This summer, Fresh to You Produce is celebrating 16 years in Stayton. Throughout that time, the farm store has carried everything from fresh produce to landscaping supplies.
However, after updating their business strategy at the beginning of the year, Fresh to You owners have decided to return to the farm’s original role: local supplier of fresh fruits, vegetables, free-range eggs and all things edible.
“As a business grows, it further refines its purpose, its focus and its real niche. At Fresh to You Produce, we have discovered that our strength is all things edible,” co-owner Nancy Hendricks saID. “Our customers come to us for fresh, local produce; garden starts and seeds; gardening tips and expertise.”
Starting this season, customers will see changes in the offerings at the farm store, 41639 Stayton-Scio Road in Stayton.
Owners Carl and Nancy Hendricks and their children represent the fifth generation to carry on a rich family tradition of farming in Stayton.
“Our focus is returning to growing fresh berries and vegetables. We will carry fresh produce from our farm and other surrounding farms; Carl’s farm fresh eggs; honey from our hives; cheese and Umpqua Dairy products. We will also feature a varied selection of other local specialty foods like flour, grains and nuts. And of course, our famous jams and syrups,” Hendricks said. “That means you won’t find a huge selection of landscape trees and shrubs, but of course we’d be happy to take your special orders for plants.”
The company will continue to develop its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. The CSA exists so that Fresh to You can provide its customers with the freshest, local produce in the area.
“We will continue to provide fresh produce to local restaurants – and soon, Gayle’s City Market in Salem,” produce manager Vince Hendrick said.
Customers will still find vegetable seeds and starts, berry plants, fruit trees, bark dust, compost and garden supplies for edible gardening.
“Our offerings are circling back to what we provided in our fresh produce stand 16 years ago: all things edible… fresh, local, healthy, sustainable living. That’s what Fresh to You is about,” Hendrick said.
