On the horizon

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler talks about farmers markets this month in his From the Tractor column below.

Here’s a list of upcoming events at the five state-operated farmers markets operated by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

WNC Farmers Market, Asheville
July 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Watermelon Day

Charlotte Farmers Market
July 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Watermelon Day

Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Greensboro
June 19, 10 a.m. until sold out, Crawfish Day
June 25, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Blueberry Day
July 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peach Day

Southeastern NC Farmers Market, Lumberton
July 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Watermelon Day
July 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peach Day

State Farmers Market, Raleigh
July 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peach Day
Aug. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Watermelon Day