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New Field Farm's Online Market:  Harvest begins next week !


Greetings,

The first market will be next Friday, July 3.

You can place your orders beginning Tuesday, June 30 (the website will be updated and ready for ordering by that day.)

Orders should be in by Thursday, July 2 at 8:00. (the sooner the better)

Pick-up will be from 4:30 to 7:30 at the farm and from 5:00 to 8:00 in the lobby of the Union Mill. The entrance to the lobby is across from the back door of Nature’s Green Grocer.

We’ll have carrots, basil, swiss chard, scallions, curly and Italian parsley, arugula, and squash. And maybe shell peas, salad mix, lettuce, and beets, depending on growth rates in this spell of cooler weather. If an item is listed on the website next Tuesday then we’ll have it to offer. If not, then it’s not ready.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Tim

Joyful Noise Acres Farm:  The on line market is open for ordering


Georgia Farm to Table has added several fruits this week. Holden Creek Farm is bringing more chicken and we should has plenty of ground beef from Cedar Rock Dairy.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Blessings,
Mary Beth

CLG:  CLG Pickup TODAY 4-6pm. Bring glass jars, egg cartons please.


Good morning,
This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week. Thank you for your order! You can pick up your order from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway.

If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick up for you.

Remember to bring your glass jars for recycling, egg cartons, and bags for ordered items. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon.

Come early for the best selection from the EXTRAS table!

Thank you,
Steve

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

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  Reminder: Place your co-op order today!


Just a friendly reminder that the market closes today at 6 pm. (I decided that since summer days are longer to extend our market just a little longer also to 6 pm instead of 5 pm…)
GROUP BUY- GREAT LAKES COLLAGEN/GELATIN – Today is the last day to order.

Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and producers!

See you on Tuesday!

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  Market is OPEN for orders!



ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla

Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.

Have a blessed weekend!
Nora

Champaign, OH:  Love Will Keep Us Together


Just stop, ‘cause I really love you…
Stop, I’ll be thinking of you…
Look in my heart…
And let love keep us together, whatever…
(Captain And Tennille – Love Will Keep Us Together)

Yes…your daily dose of 70’s pop music! But, who didn’t know every word to this song as soon as it came on the bubblegum radio station? I was even in a middle school talent show, singing a duet to this AND the song, Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart! My group had super cool bell bottoms, some sort of hats that our mothers made us, and groovy platform shoes. Feathered bangs, and heavily glossed lips…we were on our way!

Anyway, I heard this song on a Pandora station, earlier, and while I was singing it, I immediately thought of this little local market of love.

Love definitely keeps us all together, all groovy, all strong, week after week. It’s a love fest of customers, vendors, volunteers, and the YMCA. It takes a whole lot of love to keep this market running on the level that you have grown to trust, and we have grown to love.

I am opening the market, tonight, once again, for the week! Thank you, to all, who order from us, stay with us, spread the news about us. We are only as strong as our loyal customer base. We love you…it will keep us together!

Just a quick note…this market is your market right before the July 4th holiday. What?? July?? The 4th?? The time just continues to race. But, we are open until Tuesday so that you can get your thoughts together, your plans in order, and do your grilling/baking/spicing it up/vegging out shopping with us!!

Let us take care of all the holiday weekend needs!! You know you love us, you know we bring the local goodness, and you know you want love to keep us together…

Go, order, take the stress out the week, enjoy the holiday…

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  News: Group Buy Collagen/Gelatin this weekend


Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members

Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

Group Buy: Great Lakes Gelatin- Grass Fed Collagen & Gelatin


This weekend we will have our Group Buy for Great Lakes Gelatin- Grass Fed Collagen & Gelatin!

We order collagen every 2 months. One can of collagen/gelatin is a 2 month supply for 1 person. Please keep this in mind when ordering.

The prices include our discounted group buy price, sale price (if applicable), shipping, fees and taxes.

THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP THIS TUESDAY.

I will place our group order on Monday and expect it will be available for pick up within 2 weeks. This is a prepaid pre-order, so payment is expected this Tuesday. If you are only ordering Green Pasture or Great Lakes products this week, please drop a check in the mail or online payment on the co-op market website.

