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.
CLG: Opening Bell: Tamales, Squash, Chicken, Pork!
Hello friends!
Order your home made tamales!
Pork, chicken or jalapeño & cheese.
Five for $7. All same kind.
At market this Friday, August 7th.
Text me your order.
501–339-1039
As we enter the fifth month of this pandemic, we are encouraged that our market has been able to continue as one small part of normalcy when everything else is so different in our lives this year. Our growers are working hard, and the weather has been largely favorable to produce a good variety of healthy food locally. Just being able to pick up your food from familiar faces gives hope that maybe things will be OK. Thanks to all for wearing face masks when picking up your order.
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.
Come early on Friday for the best selection from the Extras table. See you Friday!
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]
Champaign, OH: Sunday Song Implant
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me
‘Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I’m free, ‘cause nothing’s worrying me…
(Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head-BJ Thomas)
Song implant from customer: Kathleen Smith
I loved market pick up on Thursday, with the total rainfall (because, well, we NEEDED it) and, delivering Kathleen’s order to her trunk, she yelled out this song. So perfect, and I hummed it to myself, the rest of the night…
And, so perfect for this morning, on this raindrop kind of day. The kind of day perfect for sitting and ordering. The kind of day that is perfect for your market manager to stay put, spin some tunes, and get organized in all areas of her life…lol.
The past few months have been crazy, and little by little, a bit of catering has come back into play, along with this crazy busy market, and then Hippie and the Farmer weekend events at the farm. So, with all the busy, also finds your manager with all of her vintage bags, filled with paperwork, lip glosses, torn pieces of paper with notes to myself, missing two of my French silk scarves, reservations for the weekend events, and the list goes on.
These kind of days are perfect for emptying all of them out, pitching what I no longer need, and reorganize my life.
When I spend a productive Sunday, my weeks are then a breeze. Don’t get me wrong…Sundays spent sipping mimosas, all morning, are my real favorite but then my weeks reflect that. A big mimosa mess…lol.
Anyway, while the raindrops are needed, outside, raindrops are also needed to reorganize, prioritize, and get my life all moving right along…
Also, I love all of your song implants, and keep a list with each of you, and your songs, so that each can appear in a weblog…I love them, so much, and each one makes me smile.
I’m off to get my market orders in…my first raindrop task to accomplish!
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Green Acres Atkins: Good morning!
Good morning!
Hope you all are enjoying this wonderful weather we are having this weekend!
The rain and weather is really helping the fall garden
Please place those orders by noon on Thursday at greenacresatkins.locallygrown.net
Thanks
Tom and Kami
Stones River Market: Market is OPEN -- See you Wednesday on the CURB!
Welcome to the August 2nd and 3rd 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
Be sure to check again over the next 2 days as some of our Growers may be updating their inventories.
THANK YOU Everyone for your patience yet again during our ‘nineteenth!!’ “Pull Up or "Step Up” delivery on the curb in front of Quinn’s Mercantile to pickup your orders Wednesday afternoon August 5th 5-6:30 pm.
Drive up to the canopy or you are welcome to park across the street and walk to the canopy to pickup your order using social distancing. We want to leave the area in front of Quinn’s Mercantile for their customers.
Delivery Service is available within a 10 mile radius of Murfreessboro, outside areas will be considered and delivery is available to Woodbury at a host location. Please put your address in comments before you check out.
Method of Payment is Cash, Checks, Cards or Invoice. For Delivering and Invoicing please make sure your account information is current.
Thank you for supporting our Locally Grown Market, it means a lot to our Growers and Community. Shop Local and Stay Local!
News From Our Growers:
Emerald Acres: Is back and has posted their Beautiful Flower bouquet to brighten any day. Lisianthus available in White, Patel Mix or Red, White, Blue combination. Also Hanging Garlic Braids.
Rainbow Hill Farm: OUR DELICIOUS PEACHES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!
