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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Stones River Market: Market is OPEN -- See you Wednesday on the CURB!
Welcome to the June 14th and 15th 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
During the time the Market is OPEN, please 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 ‘twelfth’ “Pull Up or "Step Up” delivery on the curb in front of Quinn’s Mercantile to pickup your orders Wednesday afternoon. 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 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. Please check your that email address is current or updated for invoicing.
Thank you for supporting our Locally Grown Market, it means a lot to our Growers and Community. Shop Local and Stay Local!
News from The Manager: Can you believe it, it is our’ Twelfth’ week offering Curb side delivery! Some have asked it we will be continuing this service, we will eventually get back “On The Porch” anticipating July 1st BUT will continue to offer Curb Side for those that request it and Delivery Service will remain available.
I believe Summer has actually arrived, several summer vegetables are beginning to arrive on the market, I’m excited to get the grill out and grill up some zucchini, onions, and yellow squash and figure out if I want Pork, Chicken or Beef with it! Of course all from our Growers!
News from Our Growers:
Mama D’s Bakery: We have added our Soft Pretzels they are a family favorite that we all enjoy with a movie night and a little mustard. We hope y’all enjoy them as much as we do.
Carole’s Herbs (CS3 Farm): We have Speckled Pea and Sunflower Microgreens, Revitalizing Bath Salt, Black Hawaiian Salt, and delicious and nutritious Shrubs.
Want to make sure your salad has some texture and taste? Add some microgreens. Delicious sunflower and speckled pea micros will add nutrition to your smoothie, complement or replace your fresh lettuce salad, or garnish a vegetable or meat dish of your choice.
When your day definitely could go better, add a bit of our Revitalizing Bath Salt to your hot water bath and let the day’s troubles evaporate. Our delicious Black Hawaiian Salt adds a delicious, light smokiness to any food, and is also good for you (in moderation).
Try a gut-healthy Ginger-Fig or Wolfberry Mint shrub/tonic for great taste combined with nutritious ingredients. Use them also for a salad dressing.
Quarter Springs Farm: we have updated our selection of reusable cloth napkins available through the Stone’s River market. Our new summer styles are just what your kitchen table needs to be stylish, eco-conscious, and economical. Show your style while you save the trees.
Oakview Farm: We have two different varieties of Zucchini this week, yes..they both taste different from each other.
RnR Farm: Full lineup of lettuce available: green and red leaf, butterhead, romaine, and lettuce blend.
New this week are two types of zucchini: traditional green zucchini and an Italian heirloom called Costata Romanesca.
We also have a limited supply of rainbow Swiss Chard, so get it while you can!
Rainbow Hill Farm: Will return in few weeks with their delicious produce…and they will have peaches coming soon!
Flying S Farms: This week we have Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Garlic Scapes, Kale, Swiss Chard, Onions, Yellow Squash and Zucchini. Our popular Almost Seedless Blackberry Jam and Almost Seedless Black Raspberry Jam, Strawberry and Low Sugar Strawberry is back in stock. Planning to have Grape Jam and Dark Cherry Jam in stock before market closes this week.
Look forward seeing you “At the Curb" of Quinn’s Mercantile Wednesday June 17th from 5:00 – 6:30pm, 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.
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/GAkJS1wawbr
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Time to Order Fresh Local Farm Products!
Real newsletter to follow. Meanwhile, please look through our offerings, paying particular attention to the “Featured Products” at the top of the Market page.
We still have a good supply of beef, pork, and chicken offerings, as well as spring and early summer vegetables coming in well.
More news soon.
Blessings,
Linda
Miami County Locally Grown: Seasonal favorite - Garlic Scapes!!
If you love garlic, and have never utilized the green stems from the flower of any hardneck garlic variety, you’re in for a real treat!! So easy to chop and use as you would garlic – you can even freeze for later or enjoy fresh with your favorite greens, or in a potato or pasta salad!
Our family favorite is added to stir fry and soups – we’ll freeze both the pesto and chopped scapes to toss in almost any dish, because so many things are better with that incomparable garlic flavor!
Try an amazing garlic scape pesto, and be sure to freeze some to enjoy when this short-lived seasonal favorite is done for the year!!
Chemical free and organically grown from seed we’ve saved for years, after attending Jandy’s Farm’s Garlic Festival in Bellefontaine and trying as many of their varieties as possible!!
Get them while you can – the scapes must be removed so the plant’s energy goes to producing a large, quality garlic bulb… Won’t be long now :-)
Dothan, Alabama: June 13, 2020 M@D Newsletter - SO MANY SUMMER VEGETABLES!
Blast From the Past
Market Chitchat
Grower Notes: Sandy Valley, Bella Eden, Avalon Farms
RATATOUILLE!
I was just looking at all the great vegetables on the market when I realized we have all the ingredients for RATATOUILLE! Oh my goodness, what GOODNESS! It took a few minutes but I found the photos we shared 3 years ago when I made it for the first time and and made enough to make up for a lifetime of not knowing how wonderful it was.
First Photo with recipe link:
My uncooked version with a few recipe tweaks:
MARKET CHITCHAT
What a Friday! I must confess that theMarket felt more “normal” than we have in a long time. There were generous offerings of beautiful table sales, people coming and going (while respecting social distance) and folks who had not seen each other in a long time catching up. The word “community” comes to mind. That whole concept has experienced disruption but we like to think the bonds of our common interest and friendship are stronger than ever. I am reminded again what a privilege it is to serve our great growers and all of you.
