Yes, you aren't seeing things. There are truffles growing in the hills of Stokes County. I just posted a link to their site on my facebook page ( http://www.trufflesnc.com/)and what an interesting story. Who would believe that such and exotic product would spring forth from the ground of this area. I think it is a testimony to the fortitude of our citizens to not give up or give in because their world is changing but to look for new opportunities and attempt new things. We have truffles, mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes, several varieties of sweet potatoes, herbs and many other crops being grown. These are not meant to replace the cash crops of the past, namely tobacco in Stokes County, but they are creating new sources of income and creating new opportunities.
Another site that went live today is OinknCluck (http://www.oinknclucknbbq.com/) I have had the opportunity to sample their food at several events over the past year and have found it delicious each time.
These are only a few of a wide variety of businesses, common and uncommon that we have had the opportunity to work with over the past six months. Many of these can be found via links on this blog and a host of others on our business directory at www.stokesedc.org. Don't leave the county to go shopping before you check these out and if you are here visiting, stop by and give them a try!
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