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Athens Locally Grown:  ALG Market Open for September 4


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

Hi! I’m out of town today and the internet connection is barely present, so I’m going to be brief and let you go right into ordering.

We are no longer able to accept EBT cards as payment for your order! One provision in the new farm bill was that retailers had to bear the cost of the card-reading equipment and processing of EBT payments. Farmers Markets are exempt from this rule, but they’ve defined farmers markets in a way that specifically excludes online markets like ALG — I just didn’t hire enough lobbyists, I guess. I’ve structured ALG to be a break-even business (at best), and just don’t have the money in the budget to pay for all the overhead now needed to accept EBT cards. However, if you’re an EBT customer, you do have other (and better) options. The Athens Farmers market, on both Saturday and Wednesday, accepts EBT and also double your money thanks to grants from the Wholesome Wave foundation. Many of the same growers at ALG also sell at the Athens Farmers Market. They don’t have quite the variety we do, especially in the meat and dairy categories, but most everything else you can find at ALG you can also find at AFM. Also, I’ve been told that the West Broad Farmers Market accepts EBT, though I can’t find that verified on their website. Neither market operates year-round, so there is a gap in EBT acceptance. Perhaps by the time the other markets close for the year, I’ll have come up with a sustainable plan to bring EBT back to ALG.

Thanks 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!

Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville :  Crossfit Market Open until Monday at 6:00pm


The Market will be Open Until 6:00pm Monday!

Minimums have not been met for the Crossfit Market this week. To avoid cancelling, I have extended the ordering hours
for this week only
until Monday at 6:00pm.



Bakery News

Marie of Bakery on Brooks will be back at Market this week and has all of her yummy Gluten Free offerings listed.


Dabrielle and Bruce of My Daily Bread are taking a long Labor Day Weekend to rest, relax and renew and will not have offerings on the Market this week!

Pickup Location: Crossfit Ozone
519 Hurricane Shoals Rd., Suite J
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

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Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings,

~Maryanne

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Local Farms First:  Last Chance To Order!



Greetings Local Farms First food lovers!

Holy Terror Farm

This week Holy Terror Farm has uploaded its wonderful Grapes, Beans, Tomatoes, Peaches and SUNGOLDS!!! Log on today to get Alison and Jasons amazing produce!!

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

Cedar Grove Farm:  CSA Availability for 9/3


Hi all,

The first signs of fall are here – arugula and braising mix! I can’t wait to have a nice green salad this week. We were so close to having our greenhouse tomatoes ready now that the outdoor crop is done, but looks like that will have to wait til next week. We also added watermelons and white yam sweet potatoes to the market this week. Enjoy the offerings!

Have a happy and a healthy,

Cedar Grove Farm

Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest for August 31st


To Contact Us

Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net

Recipes

Mediterranean Pepper Salad
from The Smitten Kitchen website

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 a red onion, cut into a 1/2-inch dice (use less if your onion is huge)
3 bell peppers, your choice of colors (I used one red, orange and yellow)
1 cucumber,
1/4-pound firm feta cheese
1/4 to 1/2 cup pitted kalmata olives
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Swish together the red wine vinegar, water, kosher salt and sugar in a small bowl until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Add the red onion and set it aside.

Meanwhile, time to practice your knife skills. Core and seed your bell peppers and chop them into 1/2-inch pieces. Chop the cucumber and feta into similarly-sized chunks. Put your peppers, cucumber, feta and olives in a large bowl.

By now, your onions will have lightly pickled, both sweetening and softening their blow. Drain them and add them to the other vegetables in the large bowl, but reserve the vinegar mixture. Pour a quarter cup of the vinegar mixture over the salad, then drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, or to taste. Toss evenly and serve at once, or let the flavors muddle together in the fridge for a few hours.

Market News

Hello!

We hope you are all enjoying something of a break on this Labor Day weekend. Both John and Tally were able to get away this weekend with their families for some much appreciated vacation time.

