At Rierson Farms NC LLC, a delightful menagerie of animals awaits you, including goats, chickens, donkeys named Ollie and Finn, and friendly feline companions named Mila and Mason. Zach and Monica Rierson, the proud owners and operators of Rierson Farms NC, officially registered their farm in March 2021, but their passion for growing goes back much further.
When Zach was in kindergarten, he planted a corn kernel and witnessed the miracle of a tiny seed growing into a stalk and bearing corn. From then on, Zach was hooked.
His interest flourished, and he soon discovered his knack for it. Starting with a small garden and a few chickens, he initially produced enough to share with neighbors and friends.
Monica, originally from Panama, never envisioned herself milking goats and making handcrafted goat milk soap. She works as a medical laboratory scientist by day and dedicates her nights and weekends to farming. Together, Zach and Monica represent the next generation of farmers as first-generation farmers themselves.
They expanded their farm to include animals, starting with their first goats, Neptune and Forsetti. Their farm quickly grew to accommodate a diverse range of animals, including 23 goats, chickens, guineas, pigs, donkeys, and a cow, making Old MacDonald envious! The Riersons take great pride in offering fresh produce and goat milk-based products to the community at affordable prices. Last year, Rierson Farms became a Certified Naturally Grown farm.
During this year’s farm tour, they will already be offering tomatoes, peppers, squash and various greens for your eating pleasure. As well, they offer vegetable transplants, annuals and perennial plants for your landscape. Their goal is for visitors to leave with a full grasp of their Certified Naturally Grown practices, regenerative practices, and educational programs they offer.
Farm Tour special: Signups for our dinners, CSA, and classes at discounted pricing for visitors.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
WHAT TO DO - RAIN OR SHINE
Guided tours at 11 am and 1 pm.
CHILDREN ACTIVITIES: Small petting area (goats, pigs and donkeys). Treat bags to feed the animals. crafts
PRODUCTS in FARM STORE
Market Garden vegetables
Vegetable transplants, annuals and perennials
Handcrafted Goat Milk Soaps
Eggs
Refreshments and Snacks
Products available online at Piedmont Fresh (5 Triad pick-up locations)
WHAT TO BRING:
BRING A COOLER to stock up on market produce, eggs, handcrafted soaps, and much, much more.
LOCATION: 365 Paul Kennedy Rd., Thomasville 27360