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Local Farms First:  Log On Today And Place Your LOCAL Order!



Greetings Local Farms First food lovers!

Check out all of the LOCAL goodies!

Log on today and place your orders!! Support Local Farms First by looking at all of the summer seasonal goodies we have available on the market. Below is a list from A to Z of all of the local produce!

Arugula,Basil,Beef,Beets,Bok Choy,Cabbage,Carrots,Chickens, Chives,Cilantro,Collards,Cucumbers,Eggs,
Ellens Pickle Products,Crafts,Greens
Flowers,Garlic,Exotics,Gooseberries,
Honey ,Hot Peppers,Plants,Turnips,Juice,
Kale,Lamb,Lavender,Thyme,Mint,Jam,
Onions,Oregano,Plums,Pork,Radishes,Sage,Salad Mixes,Swiss Chard,Tomatoes and Zucchini

Thanks for supporting local family farms,
Amy Konash- Market Manager
LocalFarmsFirst.org – a 501c3 non-profit
970-641-7682
click here to start shopping on the website:
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville :  "Bits and Bites" August 16, 2014


For Chrome users or plain text users,
you will find this easier to read and be able to see pictures if you go to the Market and choose Weblog …it’s easier on the eyes!

Greetings Lilburn, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:

The weather has just been fabulous the past few days! I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the weekend with family and/or friends! I have lots of information to share, but first read the….

Important Reminders, Other Matters and Pertinent Information

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!

Azure Standard

Order Delivery for August is Tuesday, August 19th at 2:30pm

Order Deadline for next month (September) is Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm


Please share this information with friends and family to ensure that we will all have this great resource available to us!

Here’s the scoop:

Azure Standard Deadline for September
Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, September 16th at 2:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431
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


I want to check out Azure Standard.

A Few Volunteers Still Needed

If you are interested in helping out at the Markets, please contact Market Volunteer Coordinator, Chance Claar-Pressley. Thank you Chance! You can email Chance at chancita@gmail.com .

Heartfelt Gratitude

“Thank You” to Marie Wheeler and Kathy Barnes, who ran the Lilburn Market on Thursday. Although I was there, they have the procedures down pat! I hung out and got to visit which I really enjoy! Also thank you to Keb Barnes who made sure everything got packed up and loaded into my car and who returned Doug’s empty bins!


Both Marie and Kathy also helped with the packaging of Members’ meat orders and the setup of the Crossfit Market on Tuesday! Much appreciated, ladies!

I was lucky enough to be graced with the help of Sara Heath and Sarah Rockey this past week at Hamilton Mill Market! The ladies worked hard to get things carried in and Market set-up in record time! Sara Heath arrived early, just in time to accept delivery from My Daily Bread! Thanks for your help ladies!

Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is also helping us a Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees and Teas. Do try the French Roast if you like a full-bodied yummy morning coffee! All Saints is using this endeavor as a Fund Raiser, so please take a minute and check out the products. The Congregation and Pastor Stover have been wonderful friends to the Market and are very supportive of our efforts! Let’s return the favor!

If you have a couple of hours to spare between 10:00am and Noon on Tuesday, please consider volunteering at the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market. This is prep and setup for the Tuesday Market as well as packaging meat orders for all Markets. Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337.

Market Growth

Last week, I sent out a challenge to all Members to share information about the Market with 5 friends, neighbors, countrymen, family – whomever! Thank you to those who participated! Lilburn Market saw an 15% increase in sales last week and we added several new Members. I have to congratulate Susan Coker and thank her for her wonderful support. She invited someone who has become a Member and brought a friend to Market when she picked up her order! Layne Maganda also brought a friend to the Hamilton Mill Market and Liz Ingram copied me on an email about the Market she wrote to someone she had just met. Karen Ditmars is sharing with her folks at another Crossfit Location! (If I missed someone, please forgive and remind me this week!) Please know that your support of the Market is appreciated. You can copy the links below to add to your emails to friends this week! (subtle hint!)


crossfitozone.locallygrown.net
hamiltonmill.locallygrown.net
lilburn.locallygrown.net

and now for the news…

Ok, go take a break, get your favorite beverage and let’s get to “the rest of the story”. (No one asked me about Paul Harvey last week, so either you didn’t read the email OR you are older, OR you are ‘in the know’!