ONce again, we find ourselves in a new month and it is hard to know where the time went! Summer will linger on a while longer, but the crops will slowly but surely start transitioning to Fall. This week we have the return of some of our first greens. It is good to have them back! The tomatoes have played out for the year, but now is the time for peppers ! Colorful sweet peppers are in abundance this time of year, and can be roasted and stored in the freezer. We also have winter squashes coming in . Still plenty of basil if you still need to put up some pesto!

This month, be sure to mark your calendars for The Southern Artisan Cheese Fest on Saturday, September 27th! This festival is put on by our very own Kathleen Cotter who owns The Bloomy Rind Cheese Shop. Tickets for the 4th Annual Southern Artisan Cheese Festival are on sale now! The festival is a unique chance to meet cheesemakers and food artisans from all over the region – and sample their delicious wares, of course. Wine and southern craft beers are included with your admission.

Sat, Sept 27th, 2-6pm
at the historic Neuhoff Building in Germantown (see the website for location map and details)
http://southerncheesefest.com/tickets/ 
Early Bird discount good though 9/7: eatmorecheese (good on VIP, Patron, and GA tickets)

Once again, thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

John and Tallahassee


Coming Events

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!

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Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville :  Oyster Mushrooms Just Added


Vicky of Fry Farm just sent me an email to let me know she has added

Oyster Mushrooms

to their offerings for Tuesday! Hop on over to the Market and get yours before they are gone!


Market closes tonight at 9:00pm!


That is all…


Take Me to the Market!

Tullahoma Locally Grown:  Lard is IN!


The Market is OPEN!
This week Fox Farm has Lamb chops and ground Lamb as well as her country bacon and my favorite – lard!

Are you cooking with lard?
Lard is an incredibly stable fat compared with most vegetable oils, ideal for frying! Also a great source of vitamin D and Omega-3’s.

Also on the market: butternut and spaghetti squash, kohlrabi, jalepeno’s, potatoes dying to be mashed, cabbage, beets, and the most gorgeous garlic braids you’ve ever seen in your life. Watermelons and apples to boot.

See you all thursday!

Get started here: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market

Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill:  "Bits and Bites" August 31, 2014


For Chrome users or plain text users,
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, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:

I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the weekend with family and/or friends! I have been very busy trying to get my house packed up! Yes, my landlady of 7 years SOLD the house to the gentleman who had rented it prior to me! This was a shock as I wasn’t told it was in the works and I was given 30 days to vacate. I am on a ‘month-to-month’ lease and when I checked the document, sure enough, the 30 day notice is all that is required! So, long story short, I must be out by September 13th which is Moving Day! Are you free on Saturday, September 13th? Have a truck (or car) and just looking for something to do? If you would like to join the “Moving Party”, please email me at Email Maryanne . Help would be appreciated!

Important Reminders, Other Matters and Pertinent Information

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!

Azure Standard

Order Deadline for September is Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm


Please share this information with friends and family to ensure that we will all have this great resource available to us!

Here’s the scoop:

Azure Standard Deadline for September
Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, September 16th at 2:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville


I want to check out Azure Standard.

A Few Volunteers Still Needed

If you are interested in helping out at the Markets, please contact Market Volunteer Coordinator, Chance Claar-Pressley. Thank you Chance! You can email Chance at chancita@gmail.com .

Heartfelt Gratitude

“Thank You” to Kathy Barnes, who ran the Lilburn Market on Thursday and to Bruce and Geni Wallace and son who unloaded and set-up then returned to help load the cars and return bins to Doug’s Garden. Although I was there, they have the procedures down pat! I hung out and got to visit which I really enjoy! Also thank you to Keb Barnes who made sure everything got packed up and loaded into my car and who returned Doug’s empty bins!


Kathy also helped with the packaging of Members’ meat orders and the setup of the Crossfit Market on Tuesday! Much appreciated!

Sarah Rockey was the Star at The Hamilton Mill Market! Sarah works very hard to unload, set-up, review orders, take payments, breakdown Market and reload the vehicles. We were assisted this week by Sara Heath who is also a blessing! Thank you ladies!

Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is also helping us a Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees and Teas. Do try the French Roast if you like a full-bodied yummy morning coffee! All Saints is using this endeavor as a Fund Raiser, so please take a minute and check out the products. The Congregation and Pastor Stover have been wonderful friends to the Market and are very supportive of our efforts! Let’s return the favor!

