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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.
Paris Arkansas Farmers Market: Local Spring!!
Come on by and check out our beautiful spring offerings, River Valley!
Spinach, greens, herbs, fresh meat, eggs, cheese, tempting baked goods, beautiful repurposed and artisanally produced crafts….and you can order online in the comfort of your own home!
Get your orders in before Sunday 10pm, and pick up at Sweet Pickins in Paris!
See ya there, and thank you for going local!!
www.parisarkansas.locallygrown.net
PAFM
Dothan, Alabama: The Market is OPEN!
Market at Dothan News
You’ll Find Us . . .
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email: marketatdothan@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketatDothan
For Friday Pickup: Dothan Nurseries, 1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303
This Week at the Market
I couldn’t write about Easter dinner in the last newsletter as it went out the day before, but when it was all said and done for our family, I realized “Hey, all this deliciousness wasn’t possible without the Market!” So I want to publicly thank all our farmers and suppliers who directly or indirectly, some knowing and some not aware of it, who contributed to our outstanding gluten free and dairy free Easter dinner. My relative with dietary restrictions was elated, my son who requested a carrot cake for a late Happy Birthday was tickled pink, my husband ate greens and LIKED THEM, and I was secretly thrilled that everyone was so happy with a clean wholesome meal.
If you are new to the market, WELCOME! We hope you’ll take the time to read the FAQ’s about the Market, what we are about and how everything works. And of course ask questions if you need to. We’re here to help and want your experience to be as great as the food is!
Dothan Nursery’s annual open house is May 5 and WE WILL BE THERE! This is your chance to meet the farmers who grow the delicious chemical free foods we enjoy year round. Plan to stop by between 3pm and 7pm to pick up orders, meet our wonderful farmers/suppliers, enjoy samples and make new friends.
Farm to Table Recipes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
1 tbsp. sugar
1 French baguette, sliced on a bias
4 oz. goat cheese
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
¼ cup minced basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Combine the strawberries and sugar in a small bowl; toss to combine. Let the berries macerate for about 30 minutes so that they begin to release their juices. Spread a thin layer of goat cheese on top of each baguette slice. Top each slice with spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top each slice with the basil leaves and cracked pepper, to taste. Yield: about 4-6 servings
Footnotes
Market At Dothan is a small group of niche growers and producers promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting our local economy. Each grower/producer is dedicated to providing the freshest, highest quality products to their customers. Our growers use natural growing principles without synthetic chemicals. Local products available include: fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, honey, baked goods, jams, jellies, goat cheese, frozen casseroles, pottery, nuts.
All growers /producers believe in providing locally grown foods and goods seasonally to promote a strong, local community and economy. Our goal is 100% Customer Satisfaction…comments, questions or concerns are welcome!
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!
Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Market is Open for Orders!
Good Evening Locavores!
Northeast Georgia Locally Grown is open for orders!
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Independence,VA: Upcoming On-line Market Changes
Hey Friends,
I apologize for the extra blog, but had an error in the weblog yesterday on the dates for the market changes (could have been April Fools :)
There are a lot of exciting things that are happening for the Independence Farmers Market this Summer!
The On-line Market will be continuing this summer but will move to Wednesday evenings! To get things organized and ready for this transition, we will be taking a break beginning May 7th, after the last regular Friday pickup in our new location at 110 Courthouse St.
The NEW on-line market pickup days will be on Wednesday evenings from 5-7pm, with the FIRST pickup starting on June 15th! (Ordering will re-open on Wednesday, June 8th, and close at 8pm on Monday June 13th) The pickup location will be at Town Park, instead of at our new office location.
That is also the GRAND OPENING of the NEW Wednesday evening Market at Town Park from 4-7pm. We hope you will enjoy this extra shopping opportunity!
No need to worry, while the On-line Market is closed, you will still be able to shop for all your favorites at the regular Friday Farmers Market which opens May 13th!!
Thanks again for all your support!
Penny B
Central Arkansas : Opening Bell
Well folks,
Market Mama made a big mistake!! I didn’t make opening bell this afternoon!! I will give y’all a little extra time at the end of the market round Sunday!! Again I am so sorry!!
We have a lot of great items this week. There are more seasonal veggies coming out all the time. Also some exciting news. One of our growers is back & we have HEALTHY PUPPY TREATS!!!!
My dogs LOVE these treats!! Healthy, fresh ingredients w/ no preservatives!!!!
Have an awesome weekend & don’t forget to share us w/ your friends. centralarkansas.locallygrown.net
Eat Fresh Eat Local
CAM Market Mama
Paris Arkansas Farmers Market: Opening Bell!
Hello River Valley!!!
Hope your Easter weekend was wonderful and your spring has sprung!!
Please stop on by and check all of the wonderful local items out that we’ve got at www.parisarkansas.locallygrown.net!
It’s getting close to our favorite time of year….keep an eye out for new items every week!!
Thank you all for going local!
PAFM
Independence,VA: Weblog Entry
Hello Friends!
The market is back up and running for orders to be picked up April 8th!
Something to remember
There is only a couple more weeks to order from the online market before it takes a break, so be sure to order, ORder, ORDER!!!
There are some awesome produce coming in so be sure to check it out today!
