WP Rawl’s James marvels at the changes in recent years. “Organics have gone mainstream—in the past when you wanted to find organics, going to health food and niche stores were the only places you could find a large quantity,” he observes. “We’ve certainly started growing more organics and plan to continue adding more as the market grows.”
Taylor is enthusiastic about high-tech improvements to both planting and harvesting. By tinkering with science, producers can grow greens throughout the year, ensuring a consistent supply for customers.
Conclusion
Despite normal customary and ever-changing business challenges, growers and distributors in North and South Carolina are enjoying plentiful local product and solid sales throughout the Southeast and beyond.
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