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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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Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: The Market Is Open for Ordering
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown market
will be open for your orders till Tuesday evening at 10 pm.
Dothan, Alabama: Feb. 3, 2024 M@D N3WsLeTteR - Time to Order!
MISC MARKET NOTES
And here we are two weeks later with a glorious spring like day – I hope you have enjoyed it as much as possible. Since it’s official that Sand Mountain Sam saw his shadow we should be able to enjoy more warmer days going forward.
We love Phil and Sam and our other cultural icons that encourage us to wait out winter weather, but there are actually other actual “things” in nature that tell us what to expect. Phillip Carter whom many may remember as a local extension agent is now a State Bee Inspector recently wrote, “Despite some very cold weather it appears that it hasn’t slowed the honey bees down very much. Here in the southern part of the state we are seeing plenty of drone brood so they are already gearing up for swarming so be prepared.” In bee language this means that the bees are gearing up for warm weather.
While observing the inside of a honeybee hive done only by a few, there are other easier and more accessible ways to watch for spring. Old Farmer’s Almanac says to simply observe the buds on a tree. This editor had a college assignment to do just that. While there was still snow on the ground we had to choose a 6 – 8 inch section of a tree of our choice and draw it once a week for 6 or 8 weeks. By the end of the assignment I couldn’t wait to see how my little twig had changed in such a short time.
Lastly, in our household we are content knowing that the forces that govern our weather patterns are pretty much beyond man’s control. We all know about sunspsots, but how often do we stop to realize that solar flares affect the temperature on planet earth? Heat from those events cannot travel through space to warm the earth but that infrared radiation . . . oh yeah. Given recent solar activity (remember that some cell towers went out temporarily a few weeks back?) should we be surprised for an earlier spring?
Folklore, observation or hard science, we’re thankful for the change of seasons regardless and rejoice in the beautiful days to be a part and partner with God’s creation.
We look forward to seeing you next Friday at one of our pickup locations. 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!
The Wednesday Market: The Wednesday Market Celebrates 13 years!
Good afternoon!
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 2 and 4 p.m. Wednesday. See the website for this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Did you know that The Wednesday Market celebrated it’s 13th anniversary this week? Every year, on or near the Market’s anniversary, I like to recap the reasons for the Market’s founding, so let’s take a look back at our mission.
On January 26, 2011, The Wednesday Market in Zebulon opened to serve Pike County and neighboring communities. From the beginning of our creation, our purpose was to provide the freshest, locally grown produce, fruit and good food available.
We believe that small, diverse, family-owned farms contribute to society’s overall health, and the reasons for buying locally are even more relevant today than they were 13 years ago. By supporting The Wednesday Market, you:
Enhance your local economy – By purchasing produce and other items from local growers you are providing stability to your local economy through the support of local businesses.
Save natural resources – Buying locally makes you an invaluable link in the process of saving resources such as fossil fuels and packaging materials. Also, we are right here in your community, so the expense of transportation and delivery is kept to a minimum.
Provide learning opportunities – Locally Grown supporters provide member growers the means to help educate our community about the importance of sustainable agriculture.
Support a way of life – The number of small farms in the United States has decreased dramatically in the last decade. Please help us preserve an honest and worthy means of making a living.
During 2022 the U.S. economy was hit with inflation like we have not experienced in 40+ years. While the Federal Reserve has tamed inflation somewhat throughout 2023, grocery prices are still higher than they were pre-pandemic. The crisis of inflation attracted many new customers for The Wednesday Market.
Whether we are being pinched by inflation or not, let us support our local agricultural economy. Buy from local farmers and encourage your friends and neighbors to do so, too. Consider planting your own gardens and sharing the bounty with others. Tell everyone you know that you order from The Wednesday Market. Help us attract more producers to sell through us.
Our managers are volunteers, as we have been from day one. Without our teamwork and dedication, the Market simply would not happen. We thank our retired Market founders and retired volunteers for their vision and dedication to The Wednesday Market mission: Anna Evans, Brenda Fayard, Irma Wing, and Betty Dean. In 2023, we lost our beloved manager Sharon Fox. Her sudden death was a tremendous shock. We know that Sharon would have wanted the Market to continue. We are happy to report that the Market is thriving!
As of January 1, 2024, the Market moved back to our original location on Concord Street in Zebulon. Now that we are much more visible, our customer base is growing. We are grateful to our Farmers and Customers for your support and look forward to continuing to serve you!
Your Sunshine Girls,
Beverly Walter and Nelda Miller
P.S. If you have questions about your order or if you need to contact us, please start with Nelda, as she is our primary market manager. I (Beverly) am also available, but I may not reply immediately. You may contact us by text, email, or phone call.
Nelda Miller
678-859-6074
neldamiller411@hotmail.com
Beverly Walter
770-468-8237
bdwalter@bellsouth.net
Statesboro Market2Go: Market2Go is Open!
Market2Go Is Open! Are you planning to order this week?
Place your order by 10 pm Tuesday night for pickup on Thursday.
Choose your pickup location or delivery option from the drop-down menu before you check out.
- Statesboro – SCVB Drive Through: Thursday afternoon 4:00 – 6:00
- Sylvania: Thursday afternoon at Road-Tisserie 3:30 – 5:00
- Home Delivery – must add delivery to cart and prepay
Online Payment Available Register your debit or credit card at Your Account and click “Pay Now” when you check out. Your card will only be charged after you have received your order, including any adjustments for missed items or other credits.
