Farm Where Life is Good:  Online Market is OPEN for Business (Week 32)

Buckwheat covercrop in bloom— bees are hummin’!

Life on the Farm (Week 32)

I was just sitting out in the onion fields, having weeded and needing a break. I heard footsteps behind me and who should arrive but a couple of yearling deer headed out to dinner. Their appetizer was apparently onion tops. They walked with in 10ft of me as I sat quietly, curious myself. Ambling over to the bed of onions, one bent to take a bite. I couldn’t contain myself any longer, “Hey!”. She looked up at me. That was IT. She JUST looked up at me, sitting/fuming 10ft away. And then bowed her head to take another bite. What! I made to rise and that spooked her enough to bolt 10ft down the line. The appetizer was just too appetizing, apparently. I had to haul my aching bones off the ground and (almost) physically move them out of the field. Deer these days! Sheesh.

Onions “before” the deer found them (I am NOT going to show you “after”

A few remaining special orders of Colorado Peaches and Bartlett Pears brought to us and you by a friend of a friend with a family farm in Colorado. Ordered now by the 20# box (you’ll need that many to actually get some home uneaten!) and delivered to your dropsite the week of approximately Aug 24 (peach) and Sept 7 (Pear). They are fabulous for fresh eating, baking, canning, freezing or drying.

(We are happy to take phone/in-person orders on these too with checks-in-the-mail if you prefer.)

The Market is now open for a wide selection of warm weather produce.

Ordering will be open from Sunday morning until Monday 8pm. Get your orders in now so harvesting can begin specific to your requests.

Deliveries will be made Wednesday per usual to your chosen Dropsite Location .

Recipes for your consideration

Nothing like a little healthy fiber (and you get to use up that squash too!) This super moist cake freezes well for winter breakfasts on the go.

Zucchini Cake

2/3 cup margarine (Earth balance is the best!)

1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup maple syrup
5 cup grated zucchini (squeeze out excess liquid)
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup soymilk
4 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup wheat bran
1 cup white AP flour
1 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 cup chopped walnuts

With beaters, blend margarine, sugar and maple syrup.
Add zucchini, soymilk, applesauce and vanilla and beat.
Add spices and salt and beat.
Add bran, flours, baking soda and powder and beat.
Add walnuts and beat.
Line baking pan w/ parchment (9×13?)
Pour in batter and spread.
Bake 350ºF x 60min.

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This just struck me as a wonderful idea; naturally gluten-free (if it matters), low carb, high vegetable and mighty tasty too!

Squash Pizza Boats

yellow squash
olive oil
garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, thyme
pizza sauce
Daiya cheeze
pizza toppings

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the squash in half length-wise and scoop out the seeds.

Brush a casserole dish with olive oil. Roll squash around in the olive oil to lightly coat. Place cut side up in dish.

Sprinkle the squash with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and thyme.

Place some of the pizza toppings inside the boat.

Spoon pizza sauce over the toppings.

Place a couple of tablespoons of cheese on top of the pizza sauce.

Add more of your favorite toppings.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

From: http://www.5dollardinners.com

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If anyone has some good recipes for this weeks ingredients, pop on over to the website and enter them there for everyone’s benefit!.

Subscription Box Highlights

Anticipated this week for the CSA/Subscription Boxes:

Broccoli or Broccolini
Head lettuce
Green onions
Summer squash/Zucchini
Cucumbers
Red cabbage
New potatoes
Green beans
Beets
Garlic
Parsley
Cilantro

Start your meal planning now!

We hope to feed you soon!

Roger and Lara

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Local Farms First:  Tons of wonderful LOCAL Items!!

Greetings Local Farms First food lovers!

Log on today and place your order for LOCAL Produce and More!!

This week there are so many wonderful items:
Arugula
Basil
Beef
Beets
Bok Choy
Cabbage
Carrots
Chickens
Chives
Cilantro
Collards
Cucumbers
Eggs
Ellens Pickle Products
Crafts
Greens
Flowers
Garlic
Exotics
Gooseberries
Honey
Hot Peppers
Plants
Turnips
Juice
Kale
Lamb
Lavender
Thyme
Mint
Jam
Onions
Oregano
Plums
Pork
Radishes
Sage
Salad Mixes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini

As you can see summer is in full swing at Local Farms First farms!!! There is such a bounty, take advantage of the goodness and log on today to place your order!!

