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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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Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Northeast Georgia Locallygrown Availability list for June 27
Hi Locavores,
Your local farmers are coming in to the ninth inning stretch now. This past week was a busy one for Locallygrown and tomorrow will be Saturday tailgate market for some and Farm tour for others. Some of us get tailgate market tomorrow and Farm Tour on Sunday. All in all a very busy weekend for the local food scene.
We hope to see many of you this weekend.
Have a great one and enjoy fresh, local food.
Martin's Farmstand: Strawberries June 28
The next picking for strawberries at Martins is tommorrow (Saturday) morning starting at 7 AM. This is the mid late part of the strawberry season. There is a lot of berries but the size is dropping off. Next weeks schedule is Monday starting 7 AM, Wednesday starting 2 PM, and Saturday starting at 7 AM. Daniel
Augusta Locally Grown: THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN
UPCOMING LOCAL FOODS EVENTS:
CHICKEN SWAP – SATURDAY, JUNE 28
The Savannah River Grange will host a “Chicken Swap” at the Tractor Supply on Bobby Jones in Augusta this Saturday, June 28, 9am-2pm. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet other local hobby farmers who sell, buy or trade small livestock, or just learn how to get started raising your own backyard hens. The event is free to attend. To set up a booth, contact david@savannahrivergrange.org.
MEET THE FARMER CULINARY CLASS – MONDAY, JUNE 30
Chef Charleen will host a “Meet the Farmer” cooking class, paired with wine, at the West End Market & Bakery in Harrisburg on Monday, June 30. The theme is “Summer Corn Fritters, Summer Veggie Salad, What the Heck is Okra, Fruit Dessert.” To enroll, contact ctinely@comcast.net.
VOLUNTEER WORK DAY TO CREATE A GARDEN TOOL LENDING LIBRARY & CULINARY CLASSROOM AT THE WEST END MARKET & BAKERY – MONDAY, JULY 7
On Monday, July 7, ALG will partner with the West End Market & Bakery and the Savannah River Grange to set up a Garden Tool Lending Library and Culinary Classroom in Harrisburg. The volunteer work will start at 1pm and go until 5pm. Five committed and semi-skilled volunteers are needed to paint, make shelves, and hang peg boards. Work space is limited. To thank our volunteers, we invite you to enjoy a Local Foods Cooking Class with Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections, that evening, starting at 6pm. To sign up to volunteer, contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org or david@savannahrivergrange.org.
THE GREAT SUMMER TOMATO SANDWICH CONTEST – THURSDAY, JULY 19
Things are really starting to come together for our 1st annual “Great Summer Tomato Sandwich Contest” at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. The event will be sponsored by AgGeorgia Farm Credit with a beautiful trophy made by Handcrafted Cutting Boards of Augusta.
We already have six local chefs lined up to compete, and are looking for two more:
• Chef Christopher Byrd of “The Retreat”
• Chef Dave McCluskey of “Local Pop”
• Chef Lonnie Stephenson of “Edgar’s Grille”
• Chef Charleen Tinley of “Culinary Connections”
• Chef Kit Stiles-Williams of “Matters of the Heart”
• Chef Matthew Wallace of “A Table & A Season”
Please save this date to come to the farmers market and cheer on these chefs who are so committed to local foods! And yes, YOU get to taste the creations too!
FRIG DONATION NEEDED:
We’re looking for a donation of a working, full size refrigerator for our on-line market pick-up location downtown. If you’ve got an one extra sitting around, we’d really appreciate it, and we can certainly come get it, too. Contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org.
MARKET INTERNS AND MARKET MANAGERS:
It’s that time of year when we begin to say goodbye to some wonderful folks and start training some wonderful new ones. Here’s what’s in the works:
OUTGOING:
- Hugs to Sandi Johnson who recently transitioned from her role as ALG On-Line Downtown Market Manager to focus more on her store.
- Hugs to Meghann McElroy who recently transitioned from the ALG On-Line Riverwood Market Manager position and will fill-in at the AJCC location as needed.
- Hugs to Leslie Carson who is transitioning away from her role as Market Manager at the Evans Towne Farmers Market to focus on her soap business.
- Hugs to our interns who will soon be leaving for college: Amy’s going to the University of Puget Sound; Jackson’s going to UGA; Briaunna and Daniel are going to GRU; Aarish is going to Brown University; Tony has joined the U.S. Army and ships off in September.
