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.
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for July 29
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
Seems like every year about this time, the whole town suddenly realizes that summer is almost over and the new school year is almost upon us. I’ve got two kids in school, but even if I didn’t this community is based far more on the academic year than the calendar one. Even though we might have the hottest few days of the summer ahead of us, it’s time to start thinking about cool season school uniforms, waiting outside for the busses, and trying to keep packed lunches hot.
When August draws near, I usually issue a warning that nearly all of the favorite summer veggies are about to be in short supply. Once it gets really hot for long stretches, many plants just shut down flower production, and without flowers, there are no fruit. So, when the hot still days of August roll around there is often a sudden decline in tomatoes, beans, squash, peppers, and pretty much everything but okra. I can’t say yet how this year will go, now that we’re getting fairly regular afternoon rain. If we stay lucky and the trend holds for a few more weeks, the bounty we have now just might be with us right into fall.
Thank you 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 at our market’s home on Tallassee Road!
We are still getting new customers every week (and we love seeing new faces!) so for all of you you can find a detailed run-down of how Thursdays go on our website here: https://athens.locallygrown.net/faq#7
Other Area Farmers Markets
If ALG doesn’t have everything you need, please support our growers at the other markets that are now back up and running, or at their own locations. The Comerian takes online orders for Saturday pickup at the bakery here: https://www.thecomerian.com/online-ordering. The Athens Farmers Market is holding their Saturday market once again in Bishop Park and Wednesdays at Creature Comforts.They’re still operating under pandemic rules, so you’ll want to read up on all the changes on their website, http://athensfarmersmarket.net. The West Broad Farmers Market is back, holding a drive through market just like us (and using my software too, so it’ll be nice and familiar). You can join them at https://wbfm.locallygrown.net. The Saturday market in Comer has also returned. They’re small, but sometimes an early Saturday drive to Comer is just what the soul needs. And of course Collective Harvest is going strong over at https://www.collectiveharvestathens.com.
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!
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: New Vegetables & a Fresh Herb
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown market
will be open for your orders till Tuesday evening at 10 pm.
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The summer vegetables are beginning to produce, and Jennifer from Country Road Homestead has added several yummy new organically grown vegetables and fresh basil to the market this week.
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(Top, L to R) Plum Tomatoes, Slicing Cucumbers, & Hatch Chili Peppers
(Middle, L to R) Pickling Cucumbers, Cherokee Purple Tomatoes, & Jalapeno Peppers.
(Bottom) Fresh Basil
Please note: If you’ve already placed your order for this week, but would like some of these new products, simply place a second order in the same manner as the first. The software will combine your two orders for us at pickup. Thanks!
To Contact Us
Our Website:
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown
On Facebook:
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail:
[email protected]
By phone:
(931) 273-9708
Our Manchester pickup location is across the street from the Manchester City Schools administration building, at
216 East Fort Street, Manchester, TN
Our Tullahoma pickup location is in front of “Nature’s Elite”, in the Cherokee Square Shopping Center next to Dunham’s Sports, open air during this time, at
1802 N Jackson St, Ste 800, Tullahoma TN
For a map, click on the address link.
Only the best fresh flavorful farm products for your family! No more week-old produce trucked cross-country. All the fresh local farm products listed come from your grower and maker neighbors in Middle Tennessee. The freshest produce is picked the day you receive it!
Your year-round weekly market is open for ordering from Sunday morning at 8 am till Tuesday evening at 10 pm.
Receiving options:
THURSDAY afternoon pickup (4:15 – 4:45 p.m.) at the market pavilion on Fort Street, Manchester.
THURSDAY afternoon pickup (5:30 – 6:00 p.m.) outside “Nature’s Elite”, Tullahoma. Open air market during this time.
Delivery on THURSDAY evening will be free during this time, or at other hours by arrangement.
See the “About” page for details.
Please help us grow:
spread the word about our market.
share this newsletter with someone.
make my day and ask to hand out some fliers.
And if you are hungry for something special, just let us know, and we will do our best to find it for you.
