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South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Time to Order Local Food!





It’s time to order from the Cumberland Farmers’ Market
click here to go directly to the marketpage

To Contact Us

Cumberland ’s Market
cumberlandfm@gmail.com
931-592-3399 (no voice mail)

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Market News

THIS JUST IN FROM BROWN’S HOLLAR FARM
We are selling the fresh pumpkin pies again this year as a fundraiser for the GC/Tracy City farmers’ market. Proceeds will go toward a storage room and possibly 1 addition. We will deliver the week of Thanksgiving on Tues. UNLESS you, the customer, request a different date. You may order early, and be sure to put your desired date in the “Leave a Message for the Grower” section.

Also, we have plenty of turnip greens, kale, and jalapeno peppers.

Darlene Seagroves
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DOGWOOD FARM is introducing Spiced Cranberry Apple Chutney. At Tuesday’s market, there will be samples to taste, and jars will be offered for sale, too. This delightful chutney is also available through the online market. Check it out!
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THE COFFEE BREAK OPEN HOUSE will be on Tuesday, December 2, between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (before market). This Coffee Break will target holiday gift-giving to get our customers (and new customers from the Sewanee community) to come see the market and order your wonderful products online. And that day, they will be able to buy items, as well.
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PLACING AN ORDER
Before you order, be sure you see the little shopping cart. If you do not, log out and log in again. If this fails, turn off your computer completely and start again. This includes ordering from smart phones.

If you want to leave a comment for a grower, be sure to put it in the “Leave comment for grower” area in RED beneath the item you’re ordering. Placing comments in the market manager section will not be seen by the growers.
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BIOINTENSIVE GARDENING
We have had several requests for information on biointensive gardening/farming. If you are interested in a very informal discussion group on this subject, please let us know so we can add you to the list, either on the teacher or student side. Everyone is welcome, including those not currently customers or growers on the market.
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NEW DELIVERY DRIVER
If you would like to have your market order delivered, have you contacted Rachel Lynch, the new Sewanee delivery driver? E-mail: radelo50@yahoo.com or phone 931-598-0774.

Don’t forget: Rachel is NOT affiliated with the CFM and, therefore, is not authorized to accept payments of any kind on behalf of the CFM. Payment of all CFM orders MUST be made in advance of Tuesday’s delivery. Checks must be mailed in time to be posted to customer accounts before closing of market ordering on Monday. To ensure your account always has a positive balance, the CFM prefers payments in increments of at least $100.00. Mail checks made out to CFM to Kir Strobel, 744 Timberwood Trace, Monteagle, TN 37356.

Should at-home delivery not work for you, your second option is to leave your order at the Center to be picked up by you or a designée by 6 p.m. Wednesday. As with any left-behind order, there will be a $3.00 fee unless that order has been prepaid in full in advance. Don’t forget there is no freezer at the Center for the forseeable future, so it is imperative your items be picked up in a timely manner.
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PANETTONE COMING FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Be looking for it from Dogwood Farm.
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Don’t forget…
If you do not receive an order confirmation within 5 minutes, your order has NOT been placed in the system. E-MAIL OR CALL US to get the problem solved so you will not be disappointed on market day.

Please remember the market closes at 10 a.m. on Monday; therefore, your order must be completed and placed, and you should be signed out of the software.
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If you have any questions, please call (931.592.3399, no voice mail) or e-mail (cumberlandfm@gmail.com) us.

Kir Strobel & Linda Boynton
Market Co-Managers


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Coming Events

Keep up to date with the CFM by visiting our organization’s blog. or our Facebook Page .

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!

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


Good Morning,
We are running low on bags and egg cartons. Please bring a bag of bags and your empty egg cartons if you can.

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 Saint 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

Champaign, OH:  Get Your Herb On!


