Central Arkansas :  Opening Bell

Afternoon marketers & welcome to another week at Central Arkansas Market!!!!

We have some great products for you this week!! Warm up on these cold mornings w/ some of our homemade breads & jams. Snack throughout the day w/ some of the farmers homemade sweets or cheeses & finish off your day w/ a steak or pork chop & winter vegetables.

Check out the featured & new product columns to see what great new products the growers have for you this week!!
Eat Fresh Eat Local!!!! Happy Marketing!!
-Market Mama

Augusta Locally Grown:  THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN!

FRI, JAN 29 – TEDX AUGUSTA – We’re honored to again play a part in the TedxAugusta event this year. What a great way to promote local foods among our community’s deep thinkers. Specifically, we’re creating a “Pop Up Food Truck Courtyard” right in the middle of Broad Street! We’re also working with Helms College culinary students to host a very local, very tasty morning break. Big love to Leadership Augusta and our own board of directors for making that happen! And yes … you heard right … GROW Harrisburg volunteer and Veggie Truck Market Logistics Manager Chris Shelley is one of the TEDx speakers!!!!

SAT, JAN 30 – VOLUNTEER WORKDAY AT ICEBOX MINISTRIES’ CHILDREN’S TEACHING GARDEN AND AT THE WESTABOU MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL TEACHING GARDEN – Come help build and improve these teaching gardens, both in the inner-city neighborhood of Augusta. Volunteer work goes from 9am-1pm … lunch shared together afterwards. Get your church and other groups involved! RSVP to kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SAT, JAN 30 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – We’re also kicking off our 2016 season for installing another 100 raised bed gardens at individual homes throughout Harrisburg! This will be done in partnership with Reid Memorial Presbyterian and other volunteers like YOU! Please email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to sign up!

SUN, JAN 31 – CROB MOB AT CLYDE’S FRESH PRODUCE IN GROVETOWN WITH THE SOUL CITY SIRENS – What’s a crop mob, you ask!? Good question! Imagine 30-40 volunteers, gathered for an afternoon on a farm, all volunteering their time to get something big done for the local farmer. This time, we’ll be planting dozens of fruit trees! And this event has a bonus … work alongside the Soul City Sirens Roller Derby Team who will also be volunteering that day! Of course, we’ll share a farm-fresh meal afterwards. Save the date! Time: 1pm-4pm for work, dinner
afterwards.

WED, FEB 3 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “BEST BODY COOKBOOK SIGNING” – Come meet Kim Beavers of News 12’s “Eating Well with Kim” who is a co-collaborator of this newly published book. Lauren Belcher of the Augusta District Dietetic Association will also be on hand with tasty samples made from the book’s recipes. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

TUE, FEB 8 – ALG BOARD MEETING – As always, we welcome your honest suggestions and helpful advice for our quarterly board meeting. Please send them to Amy Sutter at arsutter@hotmail.com.

WED, FEB 10 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “FRESH HERB SAUCES” – Chef Charleen Tinley of Culinary Connections will walk you through the preparation and tasting of a few fresh herb sauces that will make your meals pop! Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THUR, FEB 11 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – Come help us install free raised bed vegetable gardens at individual families’ homes throughout the neighborhood of Harrisburg in Augusta. 9am-1pm. We feed our volunteers afterwards!

SAT, FEB 13 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – Here’s a weekend opportunity to help us install free raised bed vegetable gardens at individual families’ homes throughout the neighborhood of Harrisburg in Augusta. 9am-1pm. We feed our volunteers afterwards!

WED, FEB 17 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “KEEPING BACKYARD CHICKENS” – Beloved chicken farmer Laurie Ritchie of JandL Farm & Stables will offer a workshop for beginners … just in time for spring chicks! Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THU, FEB 18 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – Yep! We’re determined to get all these beds installed in time for spring planting! 9am-1pm.

WED, FEB 24 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “KNIFE SKILLS” – Chef Erica Chaney, head culinary instructor at Helm College, and owner/founder of the Red Clay Market, will teach knife skills for adults who are serious about cooking. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THU, FEB 25 – FARM TO SCHOOL SUMMIT WITH GEORGIA ORGANICS IN COLUMBUS, GA – ALG will be taking a group of local educators to the Farm to School Summit in Columbus, GA. Are you an educator interested in getting such a program started at your school? Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to get the enrollment link. The workshop is only $15, taught by top notch folks doing this nationwide.

FRI, FEB 26 – GEORGIA ORGANIC CONFERENCE – A whole campaign of folks from Food Oasis Augusta will attend this wonderful weekend event of pure fun and food. If you’re not already enrolled, go to georgiaorganics.org to sign up!

MON, FEB 29 – “CRACK OF DAWN,” WALK-TO-SCHOOL OUTDOOR EGG BREAKFAST FOR KIDS – Yet another lovely thing going on at Icebox Ministries Urban Farm as part of our G.R.O.W. Harrisburg initiatives! More info soon.

WED, MAR 2 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “VEGETABLE GARDENING WITH KIDS” – Kim Hines of Augusta Locally Grown will share fun ways to get kids involved in growing food. Recommended for teachers and parents. Free, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

SAT, MAR 5 – GARDEN WORKDAY AT THE CLUBHOU.SE – Come meet the folks at the Clubhou.se, help with their community garden, and meet the folks who make it happen. Starting at 10am.

