The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
To visit the authoring market’s website, click on the market name located in the entry’s title.
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for March 29
Athens Locally Grown
How to contact us:
Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @athlocallygrown
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Market News
It’s the time of year where all the other area farmers markets are beginning to open up from their winter slumber. The Athens Farmers Market opened this past Saturday at Bishop Park and will return to Wednesdays at Creature Comforts downtown on April 11. The Oconee County Farmers Market also opens up soon on Saturdays in downtown Watkinsville. The Comer Farmers Market is another long-time market, and it too is filling up with spring goodies. During the winter months, we’re the main market around but now the growers have to figure out how to split their crops among multiple places. It’s a tricky part of the job that takes practice, much like the rest of the farming business.
Asparagus and (any day now) strawberries are slowly making their first appearances here and at other area markets. The recent cold nights have both coming in nice and slow (which is good for them, as hot weather can make both quit producing altogether), and I’m sure we’ll be seeing plenty in the coming weeks.
Thank you so much for your support of Athens Locally Grown, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. You all are part of what makes Athens such a great area in which to live. We’ll see you on Thursday at Ben’s Bikes at the corner of Pope and Broad Streets from 4:30 to 8pm!
Other Area Farmers Markets
The Athens Farmers Market has returned to Saturday mornings at Bishop Park, and the Wednesday market will open in a couple weeks. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market is closed for the season, and you can watch for their return on April 28 on their website here: http://www.athenslandtrust.org/west-broad-farmers-market/. The Comer Farmers’ Market is open on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. Check www.facebook.com/comerfm for more information. Washington, GA also has a lovely little Saturday market, running Saturdays from 9 to noon. You can learn all about them here: www.washingtonfarmersmkt.com. Folks to the east can check out the Hartwell Farmers Market, which starts bright and early on Saturday morning from 7am to noon, and Tuesday afternoons from noon to 4pm. The Oconee County Farmers Market is still closed for the season, but will return soon. If you know of any other area markets operating, please let me know.
All of these other markets are separate from ALG (including the Athens Farmers Market) but many growers sell at multiple markets. Please support your local farmers and food producers, where ever you’re able to do so!
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
The Wednesday Market: Please Place Your Orders Now
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Check the website for this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
If you are planning an Easter celebration, please consider ordering items from The Wednesday Market. We are a great source for eggs, milk, butter, meat, and much, much more. And, we have excellent bakers who can provide desserts and breads for your gatherings.
In the meantime, we hope everyone has a happy Sunday, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Thanks,
Beverly
ALFN Local Food Club: Market Is Open
Happy Sunday!
The market is open and ready for your orders. Don’t forget to get your Easter shopping done with us this week! Check out the variety of eggs, ham, and baked goods our vendors are offering. You can even order treat trays for some seriously delicious entertaining!
Our website transition is coming soon. We’re excited to begin offering easier account and membership management, the ability to search for products, sorting by your favorite shopping filters (organic, vegan, etc.), and much more! Stay tuned for a website preview in just a few weeks beforehand the official launch on April 15th.
Curious about the market? A great way to learn more about what we do and how we do it is to sign up to volunteer with us. Not only will you get to meet other great people interested in local food, but you’ll earn credit for your account. Sign up to volunteer with us soon.
Follow us on Facebook for more offers and events, or visit our website to learn more about our organization.
Claire Admire
Program & Market Manager
Champaign, OH: Exta, Extra, Read All About It!
Just a quick note to let you know that a most amazing article was written about our market from Brenda Burns of the Urbana Daily Citizen, AND, a weekly market customer!!
The article was such an amazing surprise, yesterday!! Most of the time, we will get interviewed by various publications, on the facts, figures, general workings of the market. Most of the time, the interviews are done by people who are not local, have no idea what we do, or the passion that goes into the everyday workings of this market.
Brenda did not interview. She wrote from her own experiences, as a customer.
It is an amazing promotion of the heart and soul that we all are/bring to this market!
If you do not get the paper, you can go to our Facebook page!! I put a picture of the article on for reading!!
Thank you, to all of you, who love our market, with locally loyalty and love…and, thank you to Brenda!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Champaign, OH: Sunday Vibes
So when I’m feelin’ all alone
I think of home and how you used to sing to me
?Que Sera, Sera? life goes on
Whatever’s meant to be will always be
And baby, what don’t kill you will make you strong
Just love the journey that you’re on…
(Pray For You-Sara Evans)
On this Sunday morning, I am enjoying coffee, and a visit with my lovely daughter who came to town, yesterday, and spent the night in her old room, in the home that she grew up in, since moving from Florida, when she was 5. She is now 24 years old.
