Wake County Farm Bureau

08/26/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 N.C. State Fair Farm Families of the Day, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.! 🎉🚜

We are so excited to recognize these hard-working families each day of the fair! Look for our social media and blog posts each day to learn more about the families, and maybe even meet one of them on your trip to the fair!

Join us in congratulating our farm families and thanking them for all that they do!

- Thursday, Oct. 15th: Deans Farm Market of Wilson
- Friday, Oct. 16th: Sanderson Farms - Wreaths & Garland of Four Oaks
- Saturday, Oct. 17th: Sunshine Farms of Spruce Pine
- Sunday, Oct. 18th: Lucky Four Farms of Stantonsburg
- Monday, Oct. 19th: Farm Pak / Barnes Farming of Spring Hope
- Tuesday, Oct. 20th: Behind the Pines Farm of Nashville
- Wednesday, Oct. 21st: A.C. Lee Farms of Dunn
- Thursday, Oct. 22nd: Wilson Farms of Clinton
- Friday, Oct. 23rd: Hickory Creek Farm of Greensboro
- Saturday, Oct. 24th: Fine Family Farm of New London
- Sunday, Oct. 25th: Wynn Farms Produce and Mercantile of Williamston

08/11/2026

2026 Policy Review Day is complete! Thank you to all that attended! 📑📋📝

08/06/2026

The search has begun for the this year's North Carolina Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year. Who will it be?

Applications are due by October 1.
Apply/Nominate: https://www.ncfarmerappreciation.com/farmer-of-the-year

08/03/2026

Make sure to treat yourself today! 🍉

07/07/2026

07/02/2026

Earlier this month Wake County President John Burt and other members attended the Farmland Preservation Plan Approval and County Commisson Meeting!

06/27/2026

June is National Dairy Month! 🐄 Join us on June 27th to celebrate Dairy Day at Po Hous Farm anytime from 11am-2pm. You'll learn about dairy facts, how to milk a cow, receive FREE ice cream and enjoy visiting a great farm in Apex, NC!

Dairy Day with WCFB Women's Leadership Committee
Saturday, June 27
11AM - 2 PM
Po Hous Farm (2300 Richardson Rd. Apex, NC 27502)
FREE to attend!
Activities, crafts and ice cream!

05/28/2026

Wake County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Women’s Leadership Committee, and members attended Farmland Preservation Advocacy Day on May 13th! They met with legislators on the importance of preserving farmland, especially in Wake County. John Burt- President, Colby Hammonds, Lee Perry (not pictured) and Sally Rice- Women’s Leadership Committee member.