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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Green Fork Farmers Market: No market this Wednesday
Dear Green Fork Farmers Market Customers,
This week is Bikes, Blues, and BBQ! Since our market is on Dickson St., we think it might be best to take this week off because the traffic and parking could be an issue with all of the festivities beginning on Tuesday and Wednesday.
We really appreciate you as customers and will be happy to receive your order next week for our market on Wednesday, October 1.
Hope you have a great week!
Green Fork Farmers Market
The Wednesday Market: Time to Order
Good afternoon to all within The Wednesday Market community.
The Market is open. Please place your order by 10 p.m. on Monday. Orders are ready for pick up on Wednesday between 3 and 6 p.m. Be sure to check the website for all of this week’s offerings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Thank you for supporting locally grown agriculture. We’ll see you Wednesday!
Thanks,
Beverly
Rivervalley.locallygrown: 2014 Muscadine Crop
Early in the spring iot appeared that there was going to be an abundant crop of muscadines. It appears that the spring rains interfeared with pollination therefore the crop is going to be on the light side. The cool, wet spring also has had an effect upon maturity of the berries and their development of sugars. The berries are still wonbderful for jam, jelly, juice, and fermented products. If any persons wish a large quantity of berries it would be wise to contact the Bluebird Hill Berry Farm and let them know your wishes.
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: "Bits and Bites" September 20, 2014
you will find this easier to read and be able to see pictures if you go to the Market and choose Weblog …it’s easier on the eyes!
Greetings Lilburn Market Members:
I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the weekend with family and/or friends!
Market Update
In the past Farmers/Growers had to deliver their items on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to accommodate each of the Heirloom Living Market pickup locations. I also spent 3 full days preparing, setting up, hauling items for Farmers for each Market in addition to the hours spent doing the back-office chores. Moving to the Mountains required a change in the operational model. The Farmers/Growers now can ‘make the rounds’ to all of the Markets on one day! Thankfully, Volunteer Coordinators have stepped up to oversee the Markets which will allow me to ‘float’ to each of the Markets.
Kathy Barnes is the Coordinator for the Lilburn Market. Kathy has been a faithful Member of the Market since its beginning in March of 2013. She is also the Artisan who owns So-Koi and provides us with custom made Lanyards, Pillowcases and Retro-style Aprons! Please put her phone number in your contact list so if you have any issues on Market day you can contact Kathy directly.
The Lilburn Market pickup is between 4:30 and 7:00pm on Thursday. If you are running late, or have an emergency and are unable to pickup during this time frame, please let Kathy know as soon as possible. The Market space must be cleaned and vacated by 7:15pm for use by another group, so it is imperative that breakdown of Market start at 6:30pm. We understand that “Life Happens” and will do our best to work with you if you have an emergency.
If no phone call is received and the items you ordered are not picked up they will be donated to The Lilburn Coop and the Volunteers. Your account will be charged. Please be respectful of our time and effort on your behalf!
Volunteers Still Needed
We are still in need of Volunteers to help with the setup of Market. Our Market Members are a community of folks who want nutrient-dense, fresh, clean food and are dedicated to eating local and supporting our Farmers and Growers. It is necessary to work as a community to continue to bring you the products you shop for each week. Please consider helping out at Market for an hour or two at least ONE Thursday each month. Duties will include: Receiving deliveries from Farmers and Growers; ensuring items are distributed correctly to each order; packaging individual meat items in bags and labeling with Member name; general setup of display items and assisting Kathy as needed. Volunteer hours are anytime between 2:00pm and 7:00pm on Thursday.
The Wallace family has been faithful and consistently generous with their time in helping to set up the Market! Nancy Tuck, Rebecca White, Susan Coker, Sue Martinson, Marie and Chuck Wheeler, Kathy and KEB BARNES all strive to make your Market experience a good one! Help us to continue to bring you local, fresh, nutrient-dense food! Get involved!
If you are interested in helping out at the Market, please contact Market Volunteer Coordinator, Chance Claar-Pressley. Thank you Chance! You can email Chance at chancita@gmail.com .
