ALFN Local Food Club:  The Market is Open!

Good Morning Market,

Nothing more fun on a rainy day than ordering delicious food from local farmers! Support Arkansas food by ordering from the market and telling a friend!

- Alex Handfinger
Director of Operations

Do you have questions or comments about this, or any, weblog? Thoughts on local food, goods, or events? Reply to this email and let us know what’s on your mind. Your feedback is always greatly appreciated!

Naples,FL:  Market will close tonight

Please make sure your orders are in

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  Time to Order Local Food!

It’s time to order from the South Cumberland Farmers’ Market
click here to go directly to the marketpage

Market News

FROM FARMER BROWN’S
We are converting to our summer lettuce crop and will be off-line for 2 weeks. We will be back as soon as possible.
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BROWN’S HOLLAR CREATIONS
Now on the market are her lip balm and lotions made with beeswax and natural ingredients. Try them!
In addition, she will bring 2 dozen extra eggs.
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DON’T FORGET THAT FOUNTAIN SPRINGS FARM has the Turkey Deposits on the market for people to order for Thanksgiving. Order soon so you won’t be left out!
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FROM DOGWOOD VALLEY GREENHOUSE
Tomato and bell pepper plants are now available in gallon pots, large and strong and ready to transplant. Dogwood Valley Greenhouse has four varieties of tomatoes and three of peppers this year.

The herbs and hanging baskets all look great as well. We also have several new perennial friends flowering this week, as well as most of the ones listed the previous two weeks. New this week are coral bells and scabiosa, as well as several varieties of ferns and euonymous or “burning bush.” Don’t forget our beautiful planters for Mother’s Day! Purchase or reserve yours now before they are gone.
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SEQUATCHIE COVE FARM will be here this Tuesday with milk, cheese, lamb, and beef.
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EBT CAPABILITY IS BACK!
We are pleased to announce that the CFM is once again able to process EBT cards.
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REQUESTING DELIVERY
If you would like your market order delivered, please contact Rachel Lynch. E-mail: radelo50@yahoo.com or phone 931-598-0774.

Payment of all CFM orders MUST be made in advance of Tuesday’s delivery. Checks must be mailed in time to be posted to customer accounts before closing of market ordering on Monday. Mail checks made out to CFM to Kir Strobel, 744 Timberwood Trace, Monteagle, TN 37356.
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PLACING AN ORDER
Before you order, be sure you see the little shopping cart. If you do not, log out and log in again. If this fails, turn off your computer completely and start again. This includes ordering from smart phones.

If you want to leave a comment for a grower, be sure to put it in the “Leave comment for grower” area in RED beneath the item you’re ordering. Placing comments in the market manager section will not be seen by the growers.
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Don’t forget…
If you do not receive an order confirmation within 5 minutes, your order has NOT been placed in the system. E-MAIL OR CALL US to get the problem solved so you will not be disappointed on market day.

Please remember the market closes at 10 a.m. on Monday; therefore, your order must be completed and placed, and you should be signed out of the software.
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If you have any questions, please call (931.592.3399, no voice mail) or e-mail (cumberlandfm@gmail.com) us.

Kir Strobel & Linda Boynton
Market Co-Managers

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Coming Events

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Dothan, Alabama:  Aughtmon Special; Save the Date: May, 7th..

Market At Dothan_Eating Locally, Year Round

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Market At Dothan Locally Grown

How to contact us:’
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email:2farmersdaughters@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketAtDothan

Market News

AUGHTMON SPECIAL…
This weeks special’s are buy two soap’s get one free. Also a free organic peppermint flavored lip balm with every order.

SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 7th…
Dothan Nurseries + Market At Dothan invites you to join us for:

“MOTHER’S DAY OPEN HOUSE & FARMERS MARKET”
@ Dothan Nurseries
1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303

THURSDAY, MAY 7th, 4 PM – 7 PM

Traditional Farmers Market Vendors Onsite +
Local Food Samples +
Local Music & MORE!

Connect with Local Farmers & Producers at this fresh, local & lively event!
*NO ONLINE ORDERS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH*

STRAWBERRIES …
Available from Horton’s Farm & Sandy Valley- farm fresh, locally grown & Chemical FREE!

