The Weblog
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: Locally Grown - Availability for July 9, 2014
Hey Local Food Lovers,
Welcome back from the 4th of July! Hope you had a tremendous holiday. The weather could not have been better.
Summer’s bounty is rolling in. Mountain Earth has blueberries this week! All kinds of beans are rolling in from Promise Land, Wild Earth Gardens, Liberty Farms, Oakcrest, and Taylor Creek. If you’re a bean lover try two from different farms. Also cukes and tomatoes and basil are here which means the summers best salad is ready to be made. If you haven’t peeled and seeded a cuke, diced a tomato and shredded basil and mixed in a bowl with balsamic then you haven’t had the most refreshing salad you can eat.
Lots of eggs this week so order extra. The dewberry/blackberries from Hill Manor were awesome last week. Only 3 left as of this writing. Let’s leave ‘em with 0. Garlic galore is coming on from Promise Land, Leah Lake and Mill Gap. The first of peppers started last week and there are more varieties this week.Taylor Creek’s purple islander pepper is a beauty. There are over 400 products this week. That may be a record.
Last week was also our highest sales week of all-time. Thanks to everyone who is digging in this summer to make Locally Grown a staple part of your diet. We think the FARM TOUR promotions probably helped drive sales up a bit. We’re inching closer and closer to $2k in sales each week. If we could do that every week of the year (since we’re a year-round market) that’d be $100k a year. That’s a decent chunk of local economy.
Thanks again for supporting the FARM TOUR a week ago. We have two things to share with you to help us wrap up this great event.
The first is a request for all FARM TOUR ATTENDEES to take our quick SURVEY! This really helps us brainstorm new ideas to make the tour better each year. Hopefully you’ve seen some of your comments reflected in the tour over the years.
If you came to the TOUR just click on this link. The survey should take only 1-3 mins.
FARM TOUR SURVEY
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014_FARM_TOUR
As a reward for attending the event (and taking the survey) we want you to enjoy this year’s FARM TOUR VIDEO. Andrew Linker created this work of art that really captures the spirit of our collaboration amongst farmers throughout the mountains to produce local food, in the case of Locally Grown…distribute local food, and in the case of the FARM TOUR promote local food.
Even if you didn’t attend we think this video will inspire you.
FARM TOUR VIDEO
http://vimeo.com/99583620
HUGE THANKS to all the FARMERS whose hardwork produces the great food and the great culture we all get to enjoy.
EAT WELL,
Justin in Habersham
Chuck in Rabun
and Teri and Andrew too!
(the list below is for quick reference only – click on the website link and sign in to order)
Joyful Noise Acres Farm: The Market closes at 8:00pm.
Please remember to place your orders before 8:00 tonight.
We have a new vendor at the market this week, Two Daughters Bakery. They specialize in cakes, cupcakes and artisan breads. This week they are offering 2 different cakes and a Jalapeno Cheese Bread.
We are loaded with vegetables, meats and many sides to fill your pantry and refrigerator this week.
Thank you for shopping local and supporting your local farmer.
Mary Beth
South Cumberland Food Hub: Open for Orders
Good Morning from the South Cumberland Food Hub.
White City Produce has edible Calendula flowers for sale. They are so beautiful atop a salad or main dish on a plate.
Crow Mountain Orchard and Valley Home Farm in Wartrace still have blackberries and Crow Mountain has peaches and Early Gold Apples are available this week as well.
Browse over the whole list here:
Click here to go directly to the Rootedhere Locally Grown Market Page
Have a great day!
Risa
Cedar Grove Farm: Cedar Grove Farm CSA Availability for July 9
Ever wake up in the middle of the night and remember you forgot to do something? Oh yeah, Dylan and Caitlyn are in Florida for some well deserved R&R, and I was supposed to send the CSA availability message this week.
Okay, we are now open for business and the tomatoes are coming in. Two new items this week are a pint of mixed varieties of cherry tomatoes and our first slicer tomato – Big Boys. Everything else is back from last week. Hope you find some of your favorites.
And, one more reminder – Lindsey’s Culiary Market is open again and the pickups are back at Lindsey’s kitchen and at the new venue of the Downtown Athens Farmers Market at the Creature Comforts Brewery on the corner of Hancock and Pulaski (the old Snow Tire building).
Now I will go back to sleep and let you place your order for this week.
Regards, Jay
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Market News
Manchester Locally Grown online farmers’ market is now open for ordering. Vegetables, plants, eggs, herbal & handmade products, popcorn & granola, desserts, & sunflower seeds are available this week. Take a look at our offerings and support your friends and neighbors who produce these quality items on their own farms. Remember: ordering will close on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
We have some additions to the products on the market this week:
Thanks so much for your support of Manchester Locally Grown Market, all of our growers, local food, and our right to eat it. Don’t forget to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know.
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(L to R) Bibb Lettuce from Frontier Family Farms, Creamline milk in half gallons from Casey Family Farms, Small-grained Heirloom Popcorn from Wayne Diller, Fresh-Cut Zinnia Bouquet and Fresh Sage from White City Produce & Greenhouses.
