Know Your Farmer - Wade Cole of Four Oaks!

Meet Wade Cole of Wade Cole Farm in Four Oaks, NC! Wade farms 100 acres and operates a pasture-raised pork production farm. His hogs are Animal Welfare Approved for the NC Natural Hog Growers Association. Wade’s hogs eat feed that consists of corn, soybeans, molasses, minerals, and gleanings of grass, wheat, millet, and cornfields. He also grows wheat, soybeans, canola beans, millet, rye, and a wide variety of vegetables. Wade will sell pasture-raised pork, cabbage, collards, turnips, mustard greens, squash, and new potatoes on opening day of the Sandhills Farmers Market. He will also sell barbeque plates and sandwiches! Come out and meet farmer Wade and learn more about where your food comes from!

KNOW YOUR GROWER

It’s the time of year again for fresh, locally-grown sweet corn and melons, tomatoes and peas! Join Sandhills Family Heritage Association for the seasonal opening of the Sandhills Farmers Market on Saturday June 11th from 9am until 2pm! We are very excited about some changes at the market this year! Sandhills Farmers Market has some new farmers in addition to our regular growers. Along with the regular produce available, we are adding pasture-raised eggs, flowers and herbs, house plants, yard plants, potted herbs, and free-range pork from producers in Harnett and Cumberland counties and BBQ plates! This year Sandhills Farmers Market will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4pm-7pm weekly throughout the season in addition to our regular operating hours on Saturdays! Eat local and know your growers!