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Athens Locally Grown:  ALG Market Open for June 11


Athens Locally Grown

How to contact us:
Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @athlocallygrown
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

There are a number of exciting products listed this week! First off, the first berries of the summer are listed, in VERY limited quantities. Blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries are all making their first appearance, which means we ought to be seeing truckloads of them in the coming weeks.

I’m also really excited about a first for ALG: locally grown and bottled cooking oil. Front Field Farm listed this last week and I didn’t see it in time to write about it, but they’ve got it listed again until it’s gone. They grew a plot of non-GMO canola at their farm in Danielsville, and took the seed to a canola mill in Commerce for pressing and bottling. The first run is in, and it’s a really nice product, and not something we’ve seen in Athens for a long, long time. Their first bottling was a small run experiment, but it worked well enough their planning on growing more this season and bottling that as well. Grab some while you can, because there will be a gap between bottlings.

Finally, we welcome Morgan County Cheeseworks to ALG. You’ve likely seen Bob Weckback’s cheese at other markets and restaurant menus around this part of the state, and now you can buy them directly from him through ALG. This week he has both his feta and his own semi-firm style of cheese listed.

Thanks so much for your support of Athens Locally Grown, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. You all are part of what makes Athens such a great area in which to live. We’ll see you on Thursday at Ben’s Bikes at the corner of Pope and Broad Streets from 4:30 to 8pm!

Upcoming Events

UGA Organic Farm Twilight Tour
Organic and sustainable agriculture experts from the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host the fourth annual Organic Twilight Tour on Tuesday, June 23, from 6-8 p.m at the Durham Horticulture Farm at 1221 Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville, Georgia. The open house is a chance for farmers and gardeners to learn about some of the newest research being conducted on the 90-acre farm, where the college’s organic research plots are located. Researchers and students will give talks and describe demonstration plots where the latest organic cultivation practices are tested. This open house is free and no registration is required. More information is available at SustainAgGa.org. A rain date is set for 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. For more information, check the UGA Sustainable Agriculture website at http://SustainAgGA.org or email Jessica Cudnik at jescud@uga.edu.

Inventing a More Sustainable Agriculture: Field Day at UGA J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center’s West Unit
Research faculty and University of Georgia Extension specialists with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are hosting a sustainable agriculture field day at the J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center in Watkinsville, Georgia, on Thursday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. Researchers will discuss the latest findings on production practices for corn and in forages that can help increase profitability and decrease environmental impacts. Farmers and those interested in conservation land management should plan to attend. Registration will be free and is on-site. Parking will be available at the Oconee CountyCivic Center at 2661 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville. Shuttles will transport participants to and from the J. Phil Campbell Sr. West Unit field site every 10 minutes. For more information, check the UGA Sustainable Agriculture website at http://SustainAgGA.org or email Jessica Cudnik at jescud@uga.edu.

UGA Extension’s School Garden Workshop for Teachers
University of Georgia Extension is hosting an online and hands-on training program for Georgia teachers who want to start new school gardens or maximize the use of existing school gardens. The workshop will cover garden care and maintenance as well as strategies to build lesson plans, around the school garden, that cover state standards in all subject areas. Teachers will leave with a complete lesson plan that can be used when they head back to class in the fall. The hands-on workshop portion of the class will be held at in Athens, Georgia, at UGArden on Thursday, June 25. Pre-registration is required and the course will cost $25. Teachers will receive a certificate of completion for their records. To register or for more information, visit http://ugaurbanag.com/schoolgarden.

Other Area Farmers Markets

The Athens Farmers Market is open on Saturdays at Bishop Park and Wednesday afternoons downtown at Creature Comforts. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market from the Athens Land Trust is open Saturday mornings and their farm stand is open Tuesday afternoons. They have a website too. A new Athens Sunday market has opened up at the Classic Center, every Sunday from 11 to 4 now through October. They have a website here: http://www.sundaycentermarket.com. The Comer Farmers Market is open in downtown Comer on Saturday mornings. The Oconee County farmers market is open Saturday mornings in front of the Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville. The Shields Ethridge Cultivator Market is held monthly in Jefferson. If you know of any markets operating, please let me know.

