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McAdams Farm was established in 1885 when the first McAdams moved to this land from northern Alamance county. The farm began raising tobacco for cash money and crops and vegetables to feed the livestock and the family. Corn, wheat, cows, hogs, and a vegetable garden were all grown for use on the farm. The family made their living by hard work and depending on relatives and neighbors.  Over the years, the farm's main products became beef cattle and tobacco. In the year 2000, due to changes in the economic climate of farming, the tobacco was replaced with strawberries, produce, and cut flowers. This transition was not an easy one. It required a leap of faith to venture into a new and very different way of farming. Two new ponds have been dug on the property to provide water for irrigation, a greenhouse was installed to grow vegetable seedlings, and new equipment has been purchased to facilitate planting and harvesting of the various crops. 
Who We Are NowWith a rich tradition of farming, the third, fourth, and fifth generations to work the land are still going strong in Efland, North Carolina. Howard Sr. mainly tends to the cattle and works with the hay, also helping with whatever else is needed around the farm. Howard Jr. occupies his time with the strawberries and fresh vegetables, preparing the land and tending to these crops. His wife Karen is an agricultural extension agent for Orange County. Daughters Callie and Elizabeth both labor on the farm when they are not in school, carrying on the legacy of farming that is over 120 years strong. McAdams Farm continues to raise cattle and now grows fresh produce which is sold both here at the Farm and at the Carrboro and Southern Village Farmers' Markets. We are constantly trying new varieties in search of the most flavorful vegetables and longest lasting cut flowers so that we can offer the highest quality product to our customers. We are dedicated to excellence in the taste and reliability of our wide selection of vegetables and to the color and beauty of our flowers. We intend to continue farming for many years to come. |