally grade II for all three uses at slopes below 10%; above 10%, they are best suited to horticulture (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); 111, well-drained mineral soils, fine, Felsic parent materials (Kanhapudults) (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).

IREDELL grade II for agriculture on slopes below 7%; they are always grade II for forestry, grade III for horticulture unless very stony or in urbanized areas, when they are graded IV (Dep’t. of Rev-enue 2011); 107, moderately well-drained mineral soils: fine particle size class, 2:1 Claysof Triassic Basin (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).

MADISON graded II when below 7% slope or not severely eroded; they are nearly always graded II for forestry and horticulture (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011): 111, well-drained mineral soils, fine, Felsic parent materials (Kanhapudults) (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).

MECKLENBURG are graded II for agr. when on slopes below 8-10%; they are generally graded II for forestry and hort. (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); 110 Well Drained Mineral Soils, Fine, High Base Status (Alfisols) (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001)

PACOLET graded II when less than 6-8% slope, except with severe erosion; always graded II for forestry; generally graded II for horticulture (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); 111, well-drained mineral soils, fine, Felsic parent materials (Kanhapudults).

TALLAPOOSA all are graded II for agriculture and forestry uses, I for horticulture (Dep’t. of Rev-enue 2011); 117, somewhat excessively to excessively well-drained mineral soils, loamy (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).

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VANCE graded II for agricultural uses on low-erosion slopes of 2-8%, graded III for all other condi-tions; II for forestry and horticulture in all conditions (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); 111, well-drained mineral soils, fine, Felsic parent materials (Kanhapudults) (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).

WILKES is graded IV for agriculture, II for forestry and III for horticulture (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011); 117, somewhat excessively to excessively well-drained mineral soils, loamy (Dep’t. of Soil Science, 2001).• wilkes pacolet - are grade II for agricultural uses on 8-15% slopes; grade IV on 15-25% slopes

for agriculture; always grade II for forestry and horticulture (Dep’t. of Revenue 2011).

* Soil Classes from NC Department of Revenue are: I - Best SoilsII - Average Soils III - Fairl Soils IV - Non-Productive Soils

SOURCES

2011 Use-Value Manual For Agricultural, Horticultural, and Forest Land, April 2010 NC Use-Value Advisory Board, NC Dept of Revenue, Raleigh NC

Soil Management Groups for North Carolina, NC State University, October 2001Dept of Soil Sci-ence, NC State University

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Soil Types of Caswell County, NC

 

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Hiwassee-Cecil

Meckl.-Madison-Iredell-Hiw.-Enon

Vance-Enon-Cecil-Appling

Wilkes-Cullen

Wilkes-Pacolet

Flood Zones

Municipal Boundaries

State Conservation Land

Tallapoosa-Pacolet-Madison

Mecklenburg-Enon-Cecil

Soil Types, Topography, Municipal Boundaries - Caswell County, NC

 

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Much of Caswell County (outlined

in blue) consists of slopes above 12%. Several ridgelines - represented by

the yellow, orange, and red portions

of the map - cross through the county. This band of ridges is contained almost fully within Person, Caswell, and Rock-ingham Counties.

Topographical Context of Caswell County Within the Piedmont

Source: Source: National Elevation Dataset 30 Meter

 

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Slope Analysis of Caswell County (Grade in Percent)

Source: National Elevation Dataset 30 Meter

This map, paired with the soil

information in this inventory, reveals where

Caswell County soils are best suited to agri-culture. Most

Caswell soils are graded II (aver-age) or better at slopes below 10-12% for agricul-

tural uses.

 

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Regions of Consistent Low Slopes in Caswell County

Source: National Elevation Dataset 30 Meter

These regions (dark-er green outlined in blue) were drawn

based on the graphic analysis of slopes in Caswell County.

Regions of dramatic shifts in slope within confined areas were excluded based on soil analysis which indicates Caswell’s soils consistently perform better for Forestry and Hor-ticulture at slopes above 10%. These

regions indicate where soils will serve best for agricultural

uses, barring severe-ly eroded conditions.

 

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Caswell County Prime Agricultural Zones

“Prime Zones” indicated on this map reflect areas of best expected soil performance

- that is, where combined low-slopes, hydrology, and soil quality allow for best agricultural performance. While these ar-

eas would by that designation also perform well for forestry and horticultural uses, their

higher grade for agriculture represents a highest-and-best use.