Bringing you our fresh and local best,
Local farmers & craftspeople
Fayetteville Farmers' Market: Online Orders NOW OPEN-NOTE EARLY PEACH ORDER DEADLINE
Welcome to online ordering!
Online ordering is now open!
EARLY PEACH ORDERING DEADLINE! Please order peaches by 7PM MONDAY! This is needed to give the grower ample time to pick and pack.
For all other online products, ordering closes as usual at 6am on Wednesday morning. Pickup is on THURSDAY afternoon 4:30 until 6:00 pm.
A few notes:
-Dripping Springs is back online with certified organic produce and flowers.
-Enjoy local blackberries, peaches and nectarines!
-Plenty of local eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goodies are available as well as local crafts, salsas, peanut butter, and more.
New customers always welcome—no minimum order required.
Order at
https://fayettevillearkansas.locallygrown.net/market.
TIPS:
1) When you start shopping, if you see items that have low availability, choose, checkout, and pay for those first.
2) Some sellers add more products on Monday or Tuesday in the ordering period, so be sure to check back.
3) Multiple orders from you will be combined into one order before pickup.
PICKUP TIME:
4:30pm to 6:00 pm on THURSDAY. Note earlier closing time.
PICKUP LOCATION AND PROCESS:
The OUTDOOR parking area at the south end of the new part of the Fayetteville Public Library. Approach on School Street and turn west into the outdoor parking lot (look for sign). Put your full name in your window (LARGE PRINT PLEASE) someone will meet you and direct you to a spot and your order will be brought out to you.
Thank you for your continued support of the online market.
Wholesome Harvest Farm WV: Wholesome Harvest Farm online market is open!
Our online market is open!
Order need to be in by 10 A.M. Tuesday.
Looking forward to seeing you when you pick up your order!
Dawson Local Harvest: The DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST MARKET OPENS TONIGHT!
Pastured Meats, free-range Eggs, whole-grain Breads, fresh Seafood, and lots of natural locally-grown Tomatoes, Squash, Peppers and More!
THE MARKET OPENS TONIGHT AT 8 pm!
Foothills Market: The Market is Open!
We hope you enjoyed the Peach Festival, but Foothills Market is back in business for another week.
Browse the offerings on the market between now and Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. We’ll have your order ready for pickup Saturday morning from 8:00-noon at the in-person market on the courthouse square (at the Happy Horseshoe Farm table).
Eat something fresh this week!
Russellville Community Market: The Market Closes at 10 Tonight!
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.
Orders will be ready for pick-up from 4PM – 8:00PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot. You may now come inside the Depot, or your order will be brought out to your car in full-service fashion!
Try the NEW Hawaiian Sauce from Meadowlark Valley! The coconut cream-based sauce tastes great on shrimp and other grilled meats! Sorry, we don’t have a local source for fresh shrimp. :) But we DO have Chorizo and Mesquite/Lime Bratwurst, Tenderloin Steaks, Beef Brisket, Hot or Mild Sausage, Fresh Basil, Cilantro, Chives, Sage, and Bay Leaves, and a wonderful selection of Living Microgreens!
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged!
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE
The Wednesday Market: Sunday Means It's Time to Order; We Need Help
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 2 and 4 p.m. Wednesday. See the website for this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
We need a little help from our friends. The Wednesday Market needs hand rails, or even better, a ramp built to help our farmers and customers access the porch. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sharon Fox, (404) 569-0582.
Have a great Sunday everyone, and we’ll see you at the Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
Green Acres Atkins: Good afternoon
Good afternoon
Wow has it turned into summer this weather is warming up!
But the okra is loving it!
Please place those orders by Thursday at noon
Thanks
Tom, Kami and Oliver
Berea Gardens: Market is Open!
Hi Friends,
Market ordering is enabled for Wednesday’s pick up. Again, we will have tomatoes on the table this week. Our early Red Mountains have proven to be early, but we are still waiting for our fabulous heirlooms to ripen. Melody will be back this week with Bop & Nana’s baked items, Tom McColley will be here with potatoes, Kenny Point always has something delicious and interesting and Circle S Farms will be here with their array of products, too. Hope to see you!
Bob & Lynnita