WED, MAR 9 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “SMOKING MEATS” – Patrick Sutter, local foods enthusiastic and bbq competitor, will share his love for home-smoked, local meats. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 16 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “VEGGIE FERMENTATION” – Tasha Alison of Icebox Ministries will teach a class in beginner fermentation. Come learn why gut health is so crucial to overall health. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 23 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “NATURAL EGG DYING AND DECORATING” – Urban chicken farmer Toni O’Quinn will lead us through the fun use of natural ingredients to dye and decorate local eggs, just in time for Easter. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 30 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “GROWING CITRUS” – Urban farmer and teacher Steve Gianino will share his secrets for growing citrus, right here in Columbia County. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

TUE, APR 19 – OPENING DAY OF THE VEGGIE TRUCK MARKET – Grow Harrisburg! And yes … we double EBT!

CHEERS!
Kim

Independence,VA:  Market still Open!

Hello Friends!

Are you still surviving the snow storm?? As you all know, the market was closed today due to the weather, so all orders that were placed this week will be available for pickup next Friday, January 29th!

We are a little short on veggies as of now but hopefully by February, Spinach and Kale will be BACK!!! There are still some great products to choose from, meats, poultry, eggs and a variety of baked goods! Also, the Highland Fiber Guild has added some new crafts! Maybe you want to start buying up for Valentines’ Day!

As a reminder, the Market closes to orders at 8 pm Wednesday evening. If you have questions, feel free to email me at IFMmarketplace@gmail.com or call 276-235-8230. Please bring cash or checks. You’ll still be dealing with each individual vendor.

Happy shopping! Here are the links:http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market/
you can also get there from the webpage, www.independencefarmersmarket.org

Thanks and hope to see you next Friday! Stay warm and safe!!

Penny B

Heirloom Living Market Lilburn:  Market is Open! Come on in...

The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!

Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill:  Market is Open! Come on in...

The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!

Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville :  Market is Open! Come on in...

The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!

Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map

CLG:  CLG Pickup TODAY 4-6pm. Bring eggshells, glass jars, & egg cartons please.

Good morning,
Drive safely today! We will be having normal pick up from 4-6pm today. The sun should clear up the road situation but take your time. This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week. Thank you for your order! You can pick up your order from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway.

If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick up for you.

Remember to bring your EGGSHELLS, glass jars for recycling, egg cartons, and bags for ordered items. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon.

Come early for the best selection from the EXTRAS table!

Thank you,
Steve

How to contact us:

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…

Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039

Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net

Our Website: www.conway.locallygrown.net

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846

Tullahoma Locally Grown:  TUllahoma Locally Grown Market is OPEN

Good morning.

Worried about Mother Nature’s wrath? Have no fear, your Tullahoma Locally Grown Market is now open. You can shop in the comfort of your own home or office without having to deal with ice, rain, or snow. You can order bread, eggs, milk, vegetables, herbs, meat, candles, and more. Consider a made-to-order loaf of English Breakfast Toasting Bread or a half-dozen Jumbo Pretzel Rolls. Both of these breads are made from scratch on market day.

Valentine’s Day is Approaching.

Stay tuned for a special Valentine’s Day section on the market. It will feature items such as heart shaped cheesecakes, cookies, and even chocolate dipped strawberries.

Here is the link to the market: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market

Thank you for your support. Have a great day,
Fuel So Good Coffee Roasters

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  Market is now OPEN for orders! Group Buy this weekend

Addition to newsletter:
I forgot to mention in yesterday’s newsletter that one of our fellow members has some FREE milk kefir grains to share. They are listed on the market if anyone needs some. I posted a link in the description to instructions how to use.

GROUP BUY THIS WEEKEND – GRASS FED CHEESES

ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. *All orders must be placed by 6pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla

Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.

Have an awesome weekend!
Nora

Champaign, OH:  Take It Easy

Take it easy, take it easy…
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy…
Come on baby, don’t say maybe…
I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me…
(Take It Easy-The Eagles-Glen Frey vocals)

So, little local market of love customers…another market is in the books, and it was one of those markets where your managers all got to spend time, together, laughing, planning, and setting the market up. We have quite a few events, sponsorships, outings that we will be keeping you up to date just so you can come out and support us.

This market is always like that…peaceful, easy, groovy, and fun. As each vendor dropped off, we got to spend time, chatting, and touching base with all of them.

Our market depends on the ease of the flow, the vibe between managers, vendors, customers, and the YMCA. I love the market nights when I have the chance to chat with each and every one of you! I love this market, and I love being such a hands on manager. You all make this market what it is, you make the market successful, and you help us take the whole local rock star scene to new and exciting levels.

Thank you, to all of you, for your continued dedication to making this market such a strong force in this community.

It’s been a very weird week, we lost another great one in Glen Frey of The Eagles. The YMCA/Art Affair On The Square/and myself, personally, lost Betsy Bohl, and my emotions have been in overdrive. It was so nice to be able to open the market, tonight, with so many smiling faces, loving feelings, and familiar surroundings…

We all need that peaceful easy feeling just so we can all take it easy…

Go, show some love, be kind, and always show your lovelight to anyone who may need it.

I am now opening the market for the week. Take It Easy…and let us help you…

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam