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The Wednesday Market: You Can Order Now
Good evening.
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
We now have Wednesday Market t-shirts for sale. The shirts listed on the website are white. Other sizes and colors are available and may be ordered by contacting Sharon Fox, (404) 569-0582. Prices vary by size and color.
Thank you for supporting this local market and our farmers and producers. We are proud to be Georgia Grown!
We’ll see you at the Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
Dothan, Alabama: May 30, 2020 M@D Newsletter - We are Open for Orders!
M@D Superfoods
Market Chitchat
Grower Notes: Sandy Valley, Avalon Farms & Mayim Farm
PART I
When you hear the word superfood, what comes to mind? A carrot in a cape? A nectarine with night vision?
Some foods are so nutritious it may seem like they have superpowers, but outside the marketing world, there actually is no such thing as a superfood — by scientific standards, at least. The truth is, most all natural foods have “super” health benefits.
The trend of recognizing and appreciating a food’s value dates back almost a century, and may have all started with a banana. In the 1920s, the United Fruit Company ran a series of colorful ads on the health benefits of bananas. Research detailing the benefits of bananas was published, and soon the tropical fruit became the first food labeled a superfood. More than 90 years later, bananas continue to be in the top three most imported fruits in the United States.
With summer’s bounty hitting it’s peak in a few weeks we thought it would be a good time to take another look at the wonderful health benefits of some of the great sustainable superfoods currently listed on our Market Page. Hope you Enjoy!
1. Berries
Berries help keep the brain healthy and may fend off Alzheimer’s Disease. Blueberries are at the top of almost every superfood list, but just about any edible berry is worthy of superfood status. While all differing in nutritional value, blackberries, cranberries (the fresh, not dried, variety), strawberries, and raspberries, to name a few, are low-calorie, high in fiber, and packed full of antioxidants that help fight against cancer-causing free radicals, notes a study published in the March 2018 Frontiers in Pharmacology.
Blueberries in particular have a high number of anthocyanin pigments, which not only give them their rich color, but also act as powerful antioxidants that may lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s according to a review published in July 2019 Advances in Nutrition.
2. Eggs
Eggs have historically been a controversial topic in the nutrition world due to their high cholesterol content, but they remain one of the healthiest foods available. Whole eggs are rich in many nutrients including B vitamins, choline, selenium, vitamin A, iron and phosphorus.They’re also loaded with high-quality protein.
Eggs contain two potent antioxidants, zeaxanthin and lutein, which are known to protect vision and eye health.
Despite fears surrounding egg consumption and high cholesterol, research indicates no measurable increase in heart disease or diabetes risk from eating up to 6–12 eggs per week. In fact, eating eggs could increase “good” HDL cholesterol in some people, which may lead to a favorable reduction in heart disease risk. More research is needed to draw a definite conclusion.
3. Okra
Though not a common food outside the southern US, okra is packed with nutrition. One cup (100 grams) of raw okra contains:
Calories: 33
Carbs: 7 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 0 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Magnesium: 14% of the Daily Value (DV)
Folate: 15% of the DV
Vitamin A: 14% of the DV
Vitamin C: 26% of the DV
Vitamin K: 26% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 14% of the DV
Okra is rich in many nutrients and particularly high in vitamins C and K. This fruit is unique, as it provides protein, a nutrient that many other fruits and vegetables lack. Okra is rich in antioxidants that may reduce your risk of serious diseases, prevent inflammation, and contribute to overall health. Most notably, it contains polyphenols that may contribute to heart and brain health. Animal research suggests that okra may bind to cholesterol in your gut and lower blood cholesterol levels. It’s also rich in polyphenols, which fight harmful inflammation and protect your heart. Okra contains a protein called lectin, which is being studied for its role in cancer prevention and treatment.
MARKET CHITCHAT
As the state continues to open back up we have amended our health safety procedures (listed at bottom) just a bit. The “big” change is that we no longer require cash/check payments to be in envelopes or ziploc bags.
It was SO GOOD to use MARKET BAGS again on Friday! They hold so much more and the color, personality and ease of use just helps things run smoother. We’re thankful the standard plastic bags were available when we needed them and are now thankful to return to this bit of Market “normal.” If you’re not familiar with our Market Bag policy it may be found on the Question & Answer Page.
GROWER NOTES
SANDY VALLEY Our yellow squash and zucchini are all done for the year and the COWHORN OKRA is just now coming in. Cowhorn is a great heirloom variety that’s been around over a hundred years. We’re hoping the carrots will be ready to start selling next week. Still got plenty of cucumbers so whether you’re slicing or pickling we got em.
AVALON FARMS:
Chicken is back in stock again. As you can see these look fatter. Their body structure is a little different from the Freedom Rangers we raised previously. These are Cornish Cross chickens, which is a cross between a Cornish and a Plymouth Rock. They are naturally fast growing and mature quickly.
Cornish Cross chickens are the industry standard for meat birds. Commercial chicken houses, like we have dotting the landscape around here, provide food and lights 24 hours a day encouraging the chickens to eat constantly. Commercial chickens are normally processed at 5 weeks of age.
