2025 Farm City Week
History of Farm-City Week
Celebrating 70 years of Farm City Week!
Since 1955, National Farm-City Week has celebrated farmers and highlighted agriculture’s role as the backbone of local, state, and national economies. Each year, the Kiwanis and Cooperative Extension Service honor achievements in agriculture, education, and community development.
Agriculture is Harnett County’s leading industry, fueled by growth from neighboring Wake and Cumberland Counties. The county ranks in the top 30 statewide for cotton, hay, soybeans, sweet potatoes, tobacco, broilers, and hogs, with 2015 cash receipts totaling over $201 million. Harnett stands 14th among North Carolina’s 100 counties in total farm income.
Farm-City Week also recognizes local leaders through awards such as Farm Family of the Year, Female Agriculturalist of the Year, Friend of the Farmer, and Innovative Farmer of the Year.