REMEMBER—
Double-check your order placement. If you place an order and you do NOT receive an Order Confirmation e-mail within several minutes… you do NOT have a successfully placed order! Try logging back in and see if there is anything in your cart. If so, press the Place Your Order button; then you should receive an e-mail to confirm the order. If you are having problems with an order, e-mail us so we can help you get the order you want: tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
We’ll see you for pickup of your order on Thursday between 3:00 and 4:30 at Square Books, 113 E Main, Manchester. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator for you till Friday morning, if that’s more convenient for you. Just call (931) 273-9708 if you prefer to utilize this free service. Square Books will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
~ Linda
Here is the complete list for this week.
How to contact us:
On Facebook
By e-mail
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
DeForest, WI: Availability for week of July 6
To Contact Us
Contact info:
FARMER@forestrunfarm.com
See What’s Happening:
Forest Run Farm on Facebook
Order Sunday, Mon or Tues
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!
Welcome all new account members!
The Market Managers,
John and Dena Schlitz
DeForest Locally Grown Market News
We welcome Bauman’s Natural Meats and Pheasants to the DeForest Locally Grown Market. They will offer beef, pork, and chicken along with BBQ sauce. As the name implies, Bauman’s all natural meats are grown on pasture in the open air and sunshine. They are selling select items through this market and will be delivering items to the host site at Forest Run Farm Stand for pick up on the 4th Friday of each month ( July 25, Aug 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24). Their items will appear at Zero (sold out) on weeks with no delivery.
Forest Run Farm is offering lettuce, greens, blackcaps, mulberries and raspberries. Cucumbers, zuchini and a few tomatoes are on the way.
Rusty Dog Coffee offers small batch roasts of 100% Arabica blends.
Note that CSA credit can not be used on meat or coffee, so please pay for them with cash or check made out to Forest Run Farm LLC.
Friday pick up will be 3-6pm at Forest Run Farm in DeForest. Please make alternate arrangements for pick up if needed. CSA members that pick up at Hilldale should arrive between 8 and noon. All Farmstand CSA members can shop at Forest Run Farm’s vendor location at Hilldale Farmers Market: Bring your punchcard. We still recommend pre-ordering so that you get the most variety.
What is a Blackcap?
It is a native black raspberry; and one of the healthiest berries on the planet. They are lower in sugar than most berries and also contain a lot of fiber (around 8 grams per cup). They contain large amounts of anthocyanins. They are also one of the most well-researched berries, especially in the area of cancer prevention.
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for July 10
Athens Locally Grown
How to contact us:
Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @athlocallygrown
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Market News
Hello! I returned back to town today after being away all week, and everything seems just as I left it. I’ve looked around for local food-related events happening this week to tell you about, but didn’t see any. So, I’ll just keep things short and let you all go right to ordering.
Thanks so much for your support of Athens Locally Grown, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. You all are part of what makes Athens such a great area in which to live. We’ll see you on Thursday at Ben’s Bikes at the corner of Pope and Broad Streets from 4:30 to 8pm!
Other Area Farmers Markets
The Athens Farmers Market is open on Saturdays at Bishop Park and Wednesday afternoons downtown at city hall. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market is open throughout the week here in Athens, and you can find more information about them here: www.athenslandtrust.org. The Washington-Wilkes Farmer’s Market in Washington is open every Saturday 9-12 behind the Washington Courthouse. The Oconee County farmers market is open Saturday mornings in front of the Oconee County Courthouse. The other area markets I haven’t mentioned have yet to open for the season, so far as I know.
All of these other markets are separate from ALG (including the Athens Farmers Market) but many growers sell at multiple markets. Please support your local farmers and food producers, where ever you’re able to do so!
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!
Atlanta Locally Grown: Available for Saturday July 12
Hello everyone, I hope this finds you all doing well. A I send this I am spinning honey for the first time in two years. My last harvest was in July 2012. After a long recovery from my accident I feel like I am making a bit of progress. I still have quite a ways to go. I am just grateful to be able to do as much as I am.
Order up, we have fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, eggs, pork and honey.
The market is open till 8pm on Wednesday.
We will see you Saturday at your selected delivery location.
Thank you,
Brady
Conyers Locally Grown: Available for Friday July 11
Hello everyone, I hope this finds you all doing well. A I send this I am spinning honey for the first time in two years. My last harvest was in July 2012. After a long recovery from my accident I feel like I am making a bit of progress. I still have quite a ways to go. I am just grateful to be able to do as much as I am.
Order up, we have fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, eggs, pork and honey.
The market is open till 8pm on Wednesday.
We will see you on Friday between 5-7 at Copy Central(1264 Parker road, Conyers).
Thank you,
Brady
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Tomatoes! Apples!
Hey everyone!
We had a great market last week I hope you all enjoyed the sweet corn.
Double tree farms has green tomatoes, green bell peppers, and eggplant this week. Farmer grey has organic tomatoes on our market this week. Deep Set farm has new Zealand spinach and Crow Mountain Orchard has apples and peaches!
Enjoy the harvest!
Market closes at Noon on Wednesday. Pickup is Thursday 4:15-6.
Get started here: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market