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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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Old99Farm Market: Old 99 Farm special Niagara Fruit
Fruit from Niagara: would you like to get tree ripened naturally raised local fruit in season this year? I am in contact with Palatine Fruit and Roses of NOTL about a drop point here at the farm each week they make delivery to Brantford. This would be half box or full box quantities of the first picking of each variety they grow: cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, apples, nectarines, grapes, and pears. I need to gauge the interest to make a commitment to them so it’s viable to have a truck detour off the 403 up to Copetown.
Please reply: a) definitely going to buy fruit, b) interested luke warm, c) no thanks.
Also I have started to sort the memberlist so as to determine if there are a few areas where enough of you are living that it would be economical to make a delivery to you. I’d like to hear from you if a) yes I would make regular purchases, b)I’ll keep coming to the farm, c)no plans to buy veg/meat/eggs/etc. from O99.
Thanks for your interest in helping us contribute to the local foodshed.
Ian
Old99Farm Market: Old 99 Farm, week of May 17 2015
What’s El Nino? What’s SST? See below for some news and pics.
We’ve started getting the front garden planted, with squash, kale, cabbages and green chard already in. Tomato, pepper and eggplant stay in the greenhouse till it gets warmer. But looks like a dry summer so vegetable production will be difficult.
Now offering a special on rhubarb at $5/kg. Buy some ahead and freeze for use with the famous strawberry and rhubarb crumble!
So El Nino… This doesn’t happen every year, this year 90% likely. What this means, especially when we add in likely record warm global atmospheric temperatures (due to an excessive burning of fossil fuels by human beings) throughout the El Nino event period, is some rather odd, and probably extreme summer weather.
El Niño is defined by prolonged warming in the Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures (yes, that would be SST)when compared with the average value. Typically, this anomaly happens at irregular intervals of two to seven years, and lasts nine months to two years. The average period length is five years.
Canada among others may actually benefit from an El Niño weather shock (either directly or indirectly through positive spillovers from major trading partners. Furthermore, most countries experience short-run inflationary pressures following an El Niño shock, while global energy and non-fuel commodity prices increase. (all from Wikipedia)
For the US, it means an increasing likelihood of heavy precipitation events from the southern plains states through the desert southwest. Storm track intensification through the Pacific to North America means that extreme rainfall events are a distinct possibility for states like Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. California may even see some abnormal summer rainfall, taking a bit of the edge off the current drought.
Some believed our ice storm in January 1998, which devastated parts of New England, southern Ontario and southern Quebec, was caused or accentuated by El Niño’s warming effects. El Niño warmed Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, such that the area experienced a warmer than average winter during the games.
Link to Robert’s Scribbler blog for more on this year’s El Nino event.
ALFN Local Food Club: Market Reminder
I hope all of you managed to briefly get out in the sun…I don’t know how long it will last! Remember to get your order into the market before it closes tomorrow at noon!
ABC Nature Greenhouse & Herb Farm just announced a reduction on all tomatoes to $.86 each except for the black cherry tomato plants. Order a couple before they disappear!
Also, remember to have fun this week at Riverfest 2015! Check out Flowing on the River this Thursday evening. The tasting event will highlight beer and wine from local producers. The local brews will be paired with food from local restaurants.
Cheers!
Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager
CLG: Tuesday Reminder - Market Closes Tonight at 10pm.
Hello Friends,
There’s still time to place your order for pickup this Friday, May 22nd. 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/146991555352846
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.
Hello, all!
Don’t forget to place your order on Manchester Locally Grown market. The market will be open till 10 pm tonight. Delivery fresh from local farms will be made on Thursday.
Remember that we are a year-round market, not subject to seasonal closings like the local farm stands. You will find special items here – honey, jellies & jams, herbal & handmade products, plants for home & garden, and more – as well as spring vegetables, eggs, and baked goods. And gift certificates are available in any denomination. Give the gift of great local products!
Pickup of your order will be at Square Books, 113 E. Main St, Manchester, from 3:00-4:30 on Thursday. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday morning, if that’s more convenient for you. Square Books will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Just make a note on your order, or text or call (931) 273-9708 if you prefer to utilize this free service.
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
Champaign, OH: Welcome Back!!
We now give a heart felt welcome back to the gang at End Of The Road Farms!!! When we last saw them, they had just had baby Mary, they were heading into winter, and they had big plans for the upcoming season!!
And so…now they are back!! With their first offerings of the season…take advantage, make your orders, and just like with all seasonal produce, it won’t be around for long!!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam
Martin's Farmstand: Strawberry flowers
The online market is open for orders. Asparagus is in its prime season now. The strawberries came through the winter nicely. They are blooming beautifully now and there should be berries ready in about 4 weeks, or maybe a little sooner. I have spent a good portion of the day today pumping water on them. During the bloom and fruit sizing stages strawberries need a good soaking rain or irrigation at least every 5 days or so to give a full crop. We are way behind normal rainfall so far this spring, I hope it rains tonight. There are little cucumbers on the vines in the greenhouse and Melvin picked the first ripe tomato. In a week or two we should have them for sale. Enjoy the springtime. Daniel
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: Memorial Day Special and Countdown to Close!
Market Closes at 8:00pm
Market Closes at 8:00pm
~Maryanne
Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: Memorial Day Special and Countdown to Close!
Have you ordered?
Market Closes at 8:00pm
Market Closes at 8:00pm
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
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