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Northeast Georgia Locally Grown:  Locally Grown - Availability for May 28, 2014


Hey Local Food Lovers,

Happy Memorial Day! Hopefully everybody is relaxing and enjoying themselves today. We’re fortunate to have a little break at the beach but we been munching on North Georgia treats we packed with us the whole time. In fact our whole family got to enjoy a huge Leah Lake salad with grated carrots and kohlrabi from Taylor Creek Farm. Tomorrow we’re gonna fry up some BG farms sausages, and we’ve been toting fresh strawberries to the beach in a cooler everyday. We’re probably snacking better than anybody down here.

We’re gonna be quick today so there’s just two things we want to mention. First, were preparing for the Locally Grown expansion (Gainesville opens for it’s first sales in less than two weeks) and recently realized we need to invest in a new freezer to accomodate all the ice blocks we need to keep stuff cold, and to keep meat frozen. Before going out and buying a new one we figured we should ask our friends and supporters if they happen to know of anyone trying to get rid of a freezer (or even a fridge with a freezer) that we could acquire for cheap or free. Doesn’t need to be fancy. Any tips would be appreciated. Just send an e-mail to me at soque@windstream.net.

Second, we’re only a month away from the Georgia Mountains Farm Tour on June 28 and 29. In addition to having brochures and passes on sale now (only $30 through June 16, then $35 after – you can just add it to your cart – then right a separate check to GMFN when you pickup on Wedensday) we also are seeking some help to make sure the TOUR is a success.

If you’d like to VOLUNTEER to help one of our FARMS receive guests during the tour it would be a great way to assist the cause and make some good food friends for life. We’re still looking for about 8-9 volunteers for both Saturday and Sunday. If you volunteer for 5 hours on one day, you can attend the tour for free the other day , and get a free FARM TOUR t-shirt! It’s a super cool way to see a bunch of farms that sell through Locally Grown and help our network raise funds that pay for our insurance policies and help market the region as a region with good Local Food! To volunteer e-mail Maggie the day you’d like to volunteer and she’ll let you know which farms we’re still trying to pair with volunteers. Her e-mail is gmfnfarmtour@gmail.com.

For all the details on the TOUR visit the website
http://georgiamfn.blogspot.com/

Keep telling your friends about our Gainesville opening in just a week and a half!

EAT WELL,
Justin in Habersham
and
Chuck in Rabun

Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill:  Have you placed your order? Market Closes at 6:00pm


Reminder

Market Closes at 6:00pm Today!

Fry Farm is back!

Every week in “Bits and Bites”, I let you know what the Farmers and Artisans are up to and their current offerings! I was gently reminded today that I seem to leave out both Sam of Cedar Rock Dairy and Rusty of Little Tot’s Estate. These two gentlemen provide one of the biggest staples of the Market! Our Raw Milk for our Pets! I humbly beg their forgiveness and I will be sure to include news about them and about their Farms in future editions of the Newsletter!

In the mean time…

got milk???

Please get your orders placed as soon as possible!

Don’t forget to check out the yummy goodies from My Daily Bread and Gluten Free goodies from Bakery on Brooks!

In order for delivery to our Market to be financially feasible for our Farmers and Artisans, we must meet minimums for those that travel farther to provide for us! Milk and Bakery items fall into this category! Members will be notified if minimums are not met.


Azure Standard pickup is Tuesday, May 27th!

Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, May 27th at 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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

Today is a day to reflect on our freedom and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve what we enjoy. If you have served or serve our country now, thank you! If you know someone who has served, thank them!

Take me to the Market.


Thank you for your support! See you at Market on Wednesday!

Heirloom Living Market Lilburn:  Have you placed your order? Market Closes at 6:00pm


Reminder

Market Closes at 6:00pm Today!

Fry Farm is back!

Every week in “Bits and Bites”, I let you know what the Farmers and Artisans are up to and their current offerings! I was gently reminded today that I seem to leave out both Sam of Cedar Rock Dairy and Rusty of Little Tot’s Estate. These two gentlemen provide one of the biggest staples of the Market! Our Raw Milk for our Pets! I humbly beg their forgiveness and I will be sure to include news about them and about their Farms in future editions of the Newsletter!

In the mean time…

got milk???

Please get your orders placed as soon as possible!

Don’t forget to check out the yummy goodies from My Daily Bread and Gluten Free goodies from Bakery on Brooks!

In order for delivery to our Market to be financially feasible for our Farmers and Artisans, we must meet minimums for those that travel farther to provide for us! Milk and Bakery items fall into this category! Members will be notified if minimums are not met.


Azure Standard pickup is Tuesday, May 27th!

Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, May 27th at 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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

Today is a day to reflect on our freedom and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve what we enjoy. If you have served or serve our country now, thank you! If you know someone who has served, thank them!

Take me to the Market.



Thank you for your support!

Champaign, OH:  Land Of The Free


…Because Of The Brave…

Remembering those who gave the supreme sacrifice…

Today, during all of your fun and merriment, make sure to take a bit of time to reflect on Memorial Day…

I hope that you all have had an enjoyable weekend…will be back with my Monday weblog, later…

Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam

Carolina Foothills, SC:  Happy Start of Summer!


You still have TODAY to get your orders in!

http://carolinafoothills.locallygrown.net/market

Plenty of food to choose from and lots of sustainable conscious farmers that grow them! We are fortunate to have these farmers growing for us!

Every basic food need is offered here: milk, cheese, eggs, breads & muffins, meat, greens, vegetables, herbs, coffee & teas, as well as simple products for bath and beauty. And oh yes, Desserts!

If you haven’t tried ordering yet start TODAY!

Plenty of food to choose from and lots of sustainable conscious farmers that grow them! We are fortunate to have these farmers growing for us!

If you haven’t tried ordering yet Get started TODAY!

YMCA Pickens!
This Wednesday , May 28, 2014,
CFLG will be there participating with the activities of health and wellness. Eating not just local, but local chemical free food contributes greatly to your ling term health and longevity.
Be there 10-noon. Would love to meet you all!

Much Love & Abundance!

Marantha ,
Volunteer Market Manager
Grower

Atlanta Locally Grown:  Available for Saturday May 31


Yes, the market is open. Sorry for the delay. We had an exciting graduation party for my two sons yesterday. We had a nice pig roast, with lots of fresh veggies and a huge cake.
We were able to get our pigs to the processor last week and get them picked back up. So we have lots and lots of fresh pork. We have everything from ground pork, hot and mild sausage, ribs, thick and thin sliced ham, shoulder roast and more. The bacon takes an additional 10 days so look for that later.
With the temps rising we will see the greens start to drop off so order up.

Thank you all for your support. We appreciate every order. I ask that you please remember when you order I pay the farmers for their products. If you don’t pick up it cost me, not the farmer.
The market is open from Monday to Wednesday and pick up is on the following Saturday at your selected market; Brookhaven Farmers Market, Piedmont Green Market or the Sandy Springs Farmers Market.

Thank you all for your support,
Brady

Conyers Locally Grown:  Available for Friday May 30


Yes, the market is open. Sorry for the delay. We had an exciting graduation party for my two sons yesterday. We had a nice pig roast, with lots of fresh veggies and a huge cake.
We were able to get our pigs to the processor last week and get them picked back up. So we have lots and lots of fresh pork. We have everything from ground pork, hot and mild sausage, ribs, thick and thin sliced ham, shoulder roast and more. The bacon takes an additional 10 days so look for that later.
With the temps rising we will see the greens start to drop off so order up.

Thank you all for your support. We appreciate every order. I ask that you please remember when you order I pay the farmers for their products. If you don’t pick up it cost me, not the farmer.
The market is open from Monday to Wednesday and pick up is on the following Friday between 5-7 at copy central(1264 Parker road)

Thank you all for your support,
Brady

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Memorial Day Mushrooms


Happy Memorial Day. After weeks of having more mushroom orders than I had mushrooms, I suddenly have the opposite problem. My mushrooms picked this week to fruit and I have exactly 2 1/2 lbs left for sale. There is an hour and a half left for ordering from the market so if you want shiitake mushrooms, visit the website now. Thanks.

-Jess Wilson, In Town Organics.

DeForest, WI:  Availability for Week of May 26


Happy Memorial Day. Please take a moment to remember those that have given the ultimate sacrifice and their families that have given so much too.

Since the weather has maybe moved towards late spring, the Market has added some new plants that will benefit from the warmer weather.

Salad fixings continue too along with Rusty Dog coffee.

What a way to start a day, a fresh cup of coffee and a scrambled egg dish with sauteed onions, kale, tatsoi and spinach!

Martin's Farmstand:  May 25


The online farmers market is open for orders. New for this week is the first outside lettuce and green onions. We are in the prime of asparagus season. Asparagus has about 3 weeks left yet. The strawberries are starting to bloom. In one month we should be into lots of ripe berries.
Both the cucumbers and zucchini in the greenhouse have half grown fruit on them. They should be ready next week. Tomatoes also have fullsize fruit; they are still green though. The greenhouses are about 7-10 days behind normal schedule. I am pretty happy with this as we had a long, cold, cloudy winter. It could be worse. God has promised seedtime and harvest, summer and winter- He is reliable. Daniel