Mama D’s Bakery: Hi everyone! We have everything available this week! We have bagels, breads, granola bars, protein bars, cinnamon rolls, cookies, cream cheese Danishes, fruit Danishes, donuts, fruit scones, mini fruit scones, pies, and soft pretzels. Get yourself or your family breakfast or snacks or munchies or just a treat for the week! Thanks so much!!
Flying S Farms: Beans, Corn, Tomatoes, Squash, Cucumbers, we’ve added a few more varieties of Eggplant this week, did you know that they area GREAT SOURCE OF VITAMINS & MINERALS. The vitamin & mineral content of eggplants is quite extensive. They’re a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, fiber, folic acid, potassium, and more! Sourdough Bread loaves are back and Brownies, Blueberry Zucchini Bars and Orange Blueberry Bars.
Carole’s Herbs (CS3 Farm), RnR Farms, Oakview Farm are taking a brief break.
Look forward seeing you “At the Curb" of Quinn’s Mercantile Wednesday August 5th 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. 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 offer Delivery if you think you will be later than 6:30 pm.
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Time to Order Fresh Local Farm Products!
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown market
is open for your orders till Tuesday evening at 10 pm.
Due to the Coronavirus restrictions, if you would prefer home delivery of your order, please just ask. No charge during this time.
Please also remember that our market is much safer than any grocery store.
All our products are direct from grower/producer to consumer, with no middle men handling.
Please share this information with your friends and help them to understand how safe our open-air markets are.
From Fungalicious in Tullahoma:
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From huffpost.com:
As opposed to shiitakes, which impart an intensely meaty flavor and a sturdy texture, oyster mushrooms are delicate, tender and cook very quickly. This makes them a great option for quick meals, vibrant stir-frys and simple soups. When it comes to variety, usually the lighter the color of oyster mushroom, the more subtle the flavor. Here is one recipe from Food52 for you to try, but the internet is full of ways to use these mushrooms. This recipe is super easy, super cheap ingredients, super yummy, super perfect for lazy weekend brunch or breakfast.
Oyster Mushroom Omelette
Ingredients
6 eggs
1 tablespoon mustard
1 clove of garlic
6 pieces oyster mushroom
2 tablespoons cooking oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Lightly beat the eggs with mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Mince garlic. Heat the cooking oil on a wok or pan, sautee garlic until fragrant, add the oyster mushrooms.
3. Mix the beaten eggs, mix well so it won’t stick on wok/pan. Cover for a minute if you want a firm omelette.
4. Serve as is or with Salade Verte. Enjoy!
Remember:
No contact delivery available for no charge during this time!
Just ask on your order comments.
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Sow’s Ear Piggery will be off market this week. Our pork products will return the following week. We will be adding limited supplies of cured, sliced bacon and fresh pork belly, so please watch for the specialties next week!
CS3 Farms will also be on vacation mode this week. Be sure to catch us next week for vegetables and herbal products of all sorts.
Click here for the complete list of available fresh local farm products for this week.
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 (please note changes in day and time for Tullahoma):
Thursday afternoon pickup (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.) at the market pavilion on Fort Street, Manchester.
Thursday afternoon pickup (5:00 – 5:30 p.m.) outside “Nature’s Elite”, Tullahoma. Open air market during this time.
Delivery on THURSDAY evening 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.
Local food = fresh food!
Your Local Farmers
Washtenaw Organic Collaborative: ORDERING OPEN NOW through TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 at 10pm – FOR PICKUP SATURDAY AUGUST 8
ORDERING OPEN NOW through TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 at 10pm – FOR PICKUP SATURDAY AUGUST 8
HOW IT WORKS : Order Sundays-Tuesdays for Saturday pickup or delivery.
Bird Dog Baking has the week off for some restorative time – we look forward to welcoming them back!
1) CREATE AN ACCOUNT Enter your contact info & pick-up location or delivery option – this can be adjusted later. Here is a map of the current pick-up locations: Brines Farm and Slow Farm.
2) ORDER Select “The Market” and begin placing items in your cart. When finished, select “proceed to check out.” There you can verify the quantity of items ordered, leave notes for your growers, and choose your pick up location or delivery option, and pay. You’ll receive a receipt by email. All submitted orders are considered final on Wednesday.
