Tour 28: 
Foothills Tree Fruit and Winery 

Experience the NC tree fruit industry nestled in the picturesque Brushy Mountains. Since the first apple trees went into the ground this industry has continued to evolve by marketing its fruit through agri-tourism and direct marketing, and by experimenting with new tree fruit varieties.  Plan to visit orchards, vineyards and a sustainable dairy farm.  Deal Orchards went from a shipping operation to an agri-tourism business that hosts over 6000 school children per year. Greengo Orchards is the region’s most progressive orchard, and specializes in tree fruit varieties that attract a devoted Asian customer base.  Raffaldini Vineyard and Winery is an industry leader and is unique in their selection of Italian grape varieties produced.  “Daddy Pete’s Plant Pleaser” is a household name to southeast gardeners. Observe how the 100-year-old Smith Dairy Farm transitioned into the “black gold” compost business.

Deal Orchards

 

Greengo Orchards

 

Raffaldini Vineyard and Winery

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