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Find Your Getaway in one of the reflections of Richmond County’s agricultural roots at Norton Farms in Rockingham. Offering a wide variety of locally grown produce, Hershey ice cream, flowers and plants, other goodies, and their signature dry seasonings, Norton Farms evidences the farming heritage and hometown feel of our community. 

Owned and operated by Shawn and Crystal Norton, Norton Farms officially opened on May 15, 2020 in the former Rockingham Farm Supply building located at 304 West Greene Street in downtown Rockingham. After partnering with the former owner, Mr. Wilson, to sell mums in the fall, Wilson approached the Norton’s about buying the business. Their passions are perfectly combined, as Shawn loves to cook, Crystal loves flowers and plants, and they are both huge advocates for eating and shopping locally. 

Shawn’s love for cooking and seasoning led him to create their 10 signature seasonings around three years ago. Cooking at bluegrass festivals, camping trips, and other gatherings, Shawn was often asked how he seasoned his food. Currently, the trademark blends are sold in farmers markets and stores in North and South Carolina. 

•  Cinnamon & Sugar
•  Garlic Butter
•  Kickin’ Chicken
•  Ranch
•  Rub Your Butt
•  Season It!!
•  Soul Food
•  Steak, Rib, & Burger
•  Tater Dust
•  Veggie Dust

Crystal’s passion for flowers and plants, especially mums, led the couple to open their business. “Since mums are seasonal, we decided to also offer fresh locally grown produce to sustain our business and also support our community.” They believe in supporting local businesses and purchase the produce and other goods from locally owned businesses and farms. 

No strangers to hard-work, the Norton’s have additional careers along with running their business. Shawn and his father own a poultry litter treatment business and Crystal has been working at the 911 center in Moore County for the past seven years. They have also instilled the importance of community support and hard-work in their children, Gracie Allen, Nolan Allen, and Bridget Norton, who also work in the store. 

In addition to a wide variety of fresh produce, they also sell local honey from Stewart Farms in Ellerbe, 24 flavors of Hershey ice cream, canned goods (jams, jellies, etc.), Yankee candles and wax melts, and more! During the fall season, they sell mums, gourds, hay stacks, and pumpkins. 

The opening of their new business is not the only thing the couple is celebrating! The two will celebrate their wedding anniversary this month and also a cancer-free diagnosis for Crystal after a battle with breast cancer. 

Visit Norton Farms any day from 10am-6pm to cool down with some Hershey ice cream, while you shop for some fresh local produce, canned goods, and other goodies. You can also follow them on Facebook at Norton Farms.