Champaign, OH:  Cosmic Trivia Hint!

And, if you can stand another market email from me, I am going to give you a hint to this week’s market Cosmic trivia question!!

Your guesses have been fun to read!! While I have been to so many of the concerts you have guessed, none of the answers have been my first concert!

So…here is a hint!

1977. I was in 7th grade, and our student music teacher arranged a class field trip on a Sunday evening. The band was/is very well known. They began as a fun, frothy, feel good band in the 60s. They hit a turning point with one of their most critically acclaimed albums, and turned their sound into a whole new direction.

I own that amazing album that changed their direction, but on that Sunday evening, in 1977, they were a mix of all their music!! The concert was in a university arena…

Go ahead…and, you must be an ordering customer to win the Cosmic product of your choice!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Champaign, OH:  Meet Our Growers/Producers!

Happy Monday Morning!!

I have asked all of our vendors to send me a bio about them, their products, their farms, their businesses…I thought it would be nice, now that we are rolling into our 10 year anniversary in May, to introduce all of them!! Some have been with the market since it’s inception. Some are newer. But, even the original market vendors have new stories to tell, with new paths that have been followed in these 10 years.

Today, I bring you Champaign Berry Farm!!

Champaign Berry Farm, located near Mutual on State Route 29, is a family-owned farm which has grown from 5 acres in 1995 to the current 23 acres of berries and 3 acres of peaches (as a reference, an acre is about the same size as a football field). The farm originated as a Future Farmers of America (FFA) project for the oldest son, Matt, and then to younger son, Kent. Proceeds from the farm helped pay for tuition for both sons at The Ohio State University. Demand for fresh berries has been strong and it became apparent that more acreage was needed. As the boys matured and moved away from the farm, married and started families, Mike and Cathy began to manage the farm full time. Both are now retired from off farm jobs and devote most of their time to the Berry Farm. Cathy views the farm as a “happy place” to be – outside, growing beautiful berries, providing healthy produce for consumers and being the first employer for many teens. Mike enjoyed picking wild black raspberries as a kid and loves them in pies, cobblers and fresh on ice cream and cereal. He wanted a nearby, easy source for berries so he started the farm along with help from Matt and Kent.
The business is primarily Pick Your Own during late June through mid-July and then again in late August until there is a hard freeze. Peaches are available already picked in July and August. The summer PYO produce includes black raspberries, red raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries and currants. Our fall crops include red raspberries, golden raspberries and black raspberries. We also feature a variety of jams including black raspberry, red raspberry, red raspberry jalapeno and black raspberry sauce. If we have a peach crop we will also have peach habanero jam. Since the PYO demand has been extremely strong we only feature fresh raspberries and peaches in season on the Champaign Locally Grown Market. Our jams and sauce are available year-round.

Athens Locally Grown:  ALG Market Open for March 11

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 outside the Downtown Russellville Train Depot. Your order will be brought to your car in full-service fashion!

NEW – Locally-inspired Coffee in “Nuclear Roast” and “Russell Roast” from Retro Roasts! We also have Red Tabby Spinach and Peppermint Swiss Chard Live Plants for sale! And you know Spring is on the way when we have Daffodil Bouquets available. :D We also have RCM Gift Certificates for that special someone who could use some fresh, delicious, local food in his or her life. Bowman Farm will be taking a short break from the market due to home remodeling!
Multiple orders are encouraged as our farmers regularly update what they have available.

Russellville Community Market

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE

Wytheville Farmers Market, VA:  Wytheville Farmers Online Market

Hello customers of the Wytheville Farmers Online Market. The online market is now open for placing orders this week. Check out new products. Orders can be placed up until Thursday 3/11 – at 7pm. – Orders can be placed and paid online with credit card (recommended) or paid at time of pick up with cash or check. You can pick up orders this coming Saturday (3/13) between 9am – 12pm under the outdoor shelter at 210 W. Spring Street, Wytheville VA.

You can place your orders by clicking the MARKET tab at wythevillefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net .

Enjoy shopping from your home.

live well, eat local, buy local

Thank you for using our online market.

Foothills Market:  The Market is Open!

Foothills Market is open and ready for ordering. Browse the offerings on the market between now and 5 p.m. Wednesday and place an order. We’ll have the orders ready for pick-up between 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The Wednesday Market:  Spring Approaches; Order Today!

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. Check the website for this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market

Are you all as excited as I am to see signs that Spring is near? The daffodils in my yard are finally blooming, as are the narcissus around one of our pecan trees. A tulip magnolia tree down the street is about to burst forth with its glory, and the ornamental cherry trees will surely bloom in a week or so. South of us, in Fort Valley, the peach trees are blooming. I hope that we have good peaches this summer. Maybe I’ll make some peach salsa and try to make Aunt Mary’s famous peach ice cream. I’m always dreaming of summer!

