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Monterey Thompson, owner of Thompson's Market in McDonough, Henry County, shares her journey of starting the market and her commitment to providing fresh, high-quality produce to the community. She emphasizes the importance of sourcing locally and building relationships with farmers. Monterey also discusses the variety of fruits and vegetables available at Thompson's Market, including vine-ripe tomatoes, Vidalia onions, butter beans, peas, okra, cucumbers, squash, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupes, watermelons, and more. She highlights the benefits of buying from a local market, such as the freshness and shorter shelf life of the produce. Monterey also mentions the other local businesses she supports and encourages treating others with respect and believing in your product or service as keys to success.
Takeaways
Thompson's Market in McDonough, Henry County, is committed to providing fresh, high-quality produce sourced locally.
The market offers a variety of fruits and vegetables, including vine-ripe tomatoes, Vidalia onions, butter beans, peas, okra, cucumbers, squash, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupes, and watermelons.
Buying from a local market ensures freshness and a shorter shelf life for the produce.
Monterey Thompson supports other local businesses and believes in treating others with respect and believing in your product or service as keys to success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Thompson's Market
02:00 Starting Thompson's Market with Fresh Produce
04:02 Sourcing the Best Produce
05:22 The Freshness of Thompson's Market
07:22 Supporting Local Businesses and Georgia Grown Products
09:01 Customers from All Over the World
13:34 Not an Organic Market, but Naturally Grown Produce
15:33 Lessons Learned and Keys to Success
