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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.
Yalaha, FL: Hot Now
Order now through 5 pm Thursday May 30th for Sat June 1st Pickup, or tell me when you want to pick up and we may have some flexibility.
Remember to tell me when you want to pick up!
If you have any particular requests, let me know I’m happy to grow to order. Also, we have cultures; water and milk kefir as well as kombucha, let me know if you are interested.
Sign in to order. https://yalaha.locallygrown.net/market
You have to sign in to see the add to cart button. Then set the number and click the add to cart button on the items you want to buy (it is the little picture right next to the quantity box.) Remember you need to check out before your order will be placed.
Remember to let me know when you want to pick up on Sat or maybe even Friday late afternoon or on Sunday. (If I don’t send you an e-mail confirmation of your order and pick up time, please make sure you checked out and completed your order.)
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Don't forget to order!
Yikes!! I almost forgot! I’ll leave the market open until 7pm tonight for orders since it’s a holiday weekend…Just a friendly reminder, if you haven’t already placed your order, that market orders are due online by 7 pm TODAY. Order now so you don’t forget :-) * Happy Memorial Day!
Click Here to Place Your Order For WEDNESDAY pick up in Suwanee
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
The Wednesday Market: Happy Memorial Day from The Wednesday Market
Good afternoon, and Happy Memorial Day.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by Monday at 10 p.m. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. See the website for this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Ah, summer! We are as busy as bees at our house. My lovely niece Hannah is getting married in our yard on June 8. We are working to get everything pruned and prepared for the big day. Wisteria and English ivy took over our yard for decades, and we have launched a new battle against them, and we are winning at the moment! Now, we are praying for clear weather, perhaps a bit cooler than the last week, for our big day. And, even if we have an unseasonably hot day, we’ll manage. Just hope that it doesn’t rain that day. That’s the risk when one plans an outdoor wedding!
Well, I’m putting on work clothes and heading outside for another afternoon of yard work. We hope you all have a relaxed long weekend, and we’ll see you at the Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
CLG: Opening Bell: Squash, Potatoes, Cucumbers, Chicken!
Good afternoon!
You could be making pickles this week! Pickling cucumbers and garlic are now available! If you would like some fresh dill, text me and I will bring you a bunch on Friday. Saturday morning you will be making pickles! Take a look all the vegetables listed by using the “vegetables” tab on the left side of the market page.
Bradford Valley Farm has whole chicken, chicken tenders, drumsticks, and … PORK: bacon, chops, ham, ground, and roasts. Time to plan something grilled for dinner one night soon. Great food, produced locally!
Be sure to SEARCH for your favorite items using the search field. We have over 675 items available now!
Most items are listed by 6pm Sunday, but check back again before the market closes Tuesday night to see if any other items are ready to be harvested for you! Eat fresh! Eat local! Eat for better health!
And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)
The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping:
https://conway.locallygrown.net/market
Please check your email a few minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thanks!
Steve
501-339-1039
Green Acres Atkins: Good morning ....opening bell!
Good morning!
Hope you all have wonderful plans to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend!
Please place orders by Wednesday at noon
Thanks and have a great week!
Tom and Kami
Miami County Locally Grown: Buehler Family on vacation next week! Get your eggs now!
You may have noticed 6635 Studebaker absent from the Market this week, but never fear, she’ll be back next week with all her organic favorites, including sourdoughs, biscuits, pasta, and those addictive crackers!
And the Buehler family will also be on vacation from the Market for one week only, starting next Tuesday… That includes their pork, beef, and Landon’s famous eggs!!
Be sure to check the Market for our cool, crisp salad greens, brand new pretzels, healthy local proteins, fresh herbs, and more! Pies baked the day you pick them up?! You gotta love local and fresh!! :-)
Four Seasons Farmers Market: May 26 Market is Open
Good morning,
The market is now open and ready for orders.
Your purchases will be available from 3-6 PM on Wednesday afternoon at our new pickup location in Fayetteville:
Berry Natural
3059 N College Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Thanks!
Independence,VA: FARM DAY TODAY!
