New Field Farm's Online Market:  PLEASE READ !

Greetings,

This email is late this week because I have a foot injury that doesn’t want to heal, probably because I haven’t let it by continuing to work every day. I decided last night that I have to mostly stay off my feet the rest of this week to try to get better.

I’m getting in touch with a couple of experienced people to see if they would be able to harvest and put the orders together. I should know by later today if that’s going to happen.

Please go ahead and order and if I can’t get the help I need I’ll cancel the orders by tomorrow at noon or so. If I do get help I’ll confirm that as soon as I know.

I apologize for any inconvenience.

It would be helpful if you could order by tonight or tomorrow morning, but not essential.

We’re in an arugula and salad mix lull right now. The blueberries are still available for u-pick through this weekend, but we’re not picking for market anymore.

We’ve added green beans and Purple Majesty potatoes. These potatoes will probably be on the smaller side because the potato leaf hopper has been active this year, damaging the foliage which reduces the growth of the tuber.

Squash is in a slow period so we may have to give you what variety we have. This might not be the same as what you order. If you don’t want a substitute please say so in the comment section.

Happy August and thank you for your orders.

Tim

Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op:  The market is closed for ordering

The Spa City Co-op market is now closed for ordering.
Please plan to pick up your orders at Emergent Arts on Friday August 7th from 3:30 – 5:30, preferably before 5 pm.

Don’t forget – this market has no paid positions, so we NEED VOLUNTEERS to run every market. It’s fun, you get a $5 gift card, and you learn so much about local foods in Arkansas.

this market’s manager
Julie Alexander
501-655-9411
Spacity@locallygrown.net

ALFN Local Food Club:  The Edible South by Marcie Ferris

It appears my image didn’t come through on the last weblog reminder. If you are interested in attending a lunch lecture tomorrow by Marcie Ferris, the author of The Edible South, then check out this link.

Cheers

Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager

Champaign, OH:  Hey, Now!

It’s that time, again! It’s a Tuesday evening, we are approaching the close of another market, and just so you can STILL get your orders in, I am extending the market an extra 15 minutes, tonight!

I know a lot of you are busy with fair prep., life, vacations, etc…but don’t be so busy that you forget to order!

Go, order, be happy, your life will be so easy on Thursday at order pick up!

I am off to do a bit of marketing, myself…see you in a bit, after we all finish up our market lists!

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

ALFN Local Food Club:  ALFN Market Reminder

Remember to make your orders final by tomorrow at noon. If you are ordering from Arkansas Natural Produce, you need to finalize those orders by tonight.

Also, check out what is happening tomorrow with our wonderful public library!

Jonesborough Locally Grown:  Saturday Market August 8th

Last day of National Farmers Market Week, come on out and see what we have going on. Did you know that shopping at Farmers Markets puts money right in you neighbors hands, which directly improves your local economy.

UTExtension: don’t forget to get your recipe cards, this week will be a cucumber recipe and blueberry smoothies. Samples and give aways!

Celebrate with grilling some of our fine meats. We have pork, chicken, lamb and beef.

We have added an additional beef vendor, Arkangle, she will have steaks, roasts and ground beef.

PLANTS
tomato plants, vegetable plants, flowers, butterfly bushes, knockout rose bushes.
Vendor this week: Perry Phillips

Local food is fresh food. If you’re buying at a Farmers Market, the produce has often been picked that morning.
PRODUCE
cantaloupes, peaches, blueberries, watermelons, eggplant, green peppers, cilantro, hot peppers, fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms, summer leeks, okra, onions, heirloom tomatoes, squash, beets, corn, beans, basil, lima beans
Vendors this week: Rogue Harbor Farm, Ranchito la Chiva, Uncle Rob, Dominick’s Garden, White’s Mountain Meadow Farm, Salamander Spring Garden, McQueen Farm, Sunset View, Buffalo Trail Orchard, Arkangle Farm, Rural Resources, McIntosh Woods

FROM THE FARM
chicken, pork, lamb,goat cheese, honey, Jersey beef and eggs.
Vendors this week: Sentelle’s Homemade Sausage, Kany/Perservation Farm, Arkangle, Ziegenwald Dairy, Rosey Apiaries, Clover Creek Farm

FROM THE KITCHEN
breads, muffins, tamales, granola bars
Vendors this week: Farmhouse Gallery, Dona Eva

FROM THE ARTIST
pottery, upcycled aprons and yard art, quilted kitchen items, creative recycled wind chimes and bird feeders
Artist this week: Tim Roberts Pottery,
Rusty Barn Star, Sophie & Grace, Heavy Metal Milkman

MUSIC
Symphony Rags

BREAKFAST
This weeks menu:
Sausage biscuits with Sentelle’s homemade sausage (new and improved biscuits)
Egg & cheese biscuits
Parfaits – Ashley’s homemade yogurt with fresh peaches

A FEATURED FARMER
Farmhouse Gallery, Pat Lynch
Vendor at the market since 2014
Wood fired breads, muffins, granola bars

See you on the street,
Deb

Champaign, OH:  Essential Oils...Pack Them For The Fair!

Just a quick note about essential oils, their uses, and how they can help out with fair week…

Thanks, Joe and Charlene!

In anticipation of Champaign County Fair Week! Swisher Hill Herbs… Feature Essential oils this week in the Virtual Market that can be used to deter mosquitos, spiders, ants and other nuisance insects. Oils that are good insect repellents are; Citronella and Lavender oils helps repel flies and mosquitos by putting a few drops of oil on a cotton ball, smear on door or window screens. Put a few drops on the brim of your garden hat, outside collar and cuffs of your blouse or shirt and hems of slacks and shorts. Peppermint Oil works on ridding the dwellings of spiders and ants. Make a simple concoction by filling an 8 oz. spray bottle ½ full of distilled water or boiled water, fill rest of jar to almost to the top with witch hazel or rubbing alcohol add about 20 to 30 drops of peppermint oil. Spray in corners around areas ants and spiders can be found. Patchouli oil works well on gnats and aphids. Lavender oil also works well of fleas and moths. The above recipe can be used as a guide for all of your insect problems just substitute one or a combination of the above essential oils. Let us know if you have a favorite remedy that you would like to share with others. Take Thyme, Joe and Charlene Stapleton Swisher Hill Herbs

Russellville Community Market:  A Special Announcement and the RCM Order Reminder

This week is officially Farmers Market Week in Arkansas and across the country! There is no better time to support your local market and your local farmers! We hope you’ll take this opportunity to celebrate with us, and know that you are making a difference with each and every dollar you spend on local food!

Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that we’ll be closing for orders tonight at 10:00 p.m. Get your orders in soon!

Happy ordering!

We hope to see you on Thursday for the market pick-up!

Check out our Facebook page for great info on local foods issues and upcoming events.
Be sure to click on the “Like” button at the top of the Facebook page to get automatic updates. Thanks!

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
Russellville Community Market

Old99Farm Market:  Old99 Farm, Week of Aug1 2015

Had a computer power failure so am writing remotely now.
We can add several varieties of tomatoes this week, in addition to the bounty I posted last week.
Lamb on special: leg roasts, shoulder chops and loin chops, 25% off. That’s about $7/kg off loin chops.

Healthy eating
Ian and Cami.

Tullahoma Locally Grown:  28 Hours Left

Hello,

Only 28 hours remaining to order from the Tullahoma Locally Grown Market this week.

All markets need to be placed before noon on Wednesday. There are 436 products to choose from including dairy, meats, vegetables, and more. There are even up-cycled products.

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

Have a great day,