Market
Our Farmers, Growers and Producers have been very good to us; delivering orders even when there were only one or two items for the Market. The upside has been that rarely do we NOT receive items because it was not ‘cost effective’ for a Farmer to bring it to Market. The downside has been for the Farmers/Growers/Producers who have made the effort but spent more in their time and gas then the product was worth. In other words they lost money serving our needs.
I have worked to increase Market growth in the past and will continue my efforts via more listings on various internet sites. talking with Health Food Stores Owners, Herbalists, Natural Health Care Providers however, Word of Mouth advertising by our current Members is the best way to grow the Market. The effort of the Farmers, Coordinators, Market Manager and Volunteers at present far outweigh the benefits. Please do your part and pass on information about the Market to friends, family, neighbors and co-workers.
Several of our Farmers/Producers are not in the immediate area and it is not feasible for them to continue delivering if it is not cost effective for them.
Dabrielle and Bruce Wills of My Daily Bread travel from Cleveland, Georgia to bring us their delicious organic bakery offerings. Could I find a more ‘local’ organic bakery? To be honest – I have tried. The quality of products, price and commitment of others has not measured up to the standards of the Market that have always been exceeded by My Daily Bread. Dabrielle’s products reflect their passion and commitment to providing nutrient-dense, organic and delicious fare to our Members. In order for them to continue making their wonderful products available to us, a weekly minimum must be met.
If minimums are not met and you have ordered items, you will receive an email letting you know that your items cannot be delivered. Perhaps we will make items available on an every-other-week schedule if orders continue to fall below minimum. Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to provide you with what you want from the local Farmers/Growers and Producers; but, understand that Buying Local means supporting those who are committed to providing ‘Local’!
Eating fresh, clean and nutrient-dense food is a commitment – a lifestyle. It is not an easy decision to make nor live due to the time involved in creating fresh, wholesome foods rather than reaching for something that is canned, boxed or frozen that either contains GMO’s or items you are not able to pronounce. Buying local and seasonal is even more of a commitment. Cost is a consideration; however, as I check grocery store prices, it appears that our Farmers prices are a considerable bargain! Healthy eating is a sure way to cut down on health care costs! Pay the Doctor or pay the Farmer. Which choice makes the most sense to you?
I have considered creating a survey to get input from Members concerning what we can do to improve the Market. Truthfully, I detest surveys and hesitate to put the energy and effort into something that will not be read by most and answered by few; however, I do want your feedback! So, if you are reading this and you have input, send me an email at
heirloomlivingmarket@gmail.com or call me at 404-432-4337.
(Note: end of rant)
Farmer Updates
Shalley of Carrell Farms has let me know that the ‘Chubs’ of Ground Water Buffalo will NOT be available for several more weeks. Last week folks who ordered a pound of Ground Water Buffalo received a pound of Ground Water Buffalo Patties instead of the ‘Chub’ (packaged roll). This is the same product as the ground, just in different form and packaging.
Vicky Steve Fry of Fry Farm have no offerings on Market this week. Vicky’s Father had back surgery. Please keep him and the Fry Family in your prayers.
Turkey
Several people have asked about Turkey. I am working to find a local source for our Holiday Turkeys and will have more information in next week’s Newsletter. We will have a sign-up sheet for folks who are interested in finding out more about availability at Market this week. Be sure and let us know you are interested. Typically Farmers ask for a deposit, ranging from $25 – $35 when orders are placed. This amount will be paid directly to the Farmer supplying the Turkeys.
…this and that…
The Black Lab has claimed the property as his own! Since there are no ‘leash laws’ here, the sight of dogs meandering down the road behind the house has un-nerved him a bit; but he has let them know that venturing beyond the middle will not be tolerated! (Keep in mind, the yard is fenced!) The biggest issue seems to be the family of cats who live across the street and wander into our yard at night. Due to his history with a very aggressive barn cat when he was a puppy, he has a strong dislike for felines and the yard is scoured every morning to ensure only their scent remains. I shudder at the thought of what will happen if he catches a cat in the yard. So far daylight finds no cats on the property. There are horses and cattle nearby and their calls to each other have him cocking his head and listening intently. Given his affinity for horses and ability as an escape artist, I keep a pretty close eye on him when we are out in the yard! All things considered, he is doing well.
