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Whole Foods is starting to carry so many items that are not organic, that I find myself reading the labels there more than I do at regular grocery stores.
(Plus it's always so crowded!)
Can anyone recommend any alternatives? Are any good farmer's markets open this time of the year?
The pickings are slim at the area markets The State Farmer's Market in Raleigh is going to have more selection than the smaller markets in Durham and Carrboro, but probably not much in the way of organic.
Have you tried Weaver Street? or the Durham Food Co-op?
The Durham Farmer's Market is trying to stay open this winter for the first time, so start there, they need the business! Durham Farmers Market
They have a locally grown requirement, so you are going to get more local meats than vegetables this time of year.
Not sure which area you are located.... Earth Fare in Brier Creek carries a good mix of organic and conventional. They also try to carry local produce. I choose them over Whole Foods although it's a longer drive for me. Harmony Foods on Creedmoor and Millbrook (in Raleigh) has a small selection of organic foods. Check out the website. It is updated with the current inventory and color codes it. Larger Harris Teeter stores have a nice organic section. Also, Lowes Foods often highlight local and organic produce. This is usually limited to the newer Lowes Foods stores.
Of course, if you aren't opposed to imported organic foods, you can pick up salad mix and other veggies anywhere these days - including WalMart and Costco. I am a skeptic. So, I question the try organic nature of these product in light of all the recent recalls in toys, toothpaste, etc.
It would be great to have this farmer's market in North Raleigh! Check out link and sign petition! Thanks! Just found out about this. http://frtcfarmersmarket.weebly.com/
wake forest has a saturday farmers market - and I believe it's year round.
Not really. From their web site:
Every Saturday starting 1st Saturday in April until the 3rd Saturday in November 8am
Holiday markets 1st and 3rd Saturday in December
Winter Market with abbreviated hours in the regular parking lot :
3rd Saturday of January, February, and March 10
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The State Farmer's Market in Raleigh is going to have more selection than the smaller markets in Durham and Carrboro, but probably not much in the way of organic. 
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