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Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: Have you ordered yet?
Market Closes at 8:00pm TONIGHT!
Thank you to those who have already placed orders!
We now have another payment option available. Please call me prior to Market pickup and I will discuss the other option with you and answer any questions. You can reach me at 404-432-4337. Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to provide you with what you want from the local Farmers/Growers and Producers; but, please understand that Buying Local means supporting those who are committed to providing ‘Local’!
Orders have been low for Cedar Rock Dairy over the last month. Consistency is key. The cows don’t stop producing milk just because we forgot to order! Sam Jones and his helpers work very hard and travel several hours in order for us to enjoy the healthy and wonderful milk produced by his tested A2 cows. These girls enjoy grazing on 1200 of organic pastures and producing milk!
Unfortunately, if our orders don’t increase we stand to lose this great Farmer and the healthy goodness he provides. The quality and taste of the milk produced by Sam’s cows is undeniable!
Offerings you
definitely want to check out…
Welcome Back! Krista and George Jones of Cedar Seeder (now called High Garden Center), are back with their Microgreens! Be sure and check out their offerings! Additional items will be available in the coming weeks!
Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm has outstanding grass-fed Meats! On Special this week: Smoked Turkey Wings, Lamb Shoulder Roast (this is a great deal!) Pork Shanks have SOLD OUT! Also, you will see that Greg has listed an opportunity to pre-order Holiday Hams. Please know that this is normal if you order Local, Pastured-Raised, Grass-fed Meats. It takes time to grow out the animals! There is no “last minute” shopping! I am sure that Pre-Orders for Holiday Turkeys are right around the corner. Last year, I received numerous calls a starting a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving (and again at Christmas) from folks who wanted Turkey and/or Ham. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Dabrielle of My Daily Bread provides us with delicious traditional wheat based Organic Baked Goods! From Challah, Sourdough, Ezekiel and other yummy Breads to Sweet Breads, Cookies, Jams and Jellies, Cheese Dips and Pasta Salads, Dabrielle is passionate about quality! Be sure and get your order in before close of Market!
Marie of Bakery on Brooks will be back next week!
Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great veggies! See the great variety in her offerings.
Vicky of Fry Farm has: Baby Fennel, Napa Cabbage, Rainbow Carrots, Leeks, Romaine Lettuce, Radishes and Turnips! Our very own Sarah Rockey is helping out at Fry Farm this year!
Doug of Doug’s Garden is back with his Garden Boxes! This week it is ‘Spring Vegetables and Herbs! In the history of the Market, Doug’s Veggie Boxes have always been a great hit with Market Members! I expect the same this year. Always a great variety and LOTS of yummy veggies and herbs! Look for them weekly. Doug is also offering: Whole Garlic, Leaf Lettuce Salad Mix, Spicy Salad Mix and Buttercrunch Lettuce!
Grow With the Flow owned Reggie and Roger Ramos are offering: Cabbage Leaves, Collard Greens, Ovation Salad Mix, Butter Gem Lettuce and Romaine Lettuce.
Did you know that Carrell Farms will not be at any of the Traditional Farmer Markets this year? You can find their Water Buffalo and Alpaca products here! Shalley’s line of Natural/Good For You Soaps, Lotions, Lip Balms and more can also be found in their offerings!
The Veggie Patch is offering: Fruit Seedlings, Herb Seedlings, Veggie Seedlings. These will not be available much longer, so order now! Also offering: Fresh Herbs, Medicinal Herbs, Sauces, Pickles and lots of fresh Veggies. Be sure and check out all of their items!
Kathy Barnes of So-Koi, our resident Seamtress, Lilburn Market Coordinator and provider of some pantry items has added “Kool-Aids” to her offerings! These are neck scarves that you soak in cool water and place around your neck – there are special little beady-thingies that plump up and help keep you cool! Fabulous! And they work — just ask Sarah, Bethe or Maryanne who were lucky enough to get the first ones!
I have been using the Produce Bags and cannot believe how well it keeps my Greens and Veggies! These are a must for Greens!