If you are new to the co-op and/or Collagen, I have a section at the bottom of this weblog that discusses the benefits of this amazing product.

Market News

Reviews – Laundry Butter
Please feel free to email me your reviews! Here are some from HoneyBerry Naturals customers:
“I purchased the laundry butter and stain stick. I can highly recommend the stick and the butter on laundry( I didn’t use fabric softener and my clothes were soft and so very fresh)… I tried some in my bissel steam cleaner on some really nasty burber carpet and I was in total amazement. This product has so many uses and I love the fact its all natural. Honeyberry naturals is incredible. Cant wait to try my next product I will post pictures of my carpet on their facebook website. AMAZED Thank you so very much!!!”

“The laundry soap and stain sticks are wonderful and work so well! I couldn’t be happier.”

“We love the laundry butter!!!! No longer do I have to wash work clothes twice.Blood,sweat and grime GONE with one wash. The stain stick works wonders with dirty ball hats!!”

“The Laundry Butter is seriously A-MA-ZING! It cleans our clothes better than the commercial detergent I was using. On Sherry’s recommendation, I used it on my stainless steel appliances, which I’d been having great difficulty getting clean and shiny. I’m not kidding—after using the laundry butter on stove fridge, dishwasher, and microwave, they looked brand new! It’s also great for removing soap scum in the shower (we have hard well water and even with a softening system in place the water still leaves scale behind).”

Thank you Diana, Jennifer & Pam for the fans! It was much cooler on Tuesday in the warehouse thanks to the additional fans.

My Daily Bread (repeat)
Due to some health issues they will probably be on the market in 2 weeks. I will send out a reminder. Please keep Dabrielle in your prayers!

Mountain Fresh Creamery (repeat)
We will no longer have Mountain Fresh Creamery on the market. The supplemental feed they give their cows contains GMOs. I am currently looking for a new dairy to provide us low temp pasteurized milk. I will keep you all updated. In the meantime, please consider Cedar Rock Dairy and Lil Tots Estate.

New Items

Blueberry-Ginger Balsamic Jam
Laundry Stain Sticks
Marshmallow Creme
Salted Caramel Sauce
Java Chip Cookies
Tuna Salad
Chicken Salad
Egg Salad
Guacamole

Volunteers Needed

Please volunteer if you can. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

THANK YOU Diana, Chuck, Christy, and Kristi for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

July and August schedule is posted and sign up is available. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Sorghum Syrup – June 26 – 28 2015

Wilderness Family Naturals- (Organic Pantry Items) –June 26 – 28 2015

Raw Mixed Nuts – July 17 -19 2015

Grass Fed Cheese – 9/18 – 9/20

Great Lakes Collagen Info

Great Lakes Gelatin (the Green can) Collagen Hydrolysate (beef kosher) Unflavored

Gelatin (also known as cooked collagen) has wonderful anti-inflammatory and anti-aging qualities, as it helps to fill in the missing amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) in the standard American diet. This is a completely different from the jiggly gelatin product most of us grew up eating as kids.

Homemade bone broth is chock full of gelatin and very nutrient dense but Great Lakes Gelatin- Collagen is a convenient way to get gelatin consistently into your diet.

What is Collagen Hydrolysate?

Hydrolyzed Collagen is the unique combination of amino acids in concentrated levels that promotes rapid re-production of blood cells for healing and conditioning over other proteins especially for bone and joint health care. This low molecular weight protein is easily digested for healthy enrichment in minutes after ingestion. It will not congeal because it has been hydrolyzed for quick assimilation and improved hydration to the connective tissue. Collagen is important to nitrogen balance, now considered an anti-aging product as it supports age related cartilage damage, and collagen loss. source: http://greatlakesgelatin.com/)

How do I use this product?
You can mix it in drinks, shakes, smoothies, or add a tablespoon to your favorite recipe to give it an anti-inflammatory protein boost. It will dissolve in cold liquids very easily.

