James Taylor Jr., 23, lost his construction job last year. So he and his friend Robbie Lee, also 23, leased 14 acres in Clayton from Taylor's grandfather and started T & L Farms.

"The construction industry around here has just hit rock bottom. So we said, well, if there ain't nothing else to do let's start farming," Taylor said.

Lee has farmed most of his life. But this time, it's different. They created a CSA or community-supported agriculture. It's just the second CSA in Johnston County, according to the county extension service.

Here's how it works: you pay to buy shares in the farm, then you pick up a box of fruits and vegetables every week or two. A half share, which costs $250, provides two people with fruits and vegetables for 25 weeks. That's $10 a week.

"It helps the farmer out because you kind of get your money up front," Taylor said. "But it's helping out the customer just as well because they are getting a fresh, fresh as they can get product."

As they got the project off the ground, Taylor and Lee decided to farm organically. They're growing spinach, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, watermelon, sweet peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, cantaloupe, and other crops.

They say they are the only organic farm in Johnston County certified by the U.S Department of Agriculture.

But organic farming is twice as much work.

"Instead of spraying insecticides or herbicides that would kill the grass we have to actually go there and pull it up with our hands. We can't spray anything to kill it," Lee said.

The farm has about 25 shareholders so far. But they see this as the future.

"Sustainability. That's what we're looking for. It's a better way for people and the environment," Lee said.

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