CLG:  Market CLOSED today

Hi everyone

Just a reminder that there will be NO market today. Please stay safe and remember to order again on Sunday :)
Sandra
206-890-7460
[email protected]

Champaign, OH:  Riders On The Storm

Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house we’re born
Into this world we’re thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm…
(The Doors)

Welcome to what was another weather night for market pick up! There was wind, and cold, and rain, and then the freezing started…

Our new market slogan is, it’s Thursday, so it must be a weather day!!

Thank you, to all of you, for being so timely with your pick ups, those of you who took advantage of the early pick up, and to your constant support of this little local market endeavor.

I hope that you are all safely at home, curled up, warm, and enjoying your evening. I was able to get home, early, pour a glass of wine, turn on some tunes, light a few candles, and start dinner.

Thank you, always, for being the most amazing market customers!

I am now opening up the ordering for a new week of market fun!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Miami County Locally Grown:  Where does health begin?

Place your Virtual Market order here and enjoy being able to get fresh, local food all month long. (Actually all year long!)

Health begins in the mind—and the gut! As already described in the February 3rd post, the microbiome of the intestines, as in diversity thereof, is key to long term health. And of course what kinds of food we consume definitely affect the trillions of bacteria living in our gut. But ultimately it is our mind that decides what kinds of food we will consume. Not that food access and affordability are not serious social and economic problems—but that topic is for another post.

For those of us with the means, we do have choices about food. Having good information and being educated about nutrition and digestion is the starting point. But it is also about time management (e.g., for preparation and cooking), and many of us are on the verge of ‘time bankruptcy’. That’s probably the biggest impediment to eating right.

And so, understanding nutrition and digestion, along with good planning and time management, are prerequisites. But even before that, it seems there needs to be a great desire for good or better health, and the belief that it is possible—that we do in fact have some control over our health. The focus here is on preventable chronic diseases, such as diabetes and other digestive disorders, and to some extent cancer and heart disease. Not that genetic heritage is not a factor, but so too is food—for better or for worse.

A great many factors in addition to food affect long term health: genetics, stress management, physical activity, sleep and rest, social and family relationships, mental health and attitude. Some of these factors we have more control over than others, and perhaps the main one is food. My premise is that a quality diet is foundational and helps us manage the other factors a little better.

Caroline McColloch
Chez Nous Farm
[email protected]

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CLG:  Market CLOSED on Friday

Hello everyone

Due to the weather conditions we are going to close the market this Friday. Your orders will be cleared. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please keep safe and warm. See you next week!

Sandra
206-890-7460
[email protected]

Champaign, OH:  Market Reminder! Please Read!

Happy Market Pick Up Day!!

And…it looks like there could be some dicey weather moving in, right about pick up time, today!!

So, today, if you would like to get to the market, early, so that you can get home, you can text or call me, at 3pm, to see if your order is ready for pick up, and I can let you know to come on out!

If you cannot get there early, or by 4pm/5pm, and the weather looks like you don’t want to make the drive, there is the Friday pick up or the Saturday pick up!

But, today, with the weather, you can even come early, and that would be so groovy!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

CLG:  Weather updates

Hi everyone

I hope you are staying safe and warm. We are actively assessing the situation with the weather and giving the farmers a chance to let us know whether or not they can make it to market on Friday. I will make a decision by tomorrow at 3pm and let you all know.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me
Sandra
206-890-7460
[email protected]

Independence,VA:  Market is OPEN for March 2nd pickup!

Good evening!

The Online Market is open! Pickup will be Wednesday, March 2nd, at the Grayson Landcare office (104 Courthouse St.) between 4-6 pm.

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. You can also drop by and pick up your order INSIDE (please remember to wear a mask) the office any time on Wednesdays between 4-6 pm.

Thanks again and happy shopping!
To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.

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.

As promised, here is the official job ad for our Assistant Market position here at the Market! Please feel free to respond directly to this e-mail if you have any questions and be sure to share it with any friends or family who you think would be a good fit!

This is a part time position requiring approximately 10 hours per week for a total of up to 520 hours per year with a potential for growth. He/She/They will be primarily responsible for the operations of the Online Market with additional social media responsibilities and occasionally assist with the Outdoor Market. He/she/they must have a flexible schedule to be able to work irregular hours and be available via phone and email. The Assistant Market Manager is the person that facilitates the farmer’s product postings and customer orders on the year-round online market, arranges delivery and pick-up schedules, advertises the market on social media, and collects and disburses payments. The candidate must be trustworthy, personable and courteous, have knowledge of agriculture and food production and should be passionate about the community and local agriculture. The successful candidate must be computer literate, own a computer and have access to broadband internet from their home; have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; adept communication, creative conflict and problem solving, and strong administrative and interpersonal skills. He/she/they must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. This is a contract position paying $15/hr. The Assistant Market Manager reports to the Independence Farmers Market Manager and Steering Committee.

The duties of the Assistant Farmers Market Manager include but are not limited to:

Operating the Online Market (opening/closing the market, approving new accounts, assistance with postings, etc)
Arranging for delivery and pick-up of products, handling sales and invoices, disbursing payments to farmers
Promoting both the Online and Outdoor markets through online blogs, facebook, and other online social media venues. Experience taking and editing video would be ideal.
Assisting with SNAP/Match record keeping and reporting
Occasionally assisting with or managing the outdoor Market
Email Applications (resume, cover letter and references) due by Monday, March 21st to: [email protected]

Thank you for supporting the Market!

Abby

Wedge Oak Farm:  Pre Order for Pick up 2/26/22

Longer days and warmer hours have hastened the duck and geese to pick up the pace… the eggs are being laid again and you can reserve them here.

We have sausages and ground pork, chicken and beef for your favorite marinara. Lasagna sounds good on these rainy days and damp nights.

Roasts are available in variety and size as well. If you are looking for a crock pot meal or a slow oven roasted chicken, we can fill your home with warm aromas and your stomach with locally and ethically raised meats.

Reserve here or just stop by Richland Park on Saturday
from 10-12.

Available in March and April 2022:

Freezer Pork- available by the half
Freezer Beef- available by the quarter

email for more information:
[email protected]

Miami County Locally Grown:  We're open every week starting tonight!

Order here!

The Market is now open for ordering for the week. From now on, we won’t close the first week of the month – we’ll be open all month long.

Mardi Gras is coming up on March 1st, and Farmhouse Bakery is offering a limited number of King Cakes for the occasion. They look amazing!

Also, Bair Trax Dairy now has their certified organic beef (non-GMO, grass-fed, and soy-free) available in 28oz cans. I see an easy vegetable beef soup in my meal plan next week…

Erin

Grumpy Goat:  Weblog Entry

We continue to wait on goat kids . I think they are just testing to see how many times we’ll wake up in one night to check on them. Luckily we have the barn camera hooked up so we don’t actually have to get out of bed to take a peek at all the mamas!

Besides anxiously waiting we’ve been busy with the 2022 syrup season! 3 fresh gallons have been bottled with more to come in a couple days. Last year we got 33 gallons bottled so we have our work cut out for us!

My mind is blanking on other farm news… probably because Matt just walked in with freshly made pizza off the grill! Time to eat! The market is open for orders. Get the greens early because we had to give some of them a rest this week- they are growing slow this time of year!