SANDSPUR FARMS…
SPRING SPECIAL
Whole Hog Pork from Sandspur Farms
Available: 2
NEW PRICE & INFO EFFECTIVE 3-23-15
$4/pound hanging weight. That means you’ll be paying $4/lb on pork chops and bacon! Way below grocery store prices. Average hanging weight for whole is ~ 200 lbs /- Price is $4/lb hanging weight. Total Price = $800.00/- Pay $100.00 up front & Balance of due at time of pick up …usually 2 weeks(maybe 3 depending on processor) from date delivered to processor. Average meat is 70% of hanging weight. Standard cuts will include: pork chops(4 to a pack), boneless loin, bacon, roast, pan sausage, smoked (or fresh) hams, pork steaks, neck bones, and ribs. No additional processing fee for standard processing. Additional fee of $0.65/lb (what the processor charges) if you want the meat vacuum sealed or smoked link sausage in place of pan sausage.

CASABLANCA RANCH…Thank you Mr. Paul & Sherry for joining us and sharing stories and pictures of Casablanca Ranch and their cows. LOCAL GRASS FED, GRASS FINISHED BEEF…PRODUCTS updated: 1 Half Beef Available for March – there is NO Additional Processing Fee…you pay Hanging Weight $4.60 per pound and pick up from Market At Dothan…NO driving to processor wasting your time or gas! STEAKS – Rib Eyes, Filet Mignon, NY Strip, T Bone; Ground Beef Bundles – bulk pricing.
“Locally raised in Abbeville, AL. Grass Fed and Grass Finished. Our cattle are never given hormones, any type of steroids or growth enhancing medications. We do NOT feed them corn, chicken litter or cotton gin waste. Their diet is grass and hay. We give them minerals and salt as needed. We vaccinate them for diseases and parasites under the oversight of a veterinarian. Our meat is inspected and approved during processing by a USDA inspector and carries the USDA seal of certification.”
*GROUND BEEF, 93% LEAN
*GROUND BEEF PATTIES
*SIRLOIN TIP ROAST
*CHUCK ROAST
*BRISKET
*STEAKS: Filet, Rib Eye, NY Strip, T-Bone
*STEW MEAT
**SOUP BONES, MARROW BONES, OXTAIL
SPRING HILL FARMS…
NUT BUTTER now available…PEANUT BUTTER is BACK! Great with their Honey Wheat Bread and a market jam, jelly or honey…healthy & delicious!

OCHEESEE CREAMERY …

Thanks Jennifer of SANDSPUR Farms for Teaming Up with Ocheesee Creamery to deliver Local, Grass Fed Milk & Milk Products to Market At Dothan! The following information is from Ocheesee’s website:
" We’re a small, three-generation dairy in Calhoun County, Florida, and we’re bringing back the healthy goodness of whole milk and other dairy items. When you taste the difference and see the healthy benefits of milk items that come from grass-happy cows, you’ll be enjoying whole milk items again and will know that you’ve made the healthy choice. That’s right, we’re stepping back to a time when cows grazed on pasture land, like it used to be, and they got all the benefits of the fresh air, the sunlight, and pastures full of fresh green grass. Studies show that cows that are allowed a primary diet of fresh grass produce milk with five times as much unsaturated fat than cows fed processed grains. That’s really good news for people who want the benefits of whole milk but need to reduce their “bad” cholesterol counts. Most dairy items in the U.S. come almost exclusively from cows that are fed hay and grains from feed lots, and so whole milk has gotten a bad reputation due to the saturated fat and cholesterol levels. According to Michelle McGuire, associate professor at Washington State University, “Whole milk is not the villain!”
In addition to the dairy items you would expect, we offer an item you don’t find just everywhere; pasteurized, non-homogenized cream-top milk, which is a hands-down favorite of our guests and our regular customers as well. We are also the only dairy in the state that makes our own butter.
We choose to deliver our milk items in recyclable glass bottles for several reasons:
milk tastes better in glass,
glass is better for the environment, and because it is nostalgic. Many older people enjoy our items because it reminds them of their growing-up days when milk in glass bottles was the norm"

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BOTTLE DEPOSIT OF $3 FOR EACH BOTTLE ORDERED ON FIRST ORDER. RETURN CLEAN BOTTLE EACH WEEK TO RECYCLE & AVOID $3 BOTTLE FEE. THANK YOU***

CHECK OUT WHATS NEW…
Ms Emma has added Spinach & Mushroom, Kale & Mushroom, Red Beans & Rice – Frozen, Old Fashioned Butternut Cake and a French Green Bean & Wild Rice Casserole. All great “Meatless Monday” options!

#SHOPLOCAL…
PLEASE SUPPORT these LOCAL businesses! “It’s not hard to support your local economy. Just shift your spending to local independents. Every bit counts.” #ShopLocal. Order Online @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net

DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS…
Now accepting Debit & Credit cards @ Market at Dothan when you PICK UP your order. Using SQUARE, is a FLEXIBLE payment option that allows you to get receipts via email or text message. EASY & CONVENIENT way to pay!