We have a new volunteer who will be starting at the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market this Tuesday! Lauren Stephens will be there to learn the ropes and assist with questions! Be sure and say “Hell-o”!


If you have a couple of hours to spare between 10:00am and Noon on Tuesday, please consider volunteering at the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market. This is prep and setup for the Tuesday Market as well as packaging meat orders for all Markets. Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337.

and now for the news…

Ok, go take a break, get your favorite beverage and let’s get to “the rest of the story”.


Farmer Updates




Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm is offering Okra (admittedly not a fav of mine, but many have said it is tender and delicious), Spaghetti Squash, ‘Flavorburst’ Bell Peppers, Chocolate Bell ‘Flavorburst Peppers,(these are an interesting veggie – (somehow it has a teeny-tiny hit of chocolate in the flavor), and two varieties of Eggplant.


Cedar Seeder I have sung the praises of the Micro (Veggie) Wraps! Have you tried the Bakery Bars. Some folks are becoming seriously addicted! If you haven’t tried them, order one today – great Breakfast or Snack! In addition to their Cedar, handmade planters, you can find their Microgreens for Pets combos for Cats and Dogs and for us humans: Arugula, Basil, Broccoli, Kale, Radish, Sunflower and Wheatgrass! Ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!

Doug of Doug’s Garden is offering: Whole Garlic, Malabar Spinach, Okra and Red Noodle Beans! In addition, he has 3 different Produce Boxes to choose from: Basic Seasonal Box, Herb Lovers Box, Root Lovers Box! These Veggie Boxes are a great bargain!


Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is offering: Cherry Tomatoes and some really adorable ‘Gold Nugget’ Winter Squash, Roma Green Beans, Fortex Snap Beans, Acorn Squash as well as Spaghetti Squash.


Roger and Reggie Ramos of Grow With The Flow are offering: Arugula, ‘Provider’ Beans, ‘Asparagus’ Beans, ‘Ripbor’ Kale and Red Potatoes, at the Lilburn Market only.

Both Rggie and Roger attended Lilburn Market as the Farmers of the Week this past Thursday and brought many items to showcase their products and meet folks! We welcome Grow With The Flow to the Heirloom Living Market Family! Keep you eye on these two as they are adding new items weekly as they expand their Gardens!


The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful, fresh Summer veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! 3 types of Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano,2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, French Green Beans, Bunching Onions, Heirloom Pole Beans, Purple Beans, Yellow Beans, several types of Kale, Mizuna, a plethora of sweet, hot, and ‘my-mouth-is-on-fire’ peppers, Squash, Tatsoi, Tomatoes plus a BULK BUY of Canning Tomatoes, Zucchini and a Veggie Box. They also have some Fall and Winter Garden Seedlings available!


Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms. From Pork Tenderloin, (which is delicious marinated and grilled) to the many varieties of Sausage, Pork Chops and Longaniza (hot dogs), to any cut of Beef you want, Lynda has us covered! And Chicken too! Try Chicken Wings on the grill! (Note to Bone Broth Makers: Chicken Feet are back in the offerings this week! Get your Necks and Backs this week and Chicken Feet! Makes a fabulous combo for great Chicken Bone Broth!)


David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms are at our Markets as well as most of the popular Traditional Farmers’ Markets around the area! Check out their offerings from their Bulk Ground Buff to Steaks and Roasts! Try a Brisket smoked! Delicious!


When David dropped off product at Market this past week, he told me that Alpaca Meat will be available. Of course, anything new intrigues me! I asked him to send some Ground and some Jalapeno Sausage soon. The plan is to cook some up so we can all try it!


Shalley makes a wonderful line of Natural Skin Care Products using the tallow from the Water Buffalo. Her Face Creams are luscious! A couple of weeks ago I tried the Tallow Foot Butter which has Peppermint Essential Oil in it. Oh, Wow! Feels great and my feet and looking and feeling better!


Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.


My Daily Bread Bruce and Dabrielle are offering lots of goodies! From Challah to Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please. I had mistakenly told you last week that they were on vacation this week; however, they will be at the Hamilton Mill Market!

