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Central Arkansas :  Opening Bell!!!!


Welcome Marketers,
It’s another wonderful week here at Central Arkansas Locallygrown!! What beautiful weather we are having!! We also have some beautiful new products on the market this week as well as some tasty new ones!!!!
Be sure to check the “new products” & the “featured products” sections on “The Market” page of the site!!!!

We have so many wonderful fresh & handmade items for you to choose from!!!!

Happy Marketing folks!!!!
-Market Mama

Augusta Locally Grown:  The Market is Open


SAT, FEB 20 – ICEBOX MINISTRIES CAMPUS WORKDAY – There’s so much going on in the transformation of this urban farm campus … and your help is very much appreciated. Tasks this day include exterior painting and tidying of the campus gardens in time for spring. Contact Rebecca to RSVP at rebeccavl@outlook.com. Lunch provided for volunteers!

WED, FEB 24 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “KNIFE SKILLS” – Chef Erica Chaney, head culinary instructor at Helm College, and owner/founder of the Red Clay Market, will teach knife skills for adults who are serious about cooking. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THU, FEB 25 – FARM TO SCHOOL SUMMIT WITH GEORGIA ORGANICS IN COLUMBUS, GA – ALG will be taking a group of local educators to the Farm to School Summit in Columbus, GA. Are you an educator interested in getting such a program started at your school? Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to get the enrollment link. The workshop is only $15, taught by top notch folks doing this nationwide.

FRI, FEB 26 – GEORGIA ORGANIC CONFERENCE – A whole campaign of folks from Food Oasis Augusta will attend this wonderful weekend event of pure fun and food. If you’re not already enrolled, go to georgiaorganics.org to sign up!

MON, FEB 29 – “CRACK OF DAWN,” WALK-TO-SCHOOL OUTDOOR EGG BREAKFAST FOR KIDS – Yet another lovely thing going on at Icebox Ministries Urban Farm as part of our G.R.O.W. Harrisburg initiatives! More info soon.

WED, MAR 2 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “VEGETABLE GARDENING WITH KIDS” – Kim Hines of Augusta Locally Grown will share fun ways to get kids involved in growing food. Recommended for teachers and parents. Free, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

SAT, MAR 5 – GARDEN WORKDAY AT THE CLUBHOU.SE – Come meet the folks at the Clubhou.se, help with their community garden, and meet the folks who make it happen. Starting at 10am.

SUN, MAR 6 – FARM TO TABLE ON FENWICK STREET – Create and share a community meal with our GROW Harrisburg neighbors. We’ll be cooking all weekend. Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to volunteer.

TUE, MAR 8 – LEGACY GARDEN CLUBALG will share news about the local foods movement with the Legacy Garden Club.

WED, MAR 9 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “SMOKING MEATS” – Patrick Sutter, local foods enthusiastic and bbq competitor, will share his love for home-smoked, local meats. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 16 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “VEGGIE FERMENTATION” – Tasha Alison of Icebox Ministries will teach a class in beginner fermentation. Come learn why gut health is so crucial to overall health. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

SAT, SUN, MAR 19 & 20 – WHITE HILLS FARM HOSTS “A WEEKEND OF DRAWING AND PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR” – What a unique way to enjoy spring’s plentiful gifts. This all-inclusive in Dearing, GA, provides a box lunch, afternoon tea and an artist presentation on Sat. To preregister, contact Lisa at whitehillsfarm@gmail.com.

WED, MAR 23 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “NATURAL EGG DYING AND DECORATING” – Urban chicken farmer Toni O’Quinn will lead us through the fun use of natural ingredients to dye and decorate local eggs, just in time for Easter. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 30 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “GROWING CITRUS” – Urban farmer and teacher Steve Gianino will share his secrets for growing citrus, right here in Columbia County. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

TUE, APR 19 – OPENING DAY OF THE VEGGIE TRUCK MARKET – Grow Harrisburg! And yes … we double EBT!