 

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County-Wide Land Use Productivity

 

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Caswell County Farmland in Preservation and State Conservation Programs

Preserved farmland in this map has been added to the Caswell County Voluntary Ag-ricultural Preservation

program. These are verified operating farms.

Land in conservation programs indicates

acreage in State Con-servation Management programming, including Caswell Game Lands.

 

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Farms Active in Cooperative Extension ProgrammingProperties indicated with red outlining in this map are ac-

tive beef, chicken, horse, for-age, tobacco, bee, vegetable, and small grain farms partici-pating in Caswell Cooperative Extension listservs and pro-

gramming.

Some overlap with parcels in the county’s Voluntary Farm Preservation Program, but

many do not.

Source: Caswell County Cooperative Extension, 2010.

 

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Acres Harvested By Percentage and Crop Type, 1990-2009

Trends• General reduction in number of

crops grown in significant quanti-ties

• Consistent decline of tobacco acres harvested. This trend was already pronounced by 1995 de-spite tobacco’s market strength in the 1990s.

• Predominance of hay acres. By 2009, hay (alternatively referred to as “forage”) covered 64% of Cas-well County’s harvested acres.

• Steady increase in number of soy acres harvested.

1990 1995 2000

2005

2009

18%7%

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27%

2%

1%5%

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18%

18%

14%

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2%

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56%5%

12%

1% 1%

10%

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1%

63%

5%

8%

7%

7% 5%

1%

0%

64%

10%

1%

12%

9% 4%

Corn, grain

Corn, silage

Forage, hay

Tobacco, air-cured light burley

Soybeans

Tobacco, flue-cured class 1

Wheat

Wheat, winter

Oats

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%  Harvested  Acres  Hay  

%  Harvested  Acres  Tobacco  

Hay as a Percentage of Caswell Co. Acres Harvested, 1990-2009

Source: National Agricultural Statistics Service, 1990-2009

The most dramatic shift in land use in Caswell County over the 20 years beginning in 1990 was the growth of hay acreage. Hay rose from a 28% share of the acreage harvested annually to a 64%

share in that time. Simultaneously, brightleaf tobacco declined from a 29% share to 13%. Prices for hay do not alone explain this, as they only began to spike in the late 2000s, particularly after the

drought of 2007 (see chart below). Tobacco’s decline in acreage harvested precedes the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement of 1998.

$0.00  

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Hay  ($/Ton)  

Hay  ($/Ton)  

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Marketing and Production Resources for Farmers in Caswell County

Matkins Meat Processing 9683 Kerrs Chapel Rd, Gibsonville, NC 27249. 336.584.8247Currently the only such value-added plant in Caswell County, Matkins serves a regional client base.

Piedmont Local Foods 525 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320. 336.347.8278http://www.farmersfreshmarket.org/rockingham/Based just over the county line in Reidsville, this online farmers market links farmers in Caswell County to regional restaurants. Piedmont Local Foods is a buying club, as well, allowing families to purchase local produce from the website.

Slow Food Piedmont Triad http://www.slowfoodpiedmont.org/lfghome.htmlA rich resource for networking and accessing the regional local and “slow” food market, Slow Food Piedmont promotes Piedmont farms, farmers markets, and restaurants. Caswell farmers and res-taurants using local meats and produce can be added to the Local Food Guide for this international organization by visiting the website.

Triad Buying Co-ophttp://tbcoop.org/This web-based co-op connects regional farms to families in the Piedmont, primarily in Winston-Salem. Caswell farmers can provide organic and non-organic meat nd produce, as well as breads, cheeses, honey, and other value added items.

Homegrown Handmadehttp://www.homegrownhandmade.com/Trails/home.php?Trail=PD1A program of the North Carolina Arts Council and Cooperative Extension, Homegrown Handmade promotes arts and artisanal products throughout the state, by region. Caswell County is included in their “Hushpuppies, Pimento Cheese, and Sweet Tea” Trail, and restaurants, pick-your-owns and farms offering tours should be included in their “Things to Do” listings.