Dabrielle has created a wonderful Salsa that has been an offering on the Farmers’ Sale Table for the last couple of weeks. She will be making more, so look for it in their offerings! It is really delicious!


Please remember that in order for My Daily Bread to deliver from their wonderful Bakery and Farm located in Cleveland, GA, we must meet a minimum, so be sure and get your items ordered today!


Marie Wheeler of Bakery on Brooks has created a fabulous Gluten Free Sandwich Bread and it is now on the Market! Soft, like the bread we all love to make sandwiches with and full of flavor! Mini’s and Full Size Loaves are now available! Gluten Free folks – rejoice! Of course this is in addition to all of her other yummy treats! Paleo Energy Bites, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Walnut Bread, Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies and Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookes! Oh, and don’t forget the Cornbread – plain or jalapeno and several different kinds of rolls!Check out her offerings when you place your order! I appreciate and applaud Marie’s willingness to experiment and create wonderful and tasty Gluten Free items!


Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! The Candles are made of pure beeswax and the Lady Bug is as cute as it can be! I love the rolled beeswax candles also. Patti makes some awesome Personal Care products as well! Jay has managed to slip a couple of new products in his offerings! I ordered the BBQ Honey 2 weeks ago and have used it on Wings, Chicken Breasts and a Pork Tenderloin! Oh, WOW! Try this amazing Honey/Glaze! It’s subtly spicy and smokey! Wow!


The Happy Cows belonging to Sam Jones of Cedar Rock Dairy continue to produce wonderful milk (for our pets)! The cream line on the jars these last couple of weeks has been impressive! Keep up the good work, ladies! Located in Butler, Georgia, Sam’s cows enjoy grazing on 1200 acres of this Certified Organic Farm and we are fortunate that he is willing to transport this fresh, creamy milk to us. Working together, we need to ensure that we meet a minimum order for each Market so it remains economically viable for deliveries to continue! Share the goodness of Cedar Rock Dairy milk with friends and family!


Remember, you need 3 sets of jars to keep things flowing smoothly. If you order an extra one week, you likely will be missing one jar the following week. The Market can no longer absorb the cost if you receive your milk in plastic and you will be charged the difference. Your jars need to be ‘sparkling clean’ and completely dry (jar and BOTH lids)!

Raw Milk Jar System
A1 vs A2 Milk


Rusty Repp of Little Tots Estate offers the sweetest goat milk I have had since I was a child, growing up in Ohio! The milk comes from Nigerian Dwarf Goats who are known to have the highest Butterfat of any milking goats! The milk from Little Tots also makes wonderful cheese and it is great for ‘pets’ with stomach issues! To keep The Black Lab, healthy, he enjoys some everyday!


Lizzie’s Pantry provides some wonderful products from Montana Wheat! She also offers a Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Georgia Farmer. Products ordered last week from Liz were not delivered due to the death of her Mother who lived out of state. Our prayers and condolences go out to Liz and her family for their loss. Her offerings will return next week.


Kathy Barnes of So-Koi not only helps out at the Markets, she is also the wonderful lady that makes the great lanyards, aprons, pillowcases and tiny purse bags (for carrying your own sweeteners, salts, etc.) Check out her offerings that are all hand made with love!


Kathy is also coordinating the Group Buys for Real Salt and Einkorn Wheat. Sign up sheets will be on the Check out table at each Market.

… this and that …



I continually thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on me in my life (which definitely includes the Market and all of the wonderful folks I have come to know). The coming month is bringing significant changes to my life and I know that I am in His hands and He will guide my steps and continue to bless me. I humbly ask for your prayers as I negotiate through it all. I am here to serve you, the Members and the Farmers.


The Black Lab has been cursed with fleas! He is 9 years old and we have never had this issue! ARGH! Spraying, vacuuming, using DE powder, baths…I did not need this added to my already chaotic schedule! He is not happy and neither am I!


I wish you all a happy Labor Day and a wonderful week! Don’t forget to Fly the Flag!


Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…

Please know that we appreciate the support of All Saints Lutheran Church, Crossfit O-Zone Gym and the Hamilton Mill Community for the use of the great spaces for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.

Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
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!

Happy shopping!

Take me to the Lilburn Market
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Take me to the Crossfit Market

Take me to the Hamilton Mill Market




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Heirloom Living Market Lilburn:  "Bit and Bites" August 31, 2014


For Chrome users or plain text users,
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, Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Market Folks:

I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the weekend with family and/or friends! I have been very busy trying to get my house packed up! Yes, my landlady of 7 years SOLD the house to the gentleman who had rented it prior to me! This was a shock as I wasn’t told it was in the works and I was given 30 days to vacate. I am on a ‘month-to-month’ lease and when I checked the document, sure enough, the 30 day notice is all that is required! So, long story short, I must be out by September 13th which is Moving Day! Are you free on Saturday, September 13th? Have a truck (or car) and just looking for something to do? If you would like to join the “Moving Party”, please email me at Email Maryanne . Help would be appreciated!

Important Reminders, Other Matters and Pertinent Information

Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!

Azure Standard

Order Deadline for September is Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm


Please share this information with friends and family to ensure that we will all have this great resource available to us!

Here’s the scoop:

Azure Standard Deadline for September
Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Tuesday, September 16th at 2:30pm
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Drop #: 796431
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville


I want to check out Azure Standard.

A Few Volunteers Still Needed

If you are interested in helping out at the Markets, please contact Market Volunteer Coordinator, Chance Claar-Pressley. Thank you Chance! You can email Chance at chancita@gmail.com .

Heartfelt Gratitude

“Thank You” to Kathy Barnes, who ran the Lilburn Market on Thursday and to Bruce and Geni Wallace and son who unloaded and set-up then returned to help load the cars and return bins to Doug’s Garden. Although I was there, they have the procedures down pat! I hung out and got to visit which I really enjoy! Also thank you to Keb Barnes who made sure everything got packed up and loaded into my car and who returned Doug’s empty bins!


Kathy also helped with the packaging of Members’ meat orders and the setup of the Crossfit Market on Tuesday! Much appreciated!

Sarah Rockey was the Star at The Hamilton Mill Market! Sarah works very hard to unload, set-up, review orders, take payments, breakdown Market and reload the vehicles. We were assisted this week by Sara Heath who is also a blessing! Thank you ladies!

Susan Martinson, a Market Member and All Saints Lutheran Church Member is also helping us a Market, setting up the Market display table as well as selling Organic, Free Trade Coffees and Teas. Do try the French Roast if you like a full-bodied yummy morning coffee! All Saints is using this endeavor as a Fund Raiser, so please take a minute and check out the products. The Congregation and Pastor Stover have been wonderful friends to the Market and are very supportive of our efforts! Let’s return the favor!

We have a new volunteer who will be starting at the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market this Tuesday! Lauren Stephens will be there to learn the ropes and assist with questions! Be sure and say “Hell-o”!


If you have a couple of hours to spare between 10:00am and Noon on Tuesday, please consider volunteering at the Crossfit O-Zone Lawrenceville Market. This is prep and setup for the Tuesday Market as well as packaging meat orders for all Markets. Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337.

and now for the news…

Ok, go take a break, get your favorite beverage and let’s get to “the rest of the story”.


Farmer Updates




Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm is offering Okra (admittedly not a fav of mine, but many have said it is tender and delicious), Spaghetti Squash, ‘Flavorburst’ Bell Peppers, Chocolate Bell ‘Flavorburst Peppers,(these are an interesting veggie – (somehow it has a teeny-tiny hit of chocolate in the flavor), and two varieties of Eggplant.


Cedar Seeder I have sung the praises of the Micro (Veggie) Wraps! Have you tried the Bakery Bars. Some folks are becoming seriously addicted! If you haven’t tried them, order one today – great Breakfast or Snack! In addition to their Cedar, handmade planters, you can find their Microgreens for Pets combos for Cats and Dogs and for us humans: Arugula, Basil, Broccoli, Kale, Radish, Sunflower and Wheatgrass! Ready to be snipped and added to smoothies, salads or your favorite juice!