WED, APR 20 – CAROLINA HILLS GARDEN CLUB– ALG will share news about the local foods movement with the Carolina Hills Garden Club.

CHEERS!
Kim

Independence,VA:  Spring is not far off!!!!


Hello Friends!!!

Behind all the snow, Spring is just around the corner so hold on! Veggies are still growing and will be back soon so keep check on the market!

The market is back up and running for orders to be picked up February 26th!

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

ALFN Local Food Club:  Volunteer Help


Good Morning ALFN Members,

I had a cancellation for volunteer tomorrow. If you are interested in helping, I have two slots available. Here is the link: Volunteer Spot.

Thanks!

Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager

Heirloom Living Market Lilburn:  Market is Open!


The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!



Cereals and Grains

Did you know that we have several different options for Organic Cereals and Grains?
Amish Cereal (Organic Red Wheat and other goodies)
Rolled Oats (Organic Rolled Oats)
Stone Ground Grits (Organic Corn Grits)
Einkorn Wheat Berries Organic Perfect to mill yourself and make your own Bread!
Einkorn Flour Organic Freshly milled when ordered!
Red Wheat Organic Freshly milled when ordered or request the berries and mill yourself!


Take me to the Lilburn Market



Schedule for Market Ordering and Pickup
Market Ordering Hours: Friday 9:00am – Monday 8:00pm
Lilburn Members Pickup Location

All Saints Lutheran Church
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location:
722 Rockbridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map

Hop on over to the Market and place your order…


Please know that we appreciate the support of Nicole Park, Crossfit PURE and All Saints Lutheran Church for the use of the great spaces for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.


Order now since you are just a click way!



Take me shopping…



Azure Standard



Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday, March 1st at 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup: Monday, March 7th at 10:15am
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Drop #: 796431 Route: Q5
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville

Check out Azure Standard.

“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


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BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!


Don’t miss this opportunity. It is available by the piece as well as in a 3# quantity!



Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill:  Market is Open!


The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!



Market Ordering Hours: Friday 9:00am – Monday 8:00pm
Hamilton Mill Members Pickup Location

Crossfit PURE
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit PURE
1342 Auburn Rd.
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map


Take me to the Hamilton Mill Market


Please know that we appreciate the support of Crossfit PURE for the use of the great space for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.


Order now since you are just a click way!

Order from the Hamilton Mill Market



Azure Standard



Azure Standard Order Deadline: Tuesday, March 1st at 6:00pm
Azure Standard Pickup: Monday, March 7th at 10:15am
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Drop #: 796431 Route: Q5
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville

Check out Azure Standard.

“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


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“Like” us on facebook!

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville :  Market is Open!


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The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!

Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.

Please know that we appreciate the support of Nicole Park, Crossfit PURE and All Saints Lutheran Church for the use of the great spaces for Market. We are grateful for you and for your support of our dedicated, LOCAL Farmers/Growers and Artisans.


Order now since you are just a click way!



Take me shopping…

“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


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“Like” us on facebook!

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Tullahoma Locally Grown:  Friday the 19th - Market is Open


Good Morning.

Your Tullahoma Locally Grown Market is open. There are great selections from our growers including pork, beef, chicken, whole hog, eggs, milk, candles, organic coffee, sprouts, bread, fudge, and so much more. Please feel free to browse the online market. Be sure to select your items between now and Wednesday at noon.

Here is the link to the market: Tullahoma Locally Grown Market

Thank you for your support. Have a great day,
Fuel So Good Coffee Roasters

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  Market is now OPEN for orders! Group Buy this weekend


ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: suwanee.locallygrown.net

Newsletter Additions: My Daily Bread Whole Grain Bakery bagels are on sale this week!

Group Buy FCLO this weekend

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. *All orders must be placed by 6pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla (credit card online by clicking “Pay Now” button at check out)

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

Our Website: www.conway.locallygrown.net

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846