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Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  News: Happy 4th! Sale and new items!


Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

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On Sale!

These items are currently ON SALE on the market starting this weekend!

Sauerkraut (Simply Caraway) – ON SALE! – Old Fashioned Caraway Sauerkraut, made from Organic Green Cabbage, Sea Salt and Organic Caraway Seed. Cultured Traditions Krauts are wild fermented in their own natural juices, without the use of any starter cultures or whey! Here’s a link to 25 ways to use sauerkraut:http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2014/10/24/what-to-do-with-sauerkraut/

Alpaca Basil Sundried Tomato Sausage from Carrell Farms- Now you can’t find these just anywhere! These alpaca sausages are great for the grill or stripped from their casing for recipes like stuffed peppers or lasagna. Alpaca is a very mild tasting meat that works perfectly with the vibrant sun dried tomato pesto.

Market News

We wish you and yours a very happy and safe Independence Day and weekend!!

Vacation Hold – Produce Boxes
Just a reminder if you are going to be away on vacation please make sure you put a “vacation hold” on your Nature’s Garden Express produce box if you are scheduled to receive one. You can simply do this online or give NGE a call and they can set it up for you. If you get an email from them on Friday with your box menu that means your box is NOT on hold and will be delivered Tuesday. As always you can delete your box order before their Monday morning deadline.

Grass Fed Ground Buffalo and Pastured Chicken Breasts
Carrell Farms and B&G Farms will list as soon as these items are back in stock! It will either be in time for this market or next week. Thanks for your patience! Both these items are big sellers at our market and they run out quickly!

My Daily Bread
Due to some health issues they will probably be on the market in 2 weeks. I will send out a reminder. Please keep Dabrielle in your prayers!

Mountain Fresh Creamery (repeat)
We will no longer have Mountain Fresh Creamery on the market. The supplemental feed they give their cows contains GMOs. I am currently looking for a new dairy to provide us low temp pasteurized milk. I will keep you all updated. In the meantime, please consider Cedar Rock Dairy and Lil Tots Estate.

New Items

New! Marshmallow Treats from KKD! These all-natural crispy treats are made with nutritious brown rice and homemade marshmallow . Flavors available are Sticky Toffee, Hot Cocoa, Very Berry and Coconut Creme. These are definitely an upgraded version of the rice krispies treats from my childhood! :-)

Looking for an easy side dish for dinner?
Try Rapid Gourmet Couscous Cranberry Almond mix during the steamy days of summer. Serve as a side with your favorite chicken recipe. Or add a salad and it’s a perfect light and delicious meal! Another option is to add some diced chicken or ham, broccoli, diced carrots and green onion for a one pot meal. You can serve cold or hot.

Buttermilk – Raw Jersey Cow Milk for Pets (Plastic Jug)
Here are several ideas for using buttermilk:

  1. Bake with it.
  2. Make a batch of pancakes and/or biscuit.
  3. Make a creamy salad dressing.
  4. Use it in frozen treats
  5. Use it in a smoothie to make it tangy and rich.

Beets – Detroit Red (Small)
Here are a few of my favorite ways to eat beets.

Raw! – Yes, beets are quite good raw. Slice them up and serve them with a sprinkle of sea salt, pepper, chili and lemon juice. Eat them by themselves or add them to your salad.

Roasted with goat cheese! Roast beets in a preheated 400 degree oven until they are fork tender and juicy, Then add some spicy greens and goat cheese. Add some pine nuts or walnuts and you’re in heaven.

Pickled! – Pickled beets are just wonderful. The tangy vinegar and sweetness complements beets’ earth under notes. Here’s a recipe to try for old fashioned pickled beets http://thenourishingcook.com/fermented-pickled-beets/

I haven’t tried grilling them yet but that’s on my list!

Volunteers Needed

Please volunteer if you can. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

WE NEED 2 VOLUNTEERS THIS UPCOMING TUESDAY!!

THANK YOU Maya, Pam, Chuck, Margaret and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

July and August schedule is posted and sign up is available. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Sorghum Syrup – July 24 – July 26

Wilderness Family Naturals- (Organic Pantry Items) –July 24 – July 26

Green Pasture- Fermented Cod Liver Oil- July 31 – Aug 2

Raw Mixed Nuts – Aug 7 – 9

Grass Fed Cheese – 9/18 – 9/20

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!

Old99Farm Market:  Climate March Toronto July 5


14 seats remaining on bus chartered by 350.org and Environment Hamilton to get you to the march in Queens Park Toronto next sunday.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jobs-justice-climate-action-tickets-17373043240

Would be great to have you on the bus!
Your kids will thank you some day.

Naples,FL:  Market is open


Please place your orders.

Martin's Farmstand:  Strawberries and raspberries


We will be open for strawberry picking this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2pm. We are open even if it is raining. Picking conditions are about like they have been, poor by normal standards, but they taste good. There are still pretty many green berries in all stages so I still think that we will be picking for another 10 days or so.

The raspberries are starting. Somebody can pick a few today and there will be more Saturday. The u- pick raspberries will be available at the same times as strawberries as long as strawberry season lasts. After that we will do raspberry u-pick by appointment the same as we have in the past.

We will open for u-pick again on Saturday July 4th at 7 am and then next week on July 8 and 11. Daniel

Palouse Grown Market:  Cukes, Cabbages and Greens!


It’s been hot on the Palouse, but the produce on Palouse Grown Market has been gaining from the sun and hot weather!

Cucumbers, garlic scapes, cabbage, broccoli, salad greens, head lettuce, kale, bunched carrots, celery, zucchini, green onions, radicchio and much more…can all be easily ordered, freshly harvested by local farmers, and ready for a speedy pick-up every Tuesday.

This next Tuesday HUMBLE BURGER will be at the Tuesday Grower’s Market at the 1912 Center, which is also PGM’s pick-up location.
There’s lots of close, easy parking and tents and trees for shade!
Grab a delicious burger made with high-quality ingredients, then take home your order of fresh foods from PGM! Hope to see you there!

Thank you and enjoy your week.

Holly
Market Manager

The Cumming Harvest - Closed:  Newsletter - July 1, 2015


A NOTE ABOUT PEACHES – Organic peaches do not have any synthetic fungicide or petroleum-based wax to extend their naturally short shelf-life. We deliver them slightly firm, and they soften extremely quickly, so prepare to eat or process them within about two days of delivery.

AT THE MARKET

Happy 4th of July weekend! We are open this week as the plants don’t stop growing and producing and have to still be harvested. We have a lot of great produce available this week including corn! The best gift in your corn is a the little worm inside, he tells you that your corn has not been sprayed with any chemicals and is clean, healthy corn. Just shuck and rinse and its ready for the grill or pot.

Here are some Fourth of July recipes to try – all highlighting local, fresh produce and products.

Try this yummy CREAMY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD….

2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large cucumber, quartered
2 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Garlic powder, salt, pepper to taste

Combine tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl. Add sour cream, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon juice, dill, and garlic salt; stir. Season with salt and ground pepper.

Try this recipe for CLASSIC DEVILED EGGS using farm fresh eggs from the market.

•6 eggs
•1/4 cup mayonnaise
•1 teaspoon white vinegar
•1 teaspoon yellow mustard
•1/8 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Smoked Spanish paprika, for garnish

Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with enough water that there’s 1 1/2 inches of water above the eggs. Heat on high until water begins to boil, then cover, turn the heat to low, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and leave covered for 14 minutes, then rinse under cold water continuously for 1 minute.

Crack egg shells and carefully peel under cool running water. Gently dry with paper towels. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, removing yolks to a medium bowl, and placing the whites on a serving platter. Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using a fork. Add mayo, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper – mix well.

Evenly disperse heaping teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

For your BBQ we have grass finished ground beef, alpaca or lamb for burgers and many different varieties of sausages also delicious on the grill.

Incorporate fresh berries, now in season and abundant for your dessert ideas…great for making fruit cobblers topped with fresh whip cream.

