The Weblog
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.
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: New items on the market!
Hey there! I think I was so excited about the Fry Farm announcement that I forgot to tell you what’s new on the market this week!!
Thanks for all the positive feedback already from those of you that know Fry Farm and have purchased from them at the Suwanee Farmers Market! Glad we can get their delicious produce all year long now!
New on the market
Peppers Green Bell
Vegetable – Popcorn ‘Calico’
Vegetable – Popcorn ‘Robust Yellow’
Vegetable – Turnips ‘Hakurei’ (with tops)
Veggies – Kale ‘Red Russian’
Vegetable – Pole Bean
Vegetables – Green Beans ‘Roma’
Herb – Thyme
Herb – Rosemary
Herb – Sage
Herb – Parsley ’ Italian Flat Leaf ’
Soap – Buffalo Tallow – Variety 3 Pack
Body Butter – Mama’s Love Herbal Tallow Butter for Eczema & Rashes
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: New Farm & Group Buy Collagen/Gelatin
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Have a question for other co-op members
Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op
New Grower: Fry Farm
New Grower: Fry Farm
I am very excited to welcome Vicky and Steve Fry of Fry Farm in Bethlehem, GA to our family of growers and vendors!!http://www.fry-farm.com/
Their family has been gardening and growing food for decades, and their passion for producing and eating local, organically grown fruits and vegetables drove them to make their products available to the public.
Fry Farm NEVER uses chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or GMO seed to grow their produce. The farm is inspected and certified under the Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) program and the letter of certification can be found on their website. They only use trusted sources to obtain untreated and organic seed.
Yesterday I visited the farm and met with Vicky. I can tell by talking with her that their family finds great joy in being good stewards of the land, thus providing great tasting, fresh produce to their customers. This definitely drives their success!
They will be providing the co-op locally grown fruits and vegetables. Click this link to see their expected growing schedule I am very excited that they are part of our co-op! Please show them your support!
Market News
My Daily Bread is on the Market this week!
My Daily Bread will be listing their items every other week. Feel free to double up on items that you would purchase weekly. Breads, tortillas, muffins, and other items freeze well. Stock up!
Group Buy- Great Lakes Collagen/Gelatin (Grass Fed)
This weekend we will have our Group Buy for Great Lakes Gelatin- Grass Fed Collagen & Gelatin!
We order collagen every 2 months. One can of collagen/gelatin is a 2 month supply for 1 person. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
The prices include our discounted group buy price, sale price (if applicable), shipping, fees and taxes.
THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP THIS TUESDAY.
I will place our group order on Monday and expect it will be available for pick up within 2 weeks. This is a prepaid pre-order, so payment is expected this Tuesday. If you are only ordering Green Pasture or Great Lakes products this week, please drop a check in the mail or online payment on the co-op market website.
If you are new to the co-op and/or Collagen, I have a section at the bottom of this weblog that discusses the benefits of this amazing product.
New Items on the Market
Pork – Cubed Pork Steak
Eggs Medium Pastured , Organic
Eggs Large Pastured , Organic
Volunteers Needed
What makes you happy? One answer is so counter-intuitive that only people who have experienced it believe it. Did you know that there are 40 studies that show there is a connection between health, happiness and selflessness! Here is a link to a great message from Andy Stanley What Makes You Happy?
Please consider volunteering. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
WE NEED 1 VOLUNTEER THIS TUESDAY FOR THE 5PM SHIFT!!
THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Chuck, Brenda, and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up
No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Group Buys
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Grass Fed Collagen/ Gelatin- 10/9 – 10/11
Grass Fed Cheese – 10/23 – 10/25
Unrefined Sea Salt – 11/6 – 11/8
Wilderness Family Naturals – 11/20 – 11/22
VitalChoice – Seafood only 12/4 – 12/6
Great Lakes Collagen Info
Great Lakes Gelatin (the Green can) Collagen Hydrolysate (beef kosher) Unflavored
Gelatin (also known as cooked collagen) has wonderful anti-inflammatory and anti-aging qualities, as it helps to fill in the missing amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) in the standard American diet. This is a completely different from the jiggly gelatin product most of us grew up eating as kids.
