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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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Champaign, OH: Just What I Needed
You’re just what I needed…
You’re just what I needed…
You’re just what I needed…
Yeah, yeah, yeah…
(Just What I Needed-The Cars)
Well…isn’t this market JUST what you needed? I know it’s what I need, and it makes me so happy to always know that I have this little local market of love to fall back on, each and every week!
I had a jam packed day, today…I am in charge of Santa Land, along with one of this market’s vendors, Dave Smith, of Freshwater Farms, and I am on the planning committee of the Monument Square District’s Downtown Christmas Gala. Both are huge events. I am front and center in both. It gets very tiring, right about now, to make sure it is all coming together. Not only do I oversee both of these special events, but I also have my shop, and a little thing called, Holiday In The City, down in Springfield, coming up. Crazy. Not to mention my everyday Cosmic obligations.
I was driving home, tonight, cold, in need of food, and a warming glass of wine. I drove past a couple of our very lit up big box stores, thankful that we do have them but also extremely happy that my shopping was done, online, with ease, at this little local market of love.
I love what we represent, I love the local nutrition, the low cost of this locally grown food, I love the support from this community, and I love being a part of it all!!
You know we are just what YOU need…go ahead…place your orders, sit back, and enjoy the ease…We are just what you needed…
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Cedar Grove Farm: Important info: official ending of CSA
Hello everyone,
Despite the recent update in early November to continue the CSA through the winter, we have chosen to end the CSA for the year. An explanation of how we came to this decision follows along with details about how we are moving forward with remaining balances.
We started our CSA several years ago with the intention of reaching people beyond the farmer’s market and generating more income for the farm. The CSA offers an investment from members early in the year that help support the farm before the growing season begins. Members invest in the farm knowing the risks and benefits involved and the many factors that can affect the harvest. Our program is set up differently than most in that members have the choice of choosing the produce they want on a weekly basis, increasing flexibility and customization. During the spring and summer seasons, this method is successful because of the amount of food we can grow. Once the colder weather sets in and the season begins to slow, this method is less advantageous. The vegetable production slows to a snails pace and our harvests for market get slimmer and slimmer.
The CSA ends officially at the end of October and we hope that our members use their remaining balance by this point. The share size options have a recommended weekly spending average that helps to keep things on track. Unfortunately this does not always happen and we continue the CSA into winter offering what we can. Since our yields are so low at this time of year, it becomes more difficult for people to use up their balance. This leaves us with the hard choice of continuing the CSA even longer or offering a refund to any member who has a remaining balance. Many members have $100-200 left in their accounts and knowing what our yields will be throughout the winter it will be hard to offer enough to affect those numbers. On the other hand, this is the time of year when the farm is generating little income and we have to survive the next three months on what we’ve made thus far. As i’m sure many of you know, farming is not a money maker. The investments we receive from the CSA in the beginning of the year help us greatly in running the farm and there is not much left at the end.
After much consideration, we have decided to end the CSA. Since a large portion of our earnings would go to refunds, we are offering another option for those who have a remaining balance. We will issue a credit for our booth at the farmer’s market for anyone with a balance that can be used until the market ends this year as well as next year’s market season. The market ends December 20th this year and begins again next April. The credit will allow you to continue eating fresh, seasonal produce and help us to successfully further our farming business. We realize this is not as convenient as a CSA and if you would prefer a check at the end of the year for your remaining balance, please contact us and let us know.
We fully appreciate all of your support now and in the past. Small, organic farms like ours couldn’t exist without you. Hope to see all of you at the Athens Farmer’s Market.
GFM : Weblog Entry
Good Raining Monday good People. Today is a good day to stay indoors and surf your favorite Vendors on the site.
Get those orders in early, and we will get you all those goodiesthe to the pick up area, Saturday, at the Livestock Pavilion between 10 and 10:30 am.
Thanks for shopping with our Great Vendors.
The Greeneville Farmers Market
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Cookies of the Week - Thanksgiving Schedule
The “Cookies of the Week” have been posted from Basically Bread. This week’s cookie flavor is M & M’s. Ingredients: self-rising flour, unsalted butter, sugar, brown sugar, 2 eggs, vanilla, M&M’s. Patricia has also listed chocolate chip Amish bread and zucchini/nut bread. They all sound so good!
NOTE: These baked products are made in a private home not licensed or inspected.
PLEASE NOTE: The week of Thanksgiving, we will be having pickup on Wednesday, November 26, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, instead of on Thursday. Same time/location, just a different day.