Back River Farm
Burnell Farms
Doug’s Garden
Fry Farm
Grow with the Flow
Peacefield Farm
The Veggie Patch
Milk
Cedar Rock Dairy (Cow)
Little Tots Estate (Goat)
Eggs
Rocky Acres
Little Tots Estate (Organic, Soy Free, pastured chickens) on Farmers’ Sale Table only
Bakery
Bakery on Brooks (Gluten Free/Organic)
My Daily Bread (Organic)
Grass Fed Meats
Carrell Farms
Heritage Farm
Microgreens
Cedar Seeder
Natural Products
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Low Low Knows Bones
So-Koi
Handmade Items
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Peacefield Farm
So-Koi
Flours/Grains/Salt/Seasonings/Sweeteners
My Daily Bread
So-Koi
Markets close at 8:00pm Monday. Please remember that minimums must be met for each Market to ensure delivery by our Farmers! Be sure and get your order in and thank you for supporting our LOCAL Farmers!
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30pm – 5:30pm (later by appt only!)
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
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Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville : Have you ordered yet?
Market Closes at 8:00pm TONIGHT!
Thank you to those who have already placed orders!
Crossfit / Lawrenceville Market Pickup Hours
You may pick up the items you ordered starting at 2:30pm. Market will end at 5:30pm; however, you may pickup later if you have contacted me and you make payment prior to pickup. We now have other payments options available. Please call me on Monday and I will discuss the other options with you and answer any questions. You can reach me at 404-432-4337.
Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to provide you with what you want from the local Farmers/Growers and Producers; but, please understand that Buying Local means supporting those who are committed to providing ‘Local’!
Orders have been low for Cedar Rock Dairy over the last month. Consistency is key. The cows don’t stop producing milk just because we forgot to order! Sam Jones and his helpers work very hard and travel several hours in order for us to enjoy the healthy and wonderful milk produced by his tested A2 cows. These girls enjoy grazing on 1200 of organic pastures and producing milk!
Unfortunately, if our orders don’t increase we stand to lose this great Farmer and the healthy goodness he provides. The quality and taste of the milk produced by Sam’s cows is undeniable!
It takes a lot of work to provide the quality of the products found on our market. The growers and artisans offer us the best products to support the healthy choices we are making. Please consider showing your support for these Farmers and Artisans by ordering their products. Your food dollars matter greatly to these dedicated folks.
Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to provide you with what you want from the local Farmers/Growers and Producers; but, please understand that Buying Local means supporting those who are committed to providing ‘Local’!
Offerings you
definitely want to check out…
Welcome Back! Krista and George Jones of Cedar Seeder (now called High Garden Center), are back with their Microgreens! Be sure and check out their offerings! Additional items will be available in the coming weeks!
Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm has outstanding grass-fed Meats! On Special this week: Smoked Turkey Wings, Lamb Shoulder Roast (this is a great deal!) Pork Shanks have SOLD OUT! Also, you will see that Greg has listed an opportunity to pre-order Holiday Hams. Please know that this is normal if you order Local, Pastured-Raised, Grass-fed Meats. It takes time to grow out the animals! There is no “last minute” shopping! I am sure that Pre-Orders for Holiday Turkeys are right around the corner. Last year, I received numerous calls a starting a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving (and again at Christmas) from folks who wanted Turkey and/or Ham. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Dabrielle of My Daily Bread provides us with delicious traditional wheat based Organic Baked Goods! From Challah, Sourdough, Ezekiel and other yummy Breads to Sweet Breads, Cookies, Jams and Jellies, Cheese Dips and Pasta Salads, Dabrielle is passionate about quality! Be sure and get your order in before close of Market!
Marie of Bakery on Brooks will be back next week!
Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great veggies! See the great variety in her offerings.
Vicky of Fry Farm has: Baby Fennel, Napa Cabbage, Rainbow Carrots, Leeks, Romaine Lettuce, Radishes and Turnips! Our very own Sarah Rockey is helping out at Fry Farm this year!
