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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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Conway, AR: Two Farmers and One Food Advocate Receive SSAWG Scholarships
The market closes tonight at 10PM. This will be the last market of 2011. We will resume the market the second week of January. And there will be no La Lucha pick-up this week. To place an order, visit Conway.locallygrown.net/market Please make sure to hit the checkout button. You will receive a conformation email once you place your order.
Two farmers and one food advocate receive SSAWG Scholarships
Tara Staintion of Rattles Garden: There are so many courses the conference is offering this year that I think I could benefit from. It is simply not in my farm budget to be able to attend all four days of the conference. I think these scholarships are a great way to re-invest into the future of CLG by investing in and educating it’s farmers.
Eddie Stuckey of Kellogg Valley Farm: I would like to attend the conference because in my mission of becoming the best possible farmer I am always looking for newer & better ways to accomplish what I have set out to do.
Sandra Leyva of La Lucha Space: I am a local food activists and part of the board of a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to promoting local food in particular and local production and consumption in general. I think attending this conference will help me network with other organizations and leaders in the food revolution movement. I am interested in learning about urban farming and sustainable public policy.
Call for applications for the CLG Community Fund
Please spread the word and/or consider applying. We are accepting applications for our third round of CLG Community Fund cash infusions. This time around we will be funding two $1000 projects!
Applications are due by December 31st . Click here to fill out an application CLG members will have January 2nd thru January 14th to vote on proposed projects and we will announce the winners on January 15th.
Who can apply: Projects fit into two categories: (for-profit) market vendors and (non-profit) community efforts. For community projects, we are specifically interested in ones that connect in some way to the work and/or values of our market.
Happy Shopping!
United States Virgin Islands: Dry Ground
Good Morning VI Locally Grown Members!
It Looks like Mother Nature has spared us from her rain long enough for the ground to dry. The puddles are disappearing around the farm. It looks like we can get our machines out on the land and really start seeding the not so far future meals for you and your family. Lets just hope the rain doesn’t stay away for to long!
We have some great products still available on the market before it closes today at 7 pm.
Last week RAS Sonrise and Duaghter Farm Stand as well as, Bijou Farm brought a wonderful display of veggies and processed goods. For example hand made wines, candles, jellies, jams, hot sauces etc.
So come on down even if you didn’t catch the Market times, you can still get some goods during the pick up at Polly’s between 3:30 and 5:30 on Wednesday.
See you at Polly’s
PS thank you all for the wonderful support these past couple of weeks during the hardship of Ellen’s passing. A big thank you from the all at the farm!
Giving thanks.
Patrick Boulger
ASN Little Rock Local Food Club Midweek: Weblog Entry
Reminder: Only a few more hours to order for pick-up before Christmas!
Get your order in quick before the market closes at 5:30 today, and we’ll have your items bagged and ready to go this Wednesday the 21st, between 4:30pm and 6:00pm.
Running low on organic cinnamon and cloves for your signature spice cake? How about a peach poundcake or banana nut bread if you’re running short on time altogether? With a selection of soaps, lotions, and candles, jams, salsa and bbq sauce, you can fill a gift basket for anyone on your list without ever setting foot in a store. And of course, we have all the veggies, fresh herbs and roast beast you need for a fantastic holiday feast.
Log on to http://www.lrmidweek.locallygrown.net now to take the stress out of your last minute holiday preparations! We’ll see you Wednesday…
ASN Little Rock Local Food Club Midweek: Reminder - Market closes this evening
www.lrmidweek.locallygrown.net will close this evening at 5:30pm.
See you Wednesday!
CAFE: Holiday party
Just an update about the holiday party. It is Tuesday from 3:30-7 pm at The Arts Center. Come, pick up your order, and enjoy the festivities. Please bring your family as well.
Refreshments will be served (you are welcome to bring something as well). In order to put less trash in the landfill, we ask that you bring your own cup, etc. Of course, some will be on hand just in case you forget.
A variety of door prizes will be given away (we are still accepting donations).
Live music will be played for your listening enjoyment.
Lance, all the growers, and I want to thank you for your continued support in our inaugural year!
StPete.LocallyGrown.Net: Market Now OPEN - December 19, 2011
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM STPETE.LOCALLYGROWN.NET
Market opens weekly on Monday 5 PM & closes Wednesday 9 PM
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Message from Market Manager
HOLIDAY BAZAAR & COMMUNITY POTLUCK: Enjoy our Holiday Party photos, just in case you missed them.
SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES RESUMES AFTER THE HOLIDAYS on Jan. 8th, 2012 with Jane Maxwell who grows worms about 150 miles north of St.Petersburg. This presentation will provide information on the value of earthworm castings and how to use them in your garden. Jane will also provide some information on how to have your own earthworms producing vermicompost. Her worm castings are a big hit with our customers and their gardens because they can be used so easily in everything from large garden productions to small containers on condo patios. Let’s make those 150 miles worth the drive for Jane. Please come and welcome her to our Garden Lecture Series. Product will be available for sale during her visit. Market Manager encourages all attendees to either make a purchase or to donate what they can to help defray Jane’s fuel travel costs for this lecture.
