The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
To visit the authoring market’s website, click on the market name located in the entry’s title.
ALFN Local Food Club: Thanksgiving Market Is Open!
Happy Sunday everyone!
The Market is open. We are officially in Thanksgiving Market week – this Saturday and next Monday are your last opportunities to pick up before next Thursday! Time to stock up on pies, bread, meat, fresh produce, and anything else you need to fill up your Thanksgiving table.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, we couldn’t run this market without the hard work of our fantastic volunteers. We will be taking some time over the next week to highlight our volunteers and thank them for their service. If you have a compliment for our volunteers please take a moment to send me an email so that I can compile our customers’ gratitude! And of course, the next time you’re at the market please let them know how much you appreciate them spending their Saturday mornings with us!
Interested in volunteering yourself? You can earn credit and membership for your account by signing up to volunteer with us this weekend.
Follow us on Facebook for more offers and events, or visit our website to learn more about our organization.
Greener Acres Farm: Last Week to Order Before Thanksgiving
Last Week to Order Before Thanksgiving
Market will be open this week, but will be closed the week of Nov 29-25, so that our growers/producers can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with their families.
We will reopen the market the week of Nov 26- Dec 2. We have some exciting gift items and gift baskets to offer in December for holiday giving.
Independence,VA: Think Thanksgiving!
Good morning!
I hope everyone is managing to stay warm and cozy amidst this cold and dreary weekend! If you like to plan ahead, go ahead and secure some of your Thanksgiving goods from the Market this week! Sweet potatoes, garlic, and butternut squash, all grown locally by your friends and neighbors, would make a great addition to your table this year! If you haven’t checked our Baked Goods section lately, then be sure to when you have a chance. We have a really great variety that is sure to please everyone’s sweet tooth! Save some time and continue to grow your local economy by letting our awesome vendors do some of the baking for you this year!
We’d like to welcome back Feed Me Ma to the Market. With a variety of gluten free baked goods and holiday garlands, they make a great addition to our Market!
To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.
The Market closes for orders tomorrow night at 8 pm! Orders will be ready to be picked up this Wednesday at the Grayson Landcare office between 4 and 6 pm!
Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!
Abby
Stones River Market: Weblog Entry
Stones River Market
How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.
Market News
Good morning everyone!
Your market is now open for orders through tomorrow night at 10 pm.
New for this week:
Thanksgiving Week, which is NEXT week?!! How?, we will move pickup to TUESDAY at the same time, same place!
Also, we apologize for the inconvenience of having no turkeys this year. Next year’s producers have been secured and we will be ready for you!
Kissing ball (14" diameter) – retail $35, 10% discount till Nov 21 – $31.50
Wreath (about 24") – retail $27.00, 10% discount till Nov 21 – $24.00
Basket centerpiece (about 10" diameter) – retail $20.00, 10% discount till Nov 21 – $18.00
All are made with natural greens of various sorts, pine cones, and grasses, all gathered from our property or gleaned from a nearby Christmas tree farm. They are trimmed with bright red berries and a pretty red ribbon bow.
Why pre-order? Obviously, the 10% discount is nice. Besides that, these will be limited in quantity. Pre-orders are guaranteed to be filled, but I don’t know how many extras there will be for ordering after Thanksgiving.
Please comment on the order preferred delivery date, after Nov 23.
Also I’ve added some larger Christmas cacti in several colors, with wrapped pots, perfect as table centerpiece or in a sunny south-facing window. Although they’re called “Christmas” cacti, they are budded now and will be in bloom for Thanksgiving, and for several weeks thereafter.
Urban Sprout will be joining us, on the porch, for samples of new products!
Flying S Farms has 2 gorgeous varieties of cauliflower ready for you: Snowball White and Cheddar/Orange. Gorgeous additions to your appetizers, baked dishes and soups! Cauliflower is a great meat substitute and more. Absolutely underrated vegetable!
Start thinking about those Locally Grown/Made Christmas gifts! Jams, Pickles, Market Gift Certificates, Soaps, Packaged foods, breads and so much more make the BEST and so very appreciated hostess and holiday gifts! Useful, practical and incredible!
See ya on the porch!!
Tracey & Ashleigh
.jpeg?1510456197) |
 |
 |
See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/
The Wednesday Market: Ordering is Open; Special Thanksgiving Week Pick Up Times
Good morning.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. See the website for this week’s product listings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Thank you to all of the farmers and customers who turned out last week for the Market’s Taste of Thanksgiving! The weather held, and we deem the event successful! In fact, we think we will plan similar events throughout the calendar next year, during different seasons, so that our customers have the opportunity to meet our producers and learn about all of the items our Market has to offer.
