Stones River Market:  The Market is Back Open

Market News

The Market is back open this morning and produce is starting make a bigger appearance. New varieties of lettuce are available as well as an abundance of other greens. Garlic scapes have arrived too.

The weather has been consistently warm and if you are interested in starting a home garden, we have plenty of different plants that are perfect for anyone to grow. Now is the time to get your growing.

Notes from our vendors this week:

From Chef Jenny with JENuine Health

Strawberry Sweet Treats – this special treat was made especially for the Franklin Farmer’s Market strawberry festival. It’s a delightful mix of toasted sunflower, pumpkin, and poppy seeds that are sweetened with freeze dried strawberries, agave, and coconut sugar. For more information about the products visit the new website at: www.sostn.com.

From Linda with Dogwood Valley Greenhouse

We have only one succulent planter and one windowsill herb garden left, so get yours soon! We do have lots of beautiful hanging baskets as well, nice for your patio this summer. Pick up an Aloe vera plant to help when you get sunburn – because you know you will!! Our tomato plants didn’t like the warm temperature in the plant room and are taller than planned, but still very healthy, and now reduced in price. Among perennial friends flowering this week are the astilbes, beard-tongue, carnations, coral bells, pincushion flowers, small sedums, yarrows, gauras, and lavenders. The many types of ferns and herbs are all looking really nice. Gift certificates from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse are available in any denomination on the market.

Thanks so much!

Blessings,
Linda

From Sean with Nuance Coffee & Tea

Nuance Coffee & Tea has added four new coffees, to our offerings, this week. A Colombian “Dulima”, Tanzanian Peaberry, Honduran (FTO) and a D.R. of Congo “Triple Picked”. Don’t forget that we have Bodum brand, 70th Anniversary Edition, French Press and Assam teapot sets. Just go to the “Coffee and Tea” category and then click on “Brewing Accessories” to order these great new items. They make great gifts for Father’s day! Enjoy!

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

I am taking a break from recipes. Look for them to return soon.

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Dogwood Valley Greenhouse

We have only one succulent planter and one windowsill herb garden left, so get yours soon! We do have lots of beautiful hanging baskets as well, nice for your patio this summer. Pick up an Aloe vera plant to help when you get sunburn – because you know you will!! Our tomato plants didn’t like the warm temperature in the plant room and are taller than planned, but still very healthy, and now reduced in price. Among perennial friends flowering this week are the astilbes, beard-tongue, carnations, coral bells, pincushion flowers, small sedums, yarrows, gauras, and lavenders. The many types of ferns and herbs are all looking really nice. Gift certificates from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse are available in any denomination on the market.

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  Sunday Market Reminder! Welcome Back BeeBerry Farms!

The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.

MARKET NEWS

Welcome back BeeBerry Farms!

Kevin at BeeBerry Farms has wonderful Certified Naturally Grown strawberries! As the season progresses they will have blueberries, blackberries and raspberries! Yum!!
You can choose from fresh that are picked within 24 hours or fresh frozen that are both sweet and juicy!
Check out their Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/BeeBerryFarms

Get your strawberries this week!

Workshops
Join us for a workshop! You’ll be amazed by the plethora of information and lessons offered by our fantastic workshop instructors. Our workshops cover subjects such as gardening, nutrition, nutrient dense foods, natural remedies, essential oils, and much more!
Our goal is to host one workshop a week which will always be on Tuesday. The workshop schedule will rotate from 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM for the community’s convenience. The farm brings workshops to the community as an outreach to share the wealth of knowledge we have attained over the years. We do not charge for these events but allow the speakers to charge a fee to cover their time and supplies. We hope everyone will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Please share this with all your friends and family and RSVP via FB Eventsand/or Meet-Up.

Workshops @ the Farm

*Easy Paleo Meals with Keila Workshop – Lose Weight, Have More Energy
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00pm
RSVP on Facebook or Meetup.com
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_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 imput!

Remember…
The Market is 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.

CLG:  Opening Bell: New Grower, ANP & Plant Sale!!!

Good afternoon,
Two bits of good news for CLG: First, Arkansas Natural Produce will deliver this Friday so look for their wonderful products. Second, we are happy to introduce a new Grower! Weal and Woe Farm. I’ve been out to the farm and found an impressive array of vegetables that will be available during the year. Please take a look at the photos Katie has posted and you’ll see the promise of a fruitful season.

A Note from Weal and Woe Farm:
Weal and Woe Farm is just a stone’s throw from Conway in Perry County. It is run by Katie Beaton and Andy Olson, and is home to a flurry of activity, providing Central Arkansas with high quality vegetables and cut flowers. Weal and Woe Farm is dedicated to growing delicious and seasonal food for Arkansans in a manner that is environmentally friendly to the farm and land we call home. We don’t use synthetic chemicals, choosing intensive management and a good dose of hard work to deal with pest and weed pressures. We welcome your feedback and questions and are excited to be a part of the Conway Locally Grown market!

A Note from Barnhill Orchards:
New this week: cabbage & cauliflower, offered individually and in combinations!

We would also like to thank Jerry Markham from Bluebird Hill Berry Farm for giving each customer and volunteer a complimentary dozen eggs on Friday! He brought 66 dozen eggs to say THANKS for your support.

Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table.

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

Dodgeville, WI:  The Dodgeville Market is open

We had two people join the market this week. While our initial offerings are limited, we now have something to start with. As market manager and grower I hope to share prospective about what is available and how conditions are in our Market area.

We continue to plant both seeds and plants on a daily basis. I note that my seeded lettuce is coming along very well that which has been put out by plants struggle to get established in the windy conditions we have had.

Please share your comments about the online market with me. I only know if it works if you respond to us in some fashion.

As always I can be reached at 345-5895 or at the Saturday Market.

Roger

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Time to Order Local Farm Products!

Happy Sunday morning!

This morning opens another week of shopping at Manchester Locally Grown online farmers’ market. The market will be open for ordering until Tuesday at 10 pm, and pickup will be on Thursday from 3:00 till 4:30.

This year-round online farmers’ market offers eggs, herbal products, local honey, vegetables & greens, live plants, and beef and pork products, all produced on local farms. We appreciate your support of your friends and neighbors who have grown and produced these items.

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NEWS AND NOTES

This week we have the pleasure of welcoming a new farmer to our market. Paccman Ranch, located in Hillsboro, is the home of Phillip and Abi’s Cattle Company, founded on family values and love for the final product. Our animals are nurtured from the womb to the table. No hormones are ever used and antibiotics are only used for the life-saving treatment of our animals. We finish our beef with locally grown grains and forage for a premium product that is unmatched in flavor and texture. We guarantee you will be satisfied!

From Dogwood Valley Greenhouse:
We have only one succulent planter and one windowsill herb garden left, so get yours soon! We do have lots of beautiful hanging baskets as well, nice for your patio this summer. Pick up an Aloe vera plant to help when you get sunburn – because you know you will!! Our tomato plants didn’t like the warm temperature in the plant room and are taller than planned, but still very healthy, and now reduced in price. Among perennial friends flowering this week are the astilbes, beard-tongue, carnations, coral bells, pincushion flowers, small sedums, yarrows, gauras, and lavenders. The many types of ferns and herbs are all looking really nice. Gift certificates from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse are available in any denomination on the market.

A SAMPLING OF ITEMS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK FROM OUR LOCAL FARMERS:

(L to R) Ham Slices from Weaver Farms, Mixed Lettuce from Frontier Family Farms,.

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Ordering will be open until Tuesday at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on Thursday between 3:00 and 4:30 at Square Books, 113 East Main Street, Manchester. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday, if it’s more convenient for you to pick it up then. If you prefer to utilize this free service, please make a note on your order or call my cell at (931) 273-9708.

Thanks so much for your support of Manchester Locally Grown Market, all of our growers, local food, and our right to eat it. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. Nothing makes a farmer more excited than seeing new customers on the market!

Blessings,
Linda

Here is the complete list for this week.

Siloam Springs, AR:  Online Market is Open!

The Wednesday Market:  Time to Order

Good evening.

The Wednesday Market is open. Please place your orders by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up Wednesday between 3 and 6 p.m. Check the website for all of this week’s product listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market

The end of the school year is nigh. It’s going to be quite a week full of special activities for my children, with parties, honors programs, and soccer tournaments. These endings are bittersweet. We celebrate the achievements and look forward to new opportunities and experiences, but look back fondly at the time spent with those special people who touched our lives this year.

I am deeply saddened at the passing of my friend Don Collins, who died on Thursday. There just aren’t enough positive adjectives to describe the loving, giving spirit of this man. A statesman and a gentleman he was! He worked tirelessly for many worthy causes in Pike County, and I had the privilege of serving alongside him for several years on the Zebulon Downtown Development Authority and the SlowExposures Photography show. Don, you will be greatly missed!

To our customers and farmers, as always, we thank you for supporting locally grown agriculture.

May all of you have a good week, and we’ll see you on Wednesday.

Thanks,

Beverly

ALFN Local Food Club:  The Market is Open and Buzzing

Sunday May 17, 2015

The rains this week have provided habitat for a multitude of buzzing winged-vampires in my backyard. However, the market is also buzzing with action and cyber-sultry commerce. Got an itch for local food? We’ve opened the ALFN market ready to help you scratch that itch with Arkansas produce, plants, and products.

The past couple of weeks another buzz has been in the news—bees. Last summer, beekeepers of the American Beekeeping Federation lost 42% of their bees. Such extreme losses are attributed to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) which involves the massive die-off of whole colonies. For a decade, scientists have been trying to ascertain the source of this alarming illness. For years, people have wondered if CCD is related to long-term exposure to low levels of pesticides used in industrial agriculture. For example, much attention has been directed towards the possible negative effects from neonicotinoid, a widely used insecticide. Neonicotinoids (Neonics) are coated on seeds and are absorbed into the tissue of the plants as they grow. Neonics show up in pollen and nectar of the plants. Of course, the pesticide industry has denied allegation which link CCD to neonics. However, last month two studies came out in Nature that pushes correlation towards causation (Study 1 , Study 2 ). These studies not only showed neonics cause harm to pollinators, but also revealed bees will select nectar laced with neonics over unlaced nectar. It’s possible the bees get a buzz off the neonic nectar just like humans get a buzz off nicotine in cigarettes.

Today, millions of acres are planted in monocultures that require countless bees for pollination. Mono-croppers request thousands of hives from across the nation to spend a few weeks in their fields to pollinate their almond trees, fruit trees, and berry bushes. CCD is one more apocalyptic sign of our unsustainable food practices. However, alternatives to industrial agriculture are germinating all over the country. ALFN brings local produce pollinated by local bees to your table. Support our growers, support local food economies, support local agriculture free of chemical addictions like neonics, and bolster a food system of resilience.

Buzz on!

Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager

P.S. There are some great documentaries covering CCD and those who are fighting the problem and helping bees through sustainable practices. Check out this listing of top documentaries on the subject.

Bedford County:  2nd Market Week

The Market Is Open!!

Good evening,

The market is now open!

This week;

Botanical Harmony Farm now have their Oatmeal Unscented soap listed on the market, appologies for it not being there last week. A great way to try their soaps is the 6 Imperfect cuts for just $10.

For those of you asking after Alfresco Pasta, they are on vacation this week but should have their products available in the next couple of weeks.

From Linda, Dogwood Valley Greenhouse
We have only one succulent planter and one windowsill herb garden left, so get yours soon! We do have lots of beautiful hanging baskets as well, nice for your patio this summer. Pick up an Aloe vera plant to help when you get sunburn – because you know you will!! Our tomato plants didn’t like the warm temperature in the plant room and are taller than planned, but still very healthy, and now reduced in price. Among perennial friends flowering this week are the astilbes, beard-tongue, carnations, coral bells, pincushion flowers, small sedums, yarrows, gauras, and lavenders. The many types of ferns and herbs are all looking really nice. I’m getting all these listed on the market as fast as I can, so check back in a couple days if you don’t see what you want. Gift certificates from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse are available in any denomination on the market.

I am sure you will all be very pleased to know that the first market week was a success! Also, we have spoken to more growers this week about being on the market.

Derrick Hill from the Shelbyville Times-Gazette kindly came to the market opening last week so, there will be an article about the market in the next couple weeks.

Important Market Information

Customers have from Saturday 5pm until Tuesday at 9pm to place orders. The market will be closed Tuesday evening.

On Thursday’s from 4:45pm – 6:00pm customers can pick up their orders at 865 Union St Shelbyville, TN 37160 (opposite Piggly Wiggly). This is where customers are to pay for their orders in check or cash.

If you have any problems or any questions please do not hesitate to ask (our contact info is above)

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the website, on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Bedford County Locally Grown products, so we can try it too!