Whistle Stop Q&A: Sugar Tree Farm

Editor's Note: The Whistle Stop Farmers Market occurs every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. near Thrasher Park. Norcross Patch will be hosting a special kids project today. Kids will grab a disposable camera (provided) and hit the market to take pictures. Norcross Patch will post the kids' photos in our slideshow of Whistle Stop through the lens of local kids. I'll be at the pavilion, so stop on by!

What is your name and your business’s name?

Michelle Hammond, Sugar Tree Farm

What are you selling at this year’s Whistle Stop market?

Raw honey and certified organic produce. Greens, salad, garlic, onions, potatos, tomatoes,  okra, green beans and asian pears are our main crops

Where’s your farm?

Forsyth County, between Cumming and Gainesville

How long have you been in this business?

16 years

Why should people buy at the farmers market vs. the grocery story?

Fresher product at reasonable prices. And the money you spend stays in your community.

Why did you start your farm?

I’ve always loved gardening, even as a child. This was a chance to do something healthy for myself and others.

What is the most unique item that you’ll have at the market this year? 

Asian pears.  They come in at the end of July and August.  Crunchy like an apple but sweeter and juicier like a pear.