Community Corner
Whistle Stop Q&A: Ben Shipley Produce
A farmer from Cumming with all the summer staples.
Editor's Note: The Whistle Stop Market occurs every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. just next to Thrasher Park in Historic Norcross.
What is your name and your business’s name?
Ben Shipley, Ben Shipley Produce
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What are you selling at this year’s Whistle Stop market?
Corn, tomatoes, beans, cabbage, pecans, lettuce, cucumbers, okra and blueberries
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Where’s your farm?
Cumming, GA
How long have you been in this business?
4-5 years
Why should people buy at the farmers market vs. the grocery story?
Fresh products at fair prices
Why did you start your farm?
As a hobby after retirement
What are your growing practices?
All are naturally grown and I use the UGA and USDA guidelines & recommendations.
Also, check out this recipe for zucchini sticks using Ben Shipley veggies.
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