Our chickens are raised in a more natural environment. They are housed outside in a movable chicken tractor. The tractor/house is moved twice a day to provide fresh pasture. They act like real chickens running forward to catch the grasshoppers as we move it forward. They scratch around in the grass doing chicken things. They have 24 hour fresh air, normal daylight hours and a limited feed supply. They grow slower this way, but they have healthier, better chicken lives. These were processed at 8 weeks.
MAYIM FARM: No products on the market this week…going to pick up our CBG Hemp seedlings and hopefully get them in the ground this next week. CBG is another nonintoxicating cannabinoid recently discovered to have therapeutic value with issues such as IBS, Inflammation, Bladder Health, Brain Health and more. Hemp and our other medicinals, locally grown and done right!
FOOTNOTES
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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]
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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!
Monroe Market: Monroe Locally Grown is Open!
Monroe Locally Grown is open for your orders. We will welcome your online orders until Monday (6/1) at 8 pm.
Our next pick up will be Wednesday, June 3rd 4:30-6 at the
Walton County Agricultural Center
1208 Criswell Road
Monroe, GA 30655
We have a new grower listing with us for the first time this week. Welcome to Forward Thinking Farms who is offering locally grown, humanely treated, pasture-raised poultry from a small family farm in Watkinsville.
Hope to see you Wednesday!
Champaign, OH: Morning Has Broken
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning…
(Cat Stevens)
Good morning, and happy sunshine day!!
What a lovely song to greet such a lovely day, outside. I always associate this song, and my other songs of his, and Simon and Garfunkel, with my growing up, and having a student teacher, one spring, in school. She taught our music class, and she got rid of all of the boring songs we always had to sing, and introduced us to a whole new world of music. This song was one that we got to sing at our spring musical, full of excitement. She also arranged for us to all take a field trip, off school hours, to see the Beach Boys in concert. She wore super cool, hippie/mod clothes, and I thought she was everything.
I guess she was one of my first influencers in my love of music.
Anyway…all this just to greet you, on this Saturday, remind you that the market is open, ready for your orders, and that we appreciate you and your support, each and every week.
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Statesboro Market2Go: Market2Go is Open!
THE MARKET IS OPEN!
We want to extend a very special thanks this week to Liz and Stacy Underwood for hosting our Statesboro drive-through pickup at Uncle Shug’s on Main, allowing us the space and the infrastructure to expand and redefine our Market2Go operation. More than a host, Liz has worked every market shift in those ten weeks and added great ideas to the process. This coming week will be our 10th and last week at Uncle Shug’s, after which we will be moving to our own facility. (Stay tuned for more information!) Please add your thanks, and continue to support all of Uncle Shug’s local businesses.
ORDER PROCESS. Place your orders by midnight Tuesday for pickup/delivery on Thursday or Friday. Look for a confirmation email after you complete your order.
Please choose your pickup time/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 Uncle Shug’s on Main
- Statesboro: Friday morning at Uncle Shug’s on Main
- 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 My 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 will have a choice of Thursday or Friday drive-through pickup at Uncle Shug’s on Main (434 South Main Street). If you’re using the drive-through, please display a placard with your name.
Note that drive-through hours continue to be adjusted to reflect customer orders and choice of pickup locations. Watch for a Market UPDATE Wednesday night giving specific pickup times. Your attention to designated pickup times helps us make the process smooth and minimizes waiting for everyone.
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 were 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 3:45 to 5:15.
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! Please take time to check out the wide selection of items in almost every grocery category.
- vegetables, fruits; and nuts
- meats and seafood;
- eggs and dairy;
- breads, cakes and pies
- milled products and grains
- mushrooms and foraged food
- honey, jams, sauces and spreads
- ready-to-eat dinners and casseroles
- flowers and plants
- soaps, lotions and candles
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. This market system will continue to be a good alternative for our community accessing food. 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 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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Shelbyville, TN: The market is NOW OPEN - May 29
Good evening,
Your Shelbyville Locally Grown Market is now open. Please browse and select your items between now and Wednesday at noon.
Here is the link to the market: https://shelbyville.locallygrown.net/
Eat healthy, shop local.
Independence,VA: Market is OPEN for June 5th pickup!
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Good evening,
The Market is open and ready for your orders! Keep an eye out for Wagon Wheel’s Plant Clearance Sale this week, all tomatoes, peppers and eggplant plants are reduced to $1!
To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.
Schedule Your Pickup Time: 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. This is new for all of us, let me know if you need help.
Thank you so much for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!
Abby
Russellville Community Market: The Market Is Open!
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 this week – BLUEBERRIES!!! Fresh or frozen from Bluebird Hill Berry Farm.
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Continued this week – the Spring Plant Sale from ATU Agriculture! There are new types of flowering plants listed this week, as well as several new tomato plants from Michael’s Garden. We also have a fresh selection of Lamb cuts from Sheepy Hollow, and we just re-loaded on SALSA from Drewry Farm & Orchards!
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE
Augusta Locally Grown: The Online Market is Open at Augusta Locally Grown
Yes, we have fruits, veggies, and meat, but take some time today while shopping to see some of the other items our producers sell through our market.
Pet food
Soap
Spa kits
Jams and jellies
Laundry supplies
Sooo much more!
Happy Shopping!
Rebecca