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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for June 18
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
There’s not much new to report this week. The summer fruits are really starting to come in, from blueberries to blackberries to tomatoes. The veggies are coming along, too. Looks like it’s going to be a scorcher this week, which will finish off most of the tender leafy greens. I think a few growers have lettuce in shade or under cloth, so we shouldn’t have to give up on salads yet.
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!
Upcoming Events
UGA Organic Farm Twilight Tour
Organic and sustainable agriculture experts from the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host the fourth annual Organic Twilight Tour on Tuesday, June 23, from 6-8 p.m at the Durham Horticulture Farm at 1221 Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville, Georgia. The open house is a chance for farmers and gardeners to learn about some of the newest research being conducted on the 90-acre farm, where the college’s organic research plots are located. Researchers and students will give talks and describe demonstration plots where the latest organic cultivation practices are tested. This open house is free and no registration is required. More information is available at SustainAgGa.org. A rain date is set for 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. For more information, check the UGA Sustainable Agriculture website at http://SustainAgGA.org or email Jessica Cudnik at jescud@uga.edu.
Inventing a More Sustainable Agriculture: Field Day at UGA J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center’s West Unit
Research faculty and University of Georgia Extension specialists with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are hosting a sustainable agriculture field day at the J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center in Watkinsville, Georgia, on Thursday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. Researchers will discuss the latest findings on production practices for corn and in forages that can help increase profitability and decrease environmental impacts. Farmers and those interested in conservation land management should plan to attend. Registration will be free and is on-site. Parking will be available at the Oconee CountyCivic Center at 2661 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville. Shuttles will transport participants to and from the J. Phil Campbell Sr. West Unit field site every 10 minutes. For more information, check the UGA Sustainable Agriculture website at http://SustainAgGA.org or email Jessica Cudnik at jescud@uga.edu.
UGA Extension’s School Garden Workshop for Teachers
University of Georgia Extension is hosting an online and hands-on training program for Georgia teachers who want to start new school gardens or maximize the use of existing school gardens. The workshop will cover garden care and maintenance as well as strategies to build lesson plans, around the school garden, that cover state standards in all subject areas. Teachers will leave with a complete lesson plan that can be used when they head back to class in the fall. The hands-on workshop portion of the class will be held at in Athens, Georgia, at UGArden on Thursday, June 25. Pre-registration is required and the course will cost $25. Teachers will receive a certificate of completion for their records. To register or for more information, visit http://ugaurbanag.com/schoolgarden.
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!
Green Fork Farmers Market: Weekly product list
Dear Green Fork Farmers Market Customers,
NEW this week: Beyond Organics has fresh garlic for sale. They also have yellow onions available, and Green Fork Farm has small salad onions and beets. Bee Well Gardens has listed some new plants, ready for your garden. Rachel will also be at the market this week.
Also available this week:
*Vegetables—Onions, beet greens, turnip greens, turnips, potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, and gourmet salad mix.
Herbs—Basil, sage, mint, lovage, fennel, parsley, oregano, and mixed herb bunches.
Eggs—Pastured chicken and duck eggs (half and whole dozen).
Meat—Pastured chicken and pork. (Beef coming soon)
Fermented foods—Sauerkraut and jalapenos.
Baked goods—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, fig trees, 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.
See you on Wednesday,
Green Fork Farmers Marke
Atlanta Locally Grown: Available for Saturday June 20
I hope this finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. Blueberries are in from Doe Creek Farm in Buckhead. They are fantastic. We got our first batch this week and I am certan you will enjoy them.
We also have logs of great pork ready for delivery. We have BBQ pigs for your fourth celebration and meat for your freezer.
We will see you one Friday between 5-7 at Copy Central.
Thank you,
Brady
DeForest, WI: Availability for Week of June 14
This week, Rusty Dog Coffee is still available.
Farmer Rich is hoping the weather cooperates and dries out the strawberries.
Forest Run continues to have fresh greens and is running a special on the remaining certified organic vegetable starts. It’s not too late to plant yours, they are still putting in tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons and more.
Please respect the market hours of 3 to 6pm on Friday. If you can’t make it during those hours, ask a friend to get your order for you.
Conyers Locally Grown: Available for Friday June 19
I hope this finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. Blueberries are in from Doe Creek Farm in Buckhead. They are fantastic. We got our first batch this week and I am certan you will enjoy them.
We also have logs of great pork ready for delivery. We have BBQ pigs for your fourth celebration and meat for your freezer.
We will see you one Friday between 5-7 at Copy Central.
Thank you,
Brady
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for June 14th
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net
Recipes
Kohlrabi and Carrot Slaw
serves 4-6
1 large kohlrabi, peeled, stems trimmed off, grated
1/4 head purple cabbage, shredded
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 red onion, grated
4 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Combine the kohlrabi, cabbage, carrots, onion, cilantro, and raisins (if using) in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour the dressing over the slaw and mix until fully coated. Chill for several hours before serving.
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Market News
Hello!
Summer is here, and so are the veggies! We’ve got a great selection for you this week – lots of new crops coming in as well as some lingering spring ones. There is a big diversity out there right now, so now is really the time to enjoy it!
Lots of flowers this week, too. The sunflowers are in, and are offered in straight bunches as well as being in the large bouquets.
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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Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open!
Market is open! I apologize that it’s late. Have a great week!
The Wednesday Market: Here is Your Friendly Reminder to Order!
Good afternoon!
The Wednesday Market is open for ordering. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. We have lots of nice summer items this week, including delicious herbs, blueberries, cucumbers, squash, zucchini and onions. Be sure to check the website for all of this week’s offerings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Anna Evans is reminding our customers that anyone bringing and using reusable shopping bags for the month of June will receive free sprigs of fresh rosemary while they last. First come, first served.
We hope everyone has a great Sunday afternoon, and we’ll see you at the Market!
Thanks,
Beverly
Russellville Community Market: RCM Opening Bell
Welcome to another RCM Market Week!
Be sure to check out the newly listed items this week! Lots of great, local products to be had!
Kent Walker cheeses are back! Be sure to check out what they’re selling this week!
Happy shopping! Eat Local!
Check out the “Featured Items” section as well as the “What’s New” section at the top of the market page for all the latest products available.
Be sure to “Like” our Facebook page for updates and food-related events in your community!
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. Remember, you have until 10:00pm Tuesday evening to place your orders.
Happy Shopping! See you on Thursday!
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
Dawson Local Harvest: Pig Out with free-range Pork and freshTomatoes!
Dawson Local Harvest for June 19th
Pig Out on free-range Pork and Tomatoes!!
HI EVERYBODY
Exciting news! LEILANI’S has fresh-picked ripe locally-grown Tomatoes, best available from our Heirloom cultivars. They also have pints of Black Cherry and Sun Sugar cherry Tomatoes. Tomato Heaven is Here! LEILANI’S has also added Broccoli to their extensive list of fresh locally-grown Veggies. And BRAMBERI FARM has added fresh Blackberries to their Raspberries listing, so more variety for your table.
Pork is Back! Five Hens Farms has added new offerings of free-range Pork including Pork Chops, Spare Ribs, Ham steaks, Sausage, and much more. You have really tasted Pork until you’ve tried free-range!
And speaking of Pork, if you want a great-tasting easy entree, get one of FIVE HENS’ Boston butts and glaze it with LILLIAN’S Sweet Hawaiian Sauce with a delicious sweet-salty oriental fusion. Simple yet delicious!
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