Star Grocery has stocked persimmons, pomegranates and apples harvested from local backyards over the years--oh, and eggs from a neighborhood hen--although the market gave these away so as to avoid heavy regulation from the USDA. (Krissy Clark)

Small-Time Growers, Major Cash Cow

Star Grocery has stocked persimmons, pomegranates and apples harvested from local backyards over the years--oh, and eggs from a neighborhood hen--although the market gave these away so as to avoid heavy regulation from the USDA.

Credit: Krissy Clark