On the Edge of Everything
On Harkers Island, locals like Karen Amspacher fight for what they believe in. And these people want to know two things: Where are you from? And what do you stand for?
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Nature & Agriculture
The Place He Imagined
Tony Avent never outgrew his childhood dream to run a nationally recognized nursery in his Raleigh backyard. So he made it happen.
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Eagles of Jordan Lake
Visit the Triangle for a glimpse of our nation’s iconic bird.
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The Birdman
Birds of many feathers flock to Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Halifax County. They come because one man, Mike Lubbock, brings them here for one reason: his unwavering love.
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Maple View Farm
In Hillsborough, a fifth-generation dairyman and his wife tend a herd of cows with a heritage as strong as the family’s.
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Biscuits, Hayrides, and Christmas Trees
A farm in Back Swamp has a collection of country comforts that make it worth a stop.
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The Foundation of Everything
Perplexed by the useless mound of red clay piled in his backyard, a writer calls in a soil scientist and uncovers the truth about the complex layers lying beneath our feet.
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What’s it Worth?
E.B. Harris knows one man doesn’t determine value. But with his farm in Warren County, statewide auction business, and connection to markets worldwide — agriculture in North Carolina wouldn’t be worth as much without him.
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Farming Greene County
An agricultural portrait of a place intent on sowing its future.
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A Tractor Needs A Driver
When a farmer takes a seat on a tractor, he makes a connection. It’s a strong bond that he will one day pass down.
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