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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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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!
If you’re starting a garden this year, be sure to check out the live plants section for strawberries, broccoli, and more!
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
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Vegetable plants and pork
Fountain Springs farm had listed more pork products and Double Tree farm has listed cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and brussel sprout plant starts for your garden!
CLG: Tuesday Reminder - Market Closes Tonight at 10pm.
Hello Friends,
There’s still time to place your order for pickup on Friday, March 27th. The market closes TONIGHT around 10pm.
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
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Manchester Locally Grown market - Just a Short Time Left to Order!
Manchester Locally Grown Farmers’ Market
How to contact us:
Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Good morning!
Don’t forget to place your order on Manchester Locally Grown market by this evening at 10 p.m. for delivery fresh from local farms on Thursday.
Remember that we are a year-round market, not subject to seasonal closings like the local farm stands. You will find special items here – honey, jellies & jams, herbal & handmade products, plants for home & garden, and more – as well as spring vegetables, eggs, and baked goods. And gift certificates are available in any denomination. Give the gift of great local products!
Pickup of your order will be at Square Books, 113 E. Main St, Manchester, from 3:00-4:30 on Thursday. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday morning, if that’s more convenient for you. Square Books will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Just make a note on your order, or text or call (931) 273-9708 if you prefer to utilize this free service.
Thanks for your orders last week! Please encourage your local friends and family to shop at our year-round market and support local farmers!
Blessings,
Linda
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest - Spring Means Lettuce and Flowers!
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net
Recipes
Market News
Hello!
We hope you enjoyed this beautiful day!
There are still some nice items available on the Market – lettuces, purple sweet potatoes which are just delicious, carrots, beets, and mache, which is a lovely salad green that you should try if you haven’t yet. The ranunculus flowers are just beautiful this week, and are a special treat for you or a friend.
If you haven’t done so, please take a look at our Market. You have until Tuesday evening to place your order!
As always, thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you Wednesday, March 25th!
John and Tallahassee
Coming Events
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!
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Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: There is still time to order...
Market Closes at 8:00pm Monday!
Thank you to those who have already placed orders!
Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to provide you with what you want from the local Farmers/Growers and Producers; but, please understand that Buying Local means supporting those who are committed to providing ‘Local’! Please continue to share the Market with friends and family!
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
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Thank you for your support!
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Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville : Countdown to Market Close....
Crossfit O-Zone Market Members:
Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to provide you with what you want from the local Farmers/Growers and Producers; but, please understand that Buying Local means supporting those who are committed to providing ‘Local’!
ALFN Local Food Club: Chag Pesach Sameach!
Whether you’re eager for Easter or planning the perfect Passover, now is the time to start gathering ingredients for your spring feast. The Market, as always, is brimming with gorgeous local ingredients ready to take center stage on your dinner table and add those little touches that make a great meal truly shine.
If you’re looking for seder staples, look no further. We have your maror and chazeret, karpas, zeroah, and beitzah, even pecans and cinnamon for your charoset.
For those of you whose feast is April 5th, we’ve got you covered as well. You can’t go wrong with a classic leg of lamb, and don’t forget to stock up on eggs, eggs, and more eggs. You can dye ’em, hide ’em, hunt ’em, and even devil ’em. So make sure you have plenty to go around.
While it’s always fun to plan the menu, don’t neglect the decor. Nothing brightens a room like fresh cut flowers, and no flower is more indicative of spring than the humble yet lovely tulip. Lucky for us, nature has decreed that the first tulips will be ready to adorn your table by the end of the week. Order now, and all this could be yours:
-Rebecca Wild
Program Manager
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Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: News: Market Closed for Spring Break and Upcoming Events
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
Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op
Market Closed April 7th (PLEASE READ)
Due to Spring Break the market will be closed on April 7th. Please consider doubling THIS WEEK since we will not have pick up the following week.
Raw Jersey Cow Milk from Cedar Rock Dairy
Closing the market is tough on the cows because they have to be milked regardless so Sam from Cedar Rock Dairy (Raw Jersey Cow Milk) will have a milk pick up on Tuesday, April 7th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at the back of the warehouse in the loading area. Sam promised me his delivery guy Benny will be on time and he will riding with him to make sure.
You will have to pre-order milk from Cedar Rock Dairy this weekend if you want it on 4/7. You will see additional listings for milk on the market site this weekend. It will be marked (PRE-ORDER) and this is a pre-paid preorder so payment is expected by Tuesday 3/31. This will be for both milk in glass and plastic. We will not take last minute orders so please plan accordingly.
Sam will also be accepting jars returns that day as well. I will give Sam all the jars that were returned the week prior. Please do not bring jars to my house.
Thank you again Sam for offering to do this!
Produce Boxes – Because the warehouse will be closed on April 7th we can’t have boxes delivered and we are looking for an alternative location.
I don’t feel comfortable with boxes left outside the warehouse unattended either.
Unfortunately, no one volunteered their garage or covered area for April 7th and we don’t have another pick up location. Nature’s Garden will offer home delivery that week and they will send you a separate email.