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is week after next? It seems that this year has flown by! Please note that we are moving our pick up date backwards one day, to Tuesday, November 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. Doing so will give our managers the ability to spend Wednesday preparing their own families’ Thanksgiving celebrations.
Thank you for supporting locally grown agriculture and for buying locally. Have a good Sunday, and we’ll see you at the Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
Citrus County Locally Grown: Great Value as Thanksgiving approaches
MARKET UPDATE
Next Market:Thursday November 16, 2017
MARKET WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 6:00 AM Wednesday
THANKSGIVING WEEK
MARKET TUESDAY November 21, 2017.
Market Opens Friday Morning November 17, 2017
Market Closes Monday Morning November 20, 2017.
Market Pickup Tuesday November 21, 2017
Pickup Places and Times remain the same
== THIS WEEK ==
3ROCK FARM
Aminos Pepitas (pumpkin seeds), EGGS. ,
Maple Nuts, Granola and Olive Trees!
ARBOR TRAILS
See our lettuce, Kale, Bok Choy Micro Greens.
BUSH BOYS BEEHIVES
We have a limited quantity of ORANGE BLOSSOM Honey. We took our hives South. Quantity is small so get it while it is here.
Wild Brazilian Pepper Honey is in good supply. Check out all our varieties
FLORIDA FRESH MEAT
Introducing Beef & Chicken Bone Broth in Pint and Quart sizes
Boneless Chicken Thighs in 2 & 3 Pack
Whole Chicken Breast W/Wings
BEEF: Steaks, Ribs, Hamburger, Steak Hot Dogs and Knockwurst.
Link to Beef.
PORK: Chops, Ribs and Sausages
Link to Pork.
CHICKEN: Whole Chicken, Breast Quarters and Wings.
Link to Chicken.
HIDDEN DREAMS FARM
Goat Milk, Yogurt and Cheeses (please order cheese by Monday night).
RED WAGON PRODUCE
Good variety of fresh Naturally Grown fruits and veggies.Many grown here in Marion County
SANDHILL FARMS
Link to COW A1 & A2 MILK. & YOGURT too.
SNOW’S COUNTRY MARKET
A Full selection of (CGV) produce.
Not all Fruits and Vegetable absorb Chemicals, Check out EWG Clean 15.
THIRD DAY CREATIONS -
Young Living Essential Oils are the industries purest oils.These oils are 100 Percent pure from seed to seal.
I educate people about living healthier using chemical free essential oils in their home. I am able to order any oil YL produces. At the moment I have Lavender, Orange, and Lemon,the bottles are 15ml.
TINA’S GARDEN
Nourishing, all natural soap and organic oil blends make a great gift for yourself and others.
All of our homemade soaps and oil blends are made from pure essential oils.
###########
Enjoy browsing the products from the comfort of your own home.
Delivery to your home is available in most areas. Just $8.00
###########
THE MARKET IS OPEN
Click on the text below to go to the Market.
www.citruscounty.locallygrown.net/
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Time to Order Fresh Local Farm Products!
Manchester Locally Grown market
We always have a few new farmers, waiting their turn to join our market and offer their wonderful products to all our customers. In order to add more farmers, we feel it would be best to grow our customer base a bit. We want to be able to offer you and your friends some new local farm products.
The farmers and market managers would really appreciate your efforts to help spread the word about our fantastic market. What a great local resource for fresh, local farm products. Please pick up a few business cards to hand out to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Advertising is very expensive, and we want to use our slim market funds in a responsible manner.
To Contact Us
Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnmomof10@gmail.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708
Our new pickup location is across the street from the Manchester City Schools administration building:
Good morning!
Welcome to our NEW PICKUP LOCATION! See the map above. If you have any trouble finding us, please call Linda at (931) 273-9708.
Did you know that by ordering on the locallygrown market, you are virtually assured of receiving the “cream of the crop” from each farmer? You will receive the best products picked and made with pride especially for YOU! You can’t get any fresher and higher quality than that! Thank you for supporting your local farmers and small businessmen and women.
Please note: We will have market day again before Thanksgiving, with details upcoming.
The market is open as usual, and will remain open for your orders till Tuesday at 10 pm.
Please be sure to read the section of the page entitled “Important Ordering and Pickup Information.”
Farm News of the Week
Catherine Simmons of Flying S Farms sends the following message:
Surprise, we are going to our kids in the morning and able to get our market updated tonite.
Added 2 varieties of cauliflower, onions and carrots are getting bigger. All our greens are tasting sweeter since we’ve had a tickle of frost. Still have winter squash available.
 |
 |
 |
 |
(Clockwise from Upper Left): Cauliflowers Snow Ball White & Cheddar/Orange, Pumpkin Raisin Iced Cookies, Salad Onions bunch.
 |
Erdmann Farm is on vacation mode this week, and for several more weeks. We wish John safe travels and a speedy return.
Casey Family Farm cows are on vacation this week, even though Lois isn’t. She writes:
For the time being, our milk supply will be very limited, and we may not have milk available for the market. Our cows will be calving soon, and we have dried them off to give them a rest.
This message is from Linda Reed:
The discount on Christmas decorations from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse will be available only till Thanksgiving. Place your pre-orders this week for:
Kissing ball (14" diameter) – retail $35, 10% discount till Nov 21 – $31.50
Wreath (about 24") – retail $27.00, 10% discount till Nov 21 – $24.00
Basket centerpiece (about 10" diameter) – retail $20.00, 10% discount till Nov 21 – $18.00
All are made with natural greens of various sorts, pine cones, and grasses, all gathered from our property or gleaned from a nearby Christmas tree farm. They are trimmed with bright red berries and a pretty red ribbon bow.
Pre-orders are guaranteed to be filled.
Please comment on the order preferred delivery date, after Nov 23.
Also I’ve added some larger Christmas cacti in several colors, with wrapped pots, perfect as table centerpiece or in a sunny south-facing window. Although they’re called “Christmas” cacti, they are budded now and will be in bloom for Thanksgiving, and for several weeks thereafter.
 |
 |
 |
.jpeg?1510456017) |
(L to R) Two Kissing Balls, Centerpiece, and Wreath, Large Wrapped Christmas Cactus.
Important Ordering and Pickup Information
Ordering will be open until TUESDAY at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on THURSDAY between 4:00 and 5:30 at our NEW LOCATION across from Manchester City Schools administration building, 215 East Fort Street, Manchester.
We can also deliver your order to your home (or other location) on Friday afternoons, for a small fee, if it’s more convenient for you. If you prefer to utilize this service, please place an order for it, same as other products, selecting your delivery area. Don’t forget to give us your location address in the comments section of the order. Also please text Linda at (931) 273-9708 for specific arrangements.
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. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. We offer a great variety of local farm products, and our items will be in your hands in time to plan for the weekend. Wonderful local products are available for ordering from the comfort of your own computer.
More new farmers are considering joining our market, if they can expect enough sales to help pay their transportation costs. Please help us grow the market by sharing this e-mail with your friends and inviting them to give us a try. And if you haven’t ordered from Manchester Locally Grown for a while, please check out our wide variety of offerings this week. Also please let us know if we can improve our selection or scheduling in any way to better suit your needs.
Blessings,
Linda & Michael
Here is the complete list for this week.
Dothan, Alabama: Nov. 11, 2017 Market Newsletter
This Week’s Newsletter:
Good Things To Come
Healthy Soil Essentials
Market Chitchat
You are Invited!
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
THE SCOOP ABOUT COMPOST
(editors note: THANK YOU Hawkins Homestead for this valuable information.!)
Let’s talk about compost. What exactly is it? Compost consists of vegetables, fruits, plant waste (banana peels), egg shells, fallen leaves, really almost any organic matter.
How do I start one? Got an old bin or can laying around? Well, start adding what you would normally throw away into it. Or just pick an unused corner of your yard and there you have it. Did you let those veggies sit around too long? Add it to the compost. Cooking eggs for breakfast? Save the shells and add those to your compost. Potato peels, cucumber skin, grass clippings, recyclable boxes, or cartons, manure (certain animals only), all great for your compost. They key is to have an equal balance of “green” fertilizer to “brown” fertilizer.
What are the benefits of it? Compost is essential to organic gardening. When you think about the word sustainable, this is one major way that we do it. We turn what grew from the soil, back into the soil. Healthy organic plants, start from healthy soil. Even if you don’t garden composting decreases waste and having less in the landfills is a win for everyone!
So try it for yourself or you can buy it from us. At Hawkins Homestead Farm, we raise chickens, grow produce, and make dirt!
