Augusta Locally Grown:  THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN

A BITTERSWEET GOODBYE TO OUR INTERNS!
Each year we graduate a few high school interns from our programs and it’s always bitter sweet. This year is particularly teary as we say goodbye to some of the most kind and dedicated young people we’ve ever known. Best wishes to these lovely humans. You’ve made a big difference in our own community, and we know you’ll carry the good food flag with you wherever you go:
- DIANE, graduated as the valedictorian of her class at Greenbrier and is headed to UGA
- ISAAC – graduated from Augusta Christian and is headed to the University of North Georgia
- JASON – graduated from Augusta Christian and is headed to Augusta Tech and the Police Academy
- TABIAS, graduated from ARC and is headed to Georgia Southern
New interns have already been brought aboard and are getting ready to step into these big shoes. We’ll be introducing them to y’all soon!

YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY APPRECIATED:
Hugs to Candace Zukas who has come aboard to help with fundraising for ALG’s nonprofit efforts. In fact, she has launched 3+ programs since starting a few weeks ago! Here’s how you can join in:

- DIMES FOR DIRT – We’re collecting your spare change in mason jars at each of our markets, as well as at Bricko Farm, Southern Made and Grovetown Feed and Seed. All proceeds will help cover the cost of soil for our teaching gardens in Harrisburg. We estimate that one jar will fill 4 beds!

- AMAZON SMILE – Whenever you buy from Amazon, click that extra button that says “Smile” and you’ll be offered a chance to select us as your charity!

- FACEBOOK DONATIONS – Augusta Locally Grown will soon be able to accept your donations through Facebook. Look for the tag soon!

MON, JUNE 13 – AIR LAYERING PROPAGATION WORKSHOP, AT WHITE HILLS FARM
Learn to start a new tree from a living branch! Master Gardener Karen Oliver of the Carolina Hills Garden Club will teach this fascinating workshop using blueberry bushes. Hosted at the gorgeous White Hills Farm in Dearing, GA, at 9am, this free workshop is at 1419 Fort Creek Road, Dearing, GA 30808. No need to RSVP or register; just come on out and bring a friend.

MON, JUNE 13 – KEYNOTE FOR THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION OF AUGUSTA, ANNUAL EVENT
Wow! How fun (and just a “little” intimidating) is this!? Grateful for the opportunity.
TUES, JUNE 14 – SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM KICK-OFF FOR KIDS IN HARRISBURG
The Veggie Truck Farmers Market will create a picnic-like atmosphere every Tuesday, serving dinner to youth in the community weekly at 4:30pm. This program will be managed in cooperation with the Richmond County Board of Education School Nutrition Program. The summer meal program is an extension of the free lunch program served throughout the school year. Local groups – St. Luke UMC, Good Neighbor Ministries, Icebox Ministries, the RCBOE and ALG – will work with regional groups – Georgia Food Bank Association and Wholesome Wave Georgia – to make it happen through July. We’re gonna need all kinds of volunteers, so if you can help on Tuesday afternoons this summer, please contact [email protected].

THU, JUNE 16 – STARTING A COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS WORKSHOP, AT ICEBOX URBAN FARM
Have you ever thought about starting your own home based food business? This free “Starting a Georgia Cottage Food Operation” could be the first step for you! Hosted by Icebox Ministries, this workshop will be taught by home baker Michelle Towler from 6pm-8pm. Address is 1736 Fenwick Street, Augusta.

SAT, JUNE 18 – BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN EVENT AT HERB ‘N BERRIES FARM IN MONTMORENCI, SC
Bring your friends and family to this beautiful blueberry farm for some early pickin! Starts as early as 7:30pm; closes at noon. Pay by the gallon for these gorgeous local berries; freeze enough for the year! 148 Keeper Lane, Montmorenci, SC.

SAT, JUNE 25 – SOUTHERN SCRATCH PRESENTS: TINK’s GRASSFED BEEF COOKING CLASS
Come learn how to purchase and prepare grass fed beef. Tink Wade will be our special guest discussing which cuts to use for what as well as preparation and cooking techniques for a meal that your guests will swoon over. Class includes a 5 course meal, recipes and the opportunity to purchase meat. Classes are BYOB and the full menu will be sent to you ahead of the class so that you can pair your favorite wine or beer. Space is limited. Appetizers start at 6:30, Class starts at 7:00pm. $80/person or $150/couple sign up by emailing [email protected] or come by the shop.

SAT, JULY 9 AND SUN, JULY 10 – HUGE WORK DAY PLANNED FOR G.R.O.W. HARRISBURG AND FOR THE WIC PROGRAM AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, WITH FORT GORDON VOLUNTEERS! – Gonna get lots done with this amazing group! And there’s always room for more! Save the date if you’re looking to make a big difference in the “agri-hood” of Harrisburg and/or at the Richmond County Public Health Department building teaching gardens with the phenomenal volunteer Adam Stroupe. Starts at 8am at Icebox Urban Farm at 1734 Fenwick Street, Augusta, on both Sat and Sun. And yes, we always feed a tasty, healthy lunch to our volunteers.

SAT, JULY 16 – CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOP WITH THE ANTEBELLUM CHOCOLATE COMPANY IN AIKEN, SC
Spend your Saturday evening making your own chocolate bars with your choice of ingredients – many of them local – with Antebellum Chocolates in Aiken. Learn the history and fundamentals of chocolate, make the bars, and feel the love. $25/person includes your take-home tray of bars. 5pm-6:30pm. Save the date; space is limited; tickets go on sale next week through this market. Visit antebellumchocolates.com for more information.

