Especially food that is good for you. I have a passion for farm-fresh, organic fruits and vegetables that has led to the creation of Melinda's Market. Our family moved from a cramped neighborhood in Garner to the slow-paced, wide-open-spaces of Clayton in 1998. And we haven't looked back since! We live on a secluded, wooded 20 acre piece of paradise with our two wild and free kiddos, a dog, a cat,
a flock of chickens, ducks, pigs and a goose. We couldn't have picked a better place to build our homestead and our family. The only drawback to living here is that it is so hard to find organic food. And if you do find it at the grocery store, it is way over-priced, looks terrible, and has traveled across the entire country to sit on the store shelf for way too long. Not exactly how I want to feed my very hungry family. After a summer of shopping at local farmer's markets and fruit stands, I became friends with some local organic farmers. I love talking to them and learning how their farms work, what their struggles are to make it work in Johnston County, and how they sell their produce. I was committed to helping each of these farms succeed because I want to eat their yummy veggies and I want them to be able to make a living doing what they love, farming organically and sustainably. I talked about veggies every chance I got with all my family and friends. I encouraged them to buy from the markets, but the honest feedback I got was that most busy moms just don't have the time to make it to the markets each Saturday morning with the kids in tow. I was determined to make it easier for them to get the same yummy organic produce my family was enjoying. That is when I decided to offer weekly veggie days each Wednesday for my friends and family. I coordinate with a bunch of different organic farms throughout this area. I am able to buy an amazing selection of organic fruits and veggies that are fresh-picked from the fields. Then on Wednesdays I pack everything up and deliver produce boxes in Clayton and some surrounding neighborhoods. If you are outside my delivery range, you are welcome to pick up after 2 PM on Wednesdays or by appointment. Thanks for buying local and supporting our family's little business and lots of local farms!