Farmer Updates



Lloyd Rojewski of Greenman’s Garden joined us at the Lilburn Market on Thursday. Lloyd is a veteran Herbalist of 20 years and adheres the the Weston A. Price nutritional guidelines. One of the staples of this healthful way of eating is fermented foods. Lloyd shared Fermented Kimchi, Cabbage, and Okra! Unless you are very new to the Market, you are aware of my rather extreme aversion to Okra. She Who Cooks has made some very enticing recipes with my ‘Veggie Nemesis’, to no avail. I have to admit, I was skeptical when Lloyd told me about the Fermented Okra; but since he was good enough to include it in the tasting, I actually tried it! As much as I hate to admit it, I liked it! Lloyd will be offering his Fermented Goodies very soon, so keep an eye out for further news. He will also be adding some Herbal products to the Market.


Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm is offering Red Cherry Tomatoes and Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes (these are sweet and really good), Okra (admittedly not a fav of mine, but many have said it is tender and delicious), Spaghetti Squash, ‘Flavorburst’ Bell Peppers, Chocolate Bell ‘Flavorburst Peppers,(these are an interesting veggie – (somehow it has a teeny-tiny hit of chocolate in the flavor), Butternut Squash and Oriental Eggplant.


Cedar Seeder I have sung the praises of the Micro (Veggie) Wraps! Have you tried the Bakery Bars. Some folks are becoming seriously addicted! If you haven’t tried them, order one today – great Breakfast or Snack! In addition to their Cedar, handmade planters, you can find their Microgreens for Pets combos for Cats and Dogs and for us humans: Arugula, Basil, Broccoli, Kale, Radish, Sunflower and Wheatgrass! Ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!

Doug of Doug’s Garden is offering: Whole Garlic, Malabar Spinach, Okra and a combo of Tomatoes and Herbs (with recipe) for making delicious spaghetti sauce. In addition, he has 3 different Produce Boxes to choose from: Basic Seasonal Box, Herb Lovers Box, Root Lovers Box and the new Tomato Lovers Box!


Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is offering: Eggplant both the “Little Finger” and “Violette de Florence”, ‘Italian Torpedo’ Onions, Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes and some really adorable ‘Gold Nugget’ Squash. Check out Miss Vicky’s suggests for cooking these adorable little squash! Sounds yummy! She also told me that these were created as a hybrid in the 60’s as a substitution for Sweet Potatoes! The texture is very similar; so go ahead and order if you are adventurous; recipes will be available at Market! (I got 2 last week and they are on the menu for tomorrow!)


Roger and Reggie Ramos of Grow With The Flow are offering: Arugula, ‘Provider’ Beans, ‘Ripbor’ Kale, Red Potatoes, ‘New Zealand’ Spinach and Tomatoes at the Lilburn Market only.


The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful, fresh Summer veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! 3 types of Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano,2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, French Green Beans, Bunching Onions, Heirloom Pole Beans, Purple Beans, Yellow Beans, several types of Kale, Mizuna, a plethora of sweet, hot, and ‘my-mouth-is-on-fire’ peppers, Squash, Tatsoi, Tomatoes plus a BULK BUY of Canning Tomatoes, Zucchini and a Veggie Box.


Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms. From Pork Tenderloin, (which is delicious marinated and grilled) to the many varieties of Sausage, Pork Chops and Longaniza (hot dogs), to any cut of Beef you want, Lynda has us covered! And Chicken too! Try Chicken Wings on the grill! (Note to Bone Broth Makers: Chicken Feet will be available in 2 weeks! Get your Necks and Backs this week while they are on sale; keep them in the freezer until you get your Chicken Feet – what a combo for great Chicken Bone Broth!)


