Harry's finds more fresh produce

Harry's finds more fresh produce

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April 12, 2010
ALPHARETTA – Harry's Farmers Market became a drop-off point for the Dunwoody Green Market after begin a goal for years for the store's Jennifer Smeth and team leaders in the store.

Smeth was talking to Melissa Flock of Blossom Hill Farm, whom she said is not only a farmer but a dear friend, to get advice on Harry's reaffirming its commitment to supporting local farmers through a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. That's when Flock told her the Dunwoody Green Market CSA would be thrilled to partner with Harry's and Whole Foods.

"This has been a dream of mine and our produce team leaders for about two years," Smeth said.

Customers also have made requests that Harry's become a drop-off location.

"I think for a customer or a consumer who is truly committed to supporting local farmers and sustainably-raised agriculture, this is kind of the next best thing to growing your own garden."

A community can support this sustainable, organic agriculture industry.

"The produce is literally coming straight from the farm," Smeth said. "You can't get it fresher unless, again, you are growing it in your own backyard."

The program starts at Harry's in May.

A customer needs to first purchase their "share" from Dunwoody Green Market to receive a CSA box for the week. The customer can then either designate pick up at Harry's or go down to Dunwoody on Wednesday morning.

Smeth said that Harry's of course wants customers to participate.

"Harry's and Whole Foods are truly committed to supporting our local agricultural committee," she said.

There aren't that many CSA drop-off locations in this area as there are in Atlanta.

"This is just another great way to bring a service to the public and to the community," Smeth said.