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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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Dawson Local Harvest: Herbs, organically speaking!
The DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for March 27th
Herbs, Organically Speaking!
HI EVERYONE, and Happy Spring!
This week we’re seeing more Live Plants in the new Organic Herb Plants subcategory from LEILANI’S. Several varieties, including Parsleys, Dill, and Basil, are ready this week (sorry, no pictures yet) and more will be joining the menu next week. There is much already planted in the vendor’s fields, and we expect to have plenty of fresh Produce in a month or so.
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 the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.
Have a happy and healthy week!
Alan Vining
Market Manager
Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville : Market Tidbits - Please Read
Market Closes at 8:00pm today!
Thank you to those who have already placed orders!
Market Pickup Hours
You may pick up the items you ordered starting at 2:30pm. Market will end at 5:30pm; however, you may pickup until 6:30pm if you have contacted me and you make payment prior to pickup. We now have other payments options available. Please call me on Monday and I will discuss; also, please call if you have any questions. You can reach me 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’!
Thanks go out to Bethe Munn who, once agsain stepped up to help with Market pickup this past week! I cannot run this Market without the help of Volunteers – please consider working at Market pickup once a month! Contact me at 404-432-4337.
Sunday, March 29th, Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is hosting their annual Grow Your Own Annual Real Local Food Festival! This is a really fun event with local vendors selling local wares, informative presentations by locals Farmers, demonstrations and plenty of activities that are both fun and educational for the children. Click on the link below for more information about the Festival and Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center!
We will be there with some products from our wonderful Farmers as well as information about our locally grown Markets! The Festival runs from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. While you are there, be sure and look for us – stop in and say hell-o!
Offerings you may want to check out…
Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm has outstanding grass-fed Meats! On Special this week are: Boston Butt and Bone-In Pork Shoulder Roast ! Pre-Orders are also listed on the Market this week for Fresh Lamb products as well as Pork Sausage products! Be sure and get your order in as these are items that are snatched up quickly. Lamb offerings will be delivered FRESH – this is just in time for Easter! Items that are Pre-Ordered will be delivered April 2nd!
Turkeys are also available for Pre-Order and average about 15#‘s.
Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great winter veggies! Several weeks ago they added Hibiscus Flowers, (great for drying and making Hibiscus Tea), Fennel, Kohlrabi and ’Cheddar’ Cauliflower. Burnell Farms also offers: Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, several Lettuce varieties and Spinach.
Don’t forget to check out all of the Organic Baked Good from Dabrielle of My Daily Bread. Jams and Jellies and Sourdough Breads are on Special this week! Be sure and get your order in before close of Market!
Vicky of Fry Farm is back! This week they are offering Rutabagas and Red Spinach. So glad that Vicky, Steve and Matt are back and I look forward to them adding additional offerings as Mother Nature continues toward Spring!
I have spoken with Doug of Doug’s Garden who is busy, busy, busy training new helpers and getting seedlings planted! Doug has told me that this year he is going to be offering a “flat” of lettuce, living! This will enable you to pick your lettuce before your meal! What a cool concept! He is still working out the logistics. Pictures and more details coming soon!
Check your Grocery List and get your orders in before 8:00pm this evening for delivery on Thursday!
Burnell Farms
Fry Farm
The Veggie Patch
Milk
Cedar Rock Dairy (Cow)
Little Tots Estate (Goat)
Eggs
Rocky Acres
Golden Farms
Little Tots Estate (Organic, Soy Free, pastured chickens) on Farmers’ Sale Table only
Bakery
Bakery on Brooks (Gluten Free/Organic)
My Daily Bread (Organic)
Grass Fed Meats
Carrell Farms
Heritage Farm
Microgreens
Cedar Seeder
Natural Products
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Low Low Knows Bones
So-Koi
Handmade Items
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Peacefield Farm
So-Koi
Flours/Grains/Salt
My Daily Bread
So-Koi
Markets close at 8:00pm Monday. Please remember that minimums must be met for each Market to ensure delivery by our Farmers! Be sure and get your order in and thank you for supporting our LOCAL Farmers!
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30pm – 5:30pm (later by appt only!)