THIS WEEK pickup is as usual – Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30.
~ 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.
The Cumming Harvest - Closed: Heritage Farm Turkey Delivery
A Message from Greg of Heritage Farm.
Turkeys will be delivered on Saturday 11/22 and Monday 11/24. We will not be running on Wednesday 11/26. Saturday drops will be 11/22 and Wednesday drops will be run on Monday 11/24. If you are picking up at Peachtree Road on Saturday you can come during market from 9-12. We will also be coming by the Dunwoody drop on Saturday as well at approximately 1:45 pm. All Cumming Harvest turkeys will be delivered Saturday morning Nov 22nd. Cumming Harvest Customers will pay their balance to Suzanne at pick up. We will be delivering to all the market and drop site locations but you MUST, unless other arrangements are made, be present to get your turkey or ham. All turkeys and hams have a balance due by weight so you have to claim in person.
If you need to contact Greg at Heritage Farm please e-mail at theheritagefarm@yahoo.com or call 770-377-5380.
Thank you.
StPete.LocallyGrown.Net: Market NOW Open - Nov. 17, 2014 - Closed next week!
Seminole Pumpkins just in time for Thanksgiving! – Organically grown by Nathan’s Natural Veggies in St. Petersburg
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SPLG Hyeroglyphics
Ever notice the hyeroglyphics written on the front of some of our product descriptions? like “CT3.19@RO&2.99@EO/Mex”? That means “compare our price to local competitors (RO & EO) and their current pricing and also noting if their’s is sourced internationally.” New one for you: “saEO” means “same as (a competitor)”… Don’t forget that regardless of pricing, when you compare our prices to those of local retailers, our locally grown, chemical-free vegetables are harvested to order for delivery to YOU!
Message from Your Market Manager
OUR MARKET SCHEDULE UNTIL END OF YEAR
If you cannot view this link at the SPLG Market Calendar 2014 then here is the scoop! Please make note of it… Closed week of 11/24 for thanksgiving, re-open weeks of 12/1 and 12/15 then closed for TWO weeks including week of Christmas and New Years.
TRADITIONALTHANKSGIVING FARE
We invested in minimal amounts of cauliflower, russets, reds, and sweet potatoes this week. Also acquired beautiful cranberries from Oregon and the Covington yams are from NC. While doing research on yams vs. sweet potatoes, I happened on info that the Covington Yams from NC are used to produce Covington Gourmet Vodka for sale in NC liquor stores. Their marketing byline? “Ending America’s dependence on foreign vodka”. Differences between sweet potatoes and yams? EXCERPT: “A true yam is… generally imported to America from the Caribbean. It is rough and scaly and very low in beta carotene.” Also BEAUTIFUL Seminole Pumpkins available in good variety of sizes! Shop early as all these items will go fast.
GREAT SQUASH SIDE DISH
This one never fails to please my guests and doesn’t have to be a side dish… Roasted Butternut Squash, Rosemary, and Garlic Lasagne. If you want a version to print from Cook’s Illustrated that has a photo, then here is my copy.
FRUIT THIS WEEK
We hope that we are satisfying your needs for fruit lately. We are loving the convenience and variety available for our customers! This week: pineapples, grapefruit, apples, pears, etc.
DEADLINE ON ORDERING NON GMO RAW COW MILK
Pam has posted the deadline as Tuesday 3PM due to the logistics of getting this fine product from her supplier for all things raw-cow. Look for it under the "M"s listed as “Milk – JTB Jersey Farms Raw Cow Milk TOTALLY NON GMO”.
NEW CUSTOMERS ARE ASKING ABOUT RAW DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS LABELED “FOR PET CONSUMPTION ONLY”
Pam Lunn of The Dancing Goat has graciously provided this explanation: “While we drink and eat all our products in our household, and have for the past 14 years, our licensing from the State of Florida (FDACS #1280 Dancing Goat) requires that we sell for the intent of pet consumption only. Any attempt to engage in conversations regarding the consumption by humans could jeopardize our licensing. Per Florida Law, it is illegal to sell raw milk/products for the intent of human consumption. Our milk products / cheeses are all raw and our free range eggs are not graded or washed in a chemical solution. We provide you with products produced by our stock the way Mother Nature delivered them.” NOTE FROM MKT MGR: ALL of our egg providers are required to provide this labelling.
