As a result of decline in the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables, shoppers have seen adjustments sometimes quite dramatic in prices at the grocery store. Princes of apple in Maryland are up 8%. In the North Atlantic states, prices for peppers shot up an astounding 14%. Not only are these items becoming more expensive, but they are also getting harder to find. Last week, Marge Jenkins of Athens, Georgia reported having to check three different stores before stumbling upon a decent batch of peas. And this, she assures us, is a regular occurrence