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.
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for September 20
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
Seems like we really dodged a bullet with Florence. Earlier in the week, several forecasts called for the storm to move right over us, but it looks like it’ll get as far as Greenville before turning north, and that’ll keep the worst of the rain and wind far to the north east of us. I looked back in my notes, and it was exactly a year ago that Irma blew through, knocking power out to my house for nearly a week. I’m plenty happy not to repeat that experience so soon.
I was hopeful that we’d have a stretch of cooler weather after the rains left us, but it looks like it’ll be sunny and in the upper 80s right on through the rest of the week. I’m quite ready for fall to get here.
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 Athens Farmers Market has returned to Saturday mornings at Bishop Park and Wednesday afternoons at Creature Comforts downtown. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market has returned, and you can catch the details on their website here: 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 Saturdays from 9 to noon. You can learn all about them here: www.washingtonfarmersmkt.com. 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. The city of Monroe has a downtown market on Saturdays, 8:30 to 12:30, and you can learn more here: www.monroedowntown.com/events/monroe-farmers-market. 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!
Dawson Local Harvest: Falling into Autumn on the Dawson Harvest
Dawson Local Harvest for Sept. 21st
Falling into Autumn on the Dawson Harvest
HI EVERYBODY
Hard to believe we’ve come through the heat of Summer and are on the cusp of Autumn. Cool-weather Vegetables like Broccoli and Cauliflower are already in the ground and growing. In the meantime there are plenty of wonderful goodies including fresh Muscadines which are truly delicious and will take you back to when you (and I) were young! Find them in the Fruit section.
We also have great-tasting vine-ripened local Tomatoes, superb fresh Okra, Purple Bush Beans, plus Peppers, Eggplent, and other yummy Veggies. Find these under the Vegetable heading.
And How About Some Grits! BACK IN TIME FARM has just added their 100% Organic Dayspring Farm Stone-ground Grits, 2 lbs. for just $6.00. I love grits and can’t wait to get my first bag.
Finally, our girl Friday Gina got one of CRAVE PIE STUDIOS’ Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie which she described as “heavenly” and “amazing”, then she started drooling everywhere (OK, I exaggerate a bit). She did say they are seriously yummy! In the Fresh Bakery section.
THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!
REMEMBER! You can now order until Tuesday night at 9 pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 6 pm.
You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net
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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.
If you like what we’re doing please tell a friend!
Alan Vining
Market Manager
Russellville Community Market: Market Closes at 10pm!
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!
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for September 16th
Contact Info
Our Website: freshharvest.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/freshharvestllc
Email:
Tallahassee May [email protected]
John Drury [email protected]
Phone:
Tally 931-623-0631
John 615-838-0428
Market News
Hello!
Seems like summer is never ending – but we promise Fall is just around the corner! We are busy getting all the crops planted for late Fall to provide veggies for you late into winter! It’s a busy time of year!
There are many lovely greens, winter squashes, and so much more available this week! We appreciate all your support of local agriculture and small producers when you shop with us. We like to think that we give you a curated selection of the best goodies Nashville has to offer!
Thank you for bringing us back those yellow bags, and any other reusable bags or egg cartons! We love to cut done on waste! Just please make sure they are clean and in good shape.
You have until Tuesday night to place your order!
Thanks for your support, and we will see you on Wednesday!
John and Tally
Recipes
Komatsuna and Chicken Stir-Fry
Komatsuna, also called japanese mustard spinach, is a quick cooking and delicious Asian green. This recipe is simple and delicious
Serves 2.
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 chicken breast, sliced into strips
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
2 bunches of komatsuna )*
The Wednesday Market: You Can Place Your Orders Now
Good afternoon.
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 offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
We hope everyone has a happy Sunday, and we look forward to seeing you at the Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
CLG: Opening Bell: Coffee, Squash, Honey, Sweet Potatoes!
Good afternoon!
Faulkner County Fair is this week. Take a look at the schedule of events and head to the fairgrounds and take in all the sights, sounds, and smells of our county fair. Lots of animals to get up close and personal with, such as cows, goats, pigs, chickens, and sheep. Very informative booths and exhibits are all indoors and air conditioned! Free admission, just five dollars per car for parking.
Check out the Sweet Potatoes ring harvested for you from Drewry Orchard. Buy in bulk or 3 pound bag.
Ask me about the fantastic recipe for shiitake mushrooms I made on Saturday!
A late crop of pickling cucumbers is now available from Strack farm here in Conway. Try your hand at making dill pickles, or bread & butter pickles.
Brighten someone’s day (or week) and order a beautiful fresh cut bouquet from Bell Urban Farm. They last a long time and look amazing!
Be sure to SEARCH for your favorite items using the search field. Over 600 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. Thank you!
Steve
RAF Buying Clubs : Time to Order!
Hello Buying Club Members!
It’s time to start getting your orders in for our drop-offs in Rivermont Area and Forest this Wednesday, Sept 19th.
Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you and we hope to see you this week!
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Don't forget to order...
Just a friendly reminder, if you haven’t already placed your order, that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY.
Click Here to Place Your Order For WEDNESDAY pick up in Suwanee
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
Green Acres Atkins: Opening Bell.....check out the new fall items!
Good Morning!
Check out the new fall items!
Please place your orders by noon on Wednesday!
greenacresatkins.locallygrown.net
thanks
Tom and Kami
Stones River Market: Good Morning - Market is OPEN!
September 22 will officially be Fall! The market is filling up with pumpkins, apples, winter squash and other’fall-ish’ items. Pumpkins are arriving with each one just a little different from the other. From roasting, baking, frying, jack-o-lanterns, pies, cakes, jams, cookies, roasted seeds and/or decorations the list is endless for any GREAT FALL event.
www.stonesriver.locallygrown.net
This is the last week of our “10 Year Anniversary Drawing” each time you place an order your name is put into “The Basket” for a $25 Gift Certificate or $10 Gift Certificates to the Market. Drawing will be September 26 “On The Porch” and you will notified if your are one of the ‘winners’. This is our way of saying Thank You for your support and encouragement to the Stones River Market.
Erdmann Farm has added several pumpkins this week along with okra and hot peppers.
Rainbow Hill Farm has Roma, Fuji, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Rhode Island Greening, Yellow Delicious apple choose from this week, as well as vegetables.
6R Farm has added Chocolate Chip pies
this week along with assorted vegetables.
Flying S Farms has added Cushaw Spice Cake bars
Farrar, Sow’s Ear Piggery and Wedge Oak Farm has several wonderful meat choices to select from.
Looking forward seeing you on “The Porch” of Quinn’s Mercantile.
How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s the map: https://goo.gl/maps/GAkJS1wawbr