Upcoming Events Around Town

Raising Backyard Chickens CLASSES ARE LISTED ONLINE
Sherry Crelin is offering the Raising Backyard Chicken presentation at Chamblee Acre, her local sustainability demonstration homestead property. Sherry has over 35 years of experience as a post-secondary educator, corporate trainer, and small scale homesteading advocate. Her interests in organic gardening, alternative energy/medicine and humane education reach back to the 1960s. Sherry’s unique combination of practical hands-on experience and academic background offer a down to earth, yet evidence based perspective on sustainable living practices. Her primary interests include developing the Chamblee Acre homestead, supporting animal rights and protection, and sharing these passions with ten grandchildren. Sherry is a full time faculty member at Capella University, a member of the Ladies Homestead Gathering of Dawson/Forsyth and a Forsyth County Master Naturalist.


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Organic Growing Course

August 29, 2015 – 9-4pm
Cane Creek Farm – Cumming, Georgia

Whether you’re interested in becoming an full-time organic farmer or you just want to produce delicious, healthy food in your backyard, Lynn Pugh’s legendary Organic Farming and Gardening course will teach you the basics so you can start growing sustainably.

Cane Creek Farm is the classroom, and you’ll engage in plenty of hands-on activities while you learn about everything from crop planning to soil biology. Its okay if you’re a total newbie!

And if you’re an experienced gardener, you’ll learn a lot too; Lynn teaches from the state’s first-ever organic curriculum, which she developed, and you’ll get a copy of this remarkable resource. You’ll also get to tour area farms and learn from other experienced farmers!

The course is offered in a series of 7 alternate Saturdays beginning August 29 and running every other week till November 21. Registration is through Georgia Organics at www.georgiaorganics.org/store. Cost is $475 or $450 for GO members.

Website: www.canecreekfarm.net
Address: 5110 Jekyll Road, Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (770) 889-3793

Pick Up Options

COLONY PARK PICK-UP This is our main location and all orders will be prepared for you for pick up at this location, 10am-12pm, if you don’t choose another option below. You can order and pick up meat and seafood at this location.

VICKERY PICK-UP – Vickery Village Cherry Street Taproom pick up is between 1:00-1:30pm. If you would like to pick up at Vickery choose VICKERY PICK-UP item in the categories on the The Market page/tab. Customers choosing to pick up at Vickery should not order meat or seafood as we cannot transport meat and seafood due to Dept. of Ag regulations. Prefer payment online, will accept check or cc in person.

DELIVERY to Vickery/Polo Area – Please add this item to your order if you would like delivery to your home on Saturday between 1:30-3pm. Only prepaid orders will be accepted. Deliveries will be dropped off at your front door. If you are not going to be home, please leave a insulated bag or cooler for your order. The delivery person is not responsible for making sure your food is in the appropriate container once dropped off. Please plan for possible rain and make sure your order will be protected. The delivery person will travel with your orders in insulated bags with ice packs to protect it during travel. No Meat or Seafood will be able to be delivered.

Group Buys

Green Pastures – I’ll start taking orders for July on July 8th.
Butter – expect more butter on July 11th.
Cheese – We still have a good bit at the market. Cheese is available for order online.

Main Market Location and Pick Up
Building 106, Colony Park Dr. in the Basement of Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040. Pick up every Saturday between 10-12pm.
Google Map

To view the harvest today and tomorrow till 8pm, visit “The Market” page on our website, The Cumming Harvest

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!

Champaign, OH:  Last Call!


Hey, now!!

It was a busy night with the Mechanicsburg Market, and then I needed to be in town, for a bit, working on various tasks, at both my shop, and for Art Affair…

So, all that to say, this is your last call!!! I will close the market at 10:30!! Go, order, make the market happy!!

See you on the flip side!!

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

Russellville Community Market:  RCM Order Reminder


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

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  The Market is Open! Got RAW MILK?


The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.

We have raw milk back on the Market!



Dawson Farms in Watkinsville, GA will be making weekly drops of fresh, Jersey raw milk in gallons from their Farm. I talked to Mark Dawson and they take great pride in their cows and the milk they produce! It stays fresh two weeks or more and has lots of cream on top! It will be listed under Rancho Alegre Farms and I hear from Pilar that you will love the creamy taste!
Raw milk is extremely hard to find in our area so please give him your support so he can continue to keep us stocked in yummy raw milk!


Workshops for July

Sugar Shockers – How to Be Avoid Hidden Sugar Additives and Stay Healthy

Sugar Shockers Workshop
Are you conscious of your sugar consumption but not sure how where to start? Meet with Ashley who will show you how to read labels and ingredient lists, meet sugar guidelines and be aware of amounts of sugar in common foods, including so called “healthy” foods.