HOLIDAY GIFT ITEMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
Visit “Collections, Gifts, Kits & Treats” and “Bath & Beauty” Categories for great locally produced gifts for yourself, friends and family. All Categories are listed on the left hand side of The Market webpage directly under your Shopping Cart area. Don’t forget that a Market Gift Certificate (with personalized gift envelope) is available for whatever multiple of $5 that you set and can be used towards ALL PRODUCTS listed on the Market.
Grower News
- Nathan’s Natural Veggies now has locally grown luffa (aka loufah)…beets, more gailan and Osaka purple mustards.
- Vic & Judy’s Homegrown has the first of the Purple Cherokee Tomatoes posted.
- Maximo Seafood Shack’s following for Smoked Mullet continues to grow.
- Brenon’s Homegrown has Genovese basil and Okinawa spinach.
- Farm to Fork Organics continues to please with a great variety of hummus’ and spreads. You’ll want to try Jessica’s Smoky Squash Hummus!
- Welcome back to Velouria Farms bringing some green beans, kohlrabi and tomatoes this week.
- Tina’s Homemade is offering white and whole wheat breads and a variety of gnocchis this week.
- Junae’s Skin Care introduces a pain relief formula in two applications: Arnica Massage Lotion and “Ache-B-Gone” ARNICA Lotion. Either one is going to be a special experience as are all of Judy’s products.
- Crea of Peaceful Plate has just posted a wide variety of new juices, a new tea blend, her famous kale chews, and a RAW soup. She is just back from her project crafting an incredible consigned piece in Gulfport for the past several weeks. A mosaic art installation of mixed media, wood, porcelain, tile, glass, stone, and shell. Go Crea! If you missed this on our Facebook group then just take a look at the finished piece.
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!
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Holiday Granola!
I forgot to mention I’ve added a new granola this week- Cranberry Walnut. The nutty walnuts taste wonderful with the sweet/tart flavor of the cranberries. Thank you!
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Weblog Entry
Local Real Food
It’s time to order local food from Tullahoma Locally Grown.
To Contact Us
Tullahoma Locally Grown
tullahoma@locallygrown.net
615-653-3347
Risa Brown
Recipes
Braised Mixed Greens
From Ann Brown (Farmer Brown)
Ingredients
4 lbs fresh ham hock
3 quarts water
3 quarts chicken broth
1/4 cup sugar
5 each garlic cloves (peeled and smashed)
4 each bay leaves
1 lb collard greens (washed and cut)
1 lb mustard greens (washed and cut)
1 lb turnip greens (washed and cut)
1 lb Swiss chard (washed and cut)
2 each chilies (dried)
Step by Step Instructions
In a dutch oven, combine ham hock, water, broth, sugar, garlic, bay leaves and chilies. Bring to a boil, Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
Add greens, stirring to combine. Bring mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until greens reach desired tenderness, approximately 45 minutes.
Season as desired and serve.
Market News
Hi All!
Well, Christmas is here and it always seems to be such a stressful time of the year with all the gift buying and food preparation, etc. I wish it wasn’t that way since it seems to take away from the real reason we celebrate Christmas. So don’t forget to slow down a little and take some time to think about Jesus Christ and His supreme sacrifice for your salvation. He’s not a babe in a manger now, He lives in you!!
Tom from Tom’s Naturals is travelling this week so his products won’t be available until next week. We have lots of meat this week for your Christmas dinner. A local ham or roast would be perfect. Serve it up with some greens from the market and bread and jelly with a salad on the side and you’ve got the base for an awesome meal!
Whatever you decide to eat for Christmas, I hope you all have a very Blessed Day!
Seeya Thursday!
Risa
Thank you for eating locally!!
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Stillwater, OK: Wagon Creek Creamery DOES have yogurt & butter!
Wagon Creek Creamery had to delete many of their items from the market due to boiler problems. However, they are now back up and running. If you would like to order any of the items below, please e-mail the market managers directly at info@foundationsfarm.com. You’ll get a confirmation e-mail that your order has been added for the Wednesday delivery this week. Thanks! Merry Christmas!
Greek yogurt quart $8.00 Half gallon refill $12.00
Lowfat Greek quart $8.00 Half gallon Refill $12.00
Nonfat Greek quart $8.00 Half gallon refill $12.00
Creamline quart $5.00
Nonfat yogurt quart $5.00
Butter:
8 oz. tub $5.00
1# block $9.00
Creme fraice 8oz $5.00
Brand new!
Strawberry smoothie 16 oz. $5.00
frozen nonfat—just thaw, blend and enjoy
McColloms Market: Happy Holidays from FFFN
Hi All:
Thanks to everyone for helping to make 2011 a good year for FFFN. I’m happy to report that we pumped over $9,000 into the pockets of our growers. Great work all the way around!
Here’s the schedule for 2012:
Order Opens (Fridays) – Pick Up Day (Wednesdays)
January 6, 2012 – January 11, 2012
February 3, 2012 – February 8, 2012
March 2, 2012 – March 7, 2012
March 30, 2012 – April 4, 2012
May 4, 2012 – May 9, 2012
June 1, 2012 – June 6, 2012
July & August – On Hiatus
September 7, 2012 – September 12, 2012
October 5, 2012 – October 10, 2012
November 2, 2012 – November 7, 2012
December 7, 2012 – December 12, 2012
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
See you in January.
Melinda