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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Champaign, OH: Mad About You!
And…we are mad about Mad Sweet Heat!!!
Their products are back on the market, and we are just MAD over them!!
If you have been missing their sweet jalapeno love, you can now get it, again, through us!!
And, hey…while we are talking products to use as condiments, let’s talk Bad Seed Mustard, Champaign Berry Farm sauces, Valley View Maple Syrup, Honey Boy Honey products, Lippincott Honey, and DB Yummers BBQ sauces!!
And, shake on some JC Growers products to really rev up the list of condiments!
Go ahead…we’re mad about it all!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Winnsboro, TX: Back on Elm and Market Street
For some reason our email about the market being open did not go out so this is a resend in case you got it twice.
We’re back on Elm and Market Street until it gets cold again. Pick up orders from 4-6 pm on Thursday.
This week we have lettuce greens, eggs, dairy products, lots of jams and jellys and local honey. Check out the market to see all that we have in the way of fresh, clean local meats.
The store is open and you can shop until 7 pm on Tuesday.
Thanks for your business!
www.winnsboro.locallygrown.net
Debra Aaron
903.629.3332 (home office land line)
312.307.0114 (iphone with no service at home office)
Foothills Market: The Market is Open - January 22
What a relief to have some warmer temperatures! Slowly, but surely, spring is heading our way.
The Foothills Market can give you a little taste of spring while we’re waiting. Browse through the offerings on the market, pick from local meats, local treats, or some of the fresh greens, and press the “Place Your Order” button. Your order will then be ready for pickup on Friday afternoon from 4-6 at the Food for Thought Garden.
Eat something fresh this week!
Champaign, OH: Scents and Sensibility:)
Just a little play on words as I share a write up from ELM Tree Essentials!
Hello Market Shoppers!
We’re pretty excited to launch and offer you Essential Oils…the same oils we use in our soaps that you have grown to love! And for now, we’re exclusively offering them on this market. You’re just that special! J
Here’s what we currently have available {pssst, there might be some special blends coming in the near future! J}:
5 ml bottles of oil in Lavender, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Lemongrass, Patchouli, and our Thieves Blend.
AND
10 ml roller ball bottles of the same oils, which come pre-diluted to 5% in Jojoba or Fractionated Coconut Oil! These are super handy because they are ready for use, no dilution required!
A little about each oil and its commonly known attributes/properties (source: Essential Oils for Beginners, Althea Press):
Lavender:
· Properties—Analgesic, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumoral, vasodilator, vermifuge.
· Primary Uses—Soothes insomnia, nervous tension, and premenstrual symptoms; treats skin conditions, including acne and excessive oil on the skin; reduces blood pressure and cholesterol; treats allergies and asthma; soothes bruises and burns; eases headaches; combats mild bacterial and fungal infections, including swimmer’s ear and athlete’s foot; repels insects. It can be used to promote a sense of calm and balance, as well as to relax the mind and ease feelings of anger and frustration.
Peppermint:
· Properties—Analgesic, antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, antitumoral, antiviral, digestive
· Primary Uses—Soothes aches, pains, and itchy skin, including psoriasis and eczema; eases tension and headaches; soothes respiratory infections and asthma; relieves nausea and other digestive problems; combats viral and fungal infections, including cold sores.
Tea Tree:
· Properties—Antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, balsamic, expectorant, insecticide, stimulant, sudorific
· Primary Uses—Relieves colds, sinusitis, and bronchitis; stimulates the immune system; clears acne; alleviates skin irritation.
Frankincense:
· Properties—Analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, tonic, vulnerary.
· Primary Uses—Boosts immune system and combats infections; alleviates coughs, sore throat, strep, pneumonia, and staph infections; reduces stress and nervous tension; boosts mood.
Lemongrass:
· Properties—Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, deodorant, digestive, febrifuge, insecticide, sedative, tonic.
· Primary Uses—Speeds healing of ligament and tendon injuries; repels insects; aids sedation; dilates blood vessels to promote healing and improve circulation; promotes lymphatic flow.
Patchouli:
· Properties—Antibacterial, antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, carminative, decongestant, deodorant, febrifuge, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
· Primary Uses—Eases indigestion; alleviates constipation; soothes insect bites and stings, burns, and minor wounds; alleviates dandruff; moisturizes dry skin; reduces appearance of wrinkles; opens pores for cleansing; relieves oily skin and hair; repels insects. When used in aromatherapy it alleviates nervous exhaustion and relieves stress. It promotes physical and mental relaxation, increases focus, and helps eliminate feelings of insecurity.
Thieves Blend:
· Our special blend of Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon Eucalyptus, Clove Bud and Orange Essential Oils. Not intended for use on children!
The oils we source are therapeutic grade and intended for external use only. We do not recommend ingesting essential oils due to the research we’ve done! Essential oils have many benefits when safely used topically or for aromatherapy. We make no claim that this info or the oils will diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. Special care should always be used—dilute, never use the straight oil because it’s so concentrated! Stop use immediately if skin irritation occurs. There are very few safe oils for babies, young children, or expectant/nursing mothers so be sure to check the safety before use! Here are a few links to websites that could be used as a resource on that topic:
http://www.thehippyhomemaker.com/using-essential-oils-safely-for-pregnant-nursing-mamas/
http://www.thehippyhomemaker.com/essential-oil-safety-babies-children/
We’re excited about selling these oils on the market! Have a great week!
FYI, right now all the pictures show a Lavender label, so don’t be alarmed….you’ll get what you order!
