How long has ShannonLeigh Organic Foods been around and what is the basis for the name
We have produced and sold organic food under the name of Central Coast Organics since 1979. We changed he name to ShannonLeigh Organics around 1991 with the thought that our son (Shannon Lee) could carry on when I am unable
You are now firmly entrenched in the Hunter Street Markets (which run Wednesday to Saturday 8:30am - 3:00pm). Have you noticed a difference in the way that people shop, eg: are they becoming a bit more particular wanting foods that are not "enhanced" or covered with non-organic pesticides
Yes. More people come to market every week wanting safe food with taste and goodness and following the trend to "buy local".
We produce most of our fruit & vegetables on our farms on the Central Coast so we are not too far away.
When did the organic way of life start within your own home
I grew up with naturally grown food from a market garden at Mangrove Mountain and found that when I left home I couldn't tolerate food that was not produced organically so it's been part of my life for an incredibly long time.
Add that my wife has always wanted to be self-sufficient and eat naturally grown foods...a win/win for everyone.
What would you biggest sellers be according to season
Tomatoes, four varieties of Kale, Lettuce and our free-range eggs.
For anyone who is yet to discover the delights of Hunter Street Markets, how would you encourage them to "give it a go" in one paragraph
Call in to get the best tasting fresh fruit & vegetables at the best priced organic produce. Come and buy some of the cheapest but beautiful roses from our resident celebrity "Dom"
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As you may know, OFM are staunch supporters of all things local and organic so all you Novocastrians out there, if you haven't already "give it a go"!
Every Wednesday to Saturday in the Hunter Street Mall is where you can get all this and more!
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