July 2009

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Cane Creek Farm in the News & Observer: “Collecting unsold produce for the hungry”

Cane Creek Farm in the News & Observer: “Collecting unsold produce for the hungry”

News & Observer article quotes Cane Creeker Hailey Moses as she gives away unsold produce from Cane Creek Farm to Margaret Gifford. Gifford collects food from local farmers and producer and distributes it to those who are hungry and in need through community organizations like the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service in Chapel Hill, the [...]

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How we raise them

Read about our husbandry techniques and the major ways that we differ from conventional hog farms.

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Heritage Breeds

Heritage Breeds

We take great pride in raising Heritage Breed pigs. Learn about why we raise these hogs and learn the benefits for the consumer!

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Mission

Community Part of our purpose at Cane Creek is educating the community about sustainable agriculture and healthy food systems. We do this at farmer’s markets, speaking opportunities, community events, and by showing the farm to individuals and school groups. The tide is turning. More and more people are realizing the impact of their food choices [...]

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Panciuto in Hillsborough

Chef Aaron Vandemark describes his restaurant as “a small locally owned restaurant offering Italian inspired dinners with Southern inflection derived from vegetable and meats farmed and raised within miles of the kitchen.” Read more about the restaurant, recipes, and cooking advice from Aaron.

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Farm Update: We’ve Got Melons!

Farm Update: We’ve Got Melons!

The perfect summer treat.

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Recipe: Hominy Pork Soup from Lucky 32

Jay’s recipe for Hominy Pork Soup, using our pork stock and pork fat.

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Lucky 32 (Greensboro and Cary)

Jay Pierce, chef at Lucky 32′s Greensboro location, describes his restaurant as “Southern Cuisine rooted in the Piedmont, served in an upscale environment. We use the highest quality ingredients to create our interpretation of classic Southern dishes.” To learn more about Lucky 32, including recipes and cooking advice from Jay, click

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Egg Econonomics: Local chef, Andrea Reusing Discusses the benefits of old-fashioned farm fresh eggs in Gourmet Magazine.

Egg Econonomics: Local chef, Andrea Reusing Discusses the benefits of old-fashioned farm fresh eggs in Gourmet Magazine.

From Gourmet Magazine, April 9, 2009 Last summer at a raucous farmers market in Santa Cruz, California (dueling drum circles), I was thrilled to discover the most expensive eggs I had ever seen—six dollars a dozen. I was thrilled because farmers I know in North Carolina often struggle to convince new customers to pay four [...]

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Hailey Moses

Hailey Moses

Hailey Moses – Hailey is senior at Guilford College in Greensboro.  She joined us for the second time this past summer as an intern, and once again proved to be an enormous help.  Her outgoing personality and warm smile was always a welcome site around the farm and at farmers markets.  This past summer Hailey [...]

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We Now Ship Prosciutto!

We have incredible Ossabaw Prosciutto and can ship it right to your doorstep! Each package is 4 ounces and they are $10 each. We ship priority mail (2-3 day shipping) and orders go out around the 1st and 15th of the month.

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