3) PICK UP & ENJOY Every Saturday, pick up your individually packaged order. The Slow Farm pickup location is a no contact pickup – please stay in your car, we will place items in your trunk. The Brines Farm pickup location is self-service off of farmhouse porch. Paid delivery option will arrive at your doorstep about midday. Pick up will be at either:
Brines Farm: Saturdays 9am-5pm (self-serve porch), 6384 Walsh Rd., Whitmore Lake, MI 48189. OR
Slow Farm: Saturdays, 9am-12pm (no-contact pickup, items placed in your car), 4700 Whitmore Lake Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Final Notes:
- Double check the pickup location noted on your receipt/invoice – and remember it for Saturday.
- Delivery to your location is created by adding the $10 delivery item to your order basket.
- If we cannot fulfill an item it will be refunded.
- We cannot accommodate late pick ups or changes in pick up locations.
- Missed Pick Ups will be donated or returned to vendors.
We appreciate your support! See you on Saturday!
Dothan, Alabama: August 1, 2020 M@D is Open!
This and That
Market Chitchat
Grower Notes: Avalon Farms, Danny’s Greens, Horton’s Farm, Grier Acres
A SMALL HODGEPODGE
As you probably know, Gov. Ivey has continued Alabama’s Safer At Home mandate and extended the mandatory wearing of masks through the end of August. If you choose to read the article highlighted in green you can almost feel how hard it was for her to make this decision. Politics aside, we ran across a great tidbit that should make mask wearing a bit less disagreeable.
If you are struggling with your mask try putting one drop of oil on it. One person reported, “I’m not claustrophobic but I have asthma so after a long period of time the hot air I’m breathing in and out is almost unbearable. Today I used one drop of peppermint and it was a game changer. It was uplifting and had somewhat of a cooling effect.” There are many oils you can try such as lemon, grapefruit or orange for something energizing and motivating. Lavender or any other calming oil would be soothing and relaxing. Remember one drop!!! Don’t overdo, it only takes a tiny bit!
On a different note, while our Market Shed conditions do not qualify for mandated masking during Friday Pickup, we are attempting to follow orders and appreciate your understanding if you catch us taking a much needed breather in the heat.
This might be redundant for those who follow our Discussion Page but after some research on hammerhead worms a Public Service Announcement seemed fitting as they have the potential to wreck havoc on valuable farmland.
There are a few things you should know about this unwelcome hitchhiker from Asia.
1. They are BAD. They cannibalize regular earthworms. Good soil becomes dead soil when they take over.
2. They are GROSS. They use slime to kill and their mouth doubles as its anus.
3. Do the world a favor and KILL IT with vinegar or salt. If you cut it in half both pieces will regrow. This is one of the ways they multiply.
There are a number of great articles and youtube.com available on the internet if you wish to learn more.
MARKET CHITCHAT
Did you know that each Market newletter/weblog contains a number of links to various internet pages and articles? Links to Market pages are in red/maroon, usually at the bottom of the page, and links to other pages are in green. We don’t believe in hogging information and are glad to share resources.
Several of our vegetable growers have gone on vacation mode as their summer crops have completed their growth cycle and they’re planning /preparing for the fall growing season. It will be interesting and fun to see what’s available in the coming weeks! Some summer crops can be planted and harvested a second time during this season and it’s also when cool weather crops can be seeded.
GROWER NOTES
AVALON FARMS: Well, the summertime physical farmers markets are over for the Summer. (No more getting up at 3:30 AM to pack, load and drive to set up tables somewhere. ) I should be able to keep you better informed on farm happenings now.?
We all love the Kinston Sweets. I mean what’s not to like, sweet crispy onion to add to sandwiches, salads… anything really. The only con I know of is they only store for 3 or 4 months. I really wanted these lovelies to last longer so we all could continue enjoying them. So last Fall, I split up the sweet onion planting, half Kinston Sweets and half a new variety of sweet onion reported to store for 6 months. That didn’t work out so well. Enter the Yellow Onions, more of a mild onion, but definitely not a Kinston Sweet!
