The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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CLG: Opening Bell: Plants and Ooh La Lather
Good afternoon,
The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping: *https://conway.locallygrown.net/market
There is still at least one more frost coming but for those of you who are planning to pot plants or are vigilant about protecting them if the weather requires it, there are tomato and pepper plants ready for you to take home!! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL price for those of you who can’t wait to get your spring garden started.
We have a new vendor: Ooh La Lather has bath bombs, candles, shower melts, and soaks, all made with vegan and natural ingredients; so you can be good to yourself and the planet—treat yourself!!
Most items are listed by 6 pm 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!-Don’t forget to order your milk on Sunday if possible!
How to contact us:
You CAN reply to this email or…
Phone or text: Sandra – 206-890-7460
Email: Sandra – [email protected]
CLG: Pickup today 3-6: SPECIAL GUEST
Good morning
We will have our newest vendor Ooh La Lather at the market today with some of her mindfully crafted products for all your relaxing needs!
This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week. We have been having a great EXTRAS table, so stop by even if you don’t have an order :)
You can pick up your order starting at 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway.
Please NOTE: the church parking lot may be full between 315p and 345p when the Junior High lets out and kids are getting picked up.
Please remember that although the doors are open before 3pm, we are still getting everything ready for the market. If you arrive before 3pm, you are welcome to come in and sit while you wait. In order to avoid mistakes, we will not check anyone out before 3pm. Thank you for understanding.
If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick it up for you.
Remember to bring your milk bottles if you ordered milk with exchange, and your reusable market bags. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon!
How to contact us:
You CAN reply to this email or…
Phone or text: Sandra – 206-890-7460
Email: Sandra – [email protected]
Russellville Community Market: 3/10/23 opening
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.
Don’t forget to check out the extras when you pick up your order from
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
It’s a fantastic week to fill your freezer with premium meats from RCM! Christal Fields is online this week; get your chicken ordered or you will have to wait until April! Bluff Top, Hoien and R&D have been listing fresh cuts of beef recently… There are plenty of delicious selections! Welcome back to New Woodlands this week! Their Pork Chorizo, sausage and fresh leeks can make all kinds of delicious dishes! Meadowlark has ice cream plus aged and fresh cheeses this week and Pleasant View has lots of baked goods to pair with your meals! Have your tried her dinner rolls or Artisan bread? Everyone’s chickens have been busy laying lots of eggs lately! We have an awesome selection of chicken and duck eggs! Get your pantry staples at RCM and shop for specialty goods, too! It’s a yummy week at the Market!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE
Champaign, OH: A Note From Stoll/Vernon Farms
Hello!
We have just increased our inventory of Grass-Fed Lamb for you!
Check out the new cuts: Extra-Large Shoulder and Shank Roasts, Neck Slices to make healthy broth,
Leg of Lamb Steaks, Shoulder Chops and Loin Chops!
These are limited in quantity!
Thank you for enjoying our lamb and supporting small, local farms!
Linda and Jeff
Champaign, OH: "Lettuce Celebrate"
Hi, there…Hello…Good Evening…
I just wrapped up another great market pick up, and now, I am back to open up the market for another week of ordering…
And, with this new week, we welcome, Davidson Family Growers with their amazing varieties of lettuce!!
I just wanted point out that Kevin provides heads of lettuce! In bags! So, you are getting fresh, crisp, unprocessed lettuce. He has many varieties, and he also offers several mixed heads, that come three heads to a bag!
For you lettuce lovers, you may want to up your quantity, since it will be different than the processed lettuces in the plastic containers, you are used to!
I’m so excited to welcome Kevin back to the market family!!
Now…show him ALL the love, and lettuce celebrate!!!!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Foothills Market: Market Reminder
Foothills Market is open for one more hour, and we still have eggs!
Place your order by 5:00 today for pickup tomorrow.
Independence,VA: Online Market is OPEN for March 15 Pick-up!
Happy Wednesday, Market Friends!
The Online Market is OPEN for ordering until Monday at 8 PM for pick-up on Wednesday, March 15 between 4 and 6 PM.
Get ready for some BIG changes coming to the Online Market just in time for Spring! We are gearing up to shift to a new and improved web platform within the next few weeks. There will be more information oncoming as we get closer to the transition! We hope this will improve the online Market experience for vendors and customers alike. Stay tuned for more news on that front and thanks to everyone who contributed their input as we made the choice to upgrade our platform.
If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, March 15, between 4-6 pm.
Thank you, happy shopping!
To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/
Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.
Thank you for supporting the Market!
-Christian, Online Market Manager
Grumpy Goat: Weblog Entry
Planting has started on the farm. Snow, snap, and shelling Peas and fava beans were direct sewn this week and flats of the cooler weather crops are started. We finally replasticed the large high tunnel on the beautifully calm Sunday. It was much needed and should stay toasty in there now that there are no gaping holes. We also sheared the sheep Friday and are busy skirting the wool so we can get it off to the mill and out of our dining room! And we have shorn 4 of the goats. Just 11 to go. Baby watch will start in about 2 weeks!!!! Stay tuned.
Ordering is now turned on for next Tuesday pick up!
Statesboro Market2Go: Order Before 10pm!
Lots of news this week!
Strawberries are starting to come in now – first of the season!
Wilmor Farms is back with spring blooms!
We have a new vendor – Hoot’s Sauce – They are a local Statesboro family that have bottled their bbq sauce that has been a secret family recipe for generations!
Poor Robin Gardens is back online this week!
4&20 Bakers is back online with cupcakes, desserts, and several kinds of delicious casseroles that are ready to heat for dinner!
Our highlighted vendor for this week is B&J Farms! This producer of poultry and pork is dedicated to providing high quality meat and eggs! The animals are fed non GMO foods and are pasture-raised!
Their available products currently include:
- Eggs (available in multiple different sizes)
- Pork sausage patties and Kielbasa
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Chicken
Items to try out: - Breast meat (try them Basted with blackberry sauce!)
- Drumsticks (great for Roasting with Herbs!)
- Sausage (available in chorizo, Tuscan, and sweet Italian varieties)
- Feet (try them Fried!)
- And necks! (try them in a Curry!)
Champaign, OH: Tuesday Reminder!
Good morning!
It’s Tuesday, and the market closes at 8am, for weekly orders!!
You still have time to groove those last minute orders!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam