The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Old99Farm Market: Old 99 Farm, week of Aug 7th 2016
As of Aug 7th , we can offer the following crops: cuccumber, young chard, beet root, beet tops, green onions, leek, rhubarb, kale, arugula, tomatoes, string beans (yellow, green and purple varieties), potatoes (cobbler and purple), garlic, and herbs: chives dill, spearmint, bronze fennel and lovage.
The new roaster chickens are in the freezers, whole halves and quarters. Same price as last year.
Could “we the people” handle a bit more of the truth? One would certainly like to think so. As it is, the US and the rest of the world appear to be sleepwalking into history’s greatest shitstorm of an election. The candidates bode ill for the immediate future. Given the absence of helpful leadership at the national level, our main opportunity for effective preparation and response to the wolf at our doorstep appears to lie in local resilience building. Check out Hamilton 350, Hamilton Permaculture Guild, or Environment Hamilton for local efforts and community building. All have facebook pages.
Surf over to Resilience.org for more on this.
We’d like to go ahead with the natural cheesemaking workship with David Asher, (google Black Sheep Cheesemaking) on Nov 11/12. There will also be a public lecture on the Friday evening. Could you indicate your interest in attending? Cost likely $200 for the weekend.
Healthy Eating
Ian and Cami.
Princeton Farm Fresh: The Market is Open
We had such a good week last week with both farmers markets in the same place. I am so glad that you all liked the set up. I hope that we still made it easy for you to come and pick up and get your veggies and goodies from Princeton Farm Fresh.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday,
Angela
United States Virgin Islands: Wednesday Market Open
We look forward to seeing you at the market this week!
Gwinnett Locally Grown: MARKET CLOSES AT NOON AND WON'T BE OPEN NEXT WEEK!
Good morning everyone!
Hope you all had a great weekend. Just a quick reminder/announcement, the market will close today at fpm so make sure you get your orders in NOW! Also, the market will be closed next week (8/16) so be sure to order enough goodies to get you by until we get back!
Bill just informed me he had his chicken processed recently, which means that his inventory is super fresh so make sure to check that out.
I will see you all tomorrow between 4-pm for pick up, and if for whatever reason you can't make it within that window please e-mail me at [email protected] I may be able to accommodate the situation.
Thanks everyone, and have a great week!
Dodgeville, WI: Week of August 7
I see it is Monday morning and a bit late to remind you you can do your online shopping at the market. I am leaving the market open 24/7 so you can order any time. I will check for orders on Tuesday and let the grower know what you wish. Arrangements will be made to get your fresh produce to you on Wednesday.
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for August 11
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 back to school week for both the Athens public schools and UGA, and the town is already a madhouse. It’s easy to get caught up in the new routines and forget about the old, like picking up your ALG orders on Thursday. Please check the phone number on your account to be sure it’s one you can be reached at on a Thursday evening. I start making calls about 7:30, and every week there is someone who has forgotten completely. I know I’d forget myself sometimes if I weren’t already there, so there’s no shame in that.
Try to enjoy the back-to-school madness this week. Even if you have no little ones yourself in school, the town certainly changes this week from the sleepy small town it’s been the last few months. Thanks 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 is open on Saturdays at Bishop Park and Wednesday afternoons downtown at Creature Comforts. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market from the Athens Land Trust is open Saturday mornings and Wednesdays from 11am-2pm in the atrium at St. Mary’s Hospital. They have a website too. The Comer Farmers’ Market is open for the season on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. Check www.facebook.com/comerfm for more information. The Oconee County Farmers Market is open on Saturdays in Watkinsville. Their website is www.oconeefarmersmarket.org. Washington, GA also has a lovely little Saturday market, running from 9-1. 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!
DeForest, WI: Availability for the week of August 7
We’ll have plenty of green beans, and possibly some yellow Dragon Tongue. Tomatoes will be here to choose from and Farmer Rich will have sweet corn.
Forest Run Farm will not be at The American Center on Tuesday at their Farmer’s Market, so plan to pick up your veggies on Friday at the Farm.
The Market is OPen!
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for August 7th, 2016
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
[email protected]
JohnDrury
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Recipes
Tomato Vinaigrette
This also makes a great sauce for pasta, or a dipping sauce for bread!
Makes about 1 cup
8 ounces very ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup olive oil
Halve the tomatoes. Squeeze the halves into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. You should get about 1/2 cup of tomato juice and pulp.
Add the vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, mustard, and garlic to the bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly pour in the oil. Continue to whisk until emulsified. Taste and season with more salt as needed.
Serve over arugula with cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and feta.
Recipe Notes
Storage: This vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes and re-whisk before serving.
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Market News
Hello,
Hard to believe it is back-to school time already! We know many of you are heading into your school routine, and will be juggling more than ever! We appreciate all the effort you make to shop with us and pick up your order. It does take commitment and patience! You are really doing your part to support our local economy, as well as getting your family healthy, fresh food. We small farmers could not make it without your support, and are very grateful for all that you do!
Time is definitely marching on, and we are starting to see some transition in the crops! Winter squash is being harvested in the fields. Also, kale is back! It is good to have some greens after a few months with out it! The tomatoes are still here, in many different shapes and sizes, so please enjoy them while you can!
You have until Tuesday evening to place your place your order!
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday! Thank you so much for all your support!
John and Tallahassee
Coming Events
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!
CLG: Opening Bell: 10% OFF! Peaches, Eggs, Jams, Mushrooms!
Good afternoon!
Big news! Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed an official proclamation naming August 7-13, 2016 Arkansas Farmers Market Week. More than one hundred Farmers Markets across Arkansas play a key role in developing local and regional food systems that support the sustainability of family farms, revitalize rural communities and preserve Arkansas’s rich tradition of family farming.
For this week, every order over $50 will receive 10% off the entire order at Friday pick-up!!! Look around the site and stock up on some favorites, as well as some items you’ve never tried before. ALSO, KMG Farms has added chicken livers and gizzards, and they have 5 Meat Sampler Boxes on sale!!!
This is the time of year when most Growers transition from summer crops to fall crops. We try to coax a little more production from squash, tomatoes, etc. while planting vegetables to harvest as the weather cools. Take a look all around the market and you will find lots of goodies, some to enjoy now, and some to savor during the coming winter.
Don’t forget to check out the recipe page on Conway Locally Grown!
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!
Check out over 500 wonderful items listed right now. See you on Friday!
Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table. And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)
The market is now OPEN for orders.
Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve
ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. When you are done shopping, just hit the “proceed to checkout” button in your cart. You will then see the option to “Pay Now” with credit card near the bottom. Just follow the prompts to add your card. Be sure to read the screen until you see “Thank you for your order” on the top. If you need help, please call 339-7958. A 3% online payment convenience fee will be added when your card is charged.
How to contact us:
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – [email protected]
Dothan, Alabama: MARKET SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT
SCHEDULE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT
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!
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email: [email protected]
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketatDothan
For Friday Pickup: Dothan Nurseries, 1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303