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
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Pickup Day and Time: Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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Azure Standard
Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday March 24th 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup Date: Monday, March 30th at 11:45am
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Drop #: 796431 Route: Q5
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
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BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for March 22nd
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net
Recipes
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Oven Steamed Carrots and Leeks
Vegetables and herbs combined in a foil packet then steamed in the oven – simple and delicious
2 tablespoons hazelnut, walnut, or olive oil
2 medium leeks
4 medium carrots
1/4 pound white (button) mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut four 12-inch lengths of aluminum foil. Spread 1 teaspoon oil on each to coat half.
2. Trim off roots and dark green leaf tops from leeks. Slice lengthwise toward leaf tips to halve each leek. Plunge up and down in a sinkful of water, opening up the layers to slosh clean, then examine each down to the base. Repeat until soil-free. Lay cut side down and slice across into 1-inch lengths. Divide evenly among foil squares, arranging on the oiled part.
3. Peel carrots; cut into 1-inch diagonal slices. Distribute among the leeks. Mince mushrooms very fine. Toss with thyme, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and mix well. Divide evenly over the vegetables. Fold over foil and form half-moon packets, crimping edges tightly, as if making turnovers.
4. Set packets on baking sheet. Bake in center of oven 20 minutes or until tender.
Market News
Hello!
Dear customers, we appreciate your loyalty and support of Fresh Harvest during this long winter. We understand that variety and availability are low in the cold months, and are thankful to all of you for continuing to buy local produce.
We have experienced some issues with quality, and hope that you know that we will refund money if you have received a product you do not feel satisfied with. Please let us know, as it helps us to do our job better.
We are so proud of all of our fellow farmers and small business owners who we share Fresh Harvest with. We take joy in offering their product to you. Behind every item on the Market is a truly dedicated and hard working person. They are all doing there best, and all are continuing to learn, as well!
We have a great selection of vegetables this week, as well as great new items up from Bear Creek Farm and Wedge Oak Farms. And have you tried a baguette from Dozen Bakery yet? It is delivered to us warm, fresh from the oven, and is perfect with some cheese from The Bloomy Rind!
Now is the time to think flowers! The pre-paid bouquets are available, meaning current customers have the opportunity to save $20 if they pre-pay now for 10 large flower bouquets that will be available over the course of the summer. You are not obligated to get a bouquet every week – just when it suits you. The flower bouquets are available usually about 20 weeks, so you will have plenty of opportunities to order one. Please email Tally if you have any questions!
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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Oglethorpe Fresh Locally Grown: Oglethorpe Fresh Heritage Day and 2015 Locally Grown
Hope this finds you doing well and looking forward to Spring. Please come join us next Saturday, March 28 at Oglethorpe Fresh in Historic Lexington for our 2nd annual Heritage Day. We have activities scheduled 11-3 and music 3-5. Oglethorpe County 4-H, Bee Club, Friends of the Library, UGA Master Gardeners, Good Roots, some of our Oglethorpe Fresh Locally Grown Growers, Local Historians, and more will be on hand to usher in our 6th Season of providing a place to come for locally grown/locally made, good music and good fellowship. Your support means everything to our local growers and crafts people! Oglethorpe Fresh Co-op is open Mon-Sat, 10-5 and Sunday 2-5 and you can reach us on facebook, 706-743-5965, helmly@netzero.net. Thanks so much, we appreciate you! Linda Helmly
CLG: Opening Bell: Eggs, Plants, but no eggplants...yet!
Good afternoon,
Thanks to all the folks that signed up to complete our survey. Please follow the link in Caleb’s email and give us some thoughtful feedback so we can make your market experience even better! Glad to have Crimmins and Rattle’s back this week. Lots of goodness all around!
Check out all the Featured Products and use the SEARCH field on the main Market page to quickly find the items you want.
Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table.
The market is now OPEN for orders. Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve
ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. When you are done shopping, just hit the “proceed to checkout” button in your cart. You will then see the option to “Pay Now” with credit card near the bottom. Just follow the prompts to add your card. Be sure to read the screen until you see “Thank you for your order” on the top. If you need help, please call 339-7958. A 3% online payment convenience fee will be added when your card is charged.
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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmer's Market - It's Time to Order
Manchester Locally Grown Farmers’ Market
How to contact us:
Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Hello, everyone!
