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Old 05-28-2012, 01:57 PM
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Has anyone gone to the farms where U-Pick-It? Some friends were telling us they followed the signs on 301 and ended up driving right into the fields. They said they picked corn, tomatoes and other produce right off the vine, stalk, whatever and the price was very cheap. We went looking Sunday but the one we found was closed on Sunday.

I love going to the Markets of Marion because of the prices. I haven't been disappointed in their produce either. I ask if I'm not certain if it is local or not. You can usually see the label on things like cauliflower or commonsense on items you know aren't in season here.

The U-Pick-It farms might be what you need, Z. Have you tried them yet?