How Much Do You Need?
Recommended dosage: Take one rounded tablespoon (10-12 g) in the morning, and the same amount before going to bed in the late evening which will help reduce appetite. This product has a low molecular weight so it will dissolve in cold, warm, or hot liquids.

Important Note: Remember not to get too carried away with gelatin. Adding too much too quickly can cause digestive issues: bloating, loss of appetite, stomach ache are just a few side effects.

It’s important to remember that more gelatin is not always better, especially if you are adding it to your diet for the first time.

Gelatin should be used in addition to a nutrient dense diet and not to replace real food like homemade bone broths and grass fed meats.

It is also really important to take this daily. You will see maximum results if you include it in your daily routine.
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I have heard dozens of success stories from co-op members and my own family members. Please feel free to email me your personal testimony on your experience with this product!

Additional links and sources:
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/#sthash.lGTNErFi.dpuf

http://butternutrition.com/what-you-dont-know-about-gelatin-may-hurt-you-5-things-you-need-to-know/

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/

http://paleoparents.com/2014/gelatin-why-we-love-it-and-60-delicious-family-friendly-recipes-using-it/

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!

CSA Farmers Market:  Garlic Scape Recipes!


On the east coast garlic scapes are in demand, in our area not many of us know what to do with them.
Here are a few suggestions.

Garlic Scape Pesto

Appetizer-Snack
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 10 garlic scapes, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan Reggiano
  • 1/3 cup cup toasted pine nuts (for a variation use black walnuts)
  • 6 Basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
    Directions
    • Put the scapes, cheese, pine nuts, Basil and half the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor (or use a blender or a mortar and pestle). Whir to chop and blend all the ingredients and then add the remainder of the oil. If you like the texture, stop; if you’d like it a little thinner, add some more oil. Season with salt. If you’re not going to use the pesto immediately, press a piece of plastic against the surface to keep it from oxidizing. The pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days or packed airtight and frozen for a couple of months.
      Garlic Scape Dressing
      Ingredients
      • 2 garlic scapes, coarsely chopped
      • 2 green onions, coarsely chopped
      • 1 teaspoon honey
      • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or similar brown mustard
      • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
      • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
      • dash salt
      • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
      • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
      Preparation
      In a blender, combine the garlic scapes, onions, honey, mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With blender on low, slowly add the olive oil until well blended.
      Makes 1 cup.

The Great Scape (Grilled Scapes)
Ingredients

1 bunch scapes
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
Directions
1.Preheat grill to medium high.
2. Pick through scapes and discard any that are mushy or dried out. Cut off tough ends (as you would with asparagus). Rinse and dry.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt.
4. Place scapes on grill and spread out evenly (be careful they don’t fall through!). Close lid and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they are slightly charred underneath. Flip scapes and continue cooking on the other side until evenly cooked – they should be slightly crunchy still, but not raw!
5. Remove from grill, season to taste (lemon juice is yummy too) and serve.
Optional: Make a dressing out of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt, whisk together. Toss large leaves of radicchio, or other bitter lettuce with dressing, and place grilled scapes on top.

Scape Soup

Ingredients

  • 3 cups garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves or 1?2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream
  • salt and pepper
    Directions
    Saute the garlic scapes and onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add the thyme at the end.
  • In food processor puree the vegetables and add chicken stock as needed to make a smooth paste.
  • In saucepan heat the vegetable mixture and add remaining chicken broth.
  • Bring to a simmer and add the cream.
  • Season as needed.

Pickled Garlic Scapes

These are easy “refrigerator pickles,” which means they require no heat processing but must be kept in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • About 15 garlic scapes
  • 1 dried chile (optional)
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
    Preparation
  • Trim the garlic scapes, curl them up, and place them in a pint jar with a tight fitting lid.
  • Work the chile, if you’re using it, into the jar with the garlic scapes.
  • In a small saucepan heat the vinegar, salt, and sugar with 1 cup of water until simmering and salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the garlic scapes to cover them (you may not use all of the vinegar mixture). Seal the jar. Let it sit until cool, then store it in the refrigerator for at least 6 weeks and up to six months.