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Good morning,
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Be sure to place your Online Market order by Monday night at 8 pm!
If you’re looking for something super fun to do this afternoon with just yourself or the whole family, come out to Farm Day at Wagon Wheel Farm, 1132 Gold Hill Rd from 2-5 pm. Learn how Rick and Jen Cavey grow all of that beautiful produce, see how mushroom logs are made and get a close up look at worm farms! There will also be free kid’s activities and a plant sale!
To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.
Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!
Abby
Stones River Market: Market is OPEN -- See you Wednesday
The Market is OPEN, 8:00am today and tomorrow closing at 10pm Monday evening. Look forward seeing you Wednesday when you pickup your orders. This Weblog is always sent a little later but you can always begin ordering at 8am!
THANK YOU!! to everyone that attended the Meet and Greet event last Wednesday. It was a blast! Special thank you to our Growers that were able to attend: Casey Reed of 6R Farms, Brenda Waters of BB’s Gourmet Pretzels, Sharmyn and Carter Smith of Carole’s Herbs (CS3 Farms), Linda Reed of Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, John Erdmann of Erdmann Farm, Ben Simmons and Jessica Park of Flying S Farms, Latoya Griffen of Mo’Scrubs by Toya, Robert Shaffer of Overview Farm, Andra Martens of Sow’s Ear Piggery, Sherrie and Paschael Jennings of Spring Meadow Farm, Arden Ward of Trinity Rose Oberhasli Dairy Goats and Daphne Valentine of Valentine Family Farm was able to make a quick appearance, we will look forward to them being back on the market soon.
You will never know who might just ‘pop up’ on The Porch during delivery time with extra products.
News from Our Growers:
CS3 Farms: It was great seeing everyone at the Meet and Greet event last Wednesday! We have a couple of jars of Gourmet Honey left – Cardamon has lots of health benefits, so check it out.
Due to raves and shouts of joy after tasting the samples we shared, we have added Golden Pecan Bites and Pecan Thyme Hummus to the lineup. We will also ensure there are plenty of Herbal Power Balls available.
Oakview Farm: We are from Lascassas and have Duck Eggs for sale this week from Mallard, Welsh Harlequin and Pekin Ducks. They are great for baking as the whites are much more sturdy than chicken eggs. Duck eggs also have a more ‘eggy’ quality so they are great for frittatas and quiches.
Flying S Farms: Peas, Lettuce, Greens are available along with several selections of breads.
See you “On the Porch” at Quinn’s Mercantile Wednesday May 29th from 5:00 – 6:30pm, please contact me if you are unable to make delivery or are running late, please phone, email or text me so we can make arrangements to get your order to you.
How to contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
Locations: Quinn’s Mercantile on Wednesdays: 307 North Spring Street, Murfreesboro
map: https://goo.gl/maps/GAkJS1wawbr
Dothan, Alabama: May 25, 2019 M@D Newsletter
This Week’s Newsletter:
Buying “Organic” Part 2
CBD Oil
Market Chitchat
Grower Notes
WHAT IS…
Editor’s Note: ACES kindly granted Market at Dothan to reprint this information. It is quite lengthy so we’re breaking it down into bite size chunks over a few weeks. We hope it will help you be a more informed consumer.
Certified organic is a production term referring to the NOP-standardized practices that farmers and processors use to grow and process agriculture products such as fruits, vegetables, grains, livestock, dairy, and others. Organic farmers use alternative methods and inputs for fertilization, weed control, insect and disease management, and animal health in an attempt to protect environmental resources and reduce consumer exposure to chemicals. These strict standards are voluntarily accepted and federally regulated. Organic farms are also required by law to keep detailed records and undergo an in-depth, annual oversight and certification process to verify that all standards and requirements are being met. These added regulations and requirements are part of the cost of growing certified organic products.
Certified Naturally Grown The Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) program serves as an alternative to the USDA’s NOP standards. It costs less, requires less paper work, and is based on a participatory guarantee system allowing farmer-inspectors to make suggestions and assist other producers. The CNG program has strict standards required for using its label. It is primarily designed for small farmers who sell via local networks such as roadside stands, farmers markets, local restaurants, and small grocery stores. CNG producers benefit from the program’s website, which promotes their businesses: www.naturallygrown.org/.
