AG+ART TOUR
AG+Art Tour
“It’s Got to Be Moore”
September 27-October 20, 2024
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Moore County has more than 730 farms and the agricultural heritage of this part of North Carolina is deep. There are generations of families that have been farming in the Sandhills region and recently a growing number of smaller farms have added to the unique diversity of farms. Farming is a significant part of the Moore County economy today.
In more recent years, the arts community in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen Area has seen enormous growth and its vibrancy can be felt throughout our community. In 2023, the Arts Council of Moore County celebrated with 50th year!
In the Fall of 2024, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB in partnership with the Arts Council of Moore County and the Moore County Agricultural Extension Service will launch the inaugural AG+ART Tour. The tour is a self-guided experience scheduled across four weekends from September 27-October 20, 2024. Each weekly tour will allow people to visit farms and markets which will feature local artists and artisans at every stop. Visitors will be able to experience farm tours, see where local food and other sourced products come from and watch artists perform, or have the opportunity to purchase their works.
Please see below for more information about the 2024 Ag+Art Tour in Moore County and we look forward to seeing you down on the farm this fall!
Moore AG+ART Tour
Visit Moore County farms appreciating where our food and nutrition come from. Meet with local artists and be inspired by their creativity, enjoy melodies from local musicians, try hands on activities to engage you with rural life.
Come back for more updates as we develop this inaugural event for Fall 2024, September 26th-October 20th!
Moore County Cooperative Extension
2022 Farm & Land Use Numbers from the NC Extension Office in Moore County, NC
- Number of farms: 733
- Acreage on Farms: 89,375
- Average size of farms: 122 acres
- Average age of the farmer: 60
- Growth in Small Farms
Farmland use:
- 40 % Woodland
- 32% Cropland
- 17% Pastureland
- 11% other
Crops
- Tobacco: $9,449,000
- Nursery/Greenhouse/Floriculture: $3,249,000
- Grains & Hay: $3,093,00
- Fruit/Vegetable Production: $1,601,000
Livestock Production
- Poultry: $115,879,000 (Broilers-5,173,280; Layers-33,235)
- Beef: $15,623,000 (Beef Production-10,902)
- Equine Industry: $313,000 (Horses & Ponies-1,398)
- Remnants: $205,000 (Goats & Sheep-3,350)
- Other: $39,000
Arts impact on our Moore County Community
The Arts Council is the center of a thriving creative district, with arts and cultural industries generating $13.2 million* in local economic activity annually.
over 15,000 children each year in every school – public, private, charter, and home schools. We’ve also awarded over $71,000 in scholarships to talented kids.These programs rely completely on grants and community support.
Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 provides evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a significant industry in Moore County—one that generates $13.3 million in total economic activity. This spending—$6.9 million by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and an additional $6.4 million in event-related spending by their audiences—supports 311 full-time equivalent jobs, generates $6.9 million in household income to local residents, and delivers $912,000 in local and state government revenue. This economic impact study sends a strong signal that when we
support the arts, we not only enhance our quality of life, but we also invest in Moore County’s economic well-being.
Farm to Table Restaurants
Accommodations
Create Your Own Art
Go directly to the source for many different types of art that makes the perfect one of a kind present: Discover Seagrove , ArtWorks Vass, The Artist League, Starworks.
Or get creative and make something yourself at Wine & Design, 9th of September or Hammer & Stain in Southern Pines. Art Works Vass also offers classes in stained glass, glass blowing and more!
First Weekend: September 27-29
“En Plein Air” at LB’S Farm
Painting with Mary Wright, Hayrides and More!
Artist Mary Wright will have 3 options to choose from to paint in the barn at Flint Rock Farm.
Flint Rock Farm will have Hay rides and more, its a special day on “Grandma’s Farm”
This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available soon.
Second Weekend: October 4-6
Third Weekend: October 11-13
Painting with Pigs at Sarcastic Sow Farm
$25 per kid with parents free. All different abilities welcome. We will provide paint, markers, brushes, stencils, and stickers. Everyone gets a tour of the farm with many different types of animals. Paying kids will get to paint a gourd and take it home with them. Each session will last 1 1/2 hrs. Multiple Sessions available. 10am and 2pm on Oct 12th. Potentially a third session at 2pm on Oct 13th. Tickets available soon.
Fourth Weekend: October 18-20
