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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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Augusta Locally Grown: THE ON-;LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN
THIS WEEK!
QUICKIE CROP MOB:
SUN, AUG 10
The BenderDigger Youth Gardening Program in the River Island community of Evans will host a “Quickie Crop Mob” this Sunday, August 10. Volunteer work starts at 2pm; a cookout will follow for all helpers. The group will weed and till a second large bed, preparing it for “hugelkulture.” This technique is especially good for the hot, occasionally droughty conditions we know all too well in Georgia. Come meet some great folks, learn about hugelkulture, get dirty and share some great grub. Contact Kristina Williams to sign up and get directions. She’s at benderdinker@gmail.com.
RAMEN NOODLE REVOLUTION:
A COLLEGE STUDENT COOKING CONTEST:
THUR, AUG 14
In our third round of “Market Stadium” this year, local college students will compete to transform those nasty ramen noodles packets into something fabulous, using fresh, local ingredients. Hosted at the Evans Towne Farmers Market, the contest will feature 7 college-enrolled contestants who are serious about cooking. There are a few spots left and no fee to compete. We supply the ramen and an outdoor “kitchen” tent. You supply the additional ingredients and equipment. Seven competitors, four judges, one CASH PRIZE and lots of glory!. Big thanks in advance to the GRU student volunteer set-up crew! Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to sign up!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERNSHIPS FOR FALL:
APPLY NOW!
INTERVIEWS HELD NEXT WEEK:
We are currently taking applications for the following positions this semester:
- 2 paid internships at our ALG on-line market in Evans, Tuesdays, 3p-6p (August-December)
- 1 paid internship at our ALG on-line market in Harrisburg, Tuesdays, 4p-7p, (August-December)
- 1 paid internship at the Evans Towne Farmers Market, Thursdays, 4p-7p (August-October)
- 1 paid internship at the Veggie Truck Farmers Market in Harrisburg, Tuesdays, 4p-7p (August-October)
If you’ve ever met our interns, you know: we have the pleasure of working with some of the finest young people in the CSRA!
Strong candidates will:
- show an interest in local, seasonal, organic, healthy, whole foods;
- be service-oriented, on-time and trustworthy when handling money;
- enjoy attention to detail;
- possess the ability to work outside, lift and carry, and – yes – get dirty at times;
- commit to our nonprofit mission to build a strong local foods community
Apply on-line on our website at augustalocallygrown.org. Look for the application under “interns.’”
COMING THIS FALL …
RAISED BED WINTER GARDEN WORKSHOP & MEAL:
SAT, SEPT 6
Learn the finer points of winter vegetable gardening with the dynamic father-son team at Legacy Gardens: Steve & David Gianino. Located in Evans, the hands-on, in-depth workshop starts at 2pm. A wholesome, simple dinner will be served in the garden afterwards. Don’t be shy to bring questions specific to your own plot; from basic to advanced, all are welcome. The men will also offer organically-grown seedling starts for sale, including kale, broccoli, chard and cabbage … perfect for the winter garden. Workshop tickets are $20. A donation to ALG from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Aiken is being used to offer scholarships for this workshop to those who find the ticket price a hardship. Please contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org to apply for scholarship. Tickets are available through our on-line market or contact David directly at legacygardener@yahoo.com.
URBAN FARM TOUR & PROGRESSIVE MEAL:
SUN, SEPT 7
We’ll be touring and enjoying a progressive meal at a series of urban farms this fall. Bottle Tree Farm of Augusta and Icebox Farm of North Augusta are already on the tour; we’re firming up a third locations now. As enlightening as it will be delicious, this is a great way to share an autumn daytrip with a special someone. Details and ticket sales announced soon.
TASTES OF EARTH:
AN EDUCATIONAL FARM & SITE TOUR
FOLLOWED BY AN ELEGANT FARM DINNER:
SAT, OCT 4
Southern Native Plantings at Longwood Plantation will partner with Culinary Connections to host an Educational Greenhouse, Nursery & Soil Education Tour followed by an Elegant Farm Dinner by Chef Charleen. Imagine sipping scoppernong wine sangria while you learn the finer points of native plant propagation in an organically certified greenhouse. Plan to nibble roasted okra with kale dip and pickled crudités while hearing about the vital role that soils plays in the nutritional value of your food. A five-course menu for the sit-down dinner nestled in a native plant habitat behind a fruit tree grove will soon be announced; tickets go on sale soon.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED:
FARM TO TABLE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Augusta Locally Grown will provide table service for the “Tastes of Earth” meal, with the promise of free food in exchange. If you can commit to a full day of fun, hard work, please contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org.