Use your EBT/SNAP card to purchase authorized EBT items through the Market2Go, and you can receive matching “bonus” fruits and vegetables and raw nuts through the Georgia Fresh for Less program – with NO Limit. Please write “EBT” in the order comment field and select the Statesboro – SCVB drive-through pickup. For more information, email market2gostatesboro@gmail.com
Market News
We have lots of fresh local produce – Try some and taste the difference!
Thank you to our sponsors who are helping our market grow! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Statesboro Farmers Market you can find more info here.
Sustaining
Clayton Digital Reprographics
Visit Statesboro
Kiwanis Club of Statesboro
Sowing
Great GA Realty
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro Properties
Personal Finance Service of Statesboro
Quality Inn & Suites
Queensborough National Bank & Trust
RE/MAX Preferred Realty
Southern Palace Restaurant
Statesboro-Bulloch County Library
Vyve Broadband
ExperCARE Health Statesboro
Sprouting
Citizens Bank of the South
Synovus
Bulloch County Farm Bureau
Institute for Coastal Plain Science, Georgia Southern
Seedling
Georgia Southern University Libraries
Bulloch Solutions
Friends of the Market
Christina Harrell
Michelle Oliver
Anna Clifton
Jennifer Moran
Sam Wainford
Ann Smith-Wilson
Laura and Patrick Wheaton
Kathy and Larry Smith
Martha Joiner
Trinity Episcopal Church Yoga Group
Ming Fang He
Happy Shopping!
Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Market is open for orders!
Locavores, Northeast Georgia Locally Grown is open for orders!
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Produce
Pastured Meats
Cultured/Fermented Foods
Pastured Eggs
See All Products
Baked Goods with Organic Ingredients
Market is open Fridays at 9 p.m. through 9 p.m. Mondays!
Thank you for choosing Northeast Georgia Locally Grown as a way to support your local producers. This online farmers market allows you to buy directly from multiple farms committed to chemical-free and local produce all year long! CHEMICAL-FREE means produce and pastures grown without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides. LOCAL means within 80 miles from the market pickup locations (usually much much closer). Do you know someone who grows chemical-free food in the area? Get them in touch with us. Know someone who wants fresh food? Spread the word. Put the two together, and that’s growing organically!
PICKUP TIME is Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. in Clayton, Clarkesville, or Gainesville.
If you do not get an email ORDER CONFIRMATION after you finish the checkout process, then your order is NOT complete. Head back to the market page, and your order might still be there waiting for you to check out! If you have any trouble or questions at all, we are here to help; simply reply to this email.
Once you place an order, be on the lookout for the order reminder email on Wednesday with further pickup and payment notes. Thanks for your support!
Russellville Community Market: 2/2/24 open
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.
Did you forget to order? Check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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It’s a tasty looking week at RCM! There are lots of choices for healthy meals, indulgent treats and foods for special dietary needs! Look for vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options in the baked goods category! Welcome back to Pine Ridge Gardens and Meadowlark Valley this week! Pine Ridge Gardens has some unique and beautiful live plants, lovely fresh herbs and some very welcome vegetables! Meadowlark has some new cookies and chocolate pralines listed as well as their blueberry barbeque sauce! Maple Brook Bakery has all the tasty treats you sampled last week at her pop-up listed so you can enjoy her variety of breads and baked goods! You can’t go wrong with The Fortunate Mushroom’s amazing fresh oyster mushrooms or his mushroom medley. Shop the mouthwatering meats, find a special gift for a friend or treat your family to a special meal with great local products!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE
Russellville Community Market: 2/2/24 opening
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.
Did you forget to order? Check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
It’s a tasty looking week at RCM! There are lots of choices for healthy meals, indulgent treats and foods for special dietary needs! Look for vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options in the baked goods category! Welcome back to Pine Ridge Gardens and Meadowlark Valley this week! Pine Ridge Gardens has some unique and beautiful live plants, lovely fresh herbs and some very welcome vegetables! Meadowlark has some new cookies and chocolate pralines listed as well as their blueberry barbeque sauce! Maple Brook Bakery has all the tasty treats you sampled last week at her pop-up listed so you can enjoy her variety of breads and baked goods! You can’t go wrong with The Fortunate Mushroom’s amazing fresh oyster mushrooms or his mushroom medley. Shop the mouthwatering meats, find a special gift for a friend or treat your family to a special meal with great local products!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE
CLG: Tuesday REMINDER
Don’t forget to order your local goodies :)
The market closes today at 9pm.
Click here to start shopping: *https://conway.locallygrown.net/market
See you on Friday!
CLG: Opening BELL
Good afternoon!
The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping: *https://conway.locallygrown.net/market
Have a great week.
CLG: CLG Pickup TODAY 3-6pm
Hello
This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week.
If you ordered milk WITHOUT deposit, don’t forget to bring your RINSED bottles (no caps needed) thanks :)
You can pick up your order starting at 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway. You are welcome to come in and sit down in the lobby if you are early, but we may not be able to check you out until 3pm.
Please NOTE: the church parking lot may be full between 315p and 345p when the Junior High lets out and kids are getting picked up.
If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick it up for you.
Remember to bring your reusable market bags. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon!
How to contact us:
You CAN reply to this email or…
Phone or text: Sandra – 206-890-7460
Email: Sandra – conwaylocallygrown@gmail.com