Greener Acres Farm:  How About This Weather?

So how is everyone weathering these strange weather patterns? One day it is freezing cold, the next it is in the 50’s and then it dumps wet, heavy snow. Please be safe out there and take care of yourself.

One of the best ways to take care of yourself is to eat a healthy diet, free of excessive chemicals and preservatives. And we are here to help you. All of our growers/producers use the most sustainable growing methods possible. The “Our Growers” tab will provide you with more information about each grower, and as always, feel free to contact us with any questions.

We are currently in the part of the year well there is very limited produce, however, the days are lengthening and green is on the way. In the meantime, we still carry a large selection of meats, eggs, dairy as well as natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup. And for those with a sweet tooth, we also carry delicious baked goods.

Stones River Market:  Weblog Entry

Market News

Welcome back sunshine! I know we are all more than ready to feel alive and vibrant again! The Whole Foods from our farmers and makers help us to fill that void in winter’s rest.

Fronteir Family Farm brings us iron-rich spinach! Great raw for salads, smoothies or sautéed with some eggs from our farmers for a wonderful protein boost!

Botanical Harmony Farm is back this week.

Marcy Jams select varieties on sale this week for $5! Stock up and save!

Short Mountain Cultures has half gallon growlers of their incredible water Kefir! An effervescent natural soda that aids digestion and helps maintain a healthy immune system! This is one treat to have on hand!

Virgin Bay Seafood is off this week! We look forward to their return.

So much more on the market this week and our produce farmers are busy gearing up with new seedlings and plans for abundant crops to feed our families! Thank you for always supporting them!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

Independence,VA:  Weblog Entry

Good morning!

Be sure to place your order no later than 8 pm tomorrow night. Remember, orders will be ready to be picked up this Wednesday, February 21st at the Grayson Landcare office (108 Courthouse Ln.) between 4 and 6 pm.

We have raised $95 so far on our Go Fund Me! page! Thanks to everyone for donating and sharing the link!

To Donate: IFM Go Fund ME!.

To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.

If you are looking for something to do this afternoon, Common Ground Talks will be hosting the first of a monthly lecture series focusing on issues that concern our community. Today, come out to learn about carbon fees and dividends, a policy proposal to account for the burning of fossil fuels. This free event takes place today at the Galax Public Library at 5:30 pm. All are welcome.

Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!

Abby

CLG:  Opening Bell: Apple Trees, Black Walnuts, Beef, Carrots!

Good afternoon!
Has Spring arrived? Lots of daffodils are blooming already, and many trees are preparing to bud. We should have plants available in about a month: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, etc. Our Growers always have a good mix of varieties to help you have a bountiful garden.

Check out the varieties of Goat Cheeses that have been listed by White River Creamery.

Be sure to SEARCH for your favorite items using the search field. Over 600 items available now!

Most items are listed by 6pm Sunday, but check back again before the market closes Tuesday night to see if any other items are ready to be harvested for you! Eat fresh! Eat local! Eat for better health!

And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)

The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping:

www.conway.locallygrown.net

Please check your email a few minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Time to Order Fresh Local Farm Products!

Good morning!

Welcome to the “cream of the crop” from local farmers, the best products picked and made with pride especially for YOU! Thank you for supporting your local farmers and small businessmen and women.

The market will remain open for your orders till Tuesday at 10 pm.

Please be sure to read the section of the page entitled “Important Ordering and Pickup Information.”

Farm News of the Week

Andra from Sow’s Ear Piggery writes:

Sow’s Ear Piggery will be on site at this Thursday’s market with ground pork samples. Come taste how you can substitute our natural pork in your traditional family-meal recipes. Frozen packages of ground pork will be available for sale. Discount to tasters as supplies last.

From Linda Reed at Dogwood Valley Greenhouse:

The first blooms of spring are always a bit tricky to predict. I’ve been watching my daffodil garden, as well as the weather report, and I’m going to list the Spring Daffodil Bouquets on the market this week. If this year’s weather follows the “normal” (erratic) pattern, they will only be available for three weeks because of early hot weather. I’d love for you to enjoy them along with me!

I’m starting to see buds here and there in the greenhouse too. It’s a bit early to set plants in the garden just yet, but these have been in an unheated house all winter, so they’re used to the temperatures. As soon as the weather gets nice enough for the gardener, these early beauties will be ready to go: Hellebore (Lenten Rose), Dwarf Coreopsis, Creeping Phlox, Pulmonaria, Ginger, Primrose, and Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus). Most of these will be in bloom in the next two or three weeks.

Important Ordering and Pickup Information

Ordering will be open until TUESDAY at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on THURSDAY between 4:00 and 5:30 at our NEW LOCATION across from Manchester City Schools administration building, 215 East Fort Street, Manchester.

We can also deliver your order to your home (or other location) on Friday afternoons, for a small fee, if it’s more convenient for you. If you prefer to utilize this service, please place an order for it, same as other products, selecting your delivery area. Don’t forget to give us your location address in the comments section of the order. Also please text Linda at (931) 273-9708 for specific arrangements.

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. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. We offer a great variety of local farm products, and our items will be in your hands in time to plan for the weekend. Wonderful local products are available for ordering from the comfort of your own computer.