MARKET CHITCHAT
It seems we always start this section with a THANK YOU! As we approach Thanksgiving season the more I think about it the more I see to be thankful for! In particular as I think about the Market this week I’m thankful for all our very excellent vendors, our amazing customers, and the patience and trust you show us every week.
That being said – THANK YOU to the Dothan folks who claimed their orders as early as possible on Friday and the Daleville folks who were kind enough to coordinate their schedule for Wendy’s absence. We hope you don’t mind doing it again this coming Friday as Ros will be doing the Daleville deliveries again.
Speaking of Wendy, Avalon Farms will be back after Thanksgiving. You’ve probably noticed other growers not listing recently – its a busy time of year! Mayim has things going on out of town, Restoration has things going on, and Mary’s Peeps continues to recover after a medical procedure. Those are just the ones I know about so if I missed mentioning anyone it was not intentional!
Today was the last of the Fall Farmer’s Market and while attendance was more sparse than previous, those of us there had a great time. Your editor even got to sit in on the Lean Bean Chef’s final class and it was EXCELLENT!
Be sure to note Christmas Open House on Dec. 7. . . can’t say too much just yet but it promises to be the best one yet!
Lastly . . . Thanks for your patience with this hasty newsletter!
2017 FOOD & FARM FORUM
The Food & Farm Forum is a statewide event that’s part-conference, part-fair, and part-reunion. The Forum will consist of peer-to-peer, hands-on, and experiential learning, in the form of workshops, panel discussions, and breakout conversations, on topics ranging from herbal medicine and seed saving, to livestock production and farmers market management.
Approximately 200-250 farmers, gardeners, community leaders, and advocates for local and sustainable food, will convene for a weekend of “cross-pollinating” – swapping stories, ideas, and wisdom, with the shared goal of building a more robust and resilient agricultural system in Alabama.
Anyone who is interested is invited to attend; participants need not be existing members of ASAN’s network, and the Forum is designed to welcome people of all levels of skill and experience.
Parts of the Forum will be modeled after the folk tradition of the “bee,” in which community members come together to do shared work while also socializing, learning, and celebrating. While participating in peer-to-peer discussion, participants may also be invited to shell peas, or crack pecans, or sew some stitches on a quilt.
LOCATION: The Forum will be held at Camp McDowell (105 Delong Rd, Nauvoo, AL 35578), a summer camp owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, located in Winston County. It is also home to the McDowell Environmental Center, the McDowell Farm School, and the Alabama Folk School. Camp McDowell is roughly 1 hour from Birmingham,
REGISTRATION AND LODGING: The cost for adults is $80, which includes six high-quality locally sourced meals and all Forum programming. Several options for on-site lodging (not included in registration) are available to accommodate different budgets.
Click here (then scroll to bottom) to reserve your spot today — registration deadline is Wednesday, November 22. Certain lodging options are limited so early registration is encouraged!
___CHILDREN: People of all ages are welcome at the Forum! On-site child care will be provided, to make the event more accessible to people with children. There are several different registration prices for younger participants.
FOOTNOTES
We would love to hear from you! If you have a favorite recipe, want to write a product review, have an idea or request for an article or information, let us know! You can reply to this newsletter or write marketatdothan@gmail.com.
Order Saturday 5pm to Tuesday 5pm weekly for Pickup the following Friday
Dothan Pickup: Dothan Nurseries, 1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303
Daleville Pickup: Daleville Chamber of Commerce Office
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email: marketatdothan@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketatDothan
Be sure to use our hashtag! #marketatdothan
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!
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: The market is open for ordering
The market is now open for ordering
The Spa City Co-op market is now open for ordering at spacity.locallygrown.net.
Please place your orders before Tuesday at 9 pm, and plan to pick up your orders at Emergent Arts on Friday from 3PM to 4:30PM. If you’re unable to pick up your order at this time please make arrangements to have your order picked up for you.
Remember to scroll all the way down and click place this order.
Don’t forget – this market has no paid positions, so we NEED VOLUNTEERS to run every market. It’s fun, you get a $5 gift card as well as extend your membership by 2 months, and you learn so much about local foods in Arkansas.
Have a great week and see you on Friday!
this market’s manager
Julie Alexander
501-655-9411
Statesboro Market2Go: The market is open!
Thank you for shopping with us! Be sure to attend the last 2 Saturday markets of the 2017 season and Shopping by Lantern Light on Tuesday Nov. 21.