Join us Thursday, June 23rd from 4:00pm-7:00pm at The Thomasville Farmers Market in Downtown Thomasville!
All in Food
Farm Tour tips: Third annual event Saturday
Davidson County Farm Tour 2022 IS BACK THIS YEAR! RAIN OR SHINE!
Thomasville provides "Beat the Heat, life saving tips"
Extreme heat or heat waves occur when the temperature reaches extremely high levels or when the combination of heat and humidity causes the air to become oppressive.
Farm Tour Returns Saturday: Fat Daddy is on a mission
Fat Daddy Farms LLC is a locally owned farm in Thomasville, its purpose to provide a fun farm venue for community events. They host farm events themselves as well as weddings, birthdays and photoshoots.
First Reformed UCC Community Garden undergoing restoration - volunteers needed
With an initial grant from the Davidson County Health Department and ongoing support from the Church consistory and the Lexington Garden Club, volunteers and paid garden workers from the Open Hands Ministry of Davidson County have added an automated irrigation system, raised metal garden beds and a pollinator garden to attract bees and butterflies to the vegetable garden.
Summer feeding program starts Monday at select Thomasville schools
Thomasville City Schools is participating in the Federally Funded Summer Feeding Program beginning Monday, June 6, 2022 - Friday, August 19, 2022
Salt demonstration at Thomasville Farmers Market on Saturday
Join us this Saturday, June 4th from 8am-noon at The Thomasville Farmers Market for another market in Downtown Thomasville at 21 E. Guilford St.
Know your farmers: Farm living meets biodiversity
Thad and his wife Heidi Wymer dug into farming in 2020 when the food system appeared to be collapsing. Their original goal was to be able to provide food for their family and friends. They had no idea that their passion to provide a good food source would grow so large that they would also be able to provide enough food to their community.
Saturday Lunch Ministries at First Reformed United Church of Christ
The lunch program started February 20, 2021 and continues to serve the community each Saturday beginning at 12:30 until 1:30 pm
Know your farmers: A century of Midway farming
When the Dawsons are not busy on Bumbleberry Farm, find them at the Thomasville Farmers Market and Davidson County Farm Tour not just as a vendor but as a manager where Debbie has overseen the past three years. Bumbleberry Farm attends the Lexington and Piedmont Triad Farmers Markets as well.
Know Your Farmers: Cows are known by their names at Snider’s Dairy Farm
The motto for Snider’s Dairy Farm, “Where every animal is treated like a pet,” is fitting for this third-generation family farm that is part of the 2022 Davidson County Farm Tour, a community and education outreach event hosted by Davidson County Local Food Network.
Know Your Farmers: Where fresh meets affordable and passion meets purpose
At Rierson Farms NC LLC, you will find a herd of goats, chickens and some farm friends such as donkeys, Ollie and Finn, and cats, Mila and Mason. Zachary and his wife, Monica, are the owners/operators of Rierson Farms NC, which was officially registered in March of 2021, however, the passion for growing was cultivated way back.
Farmers Market at the Depot Opens Saturday, May 7
The Lexington Farmers Market at the Depot will kick off the 2022 market season with Opening Day on Saturday, May 7 from 8 am to Noon. The farmers market will be open every Saturday morning through October 8, 2022.
Know Your Farmers: SandyCreek Farm offers a plethora of options
If you drive far enough south on Highway 150, at some point, a large, mainly green sign is going to jump out at you. SandyCreek Farm, it reads.
Thomasville Farmer's Market reopens on Saturday
The Thomasville Farmer's Market is back! Stop by this Saturday April 16th from 8am-12pm.
Groups partner for Earth Day Cleanup in Uptown Lexington
Organizers nationally and locally are calling for a partnership with our planet this Earth Day. Earth Day 2022 will be observed on April 22nd with a cleanup in Uptown Lexington from 4pm to 6pm on The Square.
Introducing the "Know Your Farmer" series!
The 2022 Davidson County Farm Tour is a community and education outreach event hosted by Davidson County Local Food Network (DCLFN). DCLFN is the county's food council which is a network composed of farmers, food producers, health advocates who work towards building an equitable and resilient food system for the health and economic welfare of the community.
Book and goodies at Thump the Yard Easter Egg'Stravaganzga" Event
Thump the Yard Easter Egg'Stravaganzga" Event Saturday, April 16th.
John Wilson at Sophie's Cork and Ale wins again
Chef John Wilson of Sophie Cork and Ale brought home another mouthwatering title for best Fine Dining Restaurant during Eat. Drink. Restaurant Week 2022!