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Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest - Still Plenty of Items to Order!
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Tallahassee May
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JohnDrury
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Hello!
There is still time to place an order this week. There is a great selection of veggies – lettuces, greens of all kinds, tomatoes still! and other wonderful items. This time of year is as bountiful as any other, and has even more variety than the summer months do, so please take advantage of all there is to offer!
The Fall flowers are so beautiful and colorful right now – enjoy them while you can! In a few weeks we will have a frost, and the fresh, local flowers will be gone until spring! The marigolds are booming, as well as the colorful zinnias! Also festive broom corn for your autumn decorating!
Dozen Bakery has up their special Fall treat of cranberry pumpkin bread. Not too sweet and so delicious!
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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Champaign, OH: Dandelion
Dandelion don’t tell no lies…
Dandelion will make you wise…
Tell me if she laughs or cries…
Blow away dandelion, blow away.. dandelion
(Rolling Stones – Dandelion Lyrics)
It’s no secret…in my growing up, I lived for music from The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, The Doors, The Beatles…for one, they were amazing bands!! Second, they all sported the girls, the muses, the band aids, the groupies. Marianne, Anita, Pattie, Pamela, Donna…each band had the iconic girls! Free spirited, fun, well dressed, all part of the rock tapestry that made up the backdrop of those times.
I was/am a huge Stones fan. I have every single album ever put out by The Stones, down in my album collection. The music, the clothes, the girls, the life.
You may ask yourself, what is Cosmic Pam talking about? Where is she taking us, now? Dare we ask?
Love. Fabrics. Rich tapestry. Bands sticking together. Free. Talented. Going where no band had gone before.
And, yes…the same can be said of this little market of love. We share the love, our rich local fabric makes us strong, makes us proud, as we showcase the talents and hard work of our local producers and growers, each and every week. We go where no other local farmer’s market has gone. We are open all year, we offer the best of the best, we offer one stop shopping, we offer prices way below mass produced stores, we offer healthy, we offer nutrition, we are eclectic, we all offer a colorful story…and the market is headed up by yours truly…your brightly dressed, hippie clad, full of love girl that fronts the goodness.
Tonight is Monday…dust off some old tunes, give them a spin, let your mind drift, and sit and read through the colorful tapestry of our market. Order, relax, disengage, make the scene…we are here to take your orders, make it all happen, and greet you on Thursday, with a full bag of tricks for you to take home.
Let us sing to you…let us help you groove the week…
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: Volunteer Needed Friday
We still need one volunteer for the 2:00-3:30 pm slot on Friday.
There are also several openings in the volunteer schedule over the coming weeks and months. Check out our calendar and sign up by visiting http://tinyurl.com/Co-opVolunteers
Please email me with any questions or problems, or if you prefer not to use VolunteerSpot but still want to volunteer.
Thank you!
-Karen Harbut
kgharbut@aol.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: See You at Market...
The Hamilton Mill Market minimum was met!
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
~Maryanne
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: Thank you for your support...
Market minimum was met. Thank you for your support!
We will see you on Thursday between 4:30pm and 7:00pm!
We will see you on Thursday between 4:30pm and 7:00pm!
StPete.LocallyGrown.Net: Market NOW Open - Sept. 29, 2014
We LOVE the Valuable Volunteers who serve our Caring Customers! Please visit our Pinterest page to see them in action.
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FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS You are invited to watch our Market Tutorial before you begin. If you do not receive an email confirmation immediately after you order, then you did not click the SUBMIT ORDER button and we did not receive an order from you. Call your Market Manager for help.
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Don’t miss our helpful shopping hints now posted as a link at the top of every web page on St. Pete Locally Grown. Check it out and then share it with anyone who asks about us!
REPEAT OF Market Schedule Announcement REPEAT
After much consideration I have decided to make SPLG’s biweekly Market schedule a permanent change for several reasons. At sixty, I need a bit more time to relax, as much as I love this Market work so dearly! Secondly, we’ve proven this summer that our biweekly efforts produce almost as much income as two successive weekly Markets. This change will mean less wear and tear on all our resources, including our dedicated volunteers who commit their free time to year-round service of our Market customers and without whom our business cannot exist. Most of all, our biweekly summer schedule has given me such a feeling of well being!
