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Published on: 9/24/2009
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Whole Foods community relations coordinator Kristina Bradford said she is working to get Turner's produce on the shelf, making him the first New Orleans area micro farmer to become a vendor for the Austin, Texas-based company.
"The whole goal is really to support local micro farms as much as possible so that they can continue to prosper," Bradford said.
"We try to carry as much local produce as possible and we're always adding on."
Following seasonal patterns, Bradford said Louisiana strawberries, tomatoes, greens and a variety of citrus fruits are all sold at Whole Foods in an effort to support local farmers.