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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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The Cumming Harvest - Closed: This Week at The Cumming Harvest
Market News
The Cumming Harvest is open for orders!
This week I’d like to focus on Cane Creek Farm, a fantastic local farm and outdoor classroom.
CANE CREEK FARM ANNOUNCES 2016 EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS
Opportunities for the Backyard Gardener, Experienced Farmer, and Children
At Cane Creek Farm plans are well underway for spring and the 2016 growing season with organic growing courses, a “Lunch ‘N Learn” series, and summer farm camps for children. Cane Creek Farm is located in the western part of Forsyth County with almost eighteen acres along Cane Creek. The farm has four acres in cultivation in fields of vegetables and flowers, orchard and fruit trees, berries, pastures of sheep, cows and chickens, and over 200 shitake mushroom logs.
“Providing educational opportunities is a way to live our passion of encouraging others to create a more sustainable lifestyle for themselves, their families and their communities,” says owner and farmer Lynn Pugh, a former science teacher in the Forsyth County school system who has owned and operated Cane Creek Farm since 2001.
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Organic Growing Courses
The three organic growing courses offered by Cane Creek Farm build on each other and serve to discover and deepen an understanding of using sustainable, chemical-free growing practices. Students include those wanting to begin a garden at home or enhance their current garden and the aspiring or experienced farmer wanting to learn more about organic growing practices. Although these courses are now in their 10th year, this is the first year the classroom component is offered online with an optional on-farm field experience. Lynn Pugh teaches the courses from the Georgia Organic’s organic curriculum, which she helped to develop. Classes are limited to 25 participants, and advance registration is required at www.canecreekfarm.net.
“We want to reach those who may not live nearby by offering much of the course content online, and those who are able will find the field experience to be fun hands-on learning and a good way to connect with classmates,” says Pugh. “About a third of our past participants now own and operate their own farms, and almost all students are successful backyard gardeners.”
Courses:
OGC 101 Fundamentals of Organic Growing- Online
Four sessions over eight weeks
February 27 to April 16
OGC 101F Fundamentals of Organic Growing Field Experience – On Farm
Four Saturday mornings, 9 AM to 1 PM, every other week.
March 5 – April 16
No pre-requisite or experience necessary. Topics include soil, soil management, plant anatomy and physiology, and plant reproduction.
Cost: OGC 101 and OGC 101F- $250.
OGC only 101- $150.
OGC 102 Practices of Organic Growing- Online
Four sessions over eight weeks
April 22 – June 11
OGC 102F Practices of Organic Growing Field Experience – On Farm
Four Saturday mornings, 9 AM to 1 PM, every other week.
April 30 – June 11
OGC 102 has a pre-requisite of OGC 101 or previous OGC. Topics include cover crops and weeds, pollinators, pests, pathogens, crop rotation and composting.
Cost: OGC 102 and OGC 102F – $250.
OGC 102 only – $150.
OGC 103 Business of Organic Growing – Online
Four sessions over eight weeks
June 17 – August 19
No pre-requisite required. Topics include marketing, certification, record keeping and finances.
Cost: $150
Discount if registering for all three courses with field experiences- $600.
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*Lunch ‘N Learn Series
Cane Creek Farm’s Lunch N’ Learn Series is held on the second Wednesday of each month, March through October. The active learning experiences take place at the farm, 11 AM – 1 PM, and include a simple lunch made from farm produce and ingredients. The variety of topics are geared towards the backyard farmer who can take the learnings home and implement a new sustainable practice or hobby. The classes are $35 per person, limited to 10 participants, and advance registration is required at www.canecreekfarm.net.
Topics and dates:
March 9 – Start your own vegetable and flower transplants
April 13– Plant an organic raised vegetable bed
May 11– Plant an organic cut flower bed
June 8– Herbs in the kitchen
July 13– Arrange garden flower bouquets
August 10- Plant an organic fall garden
September 14 – Identify medicinal plants and their uses
October 12– Grow shitake mushrooms, inoculate a log
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Summer Farm Camps
Cane Creek Farm offers two sessions of weeklong summer 2016 farm camps where children unplug, experience nature and learn where food really comes from. Campers participate in activities like feeding chickens and gathering eggs, composting, learning about pollinators and other beneficial insects, planting seeds, harvesting fruits and vegetables, and preparing fresh-picked produces for healthy snacks. The children gain a sense of place by exploring creeks, fields and forests while becoming familiar with the plants and animals that live in the area.
Camps are limited to 10 children per session, and advance reservation is required at www.canecreekfarm.net.
Session 1 – June TBD, 9AM – 3 PM, ages 8 to 12. $275 per child with a discount for multiple children in the same family.
Session 2 – June TBD, 9AM – 3 PM, grades 6 – 8. $275 per child with a discount for multiple children in the same family.
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About Cane Creek Farm
Cane Creek Farm has been in the Pugh Family since 1984. Its purpose is to produce fresh, healthy food to nourish the body and beautiful flowers to nourish the soul. Using sustainable growing practices, the farm protects the environment while preserving and improving the land for future generations of growers and consumers. The farm does not use chemical-based fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, or hormones or antibiotics to their livestock.
Cane Creek Farm is the realization of farmer/owner Lynn Pugh’s dream to live a sustainable lifestyle surrounded by a community of people interested in the same pursuit. She gardened on a small scale during the 18 years she taught high school and college science while she and her husband, Chuck, raised their family. In 2001, Lynn began applying her knowledge to transform the land into the productive farm it is today.
Cane Creek Farm is a Certified Naturally Grown Farm, as this grass-roots organization best fits the farm’s philosophies and goals as a small-scale producer selling locally and directly to their customers. Seasonal CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares are available for purchase via the website and include a weekly variety of vegetables, fruits and fresh cut flowers.
Cane Creek Farm is located at 5110 Jekyll Road in Cumming, Georgia. For more information, call 770-889-3793 or visit www.canecreekfarm.net.
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MARKET LOCATION
Building 106, Colony Park Dr. in the Basement of Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040.
Google Map
PICK UP HOURS
Saturday from 10-12pm.
106 Colony Park Drive, Suite 100 Cumming, GA 30040
Please contact me if you have any questions, problems or suggestions. EMAIL ME
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!
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Your Market Closes Today at Noon
Good morning.
We all woke up this morning to ice and snow. Many businesses are closed today as are the schools and day care centers. One thing that is not closed today is your market. Well, at least not yet. That’s right, the market closes at noon today. You still have a few hours to shop online at the Tullahoma Locally Grown Market.
Valentine’s Day is Approaching.
Valentine’s Day is this Sunday. There is still time to order love-inspired candles, herb plant baskets, Valentine’s Day Cookies and Heart Shaped Mini-Cheesecakes. See the Valentine’s Day category for details. You can also order a pound of freshly roasted coffee beans. Fuel So Good Coffee Roasters created a Lover’s Blend and will customize the label for you. See the picture below for an example. When you order the coffee, please indicate if you want the beans ground. If you do, let them know what kind of machine (i.e. drip, french press, etc.) you brew your coffee with. That will ensure the beans are ground to the precise size. Also, let them know what you want written on the label.
Here is the link to the market: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market
Thank you for your support. Have a great day,
Fuel So Good Coffee Roasters
Champaign, OH: Who Do You Love?
Well, who DO you love?? Your little local market of love??
If you are your love of choice, then please don’t forget to order for the week!! We close the market at 10pm, this evening, and we don’t want to leave you out in the cold….sobbing, and sad, and out of love because you forgot to get your order in!!
We have so much for you!! Think about what you need or want, and remember that it is Valentine weekend…can we help you with the matters of the heart?
Come on…show us some love while we show you some love…
See you at 10pm!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam
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
ALFN Local Food Club: Market Reminder
The market will be open until tomorrow at high noon. There is still loads of produce and locally produced goods available.
In Jo Robinson’s book, Eating on the Wild Side, she notes certain vegetables have high respiration rates. Veggies like broccoli and artichokes are heavy breathers when they are harvested resulting in a rapid drop in moisture and nutrients. In a study done in 2003, after ten days (optimistic time period for veggies to be harvested and shipped to the grocery story), broccoli had “lost more than 80 percent of its glucosinolates, 75 percent of a class of phyonutrients called flavonoids, and 50 percent of its vitamin C.” The nutrition had been released due to respiration. So, is eating local more healthy? If we consider respiration a factor, then yes. The produce you purchase from our local growers cuts the ten day window down to 1-2 days. In some cases, the produce you purchase on Saturday was cut early that same day!
Be fresh, eat fresh!
Remember, you can always schedule your volunteer time in advance. Feel free to sign up here: Volunteer Spot.
Cheers
Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Snowy Market Day
Good Morning.
When you look outside and see snow on the ground and more falling from the sky, what do you think of? I know, you think, “Today is a great day to place my order on the Tullahoma Locally Grown Market.” Do not worry, we are not closed due to the snow. Your market is open until noon on Wednesday.
This is the last market week for the Valentine’s Day category. You will find some very special treats there to include Custom Coffee, Baked Treats, Candles, and herb plant baskets.
This is also the last week for both the KIC Produce Spring and Summer CSA shares at their discounted price.
Pickup will be Thursday from 4:15 to 5:15.
Here is the link to the market: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market
Thank you for your support. Have a great day,
Fuel So Good Coffee Roasters
CLG: Tuesday Reminder - Market Closes Tonight at 10pm.
Hello Friends,
There’s still time to place your order for pickup this Friday, February 12th. The market closes TONIGHT around 10pm.
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/146991555352846st
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Just a Short Time Left 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.
Good morning!
Don’t forget to place your order on Manchester Locally Grown market. The market will be open till 10 pm tonight. Delivery of your order, fresh from local farms, will be made on Thursday. Pickup of your order will be at Square Books, 113 E. Main St, Manchester, from 4:00 to 5:30 on Thursday. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday, if it’s more convenient for you to pick it up between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. If you prefer to utilize this free service, please make a note on your order or call my cell at (931) 273-9708. Other pickup hours are available by appointment.
Remember that we are a year-round market, not subject to seasonal closings like the local farm stands and Saturday markets. You will find many items here year-round – beef and pork products; herbal & handmade products; plants for home & garden; milk, eggs, & honey, with seasonal items such as winter vegetables and holiday items when available. We can also make you a gift certificate in any denomination.
Thanks for your orders last week! Please encourage your local friends and family to shop at our year-round market and support local farmers!
Blessings,
Linda