Swisher Hill Herbs
Introduces SHH Herbs Stove Top Herb Stuffing mix. Enough Seasoning mix to stuff 14 to 16 lb. turkey or you can make 4 smaller portions of Herb stuffing, either as a stove top or bake it in the oven. $3.50 per 2.2 oz. pkg.
Purchase any product from Swisher Hill Herbs this week and receive absolutely free, a sample of our new Herb Stove Top Stuffing mix! You will receive enough Herb Stuffing mix to make one meal (4 cups) of stuffing plus the recipe. Serves 6
Thanksgiving Specials for Virtual Market week of November 7-13
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Swisher Hill Herbs offer special pricing on selected items for your holiday dinner!
Regular Price Special Price
Apple Pie Spice $2.75 $2.50
Pumpkin Pie Spice $2.75 $2.50
Hot Mulled Cider mix. $2.75 $2.50
Spinach Dip $3.00 $2.50
Plan ahead for those
Turkey leftovers?
Mediterranean Minestrone Soup $4.00 $3.50
White Bean Chicken Chili $3.00 $2.75

Champaign, OH:  Love Love Me Do


Love, love me do…
You know I love you…
I’ll always be true…
So please, love me do…
(The Beatles…Love, love me do)

So, today was one of those days where I just felt the love. Love for me, love for my business, love for our little local market of love, and love for each other…

It’s days and evenings, like this, that make me so happy, and so proud to be a part of this whole local picture. Lots and lots of little things that would mean nothing to anyone else, all add up to showing me just how special these local bonds really are.

One of those sources of love is my love for our vendors. This market has the MOST amazing vendors, around!!! We have amazing products, amazing producers, amazing growers…and, amazing customers that continue to come back, each week, just to show us the love….

I open the market, tonight, with a few announcements…

*Next week will be the last to order apples…get your orders in….we now need to say a fond farewell to Volk Fruit Farm!!

*Connelly’s Maple Syrup is out of product, for now!!! Their products were taken out of stock but they will be back with their new supply, down the line…

*Champaign Berry Farm is now done with the fresh berries of the late season. BUT…you can still get your berry love on with their frozen berries!!! Put some summer love in your freezer…

*Swisher Hill Herbs is introducing a holiday seasoning blend that will be the perfect blend for your Thanksgiving stuffing!!

*Cosmic Charlie will add Cosmic Croutons to the market for the BEST stuffing….amazing assorted croutons combining all of the Cosmic goodness.

*JC Growers has started with their holiday gifts of garlic…take advantage!

*All vendors will be introducing holiday gifts/ideas/products as the weeks progress!

*Look to us for all of your local needs, your local love, and your local nutrition…

Love, love me do…you know I love you…and it couldn’t be more true!

Local Farms First:  Only 2 More Oders Before Thanksgiving!


Greetings Local Farms First Food Lovers,

Only 2 weeks to order before Thanksgiving! It is a perfect time to start stocking up on fingerling potatoes from Rain Crow Farm, apples from Camelot Farm, and all the tasty root veggies that make great side dishes.

Don’t forget to take our customer survey here

2014 Schedule
November delivery days: Wednesday the 12th and Wednesday the 19th
December delivery day: Wednesday the 17th.

Thanks for supporting local family farms,
Erin Griffin – Market Manager
LocalFarmsFirst.org – a 501c3 non-profit
970-641-7682
click here to start shopping on the website:
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  Market is OPEN for orders! Group Buy This weekend


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

GROUP BUY THIS WEEKEND! Unrefined Sea Salts Expect to pick up in 1 to 2 weeks.

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!
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Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  News:Group Buy - Unrefined Sea Salts and more...


Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

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

Group Buy: Unrefined Sea Salts

Our long awaited group for for Unrefined Sea Salts from Saltworks is finally here!

We only order sel gris de Guérande once a year so you don’t want to miss out!

Please expect to pick up your salt order in 1 to 2 weeks. See my gift idea below. During the holidays I gift this salt to friends and family and they absolutely love it!

Sea Salt Description
The French perfected the art of high quality, hand-harvested sea salt by using centuries old Celtic methods. It’s no coincidence they produce the finest grey sea salt in the world. Sel Gris is known for its beautiful grey color, coming from the clay lining the salt ponds, as well as its high moisture content and extraordinary mineral content, with bonus nutrients not found in most sea salts. Over 15% of the material in sel gris de Guérande are trace minerals—possibly the highest of any salt anywhere. 100 grams of sel gris contains about 100 minerals, including 34g of sodium, 287mg calcium, 109mg potassium, 34mg magnesium, 11mg iron, 1mg manganese, and 0.35mg zinc, plus a host of trace minerals like from antimony, copper, germanium, and gold to iodine, to palladium, yttrium, and zirconium.

Sel Gris Tamisé is a medium-sized crystal that is carefully sifted from the brut grains and is comparable to the size of Fleur de Sel. Great for baking and cooking, or to add a delicate crunch to your favorite dish.