Tue. July 7, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: Free.

To attend please RSVP on facebook or meetup.com.


Chemical Free Cleaning with Essential Oils Workshop

Chemical Free Cleaning with Essential Oils Workshop
Meet with Cheryl of Gwinnett Locally Grown to learn about the benefits of chemical free cleaning with essential oils. She will show you how to create your own effective and all-natural cleaning products that kill germs without adding any harsh or toxic chemicals. Please bring your own 8 oz jar to take home your own laundry detergent.

Thur. July 16, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: Free.

To attend please RSVP on facebook or meetup.com.


Beekeeping for Beginners with Jay

Beekeeping for Beginners with Jay
This is a one hour condensed instructional class that will take you through a brief history of honey bees and into the A-Z basics of the keeping of bees.

Wed. July 22, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $10

To attend please RSVP on facebook or meetup.com.


Yummy Raw Snacks Workshop with Marilyn

Yummy Raw Snacks Workshop with Marilyn
The raw food diet: benefits including improved digestion, more energy and improved overall health. Join us for a class about what makes live food so yummy. Watch demos and taste a variety of delicious sweet and savory snacks.

Tue. July 28, 2015 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $10

To attend please RSVP on facebook or meetup.com.


Mozzarella Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew

Mozzarella Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew
This workshop is 60 minutes, includes a mozzarella cheese sampling once finished. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people.

Tue. Aug. 11, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $5

To purchase tickets visit OperationHomebrew.com.


Wine Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew

Wine Making Workshop with Operation Homebrew
This workshop is 60 minutes, includes a mozzarella cheese sampling once finished. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 people.

Wine making workshop, Session 1: Tue. Sep. 22, 2015
Wine making workshop, Session 2: Tue. Oct. 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for both sessions
Cost: $25

– Session 1 | Sanitizing steps, mixing the ingredients, tips/tricks
– Session 2 | Bottle, Cork, and label your wine, take it home

To purchase tickets visit OperationHomebrew.com.


In other news….

We are looking for someone who would like to manage the Gwinnett Locally Grown market! Cheryl took it over on a temporary basis when Debbie was sick and had to give it up. Cheryl is busy doing other interests on the Farm so we are looking for a foodie with a love of healthy food and people to manage Gwinnett Locally Grown. If you are interested or know someone who is, please email us at grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com!




What’s up with the Salmon?
Back in Time Farm will be supplying Alaskan Wild Caught salmon through his son, Running Wild Alaskan Seafood, LLC.
This deliciously fresh salmon is carefully selected directly from the fishermen’s nets from the cold Alaskan waters before it ever enters the ship’s hold. Only the best is chosen to become part of " Running Wild Alaskan Seafood’s" premium offerings. The fish is immediately bled and iced down before making the short boat ride to the processor located in Homer, Alaska. Here it is quickly processed and flash frozen (to ensure freshness) then packed into coolers for the overnight trip to Georgia. This is the freshest salmon available without going to Alaska to catch it yourself. Red Sockeye salmon is packed with flavor and nutrition.
We are within a week or so of having this salmon at our very own market!The packages will be 8 ounces and sell for $9.50 a pack.
I have emailed all those interested that emailed me and I will be making sure that when they place their orders, they have priority. But there will be enough for Market sales. This will be the first catch and then we are hoping for a second catch 3 weeks later, but that isn’t guaranteed yet.
So watch for the email to buy coming in about a week or two.

As Always….

Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.

Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!

If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!

Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.

CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!

Thanks for all your support!

Shop often and eat well!

Cheryl Gelatt
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com

Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm

Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.

ALFN Local Food Club:  Market Reminder


Remember to make your order in the ALFN market before it closes tomorrow at noon!

Also, please send me an email if you know of any individuals who may be interested in filling our Treasurer position this fall.

Order challenge: see if you can assemble a mixture of products from the market as an edible firework. From veggie sparklers to peach starbursts, I bet we could order up some fantastic colors on the plate that would mirror the night sky this 4th. Order those melons and get everything iced up…it’s time to party.

Cheers

Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager