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As one of the pioneers of organic farming in Georgia, Nicolas Donck grows a diverse selection of certified organic vegetables and herbs year-round on his family’s land east of Atlanta. When Nicolas was 16, he left his home in Belgium and moved to Georgia to join his mother on her 175-acre farm. Since then, Nicolas started Atlanta’s first organic farmer’s market in 1995, and has continued to add considerable acreage into organic production on his farm. Nicolas says the best thing about farming is having the opportunity to live close to the earth with his family.
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Amazing vegetables. I have not seen red okra before but I need to find some for my garden now. It’s great to see the number of people moving towards and maintaining organic methods.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I have consumed Mr. Donck’s wonderful produce many times. It’s as delicious as it is healthy!!
February 17th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Wonderful piece. Thrilled to see Nicolas and his farm featured here.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
We love Nicolas’ produce, especially his potatoes! Very happy to see him featured.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:32 am
I have been a “regular” at Nicolas’ stand on Saturday mornings at the Morningside Farmer’s Market for many years now and am so grateful to him and to Helen for the wonderful produce and flowers that they grow for us.
Although everything he grows is exceptional, his arugula is off the charts!!
Thanks, Nicolas and Helen.
Susan Roberts
February 18th, 2009 at 8:36 am
great story about a great farmer. we eat Crystal Organics food every week and are so lucky to have these beautiful, delicious vegetables.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Nick,
You have some of the best organic foods for a great price. In addition, your family has always been very kind to me when I would vend at the market. Keep up the good work!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I have always enjoyed my Saturday morning visits to Nicolas and Helen’s stand at the Morningside market. The okra and peppers are wonderful but the arugula and spinach are exceptional. Thanks to you both
Sandy Kellam
February 18th, 2009 at 10:10 am
we have know and worked with Nicolas and Helen since he arrived in Newborn Georgia, and are great fans of his produce and have enjoyed his vegetables year round
February 18th, 2009 at 10:31 am
I have shopped with Nicolas and Helen for years. Love the Morningside Farmers Market Saturday morning tradition and supporting all those hard working people that are loving and nuturing all of us with their fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables!
February 18th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Nicolas and Helen have been a treasured part of my Morningside Farmer’s Market experience for the past seven years. Their produce stand is a magnificent watercolor of fruits and vegetables. You must try the beautiful “watermelon” radishes that Nicolas grows;they are true works of edible art! Much appreciation to you!JOY
February 18th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I have not only had the absolute pleasure of picking some amazing tomatoes at Nicholas’ farm, via my son Joe Reynolds, but of consuming them. They absolutlely burst with flavor. I will never forget the experience of this connection to the land. Thank you Nicholas for bringing this experience to me.
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
It is my pleasure to visit this wonderful farm every fall and to eat the great produce that Nicolas grows. I am delighted to support him and the farm in ever expanding. Molly
March 10th, 2009 at 12:18 am
[...] produce. There have been banners with pictures of Farmer Nicolas at Whole Foods before, a slide show about him on their site and the organization has been buying his vegetables for years, but this [...]
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