EASY & CONVENIENT Online Ordering @
www.MarketAtDothan.locallygrown.net

Farm to Table Recipes

STRAWBERRY FIELDS

Original recipe makes 6 servingsChange Servings
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint strawberries, sliced
1 (8 ounce) mixed baby greens
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Notes / Directions
1. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl to make the dressing.

2. Toss the strawberries, baby greens, cranberries, and onion together in a bowl; top with the feta cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the salad to serve.

Citrus County Locally Grown:  April 23rd

Our growers thank you for supporting local growers and businesses. Your orders make a real difference

Capt Tim is back from vacation with his fresh – never frozen- seafood. And he has a NEW offering…a delectable crab salad. (And yes, I did put him back on the market…sorry about last week!)

3 Rock Farm
Farm Fresh Eggs are 10% off in both 18 packs and dozens. Stock up now!
This week we have Microgreens (Arugula, Bok Choy, Mild Brassica, Spicy Brassica, Sunflower and Radish!) plus baby Collards, Baby Bok Choy and more of the wonderful Organic Blueberries!

Coffey Break Farm has eggs, goat milk and goat cheese. Please note: there is a 3 log minimum per person when ordering cheese; not to worry you’ll have too much…these freeze wonderfully. Flavors for this week are garlic basil, honey cranberry pecan, chocolate cherry, and Plain.

A reminder…COW MILK IS STILL AVAILABLE! Since we need to get our order to the farm on Tuesday, we will stop taking orders for milk, MONDAY NIGHT. Please place your orders early!

Thank you for supporting your On-Line Farmers Market. Your purchases have made a difference to many families

Your CCLG Team

THE MARKET IS OPEN
The link below will take you there.

www.citruscounty.locallygrown.net/.*

Northeast Georgia Locally Grown:  Northeast Georgia Locallygrown Availability list for April 17

The market is now open for orders.

Statesboro Market2Go:  The market is open!

Strawberries, carrots, garden peas, sugar snaps, fava beans, and so much more – be sure to order this week!!!

Independence,VA:  The MArket is open for orders to be picked up April 24th

Friends of the Market,
The online market will be open this coming Friday, April 24th and May 1st and then we move back to the REAL Market at Independence Town Park on May 8th!
Thanks for shopping on-line this winter.
Here are the links:http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market/
you can also get there from the newly redesigned webpage, www.independencefarmersmarket.org

Augusta Locally Grown:  Weblog Entry

SIGN UP FOR THE BENDERDINKER!!!!!!
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 … We are truly honored to be the nonprofit beneficiary of this amazing & whimsical event. It’s all about kayaking/local food/local music and good, clean fun. Founder Kristina Williams has outdone herself with the addition of giant lawn games for our 4th annual. Oh, and there will be a beer garden to match. We are blessed with the dozens and dozens of volunteers who have signed up to make it all happen. Psyched to have the Soul City Sirens helping with land logistics. Grateful that Escape Outdoors has donated a beautiful paddleboard to raffle. Appreciative for the food donations & discounts we’ve received from farmers for river sampling. And thrilled that Slow Food CSR will be vending some pretty fantastic local food at the festival. So, go find yourself a river-worthy vessel, sign up, and support Augusta Locally Grown! www.benderdinker.com.

Also going on at ALG:

SAT, APR 18 – COMMUNITY COMPOST START-UP WITH G.R.O.W. HARRISBURG AT THE ICEBOX MINISTRIES CAMPUS … What happens when you combine alpaca poo, mushroom waste and sun-dried hydrilla from the canal? We’re about to find out! Come help us prepare a community compost area on our soon-to-be urban farm education center in Augusta. Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to sign up to help. 9am-12noon. Bring your work gloves and water bottle. Big hugs to GRU Biology/Urban Ecology professor Dr. Donna Wear for advising! More hugs to Buena Vista Fiber Farm and Honey Creek Mushroom Farm for their contributions.

SAT, APR 18 – ALPACA SHEARING DEMO AT BUENA VISTA FARM … You are invited to watch the alpacas get a woolcut at Buena Vista Farm in Beech Island, SC. Learn about the fiber arts and share a grilled lunch. Free. Email farmer John Tolley to reserve your spot and get directions: bvalpacas@hotmail.com.

TUE, APR 21 – “MY MARKET CLUB” STARTS AT THE VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET … ALG is honored to be selected by Georgia Organics as a “My Market Club” participant. This program welcomes newcomers to our farmers markets with a $5 market token, with subsequent rewards for 2nd and 3rd visits. Repeat customers are also rewarded with a chance to win our monthly market gift basket. Every Tuesday, across from the Kroc Center. And yes! — we double EBT!!!

