The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Joyful Noise Acres Farm: The on-line market is open for ordering.
The robins have been scouring the yard for bugs and worms, the peach tree has a few open blossoms, the daffodils have struggled to open their frozen blooms and I am preparing the beds to receive the seeds of spring vegetables. Ahh, spring, can hardly stand waiting. What plans are you making for warmer days?
The market is open for ordering and there is plenty of good stuff to order from. We have gotten lamb and beef bones in the freezer. Think about the greens in your yard that can be chopped and put into a light winter soup full of nourishing minerals and vitamins.
The baked goods selection has something for everyone, chocolate, gluten free, decadent, healthy – ohh my waistline!
Don’t forget to look at the Personal care items for your soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc. Once you start using pure items on your hair and skin, you will not want to go back to commercial. These items are organic with no harsh chemicals.
Get your orders in and see you Wednesday.
Blessings,
Mary Beth
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
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a blessed weekend!
Nora
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 Twitter: @conwaygrown
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Republican Valley Produce: The market is open, but the tank is running on "E"
We are quickly running out of produce and that is ok with me. It is time to get started on this years plantings. With a beautiful 8 day forecast, I am really getting excited for this season. We have 1 case of onions, 1800-2000 plants coming next week and then 2 cases the week after that. Everyone will be planted by hand with care. It is all in a days work. We have a good start with tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower so far and we will be starting 360-400 peppers this weekend along with many other crops. If possible, I will be moving some seedlings out to the high tunnels to start hardening off and to make room for the next batch of seedlings to get started.
The market is open, but I am all out of lettuce and the kale needs a few weeks to grow. We do have a decent supply of Collard greens, spinach and green onions along with root vegetables.
Have a great week. Orders are due by Saturday at 10:00pm.
Jay
Champaign, OH: Enough, Already!
I know that I speak for all of us when I say…please just take these freezing cold days and give us some rays of sunshine, some warm breezes, and a hint of spring like weather…haven’t we had enough??
Apparently not since I am sitting here trying to get warm in layers of clothing and a glass of wine.
Well, until we get through this, let our little local market of love warm you up, light your fire, be your ray of sun!
I am opening the market, tonight, take the next few days to think about what you need, what you want, and how we can make that happen for you in the best way we know how…
Have a great evening!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Jonesborough Locally Grown: Our new marquee!
Next time you are at the store—(perhaps tomorrow for apple bread pudding or homemade garden pizza!)—be sure to look up and see our wonderful new chalkboards! A big thank you to Store Manager Matt Dobson for the construction and hanging-up of the boards, and to Misty Dempsey for lending her artistic and design talents!
We chose chalkboards so we have the ability to change our message seasonally, and you will see we plan to continue our “know your farmer” theme with a place to feature a farmer. Here’s a preview: 
Jonesborough Locally Grown: Saturday 3/7---Breakfast and Lunch at Boone St. Market
Join us this Saturday, March 7, for sorghum-apple bread pudding for breakfast or a slice of garden vegetable pizza for lunch! Breakfast from 10-11:30 and lunch from 11:30-3:30.
Make sure to check out our local in-store goodies too, including:
- Fresh Greens (salad mix, cabbage, spinach, kale)
- An assortment of local cheeses
- Pot Pies
- Breads and baked desserts
- A variety of local meats (beef, pork, chicken, lamb, trout)
- Seeds to start your very own garden with
….and more!
See you at the farm store!
*If you’re looking for a specific item, please call us and make sure we have it…we’re happy to set it aside! 753-4722
Russellville Community Market: Inclement Weather
Hello all,
Due to the inclement weather, and the likelihood of the roads refreezing by market pick up time, RCM has decided NOT to hold a market day today, March 5th.
If you need to contact a market manager, you may do so by emailing us at RussellvilleCommunityMarket@gmail.com or directly at 913-636-8193.
Stay safe, stay warmm!
-RCM
Gwinnett Locally Grown: The Market is open for ordering! Mother Earth Meats Group Buy!
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
Time to order from Mother Earth Meats(MEM)!
Now is the time to take advantage of a group buy with Mother Earth Meats! If you have never done an order from Mother Earth Meats, I encourage you to do so. They 
produce grass-fed, ethically-raised and organic fed meats, including chicken, bison, beef and pork. By ordering in bulk, the savings are huge!! Ordering is easy:
Immediate payment is required after you place your order on their website: www.motherearthmeats.com. They will prompt you to call in to make payment as they are no longer using PayPal for payments.
Here’s how to order:
1- Place your order of Mother Earth Meats on their website before Tuesday, March 10th.
2- At checkout, fill out the Shipping Address with OUR address as follows: Rancho Alegre Farm, 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. Click on Buyer’s Club so you are not charged shipping! Remember to call them to pay for the order so it will get delivered to us.
3- Forward us your order confirmation via email with subject line MEM ORDER* to grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
4- Pick-up your order Saturday, March 21st here at Rancho Alegre Farm.The exact time will be communicated a day or so before.
Also, browse through to see all the great Growers we have and maybe you will find something new!
Remember, we have items like dog treats, wonderful raw honey and our pork farmer, Brady who came on with more items a couple weeks ago! We are working to get more jams, freshly canned items and more dry goods, so stay tuned!
_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 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.
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market News
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
New! Natural Deodorants
Southern Essentials has 2 new products on the market – Lemongrass/ Tea Tree/ Litsea Cubeba Deodorant and Anti Bacterial Blend Deodorant.
These natural deodorants are formulated to help you to stay feeling fresh without the use of any harmful chemicals. I’ve personally tested both and they really work!
Southern Essentials’ Vegetable Based Formula Contains:
- No Animal Products and is Not tested on Animals
- No Petroleum Products
- No Preservatives
- No Alcohol
- No Aluminum
- No Artificial Colors
- No Artificial Fragrances
- No Fillers
- No Dyes
- No Parabens
Here are a few tips that will help you adjust to using a natural deodorant versus an antiperspirant
- Apply deodorant to underarms then smooth with fingers to coat entire underarm
- During the day if you experience extra perspiration-wipe off with a tissue
- For an extra strength deodorant you can add an additional drop of essential oil of your choice
Ingredients for Lemongrass/ Tea Tree/ Litsea Cubeba Deodorant: ( Organic ) Extra Virgin Coconut Oil , Cocoa Butter , Beeswax , Fractionated Coconut Oil , Arrowroot Powder , Zinc Oxide , Avocado Oil , Diatomaceous Earth ( Food Grade ), Shea Butter , Shelf Stable Probiotic Blend , Lemongrass Essential Oil , Tea Tree Essential Oil , Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil
Ingredients for Anti Bacterial Deodorant : ( Organic ) Extra Virgin Coconut Oil , Cocoa Butter , Beeswax , Fractionated Coconut Oil , Arrowroot Powder , Zinc Oxide , Avocado Oil , Diatomaceous Earth ( Food Grade ), Shea Butter , Shelf Stable Probiotic Blend , Clove (Bud), Lemon (organic), Cinnamon (Bark), Eucalyptus (Globulus), Ravensara (organic), Rosemary (organic), Tea Tree (AAA) Australian essential oils
Recipe to Detoxify Your Armpits – The use of this recipe will help your body adjust to using natural deodorant
1 tbsp bentonite Clay
1 tbsp cider vinegar
Mix together and add a few drops of water if needed to produce a smooth consistency. Smooth under you arms and let stand for 5 – 10 minutes. Rinse underarms. If you experience irritation discontinue use. This is a natural cleanser and is great to use in the morning before you shower. This will give you an extra fresh feeling that will last most of the day.
Market News
Eggs Update- Sadly, Kevin from BeeBerry Farms had thin his flock and will no longer have enough eggs to offer the co-op. He only has enough for his family. It was becoming very hard to sustain his flock and wants to concentrate on other farm activities. Going forward he will only be providing organically grown berries – blueberries, strawberries and blackberries. Look for these on the market when they are in season.
Rocky Acres has increased the amount of eggs available. They also have new layers and are offering small and medium eggs in addition to their large eggs they offer weekly. Rocky Acres provides fresh brown eggs produced by pastured Golden Comet hens fed a supplemental feed made only from non gmo corn, sunflower seed, millet, and other grain products when available. No soybean meal. Hens are housed in an open air barn with outside access to grass.
Recycle NGE Boxes – Don’t forget to bring your boxes to pick up if you would like NGE to reuse/recycle your box. There’s a large gray plastic bin by the roll up door at the warehouse for you to deposit your box. Please make sure all your boxes are folded flat.
Wilderness Family Naturals Group Buy- Our group buy order has still not shipped. Since WFN is shipping from Minnesota they will not ship until temperatures are at least close to freezing. This is to ensure nothing cracks or is damaged before it gets to us. Once I receive the tracking information I will contact those who have ordered and give an update.
HELP! We need Volunteers!!
We need volunteers next week!
THANK YOU Marie, Diana, Pam, Tanya, Chuck, and Stephanie for helping on Tuesday! You guys are truly a blessing! We couldn’t have a co-op without volunteers and we appreciate you all so much!
If you are interested in volunteering, I have created a volunteer sign up on Signup Genius. I am asking for volunteers to sign up for 1 hour shifts from 2p to 6:45 pm. 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. Here is the link to the sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA623A7FA7-volunteer
The link is also posted on the About page on our website.
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.
Grass Fed Cheese – 3/13/15 – 3/15/15
Vital Choice (Wild Caught Seafood Only) – 3/27/15 – 3/29/15
Unrefined Maple Syrup – Grade B- TBD Spring 2015
Sorghum Syrup – TBD Spring 2015
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!