The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
To visit the authoring market’s website, click on the market name located in the entry’s title.
McColloms Market: November FFFN Order is Open
Hi All:
I haven’t heard from very many of you yet. The November order is open until tomorrow (Monday) evening at 5ish. We have lots of yummy things this month (I think it’s seven pages worth) so I hope you’ll take advantage of the great offering.
Have a good night.
Melinda
The Wednesday Market: Remember to Order
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 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Be sure to check the website for all of this week’s product listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net
The holidays are just around the corner. Please consider The Wednesday Market as you go about planning your holiday meals and celebrations. Our farmers have the freshest and healthiest locally grown vegetables, our bakers have wholesome breads and tasty treats, and our crafters have handmade gift items that will help make your holidays special for guests and loved ones.
As always, thank you for supporting The Wednesday Market and for choosing to buy locally.
We’ll see you Wednesday.
Thanks,
Beverly
Princeton Farm Fresh: The Market is Open
Good Morning friends
I am so excited to tell you about Idle Hours Farms Pastured Turkeys. Mr. Hunter has been raising pasture turkeys for several years using organic practices. These will be fresh turkeys when you pick them up on the 20th of November. No worries about forgetting to take these out to thaw, just store in your refridge until Turkey Day and cook. These are heritage turkeys and so their weights will be between 7-14lbs. Please make sure you request the size you would like in the comments under your order for the turkey. If you need 20 pounds please buy two! This is the first year that Mr Hunter has been with our market and I hope we can show him the Princeton Local Foods Love!!
See you on Friday,
Angela
Gwinnett Locally Grown: Quick!! Order now!
Market’s open until Monday at noon! Click here to order now!
Don’t forget to follow us on facebook and on instagram @gwinnettlocallygrown for discount codes and promotions!
Upcoming Workshops
These are the upcoming workshops hosted at Rancho Alegre Farm:
Choose Natural Solutions for Your Health! – Thursday, November 5 at 7 PM – Cost – FREE – Come and learn how essential oils can replace many items you have in your home naturally!
Essential Oils for Mood Management – Tuesday, November 10 @ 10am – Cost – FREE – Join us as we discuss how essential oils can help with feelings of stress or jut helping manage your mood!
Healthy Eating for a New You – Thursday, November 19 at 7 PM – 9 PM- Cost: $15 – Enjoy a delicious meal with Kelia Bortini and her husband. They will show you how he achieved a 90 pound weight loss that he has sustained for 3 years now. They turned to whole foods and a new way of eating.
Visit ranchoalegrefarm.com for more information and as always, contact me for any questions or for more information!
See you Tuesday,
Amanda
-Market Manager
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Reminder: Place your co-op order today!
Just a friendly reminder that the market closes today at 6 pm.
LAST CALL for Unrefined Sea Salts! We only order once a year! Link to info in newsletter in below.
Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.
We need a few more orders for Carrell Farms, Caley’s Kitchen Garden, Sentient Collective and Lizzie’s Pantry.
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
See you on Tuesday!
Click Here to Order
Link to this week’s newsletter: http://suwanee.locallygrown.net/weblog/view/28880
Pre-order Turkey info:
http://suwanee.locallygrown.net/weblog/view/28809
United States Virgin Islands: This Week in VI Locally Grown
Hey Everyone the market is now open for orders and we have some new items available. Check it out! See you Wed from 330-6.
Blessings,
Your VI Locally Grown Growers
Champaign, OH: An ELM TREE ESSENTIALS kind of Holiday!
I’m so excited to actually list our soap gift sets on the virtual market this year! Last year the response to them blew us away…we were amazed at how quickly they sold…and they never made it to virtual market! We offer two different sets, each containing 5 half-size bars. Holiday Set: Peppermint, Holiday Spice, O Christmas Tree, Sweet Orange Clove, and Frankincense & Myrrh
Fabulous 5 Set: Lemongrass, Tea Tree Lavender, Peppermint, Pink Grapefruit, and Sweet Orange Clove
(As always, we use food grade, organic base oils and only essential oils for the scents…absolutely NO synthetic fragrances.)
They are a great sampler pack and make wonderful gifts for teachers, co-workers, friends, family and even yourself! Everyone needs soap! Have someone on your list who ‘has everything’ and you’re stumped as to what to get for them? These gift sets are the perfect solution!
Can’t wait to fill your orders!!!
