RALEIGH – North Carolina’s sweetest summer tradition is back as the State Farmers Market in Raleigh invites shoppers to celebrate North Carolina Peach Day on Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will highlight one of the state’s signature summer crops with free peach samples, fresh local peaches and an opportunity to connect directly with the farmers who grow them.
N.C. Peach Day gives consumers the chance to taste the freshness of North Carolina agriculture while supporting local farmers during the height of harvest season.
“North Carolina peaches are a summertime favorite and a great example of the quality our farmers work hard to deliver,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Our growers harvest around 1,200 acres of peaches each year, making us one of the top peach-producing states in the country.”…