Market News
Message from Great Harvest Bread Company:
We hope everyone enjoyed their FREE loaf of Honey Whole Wheat this week! If you liked it please consider ordering on the market website.
Great Harvest is a “from-scratch”, whole grain bakery. Our products are so “from-scratch” that we even grind our own wheat. We buy the highest quality Non GMO Montana wheat, grind it into flour using a real stone mill, then bake with it within 24 hours. That fresh ground, whole grain flour has more nutritional value and great taste than you’ll find in any other bread in a grocery store.
We use no preservatives and nothing artificial. Our premiere bread, Honey Whole Wheat, contains just five ingredients; stone ground Montana wheat, light amber honey from local hives in south Georgia, salt, yeast and filtered water.
We need at least a total of 20 loaves of any of our breads ordered on a weekly basis for us to deliver to the market location in Buford.
Thank you for supporting your local bakeries and businesses.
Erika and Ray Boland
New Items this week:
Jerusalem Artichokes – B&B
Gluten Free Breads – Great Harvest Bread Company
Skin Care – Buffalo Gal Grassfed Beauty
Sweet Pea Garden:
Sweet Pea Garden has not left the market. Mel will be back either this week or the week after Spring Break.
Feedback Survey
Wow! We had a great response rate and I really appreciate your honest feedback. I’m still compiling the results and if you haven’t already responded to the survey you still can. I will close out the survey this Sunday. After I compile the data I will let you know about upcoming changes we will make to the market. You will definitely see some new products coming soon based on the survey.
Group Buy:
Butter & FCLO group buy order will be available for pick up this Tuesday. If you can’t pick up this week we will keep it for you until you can. Group buy items will NOT be donated.
HELP! We need Volunteers!!
We need volunteers next TUESDAY!
THANK YOU Kelly, Pam, Chuck, Brenda, and Angelynn for helping on Tuesday! You guys are truly a blessing! We couldn’t have a co-op without volunteers and we appreciate you all so much!
If you are interested in volunteering, I have created a volunteer sign up on Signup Genius. I am asking for volunteers to sign up for 1 hour shifts from 2p to 6:45 pm. 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. Here is the link to the sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA623A7FA7-volunteer
The link is also posted on the About page on our website.
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.
Grass Fed Cheese – 4/10 – 4/12 (Sorry this keeps changing. There are a few items currently out of stock and we want to make sure it’s available before you order)
Vital Choice (Wild Caught Seafood Only) – 4/10 – 4/12
Unrefined Maple Syrup – Grade B- 4/17/15 – 4/19/15
Sorghum Syrup – TBD Spring 2015
Upcoming Local Events
Grow Your Own-The 4th Annual Real Local Food Festival
Dabrielle from My Daily Bread and Maryanne from Heirloom Living Market will be at this event!
The local food movement continues to grow in popularity as people become more health conscious and more attuned to where their food is originating. If you have a desire to grow your own food or lessen your impact on the environment by purchasing locally grown produce, ground flour, and eggs, the Environmental and Heritage Center (EHC) invites you to its fourth annual “Grow Your Own – The Real Local Food” festival on Sunday, March 29, 2015, from 1 pm until 5 pm.
The festival will include speaker sessions, guided plant hikes, and demonstrations conducted by local farmers and community gardeners. (Tentative Schedule)
1:30pm-2pm The Gwinnett County Extension will provide tips for new gardeners on how to prepare a garden for the growing season and what soil to use.
2pm-3pm Anne-Marie Bilella with Bella Vista Farm will take visitors outside on a wild edible and medicinal plant hike around the EHC forest and will share information on how to grow these useful plants at home.
3pm-4pm Pilar Quintero from Rancho Alegre, a Dacula based farm, will share the story of her agricultural enterprise, which includes a small dairy operation, chickens, hogs and sheep.
4pm-4:30pm Victor Gann of Blacksmith Farms in Lawrenceville will give a presentation on the financial and health benefits of growing your own food.
Ned Jung of J&J Culinary Sensations will prepare delicious food for sale using organic, locally grown products.
Our Daily Bread will give on-site demonstrations of grinding grain into flour and will have its flour, breads and fresh preserves for sale.
Other festival participants include beekeepers (Dances with Bees; Gwinnett County Beekeepers), Heirloom Living Market, and Golden Farms. Honey, beeswax products, vegetables, herbs, breads, eggs and other products will also be available for purchase.
The festival includes activities for the “wee” gardeners. Golden Farms will bring live chickens, including baby chicks, to the campus for visitors to enjoy. Chicken and bee crafts, seed planting, face painting and worm composting discoveries will excite children to dig in the dirt as temperatures get warmer. The EHC will also offer special children’s gardening classes from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for ages 5 to 12
Know where your food comes from and support your community and the Earth at the same time. Program fees for the event are $5 for ages 13 and older, $3 for ages 3 to 12 and free for children two and younger and EHC members. For more information and the schedule of speaker sessions and events, visit www.gwinnettEHC.org.