Homemade bone broth is chock full of gelatin and very nutrient dense but Great Lakes Gelatin- Collagen is a convenient way to get gelatin consistently into your diet.
What is Collagen Hydrolysate?
Hydrolyzed Collagen is the unique combination of amino acids in concentrated levels that promotes rapid re-production of blood cells for healing and conditioning over other proteins especially for bone and joint health care. This low molecular weight protein is easily digested for healthy enrichment in minutes after ingestion. It will not congeal because it has been hydrolyzed for quick assimilation and improved hydration to the connective tissue. Collagen is important to nitrogen balance, now considered an anti-aging product as it supports age related cartilage damage, and collagen loss. source: http://greatlakesgelatin.com/)
How do I use this product?
You can mix it in drinks, shakes, smoothies, or add a tablespoon to your favorite recipe to give it an anti-inflammatory protein boost. It will dissolve in cold liquids very easily.
How Much Do You Need?
Recommended dosage: Take one rounded tablespoon (10-12 g) in the morning, and the same amount before going to bed in the late evening which will help reduce appetite. This product has a low molecular weight so it will dissolve in cold, warm, or hot liquids.
Important Note: Remember not to get too carried away with gelatin. Adding too much too quickly can cause digestive issues: bloating, loss of appetite, stomach ache are just a few side effects.
It’s important to remember that more gelatin is not always better, especially if you are adding it to your diet for the first time.
Gelatin should be used in addition to a nutrient dense diet and not to replace real food like homemade bone broths and grass fed meats.
It is also really important to take this daily. You will see maximum results if you include it in your daily routine.
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I have heard dozens of success stories from co-op members and my own family members. Please feel free to email me your personal testimony on your experience with this product!
Additional links and sources:
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/#sthash.lGTNErFi.dpuf
http://butternutrition.com/what-you-dont-know-about-gelatin-may-hurt-you-5-things-you-need-to-know/
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/
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!
GFM : Just Around the Corner !
Wow, Our Halloween Bash is just around the corner. Christmas is not far behind that.
Be sure and come out on the 17th, and support your locally talent, and farmers. There will be a lot to choose from. From Food to Gifts, and more. Spoil yourself, buy yourself something pretty or good to eat.
Some of the items that will be for sell are listed right here on the online market. Why not make sure you get the one you want by pre-ordering now and pick it up on Saturday the 17th.
Our many talented vendors are waiting to hear from you.
Thank You
The Vendors, Staff, and Board of
Greeneville’s Oldest, Established Farmers Market
CSA Farmers Market: Growing Season Update Oct 8, 2015
The cabbage butterfly are still hanging out, they are a wonderful creature to watch as they bounce from plant to plant looking for a home for their eggs. I actually enjoy watching them and if it wasn’t for the evil activities of their children (caterpillars) eating and pooping on the cabbage, kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts and other plants we would let them alone. Next year we will have to release some natural predators of these butterflies.
Ducks on the pond, they are not real ducks, just fake ducks marking areas where the pond is being aerated, the aeration improves the water quality for irrigation as well as it helps fish to survive over the winter.
It is the time of year that the growers close up their hoop-houses to protect the plants from the frost. Also the ground is being worked so that fall cover crops can be sowed and plowed under next spring to help add organic matter to the soil.
Inside work continues as we prepare for new plantings, in one hoop house all the beds are changing direction so that we can do smaller plantings more often and more variety.
The clover is actually a cover crop, it is good for the bees and beneficial insects as well as it competes well with unwanted weeds and adds nutrients to the soil. As always it is nice to see the periodic 4-leaf clover, as often time farming seems like luck when we are at the mercy of the weather.
NEW PICK UP LOCATION
We are pleased to announce that Nature’s Better Way in Metamora as a new pick up location. If you live in the Dryden or Metamora area you may find their store a perfect location. It is a Herbal Vitamen Shop on the North West corner of M-24 and Dryden Rd.
Thank You to Judy and Chuck Erkfitz owners and operators of this store.
Me, My Health & Eyes News
Me, My Health and Eyes. Patricia Aldrich is heading to to Florida for the winter. Her business will not be available as pick up location during the winter months, from Dec 4 until sometime in the late spring early summer.
Her business practice will continue on every aspect by means of Skype, email, mail and phone. She will also have a biweekly newsletter Via email and a website is under construction. She will have winter visits to Michigan to do in person consults. Because of her seasonal relocation, the CSA is in need of an alternative new delivery/pick up location in the Lake Orion area. If you know of a chiropractor, Natural Practitioner, Storefront that would be willing, please contact the CSA Farmers Market at 810-688-7442 or via email.
Superior Seasons: Local Thanksgiving
Order ingredients for your Thanksgiving Feast until 4:30 pm TODAY for Pickup or Delivery this Saturday! We are still offering HOME DELIVERY to Individual customers! Restaurants, Institutions, and other wholesale customers can access delivery with wholesale pricing – ask us how! CLICK HERE, to see what’s available, set up your account, and order.
What’s Featured and New?
Come see the new products online including tomatoes and coffee! Click HERE to find vegetables, meats, syrups, milled products, bath and beauty products, and more!
Republican Valley Produce: The market is open!
Orders will be due by Saturday at 10:00 pm.
Thanks,
Jay
Gwinnett Locally Grown: NEW Referral Program - Market OPEN
Starting TODAY!
Refer-a-Friend Program
Beginning this week, we are implementing a new referral program. When a customer views their cart, there is a spot for comments that says “comments for market managers”. When a new customer puts YOUR name in the comments section of their first order, they will be credited $5 off that order and YOUR account will be credited $5 off your next order. Refer as many people as you want, but they must be new customers placing their first order. Your $5 off discounts can add up quickly, so hurry and tell a friend!Don’t forget to follow us on facebook and on instagram @gwinnettlocallygrown for discount codes and promotions!
With today’s e-mail, I am not including a total list of our market products. I would like to eliminate unnecessary length to the e-mails you receive. How do you feel about this change? I’m always listening to your suggestions.
The market is open! Happy ordering!
Amanda
The Market is open Thursday at 9am – Monday at noon
After Monday at noon, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning.
Pick up your order Tuesday from 4-7pm only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019.
New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
As Always….
Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living.
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your input!
Remember…
The Market has extended their hours! The Market is now open for pickup from 4-7pm on Tuesday!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Amanda Berjeski
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.
Palouse Grown Market: Open!
Good morning!
Palouse Grown Market is open and taking orders for the week.
Check out the abundance grown right here, on the Palouse!
Thanks for buying local,
Holly
Market Manager
PGM.locallygrown.net
Tullahoma Locally Grown: October 7 - Market News
Good Morning.
Your Tullahoma Locally Grown Market is open until noon today. There is still time to order items you want this week and to support your dining plans this weekend.
News this week are Austrian Winter Pea Shoots and Gluten Free Pumpkin Donut Bites.
_We are continually upgrading and organizing the market’s website. The categories are being condensed, so if you have any difficulty finding a product, please use the search function. We welcome any suggestions and feedback. _
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
New Field Farm's Online Market: Weblog Entry
Greetings,
A few small green cabbages survived the porcupines (I caught another tonight in the kale)so we have some to offer.
There’s some nice Summer Crisp lettuce that got nipped by frost so we’re offering that for a bit less than usual.
The hoop house has a nice stand of lettuce, kale, arugula and spinach so we’ll see how long we can offer greens into the fall.
Still lots of onions, potatoes, carrots, leeks, kale, chard, spinach and bok choy.
Looks like we’ll have a little honey to offer again this year once we extract it.
Enjoy the beautiful autumn and thank you for your orders.
Tim