Farm

Justin Miller began farming in 2011, when his uncle passed away and left the Miller family’s fifth-generation cattle farm to be bought by Justin and his wife, Holly. In this interview, Justin elaborates on their experience as farmers growing diverse produce, their first difficult years of growth, and their eventual collaboration and moving on from … Read more

Curtis Furr, a fifth-generation Albemarle, North Carolina farmer, discussed his background and farming practices. Furr grows white corn for cornmeal, yellow corn for feed, and soybeans for seed, earning his income with cotton. He faces challenges like urban development and wildlife damage. Furr emphasized the importance of conservation programs and advised new farmers to start … Read more

Janice Fine runs Seven Sisters Farm with husband Michael Fine, raising several children on the farm while doing so. The family moved from MD in 2012, initially borrowing land and eventually accessing their current property of roughly 25 acres. Janice reflects within this interview on their various learning curves and hardships throughout the development of … Read more

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.

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.

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.

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.