As I begin to unpack and settle in my new home, I continue to marvel at the circumstances that have brought me to this new adventure in my life. I am joyful to awaken to fresh mountain air, gorgeous sights and a sense of peace that had eluded me for some time. The prayers of all of you “Prayer Warriors” truly interceded on my behalf and God blessed me with a beautiful place to call home, friends who assisted in getting me packed up, organized and moved and who continue to encourage me and support me as I make this transition. I am humbled and eternally grateful for His blessings and your love and support.
Thank you for taking the time to read this bit of information!
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Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!
Order now since you are just a click way!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Augusta Locally Grown: RE-SEND - THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN
Hi Folks!
Lately, we’ve received multiple reports from folks who aren’t getting our email blog on Fridays at noon. We’re not sure why this happens, but we’re investigating it.
We suspect two possible explanations:
- The weekly email may be going to your junk mail. It is not unusual for a system to assign a mass email to “junk” or “trash.” Please check to see if that’s the case, and re-assigned our emails as okay for your in-box.
- The weekly email may be getting hung up in a server overload from our end. Multiple other markets use this same system on Fridays at noon. As such, we will start opening our market at 11:45am in hopes of an improvement.
Please send me an email if you notice any improvements or troubles from your end. We really appreciate any insights you can share. I’m at kim@augustalocallygrown.org.
As always, the ALG On-Line Market is open until 8pm tonight.
CHEERS!
Kim
Dawson Local Harvest: NEW PRODUCE AND ORGANIC VEGETABLE PLANTS!
DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for September 26th
NEW PRODUCE AND ORGANIC VEGETABLE PLANTS READY NOW!
HI EVERYBODY!
Fall is here and we’re beginning to see some “new faces” on The Market Menu. FIVE HENS FARMS is back with the first of their Fall Beets, ples Eggs and selected free-range Pork. LEILANI’S has added a couple of new grilling and stuffing Peppers, and their Squash is making a reappearance, but the big news from LEILANI’S is Organic Vegetable Plants! Available this week in the Live Plants section of The Market are 4-packs of *Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Georgia Collards plants, grown in organic soil, non-GMO and chemical-free. Plus next week it looks like the first Kale will be ready! Lots of things beginning to happen, lots more coming. Stay Tuned!!
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 DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.
Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open!
Customer Appreciation Day at the market is scheduled for October 4th. More information to follow…..
Thank you for buying locally grown and homemade foods!
Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: PLEASE READ!! Important Market Information
you will find this easier to read and be able to see pictures if you go to the Market and choose Weblog …it’s easier on the eyes!
Greetings Hamilton Mill Market Members:
I hope this finds you all well and you enjoyed the gorgeous weekend with family and/or friends!
Market Update
In the past Farmers/Growers had to deliver their items on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to accommodate each of the Heirloom Living Market pickup locations. I also spent 3 full days preparing for and holding each Market in addition to the hours spent doing the back-office chores. Moving to the Mountains required a change in the operational model. The Farmers/Growers now can ‘make the rounds’ to all of the Markets on one day!
Our Farmers, Growers and Producers have been very good to us; delivering orders even when there were only one or two items for the Market. The upside has been that rarely do we NOT receive items because it was not ‘cost effective’ for a Farmer to bring it to Market. The downside has been for the Farmers/Growers/Producers who have made the effort but spent more in their time and gas then the product was worth. In other words they lost money serving our needs.