Unfortunately, the Kinston Sweets are sold out. Still have lots of Creole Red and Yellow onions available.
New this week, Delicata squash, a small squash with orange-yellow flesh that tastes similar to sweet potatoes. Its skin is thin and tender enough to eat after cooking, which sets it apart from other winter squash. As you can see, this variety makes small round ones. Later I should have some bigger ones.
I’ve got quite a bit of winter squash growing. All the ones from last year plus a couple new ones, plus more delicata and spaghetti squash.
As soon as I can get the seed beds prepped, I’ll be planting spinach, broccoli, assorted Asian greens, turnips, radishes and one more planting of zucchini (see if we can squeak that in before frost).
DANNY’S GREENS: Limited quantities of salad greens and green onions available this week. Lettuce likes cooler weather so it grows very slow when it’s hot like this.
HORTONS FARM : My uncle is not crazy. I should probably explain. Last week I got a call from an elderly uncle who was (of all things) running a one man state sanctioned farmers market in his yard. Uncle Jimmy is a well known and colorful character in Randolph County and like generations before him, grows beautiful vegetables. I can’t tell you enough about his practices to know if he would qualify for Market at Dothan, but what I learned from him after we got through the family chit chat gives me hope.
He swears by the use of spraying colloidal silver on his plants.
I’d never heard of it either and shared it with our Market growers a few days ago. Today I found a great article which goes into great detail about its use and benefits. Apparently gardening with silver has been around a few years and is very popular in the production of cannabis.
And now we know.
GRIER ACRES: This great photo did not come through in time to share it with you last week. This is REAL gardening in the south!
And a wild Paw Paw for your viewing curiosity:
FOOTNOTES
We would love to hear from you! If you have a favorite recipe, want to write a product review, have an idea or request for an article or information, let us know! You can reply to this newsletter or write [email protected].
Order Saturday 5pm to Tuesday 5pm weekly for Pickup the following Friday
Dothan Pickup: 10am – 12pm, Dothan Nurseries, 1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303
Daleville Pickup: 11am – 11:30am, Parking area behind Daleville Chamber of Commerce
Enterprise Pickup: 12pm – 12:30pm, Grocery Advantage, 1032 Boll Weevil Circle, Enterprise
Our Email: [email protected]
Join our Online Discussions! www.facebook.com/groups/MarketatDothanDiscussion
Be sure to use our hashtag! #marketatdothan
Our COVID protocol is still in place for everyone who wants curbside service.
I. Order Payment:
1. Voluntarily prepay by 6 pm Thursday if possible using this PAYPAL link. This eliminates passing paper currency back and forth or handling debit/credit cards on site. Your invoice will be marked PAID and pickup is fast and easy. In the event of undelivered items you will be issued a Market credit that will apply to your next order.
2. Debit/Credit – One of us will briefly step within 6 feet for you to put your card in the chip reader. We do our best to avoid touching your card or you touching the equipment which means we sign an “x” for your signature.
3. Cash and Checks – You may hand them to us. Exact change is preferred if using cash to prevent a lot of passing back and forth. If you choose curbside pickup you are welcome to put payment in your trunk/tailgate as that would eliminate the need to come near your window.
II. Order Delivery:
1. Curb Service: Please pull up next to the Market Shed. We will direct traffic a little bit if needed. Have your trunk/ hatchback open and we’ll load you up!
2. Walk Up Pickup: Please do not come inside. When we see you coming we’ll put your order near the entrance and step back for you to claim it. This system works really well for those of you wishing to get extra veggies that may be available.
3. Regardless of how you choose to accept your Market order please know that we make every effort to practice safe distancing and ask that you do the same.
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!
Miami County Locally Grown: We close tonight at 9!!
Just a reminder we close tonight at 9pm!!
Becky’s Buckeye Naturals now has more shower fizzies available – both eucalyptus and lemongrass lavender, with peppermint to come!! Her version of a bath bomb for shower lovers does not disappoint!
