Many farms in Catawba and the neighboring counties welcome visitors to their farms with tours or special events. Plan an outing to u-pick berries in the summer, or in the fall choose your perfect pumpkin right out of the patch. Farm stores and stands are open in season with meat, produce, and artisan products for sale. Purchasing a CSA share of a farm’s harvest is another way to connect with a farm. On-farm pickup is usually available so you can visit and get to know more about the farm.
There's plenty to do at the farms in Catawba County
Click on the buttons below to explore different options our local farms offer.
Farms to Visit Find a hay ride, check out a corn maze, or just go for an outing and picnic at these local farms.
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U-Pick FarmsVisit one of these local farms to pick strawberries in spring, blueberries in summer, or pumpkins in fall.
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CSAReceive a regular supply of fresh, locally grown produce and/or meat straight from these local farms.
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Farm StandsStop at one of these farm stands on your way home to pick up a basket of strawberries, peaches, and more
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Buying Local Meats
There are many reasons to buy local meats. Farmers want to make you happy by providing a fresh, quality product, they want to make their animals happy by providing a good life of clean water, food, and shelter, and meat production helps families keep land in agricultural use.
To source local meat, you can visit your farmers market, local farm stores or stands or contact nearby farmers to place an order or to buy a quarter, half or full animal. Many types of meat are available, such as pastured chicken, eggs and pork, grass-fed/pastured beef, lamb, and mutton, and value-added meat products such as sausage, cured meats, and beef jerky.
To source local meat, you can visit your farmers market, local farm stores or stands or contact nearby farmers to place an order or to buy a quarter, half or full animal. Many types of meat are available, such as pastured chicken, eggs and pork, grass-fed/pastured beef, lamb, and mutton, and value-added meat products such as sausage, cured meats, and beef jerky.