In the meantime, thank you for supporting Georgia Grown and our local farmers. We’ll see you at the Market.

Thanks,

Beverly

Green Acres Atkins:  Good morning

Good morning

We are trying to think about spring even with all this rain!

With the arrival of our little man we also have lots of new baby bunnies, we ordered new baby chicks and a couple litters of kittens

We are ready to plant if the field ever drys out

Please place those orders by Thursday at noon at grrenacresatkins.locallygrown.net

Thanks
Tom,Kami and Oliver

CLG:  Tamales! Opening Bell: Tomato plants, Pork, Chicken, Honey!

Hello friends!
It’s time. The first tomato plants of the season are listed now, in limited quantity. Enjoy one of the best tasting tomatoes: chocolate stripe. Keep them in your kitchen window for a week or two, and plant them in your garden near the end of the month. On sale now from Cedar Rock Ridge for only $2 per plant.

Tamales!
Pork, chicken or jalapeño & cheese.
Five for $7. All same kind.
At market this Friday, March 12th. .
Text me your order.
501–339-1039

Strack farm is very busy planting so we hope to see some broccoli in the coming weeks. Most of our growers have recovered from the very cold temperatures, and are positive on the outlook for spring vegetables.

We will have lots of suet cakes on the extra table this Friday for $1 each. Feed the birds.

Be sure to SEARCH for your favorite items using the search field. For instance, type in the word “sale” or “pork” and see what pops up. We have almost 500 items available now!

Most items are listed by 6pm 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!

And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)

In accordance with the current guidelines, we will not have more than 10 people in the lobby at any time. We have four volunteers who can bring your order to your car if you prefer, just call or text 501-339-1039.

The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping: *https://conway.locallygrown.net/market

How to contact us:

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…

Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039

Email: Steve – [email protected]

Stones River Market:  Market is OPEN -- See you Wednesday on the Porch or Curb or request Delivery

Welcome to the March 7th and 8th Stones River Locally Grown Online Farmers Market.

The Market opens 8:00 am on Sunday Morning and closes 10:00 pm Monday evening. Order early before quantities available run out! https://stonesriver.locallygrown.net

We look forward seeing you on the Porch or Curb Wednesday Wednesday March 10th from 5-6:30pm with deliveries following. Please comment to Manager when you checkout that you would like curb service and approximate time of arrival so we can have your order ready and watch for you. https://stonesriver.locallygrown.net

Also be sure to check back again over the next 2 days as some of our Growers may be updating their inventories.

Reminder…Delivery Service is available within a 10 mile radius of Murfreesboro, outside areas will be considered and delivery is available to Woodbury at a host location. If this is the first time you’ve requested delivery please put your address in comments before you check out….Method of Payment is Cash, Checks or Credit/Debit Cards or we can email an Invoice including a $1.00 service fee. For Delivering and Invoicing please make sure your account information is current.

Thank you for supporting our/your Locally Grown Market, it means a lot to our Growers and Community by Shopping Local and Staying Local!

Growers News:

Body & Soul Teas:
I have added a few new delicious teas that will help with Spring arriving soon.
Rooty Tooty: A blend of roots including Sarsaparilla give this blend a slight root beer taste.
Cool It: Anti-inflammatory herbs Turmeric and Meadosweet combined with Marshmallow and Ginger.
Glow: Beauty comes from within. Elderberries, Red Rooibos, Rose, Cardamom, Hibiscus, and Orange peel combine to lend anti-inflammatory support to skin and digestive system.

M&S Farms Angus Beef Producers: This week we have several delicious choices of our 100% Angus Beef. Our products are separated in various cuts and weights for what you might be needing.

Dogwood Valley Greenhouse:
Spring has sprung! Or is it still Christmas? The seasons are on a collision course at Dogwood Valley Greenhouse! This week we have a few pink and a couple of red Christmas cacti (technically Thanksgiving cacti, but no one really calls them that!) blooming again. These are not huge plants, but each one has at least half-a-dozen buds coming on. When given cool growing temperatures of 55-60F and not watered for a month, they will bloom multiple times in a year, but each bloom cycle will be less prolific. These plants will brighten your windowsill or plant area nicely.

And finally, the long-awaited daffodils are opening! If you need some bright yellow cheer on your dining table as badly as I do, grab one of these beauties! The early ones will last another week if the weather is not too warm. Then the later, multi-colored ones will bloom. Get yourself a now-and-later! And if you have a vase left over from last year, I will be glad to take it back.

RnR Farm: Butterhead, Red Leaf and Lettuce Blends available this week along with Free Range Eggs.

C&M Valley Farm:
‘QUAIL EGGS’ Have you ever had quail eggs, you don’t know what you are missing! Delicious in an omelet, egg salad, pudding or over easy.