When we moved to Champaign County, it was going to be a two year gig. Short little journey. We fell in love with the area, our home, and life in the country. She began her transition from beach life to Midwest life. A bumpy first year? Yes. A lot of tears? Yes. But then it became home, a place that we continued to grow and thrive in.
The years sped past, she was suddenly in high school, and we embraced those years at Graham with so much love. Then, it was college selection time, sorority rush time, studying in Italy time, college graduation time…and, I must gush over the fact that she graduated from my alma mater, and pledged my old sorority…proud, always.
Then, she moved on to Columbus to find her way, settle into two different amazing jobs that allowed her to explore her fashion journey that was her major.
She now is probably going to be making another break for it, and moving even further away. I know that by August, her strong willed ways will take her away. I hate it. I love it. Ugh…parenting.
We had an amazing visit, yesterday, and last night, and we talked about what I was doing at her age…drifting around California as a flight attendant, and part time trade show model, living on the edge. I raised her to be a strong woman, just as my grandmother instilled in me. Her whole life, I stood back, guiding, watching, hoping, nudging, hoping, and always there to catch the falls.
Growth, age, independence, strength, courage…it’s what every parent wants and hopes for as they raise these little kit kats. But then, they really do become that, you find out that you raised a strong young woman, and then it mocks you because while it makes you proud, it tears your heart out…in a good way, but you get the drift…
Anyway…what does this have to do with my weblog?
Growth, independence, pride…we have it all at this little local market of love. We offer it, weekly, to everyone. It makes us happy, it makes us so humbled by your love of what we all do, here, and while we all work our magic, each week, as vendors, I get the added bonus of the emotional side of things, as it grows, shows so much love, and so much hope…
The mother of the market, I suppose…and, just like the mother that I’ve always been with my daughter, I feel that I have helped give the market wings, courage, and encouragement…
The song lyrics that I chose are from a song that my daughter played for me, yesterday, telling me that when she has a bad day, she listens to this, and remembers me, our porch, my arms, my advice, and how I used to push her, for endless hours in her swing, in our backyard, singing Que Sera, Sera to her…
I can’t help it…I am a nurturing, loving, caring kind of mom…and this market is just another soul that I like to tend to…
The market welcomes your love, and your orders…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Independence,VA: Market closes Monday night at 8 pm!
Good morning!
I hope you are all warm and cozy amidst this Winter wonderland! Be sure to place your Market order by 8 pm tomorrow night. Keep us in mind when planning your Easter Sunday meal!
To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.
Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!
Abby
Stones River Market: Time to order local products and foods!
Stones River Market
How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.
Market News
This is Urban Sprouts last week with us so stock up on your favorites! We have enjoyed and appreciated having them with us!
Sanders Bros. Coffee will be off this week but returns next week!
Frontier Family Farm has added some microgreens which are grown in trays that are delivered straight to you for “cut-as-you-need”! They have added broccoli and a salad mix which contains arugula for a nice kick to your spring salads!
Botanical Harmony Farm has lots of duck eggs for your Easter baking or even dyeing would be fun! If you are adventurous, they make incredible deviled eggs and egg salad! Much creamier than chicken eggs!
On sale this week!
Check out all the categories to see what is coming your way!
The Krafty Kupboard will have only dry goods listed for 2 weeks as she enjoys time with family! We look forward to her return!
Altamont Mennonites have listed cream and it’s incredibly delicious! Listed under the Milk & Dairy tab!
See ya on the porch!!
Tracey & Ashleigh
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See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/
Green Acres Atkins: Opening bell
Good morning !! Hope you all enjoyed spring break week.
We will have chicken coming soon!
Picking up another new order of fresh pork and new items coming soon! We will pick up on tuesday from butcher and hope to update by next week.
We are still busy planting, pruning fruit trees and blackberries, getting ready for new piglets and caring for 65 Easter bunnies ( they make perfect gifts)!
Place your orders today through Wednesday at noon.
www.greenacresatkins.locallygrown.net
See ya Friday!
Thanks
Tom and Kami Green
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Reminder- Order by 6pm TODAY!
Just a friendly reminder, if you haven’t already placed your order, that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY. Place your order now so you don’t forget!
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
Click Here to Place Your Order For WEDNESDAY pick up in Suwanee
THIS ORDER IS FOR WEDNESDAY PICK UP AT SUWANEE LOCATION FROM 1PM to 6:30 PM (1300 Peachtree Ind. Blvd, Suite 1104, Suwanee 30024 at Cultured Traditions)
Russellville Community Market: Order for Easter Sunday - Market Opens at Noon!
Ordering Begins at Noon!
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Russellville Community Market
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