More new farmers are considering joining our market, if they can expect enough sales to help pay their transportation costs. Please help us grow the market by sharing this e-mail with your friends and inviting them to give us a try. And if you haven’t ordered from Manchester Locally Grown for a while, please check out our wide variety of offerings this week. Also please let us know if we can improve our selection or scheduling in any way to better suit your needs.

Blessings,
Linda & Michael

Here is the complete list for this week.

The Wednesday Market:  The Market is Open

Good evening.

The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your orders by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. See the website for this week’s product offerings. Here is the link:https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market

Thank you for your support of locally grown agriculture. We’ll see you at the Market.

Thanks,

Beverly

Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op:  Volunteer NEEDED

As of today, there is only one person signed up to volunteer for this Friday, Feb. 23. We need a volunteer for the short shift from 1:30 to 3.

There are also no volunteer signed up for future markets. This is a volunteer organization. We all need to work together to keep our co-op open.

Siloam Springs, AR:  Online Market is Open!

Heritage Farm :  Store is open...New Chicken, Sausage and Pork Inventory

Online Store is open for next week’s orders!!We have some new sausage, pork and chicken listings. Make sure and check them out!!
Check it all out here>>> The Store

Don’t miss the specials and clearance items!!!
Order here>>>> Specials

March fish orders deliver Saturday 03/10.

Feb meat CSA delivers Saturday 02/24 and Wednesday 02/28

We still have a few openings left for CSA Farm share.We would love to have you join us for 2018!!
Order here>>> CSA and Farm Shares
We have deferred payment options available if needed or interested.Email for details…theheritagefarm.info@gmail.com

Please support your local, small scale, non-soy/non-gmo, pasture raised, beyond organic and customer driven farmers!!
(That’d be us!)

Thanks in advance!
The Hutchins Family
Heritage Farm
770-377-5380

www.heritage-farm.net

theheritagefarm.info@gmail.com

Dothan, Alabama:  February 17, 2018 Market Newsletter

This Week’s Newsletter:
New Vendor Info
In Season
Market Chit Chat
Grower Notes

WELCOME GRIER ACRES!

A friend has joined us!

The Griers are lovely people who have worked professionally in Dothan for a number of years. Harry in fact was the guardian angel who kept a watchful eye (and your Market manager on track) as the Market transitioned to our permanent business structure last year. They are in the process of re-establishing a family farm – land that’s not been used in 75 years!

They’ve tackled the opportunity with their sleeves rolled up and are in the early stages of productivity. We’re happy for them and look forward to seeing more fruit from their labors.

Welcome aboard!

GLORIOUS KALE

It’s still officially winter, and while we’re chomping at the bits waiting for spring vegetables, there’s still plenty to enjoy with the abundance of greens available. We thought we’d explore some nice fresh ways to serve them.

This Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Salad features a maple tahini dressing topped with pecans and dried cranberries.



Detox Kale Salad is a great way to reset and re-charge when your body needs it most.  It is packed full of winter vegetables and hearty nutrients and tastes amazing too.


Items from five food groups are in this Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette.


Autumn Kale, Apple & Quinoa Salad also contains all the food groups.

THIS WEEK’S GROWER NOTES

We have the best Growers in the Wiregrass! Please learn more about them on our Grower Page.

AVALON FARMS: We’ve been experiencing a population explosion here! Three baby goats in the last 2 weeks. The brown one was born last Sunday in all that rain. Poor momma had a terrible time getting it dry. The big goat in the back of the picture is our Ms. Hazel, soon to be momma Hazel. (Well, soon is a relative term, as we’ve been saying soon for 4 weeks!) The other 2 births were totally unexpected as they barely looked pregnant. First time goat grandma here, with lots to learn.

Everybody  needs cute goat pics! LOL 

BAIN HOME GARDENS: Hello Market Friends,
    How nice the weather is today(Friday)! All I want to do is be in the garden from sunrise to sunset when it’s this beautiful out. However, with the many hats I wear it isn’t possible. Time management is so important.  In fact at our home this has become our new project! I heard it illustrated this way: If you take a pail and put pebbles (less essential activities of life) and then  try to put the stones (most essential things in life) in, there isn’t enough room for even the important things! However, if you put the stones in FIRST you can still fit most of the pebbles around the stones! Why is Mrs. Bain Home Gardner talking about stones and pebbles? Well in garden life there are pebbles and stones too. Recognizing which is which will lead to success on the homestead. This week we threw some stones in the pail! We have our second planting of peas in the ground, amended a few beds & tilled for spring planting. This year we are being smart by starting plants BEFORE last frost in an effort to harvest a bit earlier in the growing season.  This will be our first full on year as homesteaders and we are looking forward to a beautiful & long growing season! Stay tuned, many adventures await!
From our family to yours!

HAWKINS HOMESTEAD FARM: This past week we were all taught a lesson…Well I know for sure that we were! That lesson is that no matter how much you plan, prepare, or plant, the weather changes everything! The majority of our plants were drowning in water. Did you see the video on our Facebook farm page? We thought we were going to lose most, BUT the water dried up, the sun came out, and our plants sprung back to life. Even some of our sprouts survived! We thought they had all washed away. So we are thankful and hope to be able to roll with whatever other weather setbacks we have.

One more thing I have personally learned is patience! I have found that when I really want something to happen fast….it never does. Does this happen to anyone else? Or just me? Well I will just keep waiting for the plants to grow, for the chickens to grow, for Spring to come, for the hens to lay more eggs….just waiting….patiently!