WINE MAKING INSTRUCTOR NEEDED:
We are currently looking to hire an instructor to teach a muscadine wine-making workshop this fall. Plum Broke Farms is ready with the muscadines … now we need a wise teacher. Know someone? Contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org.
LOCAL FOODS EDUCATION CLASSROOM HELP NEEDED:
We’re moving on to the second phase of setting up the “Local Foods Education Classroom” at the West End Market. Got some power drill skills and a few hours to spare? Give us a ring! 706-288-7895.
HAPPY NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK Y’ALL!!!
- Kim
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: To Market...To Market...
The Lilburn Market is OPEN for ordering!
Friday 9:00am thru Monday 6:00pm
“Bits and Bites” Newsletter will arrive in your inbox in the morning!
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Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: Hamilton Mill Market is Open!
The Hamilton Mill Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Take me to the Market.
~Maryanne
Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville : The Market is Open!
The Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Heirloom Living Market ~ Crossfit O-Zone is now open!
519 Hurricane Shoals Rd., Suite J
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
~Maryanne
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Joyful Noise Acres Farm: The market is open for ordering.
Good morning. I hope you all have had a rain shower or two. Our thirsty ground needs a little more to drink but we are grateful for what we have gotten so far.
We have another week of beautiful vegetables, scrumptious baked goods, nourishing meats and natural beauty products for you to choose from. The refrigerator is full of whole, real milk for pets, raw milk cheese and more butter is coming this week.
I will be out of town this coming week however, Chrystal and Joseph will be taking great care of you. The market will close promptly at 4 so please don’t be late as there will not be anyone available for late or forgotten pickups… And I don’t want you to miss out on your yummies this week.
Thank you for supporting locally grown.
Mary Beth
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 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
StPete.LocallyGrown.Net: Request for your votes
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay 2014 – Vote for St. Pete Locally Grown
Valued Members of Our Market Community:
Last year St. Pete Locally Grown was a runner-up to Sweetwater Community Farm in the Best Food Co-op Category as part of Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay 2013 competition. This year we qualify for all of the following categories: Best Farmers’ Market, Best Place to Shop Green, Best Health Food Market, and Best Place to Volunteer. We ask for your vote, before 8/31/14, at this link. If you have already voted please go back in and add your vote for us. Help us get on the Best of the Bay List for 2014!
Need suggestions to help you meet the 30 entry requirement? Get help from Keep St. Petersburg Local’s (KSPL) list at this link.
We appreciate your votes to help our small business get this recognition,
Tina, YOUR Market Manager
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market is OPEN for orders!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
GROUP BUY
Group Buy for collagen and sorghum syrup will be available for pick up in *1 to 2 weeks. I will email those who have ordered when it is available for pick up.
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 5 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 wonderful weekend!
Nora
Champaign, OH: Right Back Where We Started From
Ooo and it’s alright and it’s comin’ ’long…
We got to get right back to where we started from…(Right Back Where We Started From-Maxine Nightingale)
Yes…so, along with my young love of all things hippie, rock and roll, and all things soul… I had a very passionate love of disco:) By now, we all know that your local market manager rocks the tunes, grooves to many genres of music, was a very young girl making her way to concerts, venues, clubs…all in good fun and a lot of sweet dance moves were had by all!
Anyway, as I worked the very quiet market, tonight, at the very quiet YMCA, this song popped into my head. We have all enjoyed the Champaign County fair, saw life slow to very relaxed paces around town, but now, this girl wants the excitement back!!
I don’t do well in the very relaxed, very quiet mode. I like fast paced, I like excitement, I like high adrenaline, I like the spinning disco ball, and I like all of my people in front of me!!!
So, tonight I open the market for the week, and I want to see a stampede of everyone!! We have produce, we welcome back vendors who have been in vacation mode, we have baked goods, local meats, dairy, spices, garlic.. we see the sweet corn coming in…we have it all!!
I want to see the little local market of love come alive, again!! I want to kick it into high gear just like the sweet dance moves of my disco time:)
Set the beat, get your groove on, boogie away, place those orders!!
Let’s get this market right back to where it was before we had the lull of fair week..
Show me your hustle!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Rivervalley.locallygrown: 2014 Muscadine Crop
The 2014 muscadine crop is progressing nicely. This unique fruit can be used for jam, jelly, juice, wine and many other items. The wet cool July may have slowed maturity but we are expecting a good crop. Color is beginning to show on some of the berries now so maybe it will not be to much longer.
rivervalley.locallygrown.net is a market that is open almost all the time. If you wish to place an order just go to the site and do so. Delivery and pick-up can be to your liking with several options available.
Have a great browseing session and order placement if you desire.