The total for the Market orders at the Hamilton Mill Market have continually fallen short of expected minimums. I have worked to increase Market growth in the past and will continue my efforts via more listings on various internet sites. Word of Mouth advertising by our current Members is the best way to grow the Market. The effort of the Farmers, Coordinators, Market Manager and Volunteers at present far outweigh the benefits. Please do your part and pass on information about the Market to friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. As of this writing, the total Market orders are less than $200. There must be a minimum of $650 in orders to make it feasible for delivery, set-up and pickup. If this minimum is not reached, you will be notified at Market close (6:00pm Monday) and given the option to cancel your order or pick it up at the Lawrenceville location. If you have any questions, please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337.
Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to provide you with what you want from the local Farmers/Growers and Producers; but, please understand that Buying Local means supporting those who are committed to providing ‘Local’!
Thankfully, Volunteer Coordinators have stepped up to oversee the Markets and I will be available to help out a bit at each of the Markets.
Sarah Rockey is the Market Coordinator for the Hamilton Mill Market! Sarah has played an integral part of Heirloom Living Market since its creation in March 2013. I have every confidence in her abilities. You will find that Sarah is quite knowledgeable about nutrient-dense foods, the gluten-free lifestyle, the Paleo Diet and other areas of good health practices! Her dedication to the Market and healthy lifestyle serves us all well! Please put her phone number in your contact list so if you have any issues on Market day you can contact Sarah directly.
Hamilton Mill Market pickup is between 2:30 and 4:30pm on Thursday. If you are running late, it is imperative you contact Sarah. We understand that “Life Happens”, but please be considerate of her time!
A Few Volunteers Still Needed
We are still in need of Volunteers to help with the setup of Market. Our Market Members are a community of folks who want nutrient-dense, fresh, clean food and are dedicated to eating local and supporting our Farmers and Growers. It is necessary to work as a community to continue to bring you the products you shop for each week. Please consider helping out at Market for an hour or two at least ONE Thursday each month. Duties will include: Receiving deliveries from Farmers and Growers; ensuring items are distributed correctly to each order; packaging individual meat items in bags and labeling with Member name; general setup of display items and assisting Sarah as needed. Volunteer hours are anytime between 1:30 and 4:30pm on Thursday.
If you are interested in helping out at the Market, please contact Market Volunteer Coordinator, Chance Claar-Pressley. Thank you Chance! You can email Chance at chancita@gmail.com .
Farmer Updates
Shalley of Carrell Farms has let me know that the ‘Chubs’ of Ground Water Buffalo will NOT be available for several more weeks. Last week folks who ordered a pound of Ground Water Buffalo received a pound of Ground Water Buffalo Patties instead of the ‘Chub’ (packaged roll). This is the same product as the ground, just in different form and packaging.
Vicky Steve Fry of Fry Farm have no offerings on Market this week. Vicky’s Father had back surgery. Please keep him and the Fry Family in your prayers.
Turkey
Several people have asked about Turkey. I am working to find a local source for our Holiday Turkeys and will have more information in next week’s Newsletter. We will have a sign-up sheet for folks who are interested in finding out more about availability at Market this week. Be sure and let us know you are interested. Typically Farmers ask for a deposit, ranging from $25 – $35 when orders are placed. This amount will be paid directly to the Farmer supplying the Turkeys.
…this and that…
The Black Lab has claimed the property as his own! Since there are no ‘leash laws’ here, the sight of dogs meandering down the road behind the house has un-nerved him a bit; but he has let them know that venturing beyond the middle will not be tolerated! (Keep in mind, the yard is fenced!) The biggest issue seems to be the family of cats who live across the street and wander into our yard at night. Due to his history with a very aggressive barn cat when he was a puppy, he has a strong dislike for felines and the yard is scoured every morning to ensure only their scent remains. I shudder at the thought of what will happen if he catches a cat in the yard. So far daylight finds no cats on the property. There are horses and cattle nearby and their calls to each other have him cocking his head and listening intently. Given his affinity for horses and ability as an escape artist, I keep a pretty close eye on him when we are out in the yard! All things considered, he is doing well.
