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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Tag: farms
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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Find Fresh Local Flowers to Fill Your Home
Fresh flowers offer a nice, homey touch to any room. But, traditional floral arrangements can often come at a price. In Johnston County, two different farms have recently sprung up to meet the demand…
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Make JoCo Part of Your Spring Adventures
The weather will soon be warming, many are choosing to be vaccinated, and the state of NC is easing restrictions on many of our tourism partners. As you think about fun, safe day trips or even…
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Hey Raleigh, What you don't know about JoCo...
Hey Raleigh, Johnston County is your neighbor to the east and just 20-30 minutes from your doors. Did you know that Clayton is in Johnston County…you may have heard of the cool nightlife scene and…
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A Plethora of Peaches
Summertime in the south means peaches. And while Georgia is known as the "peach state", North Carolina roadside stands are full this time of year with fresh-picked, locally grown peaches. In…
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The ultimate summer guide — reimagined
From the latest (July) issue of Johnston Now Magazine, which you can read in full here. Better a month late than not at all, right? Thanks to COVID-19, we’ve all had to make adjustments. One of…
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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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Spend Some Time at Sonlight Farms
I sat down recently with April Phillips of Sonlight Farms. Sonlight is a new farm experience for families in Johnston County. April and her husband Josh own and manage a farm in the northern part of…
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