Welcome to another week of shopping at Manchester Locally Grown online farmers’ market. The market will be open for ordering until Tuesday at 10 pm, and pickup will be on Thursday from 3:00 till 4:30. This year-round online farmers’ market offers eggs, herbal products, local honey, winter vegetables, fresh greens, live plants, and pork products, all produced on local farms. Go through all the categories and find some great things to brighten up your winter meals. Support your friends and neighbors who have grown and produced these items.
NEWS AND NOTES
FROM DOGWOOD VALLEY GREENHOUSE
Spring has come on with such a rush that this will be the last week for daffodil bouquets from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse. We also have several succulent planters which will be a great table or desk decoration or Easter gift. They can also be moved outside for the frost-free time, from early May until October. What wonderful, cheerful gifts for a friend, or for yourself!
FRONTIER FAMILY FARMS is offering Bagged Broccoli Florets in addition to our other early spring vegetable choices this week.
A SAMPLING OF ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM OUR LOCAL FARMERS:
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(L to R) French Sourdough Bread from Doorstep Bakery, Taller Red Carnation from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, Spinach from Frontier Family Farm, Catchfly Plant from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, Ham Slices from Weaver Farms.
Ordering will be open until Tuesday at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on Thursday between 3:00 and 4:30 at Square Books, 113 E Main, Manchester. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday, if that’s more convenient for you. Just call (931) 273-9708 if you prefer to utilize this free service.
Thanks so much for your support of Manchester Locally Grown Market, all of our growers, local food, and our right to eat it. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. Nothing makes a farmer more excited than seeing new customers on the market!
Blessings,
Linda
The Wednesday Market: Reminder to Order
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. 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 visit the website for all of this week’s listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Concord Street Sweets is back! Thank you to our customers who were so understanding last week when we could not fill their orders. I am finally feeling so much better today!
Here’s hoping everyone has a happy Sunday, albeit you’ll probably be spending it indoors. Maybe you have a good book to read, or a pot of soup to simmer, or if you’re like me, a mountain of laundry to tackle. Let us look forward to sunnier days.
Thank you for supporting locally grown agriculture and for choosing to purchase locally. We’ll see you at the Market on Wednesday.
Thanks,
Beverly
Russellville Community Market: RCM Opening Bell
Welcome to another RCM Market Week!
Be sure to check out the newly listed items this week! Lots of great, local products to be had!
Happy shopping! Eat Local!
Check out the “Featured Items” section as well as the “What’s New” section at the top of the market page for all the latest products available.
Be sure to “Like” our Facebook page for updates and food-related events in your community!
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. Remember, you have until 10:00pm Tuesday evening to place your orders.
Happy Shopping! See you on Thursday!
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
ALFN Local Food Club: The Market is Open and Food Matters Film Screening!
Good Morning Food Club,
The market is open with tons of delicious local food. All this wet weather can’t stop our growers from providing us with the best food around. Even some of our seasonal growers are starting to sell again, like…
- Crimminny cricket, it’s Crimmins Family Farm! A huge welcome back to one of our favorite certified organic growers with their delicious curly green leaf kale and red leaf lettuce.
- How about some nutritious kohlrabi kraut from The Root Cafe? Fermented kraut is a probiotic, vitamin C filled wonderfood and serves as a delicious addition to your grilled meats or morning eggs.
- I eagerly anticipate what new hummus Geek Eats will list each week. Today there’s jalapeno and Kent Walker cheese hummus, which is loaded with chunks of Kent Walker Artisan Cheese’ garlic montasio. Yum!
- Those of you getting your gardens going should check out our Garden & Home Supplies section. Get some locally-produced organic compost or compost tea from Green Acres Atkins, willow rooting compound from Food for Thought Farm, or even Cinnamon drops rabbit manure from A B C Nature Greenhouse & Herb Farm.
Make sure to mark your calendars for this Friday, March 27th when the Green Corner Store & Soda Fountain hosts a free screening of Food Matters. This is a powerful documentary that looks at health issues, the health care system, and a growing body of scientific evidence proving that nutritional therapy can be more effective, more economical, less harmful and less invasive than most conventional medical treatments. It’s at 7pm at StudioMAIN, 1423 S. Main St, and you can join the facebook event here. Hope to see you there!
- Alex Handfinger
Director of Operations
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