Parsons Farm LLC — Attraction in Candor

I stopped in twice, end of July and end of August, for peaches. During the first experience, the mid-aged blonde woman came straight to me and stood within two feet watching every move I made as I looked across the various peaches. She seemed to grow more agitated every time I attempted to inspect my prospective basket purchase, only lifting those on the top to check those underneath and feeling the peach's firmness. I commented about a couple of peaches having bad spots and what looked like worm holes. She immediately raised a defensive and condescending voice insisting they were fine, carefully inspected, and they would not sell damaged peaches, those were holes from birds pecking them, not worms. This experience was growing more and more uncomfortable. I really wanted peaches and quickly selected a basket, which she snatched from my hands without a word and went to the check out table. Why not say something polite or inform the customer of your intentions? I was not going to run off with the basket and peaches without paying, which is how that experience felt. The peaches were very delicious and only one in the bottom was bad with brown meat over 1/2 the peach and down to the kernel.

My second visit was yesterday while passing through. I stopped in again because the peaches were so fresh, what I am used to getting straight from the small to medium non-commercial farms. All the peaches looked beautiful. I saw that three buckets were marked as $12 and set separate from the other $16 baskets. I asked what variety they were, they sounded wonderful and were ripe, ready to eat. I started to lift the grocery bag from the basket and started to look them over, and said I want to look at those underneath. She took them from me went to the check out counter then snapped, "I will let you look at them if you give me a moment." She set the bag down and showed me the inside while stating the peaches are inspected and carefully selected, rolled a few around and then tied the bag closed. I did not comment, just wanted to get this purchase completed and be on my way. She stated it was $16 and I said no, they are $12. She insisted $16 and I pointed out the tag on them shows $12. She had one of the young girls check and the girl showed her it was $12. She stated it was wrong and insisted I pay $16. I suggested to her that she should sell goods to the customer for the price marked. She said nothing to that, rang me up, I paid, and she handed me my bag and simply said, "Sorry about that." Unfortunately, I will not go back to Parsons. While the produce is beautiful and fresh, the way they treat customers carries more weight than they realize. Three stars instead of one or two because the peaches were fresh...

The produce was very good. Prices were a little high but it's okay because it's supporting a small business. What gave them two stars was their ice cream shop that is part of their stand. It was ran by two young ladies and my item was the last to come out. Even after a group of people that were behind me. In addition , after waiting about 15 minutes for my shake when I got it, it was about 2/3 full. I would not...

During my recent visit to Parsons Farm in Candor, North Carolina, I discovered an unexpected bounty of fresh, delectable peaches and strawberries at an exceptional value. The quality of the produce was remarkable, with juicy, flavorful peaches and strawberries that exceeded my expectations. If you happen to be in the vicinity, I highly recommend a visit to Parsons Farm for an exceptional...