{"id":109,"date":"2018-03-13T18:53:16","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T18:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2024-02-27T08:26:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:26:57","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here at TC Smith Produce it is a family tradition.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"gmail-s2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\">For over four generations, the Smith Family has cultivated land situated 12 miles southwest of Kinston, North Carolina, in the Strabane Community of Lenoir County. Originally focused on livestock farming, Mr. Curtis\u2019 late father T. C. Smith and mother Nell Smith transitioned from hog production to a cow\/calf operation in the late &#8217;70s. In 1985, our farm expanded to include the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. With over three decades of expertise, we bring a wealth of experience to strawberry cultivation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span class=\"gmail-s2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\">At TC Smith Produce, our cultivation extends beyond strawberries to include a diverse range of fresh produce such as cantaloupes, watermelons, honeydew melons, asparagus, broccoli, sweet corn, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, collards, and various other fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gmail-apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Oct-12-2023-10-58-16-AM-777x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31264 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Oct-12-2023-10-58-16-AM-777x1024.jpg 777w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Oct-12-2023-10-58-16-AM-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Oct-12-2023-10-58-16-AM-768x1013.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Oct-12-2023-10-58-16-AM-594x783.jpg 594w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Oct-12-2023-10-58-16-AM-600x791.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Oct-12-2023-10-58-16-AM.jpg 907w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"gmail-s2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31271 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1-594x743.jpg 594w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Feb-07-2024-12-04-32-PM-3-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span class=\"gmail-s2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\">Our retail market, situated on the farm, serves the local community, while additional markets in La Grange and Kinston offer wider accessibility. For broader distribution, we operate a sizable wholesale warehouse on-site, facilitating direct shipments to grocers and restaurants. Notably, Curtis has made appearances on TV, featured alongside world-renowned chef Vivian Howard from Chef and Farmer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"gmail-s2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\">At TC Smith Produce, our commitment is to supply sustainably grown fruits and vegetables not only to our local community but also to our state and nation. As a family-owned business, we want our customers to understand that each one is highly valued.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; color: black;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"gmail-s2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\">We appreciate your support, and always remember,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gmail-apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gmail-s2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: 'UICTFontTextStyleBody',serif; color: black;\">&#8220;We are large enough to deliver, yet small enough to care.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respectfully yours,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31268\" style=\"width:357px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-594x594.jpg 594w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tcsmithproduce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Photo-Dec-05-2023-12-05-52-PM-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtis and Kim Smith<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at TC Smith Produce it is a family tradition. 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