SUN, SEPT 25 — AUGUSTA GROWS LOCAL FARM TOUR!
So excited to announce these dates! Big love to Kimberly Kirstein who is heading up this remarkable effort. Visit the Facebook page “AGL Farm Tour” for updates and more.

SAT-SUN, OCT 28-29 – “HARVEST BYTES” – A FARM TO TABLE TECHNOLOGY EVENT
Join us as we partner with the Clubhou.se in downtown Augusta to explore ways in which sustainability and technology intersect to improve our local food system overall. Partake in an intellectually satisfying, gastronomically-elegant, farm-to-table meal created by the dynamic duo of Chef Charleen Tinley and Chef Jonathan Marks, formerly of the Roosters Beak. Learn about the intersection of microbes and wellness from speaker Dr. Steve Fountain. We’ll kick it all off with a competitive Good Food Hack A Thon the night before! Looking for sponsors now! Be a part of the thinking crowd … and eat well while doing it.

Paris Arkansas Farmers Market:  Growing every week!

Hello PAFM Family!

Welcome to another wonderful market week!

The veggies are really starting to pile up here!
And the chicken is in full swing!
Plenty of farm fresh eggs, bagels (!), herbs, the works!! It is starting to look a little like summer :-)

Everything local, everything fresh…get those orders in this weekend and we will see you tuesday for pickups and even more vendors (including Prestonrose with some of their farm fresh craft beer!)

Thank you all for your continued support, your farmers love you!!

Peace,
PAFM

CLG:  Garlic! CLG Pickup TODAY 4-6pm. Bring eggshells, glass jars, & egg cartons please.

Good morning,
We will have fresh organic garlic bulbs for only $1 each on the extras table so come early. This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week. Thank you for your order! You can pick up your order from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway.

If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick up for you.

Remember to bring your EGGSHELLS, glass jars for recycling, egg cartons, and bags for ordered items. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon.

Come early for the best selection from the EXTRAS table!

Thank you,
Steve

How to contact us:

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…

Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039

Email: Steve – [email protected]

Heirloom Living Market Lilburn:  Good Morning! Market is Open!

The Market is Open…Happy Shopping!

Schedule for Market Ordering and Pickup

Newsletter will arrive tomorrow! Lots of good news about the Happenings at the Market!

Market Ordering Hours: Friday 9:00am – Monday 8:00pm
Lilburn Members Pickup Location
All Saints Lutheran Church
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location:
722 Rockbridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map

Hop on over to the Market and place your order…

My Daily Bread

I am so happy to have My Daily Bread back on the Market this week. Dabrielle is busy keeping the home fires burning, caring for Bruce in his recovery and baking! Please continue to pray for Bruce as he continues his recovery and for Dabrielle that she continues to be “Super Woman”! Check out their offerings!

Fry Farm

Vicky and Steve are back on the Market this week! Lots of yummy Veggies! Please keep their grandson, Lawson in your prayers!

Please know that we appreciate the support of All Saints Lutheran Church for the use of the great spaces for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.

Order now since you are just a click way!

Take me shopping…

“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!

“Like” us on facebook!

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill:  Good morning! Market is open!

The Market is Open…Happy Shopping!

Newsletter will arrive tomorrow with lots of good news about the Happenings on the Market!

Market Ordering Hours: Friday 9:00am – Monday 8:00pm
Hamilton Mill Members Pickup Location
Crossfit PURE
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit PURE
1342 Auburn Rd.
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map

Take me to the Hamilton Mill Market

My Daily Bread

Dabrielle has listed offerings this week on the Market. Bruce continue to improve and prayers are still requested!

Fry Farm

Vicky and Steve have offerings this week! Please keep Lawson, their grandson in your prayers.

Please know that we appreciate the support of Crossfit PURE for the use of the great space for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.

Order now since you are just a click way!

Order from the Hamilton Mill Market

“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!

“Like” us on facebook!

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville :  Good morning! Market is open!

The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!

Newsletter will arrive tomorrow with lots of good news about Market Happenings!

Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map

Take me to the Crossfit Market.

My Daily Bread

Bruce is progressing well in his healing journey and My Daily Bread has offerings for us on the Market! Please keep Dabrielle and Bruce in your prayers!

Fry Farm

Vicky has listed offerings on the Market this week. Please keep her grandson, Lawson in your prayers.

Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map

Take me to the Crossfit Market.

“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Champaign, OH:  Get Your Motors Running

Lookin’ for adventure…
(Born To Be Wild-Steppenwolf)

Go ahead, get your own motor started, and take a wild adventure by ordering from our market, this week!

Local goodness for your local adventure!

The market is now open!

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

The Cumming Harvest - Closed:  Reminder - Ordering Closes Tonight at 8pm

Just a friendly reminder that the market orders are due today by 8 pm.

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
See you on Saturday!

Click Here To Order

CSA Farmers Market:  Growing Season Update June 2016

RAIN at Last. With this new weather development more produce will most likely be added on Monday.

Finally we have a moment to add new pictures.

Tomato Plants at White Pine Farm

Lettuce at White Pine Farm

Cucumber Blossoms at White Pine Farm

Foothills Market:  Market Update - June 9

The market is open to take orders for Saturday pickup.

We have a limited number of blueberries available this week, in part because we are between varieties. The early varieties are beginning to taper off, but the later varieties (Summit and Ozark Blue) don’t have quite enough ripe berries. We hope they will be ready in good quantities by next week.

Our yellow squash and zucchini are beginning to produce well, just as the spring vegetables such as the garden peas are beginning to wane. That’s one of the mixed blessings of gardening – vegetables taste great while they are fresh, but there’s such a short window when they are available!

The market will be open from noon Thursday until 5 p.m. Friday for pick-up at the farmers’ market downtown from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday.

Eat something fresh this week!