The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Winnsboro, TX: Market is Open
Good morning!
Sorry I’m running late on this Monday…garden duties take over this time of year!
You’ll notice, as our Saturday markets have picked up steam, there are a few less produce options here. With some types of crops, farmers have a hard time harvesting on Thursdays then having enough for Saturdays. We apologize for this, but also invite you to visit our Saturday markets to find additional & different products each week 8-noon on Market Street.
Have a great week!!!
McColloms Market: Reminder - May Market Closes Tonight
Hi All:
If you are thinking that you’d like to place an order and haven’t yet done so, just wanted to remind you that the Market will close tonight.
Pick up will be Friday afternoon after 4:30 and will be curbside style.
Thanks and Happy Monday!
Melinda
518-354-0202
Champaign, OH: The Monday Haze
Wishin’ on a falling star
Watchin’ for the early train…
(Ventura Highway by America)
I always feel that when my alarm goes off, early, on Mondays, that I need to ease, peacefully, into those early hours. I know that deadlines need me, emails need me, phone calls are coming, I need to be out and about, but for the first couple of hours, I play easy listening tunes (hence, my song of this morning), slowly drink my coffee, and let my soul awake as the morning light unfolds…
This is also when I like to get my own market orders in for the week. I mentally know what I need, then I look at new items added, and then I take one more go round to make sure I did not miss anything.
Mondays are perfect for starting a brand new slate, getting organized, and also for putting the easiness into your week, by ordering from us…
Sending the love vibes…
XOXO,
Cosmic Pam
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for May 14
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
I think we’ve settled into a nice system for pickups on Thursday. Last week, we averaged over one car per minute over the three hours, and for nearly all of you there was little to no waiting. For the first time, I can think about even more orders coming in without panicking just a little bit!
However, ready or not things are beginning to open back up around town, and that included the YMCA. This week they’re only opening their outdoor areas, and those will close at five as you all start arriving. They’re not sure yet what will happen next week, but it won’t be long before they need to reclaim the space they’ve been lending us, and we’ll have to either find a similar home that can take us or try to stuff us all back into Ben’s Bikes. Could be as early as next week, and I’ll keep you all informed.
This week, though, we’ll be at the Y, operating just as we have the last few weeks. Every week has brought new sales records, and our growers have been able to keep going through one of their busiest times of the year thanks to you and the other area markets that have been able to adapt to the times. We recognize the danger hasn’t passed and the need for good clean food is as great as ever, so we’ll keep doing what we need to so the growers can get it to you.
We’ve been pulling in almost everyone we know to help us organize orders these last few weeks, and we’ll need more in the weeks ahead. If you’d like to add your name to the list, please let me know! It’s five hours of hard work right now, but everyone does get a food credit.
Here are some things that we’ve all been doing that worked wonderfully, and we’d like you to keep them up:
- Don’t arrive at the beginning of your pickup window if you’ve got that flexibility. The time you arrive has no bearing on what items you get, so take your time getting there and that’ll naturally spread things out a bit. Flatten the curve, if you will.
- I’m bad with faces as it is, and masks make it even harder to recognize you and even hear you when you give your name. Many of you had papers with your name written in big letters we could read through the window, and that is wonderful. If you think to do that same, it’ll make things even smoother.
- The Y’s pickup loop is a little odd, and unmanaged it can be a zoo. We don’t want you backing up into Hawthorne, so if you arrive faster than we can deliver orders, we may ask you to pull ahead into the loop and circle around.
- The folks at the Y have been holding an ongoing food drive for their pantry for members in need. If you have canned or packaged food you don’t need, feel free to bring it and we’ll give it to them.
Here are some general reminders of things that have changed from the before times:
- If you arrive by bike or on foot, or just want to park in the lot and get out of your car, we’ll have a place for you to walk up.
- We’ve still got three pickup windows, and it’s totally ok if you come later than the slot you chose
- We’re not accepting in-person payments unless absolutely necessary. We’ll have a drop box for checks or labelled envelopes of cash, but we greatly prefer Venmo payments to @athenslocallygrown or online payments through a card tied to your account. That last option has a 3% fee, and Venmo is free.
- We can not accept any recycling
- We cannot take your own bags or bins out of your car and fill them up
- If you’d like to go through your items before you leave to make sure you’ve got everything, or that we didn’t mix up people’s items, feel free to pull into the lot and have a look.
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 on Thursday at the YMCA!
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!
Falls Park Farmers Market: Online Farmer's Market is OPEN!
The online Falls Park Farmer’s Market is open again! Shop now and pick up in person on Saturday if you’re not able to walk the market in person this week!
We have 19 vendors bringing you over 600 items for curbside pickup this week! Ordering is now open until midnight on Wednesday evening. Please consider placing an online order for the bulk of your needs and then walk through for any items that are not online or you may have missed.
Pickup will run from 8-10. Please remember to pick up items as early as possible as there may be some items that are best kept cold. An early pick up is best for all products. The pickup will continue to be in front of the shelter underneath the Farmer’s Market Today sign.
Delivery will be available again this week for $10.
Wholesome Harvest Farm WV: Online Market Open - New Veggies!!
This week we’re adding quite a few new items! Broccoli, Zucchini, Radishes, and Green Onions. We’ve also still got all our lettuce varieties and kale.
In the coming weeks we’ll be adding a lot more variety so stay tuned.
Orders need to be in by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, so make sure to order in time.
Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
Dawson Local Harvest: The MARKET at Dawson Local Harvest Opens at 8 pm!
Fresh Produce, great Bakery, free-range Eggs, pastured Beef (limited cuts), ferments, and More!
The Dawson Market Opens at 8!
Foothills Market: The Market is Open!
What an odd spring – three May nights in a row with 40-degree temperatures. But at least we are not getting a Mothers’ Day snowstorm!
Even with the cooler nights, we’re starting to have a little more variety in the offerings on Foothills Market. You’ll find radishes, turnips, and greens, along with the meat offerings.
Browse the market and fill your cart between now and Wednesday at 5 p.m. Check at different times during the week, since growers may update their offerings based on what’s happening on the farm. Be sure to click the “Place my order” button when you are ready to order. We’ll have your order ready for pickup on Thursday afternoon between 4:30-5:30 at the Johnson County courthouse.
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 outside the Downtown Russellville Train Depot. Your order will be brought to your car in full-service fashion!
What’s your favorite tomato?
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We have quite a large selection of tomato plants, herbs, and pepper plants for sale this week. Since the campus is closed, the Arkansas Tech Agriculture Department has partnered with RCM to host their annual Spring Plant Sale.
Thank you for supporting local farms, farmers, and Arkansas Tech!
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE
The Wednesday Market: Happy Mother's Day! You May Order Now
Good afternoon, and Happy Mother’s Day from The Wednesday Market!
The Market is open for ordering. 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
Thank you for supporting Georgia Grown products. We’ll see you at the Market.
Thanks,
Beverly