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CLG: CLG Pickup TODAY 4-6pm. Bring glass jars, egg cartons please.
Good Morning,
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 Saint 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 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 Twitter: @conwaygrown
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market is OPEN for orders!
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 5pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 5 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a blessed weekend!
Nora
Champaign, OH: Stay Warm, Stay Spicy...
A new package of Swisher Hill Herbs comes to the market! Just in time for the chill in the air…
Swisher Hill Herbs adds an Herb Tea Sampler package to the Virtual market. This package contains a 1 oz. pkg., each of our 3 herb tea blends.
Crimson Berry This tea blend is great to warm you on cold winter morning or evenings. There is just a hint of red chili peppers and cayenne. a nice blend of rosehips for vitamin c, orange peel, add a touch of cloves for spice
Fruit Herb – A sweet blend of fruit with a touch of peppermint makes this a mild full of flavor herb tea.
Orange Spice
Purchased individually would be $9.00, sold as a 3 pkg. only $8.25. Save!
Champaign, OH: Better Than Sunshine?
Let your soul shine…
It’s better than sunshine…
It’s better than moonshine…
Damn sure better than rain…
Yeah now people don’t mind…
We all get this way sometimes…
Gotta let your soul shine, shine till the break of day…
(The Allman Brothers…Soulshine)
I am pretty sure that I used this song, before, but it seemed so fitting for all of today that I am using it in another form:)
You know those days when it feels so good that it’s like sunshine? But there is such a cool, hipness to it that it is more like moonshine? The combination of sunshine/moonshine becomes that old feeling of…soul shine..
I lived for a long amount of time down in South Florida. It was perfect for outdoor concerts, bands, and festivals. The Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead, The Black Crowes, The Outlaws…lots of amazing sounds coming out of where I used to live, back in the day.
Soul shine, the anthem of The Allman Brothers, and South Floride, to me, is a state of mind. That point when you are beyond happiness, and on your way to the next level. A level of excitement, pride, bursting with shine!!
That is what I felt like, today. As usual, we opened the market, we filled orders, and then we had visitors from Miami County. They wanted to hear all about our little local market of love. All about what we do, who we are, the vendor base, the customer base…
I found that I couldn’t stop talking about each and every person associated with this market!! I was so excited to pass the information, along, and to share our experiences, our growth, our amazing band that makes us who we are, that I thought my soul would burst open and shine!!
My love runs deep for the people, places, and things I am passionate about. This market is right up there on the love scale! I was so filled with pride as I talked about how we began, how we got to where we are now, and what I see us still reaching to achieve!!
Soul Shine…there is nothing like it. I feel like it is when the sun, the moon, the stars, and the planets all line up, give hugs, give huge high fives, and dance around at the happiness of it all!!
I open the market, tonight, with the soul shine feeling. Keep it shining, keep it bright, keep the love flowing…we have so much to be proud of, we are being noticed on so many levels, and we are a power house to the local community!
Go ahead…let it shine…it’s pretty amazing..
Thank you for letting me be the manager that helps to make you shine! I love you all!!!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Local Farms First: The Market is Open!
Greetings Local Farms First Food Lovers,
We have a returning grower join the market this week: Zephyros Farm and Garden in Paonia. They have some beautiful flower bouquets available, as well as handmade wreaths that are made to order. Check out their offerings for something to brighten up the grey fall days we’ve been having.
As November starts to sneak up on us, keep in mind that LFF will NOT deliver the week of Thanksgiving, but we will have weekly deliveries until then. Plan ahead and keep the market in mind when planning your Thanksgiving menu.
Enjoy!
Thanks for supporting local family farms,
Erin Griffin- Market Manager
LocalFarmsFirst.org – a 501c3 non-profit
click here to start shopping on the website:
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com
Republican Valley Produce: Greetings from RVP online Farmers Market
Hello,
I am resending this blog post as it seems that it may have been blocked due to my yahoo.com email address. I have changed it to a gmail address and I hope it works.
We will be doing our online market this fall/winter again. We hope you are still interested in allowing us to be your source of local produce this fall and winter.
We have over 5,600 square feet of growing space which is larger than an NBA basketball court! After this weekend, everything will be planted and transplanted.
We are planning on doing a weekly market until the the January.
There will be a few changes. We only are going to be making deliveries to Clay Center and the immediate area surrounding. I will also deliver to Wakefield, since I go there every day for school. We are still planning on going to Manhattan Winter market, so you can still pick up our produce there. We will also allow you to order online and pick up there, but only those days we are at market.
Please send me an email if you are still planning on participating in the market and share with others who are interested.
Send your emails to jaysjellies@gmail.com or jaysjellies@yahoo.com or jaysleichter@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market News & Community Volunteer Project
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
How to contact us:
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Market News
Our first Vendor of the Day Event was a success! Thank you again Juanice from JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting for stopping by and sharing your great coffees with us! You can find all the coffees you tried at the tasting on the market except the Holiday Blend. The Holiday Blend will be available on the market sometime in November.
New Items:
A&A Fig Honey Balsamic Vinegar Jam -
This Fig-Honey Balsamic Jam is a fantastic balanced blend of sweet and savory! The jam gets its amazing flavor from figs, balsamic vinegar, honey and a drizzle of cracked black pepper. All NATURAL: no artificial flavors or colors, no pectin and no preservatives! It’s a fabulous pairing for a goat cheese, brie, camembert or any cheese, serve with crackers as a quick aperitivo. Spread your Balsamic Jam onto a piece of toast, in any cheese or cured meat panini, over desserts or eat it by the spoonful! ENJOY IT!!