Have a blessed week,
Laura Miller {ELM Tree Essentials}
Russellville Community Market: RCM Opening Bell & Thanksgiving Announcement
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: As the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaches, we want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that we will NOT have a market day on the week of Thanksgiving. This has been our tradition in the past, but thought a reminder might be necessary. Be sure to stock up for any of your Thanksgiving needs the week before (the 15th-17th for pickup on the 19th). Thanks everyone, and if you have any questions, please feel free to email us!
Welcome to another RCM Market Week!
Be sure to check out the newly listed items this week! Lots of great, local products to be had!
Happy shopping! Eat Local!
Check out the “Featured Items” section as well as the “What’s New” section at the top of the market page for all the latest products available.
Be sure to “Like” our Facebook page for updates and food-related events in your community!
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. Remember, you have until 10:00pm Tuesday evening to place your orders.
Happy Shopping! See you on Thursday!
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
CLG: Opening Bell: Apples, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Arugula!
Good afternoon,
We only have 2 markets before Thanksgiving so plan your Thanksgiving meal soon. Lots of great products for your table, as well as gifts for your friends and neighbors.
It was 39 degrees when I got up at 3am to make candied jalapenos this morning! Chilly nights mean winter is coming soon. My first thought, even before I started the coffee pot, was “Do we have enough purple hull peas in the freezer?” For kids, winter means snow days and sledding. For me, it means enjoying all the comfort foods to keep me warm inside when it’s cold outside. A pot of purple hull peas cooking on the wood stove, seasoned with a bit of bacon, smoked jalapenos, and Beaverfork Blend will make the dreariest of winter days a whole lot brighter! If you want your own stash of peas, you better get them before I do!!!
From Tammy Sue’s Critters:
We are having a Christmas Open House for our customers on November 28, from 10-2. There is no charge for this event. We will be fully decorated, have a fire in the fire pit, have light refreshments and the critters will all be excited! Our address is 4 Cheyenne Tr. North Little Rock, 72120.
Tammy Pope
Tammy Sue’s Critters
Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table. And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)
The market is now OPEN for orders. Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve
ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. When you are done shopping, just hit the “proceed to checkout” button in your cart. You will then see the option to “Pay Now” with credit card near the bottom. Just follow the prompts to add your card. Be sure to read the screen until you see “Thank you for your order” on the top. If you need help, please call 339-7958. A 3% online payment convenience fee will be added when your card is charged.
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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
ALFN Local Food Club: The Market Is Open
Have you seen the market lately? There are some beautiful, tasty and curious products available. We have some funky gourds, deep purple sweet peppers, orange tumeric, spicy cheese, and lavender soaps. Load up on goodness; the market is open!
Food Label Part II
Last week, I gave a brief description about the difference between conventional and organic labels. Today, I want to explain the nuances in certified and non-certified organic labels. The two major organic certifications are USDA Certified Organic and Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). You will notice that we also have a description on our growers page that is “No Chemicals.” Why all the differences? Here is a brief explanation.
When the USDA created the Certified Organic label, it required all growers who use the word “organic” to be certified. Consequently, growers are not allowed to use the word if they are not certified, OR they make less than $5,000 a year in sales. USDA Certified growers must go through a costly and extensive process to become certified and are inspected on a regular basis. All USDA certified products cannot use synthetics in their operation, nor have used synthetics in the past few years (often three years). Also, all USDA certified organic products cannot use GMO ingredients.
Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) was a reaction to USDA certification back in 2002 when growers could no longer use the word organic unless through the USDA. Put succinctly, USDA certification can be very expensive and often fits better with larger scaled operations. CNG has the same regulations as USDA with a few differences. CNG is a peer-reviewed system where farmers inspect other farms. These inspectors are allowed to give advice during the inspection (unlike the USDA). Also, all the information of the farms application and inspections are available to the public on CNG’s website: http://www.cngfarming.org/. CNG is much cheaper for small-scale growers and is based on annual donations from its members.
Finally, non-certified organic growers who gross less than $5,000 can use the word organic, but must maintain the same basic standards as the USDA certification. For other non-certified organic growers, we offer the “No Chemicals” description so that they may provide a more nuanced description of their practices on their grower pages.
Overall, the basic division revolves around the use of synthetics. If a grower uses them in their operation, they cannot describe their produce as organic or “No Chemicals.” Our growers are a diverse group of wonderful people with varying practices. However, they are all open and transparent and welcome communication with their customers.
ALFN’s goal is to equip you to make well-informed decisions that energize and cultivate our local foodshed. As always, we welcome further questions and comments in this pursuit.
Thanks
Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager