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.
United States Virgin Islands: This week in VI Locally Grown
Good Evening Everyone,
The Market is now open for orders. Thanks for supporting your local producers. See you Wed! :)
Blessings,
Your VI Locally Grown Growers
Paris Arkansas Farmers Market: This is how we do it!
Hello river valley!
Let’s make this the best online market week yet! Your local farmers and producers need your support to keep this market going!
As an incentive this week, each customer will receive a free goodie with their order! It will be a surprise…but we know you’ll like it!!
Please log in over at www.parisarkansas.locallygrown.net and check out all of the wonderful items we have to offer this week!!
Thank you all for your support!
Dothan, Alabama: April 16, 2016 - The Market is OPEN
Mid April Market Update
You’ll Find Us . . .
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
This Week at the Market
SANDSPUR FARMS – Pork was RESTOCKED last week. Thank you for your support. Please check beef quantities as we are working hard to restock it. Once again, thank you for your continued support of our family farm. Be sure and like us on Facebook if you have not already.
Your SUSTAINABLE Market
Many foods commonly consumed in the U.S. are valuable sources of antioxidants. But researchers have recently ranked the 50 best antioxidant sources among commonly eaten foods and found strawberries to be quite exceptional. When total antioxidant capacity was measured against a uniform amount of food (100 grams, or about 3.5 ounces), strawberries ranked 27th best among U.S. foods. In addition, when only fruits were considered, strawberries came out 4th among all fruits (behind blackberries, cranberries, and raspberries). However, since many foods (for example, spices and seasonings) are seldom consumed in amounts as large as 3.5 ounces, researchers also looked at common serving sizes for all foods and their total antioxidant capacity. In this evaluation based on common serving sizes, strawberries came out 3rd among all U.S. foods including spices, seasonings, fruits, and vegetables! (In this analysis based on serving size, only blackberries and walnuts scored higher in total antioxidant capacity.) When we hear the word “strawberry,” we might think about a very commonplace fruit. But the antioxidant capacity of strawberry is anything but common! Ooptimal strawberry ripeness can be judged by color. You’ll want to consume your strawberries when their amazing pinkish-red color is most vibrant and rich in luster.
On the down side, strawberries have officially replaced apples as the most pesticide-ridden produce. According to the 2016 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Shopper’s Guide, nearly all “conventional” strawberry samples—about 98%—tested by federal officials had detectable pesticide residues. In addition to that, 40% of all strawberries had residues of 10 or more pesticides detected.
“It is startling to see how heavily strawberries are contaminated with residues of hazardous pesticides, but even more shocking is that these residues don’t violate the weak U.S. laws and regulations on pesticides in food,” said Sonya Lunder, EWG Senior Analyst. Some of the chemicals detected on strawberries are linked to cancer, reproductive and developmental damage, hormone disruption and neurological problems according to the nonprofit environmental research organization. Strawberries were once a seasonal crop, but with the heavy use of pesticides, yields grew stretching the fruit’s growing season.
EWG created the Dirty Dozen list to inform and guide consumers on the top twelves fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide loads.On the other hand, avocados remain at the top of EWG’s Clean Fifteen, with less than one percent of samples showing any detectable pesticides. “Fruits and vegetables are important for your health,” says Lunder. “But for those on the Dirty Dozen, we recommend buying the organic versions if you want to avoid pesticides on your food.”
EWG has been releasing The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce every year since 2004. Their analysis is based on results of more than 35,200 samples tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.
Adapted from Whole Foods and http://ep.yimg.com/ty/cdn/realityzone/NTKstrawberriesToxicPesticides.html
Footnotes
Market At Dothan is a small group of niche growers and producers promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting our local economy. Each grower/producer is dedicated to providing the freshest, highest quality products to their customers. Our growers use natural growing principles without synthetic chemicals. Local products available include: fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, honey, baked goods, jams, jellies, goat cheese, frozen casseroles, pottery, nuts.
All growers /producers believe in providing locally grown foods and goods seasonally to promote a strong, local community and economy. Our goal is 100% Customer Satisfaction…comments, questions or concerns are welcome!
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!
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Your Market is Open
Good morning.
Your Tullahoma Locally Grown Market is open.
A few days ago, we announced that Fountain Springs Farm introduced Thanksgiving Turkeys for pre-order. They are already starting to fly away. Remember, there is a limited amount, so the sooner you place your order, the better. You will find “Turkey Deposit” listed in the Meat/Turkey category. Be sure to indicate your desired weight between 14-22 lbs when you place your order. 
In November, you will receive a turkey close to the weight you requested and pay the balance based on $3.75 per pound. This is a whole turkey with gibblets. Do not worry, we will send reminders closer to November so you do not buy a frozen turkey.
YOUR MARKET IS CURRENTLY OPEN.
Now is a great time to order meat for your weekend cookouts and other items you need for the week. You can order bread, eggs, milk, vegetables, herbs, meat, freshly roasted coffee, candles, and more. Consider a made-to-order loaf of English Breakfast Toasting Bread or a half-dozen Jumbo Pretzel Rolls. Both of these breads are made from scratch on market day.
Your local market closes at noon on Wednesday. Order now before your favorite items 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
Statesboro Market2Go: Be sure to CHOOSE your pickup location.
When placing your order – please be sure to CHOOSE your pickup location, and to select PAY LATER as your payment method. You will receive a confirmation e-mail if your order went through. If you don’t finish all of the steps, you won’t get a confirmation.
Also – please check your account to be sure we have a good phone number for you in case we need to call you to remind you about pickup.
Thanks again for shopping with us!
Statesboro Market2Go: NEW 2nd pickup location this week!
Thank you for shopping with Statesboro Market2Go.
This week we introduce a new pickup location in downtown Sylvania. Customers can pickup between 5:45-6:30 p.m. on Thursday in the parking lot off North Main, downtown Sylvania. (Sugar Magnolia pickup times will NOT change.)
Please remember – you are responsible for pickup during the times and on the day posted. The growers harvest JUST FOR YOU, and the market has to pay for your order. Please bring cash or a personal check to pay for your order at pickup.
Thank you for supporting all of our GREAT local food producers!
Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Market is Open for Orders!
Good Evening Locavores!
Georgia Locally Grown is open for orders!Paris Arkansas Farmers Market: SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!
Hello PAFM Family!
Spring has sprung in the river valley, and man are we excited to bring you all that our beautiful community has to offer!
Stop by for
—fresh greens
—cauliflower!
—strawberries!
—lettuce
—onions
—green garlic
—new potatoes!!!
—locally grown pork, many cuts!
—locally grown grass fed beef, many cuts!
—BAGELS!
—Kent Walker Artisan Cheese!
—Farm Fresh Eggs!
—local arts and crafts
—artisan soaps and other beauty items!
Thank you for going local, friends! We can’t wait to bring the live market on the square back May 14th! In the mean time please support your local farmers through the online market!!
www.parisarkansas.locallygrown.net
love and thanks,
PAFM
Central Arkansas : Opening Bell
Howdy Marketers,
We’re back for another great market week!!
Today is a great example of why you love your online market!! It’s raining, but you get to buy fresh & stay dry!!
So we have a ton of great products for you this week!! Your farmers have been working hard & have some wonderful new seasonal veggies this week. Also we have a new grower that has brought homemade, healthy bath & body products.
Have fun ordering & share us w/ a friend!!
centralarkansas.locallygrown.net
Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Be Healthy
-CAM Market Mama