Not included in original article
”Natural” Food labeled “natural,” according to the USDA definition, does not contain artificial ingredients or preservatives and the ingredients are only minimally processed. However, they may contain antibiotics, growth hormones, and other similar chemicals.
Regulations are fairly lenient for foods labeled “natural.” Producers must submit a sort of application at the time of slaughter, detailing practices used throughout the life of animals. Labels are evaluated to prevent mislabeling but no inspections are conducted and producers are not required to be certified.
All Natural The USDA does not define foods labeled “all natural” as any differnt than those labeled “natural.” Foods with this labeling are probably not any different than “natural” foods and may not be regulated as they are not defined by the USDA.
Made with Organic Ingredients Foods with this labeling must consist of at least 70% organic ingredients and none of the ingredients can be produced with sewage-sludge based products or ionizing radiation. Labeling cannot include the USDA seal or the word “organic” in any principle displays. Three of the organic ingredients can be included on the label and all organic ingredients should be identified in the ingredients list. The same controls and regulations are put in place as those use for foods labeled “organic.”
Next Week: A Close Look at Pest Management Practices for Certified Organic Production
IT’S ALL GOOD NEWS
We are pleased to have both Smart Doc Resources and Mayim Farms offering Cannabidiol, known as CBD Oil, to our customers. It is one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa. CBD does not contain the main psychoactive chemical (tetrahydrocannabinol aka THC) that causes the “high” associated with marijuana. It is a natural and viable option for those who are looking for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mind-altering effects of marijuana or certain pharmaceutical drugs.
We’ve collected a bit of information with links if you’d like to examine CBD closer.
Healthline lists 7+ health issues CBD oil can help with.
Dr. Axe lists many different forms of CBD oil products and how to use them. (The product that made a believer out of this editor was a topical cream.)
In addition to health problems CBD oil can help with, Parsly Health explains how it works and lists side effects. It also and offers guidelines for choosing your CBD product.
CBD has other well known uses not mentioned above including Pet use, Arthritis and Migraine Relief.
MARKET CHITCHAT
Temperature Up = Curtains CLOSED! The last two weeks The Market Shed has made good use of our curtains. They look super cute year round but the real purpose is to keep the sun out and the temperature down while your orders await pickup. One thing our Dothan customers can do to help keep things fresh is to pickup a little earlier. While it does get a little crazy once in a while we so enjoy the time with you and appreciate your patience.
New & Relisted Products – Woo-Hoo!
- Parsley from Avalon Farms
- Basil from Avalon Farms
- Rosemary from Avalon Farms
- Thyme….reminds me of a song from Avalon Farms
- Green beans from Avalon Farms
- Patty pan squash from Avalon Farms
- Italian Zucchini from Avalon Farms
THIS WEEK’S GROWER NOTES
We have the best Growers in the Wiregrass! Please learn more about them on our Grower Page.
AVALON FARMS Just finished processing the last of our spring broilers. (So thankful that is done.?) They’re all staying at “freezer camp” eagerly awaiting an invite to your house for a yummy home cooked meal. ?
My thermometer is reading 95 degrees and it’s only 11am. It was just a month ago that we were experiencing super late frosts and heavy rains, now we are extra hot and super dry. The heat is rough on people and animals, but it’s rough on the garden too.
Heat impacts on the garden that you might not have considered… besides plants practically laying on the ground!
Not setting fruit,
Dropping fruit,
Malformed fruit,
Taste,
Germination,
Lousy production all around,
Death and destruction.
….if only the heat deterred the bugs.
Having said all that, I have to get up and go plant more squash and cucumbers. Waiting is not an option as I’m already behind schedule. You can’t pick ‘em if you don’t plant them.
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 [email protected].
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Enterprise Pickup: Grocery Advantage, 1032 Boll Weevil Circle, Enterprise
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