Doug of Doug’s Garden is offering: Whole Garlic, Malabar Spinach, Okra and Red Noodle Beans! In addition, he has 3 different Produce Boxes to choose from: Basic Seasonal Box, Herb Lovers Box, Root Lovers Box! These Veggie Boxes are a great bargain!


Miss Vicky of Fry Farm is offering: Cherry Tomatoes and some really adorable ‘Gold Nugget’ Winter Squash, Roma Green Beans, Fortex Snap Beans, Acorn Squash as well as Spaghetti Squash.


Roger and Reggie Ramos of Grow With The Flow are offering: Arugula, ‘Provider’ Beans, ‘Asparagus’ Beans, ‘Ripbor’ Kale and Red Potatoes, at the Lilburn Market only.

Both Rggie and Roger attended Lilburn Market as the Farmers of the Week this past Thursday and brought many items to showcase their products and meet folks! We welcome Grow With The Flow to the Heirloom Living Market Family! Keep you eye on these two as they are adding new items weekly as they expand their Gardens!


The Veggie Patch is providing a good selection of wonderful, fresh Summer veggie offerings and have fresh Herbs listed as well! 3 types of Basil, Chives, Mint, Oregano,2 kinds of Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Medicinal Herbs Chamomile and Lavender. Veggies include: Arugula, French Green Beans, Bunching Onions, Heirloom Pole Beans, Purple Beans, Yellow Beans, several types of Kale, Mizuna, a plethora of sweet, hot, and ‘my-mouth-is-on-fire’ peppers, Squash, Tatsoi, Tomatoes plus a BULK BUY of Canning Tomatoes, Zucchini and a Veggie Box. They also have some Fall and Winter Garden Seedlings available!


Be sure and check out the wonderful meat selections available from B&G Farms. From Pork Tenderloin, (which is delicious marinated and grilled) to the many varieties of Sausage, Pork Chops and Longaniza (hot dogs), to any cut of Beef you want, Lynda has us covered! And Chicken too! Try Chicken Wings on the grill! (Note to Bone Broth Makers: Chicken Feet are back in the offerings this week! Get your Necks and Backs this week and Chicken Feet! Makes a fabulous combo for great Chicken Bone Broth!)


David and Shalley Carrell of Carrell Farms are at our Markets as well as most of the popular Traditional Farmers’ Markets around the area! Check out their offerings from their Bulk Ground Buff to Steaks and Roasts! Try a Brisket smoked! Delicious!


When David dropped off product at Market this past week, he told me that Alpaca Meat will be available. Of course, anything new intrigues me! I asked him to send some Ground and some Jalapeno Sausage soon. The plan is to cook some up so we can all try it!


Shalley makes a wonderful line of Natural Skin Care Products using the tallow from the Water Buffalo. Her Face Creams are luscious! A couple of weeks ago I tried the Tallow Foot Butter which has Peppermint Essential Oil in it. Oh, Wow! Feels great and my feet and looking and feeling better!


Both Golden Farms and Rocky Acres offer fresh eggs from pastured chickens fed organic, soy and GMO free feed.


My Daily Bread Bruce and Dabrielle are offering lots of goodies! From Challah to Sourdough Bread, Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Cookies, Dabrielle’s Organic, Fresh Baked Goods are sure to please. I had mistakenly told you last week that they were on vacation this week; however, they will be at the Lilburn Market!

Dabrielle has created a wonderful Salsa that has been an offering on the Farmers’ Sale Table for the last couple of weeks. She will be making more, so look for it in their offerings! It is really delicious!


Please remember that in order for My Daily Bread to deliver from their wonderful Bakery and Farm located in Cleveland, GA, we must meet a minimum, so be sure and get your items ordered today!


Marie Wheeler of Bakery on Brooks has created a fabulous Gluten Free Sandwich Bread and it is now on the Market! Soft, like the bread we all love to make sandwiches with and full of flavor! Mini’s and Full Size Loaves are now available! Gluten Free folks – rejoice! Of course this is in addition to all of her other yummy treats! Paleo Energy Bites, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Walnut Bread, Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies and Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookes! Oh, and don’t forget the Cornbread – plain or jalapeno and several different kinds of rolls!Check out her offerings when you place your order! I appreciate and applaud Marie’s willingness to experiment and create wonderful and tasty Gluten Free items!


