Moore Farms- Kevin Moore, Kolton Moore and Andrew CreekmoreTwo miles north of Cave City on Highway 167. Kevin Moore is a late comer to the watermelon grower scene in Cave City, but is none the less productive. Moore, who is a full time farmer and part time construction worker, began producing melons in 2008. He had been around melon production his entire life and always wanted to try it, so he threw…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor No one will ever argue that watermelon blood doesn’t run deeply in Cave City. Perhaps it runs deepest in the Carter family with roots that go back four to five generations for two growers. Grower Brian Carter can trace that blood back to his great, great grandfather who hauled melons from Sandtown by wagon to sell in Batesville in the early 1900s.Brian and his grandfather, Billy, raised…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor For decades, Cave City has been known nationwide for its claim to fame, the sweetest watermelons. As soon as the summer sun beams down on the South, families make their way to lakes and rivers to cool off. But one common seed is the craving for the fruit of summer … the watermelon. These green rinded beauties are an iconic piece of many summer family get togethers.…
By: Angelia Roberts Chance Battles knew from an early age that farming required commitment and hard work. As he grew older, he discovered his passion mimicked that of his uncle, father and grandfather. When he married Katie, they both shared the dream of passing that lifestyle on to two-year-old Charlie and one-year-old Clint.Their dedication to make that a reality paid off with Battles Cattle Company named the 2022 Sharp County Farm Family…
