Story by Hal Goodtree | October 15, 2009 | Tags: agriculture, cary, farming, nc, pumpkins, upchurch
Upchurch is a famous name in Cary. There’s Carpenter Upchurch Road and Upchurch Meadow Road. There’s also Upchurch Farm.
William Upchurch runs the family establishment, working a day job with NC Agriculture to help pay the bills. Our picture earlier this year of the soybean crop was taken at William’s farm.
But farming today certainly isn’t what it was 25 years ago, especially in Cary. Corn Mazes, U Pick Strawberries and Christmas trees have replaced cotton and tobacco. On Upchurch Farm, they grow pumpkins to sell in the fall.
Everyone needs a pumpkin for Halloween, but what’s so special about Upchurch’s pumpkins? They’re grown right here in Cary. Here’s your chance to support local agriculture.
During the week, there’s an “honor system” pay station. But if you go on Saturdays, you can meet William and maybe help out with the farm chores (I actually saw this happen).
Upchurch Farm is located on Louis Stephens Drive near the corner of Carpenter-Upchurch Road. Big red barn. You can’t miss it. Tell William that CaryCitizen sent you.
Upchurch also sells Indian corn, bales of hay, wheat stalks and gourds for all your autumnal needs. Photos by Hal Goodtree.