White Pine Farm :  Weblog Entry


HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

FRESH Produce Available

To Contact Us


CSA Farmers Market
2933 Burnside Rd.,
North Branch, MI 48461
Ph. 810-688-7442
email us
or Email Krystal

Recipes


Being Submitted by Marian Listwak

GARLIC SCAPES!

On the east coast garlic scapes are in demand, in our area not many of us know what to do with them.
Here are a few suggestions
Grilled Garlic Scapes
Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic Scape Soup
Pickled Garlic Scapes
Garlic Scape Dressing

These Recipes are on the lower right of the weblog

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Distribution Dates

Other Groups

Michigan Organic Farm & Food Alliance MOFFA

Learn about GMO’s by visiting the
NonGMO Project

Raw Milk Advocacy Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Weston A Price chapter meets in Hadley Monthly. Focused on healthy living and eating Contact Kim Lockard email or call 810-667-1707

Healthy Traditions Network

Email Lists

Since we cannot find time to send emails out to those that want to sign petitions or to respond to issues that exist we are referring everyone to another source that does a good job of keeping everyone informed.

Kim Lockard does keep everyone informed, with it you will also get information about the Monthly meetings/programs in Hadley. If you would like to be added to her list email Kim Lockard email or call 810-667-1707.

CONTRIBUTIONS

100 to 150
Patricia Gall
Debra Lyman

50 to 100
Linda Williams
Debi Peters
Stephen Walker

25 to 50
Stephen Cranfield
Holly Lubowicki
david jameson
Karen Munson
Mary varady
Tina Dupuis
Bruce Williams

Under $25
Pam Walker
Amy Uniacke
Rebecca Loftus
Brenda Timmerman
Maryjane Engelhart
Barb Bochenek
Marianna Fitzgerald
Melissa Gifford
Jeanette Farley
Peggy Garrigues
Andrea Goddard
Christine Lawler
Andrea Pike
Theresa Schafer
Bill Schwank
Carol Solomon
Michelle Steiner
denae tait
Michele Mroczek
Diana Carnahan
Anita Heeke
Shannan McNair
Sheryl Forth
Carol Schmidt
Judy Mrachina
Cori Douglas
Kate Darga
Laureen Sue Magyari
Shanna Mills
Kimberly Pistonetti
Tracy Williams
Carol Bendure
Dana Driscoll
Kathleen Gahan
Laurel Levine
Diane Maennle
Kristina Moore
Carolyn Young
Heather Hamlin
Kristy Fairbanks
Donna Mohr
RENEE NADIV
Beth Schmeisl
Kurt Cobb
Thanks for being such great partners

Reuse/Recycle

Here is a list of what we can reuse.

Paper Grocery Bags

  • This includes ones you get from stores
    Cardboard
  • The cardboard bottoms from the bags
    Glass Jars
  • Honey Jars
    • Even if the honey is in them
  • Elixer Bottles
  • Any jar that our products come in
  • Clear produce boxes
  • Hilhof Dairy Bottles Please be sure when you return the bottles that the cap with the label on is still attached You will get two dollars credit for every bottle that comes back with your name attached to the bottle.

For those that return egg cartons
Virginia Sheeks is very grateful to get them.

  • Ink/Toner Cartridges we can recycle and get credit for them which saves us money on office supplies.

HELP NEEDED

We are at the Rochester Farmers Market, if anyone would like to help at the booth please email or call 810-688-7442.

We are also going to be at the Ortonville Creek Fest on June 20 and 21, we need help for Saturday June 20 please email or call 810-688-7442 if you are interested.

Market News



Organic Garden Produce Available

Products Available


Thank you to Tina Dupuis who contributed to the Walk in Freezer Fundraiser last week. On the lower left of the weblog we list all the names who have thus far contributed. (It is in need of being updated.)
Pick up locations Independence Day Hours Below
New Pick-up Locations Vincere Cycles in Milford (Fri), Lapeer Farmers Market (Sat) and Rochester Farmers Market (Sat).

