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.
Princeton Farm Fresh: The Market is Open
Hello Everyone!
Hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July despite the rain.
We apologize for the market being opened a day late. On the farm, we were enjoying a quiet rainy Independence Day.
Today, I am going to share with you one our favorite summer recipes that combines simply, to make a delicious salad!
Caprese Salad
3 Vine ripened tomatoes, 1/4 in thick slice
2 medium cucumbers, 1/4 in thick slices
1 lb fresh mozzarella, 1/4 in thick slices
1 bunch of basil leaves (we love our sweet Thai basil)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Salt and Pepper
Chop tomato, cucumbers, mozzarella, and basil into a bowl. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top to taste and finish by sprinkling salt and pepper over the top. Viola, a delightfully cooling summer salad!
You can also check out this recipe by Rachel Ray and just add cucumbers and balsalmic vinegar.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/caprese-salad-recipe.html
Enjoy,
Hannah
Cook Farm: Cook Farm
Hi all from the farm,
I finally have tomatoes in the line up!
Order anytime between now and Tuesday 9 am.
Thanks for shopping with me,
Susan Cook
316-807-4800
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Wild Blackberries at Tullahoma Locally Grown
Your Market is as Vibrant as America.
New to the Tullahoma Locally Grown Market this week: Fresh Wild Blackberries. You still have time to order your eggs, milk, breads, vegetables, flowers, candles, coffee, and other items.
Remember, the market closes Wednesday at noon, so order your items before quantities run out.
Here is the link to the market: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market
Thank you for your support. Have a great day,
Fuel So Good Coffee Roasters
Lake Placid Online Farmer's Market: More Items added
Though Nature’s Touch is on vacation this month, Rehoboth Homestead just added several items from their recent chicken harvest. So, check the market rather than relying on the email list. Hope you are having a great (and appreciative) 4th.
Conyers Locally Grown: Available for Friday July 8
Hello. I hope this finds you all doing well. Happy Independence Day. The market is open and ready for orders. We have lots of great goodies this week. We hope you enjoy some of our great selections. We will be getting some of that delicious local sweet corn this week. Add to your comments if you are interested.
Thank you for all your support. We will see you on Friday between 5-7 at Copy Central.
Brady
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for July 7
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
Happy Independence Day to everyone out there! Today is the day we celebrate our independence from the tyranny of a king, but it’s also a great occasion to think about our independence from all sorts of things. Your support of Athens Locally Grown greatly helps the cause of food independence for our community, for starters. Did you know that, on average, American farmer receives only nine cents out of every dollar that gets spent on food? By the time you take out the cut of the processors, the distributors, the wholesalers, and so forth, only 9% is left for the farm. And of course, they’ve got to try to meet all of the expenses of running a farm with that money, and pretty much the only way to do that is by consolidating the farmland into huge “corporate” farms that can get by with the economies of scale. The farms might be independent family-owned enterprises on paper, but they’re beholden to all of those other interests that control the other 91% of the food dollar. Here at Athens Locally Grown, the growers keep 90% of every dollar, turning small, truly family owned and operated farms into viable businesses. That fosters variety for you, provides a sustainable use of the area’s green space, and helps in no small way Athens be a more self-reliant community.
For you, too, these growers and their products let you become independent from the corporate grocer, who is told by the corporate office in Cincinnati or Bentonville or Asheville what they can and can’t stock and who they can source their produce from. You’re given the freedom to choose who grows and produces your food and how they grow and produce it. If you don’t like one grower’s products or methods, you have a hundred others, all located right here, to choose from.
And of course by sourcing your food so close to home, you don’t have to be reliant on an overtaxed and under-vigilant inspection system to make sure your food is safe. The Federal government is actively trying to reduce your ability to choose where your food comes from in the name of safety, so not everything is rosy. Our fight for independence is an ongoing one, and your voice in support of the small local producer does get heard.
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!
Lake Placid Online Farmer's Market: July Market Open!
Hello Everyone,
The July market is open-apologies for the late opening, but I will keep ordering open until Tuesday at noon due to the holiday.
Have a Happy 4th and feel free to email with any questions!
Best,
Christie
Gwinnett Locally Grown: MARKET CLOSES IN A FEW HOURS!
Good morning and Happy 4th of July to all!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. Don't forget the market closes in a few hours, so come on by and grab your essentials for the week!
- Raw cow's and goat's milk (labeled for pet consumption)
- Fresh Veggies
- Grass fed beef
- Pastured chicken and pork
- Pastured duck and chicken eggs
- Local honey
- Fermented foods and beverages
- Savory and sweet jams
- Locally roasted coffee
As always, I will see you all tomorrow (Tuesday) between 4-7pm at Rancho Alegre Farm for pick up!
Much love and blessings to all!
Paris Arkansas Farmers Market: Reminder!
Howdy folks!
Just a friendly reminder to get those orders in tonight for the online farmers market! Check out www.parisarkansas.locallygrown.net for this week’s beautiful bounty!
Thanks for going local, river valley!.
Peace!
Pafm
Dawson Local Harvest: Summertime is Just-Picked Produce Time!
Dawson Local Harvest for July 8th
Summertime is Just-Picked Produce Time!
HI EVERYONE!
Hope you’re enjoying a big 4th of July weekend! Also hope you’re enjoying the fabulous food that is available to you right now. So let me draw your attention to a couple of things.
First, Tomatoes. Got a decent supply now from LEILANI’S, even some heirlooms but not enough numbers to do single variety orders yet . . . maybe next week. Right now we’re selling them as Assorted mixed to get you the best ones. Look for them in the Vegetable section.
Next, Blackberries. From BRANBERI FARM and MY DAILY BREAD, both naturally grown without chemicals, etc. They won’t be around long so get them while you can.
How about Zucchini! It kind of snuck in under the radar last week, but they’re ready and waiting for you in The Market this week. The traditional long green Fordhook Zucchini is from FIVE HENS and LEILANI’S has the long yellow variety as well.. For something a little different check out the Round or 8-ball Zucchini. You can cut them in half and grill them with your ribs, steaks, etc. but try this instead. Bake 3-4 8-balls until partially done, cut in half, scoop out the middle and mix with cheddar cheese and onion, put the mix back in each half and finish baking. Voila’, a great (and easy) side dish. See all the Zucchinis in the Vegetable section.
THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!
REMEMBER! You can now order until Tuesday night at 9pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.
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.
Have a happy and healthy week!
Alan Vining
Market Manager