They also strive to provide personal service to meet the needs of their customers by trying to fulfill special requests. Apparently this is a formula that has been working for them. They opened their first produce stand at the Exxon in Cashiers in 1995. Then in 1997, they moved to their current location near the crossroads on Highway 64, across from United Community Bank.

Tom is originally from Pennsylvania and Robin from Clermont, Florida. They were familiar with the Cashiers area because Robin came here as a child for camp. What started out as a way for Tom, Robin, and Biscuit the pig to spend more time in Cashiers while still earning a living has now become a true family business. Although Robin's daughter, Miranda, does not live in Cashiers, Tom's sons Nick and Josh have found themselves now entwined with the Farmers Market, too.

When asked why they chose to sell produce, Robin explained that she and Tom were in the citrus business. This "got their foot in the door," so to speak. It was apparently the right choice to make as they are currently in their ninth season. Tom reiterates, "The reasons for our success are the quality of our produce and our level of customer service."

 Just as with produce, Tom and Robin are only here seasonally. They come up from Florida around Easter and stay through Thanksgiving, offering wreathes, garlands, and Christmas trees for the upcoming holiday season. After Thanksgiving, they are off to Florida again with a load of Christmas trees to sell to the Florida folks (palm trees are hard to decorate). Once the trees are gone, it is then time for them to take a long-needed break before they start planning for the next produce season.

If you would like more information about the Cashiers Farmers Market, stop by to see Robin, Tom, Josh, or Nick, or give them a call at (828) 743-4334.