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

Siloam Springs, AR:  National Farmers Market Week, August 3rd -9th

This week is National Farmers Market Week! August 1st was national recognition for Women who Farm – stop by
this Tuesday and visit Tang from Thao Farm and Dia from Lee Farm and let them know how amazing they are! Also, on Saturday do the same for Jennifer from R Family Farm and Houa from Xiong Farm!

Saturday is Kids Day! Marshall Mitchell will be our guest musician, the Benton County Master Gardeners will be there with adult education and a great children’s craft – Making Insect viewing boxes, and Mary Hanson is back with another art project!

We also want to share that Yum Yum Bakery, who has been a faithful market vendor, is now inside Pour Jons. This means they won’t be at market on Saturday but they will be just down the street selling those same great scones where you can also pick up a cup of coffee or your favorite tea. Stop by and see them and congratulate them on their new location. They’ve worked hard to see this come to fruition.

We still have the Double Dollar program for SNAP customers and Seniors who have vouchers. Visit the market Welcome Station to double your spending power!

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Grandmother Mountain Organics...

… has herbs and garlic this week. Check it out!!

Green Fork Farmers Market:  Weekly Product List

Dear Green Fork Farmers Market Customers,

You know what they say in the summer, don’t leave your car unlocked or you will come back to discover the seat filled with zucchini!

If this hasn’t happened to you yet, you’re in luck. It’s time to order for this week’s market, and we have a lot of great summer products available—zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, Shiitake mushrooms, bell peppers, sweet banana peppers, jalapenos, serranos, herbs, eggs, chicken, beef, duck, lamb, pork, botanical bath and beauty products, olives, olive oil, cookies, lacto-fermented sauerkraut and jalapeno slices, dried Shiitakes and Shiitake powder, salsa, and pet food.

Place your order from now until Tuesday at noon by clicking on the link below, then pick up on Wednesday 4-7 pm. Or you can stop by to shop at the market on Wednesday and visit with some of our local farmers!

We look forward to providing you with fresh food grown locally without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and high quality handmade products.

Green Fork Farmers Market

Wednesdays 4-7 pm
Indoors, Year Round
In the Breezeway at Nightbird Books
205 W. Dickson St.
Fayetteville, AR

To place your order, click on the link below to enter the website. Sign in as a customer, then click on the icon next to each product you wish to order. Proceed to checkout, review the list to make sure it’s correct, then scroll to the bottom and click on Place This Order. Make sure you receive a confirmation email—if you don’t, your order was not processed. Payment is at the market pickup with cash, check, debit/credit card, EBT, and Senior FMNP coupons. Ask about our doubling program for EBT and SFMNP!

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

Market News

NEW FROM DEBBIE’S DELIGHTS
Banana Split Bread! Give it a try!
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JUMPOFF MOUNTAIN JAVA ANNOUNCES
The 2014 season of Guatemala Huehuetenango (way-way-ten-ango) is finally here and well worth the wait! The medium/dark roast level enhances the sweetness (especially chocolate notes) without losing the brightness in the cup. A very well-balanced coffee with good body, creamy mouth feel, and a lingering but nice finish.—————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
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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There is plenty more available so take your time and check out the whole list.

Click here to browse the whole list.

Coming Events

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

Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op:  recycle plastic bags

Once again I’m asking that everyone bring in their clean reusable shopping bags so they can be put into use again. Thanks. See everyone Friday. Have a great week.
Karen S
nwlve1962@gmail.com
501-276-3318

StPete.LocallyGrown.Net:  Special Notice From Your Market Manager

Naples,FL:  Market will close tonite Please get your orders in

Please place your orders for delivery on Tuesday Aug. 5th

Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op:  The market is now open for ordering

The Spa City Co-op on-line market is open. Place your orders between now and 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Pick up your order at Emergent Arts , 341 Whittington Ave on Friday August 8th between 3:30 and 5:30. Please come before 5:00 if at all possible.

Thank you for supporting our local farmers and our co-op!
See You Friday,

Karen Schuman
Market Co-Manager
nwlve1962@gmail.com
(501)276-3318