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Local lettuce growers get more customers amid concerns over imported lettuce contamination
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tom Regan , WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
Owners of a local lettuce farm say they have seen a spike in customers, with concerns over Cyclospora parasite contamination from imported produce, particularly lettuce. Circle A Farms in Forsyth County north of Cumming produces seven varieties of lettuce in carefully monitored greenhouses. The l...
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The surge in demand for locally grown lettuce is a boon for farms like Circle A Farms, and it also underscores the value of having a robust local food system in place. With concerns over contamination from imported produce, consumers are turning to local growers who can provide fresh, clean, and closely monitored produce. This trend is likely to have a positive impact on the local economy, as well as on public health. As Circle A Farms considers expanding its operations to meet the growing demand, it will be worth watching how this affects the broader agricultural landscape in the Atlanta area. The fact that Circle A Farms is able to deliver fresh lettuce directly to restaurants and homes, often within hours of harvesting, is a testament to the benefits of buying local and supporting small-scale agriculture. This shift towards local produce could have long-term benefits for the community, including increased food security and a reduced reliance on industrial-scale farming operations.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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