
The Gift of Great Taste

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Nick’s background is in mechanical engineering, marine construction, high-efficiency green building design and international energy and environmental advocacy. After recognizing that the global survival issues we face as a species are most effectively confronted on a local level, he decided to up and quit the city life, get his hands dirty and grow some good [...]
...read moreFive 4 month-old Berkshire Cross Boars Available Very nice-looking, tri-colored Farmer’s Hybrid Boars, reaching breeding age and well-suited for outside living. $250 or possible multiple animal discounts. Please contact via email: canecreekfarm@gmail.com or call the farm at 336.376.0811.
...read moreCompany Shops Market Community Meeting You are invited to the the next potluck and community meeting for Company Shops Market, Inc, a local and organic food co-op coming to the Burlington area! Join us on Sunday, November 11th, 4PM, at the home and farm of Mr. Sam Moore at Moore Farm, Sheppard Road in Gibsonville. [...]
...read more*Only 13 miles west of Carrboro *Detached garage with canning kitchen *Large pole equipment shed *Gambrel roof, Pennsylvania style stock barn *Several fenced pastures *Basement apartment *3180 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths *10.5 acres *MLS # 923332 More information and Photos available at: http://weaverstreetrealty.com/content/listings/flyers/sax-beth_3316.pdf
...read moreDoes saving a rare breed mean eating it for dinner? In pork-crazy North Carolina, the Ossabaw pig—with a wild-tinged ancient flavor and fat that’s actually good for you—makes a last stand, and restaurant chefs in the know are scattering pearls before (these) swine.
...read moreFarmers will be part-owners in the Co-op. They plan to sell produce, meats and other products. Alamance County, NC — Farmers are teaming up to help their individual farms make money. Growers in Alamance County plan to open Company Shops Market. Farmers will be part-owners in the Co-op. They plan to sell produce, meats and [...]
...read moreClick here to view our specialty products for sale – including Grass-Fed Beef, Pastured Pork, Free-Range Chicken & Eggs Name: Email Address: Phone: What are you interested in ordering or reserving? Will you come to the farm for pick-up or do we need to arrange a delivery (when possible)? Are you a chef or otherwise interested [...]
...read moreHog in the Limelight Does saving a rare breed mean eating it for dinner? In pork-crazy North Carolina, the Ossabaw pig—with a wild-tinged ancient flavor and fat that’s actually good for you—makes a last stand, and restaurant chefs in the know are scattering pearls before (these) swine. [...]
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This past Saturday I purchased four pork chops from you at the Carrboro Farmers Market. When I arrived home I could not wait to try one. I thought to myself, I’ll be darned if I’m going to wait for this, I’m going to have some pork for lunch, today! I fired up the range, got [...]
...read moreMonday, September 17, 2007 Eliza MacLean, owner of Cane Creek Farm, didn’t learn sustainable farming in a classroom. She developed an appreciation for nurturing animals and land when she lived with an Amish family in high school. Now her training from an heirloom culture is helping save an heirloom breed of hog. She joins host [...]
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