Growing Local

The Creasman family has grown apples for three generations, and now sells rare varieties that can’t be found on grocery store shelves. Why do they grow so many different kinds of apples? They stopped shipping the standard varieties to processors in Pennsylvania and started selling directly to their own community in North Carolina. It took 15 years and a big investment to find varieties the public would buy. Now Creasman Farms sells at seven farmers market each week during apple season. We caught up with Dawn Creasman at the River Arts District market in Asheville, North Carolina to find out why it’s worth the extra effort. Find Creasman Farms and other local apple growers at www.appalachiangrown.org