Summer vacation is just around the corner. With more than 1,000 agritourism farms in North Carolina, it is easy to incorporate on-farm activities into your summer vacation plans whether it’s a quick daytrip or a week-long escape. From summer camps and farm stays to you-pick farms and gardening classes, there are a variety of farm activities to enjoy this summer. Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk will host its Knitting with the Alpacas series on June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. Learn more about agritourism in North Carolina, and explore other farms at www.visitncfarms.com.