Jay and Patti of Dances With Bees have Honey offerings as well as some other great products! The Candles are made of pure beeswax and the Lady Bug is as cute as it can be! I love the rolled beeswax candles also. Patti makes some awesome Personal Care products as well! Jay has managed to slip a couple of new products in his offerings! I ordered the BBQ Honey 2 weeks ago and have used it on Wings, Chicken Breasts and a Pork Tenderloin! Oh, WOW! Try this amazing Honey/Glaze! It’s subtly spicy and smokey! Wow!


The Happy Cows belonging to Sam Jones of Cedar Rock Dairy continue to produce wonderful milk (for our pets)! The cream line on the jars these last couple of weeks has been impressive! Keep up the good work, ladies! Located in Butler, Georgia, Sam’s cows enjoy grazing on 1200 acres of this Certified Organic Farm and we are fortunate that he is willing to transport this fresh, creamy milk to us. Working together, we need to ensure that we meet a minimum order for each Market so it remains economically viable for deliveries to continue! Share the goodness of Cedar Rock Dairy milk with friends and family!


Remember, you need 3 sets of jars to keep things flowing smoothly. If you order an extra one week, you likely will be missing one jar the following week. The Market can no longer absorb the cost if you receive your milk in plastic and you will be charged the difference. Your jars need to be ‘sparkling clean’ and completely dry (jar and BOTH lids)!

Raw Milk Jar System
A1 vs A2 Milk


Rusty Repp of Little Tots Estate offers the sweetest goat milk I have had since I was a child, growing up in Ohio! The milk comes from Nigerian Dwarf Goats who are known to have the highest Butterfat of any milking goats! The milk from Little Tots also makes wonderful cheese and it is great for ‘pets’ with stomach issues! To keep The Black Lab, healthy, he enjoys some everyday!


Lizzie’s Pantry provides some wonderful products from Montana Wheat! She also offers a Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Georgia Farmer. Products ordered last week from Liz were not delivered due to the death of her Mother who lived out of state. Our prayers and condolences go out to Liz and her family for their loss. Her offerings will return next week.


Kathy Barnes of So-Koi not only helps out at the Markets, she is also the wonderful lady that makes the great lanyards, aprons, pillowcases and tiny purse bags (for carrying your own sweeteners, salts, etc.) Check out her offerings that are all hand made with love!


Kathy is also coordinating the Group Buys for Real Salt and Einkorn Wheat. Sign up sheets will be on the Check out table at each Market.

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I continually thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on me in my life (which definitely includes the Market and all of the wonderful folks I have come to know). The coming month is bringing significant changes to my life and I know that I am in His hands and He will guide my steps and continue to bless me. I humbly ask for your prayers as I negotiate through it all. I am here to serve you, the Members and the Farmers.


The Black Lab has been cursed with fleas! He is 9 years old and we have never had this issue! ARGH! Spraying, vacuuming, using DE powder, baths…I did not need this added to my already chaotic schedule! He is not happy and neither am I!


I wish you all a happy Labor Day and a wonderful week! Don’t forget to Fly the Flag!


Thank you for taking the time to read this long missive…

Please know that we appreciate the support of All Saints Lutheran Church, Crossfit O-Zone Gym and the Hamilton Mill Community for the use of the great spaces for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.

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Market will close at 9:00pm Sunday for the Crossfit Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Hamilton Mill Market!
Market will close at 6:00pm Monday for the Lilburn Market!



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Dawson Local Harvest:  Late Summer Produce and new Chicken


DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for September 5th

Late Summer Produce and new Chicken Availability

HI EVERYONE! Back this week are Green Beans from LEILANI’S, and new availability for GRACE ACRES Free-range Chicken. There’s several things more coming shortly in the pipeline, but you’ll see a bit of a shortage for the next couple of weeks. I do expect to have plenty of Produce including Tomatoes available all the way to Thanksgiving. Check out The Market for this week and keep eating healthy.

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.