Sel Gris Fine is the very same high quality grey salt as the coarser varieties, but is stone ground for easy dispensing from a salt shaker. No additives of any kind are mixed with the salt. The naturally delicious flavor of grey salt and its lower sodium content make this a perfect replacement for ordinary table salt.

Gift Idea- Pour unrefined sea salt into a decorative glass jar, add beautiful ribbon and it’s the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys cooking! You can even add a card with the description above. Makes a perfect Hostess gift too!

Market News

Far East Herbs Demo
Mona from Far East Herbs will be at the market this Tuesday, November 11th from 1pm to 4pm demoing medicinal herbs. This is a great time to try these out and ask questions!

Food Drive for NG Co-op – please see details below. I will have an area set up at pick up to accept your donations.

Group Buy – We will be taking order for Unrefined Sea Salt this weekend. It will not be at pick up this Tuesday. Expect to pick up in 1 to 2 weeks.

Reminder: Pick up ends at 6:45pm on Tuesdays! There are no changes to market due to Thanksgiving holiday. We will have normal pick up during Thanksgiving week.

Volunteers Needed!

THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Tanya, Marie, and Margaret for helping out on Tuesday!!! 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!

Food Drive for North Gwinnett Co-op

My daughter is currently collecting pantry items to help the North Gwinnett Co-op to stock their shelves for the upcoming holiday season. Please see my daughter’s note below. I will have boxes set up at pick up for you to drop your donations. Thank you in advance for your donations.

Help the Hungry of Gwinnett!
Hi co-op members! I’m Nadira Lea, and I am working on a project for FOCUS called GMA (Giving Myself Away). For my project, I am collecting boxed, bagged, or canned pantry items. I will be donating these items to the NG Co-op. Please leave the items you plan to donate at the co-op this Tuesday. Please assure that all items donated aren’t expired. Thank you for your help!

Personal Training Co-op Discount from Body Construction

My name is Kelly Bryant and I have been a member of the Suwanee Whole Life Co-op for a couple of years. The co-op has provided our family convenient access to healthy and local foods that we love! I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a personal trainer and I enjoy helping others to achieve their nutritional and health goals through functional nutrition and working out.

My husband and I own personal training studios in Duluth and Buckhead, where we have been in business for 18 years. The type of strength training that we specialize in is called “Superslow” (or slow movement high intensity) training. This type of training is different than the common “faster” training styles that often create lifetime muscle and joint issues. Our method of training is easy on your joints, effectively increases strength, while reducing body fat, increasing lean muscle mass, and improving overall health.

This training is also perfect for time-crunched individuals because you get superior results in as little as 20-30 minutes a week – No more running to the gym 4-5 times a week and spending an hour each time. Our private studios have state-of-the-art equipment which can be adjusted to fit all different sizes of people.

We also have no membership fees and you only pay month-to-month. Please contact me to schedule an appointment for a FREE training session to learn more and experience the workout.

I would enjoy the opportunity to meet you! PLUS, just for Suwanee Whole Life Co-op members only, I am offering a second FREE session when you sign up for at least 4 sessions of training. Kelly Bryant 706-207-6922; kbryantrd@gmail.com.

Please check out our website www.bodyconstruction.com

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.

Saltworks – Unrefined Sea Salts – 11/7/14 – 11/9/14

Wilderness Family Naturals – Organic Coconut Oils/Pantry Items – 11/21/14 – 11/23/14

Green Pasture – Fermented Cod Liver Oils – 11/28/14 – 11/30/14

Grass Fed Cheeses – TBD December

Raw Mixed Nuts – Bulk – TBD December

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!

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  The Market is open for ordering!


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 Mother Earth Meats!!

Delivery will be Saturday, November 22nd in time for Turkey Day!!

Speaking of which, when you place your order, you can also order your Thanksgiving turkey!

Please remember to email us a copy of your order so that we make sure your order comes here safe and sound!!

In stock now! Saddle Creek Bee Farm specializes in pure raw wildflower honey. This honey is collected from Gwinnett and Barrow Counties. It is a great item to beat those allergies! Mixed selection of squeezable plastic, and glass containers.

We also have Wilderness Family Naturals Coconut Sugar, Flour and Organic Popcorn in the Market for sale! When you come to pick up your order, check them out! They are also now online!

