Looking Forward to Spring in JoCo
The weather is warming, the sun is out. It's time to emerge from your long winter's nap. Take a day trip. Take a weekend excursion. Here is a small round-up of things to do in JoCo this Spring. 1…
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Tag: agritourism
Clayton Fear Farm is Open for Fun and Fright
Boyette's Family Farms Inc. has farm fresh fun for the whole family. Johnston County locals and visitors have been traveling to Clayton to experience hayrides and haunted houses at Boyette's for many…
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Produce Stands & Farmers Markets
My mother gave me many lectures. Some of which I listened to (don't take candy from strangers!), and some of which I didn't (what is even the point of having a dryer if we have to hang up every…
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Family-owned Farm Delivers Fear & Fun
Boyette's Family Farms Inc. has farm fresh fun for the whole family and for all ages. Johnston County locals and visitors have been traveling to Clayton, NC to experience hayrides and haunted houses…
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Blueberry Picking While You Can
Farmers will tell you, and there are plenty in Johnston County, that some harvests are better than others. When you live off the land you understand the ebb and flow of circumstances throughout the…
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The Blueberries Taste Like Blueberries
There is no doubt that Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a fantastical movie, especially for a child with a candy obsession. Who wouldn't want a garden make of sweets with a river of chocolate…
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Bursting with Blueberries
Blueberries are a versatile fruit. You can pop them into your mouth like popcorn, bake them into anything, simmer them down to a condiment, or even freeze them for an extra refreshing kick on those…
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The Past and Future of Agritourism in JoCo
From Haunted Hay Rides to Vineyard Tours - The Past and Future of Agritourism in JoCo According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, "Agritourism is an activity…
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A Thank You Five Acres Big
Glenn Boyette, a Johnston County farmer and founder of Clayton Fear Farm, is one hard-working man. Imagine his surprise when, while trying to get away for a bit of R & R earlier this year at the Outer…
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From the Farm to the Table Tours
The Johnston County Visitors Bureau in Smithfield, NC has been engaged in Agritourism development for the last several years, working with our farmers to increase sustainability for our rural heritage…
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