Local Harvesthttp://www.localharvest.orgAn online service with a national range, Local Harvest provides detailed information and personal descriptions of farms, farmers’ markets, restaurants, CSAs, and more. Farms post detailed informa-tion about what they grow, where customers can purchase their produce, the location of the farm, and how to contact them.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Danville Area Farmers’ Market 629 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 24541www.danville-va.gov/index.aspx?NID=532Contact: Jacob H. McCann434.797.8961

Redisville Downtown Farmers’ Market 100 block of Settle Street parking lot, Reidsville, NC 27320Contact: Donna Van Ness336.349.1045

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Rockingham County Farmers’ MarketWentworth St.(former Chinqua Penn Stables), Reidsville, NC 27320www.co.rockingham.nc.us/farmark.htmContact: Brenda Sutton336.613.6320

Person County Community MarketDepot Station, Roxboro, NC 27573Contact: Henry Daniel336.599.4182

Elon Community Church Farmers’ MarketWilliamson Ave & Haggart Ave, Elon, NC 27244Contact: Sandra & Fabian Lujanwww.eccfarmersmarket.org

Burlington Farmers’ Market2389 Corporation Parkway, Burlington, NC 27215www.burlingtonoutletvillage.com/shop/6/Farmers-Market/Contact: Rachel Rose919.357.3194

Eno River Farmers’ Market144 East Margaret Lane (Public Market House), Hillsborough, NC 27278www.enoriverfarmersmarket.comContact: Leila Wolfrum

Hillsborough Farmers’ Market625 Hampton Point Blvd. (Home Depot parking lot), Hillsborough, NC 27278www.hillsboroughfarmersmarket.orgContact: Beverly Blythe

Durham Farmers’ Market501 Foster Street (in the Pavilion at Durham Central Park), Durham, NC 27701www.durhamfarmersmarket.comContact: Erin Kauffman919.667.3099

Carrboro Farmers’ Market301 West Main Street on the Town Commons, Carrboro, NC 27510www.carrborofarmersmarket.comContact: Sarah Blacklin 919.280.3326

South Estes Farmers’ Market201 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514southestesfarmersmarket.comContact: Andrea Wood 919.533.9496

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Statewide Resources for Farmers in Caswell County

In addition to the standard range of growers assosications in North Carolina (a full list of which can be found at http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/Assoc/index.htm), the following organizations offer sup-port to NC farmers and producers that is geared to adapting agriculture to 21st century demands and possibilities.

Carolina Farm Stewardship Associationhttp://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/This organization aims to educate and organize farmers and consumers alike, fostering local foods sytems and strengthening the connections between growers and consumers. Annual concerences, marketing, networking, support for new farmers, and farm tours are among the benefits of CFSA memership. Membership is available to framers for $39 per year. Currently, Baldwin Beef Farm is the only Caswell Farm registered with CFSA.

North Carolina Agritourism Networking Associationhttp://www.ncagr.gov/markets/agritourism/ANAmission.htmANA provides assistance for farmers seeking to open their farm operations to tourism. Primary aspects of their services are helping farmers obtain affordable liability insurance, marketing and promotional materials and signage, financing, and connecting farmers with local arts networks. ANA is also an advocacy organization that encourages state and local policies supporting agritourism through zoning, financing, and other means.

Caswell Farms interested in posting an NC Agritourism Farm Road Sign at their location should visit http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/agritourism/index.htm for an application.

North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commissionwww.ncfarmgrants.org, www.rafiusa.orgIn conjunction with Governor Beverly Perdue’s Family Farm Innovative Fund, the Trust Fund Com-mission funds projects demonstrating innovation in “production, processing, and marketing or that show new ways of using obsolete farm equipment or facilities.” (From Cooperative Extension press release, August 2011.)

Funded by The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI), these grant amounts will be “up to $10,000 for individual producers and up to $30,000 for collaborative farmer projects.”

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Federal Resources For Local Food Production

USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP)http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/in_focus/hunger_if_competitive.htmlThis program aims to link local food security in low-income areas, food infrastructure and process-ing, long-term sustainable local food system growth, and market development for farmers. It offers one-time grants of $10,000 to $300,000 for projects, and loan amounts must be matched dollar-for-dollar by local sources. 18% of applications are successful and funded projects include community kitchens, gardens, and various efforts to strengthen local food systems.

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.25 mile .5 mile

86

Stanley Woodworks7657 Blanch Rd.

Blanch, NC 27212336-234-9320

Blanch

Sleepy Goat Farm7215 Allison Rd.