INCOMING: - Welcome Maggie Hines who will take over as Market Manager at the Evans Towne Farmers Market and help with the Veggie Truck Farmers Market this summer.
- Welcome to new interns Russell, Erin and Hannah who have been working hard at the Evans Towne Farmers Market this summer.
- Welcome to new intern Daniel (a second Daniel!) who has been helping with the Veggie Truck Farmers Market.
- Welcome to new interns Priscilla and Adolfo who are assigned to our AJCC market pick-up location.
STAYING ON:
So so grateful to these interns who are staying on with us for the fall semester and providing some much-needed continuity and experience: - Tabias at the ALG Downtown Market.
- Kyong at the Evans Towne Farmers Market.
- Daniel has transitioned from his long stint as “milk man” at our AJCC location to help run our ALG Downtown location.
See you all at the markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Cheers!
Kim
Jonesborough Locally Grown: Jonesborough Saturday Market 6/28
You won’t want to miss the market this Saturday.
Music provided by the Sanders Sisters and Laura Harrington Fiddlers.
This week we will have honey from Claudia Randolph and Buffalo Trail Orchard will join us with berries. These items are sure to sell out so get there early.
Plenty of produce coming in, plan your menu and shop for your locally grown vegetables.
Reminder: Marching Farmers will practice on Sunday, 300-500 at the Visitors Center. Center hoe!
See you on the street!
Deb
Searcy, AR: Sweet Corn
At Saturday’s Farmers Market, sweet corn will be available from Albion Natural Foods. Also a few farmers have ripe tomatoes available while supplies last.
Joyful Noise Acres Farm: The JNA Farm Market is open for ordering.
I opened the front door to let the cat in and just had to stand there and stop; inhale, close my eyes, inhale again then open my eyes to all that is around me. How beautiful to stop and take in what what has been given to us to enjoy. Stop today and enjoy – this life is fleeting but oh, so full of wonder.
We have another week of wonderful foods to choose from. Get out the recipe books and get creative or pull out the standards, either way, you will have a wonderful meal.
Nancy at Harvest Meadows is bringing in her beautiful lettuce blends. The Gourmet blend has added flowers and herbs. It is a piece of edible art and the fresh flavors just burst on your palate. This blend just needs a light dressing and it is ready for the table. Her salad blends are washed and ready to eat from the bag and they last for several weeks without wilting if you leave a bag in the back of the refrigerator and forget it is there.
The Cucumber Mango Salad from Farm Fresh Foods was outstanding last week. Everything Amy makes is fresh, flavor filled, and so good for you. She makes it easy to ‘eat your vegetables’. I am trying combinations I would never make like Carrot Hummus, so sweet and fresh, no crackers needed, spoon please. She grows many of the vegetables and herbs she uses. How awesome if that?
Diabetic Friendly Baking will be on vacation next week. She will have very limited offerings that will be posted later Saturday.
Fourth of July is this Friday, are you ready to fire up the grill? Beer can chicken, ribs, burgers, steaks? The freezer is loaded with pasture raised meats that will suit any recipe.
Joyful Noise Acres Farm will be processing chickens again this week. We are taking them to the USDA processor and coming home with cuts, lots of cuts. We will have boneless, skinless breast meat, thighs, leg quarters, drumsticks, bone in breasts and fresh whole birds. These will not get here until late Wednesday. Because many of you are waiting for cuts, you may pick up your orders on Thursday to get the fresh chicken also. Just make a note when closing out your order that you want to pick up on Thursday. PIck up hours will be 10-12 or 3-5. If I am not outside, ring the doorbell when you get here.
We are blessed with amazing growers and artisans producing the freshest, most nutrient dense foods we can find locally. Thank you for supporting them. Farming is hard work, making a living from the dirt is a passion. You, the consumer, reap the benefit of the harvest.
Blessings,
Mary Beth
CLG: CLG Pickup TODAY 4-6pm. YES to July 4th market.
Good Morning,
This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week. Thank you for your order! You can pick up your order from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway.
If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick up for you.
Remember to bring your glass jars for recycling, egg cartons, and bags for ordered items. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon.
Come early for the best selection from the EXTRAS table!
Thank you,
Steve
How to contact us:
Our Website: www.conway.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @conwaygrown
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: To Market...To Market...
The Lilburn Market is OPEN for ordering!
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The Hamilton Mill Market Is now Open…Happy Shopping!
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