David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms are at our Markets as well as most of the popular Traditional Farmers’ Markets around the area! Check out their offerings from their Bulk Ground Buff to Steaks and Roasts! Try a Brisket smoked! Delicious! Shalley makes a wonderful line of Natural Skin Care Products using the tallow from the Water Buffalo. Her Face Creams are luscious! This week I am going to try the Tallow Foot Butter which has Peppermint Essential Oil in it. Summer and sandals have roughened up these old feet, so I am looking forward to spoiling myself with this!


Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.


My Daily Bread Bruce and Dabrielle are offering lots of goodies! From Challah to Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please. Last week, I told you that we had come to the end of the Blackberry and Blueberry Harvest; and then they showed up on the Farmers’ Sale Table. I hope that you were able to stock some in your freezer for the months ahead! There is a remote chance that there will be Blueberries on the Table this week! I do have some good news – Raspberries! The second harvest started coming in last week. If the forecast-ed rain doesn’t do them in on Monday – we will have some on the Farmers’ Sale Table at Market on Tuesday! Wednesday and Thursday Markets are too far to predict at this point; however, I will put a note in your Market Day Reminder email if they will be available!


Please remember that in order for My Daily Bread to deliver from their wonderful Bakery and Farm located in Cleveland, GA, we must meet a minimum, so be sure and get your items ordered today!


Marie Wheeler of Bakery on Brooks is experimenting again, much to the delight of her husband and of course her other ‘favorite tester’ (that would be me!). Oh, my gosh, the mad baker aka The Gluten Free Guru has been at it again! Gluten Free Sandwich Bread is now on the Market! Soft, like the bread we all love to make sandwiches with and full of flavor! Mini’s and Full Size Loaves are now available! Gluten Free folks – rejoice!


Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! The Candles are made of pure beeswax and the Lady Bug is as cute as it can be! I love the rolled beeswax candles also. Patti makes some awesome Personal Care products as well!


Jay has managed to slip a couple of new products in his offerings that I have not tried yet; however, because I am SO intrigued and because I really, really like the flavor of Chipotle, I ordered the BBQ Honey last week and tomorrow’s menu includes wings smothered with this absolutely delicious Honey! Sounds just about perfect to me!


The Happy Cows belonging to Sam Jones of Cedar Rock Dairy continue to produce wonderful milk (for our pets)! The cream line on the jars these last couple of weeks has been impressive! Keep up the good work, ladies! Located in Butler, Georgia, Sam’s cows enjoy grazing on 1200 acres of this Certified Organic Farm and we are fortunate that he is willing to transport this fresh, creamy milk to us. Working together, we need to ensure that we meet a minimum order for each Market so it remains economically viable for deliveries to continue! Share the goodness of Cedar Rock Dairy milk with friends and family!


Remember, you need 3 sets of jars to keep things flowing smoothly. If you order an extra one week, you likely will be missing one the following week. The Market can no longer absorb the cost if you receive your milk in plastic and you will be charged the difference. Your jars need to be ‘sparkling clean’ and completely dry (jar and BOTH lids)!

Raw Milk Jar System
A1 vs A2 Milk


Rusty Repp of Little Tots Estate offers the sweetest goat milk I have had since I was a child, growing up in Ohio! (Did you know that Rusty is from Ohio? True!) The milk comes from Nigerian Dwarf Goats who are known to have the highest Butterfat of any milking goats! The milk from Little Tots also makes wonderful cheese! It is great for pets with stomach issues, also! To keep The Black Lab, healthy, he enjoys some everyday!


Lizzie’s Pantry provides some wonderful products from Montana Wheat! She also offers a Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Georgia Farmer.


Since I have not heard from Blue Moon Creamery, the Goat Cheese Artisan, I am unsure of his status at this point. As soon as I get information, I will pass it along. I am searching for another source for Goat Cheese. Any suggestions?