NEW LINK TO GRASSFED BEEF EDUCATION
Check out our Q&A page to get loads of info that will help you acclimate to the world of grass fed cooking. Here is a newfound link on how to cook the perfect tender grassfed steak both on the grill and in your kitchen.
HOLIDAY PARTY ON DEC. 6TH
Have you marked your calendar? NO speaker for this event. Just friendship, frivolity, fire, and food!
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CUSTOMERS!
Once you have submitted your order, if in doubt about what you owe, you can always confirm what you have been charged for by checking your account history and viewing your most current invoice. Instructions on how to do that are on our Q&A page under the question entitled Since you don’t provide an invoice with delivery, how do I know what I owe? Also, since your vegetables are picked fresh within 24 hours of delivery, they should be lasting for WEEKS in your refrigerator. When you accept delivery, please take a few minutes to inspect your order to protect your vegetables from unnecessary spoilage. Lastly, it is imperative that you understand our policy on Unclaimed Orders found on our Q&A page. When you make a purchase you are agreeing to abide by this policy.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Our Market has high standards for what it sells. Despite that—as seasons transition—the challenges of evolving weather and pesky insects can take its toll on the crops. Market Growers are being very selective about what they are willing to present to you. No, it won’t always be picture perfect (which is part of its charm) and sometimes an insect is going to evade capture! But we won’t send you anything that we wouldn’t eat ourselves. If for any reason we have goofed and you are dissatisfied, please report it to me right away so we can rectify the situation. That’s how we get better and we all benefit from that. Your satisfaction is key to our success as a resource for St. Petersburgs’ lovers of chemical-free, organically & locally grown vegetables.
Upcoming Events
All these and more are posted on our Calendar of Events
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
- Holiday Gathering Dec. 6th, 7-10pm. No potlucks in November and December. Mark your Calendars! BY Whoozin.com e-vite ONLY for active Market customers, growers, and volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently organizing our volunteer needs by Grower and by Market. So when you are interested in learning how to garden and/or how to run an urban market—including a model for great delivery service for the Market—consider volunteering for the organizations below. Check back for more Growers to be listed.
Nathan’s Natural Veggies
Pioneer Settlement Garden
St. Pete Locally Grown Market
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!
Cross Timbers Food Cooperative: CTFC Market Open for November 29 Pick-up
Hi, folks!
Ordering is open for the Saturday, November 29 pick-up. The order window will close Sunday, November 23.
After this, there is only one delivery remaining in 2014 – on December 20. Please note that this is three, rather than two, weeks from the November 29 delivery.
The first 2015 delivery will be on January 3.
The delivery schedule for the rest of 2015 will be posted in January.
Enjoy,
Wylie
for Cross Timbers Food Cooperative
New Field Farm's Online Market: This week's order
Greetings,
We’re doing another order for this FRIDAY NOV. 21. PLEASE ORDER BY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 8:00. EARLIER ORDERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
When putting everything into storage before the recent cold I sorted through the GARLIC and found about 15 lbs of decent bulbs that didn’t go to market because of their small size, color. or other defect in appearance. They’re still good for eating. These are available for .50 cents each or $4.00/lb. so I’ll adjust the price according to weight as usual.
We have some SALAD MIX and nice LETTUCE in the hoop house which I hope will make it through this week’s arctic blast with some help from row covers. I’m estimating the amount of mix available so if it’s sold out you can ask for some in the comment section and we may have more to provide.
The PARSLEY hasn’t been enjoying the cold so having some of that looks iffy.
Hopefully, the KALE will live up to it’s reputation for hardiness.
We still have plenty of carrots, onions,celery root and cabbage. BULK PRICES STILL APPLY.
Thank you for all your orders two weeks ago.
Keep warm and dry.
Tim
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: New Meat Farmer ... Other Updates
Market Closes at 6:00pm Today!
Hop on Over to the Market.
Thanksgiving Week
New Meat Farmer
I am very pleased to welcome Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm. Owned and operated by the Hutchins family, Heritage Farm uses organic methods to produce high quality, great tasting, nutritious food for local consumers and restaurants.
The farm is Certified Naturally Grown, with several acres in cultivation of crops, pastures and hardwoods for livestock, and a growing orchard of fruit trees and berries.
While Heritage Farm does offer fruits, vegetables, pastured meats, eggs, and educational opportunities, Greg is offering Members of Heirloom Living Market their pastured/grass-fed meat.
