Source: BLUERIDGE NOW, 5/14/16

Farmers’ markets have taken root once again in Henderson County. Mills River Farmers’ Market has set up at new location this year at Mills River Elementary, at 94 School House Road, after spending years at G&B Energy on Highway 280, and patrons seem to be enjoying the new surroundings. The market opened its season on May 7. “It’s so much quieter here,” said organizer Joe Brittain of Brittain Farms. “Didn’t notice how loud the traffic was here until you don’t have it. I don’t have to scream at my customers for them to hear me.” It’s still early in the season, but spring greens and plant starts were in abundance on Saturday. Other items on sale included fresh eggs, bread, milk, beef and butter. Brittain said most of the food is produced within a 15-20 mile radius. “As the market grows, we will see seasonal produce …

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