Kathy Barnes of So-Koi not only helps out at the Markets, she is also the wonderful lady that makes the great lanyards, aprons, pillowcases and tiny purse bags (for carrying your own sweeteners, salts, etc.) Check out her offerings that are all hand made with love!


Monique from Mo’s Tats and Stitches has some tatted earrings at every Market. These are lovely and so delicate looking, it is hard to believe that she can make these with her own two hands. Intricate designs and beautiful colors! Check out her offerings on the Market!

… this and that …



I continually thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on me in my life (which definitely includes the Market and all of the wonderful folks I have come to know). The next few months will bring significant changes to my life and I know that I am in His hands and He will guide my steps and continue to bless me. I humbly ask for your prayers as I negotiate through it all. I am here to serve you, the Members and the Farmers. If I seem a little ‘out of it’, (ok, more than usual), please be patient and know that I am doing the best I can.


The Black Lab, my ever faithful canine is busy being his lovable self and doing his best to stay out of trouble. For the most part, he has been successful; although there was another tomato that disappeared from the counter! Tomorrow is bath day! He is a Lab! He is a Lab that HATES water – except rain! He LOVES to be out in the rain. Perhaps I should re-think the bath tomorrow and plan on Monday out in the rain; that could work….couldn’t it? I’ll let you know~


I wish you all a happy day and a wonderful week!


Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…

Please know that we appreciate the support of All Saints Lutheran Church, Crossfit O-Zone Gym and the Hamilton Mill Community for the use of the great spaces for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.

Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!



Order now since you are just a click way!

Happy shopping!

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BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  It's Time to Order from Manchester Locally Grown Farmers' Market


Manchester Locally Grown online farmers’ market is now open for ordering. This week’s market news includes:

  • Frontier Family Farm has listed some new vegetables on the market! You will find salad/slicing Cucumbers,“Carmen” sweet green peppers, and “Better Boy” table tomatoes. All are raised hydroponically and organically (uncertified).

  • El Man’s Seeds will be on vacation for a short time. We will let you know when he returns.

  • There are plenty of other summer vegetables available on the market. Your family can eat very healthy meals in summer, all from local trusted sources!

  • PLEASE do not write out your checks ahead of your market pickup. Growers can sometimes remove items at the last minute, affecting your invoice. Please wait until your total is established at market.

  • We continue to hear from customers who are sure they have placed their orders only to find nothing waiting for them at market. REMEMBER — If you do not receive an order confirmation within 5 minutes, your order has NOT been placed in the system. Try logging back in and see if there is anything in your cart. If so, press the Place Your Order button; then you should receive an e-mail to confirm the order. E-MAIL tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com OR CALL US at (931) 273-9708 if the problem persists so you will not be disappointed on market day.

  • Take a look at our offerings and support your friends and neighbors who produce these quality items on their own farms. Remember: ordering will close on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

(L to R) Lotion bar from Solace Farm, “Tenderette” beans from White City Produce & Greenhouses, Coral Bells dark red/purple with pink splashes from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, “Carmen” sweet green peppers & salad/slicing cucumbers from Frontier Family Farms.


We’ll see you for pickup of your order on Thursday between 3:00 and 4:30 at Square Books, 113 E Main, Manchester. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator for you till Friday morning, if that’s more convenient for you. Just call (931) 273-9708 if you prefer to utilize this free service. Square Books will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thanks so much for your support of Manchester Locally Grown Market, all of our growers, local food, and our right to eat it. Don’t forget to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know.

~ Linda

Here is the complete list for this week.

How to contact us:

On Facebook
By e-mail
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.

Siloam Springs, AR:  Online Market is Open!


Pre-order your meats, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, and all natural cleaning and personal products through the online market!

Market Management is currently visiting with some of our farmers to see who will be growing produce for the winter market. We are hoping to have kale, chard, arugula, spinach, sweet potatoes, potatoes, winter squash, onions, and herbs.