Laura Miller
ELM Tree Essentials
937.524.5411
www.elmtreeessentials.com
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for January 25
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
I’ve just arrived home from a week in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where I served on the staff of the annual conference for the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group. It’s one of my favorite events, and this year we had about a thousand farmers from across the south and beyond gathering to share stories of failure and success, learn from those, and inspire each other to return home and grow even more real food for their communities. The days there are extremely long, and I’m ready to drop into sleep as I type this, but it is always well worth it.
While I was away, Doug restocked the salmon freezer he keeps at my house, so you’ll notice his products are back and ready for you to order.
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!
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
Most other area markets are closed down for the season or have moved to winter hours. The Athens Farmers Market has closed for the season. They’ll return in April, and 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 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 on winter hours now on Saturdays from 1-4pm. 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. You can learn all about them here: www.washingtonfarmersmkt.com. 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!
Winnsboro, TX: Warm Weather is Back and We are Back on Elm and Market
We’re back on Elm and Market Street until it gets cold again. Pick up orders from 4-6 pm on Thursday.
This week we have lettuce greens, eggs, dairy products, lots of jams and jellys and local honey. Check out the market to see all that we have in the way of fresh, clean local meats.
The store is open and you can shop until 7 pm on Tuesday.
Thanks for your business!
Debra Aaron
903.629.3332 (home office land line)
312.307.0114 (iphone with no service at home office)
Dawson Local Harvest: A Bagel with Everything!
Dawson Local Harvest for January 26th
A Bagel with Everything!
HI EVRYBODY!
Tasty Offerings this week include MY DAILY BREAD’s yummy Everything Bagels covered in sesame seeds, poppy seeds, minced onion and garlic, and sea salt. Smells and tastes great and is even better with their Organic Veggie Cream Cheese Spread.
Elsewhere. last week we saw BEAR RIDGE LODGE‘s amazingly beautiful Chicken Eggs and Duck Eggs, which are excellent for baking. Veggie-wise on this week’s Market are fresh-picked Spinach, Bok Choi, Spinach, and Collards. And don’t forget European Sauerkrauts, Kvass, and Jun, lots of free-range Meats, Milk, Raspberries, organic Jams and Jellies, local Wildflower Honey and plenty more lurking inside the Market Listings. Take a look around, you’re guaranteed to find some gems!
THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!
REMEMBER! You can now order until Tuesday night at 9 pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 6 pm.
You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net
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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.
Best thoughts for you and yours this season!
Alan Vining
Market Manager
GFM : SPOTLIGHT VENDOR OF THE WEEK
SPOTLIGHT VENDOR OF THE WEEK
“CHRISTY DID”
My shop name is Christy Did, a play on my name. I love to do machine embroidery and sew as well as other crafts.
Blame it on my grandmothers! One taught me to do crafts and the other to use the sewing machine. I was hooked.
I grew up in Harrison, Ohio and spent a lot of each summer at my great-grandmother’s farm in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Got married and moved to Johnson City in 1973. My husband is retired from the Johnson City Fire Department. We have one adult son.
When I retired I was able to sew my days away, especially on my embroidery machine. Not wanting to appear on Hoarders, I started doing craft fairs, markets, etc. I opened a shop on Etsy, Christy Did, where I sell embroidered items, doll clothes and such.
I plan on being a more frequent vendor at GFM this 2018 season. I had a blast the few times I made it last summer. It is a great place to be on a Saturday morning with some great folks!
Christy Helfrich
CLG: No Market this Week - Art, Pray, Love Saturday!
Good evening, Friends!
We will not have market this week since the parish hall will be used for this annual event. Please read below and consider attending this worthwhile event!
Art, Pray, Love benefits the ongoing medical mission work of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the Western Region of the Episcopal Diocese of Guatemala. In the Parish Hall, enjoy delicious refreshments and beverages while you visit with the artists and view their latest work. You will also find the bid sheets for a grand assortment of exciting silent auction items. We will also have a Guatemalan Market where we will have Guatemalan fair trade items for sale. There will also be a wine pull at the end of the evening.
The event is January 28th. Tickets are available in advance in the church office.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
925 Mitchell Street
Conway, Arkansas
501-329-8174
Advance purchase is $25 each and $45 for a couple. At the door is $30 each and $50 for a couple. Kids ticket pricing is available as well.
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for January 21st
Contact Info
Our Website: freshharvest.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/freshharvestllc
Email:
Tallahassee May tally@wildblue.net
John Drury john.drury@att.net
Phone:
Tally 931-623-0631
John 615-838-0428
Market News
Hello!
It will be good to see you this week!
It’s been a cold one, and our vegetable offerings are pretty basic this week. The current warm spell is lovely for the crops, and hopefully they will have some time to grow and bounce back in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, please support the veggies us farmers do have available to you! There is plenty of fresh, delicious goodness for keeping you well fed!
There is a great selection from our meat producers – lots of new items and remember if there is an item you’d like but don’t see, please let us know and we may be able to track it down for you!
We’ve got a special treat this week of a small, artisan batch of malt vinegar. This is made by the same master fermenter who brought us sauerkraut last season. You can read it’s full description on the market page. Give some a try!
*We are on an EVERY OTHER WEEK schedule! * So that means stock up as you can on meat, eggs, and our storage vegetables! Even the greens are so fresh and well taken care of they have a very long fridge life. So make sure you order enough for 2 weeks!
Our next delivery date after this Wednesday will be Wednesday, Feburary 7th
We are really excited for the year ahead, and hope to continue to serve you in the best way possible! We are always open to feedback and questions. It helps us to be better at what we do, so we appreciate you letting us know what you love or what some concerns may be!
Thanks for all your support – we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
John and Tally
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