Me, My Health and Eyes. Patricia Aldrich will be relocating to Florida within the next 2 Months. Her business practice will continue on every aspect by means of Skype, email, mail and phone. She will also have a by weekly newsletter Via email and a website is under construction. She will have 2 visits per year to Michigan to do in person consults. Because of her relocation, the CSA is in need of a new delivery/pick up location in the Lake Orion area. If you know of a chiropractor, Natural Practitioner, Storefront that would be willing, please contact the CSA, Thank You.

PRODUCE AVAILABLE

  • Cucumbers
  • Carrots
  • Kale
  • Beets
  • SNOW PEAS
  • Garlic Scapes
  • ARGULA
  • Salad Turnips
  • Rhubarb
  • Green Onions
  • Garlic Scapes
  • Parsnips(Providence Farms)
  • Blueberries (frozen)
  • Cherries (frozen & dried)
  • Cranberries (dried) (Organic)
  • Sprouting Seeds

If something is sold out request it in the comment section, sometimes after harvesting produce we discover we have more

CHECK BACK ON MONDAY Growing season is beginning and counts often change from Thursday to Monday, how much of a change is dependent on what the weather is like over the weekend.

SALE or Clearance

  • Beef cuts from Ulrich Farms
  • Scones
  • Black Beans
  • Eggs
  • Naturally Nutty Butters

NEW

  • GREAT LAKES FISH _Walley, Char (lake trout) & White Fish
    • Cheese Oliver Farm has added NEW Flavors
  • *CHICKEN FROM GCC IS BACK *
  • Salsa & Jams New Flavors Back again from Food For Thought_
  • Hummus
  • Chocolate
  • 301 and 201 from Morgans
  • Veggie Burgers
  • Organic Pasta
  • Goat Milk Cheese

STRAWBERRIES PRE ORDER THROUGH PAT WHETHAM OR Green Earth Grocery

Other Available

  • Raw Honey
  • Elderberry Elixir
  • Dairy Cheese (Cow, Goat and Cheese)
  • Meat
    • _ Pork, Beef, Chicken, (Many Cuts and whole chickens)_
    • _ Canadian Bacon_
  • Drinks
    • _ Switchel, Apple Cider_
  • Condiments _Barbeque Sauce, Jams and Salsas
  • Eggs, Eggs and More Eggs
  • Dried Cherries & Cranberries
  • Table Blend Seasoning Mixes
  • Vinegar with/without Mother
  • Growing Supplies
    • Fertilizers, Seed Starter, dairy doo, Potting soils, block mixes etc.
  • Herbs
    • Fresh, Dried & Seasoning Mixes
  • Dried Beans
    • Navy, Kidney, Black, Pinto etc.
  • Milled Products
    • Baking Mixes
    • Flour
    • Pancake Mix_
  • Personal Care
    • Lip Balm
    • Body Sprays
  • Household Products
    • Green Bags
    • Bathroom and Kitchen Cleaners
  • AND MORE

FREE

  • Beef Made Easy Flyer
  • _ Samples of chocolate_
    • Garlic Scape* (one)
    • Natural Awakening Magazines

PLEASE NOTE Sales Tax is included in price of gardening, soap and other items that require us to pay sales tax on.

Distribution Location News & Independence Holiday Hours


Almar Orchards Closed Saturday July 4, Open Normal hours Friday and Sunday

Breadwinner Bakery Saturday July 4 will close early at 2pm

Clawson United Methodist Church

For the Love of Local Closed Saturday July 4, Open Friday July 3 from 11am – 7pm

Forr Chiropractic _CLOSED Friday and Saturday (no customer pick-up at this location-please select The Grafted Root Eatery.)

Green Earth Grocery _Closed Saturday July 4, Open Friday and Monday.

Grosse Pointe Memorial Church CLOSED ALL WEEKEND We cannot deliver to the Church, we are working on an alternative location.

