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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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Gwinnett Locally Grown: The Market is open for ordering! Thank you for your support yesterday!
The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
MARKET NEWS
*_Thank you, thank you for all of you that braved the cold to come pick up your orders in this crazy cold weather! Tuesday didn’t happen so I’m so grateful to our wonderful customers who made it happen yesterday! Hats off to you all!! You are awesome!!
_Grower Highlight of the Week!
Bo & Lisa’s Lil Patch
Certified Naturally Grown
*_*Lisa Says…
Bo & Lisa are not new to farming , but are new to having our very own farm.
We have 14.28 acres in beautiful Aragon Ga., 70 miles from Lilburn, Ga. We share a passion and love for farming naturally with wholesome products that are good for your health and budget._
*_*Bo is a beekeeper! We have Italian bees and produce RAW honey . We only strain it once and never heat our honey, so that you receive the FULL nutritional benefits. Our bees are happy to pollinate our blueberry field._
*_*Yes! We are blueberry farmers too! Our blueberries shrubs are 4 years old and
are producing more each year. We do not use any chemicals, only a natural fossil substance (Diatomaceous Earth) that is edible and healthy for all to eat._
*_*We appreciate your willingness to support local farming and our desire to be good stewards of the land we have been given. We would like you to know that a portion of our sales go to a Christian Health Retreat and Healing Center (homeforhealth.net) in Kentucky for healing spiritually as well as physically through Jesus Christ . This facility is run by medical missionaries and is close to our hearts as Lisa is a cancer survivor! We donate funds to help with scholarships for those who have no means of getting help for their illness. We donate as well to other cancer centers such as the AFLAC Cancer Center for children in Atlanta. You can read about how Jesus healed Lisa at : http://www.cancer-research-awareness.com/god-healed-lisa.html
Thank you for letting us grow healthy nutrient dense food for your family and for helping to support these other causes. Be well friends and many blessings to you and your family.
In His service, Bo and Lisa*_*
I’m working to get natural dog and pet treats on the Market! Stay tuned for that!
I’m looking to post a survey real soon to see everyone’s interest in different items. We have opportunities to get some really cool items but there are minimum limits for some to get them offered on the Market. So be looking for that as I share the wonderful items available to us and see your interest!
Is anyone interested in Azure Standard? They are a group buy that is delivered once a month. We have the opportunity to participate….so go on
https://www.azurestandard.com. Please email me if you would like to participate!
_As Always….
_Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living. *_
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Browse through to see all the great Growers we have and maybe you will find something new!
We have Wilderness Family Naturals Coconut Sugar, Flour and Organic Popcorn in the Market for sale! When you come to pick up your order, check them out! They are also now online!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your imput!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Cheryl Gelatt
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
The Cumming Harvest - Closed: Newsletter - February 18, 2015
JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting
JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting is a small batch craft coffee roaster located in Bethlehem, Georgia. Our roast philosophy is to roast each bean to bring out the best characteristics of the coffee. We carefully select specialty grade coffees from the main coffee regions of the world to ensure the best quality and variety in our green coffee inventory. These coffees are grown with sustainable practices and are purchased from sources that offer fair pricing to the farmers/producers.
Our focus is fresh roasted coffee. You place your order, we roast your coffee. Does this make a difference? Absolutely! Coffee reaches peak freshness within 24-48 hours after roasting, so we put the roast date on each bag. High quality, fresh roasted beans mean a smooth, flavorful cup of coffee. If you prefer decaf, we have a Swiss Water Process decaf from Brazil that was decaffeinated using only water, no chemicals.
Give a bag a try this week. We offer trio packs that let you try several coffees, as well as 1# bags and 5# bags. We are also happy to grind your coffee for drip brewing, a French press, Chemex, Keurig or any other brew method.
PICK UP OPTIONS
COLONY PARK PICK-UP This is our main location and all orders will be prepared for you for pick up at this location if you don’t choose another option below. You can order and pick up meat and seafood at this location.
VICKERY PICK-UP – This week you may choose to pick up your order from the Vickery Village Cherry Street Taproom between 1:30-2:30pm. If you would like to pick up at Vickery choose VICKERY PICK-UP item in the categories on the The Market page/tab. Customers choosing to pick up at Vickery should not order meat or seafood as we cannot transport meat and seafood due to Dept. of Ag regulations.
DELIVERY to Vickery/Polo Area – Please add this item to your order if you would like delivery to your home on Saturday between 1-3pm. Only prepaid orders will be accepted. Deliveries will be dropped off at your front door. If you are not going to be home, please leave a insulated bag or cooler for your order. The delivery person is not responsible for making sure your food is in the appropriate container once dropped off. Please plan for possible rain and make sure your order will be protected. The delivery person will travel with your orders in insulated bags with ice packs to protect it during travel. No Meat or Seafood will be able to be delivered.
Group Buy
Green Pastures – The order has been placed and is being shipped as I write this. I hope it to be delivered by this Saturday.
Raw Cheese – we still have some cheese at the market, let me know at pick up if you’d like to add some to your order.
Butter – Going Fast! We received the raw butter from Emmanuel King, an Amish farmer in Indiana. It’s sold by the pound and is lightly salted or unsalted, sold for $6.50. You may email me at thecummingharvest@live.com to reserve yours or purchase at pick up.
PICK UP LOCATION
Building 106, Colony Park Dr. in the Basement of Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040. Pick up every Saturday between 10-12pm.
Google Map
To view the harvest today and tomorrow till 8pm, visit “The Market” page on our website, The Cumming Harvest
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!