Morningside Meadows Flower Farm has a few fresh cut bouquets available, with beautiful summer favorites including sunflowers they raise from seed!!
Soon we’ll welcome our newest vendor, very exciting!!
And next week we’ll see edamame on the market for the first time!!
Statesboro Market2Go: Market2Go is Open!
THE MARKET IS OPEN!
It’s National Farmers Market Week! Celebrate by shopping at Market2Go.
Your farmers market has been critical this year in connecting farmers, vendors, customers and volunteers in a local food network that has continued to sustain us through the challenges of a pandemic. Before you order, please take a moment to recognize and appreciate your personal connections to the folks who bring you food and other essentials every week through the Statesboro Market2Go.
ORDER PROCESS.
Place your orders by midnight Tuesday for pickup or delivery on Thursday afternoon.
Choose your pickup location from the drop-down menu before you check out. Options are
- Statesboro: Thursday afternoon at SCVB
- Sylvania: Thursday afternoon at Victory Garden General Store
- To Your Home Delivery (must add delivery to cart and prepay)
Pay online to make our process more efficient and to better meet health guidelines. Register your debit or credit card at Your Account and click “Pay Now” when you check out. Your card will only be charged after you have received your order, including any adjustments for missed items or other credits.
You may now use your EBT/SNAP card to purchase authorized EBT items through the Market2Go, and you’ll receive “bonus” fruits and vegetables through the Georgia Fresh for Less program, effectively doubling your benefits in fresh produce. If you write “EBT” in the order comment field, we will be able to award your bonus dollars. At this time, all EBT transactions must be made by swiping your card at the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau during the Thursday drive-through. If you want to use your card to make market purchases or you know somebody who does, you can learn how by emailing [email protected].
New order category for donations. In response to requests for a way to give to the market, we’ve added an item category called Market Contributions. If you want to give to the market, just add one of the donation “items” to your shopping basket, from $5 to $100, and that amount will be included in your total at checkout.
PICKUP PROCESS
Statesboro customers can pick up orders on Thursday afternoon in the drive-through at the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB). Watch for a Market UPDATE Wednesday night giving specific pickup times.
EBT orders may be made online with assistance from the Market2Go manager. Pickups will be only at the Statesboro drive-through, where we can calculate your bonus dollars and swipe your EBT card for the correct amount.
Sylvania orders may be picked up in front of the Victory Gardens General Store at 124 W Telephone Street on Thursday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00.
Home Delivery option. Statesboro and Bulloch County residents can have their orders delivered to their homes on Thursday afternoon by purchasing the item “Home Delivery” and selecting “To Your Home Delivery” in the drop-down location menu at checkout.
Start shopping now to celebrate National Farmers Market Week!
Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Market is open for orders!
Good evening Locavores, Northeast Georgia Locally Grown is open for orders!
COVID19: Northeast Georgia Locally Grown will continue to help bring the best selection of local and chemical-free foods to you and your family as long as our volunteers feel comfortable and safe. Thanks for recognizing we can all do our part in operating in the safest way possible for upcoming markets. We are and will continue to operate under CDC and local guidelines to the best of our ability and knowledge. Be on the lookout for the order reminder email with any changes to pickup or ways you can help minimize risk for our volunteers and each other. Thanks for your support!
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Market stays open from Fridays 9 p.m. until at least 9 p.m. Mondays!
Thank you for choosing Northeast Georgia Locally Grown as a way to support your local producers. This online farmers market allows you to buy directly from multiple farms committed to chemical-free and local produce all year long! CHEMICAL-FREE means produce and pastures grown without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides. LOCAL means within 80 miles from the market pickup locations (usually much much closer). Do you know someone who grows chemical-free food in the area? Get them in touch with us. Know someone who wants fresh food? Spread the word. Put the two together, and that’s growing organically!
PICKUP TIME is Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m.
If you do not get an email ORDER CONFIRMATION right after you order then your order is NOT complete. Log back in and your order might still be there waiting for you to check out! If you have any trouble or questions at all, we are here to help; simply reply to this email.
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