The last pickup day for the on-line market will be April 15th and will re-open with the outdoor market May 13th!
Just a reminder, the Market closes to orders at 8 pm Wednesday evening. If you have questions, feel free to email me at IFMmarketplace@gmail.com or call 276-235-8230. Please bring cash or checks. You’ll still be dealing with each individual vendor.
Happy shopping! Here are the links:http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market/
you can also get there from the webpage, www.independencefarmersmarket.org
Thanks and hope to see you Friday!!
Penny B
CLG: CLG Pickup TODAY 4-6pm. Bring EGGSHELLS, glass jars, egg cartons please.
Good morning,
This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week. Thank you for your order! You can pick up your order from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway.
If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick up for you.
Remember to bring your EGGSHELLS, glass jars for recycling, egg cartons, and bags for ordered items. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon.
Come early for the best selection from the EXTRAS table!
Thank you,
Steve
How to contact us:
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
Augusta Locally Grown: THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN!
FRI, APR 1 – BENDERDINKER RAFFLE BEGINS! Tickets go on sale for this chance to win a custom-decorated kayak and other great prizes … all to benefit our educational programs. Please help us make the most of this opportunity! Tickets will be for sale through our on-line market, at market locations, and by mail. And don’t forget to sign up to paddle! www.benderdinker.com.
SAT, APR 2 – SHEEP SHEARING DAY AT KHAKALAKI FARM – This free event is the perfect weekend get-away with or without the kids! Come watch this traveling shearer work his gentle magic, and then enjoy a farm tour and farm-fresh snacks on this bucolic permaculture setting. April 2, 11am-2pm. Address is 324 Girl Scout Camp Road, Trenton, SC. Email the farmer to get more details: scgal3@icloud.com. We’re looking for one more volunteer to help with visits! Text Kim at 706-288-7895 if you can help.
MON, WED, THUR, APR 4, 6, 7 – SPRING BREAK WORK DAYS AT THE ICEBOX URBAN FARM – Got a little extra time on your hands this Master’s Week? Wanna do something awesome with those hands?! Come help us work on the Urban Farm at Icebox Ministries. We’ll also be passing out seedlings to our “Hundreds in Harrisburg” raised garden participants. 9am-1pm. Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to RSVP and get the address!
TUE, APR 19 – OPENING DAY OF THE VEGGIE TRUCK MARKET – We are once again blessed to be working with some of the most beloved farmers in the CSRA. Come pick up your farm-fresh goods at the only farmers market in Richmond County that DOUBLES EBT! Newcomers will be welcomed with a $5 token to spend at the market. We’ve planned a cooking demo with Charleen Charleen, and we’ll be sharing seven soups featuring seasonal produce. Kids activities, health screenings, and more! Come be a part of this transformational initiative that we call G.R.O.W. Harrisburg!
WED, APR 20 – CAROLINA HILLS GARDEN CLUB– ALG will share news about the local foods movement with the Carolina Hills Garden Club.
SAT, APR 30 – BENDERDINKER! Once again, Augusta Locally Grown has been selected as the beneficiary of this amazing, one-of-a-kind, food-music-paddle! This is year five!!! Text Kim if you’d like to get on our volunteer food-on-the-water team … 706-288-7895. Visit www.benderdinker.com to sign up to paddle, and support the educational programs of ALG.
THU, MAY 5 – FOOD OASIS MEETING! Calling all local food activists! Come join our three-year campaign to create a more vibrant and inclusive local foods culture throughout the CSRA! To get an email invite, contact outreach@georgiaorganics.org.
SAT, MAY 7 – “FOOD AS ART” GALA AT THE DAVIDSON FINE ARTS SCHOOL REUNION. – ALG is thrilled to small play a part in helping with this very special locally-grown-themed event! Hugs to ALG board member Kisha Burke for her leadership on this!
WED, JUNE 1 – SIBLEY SOILWORKS SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT BEGINS – More details soon!
TUE, JUNE 7 – FVRx KICK OFF COMMUNITY MEAL!!! -ALG is so lucky to be working again with amazing community partners for a second-year pilot of our Fruit & Vegetable Prescription program, otherwise known as “FVRx-Augusta.” This is one of our dozen G.R.O.W. Harrisburg initiatives! The program is hosted by Harrisburg Family Healthcare and enrolls 30 women from the neighborhood to participate. It is funded by Wholesome Wave Georgia and Good Neighbor Ministries; studied by Emory’s School of Public Health; Icebox Ministries provides cooking classes; MCG students provide market management and clinic support; Veggie Truck Market farmers provide nutrition education and sell their wonderful fruits and veggies through this program; Helms College students, the Augusta District Dietetic Association volunteers and the American Culinary Federation of Augusta help with cooking demos; St. Luke UMC provides transportation; the Junior League provides kids activities; Georgia Organics supports our outreach! Wow! Team awesome!!!
SAVE THE DATE! SEPTEMBER 24-25 — AUGUSTA GROWS LOCAL FARM TOUR! So excited to announce these dates! Big love to Kimberly Kirstein who is heading up this remarkable effort. Visit the Facebook page “AGL Farm Tour” for updates and more.
CHEERS!
Kim