GROWER NOTES
SANDY VALLEY: Poor Scotty! He’s feeling some of the downside of sustainable agriculture as the crazy weather continues to affect his crops. All of the 3rd planting of green beans got a double whammy of bugs and weather so all those orders had to be canceled. Many of you got credits for that. The okra seems to be perking up putting out new shoots so a moderate amount is listed this week. A few Sugar Baby Watermelons like those that were available for table sales on Friday are listed along with Nadia Eggplant and the last of the cucumbers. With any luck Straight Neck Squash, Zucchini and Carrots will be available for Table Sales this Week.
BELLA EDEN FARMS: After having a wonderful family vacation week, we are ready to get back to work . Next weekend, we celebrate Father’s Day! We have the perfect handmade gifts — and they are on sale! Soaps, such as Beer Soap, A Walk in the Woods, and Sandalwood & Patchouli, will make every dad feel special. More ideas for that special guy are Hunker Down Beard Balm, Escape Massage Oil, and Aloe Lotion. There is also Momma’s Healing Salve for all those accidental injuries! Sending a very Safe & Happy Father’s Day to all those special dads!
AVALON FARMS:
Things are getting a little busy around here. Definitely kicking up my “farm fit” workout. The 3rd planting of squash are starting to make as are the 2nd planting of cucumbers. The okra are thinking about blooming.
My weekly schedule these days is intense. I attend a farmer’s market on Tuesday afternoon. Then deliver to M@D on Friday morning. If that’s not enough I set up at another farmer’s market Saturday morning. Picking things daily to keep supplied for them all.
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: Plenty more Peas available, and Father's Day drawings to enter!!
Dutch Roost Farm just checked the garden, and her peas have exploded with sweet, crunchy pods, so snatch them up before we close tonight at 9pm!!
And Pumpkin Patch has the first early spring raw Honey of 2020 to offer us! Primarily from Locust or Acacia tree nectar, this is a light colored, delicately flavored treat – considered the premier Midwestern honey!!
Plus enter our Father’s Day drawings for a chance to win one of several great combos – burgers and brats with buns, ground beef and seasonings… The lucky winner will be drawn on Father’s Day for pickup the following Tuesday!!
Any customer who places an order June 9th to June 20th is eligible to enter themselves, their fathers, or their favorite father-figure in the drawing!! Be sure to mention the name of the person you’re entering on the Comments section of your order, so I enter the correct names!!
Good Luck, happy shopping, and thank you for your continued support of our local Market!!
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 – Slicer Cucumbers! It’s been a long time since we’ve had Cucumbers. We also have Collard Greens, Squash, Swiss Chard, Elephant Garlic, Turnips, Artisan Breads, Decorated Cookies, a large selection of Jams and Jellies, and more! And WELCOME to our newest farmer, Four Oaks Farm!
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Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available.
Russellville Community Market
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Monroe Market: MLG open for orders-pick up June 17
Happy Saturday Everyone!
Monroe Locally Grown is open for you to place your orders. Our pick up will be Wednesday, 6/17.
Hope to see you at pick up!
Have a great weekend!
Miami County Locally Grown: Cherry St Local farmers market Today!!
Head to downtown Troy for opening day of the Cherry Street farmers market!!
Open til Noon!! Everyone from Mucci’s Sweet Treats and McGuffey Herb and Spice Co. to Simple Living Farm and Becky’s Buckeye Naturals!
Bismarck, AR: Online Market is OPEN for Ordering
Welcome! Bismarck online produce market is now open for orders. Order from now until Tuesday at 9pm for this Thursday pickup. Have a great weekend.
Statesboro Market2Go: Market2Go is Open!
THE MARKET IS OPEN!
Thanks to all of our Market2Go customers, vendors, and wonderful volunteers for helping us make a smooth transition back to the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau. Thanks also to the SCVB staff and board for providing us with a new operational base.
ORDER PROCESS. Place your orders by midnight Tuesday for pickup/delivery on Thursday afternoon. There will be no Friday pickup this week.
Please choose your pickup location from the drop-down menu before you check out. The option is there, just above the “Pay Now” box. Your selected location will be on your order verification.
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)
Please 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.
PICKUP PROCESS
Statesboro customers can pick up orders on Thursday only in drive-through at the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB). Drive-through hours will be from 3:30 to 7:00, with specific time slots designated by order name. Watch for a Market UPDATE Wednesday night giving specific pickup times.
If you’re using the drive-through, please display a placard with your name.
We recommend that all customers bring cooler(s) or insulated bag(s) with cool packs inside to keep food fresh and safe, especially any meat, seafood or dairy items.
Modified pickup time for Sylvania customers! Pickup times in Sylvania have recently changed: 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.
We recommend that all customers bring cooler(s) or insulated bag(s) with cool packs inside to keep food fresh and safe, especially any meat, seafood or dairy items.
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.
Important information for Home Delivery Customers. Your home delivery is made through a partnership with Boro Takeout. You will receive a notice when the delivery driver is on the way. We recommend that Home Delivery customers who want their orders “dropped”, should leave a cooler with cool packs at the front door or designated drop-off location. Tell us if you’d like a free Market2Go sticker to label your cooler.
Happy shopping! We have more vendors and products on line than ever before and new vendors every week! This week we’ve added products from Savannah River Farms and also replenished our supply of Doug’s Wild Alaska Salmon.
Please take time to check out the wide selection of items in almost every grocery category.