Doug of Doug’s Garden is back with his Garden Boxes! This week it is ‘Spring Vegetables and Herbs! In the history of the Market, Doug’s Veggie Boxes have always been a great hit with Market Members! I expect the same this year. Always a great variety and LOTS of yummy veggies and herbs! Look for them weekly. Doug is also offering: Whole Garlic, Leaf Lettuce Salad Mix, Spicy Salad Mix and Buttercrunch Lettuce!
Grow With the Flow owned Reggie and Roger Ramos are offering: Cabbage Leaves, Collard Greens, Ovation Salad Mix, Butter Gem Lettuce and Romaine Lettuce.
Did you know that Carrell Farms will not be at any of the Traditional Farmer Markets this year? You can find their Water Buffalo and Alpaca products here! Shalley’s line of Natural/Good For You Soaps, Lotions, Lip Balms and more can also be found in their offerings!
The Veggie Patch is offering: Fruit Seedlings, Herb Seedlings, Veggie Seedlings. These will not be available much longer, so order now! Also offering: Fresh Herbs, Medicinal Herbs, Sauces, Pickles and lots of fresh Veggies. Be sure and check out all of their items!
Kathy Barnes of So-Koi, our resident Seamtress, Lilburn Market Coordinator and provider of some pantry items has added “Kool-Aids” to her offerings! These are neck scarves that you soak in cool water and place around your neck – there are special little beady-thingies that plump up and help keep you cool! Fabulous! And they work — just ask Sarah, Bethe or Maryanne who were lucky enough to get the first ones!
I have been using the Produce Bags and cannot believe how well it keeps my Greens and Veggies! These are a must for Greens!
Back River Farm
Burnell Farms
Doug’s Garden
Fry Farm
Grow with the Flow
Peacefield Farm
The Veggie Patch
Milk
Cedar Rock Dairy (Cow)
Little Tots Estate (Goat)
Eggs
Rocky Acres
Little Tots Estate (Organic, Soy Free, pastured chickens) on Farmers’ Sale Table only
Bakery
Bakery on Brooks (Gluten Free/Organic)
My Daily Bread (Organic)
Grass Fed Meats
Carrell Farms
Heritage Farm
Microgreens
Cedar Seeder
Natural Products
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Low Low Knows Bones
So-Koi
Handmade Items
Carrell Farms
Dances With Bees
Peacefield Farm
So-Koi
Flours/Grains/Salt/Seasonings/Sweeteners
My Daily Bread
So-Koi
Markets close at 8:00pm Monday. Please remember that minimums must be met for each Market to ensure delivery by our Farmers! Be sure and get your order in and thank you for supporting our LOCAL Farmers!
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30pm – 5:30pm (later by appt only!)
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map
Thank you for taking the time to read this bit of information!
Order now since you are just a click way!
“Like” us on facebook!
BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Martin's Farmstand: Rain!
It is raining!!! This is wonderful as without rain we would not grow food. Here we have had about 15% of the normal rainfall in April and May. I had used about half of the water in the pond already. I have never seen it this dry in May before. So if you are going to complain about the rain today- You probably should not complain to a produce farmer.
We have piles of green onions. The cucumbers and tomatoes are getting more plenty. It is still asparagus season yet. I will be stopping the asparagus harvest soon as the plants have been stressed by the heat and drought. The strawberries look dismal but I do see some sizing fruit and the later flowers are blooming and look nice. The beets, chard and field lettuce all look good and will be on the stand soon. And do pause for a moment to thank God for giving us rain. Daniel
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for June 4
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
Looks like we’re going to get both hot muggy days and scattered rain this week, a sure sign that summer is here even if the calendar doesn’t want to admit it yet. I picked the first summer squash out of my garden today (from a plant that was a seedling I got at ALG just a few weeks ago), and our growers are well ahead of me with the summer-time bounty.
You’ll be seeing the variety of products at ALG increase some in the coming weeks. I’ve been reaching out to growers who can add to products that are in short supply, such as a cheese maker in Morgan county, pastured chicken producers in Barrow and Banks counties, a no-chem fruit orchard in North Georgia, and other similar growers. Many of them sell at other Locally Grown markets, and they’re eager to supplement what we’re already getting from our long-time ALG growers. I’ll try to point them out as they come online here.
Thanks 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 Ben’s Bikes at the corner of Pope and Broad Streets from 4:30 to 8pm!
Other Area Farmers Markets
The Athens Farmers Market is open on Saturdays at Bishop Park and Wednesday afternoons downtown at Creature Comforts. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market from the Athens Land Trust is open Saturday mornings and their farm stand is open Tuesday afternoons. They have a website too. A new Athens Sunday market has opened up at the Classic Center, every Sunday from 11 to 4 now through October. They have a website here: http://www.sundaycentermarket.com. The Comer Farmers Market is open in downtown Comer on Saturday mornings. The Oconee County farmers market is open Saturday mornings in front of the Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville. The Shields Ethridge Cultivator Market is held monthly in Jefferson. If you know of any markets operating, please let me know.
All of these other markets are separate from ALG (including the Athens Farmers Market) but many growers sell at multiple markets. Please support your local farmers and food producers, where ever you’re able to do so!
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!
DeForest, WI: Availability for Week of May 31
The rain has really helped to replenish the moisture in the ground, but it always seems to slow down the planting when the fields are left muddy. Hopefully the next few sunny days will help to dry it out and get the asparagus going again.
Forest Run Farm has some beautiful plants for sale: tomatoes, peppers, kale, etc. All $3 plants and 4 packs are buy 5 and get 8- 8 for $15. They are also offering 2 varieties of paste tomatoes, Roma and Amish Paste as a plug. Normally they are .25 each, but this week buy 8 and get 12 – 12 for $2. They will also have greens available like head lettuce, chard, kale and spinach. Bilko cabbage, radish, hakuri turnips and herbs.
Rusty Dog Coffee is available in medium and dark roast, fresh ground or whole bean. It’s roasted right here in Madison and can be delivered most weeks. Bauman’s Meat is listed but not available for delivery this week. Start planning your order.
Enjoy your week, and see you On Friday!
Green Fork Farmers Market: Weekly Product List
Dear Green Fork Farmers Market Customers,
New this week—Bee Well Gardens has a new selection of plants ready for your garden, in addition to the many they are already offering. Rachel will also be at the market this week from 4-6 pm, so stop by to ask her questions and take a look at all the beautiful plants you don’t want to miss this spring.
Figgieville has a White Russian Fig Tree for sale, first of the season!
Diamond T Meats is back with pork this week.
Also in the coming weeks—stay on the lookout for beef from Green Fork Farm.
More this week:
Vegetables—Green onions, kale, red mustard greens, spicy braising greens, radishes, beet greens, collard greens, turnip greens, and gourmet salad mix.
Herbs—Sage, mint, dill, lovage, fennel, parsley, oregano, and mixed herb bunches.
Eggs—Pastured chicken and duck eggs (half and whole dozen).
Meat—Pastured chicken and pork.
Fermented foods—Sauerkraut and jalapenos.
Baked goods—Sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies (some made without wheat flour).
Salsa—Made with locally grown and organic ingredients.
Olives and olive oil—organic and directly from the grower in California.
Plants and Flowers—Culinary, medicinal, and pollinator plants, ready-made flower arrangements, and tomato plants.
Place your order from now until Tuesday at noon for pickup on Wednesday from 4-7 pm at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.
If you aren’t able to place an order, stop by to shop with us on Wednesday. We will have a variety of items for sale from the table.
Thanks so much,
Green Fork Farmers Market
Atlanta Locally Grown: Available for Saturday June 6
I hope this you finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. We have lots of great produce and hogs shares ready for delivery.
We will see you Saturday at your selected deliver location.
Thank you,
Brady
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for May 31st
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net
Recipes
Kohlrabi Slaw
serves 2
3 medium kohlrabi, peeled, stems trimmed off, grated
1/3 purple cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, grated
1/2 red onion, grated
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp cider vinegar
4 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/4 cup mayonnaise (or more, if you prefer)
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Chill for several hours before serving.
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Market News
Hello!
It’s been a warm and rainy week on the farms. Everything is growing – especially the weeds! The spring crops are enjoying the relatively cooler temperatures, and we have a nice selection of greens and lettuces for you this week. It is also high time for that ephemeral spring treat – garlic scapes! These are the flowering stalk of the garlic plant, which we remove to encourage the plant to put its energy into a larger bulb rather than a flower. These are edible, with a delicious mild garlic flavor. They can be used similar to scallions, or sauteed like garlic. If you haven’t tried them yet, now is the week!
The strawberries are done for the season – sure was short but sweet! We will continue to have The Peach Truck set up next to us, and these also go great with Dozen Bakery’s brown sugar shortcakes!
The Bloomy Rind has a fun selection of goodies up this week, so be sure to check them out!
We know you have many options these days when shopping for produce. Please remember, one of the best ways you can support local farmers is to EAT MORE VEGETABLES!
As always, thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday
John and Tallahassee
Coming Events
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!
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Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Locally Grown - Availability for June 3rd , 2015
Hey Local Food Lovers,
Before a quick snippet about continuing food adventures back in Taiwan this week I want to mention that the Georgia Mountains Farm Tour is fast approaching. It’s less than a month away on June 27-28th. If you are curious what the farms look like that you order food from every week here at Locally Grown, this is the best opportunity of the year to go out and meet these farmers in person. This year we are also adding a few Crop Mobs in advance of the event to help farmers prepare for the event and get caught up on farm chores during this busy time of year. Don’t forget to add these items to your cart this week (the Crop Mob actually earns you a discount to the TOUR).
Back here in Taiwan (our brief jaunt to Japan ended last week) we’ve been slowly making the rounds to eat all the best food that is well known in Taiwan. A few of my favorites are guo bao, which is a steamed rice bun wrapped around pork bellies that have been soaking in a delicious sauce for a day or more, then sprinkled with cilantro and a ground peanut sauce. It’s one of my favorites. I have to admit that my wife can make a better version of this back home using O’hana’s pork belly. Lucky me!
Shalom bao is another favorite, consisting of another type of steamed rice bun with ground juicy pork in the center. This is eaten with seaweed and an egg soaked in soy sauce on the side.
By far the most extravagant way to eat in Taiwan is a Taiwan banquet. Imagine an enormous lazy susan with a new dish brought out every 5 minutes or so. This is a family gathering way to eat. It started with Sashimi sushi, every bit as good as what I had in Japan, but more ornately delivered. Then fried soft shelled crab. An amazing fish soup with delicate rice noodles. The fish had been fried before being added to the soup. Stinky tofu I’ll skip. Not many Americans would go for that one. Another fish dish! Then some great little fried cakes with sweet potato and taro in each layer. Slices of orange to finish it off.
Well, I’ll have to get into more details in my final post next week.
Hope everyone has a great week!
Justin, Chuck, Teri and Andrew
Dawson Local Harvest: DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for June 6th
Shrimp, Raspberries, Cabbage, and More!
HI EVERYONE!
I am delighted to see The Harvest getting new vendors and more item choices on a weekly basis. Let me take a moment to welcome Bramberi Farm to The Market . They are Certified Naturally Grown farmers focusing on fruits, primarily naturally grown berries. Their *Easpberries were quite tasty and they will have other berries available in the coming week.
Let’s all mention Tom’s Awesome Seafood whose Georgia White Shrimp sold out last week! We had some and it was fabuloso!
Leilani’s is also expecting to add Cabbage to several varieties of Lettuce, Carrots, Bok choi, Turnips and Kale this week. And I’m also going to mention the “T” word. We should start to have real quantities of our favorite veggie in the next couple of weeks.
Take a moment if you will and check out The Market menu for this week.
THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!
REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 8pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.
You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net
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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.
Have a happy and healthy week!
Alan Vining
Market Manager