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Carrigan Farm - Doug Carrigan

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: agrotourismFarm

Doug Carrigan is the fourth generation owner of Carrigan Farms in Mooresville, North Carolina. His family has been farming their land in Moorseville since 1902.

Fletcher Personal Farm - Chris Fletcher

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: Farm

Mr. Chris Fletcher discusses and recounts his time working on his personal farm in Cabarrus County. He touches on the reasons he began farming, what he currently grows, and why he chooses to sell his product at the farmers market as well as the benefits of buying from one.

Lomax Farm - Aaron Newton

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: Farm

Aaron Newton is a food advocate born and raised in Concord, NC. He works as the Lomax Farm Manager for Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, where he oversees new farmer training and coordinates other participants at the Elma C. Lomax Research and Education Farm.

Carolina Farm Trust - Zack Wyatt

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: ActivismFarm

Zack Wyatt was originally born in Texas but grew up in Loudoun County, Virginia where his family worked in farming. He received a degree in business administration from Coastal Carolina University in 2003, moving to Charlotte, North Carolina soon after.

Correll Farms - David Correll

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: Farm

David Correll recounts his family farm’s history dating back to the late nineteenth century as he discusses how the farm has changed over its long history.

Fair Share Farm - Emma Hendel

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: FarmFarmingGreenhouse agricultureHealthy EatingOrganic FarmingUrban Farming

Emma Hendel discusses her five years as a microgreens farmer and co-owner of Fair Share Farms, LLC in Pfafftown, North Carolina. Ms. Hendel describes why and how she and her husband Elliot Seldner came to North Carolina and started their farm.

Hall Family Farms - Lara Hall

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: Farm

Lara Hall, who owns Hall Family Farms with her husband Kevin, describes the history of the farm dating back to the 1920’s. The farm’s original size, location and current status are also discussed.

Springs Farm - Ronald Edwards

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: Farm

Ronald Edwards describes the different entities that comprise Springs Farms and its history dating back to the 1930’s. He shares his personal memories and background in the farming industry, along with his present role as general manager of Springs Farms.

Hodges Family Farm - Connor Newman and Kim Hodges Schoch

May 29, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: Farm

Hodges Family Farm, located off Rocky River Road in north-east Charlotte, North Carolina, has been owned and operated by the Hodges family since 1905, and is listed on both the National and North Carolina State Historic Registries.

Barbee Farms - Tommy Barbee

May 27, 2019 by Alex Chapin
subject: Farm

Tommy Barbee was a 58-year-old man at the time of interview, which took place at Barbee Farms in Concord, North Carolina. He was born in Concord, North Carolina in 1960. He was educated in Concord and is employed as a farmer.

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