Rocky Run Farm

03/26/2026

Did you know that the pawpaw is primarily pollinated by flies and not bees? If you get really close to the blossoms you’ll see they have a faint odor of bad meat! I know it’s strange but years ago I learned this trick from Wynn Dinnsen. Every spring when the pawpaw blossoms bloom, we hang pieces of fish (that’s the catfish connection) from the branches. This encourages fly activity and we feel significantly increases our yields. Our biggest issue with our pawpaw that we’ve had for many years now is that they produce so much fruit we have a lot of breakage. Pretty significant branches will snap under the weight of the fruits on them. I like to think that has at least a little something to do with this fish hanging process. Happy Spring 2026 everyone! .roos

02/10/2026

02/06/2026

WE ARE HIRING! Looking add to our seasonal farm crew starting in March. Please see link in our profile for more details about the open positions and how to apply.

01/07/2026

It’s not often we get away from the farm, but we are getting better. This week we went to Kerr Lake to relax, reflect, and recharge. Fishing has always been a hobby of mine and a way for me to let go. This morning I walked down the low shoreline until I found my spot. I baited my hooks and casted a few lines. Then I popped open my chair and sat down. Right as I started to clear my mind I looked down and in between my feet there was a pile of pawpaw seeds! Some animal must have been eating a wild pawpaw on the beach and I just happened to sit right in that spot. For me, that was a sign that I am exactly in the place I’m supposed to be right now. It was so reassuring. I love it when life gives you signs like that. Happy New Year everyone from all of us at Rocky Run Farm.