R Family Farm and J. D. Hudson Farm will be participating in the online market this winter. We will be visiting with our other vendors to confirm their continued sales through the online market.

Today we issued the final portion of our match money through the Double Dollar program. Thank you to all who have taken part in this program. We request that all Double Dollars be used at market no later than October 25, 2014, which is the last day of the physical market in the park.

Have a great weekend!

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Time to Order Local Food!





It’s time to order from the Cumberland Farmers’ Market
click here to go directly to the marketpage

To Contact Us

Cumberland ’s Market
cumberlandfm@gmail.com
931-592-3399 (no voice mail)

Recipes

Market News


CALLING ALL CUSTOMERS!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your patience during last week’s market. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances beyond their control prevent our growers from arriving on time. Fortunately, everything turned out OK, and we truly appreciate your willingness to work with us.

Also, thanks for the incredible outpouring of BAGS for our customers!
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WHITE CITY PRODUCE & GREENHOUSES ANNOUNCES
Fall CSAs are still available, but the deadline is coming soon! The last day to order your shares is Monday, August 25. Don’t delay!
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Don’t forget…

PLEASE do not write out your checks ahead of your market pickup. Growers can sometimes remove items at the last minute, and this will affect your invoice. So, kindly wait until your total is established at market. Thanks so much.

We continue to hear from customers who are sure they have placed their orders only to find nothing waiting for them at market. REMEMBER—If you do not receive an order confirmation within 5 minutes, your order has NOT been placed in the system. E-MAIL OR CALL US to get the problem solved so you will not be disappointed on market day.

AND the market is still looking for delivery drivers for Monteagle and Sewanee. Since you’re at the market anyway, why not pick up an order for a friend or neighbor and get paid, too! You just need to be dependable and detail oriented. If interested, please call Linda at 931-592-8384.
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If you have any questions, please call (931.592.3399, no voice mail) or e-mail (cumberlandfm@gmail.com) us.

Kir Strobel & Linda Boynton
Market Co-Managers


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There is plenty more available so take your time and check out the whole list.

Click here to browse the whole list.

Coming Events

Keep up to date with the CFM by visiting our organization’s blog. or our Facebook Page .

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!

Naples,FL:  Market will close


Market closes soon please place your orders.

Statesboro Market2Go:  The Market is Open!


Good Morning!
The market is open!
Event coming up August 21 – Market fundraiser at South & Vine beginning at 5 pm. Proceeds of all sales will be donated to the market! If you attended last year, you know this was a great evening! So join us for dinner at South & Vine. And just so you know…South & Vine is a huge supporter and purchaser of local foods!
Enjoy shopping!
www.statesboromarket2go.locallygrown.net

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


The Spa City Co-op on-line market is open. Place your orders between now and 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Pick up your order at Emergent Arts , 341 Whittington Ave on Friday August 22nd between 3:30 and 5:30. Please come before 5:00 if at all possible.

Thank you for supporting our local farmers and our co-op!
See You Friday,

Karen Schuman
Market Co-Manager
nwlve1962@gmail.com
(501)276-3318

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


The Spa City Co-op on-line market is open. Place your orders between now and 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Pick up your order at Emergent Arts , 341 Whittington Ave on Friday August 22nd between 3:30 and 5:30. Please come before 5:00 if at all possible.

Thank you for supporting our local farmers and our co-op!
See You Friday,

Karen Schuman
Market Co-Manager
nwlve1962@gmail.com
(501)276-3318

Northeast Georgia Locally Grown:  Northeast Georgia Locallygrown Availability list for Aug. 15.


Good Evening Locavores,
Friday evening has rushed upon us again. Amy and I just got out of the garden, picking for Clayton’s Saturday tailgate market, Simplyhomegrown a Farmers Market. You can bet that most of your local farmers have also been working late prepping for a Saturday market.
Your internet market is now open for orders. Be sure to check Locallygrown again later this weekend for items you may have missed and late or new entries by your favorite farmers.
Have a great weekend and enjoy fresh local food.