Healthy Habitz Open normal business hours

Kinetic Systems Bicycle Shop Closed Saturday July 4, open normal hours Friday and Sunday

Lapeer Farmers Market Will be closing early at 1pm

Me, My Health & Eyes Normal Business Hours (and offering last chance deal on an iridology exam before the move)

Mulefoot Gastropub No information yet

Nature’s Finest Organics No information yet

Rebekah’s Pure Living No information yet

Rochester Farmers Market Normal

The Grafted Root Eatery Closed Saturday July 4th and Sunday July 5th

*The Little Mustard Seed Café’ Closed Saturday July 4th and will be Closing at 4pm on Friday July 3rd

Vincere Cycles Closed Saturday July 4, open normal hours on Friday.

Week’s Meat Market Open July 4 from 8am-7pm, open Friday July 3 and Sunday July 5.

Westwind Milling Co. LLC Closed on Saturday July 4, Will be available for customers to pick up their orders on Thursday from 12-5pm and on Friday from 11-5.

Whetham Organic Farm No information yet

White Pine Farm Open and available

Happenings/Events

June 20-21 Ortonville Creekfest

Ongoing Rebekah’s Pure Living is offering many programs and classes (too many for me to keep up with) they include essential oils, massage, weight loss, cancer and beyond, herbs and more Click Here for more detailed information days and times.

“Product News”

STRAWBERRIES Pre- orders are being taken at Green EArth Grocery for orders to be picked up there – check with them for the price – 810-658-5305.
Orders to be picked up at Whetham Organic farm need to come by email to Pat , Price is $44 per 8 qt flat for the ones picked up at Whetham Organic Farm.

These berries are certified organic from Ware Farm in Bear Lake MI.

Great Lakes Fish Is now available, Lake Char also know as Lake Trout and Lake White Fish. The Lake char is from Upper Huron Lake.

Chicken From GCC is back and Grahams will also be processing chickens and those should be available by June 25.

Veggie Burgers, these are made in Michigan in Leelanau County, they are made with Michigan’s very own Organic Black beans and contain other organic ingredients.

Hilhof Dairy HILHOFF ORDER DEADLINE Has been extended, it now is the same as the markets deadline. This week we will have the freshest possible milk available. It is still good and I have found even after a month the milk has been fantastic. Please be sure when you return the bottles that the cap with the label on is still attached. We have gotten some bottles back with no label. Your label is how we determine who to give credit to.

COMMENT & REVIEW SECTION
The Lake Char was absolutely delish!! I made with mayo/mustard slather with crumbs on top, because, you know, sometimes you don’t really want to taste the fish. WRONGO! Next time, it’ll be just some light seasoning and a quick saute, and YUM!! Thanks! for bringing it into the mix! Pat Gall

I ordered the white fish this time and pan seared it with just celtic salt and a smidge of pepper. Boy, was it mild and not stinky and just a real treat for our Sunday dinner.

_ Denise Daniels_

Keeps the comments coming, we love to hear how the market is blessing you!

Want something we don’t have? Please let us know by clicking here and filling out the form.

If you enjoyed a certain product or just want to share the love please email us with your comments! The comments may be anonymous if desired please indicate in the email! All the growers love to have feedback on the products they sell. email us with comments.

USE THE COMMENT SECTION at the end of your order
If something is sold out or if you want something not on the website you can leave a comment at the end or your order. Periodically when we harvest to fill the orders we do have extra and can fill extra orders. We usually do not look at the comments until Monday night, so if you need immediate attention please fill out the CSA Farmers Market Chat Box.

Market News

Creek Fest in Ortonville, we will be having a booth in front of For the Love of Local during this event. This event is also the grand opening for the store. If anyone would like to help out at the booth during this wonderfull event please email me.

Delivery Van, the van has been fixed so we are back in business. The other ugly old faithful is still on the road Koleine Law from Law family farm and Kristie Tollis has stepped up and is helping with Friday delivery, Kristi Tiberg someone who has been helping at White Pine Farm is going to help with some paperwork (payment documentation) over the weekends, her son Jeremy will be helping out through the week. Anita who loves going to farmers market had a family emergency which will be detaining her this summer so I (Marian) have been going to the market. After much lack of sleep trying to keep up with everything I’m grateful for Koleine and Kristi’s willingness to help. When things get crazy we have a hard time getting back to everyone with questions.

Kitchen Update We have a license. Steve our inspector moved into our neighborhood so since he passes our location on a daily basis he gave us a surprise visit and inspection. We passed. We are still waiting to find time to install the stove and exhaust hood, that will be after all the planting is done
. In order for the market to operate and for the farmers to process some of their own products we have to have both a licensed kitchen and a licensed warehouse. MDA couldn’t decide how to categorize us since we are online so those are the requirements they came up with for us to operate. _We have been grateful to have been able to use the a mobile kitchen from MOFFA (Michigan Organic Farm & Food Alliance) for the last few years. They are a great organization and they are donating the trailer to the MSU Student Organic Farm. _

Walk In Freezer Update Walk In Freezer Fundraiser Update <———- We have raised about $1,300.00 so far!

The people who have contributed so far are listed on the left side of the weblog. (it is in need of being updated)

THANK-YOU! The freezer currently needs a compressor, rubber roof and door trim. The temperature in the freezer will be much lower than standard commercial freezers. The people who have contributor so far are listed on the left side of the weblog. (We will be updating everything soon as we find we have time to struggle through the numbers and figure it out, the funds are set aside in a saving account (probably earning less than 1% interest.)

The walk in freezer is our largest expense that we will be facing and we need all the help we can get on it. All proceeds collected here are going to the walk in freezer fund. We do have a ways to go before we have enough to fix the freezer.

Please note that these contributions are not tax deductible.
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May 28, 2015 Growing Season Update


The sweet potatoes are planted at White Pine Farm.
Peas are starting to be harvested, the asparagus is done for the year and more lettuce will be available soon. Even though we had a very dry spring the rains are making up for it. The hay after being cut got rained on fortunately we had a couple of dry days so after raking it was dry enough to put in round bales

Until Next Time
Marian Listwak

Garlic Scape Recipes

On the east coast garlic scapes are in demand, in our area not many of us know what to do with them.
Here are a few suggestions.

Garlic Scape Pesto

Appetizer-Snack
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 10 garlic scapes, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan Reggiano
  • 1/3 cup cup toasted pine nuts (for a variation use black walnuts)
  • 6 Basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
    Directions
    • Put the scapes, cheese, pine nuts, Basil and half the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor (or use a blender or a mortar and pestle). Whir to chop and blend all the ingredients and then add the remainder of the oil. If you like the texture, stop; if you’d like it a little thinner, add some more oil. Season with salt. If you’re not going to use the pesto immediately, press a piece of plastic against the surface to keep it from oxidizing. The pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days or packed airtight and frozen for a couple of months.
      Garlic Scape Dressing
      Ingredients
      • 2 garlic scapes, coarsely chopped
      • 2 green onions, coarsely chopped
      • 1 teaspoon honey
      • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or similar brown mustard
      • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
      • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
      • dash salt
      • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
      • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
      Preparation
      In a blender, combine the garlic scapes, onions, honey, mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With blender on low, slowly add the olive oil until well blended.
      Makes 1 cup.

The Great Scape (Grilled Scapes)
Ingredients

1 bunch scapes
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
Directions
1.Preheat grill to medium high.
2. Pick through scapes and discard any that are mushy or dried out. Cut off tough ends (as you would with asparagus). Rinse and dry.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt.
4. Place scapes on grill and spread out evenly (be careful they don’t fall through!). Close lid and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they are slightly charred underneath. Flip scapes and continue cooking on the other side until evenly cooked – they should be slightly crunchy still, but not raw!
5. Remove from grill, season to taste (lemon juice is yummy too) and serve.
Optional: Make a dressing out of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt, whisk together. Toss large leaves of radicchio, or other bitter lettuce with dressing, and place grilled scapes on top.

Scape Soup

Ingredients

  • 3 cups garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves or 1?2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream
  • salt and pepper
    Directions
    Saute the garlic scapes and onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add the thyme at the end.
  • In food processor puree the vegetables and add chicken stock as needed to make a smooth paste.
  • In saucepan heat the vegetable mixture and add remaining chicken broth.
  • Bring to a simmer and add the cream.
  • Season as needed.

Pickled Garlic Scapes

These are easy “refrigerator pickles,” which means they require no heat processing but must be kept in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • About 15 garlic scapes
  • 1 dried chile (optional)
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
    Preparation
  • Trim the garlic scapes, curl them up, and place them in a pint jar with a tight fitting lid.
  • Work the chile, if you’re using it, into the jar with the garlic scapes.
  • In a small saucepan heat the vinegar, salt, and sugar with 1 cup of water until simmering and salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the garlic scapes to cover them (you may not use all of the vinegar mixture). Seal the jar. Let it sit until cool, then store it in the refrigerator for at least 6 weeks and up to six months.

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  The Market is open for ordering! WE HAVE RAW COW'S MILK!!


Welcome new Grower Jersey Fresh Milk!



Dawson Farms in Watkinsville, GA will be making weekly drops of fresh, Jersey raw milk in gallons from their Farm. I talked to Farmer Dawson and they take great pride in their cows and the milk they produce! It stays fresh two weeks or more and has lots of cream on top! It will be listed under Rancho Alegre Farms and I hear from Pilar that you will love the creamy taste!
Raw milk is extremely hard to find in our area so please give him your support so he can continue to keep us stocked in yummy raw milk!


Want to celebrate your July 4th in style with a fresh pig for your BBQ?



Brady at Double B Farm is selling 1/4 hog share, 1/2 hog share or a whole hog! They have piglets from 6 weeks and up.
Each share weight is dependent on hog size at harvest. However, a 1/2 hog share usually weighs between 75-80 lbs.
Their hogs are raised outdoors on a diet of grass, weeds, garden goodies and a 100% NON GMO ration grown right here in Georgia!Our hogs are born, raised and processed on their farm.
They are selling BBQ pigs for July 4th so get yours through our Market today!!


Workshops for July

Sugar Shockers – How to Be Avoid Hidden Sugar Additives and Stay Healthy

Sugar Shockers Workshop
Are you conscious of your sugar consumption but not sure how where to start? Meet with Ashley who will show you how to read labels and ingredient lists, meet sugar guidelines and be aware of amounts of sugar in common foods, including so called “healthy” foods.

Tue. July 7, 2015 | 7:00 PM
Cost: Free.

To attend please RSVP on facebook or meetup.com.


Chemical Free Cleaning with Essential Oils Workshop

Chemical Free Cleaning with Essential Oils Workshop
Meet with Cheryl of Gwinnett Locally Grown to learn about the benefits of chemical free cleaning with essential oils. She will show you how to create your own effective and all-natural cleaning products that kill germs without adding any harsh or toxic chemicals. Please bring your own 8 oz jar to take home your own laundry detergent.

Thur. July 16, 2015 | 7:00 PM
Cost: Free.

To attend please RSVP on facebook or meetup.com.

In other news….




What’s up with the Salmon?
Back in Time Farm will be supplying Alaskan Wild Caught salmon through his son, Running Wild Alaskan Seafood, LLC.
This deliciously fresh salmon is carefully selected directly from the fishermen’s nets from the cold Alaskan waters before it ever enters the ship’s hold. Only the best is chosen to become part of " Running Wild Alaskan Seafood’s" premium offerings. The fish is immediately bled and iced down before making the short boat ride to the processor located in Homer, Alaska. Here it is quickly processed and flash frozen (to ensure freshness) then packed into coolers for the overnight trip to Georgia. This is the freshest salmon available without going to Alaska to catch it yourself. Red Sockeye salmon is packed with flavor and nutrition.
We are within a week or so of having this salmon at our very own market!The packages will be 8 ounces and sell for $9.50 a pack.
I have emailed all those interested that emailed me and I will be making sure that when they place their orders, they have priority. But there will be enough for Market sales. This will be the first catch and then we are hoping for a second catch 3 weeks later, but that isn’t guaranteed yet.
So watch for the email to buy coming in about a week or two.

As Always….

Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.

Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!

If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!

Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.

CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!

Thanks for all your support!

Shop often and eat well!

Cheryl Gelatt
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com

Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm

Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.