Remember we have Kombucha available! If you are not familiar with it, Kombucha is a naturally fermented tea with natural probiotics! It has been around for centuries originating in Asia. It is said to have healing properties and because it is naturally fermented, is a great support for the digestive system. When your here, ask me for a sample! I’d love your feedback!

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. If you are interested in Goat’s Milk, contact Nic The Goat Guy at 404-542-0981. We generally have some goat’s milk available during market hours, whether you have placed a market order or not. Please contact him first though to confirm. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.

Republican Valley Produce:  RVP Online Farmers Market is NOW OPEN!


The Online Market is NOW OPEN. The market will be open until Saturday night until 10pm. Please place an order by then and we will harvest your order and have it ready for you to pick up on the Westside of the Courthouse on Tuesday between 5:00 and 5:30. The only delivery will be to Wakefield school and Clay Center.

If you have any questions, please email Jay at jaysleichter@yahoo.com

The Cumming Harvest - Closed:  Newsletter - November 5, 2014


Market News

Good Morning! I’ve got so much to tell you today…so many exciting things happening at the market.

Welcome Pascale Chambers
Please welcome Pascale Chambers to the market as my assistant market manager. I’m very excited to be able to work with someone with similar goals and passions. Pascale is a customer, volunteer and grower with The Cumming Harvest and has some great ideas that we will be implementing soon. In fact, her first initiative is to add an educational opportunity and hold a “How to make your own Kombucha” class. You can find out more about this class and sign up online under the category, “Classes”. Please come by to welcome Pascale to the market this Saturday.

Welcome Seven Sisters Scones
We’d also like to welcome Seven Sisters Scones to the market. At Seven Sisters Scones we sell a variety of gourmet sweet and savory scones- over 36 flavor combinations- that are made from scratch with only high quality ingredients. Our variety of scone flavors can be eaten as a snack, meal and even dessert. They are a perfect treat or meal for anyone looking for a quick and healthy option. Gluten free options are available as well.

For more information about us, please visit our web site www.sevensistersscones.com

Treats
Come by this Saturday to sample yummy scones from Seven Sisters Scones and warm your tummy with a holiday coffee blend from JavaGenesis Coffee Roasters.*

Lizzie’s Pantry
Starting this week, Lizzie’s Pantry will begin selling online every 1st week of the month. Stock up for your months worth, she’ll be back the 1st week of December.
Our mission is simple. Lizzie’s Pantry makes eating healthy affordable, yummy and fun.
We delivering Farm-to-Table grains, flours, cereals, quality ingredients, gourmet NON GMO spices, premium products for cooks, and bakers who care.

Lizzie’s Pantry is proud to offer the Wheat Montana line of grains, flours and mixes that are GMO Free, Certified Chemical Free, All Natural, Nothing Added, Nothing Removed, Simply Delicious! Wheat Montana grains are also verified as part of the NON GMO Project! These grains and flours are unmatched in quality and standard.
Plus, we have everything you need to store your pantry basics!

All products offered in the markets are –
GMO Free
Chemical Free
All Natural

Orobianco
Mark your calendars, Orobianco Mozzarella will be selling online every 2nd week of the month. Look for
the best fresh mozzarella cheese and original mozzarella creations back on November 12th.

Green Pasture
Green Pasture Cod Liver Oil and Coconut Oils have been listed online for the last 3 weeks. This is the last week to place your order online. I will be placing the final group order on Friday 11/7. The next group order will not be until late December so check your bottles to see if you need to order now.

LOCATION
Building 106, Colony Park Dr. in the Basement of Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040.
Google Map

PICK UP HOURS
Saturday from 10-12pm.
106 Colony Park Drive, Suite 100 Cumming, GA 30040
Please contact me if you have any questions, problems or suggestions. EMAIL ME

To view the harvest today and tomorrow till 8pm, visit “The Market” page on our website, The Cumming Harvest

CLASSES


November 22 – 9-9:45am – Join us to learn about how to make your own Kombucha Tea! Kombucha is a probiotic tea that has many, many health benefits. It is simple and inexpensive to make, good for you and of course, delicious. Price of class will include a Kombucha kit – everything you need to make your first batch of Kombucha including the scoby (kombucha mushroom). We will also have some different flavored Kombucha teas for you to try. Nov 22th at 9am – 9:45 am Class size is limited – reserve your spot by Nov 17th. Class will be held next door to the market in The Cumming Harvest kitchen classroom.

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!