Author: Angel McWilliams

Hi! My name is Angel McWilliams, and I am a senior at South Johnston High School. I am in IDEAL Academy, which is an early college program that will allow me to have an associate degree in science when I graduate. I attend Johnston Community College and the University of Mount Olive to fulfill my class requirements. I am overjoyed to have an internship with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and the N.C. State Fair! I cannot wait to see y’all on the fairgrounds this year but be sure to read along with each Farm Family of the Day that this program represents!

Pace Family Farm Producing Quality for Over 100 Years

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. Located in the Archers Lodge area of Clayton, Pace Family Farm offers the community a large variety of produce and beef. Pace Family Farm has been in operation for over 100 years, and the current generation has graduated college with…

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Unique Candies by Hearn Pecan Farm

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. Hearn Pecan Farm in Albemarle has more than 90 pecan trees at their farm, which has been in the Hearn family for four years. There are two generations of Hearns working the farm, with a third coming in February 2022….

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Our Favorite Holidays Provided by Smith’s Family Fun Farm

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. Smith’s Family Fun Farm is a small operation located in Hillsborough. They grow pumpkins and Christmas trees, but they have recently expanded to include a pavilion and a coal-fired pizza oven. Smith’s Family Fun Farm was started in 1947 by…

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A Special Place for Deal Family Farm

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. Deal Family Farm, located in Macon County, is a multi-generational, diversified farm family. Started from excess produce grown in the garden of Bobby and Elise Deal in 1951, Deal Family Farm has blossomed into our Farm Family of the Day!…

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Conservational Beef at Roberts Farm

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. Roberts Farm, located in Denton, is new to farming. Llyod and Tammy Roberts bought the farm in 2012 and started raising beef cattle in 2014. In March 2020, Roberts Farm opened a small store in Denton to sell their products….

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A Century with R.E. Miller, Jr. & Sons, Inc.

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. R.E. Miller, Jr. & Sons, Inc. – aka Miller Farms – is in Gates County. Miller Farms is a recognized Century Farm. Currently, the sixth and seventh generations are operating Miller Farms. With 6,300 acres of farmland, Miller Farms grows…

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“Cornspirational” Teens at Juniper Creek Farms

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. We are proud to announce Juniper Creek Farm located in Wake County, as the Farm Family of the Day! Juniper Creek Farm is on their fourth generation of farming! Mrs. Adams, or Oma, is the oldest generation living on the…

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Spreading Knowledge with Lindale Organic Dairy

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. As one of only three dairy farms in Chatham County, we are proud to announce Lindale Organic Dairy as the Farm Family of the Day! Lindale Organic Dairy produces cow milk and goat milk; they also have three chicken houses….

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Hard-Working Mom at Springhouse Farm

The Farm Family of the Day program is a new addition to the N.C. State Fair. The program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 14-24. The Springhouse Farm, in Boone, North Carolina, was started by the single mom, Amy Fielder. Amy’s family farm is in Indiana, and before she decided to start anew in North…

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Advocate for Gross Farms

The Farm Family of the Day program recognizes 11 farm families – one for every day of the N.C. State Fair – who work hard every day to impact our state’s agriculture industry. Families either nominated themselves or were nominated by members of the community. Thanks to Tractor Supply Company for sponsoring the program, which will run from Oct. 13-23. Gross Farms in Sanford grow a large variety of crops including flue-cured tobacco, which is their main crop, rye, soybeans, asparagus, strawberries, pumpkins, and more. Gross Farms has been farming for over a century and the current family is the…

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