Pelham, NC 27311

Moon Creek Farm2943 Hodges Dairy RdYanceyville, NC 27379

336-694-4406

Hall’s Strawberry & Vegetable Farm

179 Oakus Page Rd.Reidsville, NC 27320

336.421.0693

Hoskins Rd.

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1249 Tate Rd.Reidsville, NC 27320(Rockingham County)

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Yanceyville, NC 27379336.694.6016

Steaks on the Square 118 Main St

Yanceyville, NC 27379

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Sleepy Goat Farm CheeseJon Dorman & Della Williams

7215 Allison Rd.Pelham, NC 27311

[email protected]

http://www.sleepygoatfarm.com/

We produce several varieties of fresh and aged farmstead goat cheese on our farm just south of the North Carolina /Virginia border. We have a pres-ence at Farmers Markets in Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, Reidsville, NC and at Danville and Martinsville, VA as well as online sales. We have comfortable quarters for anyone who wants to spend time on the farm learning about

goat care and cheesemaking.

Century Farm Orchards1614 Rice Rd.Reidsville, NC336.349.5709

www.centuryfarmorchards

We are only open during our Open House Days, each Saturday in Novem-ber 9 AM to 4 PM. Be sure to call ahead before visits and please visit our

web site. Century Farm Orchards is a small nursery specializing in the pres-ervation of apples that were once widely grown in the southern United

States from the 1600’s to the early 1900’s.

Moon Creek FarmJan Smith and Rick Smith

2943 Hodges Dairy Rd.Yanceyville, NC 27379

[email protected]

Our family has farmed for four generations at Moon Creek Farm. Previously a tobacco farm, we are now a non-certified organic vegetable and herb farm selling a wide variety

of fresh herbs, heirloom tomatoes, raspberries, melons and other vegetables. In the spring and fall we also sell high quality herb and lettuce transplants for your home garden. In

2006 we began production of prepared foods in our newly constructed certified kitchen. All our sauces, salsas and preserves are made from fresh food grown right here on our

farm. You can buy our products at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Roosters Farmers Market, J & S Organics and Southern Roots Market.

Baldwin Family FarmsV. Mac Baldwin

5341 NC Highway 86 SYanceyville, NC1.800.896.4857

[email protected]

Baldwin Charolais (Char-lay) Beef is a unique pasture-raised beef free of added hormones and antibiotics that is exceptionally watering taste. The Charolais

breed is legendary for producing high-quality, protein rich, extra lean meat by natural grazing. Our Charolais herd thrives on nutrient-rich pastures, enriched by the organic compost produced on our farm. No chemical fertilizers or pes-ticides have been applied to our pastures for more than 20 years. You can buy

from the farm, from our on-line store, Deep Roots and the Carrboro Farmers’ Market.

Byrd Farm9773 NC Hwy 62 SouthBurlington, NC 27217

[email protected]

Located in Southern Caswell County, Byrd Farm has been family owned and operated for four generations. Historically a typical southern farm, growing tobacco and live-stock, we now produce a vast array of heirloom vegetables and fruits. Being a small, family farm allows us to grow produce in more environmentally friendly ways and in turn improve the environment we live in. Unlike today’s massive industrialized farms,

where food is grown and harvested by any means in order to maximize profit, we hold true to our values, and the principle that what we grow and sell represents us. Products

available include sweet silver queen corn, cucumbers, okra, peppers, mixed greens, herbs, squash, heirloom tomatoes, watermelons, and other vegetables. May through

September. Call for more information.

Hall’s Strawberry & Vegetable Farm Tina Hall

179 Oakus Page Rd.Reidsville, NC 27320

336.421.0693

Hall’s Strawberry & Vegetable Farm has been growing plasticulture strawberries, fresh vegetables, pumpkins and fall decorations since 1998. Hall’s Farm has over 2.5 acres of

plasticulture strawberries (you pick/we pick). In 2006, we added 1/2 acre of tame, thornless blackberries.

The sweet strawberries start coming in late April and last til early June. Late in June through August is when the blackberries ripen. In July, the sweet corn comes in along

with tomatoes, peppers, okra, squash, cucumbers, canteloupe, and watermelons. Then, in September and October, our mums are ready to plant. We have many colors to choose from. Hall’s Farm is continuously changing and adding things to benefit our customers.

We look forward to seeing you at Hall’s Strawberry & Vegetable Farm!

Yancey HouseLucindy Willis

699 U.S. Hwy. 158 W.Yanceyville, NC 27379

www.yanceyvillage.com336.694.4225

Located on 150 acres in rural Caswell County, the Yancey House Restaurant offers its guests a unique dining experience featuring an inventive menu that changes with

the seasons. Inspired by her Louisiana and Texas roots, Chef Lucindy works with local farmers and gathers produce from the restaurant gardens and her farm at Two Turtles

to create award winning cuisine with a southern awareness. Take a short drive from the Triangle and Triad and enjoy the warm hospitality and intimate ambiance of this his-

toric home (c. 1807).

Open for lunch Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Dinner is served Thursday - Saturday from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday dinner is served

11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Pryor Farm3406 Ashland Rd

Riedsville, NC 27320336.342.1058

Pryor farm runs a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and is a

member of the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association. Products available include beef, pork in select cuts, halfs, and wholes.

Visitors are always welcome!

Cornerstone Garlic FarmNatalie Foster

1249 Tate RoadReidsville, NC 27320

[email protected]

Cornerstone Garlic Farm is a small family farm that specializes in garlic. We are one of a few farms in the Carolinas that offer seed garlic, braids and table stock garlic thru mail order and local sales. We practice sustainable agriculture and though we are not certi-

fied organic, we use organic practices and we believe that we should be good stewards of the land that God gave us.

We usually end our garlic season by selling at the Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival http://www.rebecwinery.com/vwgf/vwgf.htm Also check our farm recipes at

http://recipecircus.com/recipes/garliclady/ We will be at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market thru the end of December.

Stanley WoodworksMike Stanley

7657 Blanch RoadBlanch, NC 27212

[email protected]

http://www.stanleywoodworks.net

This family-run woodworking company specializes in handmade high quality decora-tive and functional products, including fine-crafted wooden bowls and cutting boards.

You’ll find custom-designed bookcases, tables, and other furniture. The woodworks and art galleriy is located near the road against a backdrop of trees and fields of hay

and wild flowers, near an iris garden of rare varieties and an organic garden with year-round crops. Some produce, like turnips and turnip greens, are free for the picking.

Directions: From Yanceyville, travel on Hwy. 62 north toward Milton. Approximately 6.5 miles north of Yanceyville, turn left onto Blanch Road. We are located .5 miles on the

right. Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lil’ Country Greenhouse100 Dailey Road

Blanch, NC 27212Office - 336.694.6224

Mobile - 336.514.0382

Products available includeannuals, aquatic plants, cut flowers, ferns, foliage plants, hanging baskets,

house plants, perennials, vegetable plants

Call for days & hours of operation.

Lunsford Farm1378 Ridgeville Road

Prospect Hill, NC 27314336.562.5437

336.260.9159

Products available include mums, pumpkins, and strawberries.Call for days & hours of operation.

Strawberries: April through May & September through OctoberMums: April through May

Pumpkins: September through October

Take Hwy 86 south from Yanceyville to Ridgeville Road at Prospect Hill, turn left go 1.3 miles located on the right.

Azariah’s Country Store and Restaurant28 West Main Street

Yanceyville, NC 27379336.694.6016

http://www.azariahstore.com/

Azariah’s Olde Storehouse, located at 28 West Main Street in Yanceyville’s Histor-ic District, was built in 1817 by a local lawyer and businessman. This is the old-

est commercial building in Yanceyville and is believed to be the oldest building being used commercially in Caswell County.

Lunch: Tuesday through Saturday 11-2

Steaks on the Square118 Main St, Yanceyville, NC 27379

[email protected]

http://www.steaksonthesquare.com/

Dinner HoursThursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Aunt Millie’s Pizza, Subs, and Suds249 Broad St

Milton, NC 27305336.234.0240

http://www.auntmilliespizza.com/

Monday - Thursday 11:00-8:00Friday - Saturday 11:00-9:00

Sunday 12:30-7:00Come try our Buffet which includes Pizza, Stromboli, Calzone, Spaghetti

and Salad Fixings.The Buffet is offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 until 2:30

As a rule, please contact any farm to approve the time of your visit.

Text on this page has been selected from LocalHarvest.org, NC Farm Fresh, and the web pages of the farms or businesses themselves.