Quail eggs are small, so three to four of them roughly equate to the serving size of one chicken egg.

For being so small, these eggs are surprisingly rich in nutrients.

Mama D’s Bakery:
Hi everyone! In celebration of this lovely taste of spring weather, we have added Blueberry Muffins made with local blueberries and a splash of real lemon! We also have everything else available this week too! We have Crusty French Bread, Organic White Wheat Bread, Mocha Muffins, Chocolate Swiss Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, Blueberry Lemon Yeast Rolls, Banana Bread and Pumpkin Bread(with the option of nuts or not), Bagels(plain, cinnamon raisin, blueberry, and everything), Donuts(cake and yeast), Cream Cheese Danishes, Pies(chocolate fudge, pecan, chocolate chip pecan, pumpkin and sweet potato), Cookies, Granola and Protein Bars, Yeast Breads, Sourdough Breads, and Fruit Scones. Thanks so much to everybody for your business!

Sows’ Ear Piggery:
We will be in vacation mode this week due to work travel. Please check back for our pork products next week.

Quarter Springs Farm: Delicious ground lamb meat now available! We grow our lambs out on the pasture with moms for 6-8 months. Never grain fed or medicated, only mom’s milk and grass. Also available a good selection of Whole Chicken and cuts.

Sassy Cassie:
We are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early. Get a Regular Cottage Pie with the purchase of any 2 casseroles. It will freeze well until March 17th. Next week, we will unveil two more Celtic delights.

Fungalicious: Recipe for this week..
Sherry and Brie Mushroom Bisque
Makes 8 Cups
1 Pound Oyster Mushrooms
2 cups Dry Sherry (Cooking Sherry Optional)
1-1/2 TBLS Unsalted Butter
1 Pound Brie Cheese Rind Removed and Cubed
½ C Minced Shallots
1 TBLS Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
2 TBLS Flour
4 C Beef Stock
1-3/4 C Half and Half
½ Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
½ C Roughly Chopped Chives for Garnish
Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to Taste
In a small saucepan reduce the sherry to 1 cup and set aside. In a medium sauce pan over medium high heat melt the butter and add the mushrooms, shallots and lemon juice and cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add the flour and stir until completely incorporated. Return the mixture to heat and add the beef stock and reserved sherry. Rias ether heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the brie, stirring until the cheese has melted. Add the half and half and pepper and continue to simmer without boiling for 5 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. Use an immersion blender to bring to a final consistency. (A REGULAR BLENDER WILL WORK JUST USE CAUTION WITH HOT LIQUIDS) Ladle into separate bowls and garnish with
chives. Add some crispy bread and enjoy!!

Flying S Farms:
We have several selections of Sour Dough Breads and Sweet Breads and Bars and of course Biscuits and Cornbread. Are you in a Jam? You can’t go wrong giving a jar of our Jams just to cheer someone’s day up. New this week ‘Burst of Berries Jam" Blueberries, Strawberries, Black Berries and Black Raspberries, it is ’BERRY GOOD! Warm up with our HOT Pepper Jams:…Ghostly Pear Jelly it is milder than or other pepper jams, Jalapeno Cowboy Candy, these all go well with our Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread’s they are great for spicing up many things! Christmas Jam (because it contains Fresh Cranberries + Strawberry) not just for Christmas its delicious anytime, Almost Seedless Blackberry and Black Raspberry, Blueberry Jam and Wild Fox Grape. Check back I’ll be ‘jammin’ somemore the next couple day, maybe bringing back some old favorites. Do you have a favorite jam that is not on our list? Let us know, we can probably make it for you.

Delivery Service is available within a 10 mile radius of Murfreesboro, outside areas will be considered and delivery is available to Woodbury at a host location. If this is the first time you’ve requested delivery please put your address in comments before you check out….Method of Payment is Cash, Checks or Credit/Debit Cards or we can email an Invoice including a $1.00 service fee. For Delivering and Invoicing please make sure your account information is current.

Thank you for supporting our/your Locally Grown Market, it means a lot to our Growers and Community by Shopping Local and Staying Local!

We look forward seeing you “On the Porch or At the Curb" of Quinn’s Mercantile Wednesday March 10th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm, please contact me if you are unable to make delivery or are running late, please phone, email or text me so we can make arrangements to get your order to you. After trying to reach you and if we don’t hear from you, your order will be donated and you will be invoiced for the amount since we still need to pay our Growers for their products. Remember we do have Delivery if you think you will be later than 6:30 pm.

How to contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://stonesriver.locallygrown.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
Locations: Quinn’s Mercantile on Wednesdays: 301 North Spring Street, Murfreesboro
map: https://goo.gl/maps/GAkJS1wawb