A&A Orange Rosemary Balsamic Jam
Oranges, Rosemary and White Balsamic are blended together to create this one of a kind, wonderfully sweet and tangy jam. All NATURAL: no artificial flavors or colors, no pectin and no preservatives! It’s a fabulous pairing for any cheese. Marinate or/and glaze your chicken or pork and grill or bake.
Water Buffalo – Flank Steak – Medium
For something a little different than beef, try water buffalo. Our 100% grass fed steaks are full of flavor, and while leaner than beef, are still marbled. Our buffalo live a specie-appropriate lifestyle and are humanely harvested. They are raised with love and respect, not hormones, antibiotics, or pesticides. Water buffalo meat is known for being a heart healthy red meat, nutrient dense and high in CLA (a good fat that helps our bodies to burn fat and fight cancer) and vitamins such as A, D3, and B. Keep in mind that this is not beef. The bite is slightly firmer, and the taste is sweet and flavorful without being gamey. It is very easy to overcook this meat. If you often cook grass fed beef or venison, chances are you’ll be just fine cooking buffalo. Searing or grilling are good cooking methods for our steaks, just be sure to take them off the heat one temperature sooner than desired and allow it to rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes (i.e., for med-rare, remove from heat at rare).
Volunteers Needed for a Community Event this Saturday!
Level Creek Elementary PTA is sponsoring a service project through Gwinnett Great Days of Service this Saturday, October 25th from 9am to 1pm. We will be planting 2 shade trees and constructing several raised garden beds as the initial phase of an outdoor classroom. Hopefully next Spring the students will be growing their own vegetables!
Our volunteer sign up has not come through as we expected and we are in need of more help! If any of you would have some time to volunteer or if you have high school or middle school children who need service hours for Student Council or Beta Club. This would be a great project for you to work on together and something they can take pride in our community!
Please email Nora by replying to this email or JoEllyn Robinson mattandje@gmail.com if you are interested or think you could give a few hours this Saturday to beautify Level Creek Elementary’s campus!
Thank you for your consideration in helping with this valuable community project!
Pick Up Time Change Update
Both my kids teams made it to the playoffs so depending on what happens this Saturday afternoon I might change the pick up time as early as this week. I will send out a notice to everyone as soon as I know for sure.
Assume for right now that it will be 5pm next week until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding!
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.
Saltworks – Unrefined Sea Salts – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14
Wilderness Family Naturals – Organic Coconut Oils/Pantry Items – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14
Grass Fed Cheeses – TBD December
Raw Mixed Nuts – Bulk – TBD December
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!
Jonesborough Locally Grown: Last Saturday...and opening day at Boone Street Market
Sunny and 68 degrees, what a perfect day for our last market on the street. We would like to thank everyone for their tremendous support this season, we’ve had a very successful market and have you to thank for it.
The farmers are still producing a wide variety of vegetables so bring a bag and support their continued efforts to provide you with fresh, locally grown produce.
Music will be provided by the Sanders Sisters. A big thank you to all the musicians and Roy Andrea. Every Saturday music rings out, people dance in the street and our little market rocks!
And though we will have to wait til Spring (188 days) to see the Saturday Market again, Boone Street Market is ready to open!
You are invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct 29 at 11am, and to our grand opening Saturday Nov 1st, with music, samples, and special member discounts! Details about opening activities here: Opening Week Invite.
See you on the street,
Deb
Gwinnett Locally Grown: The Market is open for ordering!
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.
MARKET NEWS
Highlighted Grower of the Week!
Natural Elements Organic Soaps are 100% natural, organic and have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties to speed up the healing processes. N.E.O.S. can be used in the morning and evening on face and body to wash away daily pollution as well as helping with skin disorders.
All of the products are formulated with a Chamomile, Rosemary, Spearmint, Green-tea and 13 of the finest Carrier Oils. We use Almond oil, Jojoba oil, Grape Seed oil, Flax seed oil, Hemp oil, Shea oil, Walnut oil, Wheat Germ oil, Soy Bean oil, Coconut oil, Apricot Seed, Sunflower, Olive oil, and Avocado seed oil. Each product contains your Omega 3,6,9, A, D, and K giving your body all the essentials it needs. The intensely moisturizing formula is what makes it so good at battling dry skin disorders such as Eczema, Psoriasis, infatigo, lesions, boils, acne, or shingles. The healing properties help reduce your calcium deposits, blemishes, and uneven skin tones.
Each week, I want to remind you who our Grower’s are and why they are so special!
We also have Wilderness Family Naturals Coconut Sugar and Flour in the Market for sale! When you come to pick up your order, check them out! I will try to get them online this week but be sure to check them out in the Country Store!
Remember we have Kombucha available! If you are not familiar with it, Kombucha is a naturally fermented tea with natural probiotics! It has been around for centuries originating in Asia. It is said to have healing properties and because it is naturally fermented, is a great support for the digestive system. When your here, ask me for a sample! I’d love your feedback!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your imput!
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!
My best to all -
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. If you are interested in Goat’s Milk, contact Nic The Goat Guy at 404-542-0981. We generally have some goat’s milk available during market hours, whether you have placed a market order or not. Please contact him first though to confirm. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Local Farms First: Order Pick-Up Reminder
Greetings Local Farms First Food Lovers,
The sun was out and the meadowlarks were singing in the North Fork Valley today! Don’t forget to pick up your order today between 4-6 PM
Crested Butte: The CB Pick-Up Location is The Daily Dose juice bar right next to Clark’s Grocery Store
Gunnison: The Local Market on 111 N. Main St.
Thanks for supporting local family farms,
Erin Griffin – Market Manager
LocalFarmsFirst.org – a 501c3 non-profit
970-641-7682
click here to start shopping on the website:
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com