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Edneyville apple growers named 'Farm Family of the Day' at State Fair

By Lightning Reports, Published: September 11, 2024

Flavor Full Farms, the apple growing, packing and slicing operation run by the father-and-son team of Jeff and Jerred Nix, has been named a Farm Family of the Day by the State Fair. The Nixes will be honored on Saturday, Oct. 19, during the State Fair in Raleigh.

“The N.C. State Fair’s earliest beginnings sought to elevate the understanding of new agricultural practices and technology. Today, one of agriculture’s biggest challenges is helping people make the connection between farming and the food they enjoy,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Farm families tell that story the best because they are out there every day working hard to grow the food, fiber and fuel we need. We are looking forward to recognizing these eleven farm families at the 2024 N.C. State Fair.”

 Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, the farm family recognition is returning for a fourth year to celebrate the rich agricultural heritage and the farm families behind the state's $111.1 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.

The families were nominated either by family or community members for their hard work and dedication to our state’s No. 1 industry, as well as their overall love for the N.C. State Fair. The lucky winners were chosen at random. Each farm family is assigned a specific day of the 2024 N.C. State Fair, taking place Oct. 17-27, where they will be honored through public address announcements and on-grounds signage, as well as features on both the N.C. State Fair and the NCDA&CS blogs and social media platforms. Follow along on those outlets to learn about each farm and what made them stand-out candidates for this year’s program.

Each family also receives an N.C. State Fair prize pack, including fair tickets to use on any day of their choosing.

Other 2024 N.C. Farm Families are:

•    Thursday, Oct. 17: Shoaf Farms in Winston-Salem (Forsyth County)

•    Friday, Oct. 18: Red Barn Farm in Stanfield (Stanly)

•    Sunday, Oct. 20: MariBees Boer Goats in Rockwell (Rowan)

•    Monday, Oct. 21: Walker Farms in Concord (Cabarrus)

•    Tuesday, Oct. 22: Pope Farms in Knightdale (Wake)

•    Wednesday, Oct. 23: R&B Farms AKA R&B Rhyne Farm LLC in Angier (Harnett)

•    Thursday, Oct. 24: Lutterloh Farm in Pittsboro (Chatham)

•    Friday, Oct. 25: Overman Farms in Goldsboro (Wayne)

•    Saturday, Oct. 26: Jack Pait Strawberry Farm in Lumberton (Robeson)

•    Sunday, Oct. 27: Sunset-Acres in King (Stokes)

The 2024 N.C. State Fair will run Oct. 17-27 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. For more information, visit www.ncstatefair.org.&nbsp.