All of these other markets are separate from ALG (including the Athens Farmers Market) but many growers sell at multiple markets. Please support your local farmers and food producers, where ever you’re able to do so!

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!

Green Fork Farmers Market:  Weekly Product List


Dear Green Fork Farmers Market Customers:

It must finally be summer, because Green Fork Farm has basil available this week, and Beyond Organics has new potatoes, yellow squash and zucchini! Bee Well Gardens also has some new plants to choose from.

Back this week: Shiitake mushrooms, spinach, and turnips.

Also available this week:

Vegetables—Swiss chard, lettuce, green onions, kale, beet greens, collard greens, spinach, turnip greens, turnips, new potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, and gourmet salad mix.

Herbs—Basil, sage, mint, dill, lovage, fennel, parsley, oregano, and mixed herb bunches.

Eggs—Pastured chicken and duck eggs (half and whole dozen).

Meat—Pastured chicken and pork.

Fermented foods—Sauerkraut and jalapenos.

Baked goods—Sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies (some made without wheat flour).

Salsa—Made with locally grown and organic ingredients.

Olives and olive oil—organic and directly from the grower in California.

Plants and Flowers—Culinary, medicinal, and pollinator plants, ready-made flower arrangements, fig trees, and tomato plants.

Place your order from now until Tuesday at noon for pickup on Wednesday from 4-7 pm at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.

If you aren’t able to place an order, stop by to shop with us on Wednesday. We will have a variety of items for sale from the table.

See you on Wednesday,

Green Fork Farmers Market

Madison GA:  The Market is Open!!!!!'


See everyone Wed.!

Atlanta Locally Grown:  Available for Saturday June 13


I hope this finds you all doing well.
We are starting to see some great stuff mature in the garden. Unfortunately we are also loosing others. Most of the tender greens are on their way but we still have a few of them.
My son and I dug potatoes this morning. My daughter and I just are a few as fresh made potato chips. An man oh man, they were awsome. And super east to make. Just wash, slice and deep fry till crispy.
We also have plenty of pork available this week, along with a few hog shares ready for delivery.

Thank you and see you Saturday between 9-10 at your selected delivery location. Please remember if you place an order you must pick it up. We prepay the growers for your items and when you do not show to pick up and pay for your order the market is stuck with those items.

Brady

Conyers Locally Grown:  Available for Friday June 12


I hope this finds you all doing well.
We are starting to see some great stuff mature in the garden. Unfortunately we are also loosing others. Most of the tender greens are on their way but we still have a few of them.
My son and I dug potatoes this morning. My daughter and I just are a few as fresh made potato chips. An man oh man, they were awsome. And super east to make. Just wash, slice and deep fry till crispy.
We also have plenty of pork available this week, along with a few hog shares ready for delivery.

Thank you and see you Friday between 5-7 at copy central.

Brady

Palouse Grown Market:  Sunday - Last day to order for the week!


Good Evening!

This is a quick reminder that today is the last day to order from Palouse Grown Market for the week! PGM is closed Monday, Tuesday for Harvest.

Get your fresh, healthy, local food at the click of a button! Ordering is easy and directly benefits local farms, plus, you get the highest quality foods on the market!

We’ll see you at the Tuesday Growers Market at the 1912 Center for pick up from 4-6:30!

Thank you for your supporting local!

Holly
Market Manager

Dawson Local Harvest:  Early June Harvest


DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for June 12

Adding Produce!

HI EVERYBODY!

Each week I’m seeing a little more added to the weekly harvest, This week LEILANI’S is adding Beets, a couple of Peppers, and Green Tomatoes, and next week I expect to have our first ripe red Tomatoes!

And Fresh Shrimp from TOM’S is still available.

Take a look at The Market this week to see all that’s available to you.

THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 8pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Champaign, OH:  The Circle Game


And the seasons they go round and round…
And the painted ponies go up and down…
We’re captive on the carousel of time…
We can’t return we can only look behind…
From where we came…
And go round and round and round…
In the circle game…
(Joni Mitchell-The Circle Game)

So, I have been in a Joni Mitchell state of mind, today. Usually, when I am in need of comfort music or contemplation music or just music to drift away with, I turn to my favorite songstress.