Heritage Farm was one of our original Farmers when the Lilburn Market opened in 2013. Due to the distance for delivery and the small size of the Market at that point, it was not feasible for Greg to continue with us. Now that we have the ‘power of three’ our numbers should be enough to keep this wonderful Farm as our Grower!
Please check out Heritage Farm’s great offerings. They offer many cuts of Beef, varieties of Sausages, Chicken and Lamb. From first hand experience, I can tell you the quality is excellent.
Be sure and check out….
Bakery on Brooks Marie has her items listed on all Markets this week. She will not have items listed next week, nor will she have any offerings on the Farmer Sales Table. I am ordering: Cornbread, for stuffing, Chocolate Chip Cookies for treats, Sandwich Loaf for Turkey sandwiches and Rolls for Thanksgiving Dinner. All of Marie’s products are Gluten Free and can be consumed by folks who have Celiac Disease. She uses Organic products and most importantly her offerings are delicious and made with love and care. Her items freeze well, so getting items this week will put you in great shape for having what you want on hand for Thanksgiving!
Dabrielle of My Daily Bread has Canned Pumpkin made from Organic Pumpkin, roasted and pureed. Perfect for the Pumpkin Pie you will be making for Turkey Day. It is Fall and who doesn’t like a good cup of Tea with Spelt Pumpkin Muffins or Organic Pumpkin Bread? Yum! The mini loaf is on special this week!
Fry Farm does not list any offerings this week as Vicky and Steve’s ‘grands’, their daughter and her husband are here visiting from their Mission in England. They will be back strong next week!
Peacefield Farm has added Radishes, Greens and 2 types of Romaine to their offerings. I sure am liking having Beefsteak Tomatoes that are juicy and delicious even with the colder weather!
The Veggie Patch always has a good variety of veggies and lots of peppers from mild to VERY hot! CHeck out the “Red” carrots!
Grow with the Flow has items listed this week but I noticed they are all Sold Out!
Be sure and get your orders in by 6:00pm!
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Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: New Meat Farmer .. Other Updates
Market Closes at 6:00pm Today!
Hop on Over to the Market.
Thanksgiving Week
New Meat Farmer
I am very pleased to welcome Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm. Owned and operated by the Hutchins family, Heritage Farm uses organic methods to produce high quality, great tasting, nutritious food for local consumers and restaurants.
The farm is Certified Naturally Grown, with several acres in cultivation of crops, pastures and hardwoods for livestock, and a growing orchard of fruit trees and berries.
While Heritage Farm does offer fruits, vegetables, pastured meats, eggs, and educational opportunities, Greg is offering Members of Heirloom Living Market their pastured/grass-fed meat.
Heritage Farm was one of our original Farmers when the Lilburn Market opened in 2013. Due to the distance for delivery and the small size of the Market at that point, it was not feasible for Greg to continue with us. Now that we have the ‘power of three’ our numbers should be enough to keep this wonderful Farm as our Grower!
Please check out Heritage Farm’s great offerings. They offer many cuts of Beef, varieties of Sausages, Chicken and Lamb. From first hand experience, I can tell you the quality is excellent.
Be sure and check out….
Bakery on Brooks Marie has her items listed on all Markets this week. She will not have items listed next week, nor will she have any offerings on the Farmer Sales Table. I am ordering: Cornbread, for stuffing, Chocolate Chip Cookies for treats, Sandwich Loaf for Turkey sandwiches and Rolls for Thanksgiving Dinner. All of Marie’s products are Gluten Free and can be consumed by folks who have Celiac Disease. She uses Organic products and most importantly her offerings are delicious and made with love and care. Her items freeze well, so getting items this week will put you in great shape for having what you want on hand for Thanksgiving!
Dabrielle of My Daily Bread has Canned Pumpkin made from Organic Pumpkin, roasted and pureed. Perfect for the Pumpkin Pie you will be making for Turkey Day. It is Fall and who doesn’t like a good cup of Tea with Spelt Pumpkin Muffins or Organic Pumpkin Bread? Yum! The mini loaf is on special this week!
Fry Farm does not list any offerings this week as Vicky and Steve’s ‘grands’, their daughter and her husband are here visiting from their Mission in England. They will be back strong next week!
Peacefield Farm has added Radishes and Greens to their offerings!
The Veggie Patch always has a good variety of veggies and lots of peppers from mild to VERY hot! CHeck out the “Red” carrots!
Ricky of Back River Farm has Arugula and Kale.
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday, 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location: Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
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