PENDER COUNTY — The North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association is organizing its 2025 Blueberry Farm Tours, set for Saturday, June 21st, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event provides exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to blueberry cultivation at the NCSU Horticulture Crops Research Farm in Castle Hayne.
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Attendees will embark on an air-conditioned bus ride to the farm, where they will participate in educational presentations. Experts from NC State University and NC Cooperative Extension will deliver insights on topics such as plant breeding, pest and disease management, soil microbiology, harvest techniques, drone research, beneficial insects, and more.
The ticket price for the tour is $5 per person. Proceeds will go towards funding the bus transportation to the farm. Following the farm tour, participants will be transported back to the main NC Blueberry Festival. Tickets for the tour are available online.
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