Category Archives: Rockingham County

Some favorite U-pick farms for U

Posted on July 21, 2013 by didaniel

The U-pick season is shorter in the mountains and middle of the state. Here are a few of my favorite spots there, with their entries from my book. Check ’em out! (But of course call or check online before you … Continue reading →

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Llamas, alpacas, and tigers, oh my!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by didaniel

With school out, it’s time to take the family to FARMS! Children of all ages (as they say) love llamas and alpacas. (I was just kidding about the tigers in the headline.) Below are three of my favorite fiber stops … Continue reading →

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Rockingham Radio on NC wineries

Posted on February 5, 2011 by didaniel

Listen to Diane chat with “Let’s Talk” radio host Mike Moore on Rockingham County Radio about NC wineries and grape growing.  This 10-minute segment aired on Feb. 3.  Diane reports on farm-fresh happenings across the state monthly as part of Mike’s “North Carolina … Continue reading →

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Rockingham rocks with fresh-food deliveries

Posted on January 5, 2011 by didaniel

Great news for Rockingham County farmers and residents, and even Greensboro folks nows too! The Rockingham County Cooperative Extension and Rockingham County Business & Technology Center have added several new drop-off locations for their recently formed PiedmontLocalFood.com project. The food-delivery system helps farmers … Continue reading →

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‘Farm Fresh’ talk on Rockingham radio

Posted on December 3, 2010 by didaniel

Listen to Diane chat with “Let’s Talk” radio host Mike Moore on Rockingham County Radio about choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms (and a few other things). This 10-minute segment aired on Dec. 2.  Diane will regularly report on farm-fresh happenings across the … Continue reading →

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Apples of yore, scenery galore

Posted on November 11, 2010 by didaniel

David Vernon is holding his annual November open house every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at his gorgeous Century Farm Orchards, 1614 Rice Road, in Reidsville. Details and directions here. His is as picturesque a place as you’ll … Continue reading →

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