F armers markets are a mecca for fresh summer produce, overflowing with juicy peaches, fragrant herbs and quirky varietals ...

Farm Fresh, incorporated in February 1982, flourished throughout the decade. And so did Mr. Millman’s relationship with his partners. It was a success story. Egos, however, would get in the way.

Farm Fresh opening on 21st St. in Norfolk in May 1985. Peggy Mapes. Peggy Mapes’ father, Gene Wymer, got his start driving a truck for D and M Produce, the predecessor to Farm Fresh.