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.
Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open!!
www.siloamsprings.locallygrown.net
It’s been difficult to read all the stories about the flooding and devastation in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers as these families are facing complete loss of generational family farms, livestock, and severe damage to land and buildings. While the farmers are weighing heavy on my heart I have to remember that this affects ALL businesses and residents of these communities. So much devastation. Rebuilding will take time and money.
I’m thankful our farmers and vendors are not facing these challenges but know it could happen here as well.
The closer we get to opening day the more excited I get. I’m looking forward to spring green onions, radishes, greens, and all the baked goods, meats and more.
Make sure to take advantage of the March Madness chicken sale and save those bones to make some good broth. Thank you for continuing to order meat from Dos Locos Farm. If you haven’t had any of his pork chops you are missing out!
Enjoy your week and see you Saturday!
Winnsboro, TX: Weblog Entry
Sure. I went bragging on our nice weather & look what happens! I hope everyone is safe after our stormy night & your roof, critters, seedlings, and vehicles made it through unscathed.
Have a more peaceful rest of your week & continue to shop local!
Thanks,
Stacy
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for March 28
Athens Locally Grown
How to contact us:
Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @athlocallygrown
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Market News
It’s the time of year where all the other area farmers markets are beginning to open up from their winter slumber. The Athens Farmers Market opened this past Saturday at Bishop Park and will return to Wednesdays at Creature Comforts downtown on April 3. The Oconee County Farmers Market also opens up soon on Saturdays in downtown Watkinsville. The Comer Farmers Market is another long-time market, and it too is filling up with spring goodies. During the winter months, we’re the main market around but now the growers have to figure out how to split their crops among multiple places. It’s a tricky part of the job that takes practice, much like the rest of the farming business.
Any day now asparagus and strawberries will be slowly making their first appearances here and at other area markets. I’ve gt stalks coming up and blooms on my berry plants. The recent cold nights have both coming in nice and slow (which is good for them, as hot weather can make both quit producing altogether), and I’m sure we’ll be seeing plenty in the coming weeks.
Thank you so much for your support of Athens Locally Grown, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. You all are part of what makes Athens such a great area in which to live. We’ll see you on Thursday at Ben’s Bikes at the corner of Pope and Broad Streets from 4:30 to 8pm!
Other Area Farmers Markets
The many other area markets are starting to return! The Athens Farmers Market starts on Saturdays this coming week, and Wednesday a couple weeks after. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market is closed for the season, and you can watch for their return here: http://www.athenslandtrust.org/west-broad-farmers-market/. The Comer Farmers’ Market is open on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. Check www.facebook.com/comerfm for more information. Washington, GA also has a lovely little Saturday market, running on winter hours now on Saturdays from 1-4pm. Folks to the east can check out the Hartwell Farmers Market, which starts bright and early on Saturday morning from 7am to noon, and Tuesday afternoons from noon to 4pm. You can learn all about them here: www.washingtonfarmersmkt.com. If you know of any other area markets operating, please let me know.
All of these other markets are separate from ALG (including the Athens Farmers Market) but many growers sell at multiple markets. Please support your local farmers and food producers, where ever you’re able to do so!
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!
GFM : Are you ready ?
More of what you can expect to find with the online market and our physical market which opens May 11, with our Mother’s Day Celebration.Check out the Gift Certificates now available with the online market. They can be purchased now, and used later at the physical market. We can customize them for special occasions as well.
If you know anyone who has a backyard garden and always has extra and would like to make a little extra money from that produce, tell them about our New Vendor Meeting on March 30 at 1 pm at the Doak House Museum, 690 Erwin Hwy. on the Tusculum University Campus.
Yalaha, FL: Yalaha Market Open
Order now through 5 pm Thursday March 28th for Friday March 29th or Saturday March 30th Pickup, (or contact me if you want a different day, we do have some flexibility.) Again this week Friday may be best or early Sat Morning.
Remember to tell me when you want to pick up!
Calendula flowers are available (let me know if I should add them to the market) Eddible and/or medicinal. I haven’t done pictures to make the listing but they are Bright Orange.
Let me know if you are interested in getting fresh cultures for Kombucha, Milk Kefir, or Water Kefir. My Kefir grains especially have been growing fast. The Kombucha scoby is a little slower about it.
Please let me know what micro greens or shoots you are interested in and I can start growing enough to make them available (most take less than 2 weeks.)
Also, if you want me to list super foods like Purslane, let me know, I have it volunteering wild here and I also have nettles this season.
If you have any particular requests, let me know I’m happy to grow to order.
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.)
Dawson Local Harvest: Happy Sunday - the market is OPEN
Open for orders
Happy Sunday! It’s time to order for this week’s market! Ordering is open
from Sunday evening at 8 pm through Tuesday evening at 9 pm
Click link to order: www.dawsonville.locallygrown.net
ORDER CONFIRMATION:
If you don’t get an email right after you order then your order
is NOT complete. Log back in and your order will still be there waiting for
you to check out.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on ***FRIDAY*** at Leilani’s – 4141 Hwy 53 E Dawsonville, GA –
from 4 pm – 6 pm
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash and credit cards at the shop at pick up time
V.I Prime Produce locally Grown: Market open
Good evening Prime Produce Market is now open and accepting orders.
The Wednesday Market: A Reminder - The Market is Open
This is a reminder that The Wednesday Market is open. Please place your orders 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 offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Thanks,
Beverly
Russellville Community Market: Ordering Closes at 10PM on the Market!
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.
Orders will be ready for pick from 4PM – 6:30PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot!
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Ordering on the Market Closes at 10PM!
Don’t forget to take a quick break from enjoying this gorgeous weather to place your market order!
We still have Kale, Oak Leaf Lettuce, and Fresh Green Onions available in the vegetable section. Don’t have time to tend to seedlings but still want a backyard garden this year? Check out our Live Plant section of the market where we have live tomato, parsley, cabbage, violet, and cauliflower plants up for grabs.
Thank you for your continued support and choosing to eat local!
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE
Russellville Community Market: Ordering Closes at 10PM on the Market!
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.
Orders will be ready for pick from 4PM – 6:30PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot!
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Ordering on the Market Closes at 10PM!
Don’t forget to take a quick break from enjoying this gorgeous weather to place your market order!
We still have Kale, Oak Leaf Lettuce, and Fresh Green Onions available in the vegetable section. Don’t have time to tend to seedlings but still want a backyard garden this year? Check out our Live Plant section of the market where we have live tomato, parsley, cabbage, violet, and cauliflower plants up for grabs.
Thank you for your continued support and choosing to eat local!
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE