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Sal (sals@rain.org)
Mon, 2 Aug 1999 17:03:36 -0700

I am a real small grower and sell to Whole Foods . they are a big help to
me. they always pay on time. they have been supporting organic growers from
their start. I sold to Mrs. Gooch and then Mrs. Gooch was sold to Whole
Foods and they still buy from me. Same old great bunch of folks. I like
them. Not every one can make the farmers market. You have to send them
your best but once they know they can count on u too have good product they
are good customers. This is one small organic grower that has been dealing
with them for a long time and I have no complants. In fact I am greatful
they are there.

check out a organic growers web page
http://www.rain.org/~sals/my.html
----- Original Message -----
From: Emily Young <emily_e_young@hotmail.com>
To: <sanet-mg@ces.ncsu.edu>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 1999 4:07 PM

> Hello all-
>
> I am wondering.... to what extent do chains such as Whole Foods, Wild Oats
> and
> their many subsidiaries actually support small organic farmers? Where are
> these stores getting their organic produce? Their websites claim that they
> are supporting small farmers by featuring their produce and also by
helping
> farmers in transition by putting a transition label on certain produce
> items.
>
> Where do you see these chains fitting into the movement for sustainable
> agriculture in terms of consumer education and also in terms of direct
> support for small farmers?
>
> Thanks for your thoughts,
>
> Emily
>
>
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