As I begin to unpack and settle in my new home, I continue to marvel at the circumstances that have brought me to this new adventure in my life. I am joyful to awaken to fresh mountain air, gorgeous sights and a sense of peace that had eluded me for some time. The prayers of all of you “Prayer Warriors” truly interceded on my behalf and God blessed me with a beautiful place to call home, friends who assisted in getting me packed up, organized and moved and who continue to encourage me and support me as I make this transition. I am humbled and eternally grateful for His blessings and your love and support.
Thank you for taking the time to read this bit of information!
Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!
Order now since you are just a click way!
“Like” us on Facebook!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
ALFN Local Food Club: The Market is Open (But NOT next week)!
Good Morning Market,
What a beautiful day for ordering locally-grown goodness! In fact, best order lots, since the market will be closed for ordering next week. We’re not just taking the week off (which we’re legally required to do once a year); we’re also a bit wary to work around this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Fear not, there’s lots you can order that’ll last you the whole two weeks, and if you do run out of local produce, you can always check out one of the other awesome farmer’s markets in town (which can be found in our FRESH Local Foods Directory). Some of the great products you can stock up on include:
- Be it beef, buffalo, chicken, elk, goat, lamb, pork, or even wild boar, almost all of these Arkansas-raised meats come ready to stock your freezer! Heck, you can even put a deposit down on a pasture-raised, GMO-free grain-fed Thanksgiving Turkey. If it’s locally-raised meat you’re looking for, look no further than the market.
- We’ve got plenty of winter squashes that’ll last quite a while on the storage shelf. Barnhill Orchards offers their acorns, butternuts, sunshines, and spaghettis in various combinations. Crimmins Family Farm brings all organic butternuts, acorns, and the gorgeous delicata squash to the mix. Fear not, there’s plenty of easy and delicious recipes for these nutritious gems.
- All sorts of potatoes including small and large red, multi-colored fingerling, and varying shapes and sizes of sweet. Garlic mashed potatoes or sweet potato fries with curried yogurt, anyone?
- A big part of how we can offer locally-grown foods all year-round is because our growers do a great job preparing for winter. Kornegay Berry Farm offers already-frozen butter beans, brown crowder peas, corn, green beans, okra, lady cream peas, purple hull peas, yellow squash, zucchini squash, as well as blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Grab all the nutrition with none of the perils of perishables!
- They may not be frozen, but I’ve got a feeling it won’t take long to snack your way through Bluebird Hill Berry Farm’s beautiful muscadines and muscadines grapes in bronze or purple. Besides just popping them in your mouth a few at a time, you can buy them in bulk and make some delicious homemade jelly.
Thank you so, so much to the 84 customers that took the time to complete our survey. Congratulations to long-time member Leah Turner for winning $15 in local food bucks. We’ll be having our follow-up customer focus group on Wednesday, October 1st from 6-8pm in Parke Hall (the Food Club room). You’ll get (a guaranteed) $5 in local food bucks as well as the opportunity to help us serve you better. Just e-mail me at arlocalfoodnetwork@gmail.com if you’d like to attend.
There’s lots of great community events going on in the next couple of weeks, just some of which include:
- This Tuesday, September 23rd, stop by Red Mango in the Heights for some delicious FroYo and 15% of your purchase will directly benefit the important work of our friends at the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance.
- On Thursday, September 25th, Danielle Nierenberg, President and Founder of Food Tank: The Food Think Tank will give a talk titled Cultivating a Better Food System at noon at the Clinton School of Public Service Sturgis Hall (the brick building next to the Clinton Library). Reserve a free spot by e-mailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or calling 501-683-5239.
- The City of Little Rock is seeking input on their Sustainability Roadmap at two upcoming public meetings…Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30pm at The Centre at University Park and Thursday, October 9th, 5:30pm at the Terry Library. Let’s show up in force and make sure they know that local food is a priority for our city’s sustainable future!
- October is National Farm to School Month, and to celebrate, the National Farm to School Network is offering lots of great resources for parents, teachers, schools, and farmers, as well as the chance to win $1,000 for a farm to school project in your community!
We’re so thankful to be part of a community full of so many wonderful individuals and organizations doing such awesome work!
With Local Love,
- Alex Handfinger
Director of Operations
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