May Day begins Strawberry Month in NC

Governor Perdue has declared May in North Carolina as "Strawberry Month".  NC boasts many accolades in the strawberry fields:

• 20.4 million dollars in 2010 farm income
• 1,500 acres harvested in 2010 strawberry production ranks NC third in the nation
• NC ranks as a leader in strawberry research  (see our research story...)
• and last but not least -- Strawberry picking is family fun!

So, it's Strawberry Harvest time!  Be sure to visit www.ncstrawberry.com  and find a local grower near you!  We want your strawberry photos!  Send to:  support@sfntoday.com

For the kids, there's still time to enter the annual Strawberry Kids Art Contest... click here for more info.  Deadline is May 25th so start drawing today!

Earlier in the season, we spoke with Kenneth and Joan Rudd about the upcoming season (previous story...)  Today they reported that they're having the best year ever!  The fields are ripening beautifully and they foresee a good month of picking... visit www.RuddFarm.com and plan to hit the strawberry fields!

The Produce Lady has some wonderful, new recipes for strawberry lovers, check them out on YouTube...