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: The Market is Closed
The Spa City Co-op Market is now closed for ordering. Please plan to pick up your order this Friday, Feb 20th, at Emergent Arts between 3:30 – 5:30(Earlier is better.)
Please be sure to check the Volunteer Spot site on the market page to sign up to help with a market.
Thanks for your support of Spa City Co-op.
Hannah Seewald
Manager this week’s market
Spacity@locallygrown.net
509-936-2151
Champaign, OH: Stand By Me
When the night has come, and the land is dark…
And the moon is the only light we will see…
(Stand By Me- Ben E. King)
Well, little local market of love customers, we have arrived at that bewitching hour…the hour that is the last call, the last hour of the market for the week.
The night has truly come to a very busy day, a very productive day, for your market manager. I am trying to get my shop ready to throw open the doors. It amazes me how I can totally get lost in whatever I am doing, only to look at the time, and be amazed that an entire day has floated by.
You have this last hour to make your choices on the market. Place your orders, relax, and know that we are here, standing by you, making sure that we give you the best of the best. The Rock Stars Of Local…
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Statesboro Market2Go: Be sure to order!
We are staying open until 8 am tomorrow to give you plenty of time to place your order!
Thank you for shopping with Market2Go.
Russellville Community Market: RCM Order Reminder
Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that we’ll be closing for orders tonight at 10:00 p.m. Get your orders in soon!
Happy ordering!
We hope to see you on Thursday for the market pick-up!
Check out our Facebook page for great info on local foods issues and upcoming events.
Be sure to click on the “Like” button at the top of the Facebook page to get automatic updates. Thanks!
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
Russellville Community Market
Dothan, Alabama: UPDATE: PRICELESS HEALTH FARM PRODUCE...
Market At Dothan_Eating Locally, Year Round
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Market At Dothan Locally Grown
How to contact us:’
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email:2farmersdaughters@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketAtDothan
Market News
PRICELESS PRODUCE UPDATED…
CSA- Full – may include Turnips & 1/2 Shares – include young Vidalia Onion!
Arugula – LAST of the season
KALE Pesto-No Nuts!
Greenhouse Mix – of Baby Chinese Cabbage, Baby Siberian Kale, Baby Bok Choi, and Baby Swiss Chard!
Lettuce – Mesclun, Red Oakleaf
& More…new combos.
Order by 5p Today. Pick Up FRIDAY or Saturday @ Dothan Nurseries 10a-12p
KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD…
For the next several Fridays, Market At Dothan will feature one of our growers/producers at the Friday Market Pick Up!
This week DIANNE HERRING of D’s JELLY will be on hand to answer your questions and share news from Herring Orchard, Garden & Kitchen. Come out and visit with Dianne from 10AM-12PM, Friday, 2/20/15 @ Dothan Nurseries
NOW AVAILABLE CASABLANCA RANCH QUARTER BEEF…
LOCAL GRASS FED, GRASS FINISHED BEEF…
“Locally raised in Abbeville, AL. Grass Fed and Grass Finished. Our cattle are never given hormones, any type of steroids or growth enhancing medications. We do not feed them corn, chicken litter or cotton gin waste. Their diet is grass and hay. We give them minerals and salt as needed. We vaccinate them for diseases and parasites under the oversight of a veterinarian. Our meat is inspected and approved during processing by a USDA inspector and carries the USDA seal of certification.”
*GROUND BEEF, 93% LEAN
*GROUND BEEF PATTIES
*SIRLOIN TIP ROAST
*CHUCK ROAST
*BRISKET
*LIVER
****SOUP BONES
LIMITED LETTUCE…
This week Scotty has a limited availability of RED OAKLEAF LETTUCE grown in Healhty Soil.
WELCOME…
SPRING HILL FARM
“We are a small farm located in Ozark, AL. We keep bees, raise chickens and plant a big garden. We love to make our food from scratch and have sold at local farmer’s markets. We specialize in whole wheat bread, pretzels, and cinnamon rolls from freshly ground flour. We also make soup mixes, spice mixes, fresh homemade cookies, and brownies. "
#MARYS PEEPS…
" KUMQUAT SATSUMA PEPPER JELLY…My new version of pepper jelly is made with fresh kumquarts, and satsumas, with some sweet pineapple. Add the final touch with jalapinos and bell peppers. All grown without pesticides, and no additives. I hope you will try this and enjoy it. It will be an added jar of flavor for you pantry. Remember that all my products are prepared for you in my home kitchen with complete sanitary conditions as possible."
SPECIAL: KATHY’S KLUCKERS…
BOGO (BUY ONE, GET ONE) PURPLE HULL. PEAS!
#SHOPLOCAL…
PLEASE SUPPORT these LOCAL businesses! “It’s not hard to support your local economy. Just shift your spending to local independents. Every bit counts.” #ShopLocal. Order Online @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net
DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS…
Now accepting Debit & Credit cards @ Market at Dothan when you PICK UP your order. Using SQUARE, is a FLEXIBLE payment option that allows you to get receipts via email or text message. EASY & CONVENIENT way to pay!
EASY & CONVENIENT Online Ordering @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net
Farm to Table Recipes
PURPLE HULL PEAS & SAUSAGE
INGREDIENTS
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups fresh purple hull peas
1 quart chicken broth
12 to 16 ounces spicy andouille-style sausage or similar spicy smoked sausage
salt and pepper, to taste
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 Servings
PREPARATION
In a medium skillet or sauté pan, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Transfer the vegetables to a medium saucepan; add peas and chicken broth. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice the sausage and brown in the skillet. Add to the peas, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes longer, or until peas are tender.
Uncover and increase heat to medium (a low boil); continue cooking for about 3 to 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add salt and pepper, as needed.
Serve with cornbread.