N.C. farms turn from tobacco to vineyards

Categories · Agricultural USA, by State · North Carolina	N.C. farms turn from tobacco to vineyards State is regaining long-lost status in winemaking Jump to full article: Associated Press (AP), 2003-08-04 Author: Associated Press Intro: North Carolina is quickly making a name for itself as one of the nation's top winemaking states. About 20 new wineries will open in the state next year, nearly doubling the number of wineries in the state. Thirteen will open by next July and eight more will join them by that September, according to the N.C. Grape Council. North Carolina already has 25 wineries. The growth can be attributed to a climate good for growing grapevines, the increasing number of tobacco farmers switching to grapes and the increasing recognition of North Carolina wines. Jump to full article »

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