How will this change impact our valued customers? Not at all. You will continue to enjoy great locally grown, freshly harvested produce delivered with gentle hands from kind, volunteering spirits, and wonderful monthly potluck socials that bring us all together to celebrate the diversity of our local food movement and the wonderful commonalities of our members. I appreciate all of your ongoing support for St. Pete Locally Grown. I step into the future with delight! Tina, YOUR Market Manager
Message from Your Market Manager
NO FRUIT THIS WEEK
Due to severe flooding and standing water on our supplier’s property, our order had to be cancelled because they could not accept delivery. You cannot be more disappointed than I am. However, I am looking into opening an account for SPLG IF we can meet the minimum order requirements. We have been selling out of fruit each Market week because I’ve been cautious in not over-supplying our Market. Since demand appears to be steadying and our customer base is expanding, it may be time to try it out. The BIG advantage to you as charter customers is that our pricing will be low to make sure it sells out. Once we can depend on consistency of demand, then I will have to ask for more return on our investment. Can you all live with that arrangement? Would love to hear from you.
PRAY FOR SUNSHINE
Too much rain isn’t good for the crops and the wonderful folks who tend to them.
WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER ROASTED TURNIPS?
Search our food blog for ideas. Did you know that our food blog is mobile?
MESSAGE FROM GROWERS
- Pam Lunn of The Dancing Goat reports: “We should be back in the cow extras i.e. butter, cream, cottage cheese in mid/late October. One just calved on Saturday and three more are walking the perimeter at the mall – just kidding but their udders are filling which indicates calving is coming shortly!”
- Joe Ramon of JR’s Greens noticed that I mis-reported his name when I introduced him last Market. His last name is NOT ‘Ramos’; it is Ramon. Sincere apologies to Joe. WELCOME to his wonderful yellow squash on our Market this week! Nathan and I have enjoyed its ‘golden’ flavor!
- Steve & Tara Kipp of Faithful Farms come through for us again this week despite heavy rain damage. Their delicate lettuce, though covered, was ripped apart by heavy winds and rain. They need our support this week for sure!
- Nathan of Nathan’s Natural Veggies would love to get some feedback on the Juicing Bundle: Power Booster you may have purchased recently! Please email your comments directly to Nathan. Do remember that Nathan’s salad mixes are a substantial alternative to standard lettuces that we are awaiting.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR DEC. 6TH SPLG EVENTS CALENDAR
- We will combine potluck socials for November and December into one event we call our Annual Holiday Party—on December 6th. DO mark your calendars now. Active customers, volunteers, and growers will receive their invitations in early November.
- In November we will be open two weeks in a row just before Thanksgiving so we can close for the week of Thanksgiving. You will have plenty of time to be prepared for this important day of sharing food and being grateful. All weeks of Market schedule are posted on our event calendar and reflect the permanent bi-weekly schedule.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CUSTOMERS!
Once you have submitted your order, if in doubt about what you owe, you can always confirm what you have been charged for by checking your account history and viewing your most current invoice. Instructions on how to do that are on our Q&A page under the question entitled Since you don’t provide an invoice with delivery, how do I know what I owe? Also, since your vegetables are picked fresh within 24 hours of delivery, they should be lasting for WEEKS in your refrigerator. When you accept delivery, please take a few minutes to inspect your order to protect your vegetables from unnecessary spoilage. Lastly, it is imperative that you understand our policy on Unclaimed Orders found on our Q&A page. When you make a purchase you are agreeing to abide by this policy.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Our Market has high standards for what it sells. Despite that—as seasons transition—the challenges of evolving weather and pesky insects can take its toll on the crops. Market Growers are being very selective about what they are willing to present to you. No, it won’t always be picture perfect (which is part of its charm) and sometimes an insect is going to evade capture! But we won’t send you anything that we wouldn’t eat ourselves. If for any reason we have goofed and you are dissatisfied, please report it to me right away so we can rectify the situation. That’s how we get better and we all benefit from that. Your satisfaction is key to our success as a resource for St. Petersburgs’ lovers of chemical-free, organically & locally grown vegetables.
Upcoming Events
All these and more are posted on our Calendar of Events
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
- “Successful Urban Farming in St. Petersburg” on Oct. 11th, 8AM Cost $35/$25. RSVP NOW
- “REAL DIRT: Make Your Own” on Oct. 18th, 8AM Cost $35/$25. RSVP NOW
- “Monthly Potluck Social”, Oct. 25th, Garden Tour Begins at 5:30PM for active Market customers, growers, and volunteers. BY Whoozin.com e-vite ONLY. Our Speaker is Kay Clark, Publisher of edible Tampa Bay Magazine. Their Mission? “Edible Tampa Bay explores the foods, stories and communities of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco and Hernando counties season by season. We aspire to be the voice of the local food movement, inspiring readers to support and celebrate the farmers, fishers, chefs, food artisans and local businesses in our community.” Kay Clark and her multi-talented team of writers are deeply entrenched in our local food movement and we are grateful to be listed in their quarterly directory. Looking forward to this one!
- Holiday Gathering scheduled for Dec. 6th in place of both the November and December potlucks (normally held on 4th Saturdays). Mark your Calendars! BY Whoozin.com e-vite ONLY for active Market customers, growers, and volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently organizing our volunteer needs by Grower and by Market. So when you are interested in learning how to garden and/or how to run an urban market—including a model for great delivery service for the Market—consider volunteering for the organizations below. Check back for more Growers to be listed.
