As Long As There Is You & Food
As a native of Johnston County, I can say with conviction that what matters most to locals around the holidays is food. It always seemed particularly cruel to me that the Grinch not only took…
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Tag: agritourism
Broadslab Unveils New Bourbon Products
In the southern part of JoCo, just off I-95, is Benson-based Broadslab Distillery; which has been offering ‘shine products, tours, and tastings since 2015. Master Distillery Jeremy Norris is what…
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Make JoCo Part of Your Spring Adventures
The weather is warming and there are so many fun events to attend outside around the county in the coming weeks. Beyond that, we wanted to share a round-up of things to do in JoCo during the Spring…
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JoCo Grows Promotes Strawberries
The Johnston County Visitors Bureau in partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension Johnston County Center, and the JoCo Grows Agriculture Steering Committee, is working to bridge the gap between…
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Historic Tobacco Barn At Risk in Kenly
Due to the continued support from the public, grants, and the state, the Tobacco Farm Life Museum has grown and persevered even through these last two exceedingly difficult years. However, as the…
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Perfect Day for Strawberries
A Perfect Day for Strawberry Picking at Smith’s Nursery Thank you to JaMeka Ramnath for sharing with us her family's recent visit to Smith's in Benson; we hope you enjoy this guest blog. Be sure to…
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Summer Time Inspires Backyard Tomato Farmers
Home-grown Tomato Sandwich! Johnston County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina, but our roots are still in the soil and our agricultural heritage is strong. Our farmer's are…
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Strawberry Season at Smith's Nursery - Video Blog
The Visitors Bureau worked with a local company, Matthew Telford Films, to produce a short video about the fun and flavor found in picking your own strawberries straight from the field during the…
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JoCo Locations Now on the Visit NC Farms App
There are now over 70 Johnston County farms and agribusinesses listed on the Visit NC Farms App, a new initiative from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The app is a…
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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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