THU, APR 23 – “MY MARKET CLUB” STARTS AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET … Many thanks to our board member and market ambassador Kisha Burke for making the My Market Club happen at both markets. The Evans Towne Farmers Market is held every Thursday, 4:30pm-7pm, behind the Columbia County Library. Cooking demos, live music, kids culinary activities, wonderful company. And yes! – we double EBT too!

SAT, APR 25 – BENDERDINKER!

SUN, APR 26 – GREASE! ALG student intern Tabias W. is performing in A.R.C.’s musical production of Grease in Augusta. ALG has received a donation to purchase 10 tickets; we’ll be giving them out first-come, first-serve for Sunday’s performance. Come fill the auditorium with us! Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to get yours.

SAT-SUN, MAY 2-3 – LOW DOWN THROW DOWN … Honored and flat out stoked that ALG has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of the Soul City Sirens Roller Derby tournament this May Day weekend. Come throw a few back, get in touch with your inner queen and support the local foods movement. Proceeds will go to our FVRx program for women and their children. Tourney runs 8am-8pm, both days, at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. Visit soulcitysirens.com. And yes, we’re looking for a few kickin’ volunteers to run our booth too!

SAT-SUN, MAY 2-3 – ICEBOX MINISTRIES MAY DAY PLAY DAY … There are amazing things happening in local foods on Fenwick Street in Harrisburg. At the center of it are the good folks of Icebox Ministries and other partners of G.R.O.W. Harrisburg. Come join us in a two-day renovation of an old florist shop at Icebox Ministries’ new urban campus. We’ll use it as a teaching kitchen for the Fruit & Veggie Rx program this summer. Okay, so this might sound like more of a “work day” than a “play day” … but believe me … it’s all fun. Work starts at 9am each day and goes til we’re exhausted. Painting, flooring, general cleaning up. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to volunteer.

SAT, MAY 2 – SOUTHERN MADE, STORE GRAND OPENING … Congratulations to three local farmers for announcing the grand opening of their new fiber arts store “Southern Made” on Sat, May 2, 10am-5:30pm. Located at 1808 Broad Street, Augusta. Come see what it’s all about with Hard Earth Farm of Modoc, SC, Phoenix Farm Fiber in Beech Island, SC and Bella Luna Sheep & Wool Farm of Washington, GA.

FRI & SAT, MAY 22-23 – SHADOW BBQ RETURNS! – This local competition bbq team will again compete in “BANJO-B-QUE,” a nationally-sanctioned event in Evans! Better yet, they feature local meats from local farmers while also promoting Augusta Locally Grown. ALG board president Amy Sutter and her hubby Patrick head it all up! Save this date, buy your tickets and GO SHADOW BBQ!!!

SUN, MAY 31 – FAMILY FARM DAY … Come meet your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce in Grovetown. Show up anytime between 2pm-6pm to see the goings on at this bio-diverse local farm. Seasonal samples and young farm animals make it all the more fun. Save the date.
MON, JUNE I – RAINWATER WORKSHOP FOR URBAN VEGGIE GARDENS … Join us for another “pop up” food-growing workshop. This one will be held at Bottle Tree Farm in Augusta. Instructors Candace & Nate Zukas will share the nitty gritty details of their own rain barrel system, which waters their beautiful urban farmette. 5:30pm-7pm. $5/person. This one will sell out fast!

TUE, JUNE 2 – FRUIT & VEGGIE RX … Augusta Locally Grown is truly honored to be a partner in the Fruit & Veggie Rx pilot project, a first-ever for the Southeast! The pilot will be hosted and coordinated by the Harrisburg Family Healthcare clinic, funded and designed by Wholesome Wave Georgia, educationally enhanced by Icebox Ministries, academically enhanced by Emory University, held together by Good Neighbor Ministries/St. Luke UMC, and made real by medical student volunteers from MCG. Augusta Locally Grown is the project’s cheerleader. June 2 is the project’s kick-off date! Your donations would be very much appreciated.

SUN, JUN 14 — BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN DAY … Grateful to include the farmers at Herb & Berries Farm of Montmorenci, SC, (near Aiken) in our mix. We’ll join forces with them in June to host a pick-your-own morning. Attendance is free; self-picked blueberries cost a 2.50/lb. Come early; beat the heat. More details soon!

TBA IN JULY — BUCKET GARDENING with Stephanie, at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta!

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen to feature your special something in this one-of-a-kind event.

Cheers!?Kim

Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville :  Market is Open!

The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!

Thank you for your cooperation in adapting to the new Market hours!

Joyful thoughts and bountiful blessings,

~Maryanne


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