Forsyth County Master Gardener Plant Sale – April 10-11
Annuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs & Vegetables
Mel from Sweet Pea Garden will be at this event! Stop by and say hi!
The annual Forsyth County Master Gardener Plant Sale offers a wide variety of southern plants, unique garden accents and more.
Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any questions or offer expert advice on planting, growing & caring for your plants.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
8:00am-5:00pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
8:00am – 4:00pm
LOCATION:
The Barn @ Cumming Fairgrounds
235 Castleberry Road
Cumming, GA 30040
RAIN OR SHINE!
Covered Venue -inside heated barn on fairgrounds
[Free + Online] Food As Medicine Summit
From the nutrient depleted soils of mono-cropped farms, to the overly processed and packaged foods that fill our supermarkets, to the body ailments that are more common today than even before; we must face the fact that our food system is broken. However, rather than dwelling on what’s not working, many of us are asking how we can upgrade the choices we’re making in our daily lives to improve our personal health and the health of the planet…
Join this first time online gathering of world renowned experts, best selling authors, and beloved teachers as they share their journeys and wisdom around using Food As Medicine. Gain valuable insight and inspiration for getting maximum medicinal value from everyday ingredients, boosting the nutritive properties of your food through traditional techniques, foraging for wild edibles and medicinal plants, boosting your immunity and digestion, and supporting a sustainable food system — all while creating a deeper connection with yourself, your diet…and the earth, itself.
Food As Medicine Summit is an opportunity to learn how to:
- Create a nourished kitchen using new & traditional foods & recipes
- Make herbal concoctions for digestion, anxiety, immunity & more
- Boost the nutritive properties of your food with fermentation
- Figure out what foods work best for your own body
- Understand modern homesteading principles
- Forage for wild mushrooms & other edibles
- Wild-craft medicine from local plants
- Ferment just about anything
Register at http://ashevillage.org/food-as-medicine-summit/
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!
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: Market Tidbits - Please Read
Market Closes at 8:00pm today!
Thank you to those who have already placed orders!
Sunday, March 29th, Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is hosting their annual Grow Your Own Annual Real Local Food Festival! This is a really fun event with local vendors selling local wares, informative presentations by locals Farmers, demonstrations and plenty of activities that are both fun and educational for the children. Click on the link below for more information about the Festival and Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center!
We will be there with some products from our wonderful Farmers as well as information about our locally grown Markets! The Festival runs from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. While you are there, be sure and look for us – stop in and say hell-o!
Offerings you may want to check out…
Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm has outstanding grass-fed Meats! On Special this week are: Boston Butt and Bone-In Pork Shoulder Roast ! Pre-Orders are also listed on the Market this week for Fresh Lamb products as well as Pork Sausage products! Be sure and get your order in as these are items that are snatched up quickly. Lamb offerings will be delivered FRESH – this is just in time for Easter! Items that are Pre-Ordered will be delivered April 2nd!
Turkeys are also available for Pre-Order and average about 15#‘s.
Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great winter veggies! Several weeks ago they added Hibiscus Flowers, (great for drying and making Hibiscus Tea), Fennel, Kohlrabi and ’Cheddar’ Cauliflower. Burnell Farms also offers: Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, several Lettuce varieties and Spinach.
Don’t forget to check out all of the Organic Baked Good from Dabrielle of My Daily Bread. Jams and Jellies and Sourdough Breads are on Special this week! Be sure and get your order in before close of Market!
Vicky of Fry Farm is back! This week they are offering Rutabagas and Red Spinach. So glad that Vicky, Steve and Matt are back and I look forward to them adding additional offerings as Mother Nature continues toward Spring!
I have spoken with Doug of Doug’s Garden who is busy, busy, busy training new helpers and getting seedlings planted! Doug has told me that this year he is going to be offering a “flat” of lettuce, living! This will enable you to pick your lettuce before your meal! What a cool concept! He is still working out the logistics. Pictures and more details coming soon!
Check your Grocery List and get your orders in before 8:00pm this evening for delivery on Thursday!
Burnell Farms
Fry Farm
The Veggie Patch
Milk
Cedar Rock Dairy (Cow)
Little Tots Estate (Goat)
Eggs
Rocky Acres
Golden Farms
Little Tots Estate (Organic, Soy Free, pastured chickens) on Farmers’ Sale Table only
Bakery
Bakery on Brooks (Gluten Free/Organic)
My Daily Bread (Organic)
Grass Fed Meats
Carrell Farms
Heritage Farm
Microgreens
Cedar Seeder
Natural Products
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Low Low Knows Bones
So-Koi
Handmade Items
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Peacefield Farm
So-Koi
Flours/Grains/Salt
My Daily Bread
So-Koi
Markets close at 8:00pm Monday. Please remember that minimums must be met for each Market to ensure delivery by our Farmers! Be sure and get your order in and thank you for supporting our LOCAL Farmers!
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30pm – 5:30pm (later by appt only!)
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
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Pickup Day and Time: Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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Azure Standard
Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday March 24th 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Monday, March 30th at 11:45am
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Drop #: 796431 Route: Q5
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337
This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!
Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville
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