This morning, I was able to get some much needed time to sleep in, I was able to linger over large cups of coffee, and I immediately thought of the past week. On the local front, all outside farmers markets are now open. I manage the Mechanicsburg Farmers and Artisans Market, along with this market. We opened that market, on Tuesday. Then, I vend at the Springfield Farmers Market, which had it’s opening day on Saturday.

Both markets are vibrant, busy, popular venues, as are all of the Champaign County farmers markets. I just happen to be a part of the two mentioned markets. With each opening day, we were met with big hellos, hugs, smiles, and thankfulness that we were once again bringing the goodness of local to the masses.

Along with this little local market of love, I hold all that is local, deep in my heart. I love watching each season roll in, love seeing the produce and products that come with each season. I love greeting treasured vendors, loyal customers, and city/county officials.

I love seeing the produce that will kick off the season, produce that will come in the next few weeks, and the produce that will end the season. Such a circle game of seasons, vendors, products, local love.

My heart, soul, and business are steeped heavily in this rich local tapestry of our county and surrounding county. I love the markets. I love the market families that form. I love the customers. I love the happiness, freedom, and gypsy like ways of the markets. I launched Cosmic Charlie at the Champaign County Farmers Market, many seasons ago. The markets suit my soul, they play well with my free spirit, they show me the love, and let me give the love right back.

And then we have this lovely little market of love…the constant among our outside markets. The umbrella that bridges them all. The little market that could. My heart and soul are also heavily entrenched in this market, the customers, the YMCA, the vendors, and my assistant managers. I hold this market so close. It’s like a seasonal product that you take care of, you love, you nurture, you water, and it continues to grow, produce, and prosper.

So, in this never ending circle game of local, give us a look. Go out and support any of the local outside farmers markets. Get to know what real local is all about. Get to know the faces and names of your producers. Shake hands, give hugs, and be thankful we live in a county that is so rich in all things local.

Also, in this local circle game is the coming and going of seasonal produce. We are at the end of some produce while we are at the beginning of other produce. Take advantage. Catch the local love. Fall in love with this little circle game of local.

The market is open…it’s Sunday evening, time to plan your week, time to let us show you the love of local.

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest for June 7th - No flowers or cheese this week


To Contact Us

Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net

Recipes

Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Blue Cheese and Bacon
What? You haven’t grilled your lettuce yet? Give this a try! Not really a salad, but a hearty side dish!
from Saveur

INGREDIENTS
6 strips bacon
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
5 heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise, rinsed and dried
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat bacon in a 12" skillet over medium heat, and cook, turning once, until crisp and fat is rendered, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate, reserving 2 tbsp. drippings, and let cool; crumble and set aside. Transfer reserved drippings to a bowl, and add oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire; whisk until smooth, and set dressing aside.
2. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. (Alternatively, heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat.) Working in batches, if necessary, place romaine halves cut-side down on grill, and cook, turning once, until charred and slightly wilted, about 4 minutes.
3. Transfer lettuce cut-side up to a serving platter, and season with salt and pepper; drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with reserved bacon and blue cheese.
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Market News

Hello!

We have some wonderful veggies for you this week as we slowly ease into summer. The cool weather crops are on their way out, and we are seeing the first summer squashes and cucumbers starting to come in. Enjoy the greens as we have them, as they usually don’t make it past June. Rocky Glade Farm has listed a very rare treat for Tennessee – rhubarb!
Just missed the strawberries, unfortunately, but still a great treat on its own!

This week will be a little different, as Tally of Turnbull Creek Farm will be on vacation this week with her family. There will be no flowers this week. However, we’ll be back in the routine next week, so hope you flower lovers can hang on until then! Also, there will be no pick ups this week at her farm in Bon Aqua.

The Bloomy RInd will not be offering any cheese selection this week. Please look for Kathleen’s picks next week.

As always, thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday

John and Tallahassee


Coming Events

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!

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Princeton Farm Fresh:  The Market is Open


Finally, summer and warmer weather is here! Along with it are the super yummy veggies that are starting to come along. The tomatoes shouldn’t be too far off now, along with the cucumbers and eggplant. Rock View Farms even has squash this week! I am so excited!!
I have big news coming soon too. Something our town has been needing is coming our way this summer. I will leave you with that little tease, and I promise next week I will spill the beans!
See you on Friday,
Angela