RALEIGH – The North Carolina (N.C.) State Fair’s Farm Family of the Day, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, is returning for its fourth year to recognize and celebrate the state’s rich agricultural heritage and the farm families that are behind its $111.1 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.
“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 11 farm families at the 2024 N.C. State Fair.”
The families were nominated either by family or community members for their hard work and dedication to the 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.
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.
Farm Families
The 2024 N.C. Farm Families are as follows:
• Thursday, Oct. 17: Shoaf Farms in Winston-Salem (Forsyth County)
• Friday, Oct. 18: Red Barn Farm in Stanfield (Stanly)
• Saturday, Oct. 19: Flavor Full Farms in Hendersonville (Henderson)
• 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 be held Oct. 17-27 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The fair offers an experience unique to North Carolina for all who attend, and is an unparalleled value with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. For more information, visit www.ncstatefair.org. .