Nathan’s Natural Veggies
Pioneer Settlement Garden
St. Pete Locally Grown Market
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!
Old99Farm Market: Old 99 Farm, week of Sept 28 2014
As of Sept 28th, we can offer 60+ items including the following crops: chives, lovage, parsley, mint, beet tops, spinach, beet root (new crop), tomatoes (4 varieties), chard, rhubarb, celeriac, eggplant, carrots, collards, peppers (2), cucumbers, squashes (hubbard, butternut, Sibley, buttercup) summer squashes (spaghetti and delicata) and kale. The raspberries are ripe, and showing a bountiful crop.
Camelia is cooking prepared foods from our produce: garlic pesto, cucumber relish, quiches (on order). Dill pickles are next, but you can make your own too!
Meats, Special on Pasture raised, fed and finished, Ground Beef
Beef cuts are now available, a total of about 500 lbs of pastured meats. I will have a special on ground beef in the week of Oct 14th. Place order now for ground beef at $5/lb ($1.50 off regular). There are several geese and roasting chickens in the freezer. There are two lambs left plus individual cuts but I will have about 10 more in a month.
Did I send out the notice that farmer/food activist/author extraordinaire, Joel Salatin is coming to Guelph on Oct 4th, guest of the Practical Farmers of Ontario? See their website for particulars, cost is $65 for day seminar with three sessions.
Here’s some current Salatin thinking on HOME COOKED MEALS. Read the whole thing at http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/slate-family-dinner-zb0z1409zsie.aspx#axzz3Dx4eQok6
The [Slate magazine] piece concluded more often than not family members (especially the male ones) were ingrates and, generally, home-cooked meals were too stressful, expensive, time-consuming, and utensil-dependent to be worthy of the trouble.
In the circles I (Salatin and me) run in and market to, the home-cooked meal is revered as the ultimate expression of food integrity. The home-cooked meal indicates a reverence for our bodies’ fuel, a respect for biology, and a committed remedial spirit toward all the shenanigans in our industrial, pathogen-laden, nutrient-deficient food-and-farming system.
Here’s the question I would like to ask these families: “Are you spending time or money on anything unnecessary?” Cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, soft drinks, lottery tickets, People Magazine, TV, cell phone, soccer games, potato chips . . . ? Show me the household devoid of any of these luxuries, then let’s talk. Otherwise, you’re just unwilling to do what’s more important, which is provide for the health of your family and your environment. That’s a personal choice, and one that’s entirely within your control.
Healthy eating,
Ian and Camelia
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Coffee!
Hi everyone,
The Market is open!
I’m excited to announce our newest vendor, Fuel So Good Coffee Roasters. “Using only Fair Trade Organic green coffee beans, we create small batch, hand crafted single origin and blends with great attention to detail.” Look for Free Samples this Thursday at pickup.
This week Solace farm has Bulk Garlic, and all natural deodorant. What a winning pair!
Fountain Springs Farm is back. Have you tried their Non-GMO chicken or pork products?? Fox Farm has more lard, ground lamb and lamb chops on the market.
We also still have lots of lettuce, squash, potatoes, and some really cute pumpkins, a pretty good size to make a pie or two.
Order Saturday at Noon through Wednesday at Noon. Pickup Thursday 4:15-6.
Get started here: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market
Enjoy this beautiful Autumn weather!
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: Market News and Reminder to Order
Greetings All:
I hope that you all had a good weekend.
Market closes at 6:00pm today. Please get your orders in before the deadline.
Perhaps we will make items available on an every-other-week schedule if orders continue to fall below minimum. 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’!
Marie of Bakery on Brooks has put her items in the “vacation mode” this week. Please keep Marie in your prayers as she is also praying for God’s direction in whether or not to continue with the Market. Baking is a time consuming and laborious task. In addition to the wonderful Gluten Free items Marie bakes for us, she is continually ‘experimenting’ and creating new recipes for us to enjoy Gluten Free items that have the same type of ‘deliciousness’ that we enjoyed in eating Wheat based goodies! From her Cornbread, Cookies, Sweet Breads and Sandwich Breads, she has more than ‘mastered’ the art of truly delicious Gluten Free baking! I am grateful that she has been with the Markets and pray that God, in His infinite wisdom will show her the direction He wishes for her to travel. Please keep her in your prayers!
With the end of Summer, we are now getting into the Fall Veggies; however, just as with every change of season, the crops are slow to come in at the beginning of each season! Although we do have a good selection, the variety may be a little slim for the next few weeks! Keep checking here and on the website for new offerings.
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