The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
To visit the authoring market’s website, click on the market name located in the entry’s title.
Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Locally Grown - Availability for September 24th, 2013
Hey Local Food Lovers,
This week’s message is coming at ya a little late. But hopefully a reminder that you’ve still got close to 12 hours of shopping left will help you get a yummy order in this week. Before I get into what kind of stuff we’re into behind the scenes this week, let’s talk about what’s to eat on the market.
Okra is everywhere. From three different farms and two different colors. My father in law has been doing the cooking the last few weeks and I love how he cross cuts the okra into these beautiful artistic long pieces that are easier to grab with chopsticks. There are some gorgeous peppers coming through the market these days. I love the variety of sizes, colors and flavors. You can add peppers to almost any meal to punch it up. Peas are also flowing. You can spot the pea lovers out there as many of them have already stocked up on several pounds of peas. Just think of that shelling time as a form of deep meditation. You can hum, peas are good, peas are good. It’ll make you sleep better.
Before I go this week I want to mention something that we hope to mention more in the months ahead. One of the goals of Locally Grown is to get more good food to people who want it, including those who find it difficult to afford. That’s why earlier this year we applied for and received an EBT machine that accepts SNAP payments (used to be called food stamps back in the day). We only have one machine for our Clarkesville location right now, but are in the process of applying to receive a second one at our Gainesville Location. We stay so busy around here we have not done a great job of promoting this program. If anyone is willing to help us over the next several months in identifying ways and places to get the word out to those who receive SNAP benefits, this is a program we’d like to see grow.
We’ll let you know when the Gainesville EBT is received and working, but in the meantime, our Clarkesvillle Location is ready right now today!
We may try and have a program too to offset the membership costs for EBT users. Perhaps a sponsor or two of this program would do the trick. If you have an idea of a sponsor, please let us know. We’ll be sure and give them appropriate credit for such a good deed.
Well, that’s all we have time for this week. We hope you enjoy this week’s local food offerings and …..
EAT WELL,
Justin, Chuck, Teri and Andrew
Tullahoma Locally Grown: The Market is Open
Hi everyone, Happy Autumn!
The market is open until Wednesday at Noon.
Frontier Family Farm has plenty of lettuce this week. And all things fall are on the market: Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkins, and radishes!
Also this week we have FIVE varieties of Apples! Now is the time to dehydrate, make fermented applsauce, Grain free Apple Clafoutis, and cranberry apple handpies!!
Also I’d like to see if anyone is interested in a group order of fermented cod liver oil from Green Pastures. If so please email me at tullahoma@locallygrown.net
Get started here: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market
What’s in your fridge?
Citrus County Locally Grown: Is Organic Food Really Worth the Cost?
Is Organic Food Really worth the Cost?
Dr. Dodge practiced as a family physician in Citrus County until he retired a few years ago. Dr. Dodge now lives in Texas and among his many other activities publishes wellness news letter.
In the current edition he shares his research on: Is Organic Food Really Worth the Cost?
Link to Wellness Email by Dr. Dodge
Within the article there is reference to the Environmental Working Groups’, pesticide contamination of fruits and vegetables – Dirty Dozen Plus™ and the Clean Fifteen™
Link to Dirty Dozen Plus™ and the Clean Fifteen™ .
CCLG is working with growers to bring regular supplies of organic fruits and vegetables.
All links and references used with kind permission from Dr. Dodge.
Delivery Charges
After analyzing our costs of delivery service, reluctantly, we must increase the home delivery charge to $8.00. Effective immediately.
Dunnellon Pickup and Distribution Point
River Gardens Baptist Church
3429 W. Dunnellon Road
Dunnellon, FL 34433
River Gardens Baptist Church is located on the Northside of W. Dunnellon Rd. (CR488) approximately 1.5 mile West of the junction with US41
Our growers thank you for supporting local growers and businesses. Your orders make a real difference
Pickup is Thursday September 24th
Thank you for supporting your On-Line Farmers Market. Your purchases have made a difference to many families
Your CCLG Team
THE MARKET IS OPEN
The link below will take you there.
South Cumberland Food Hub: Time to Order Local Food!
Good Morning from the South Cumberland Food Hub.
Ferrell Farms has Yellow Squash and Yukon Gold potatoes for sale this week. I love the buttery taste of yellow potatoes, they are my favorites.
Crow Mountain Orchard is out of Asian Pears, but still has several varieties of apples available.
We have lots of other produce and goodies to check out:
Click here to go directly to the Rootedhere Locally Grown Market Page
Have a great day!
Risa
Joyful Noise Acres Farm: The market closes at 8:00 tonight.
Good morning everyone,
Just a reminder to get your orders in as the market closes at 8:00pm. See you Wednesday and thank you for supporting your local farmers.
Know your food, know your farmer.
Blessings,
Mary Beth
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for September 25
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
Welcome to Fall! Looks like the weather’s not going to waste any time getting to my favorite time of year, with lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s later in the week. This is the ideal weather for the leafy greens and brassicas of Autumn, now just seedlings in the growers’ fields. It won’t be long now, with weather like this, for them to make it to your kitchens. Maybe I’m a little strange, but I’m excited by the prospect of making lots of salads again.
You may notice that Covenant Valley Farm doesn’t have anything listed this week. Nolan Kennedy recently learned he’s facing a battle with cancer, and has begun treatments this week. His wife Annie wanted their regular customers to know that they will be back as soon as they get the treatment plan sorted out, and they’d appreciate any sort of positive thoughts you could send their way.
Thank you 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!
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 is open throughout the week here in Athens, and you can find more information about them here: www.athenslandtrust.org. The Washington-Wilkes Farmer’s Market in Washington is open every Saturday 9-12 behind the Washington Courthouse. The Oconee County farmers market is open Saturday mornings in front of the Oconee County Courthouse. The other area markets I haven’t mentioned have yet to open for the season, so far as I 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!
Atlanta Locally Grown: Available for Saturday September 27
I hope this finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. We will see you Saturday between 9-10 at your selected delivery location.
Thank you,
Brady
Conyers Locally Grown: Available for Friday September 26
I hope this finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. We will see you Friday at Copy Central between 5-7 at Copy Central.
Carolina Foothills, SC: Bring on Fall's Beauty!
http://carolinafoothills.locallygrown.net/market
A passing from one season to the next.
Cooler nights lovely days. Fall plantings of carrots, broccoli, Kale, collards, and lettuces coming on nicely. While some beds get a rest.
Remember to get your orders in by 4pm!
There’s food a plenty!
And get your Tilapia now while it’s still swimming. And sbundant! You can’t find this quality and freshness at the grocers. And it’s packed to put right into the freezer!
Love your Farmers, Love your Community!
Eat Well!
Link to the market :
http://carolinafoothills.locallygrown.net/market
DeForest, WI: Availability for Week of September 21
This week, Bauman’s Natural Meats and Pheasants has added some new items, including their farm raised pheasants. Order this week for pickup Friday at Forest Run Farm from 3-6pm, or pickup Saturday at Bauman’s stand at the Hilldale Farmers Market. The Hilldale market is open from 7 am to 1pm.
Sweet corn is still available from Ripp-N-Good, but this could be the last week. Be sure to check out the description.