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.
Conyers Locally Grown: Available for Friday October 23
Hello, I hope this finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. We will see you on Friday between 5-7 at Copy Central.
Thank you,
Brady
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for October 22
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
We’re coming into the traditional time of year where growers get together to share what they’ve learned from another season out in the fields, to teach new farmers how to get started, and to have a communal meal made with food supplied by those same growers. If you’re wanting to learn more about sustainable growing in the south, one of my favorite conferences of the year recently opened up for registration. The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group has a long history of education and activism, and their annual conference in January is a can’t miss event. This year, its 25th, it will be in January 27-30th in Lexington, Kentucky. You can learn more about the conference here http://www.ssawg.org/january-2016-conference/ and then register right here http://www.ssawgconference.org/. I’ll see you there!
Another great conference is much closer, both in time and space. The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association is a farmer-driven, membership-based non-profit organization that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic foods by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building the systems family farms need to thrive, and educating communities about local, organic agriculture. Their conference moves around from year to year, but this year it is being held up in Durham, NC, and would be worth the drive. I attended years ago when it was held in Greenville, and learned quite a lot. It’s since expanded to include many tracks beyond farming, including general gardening, local food business, cooking, and more. It’s being held in just a few weeks, on November 6-8. You can find out more and register here: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/sac/.
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!
Republican Valley Produce: Beef and (insert any veggie), The market is open
The market is open. I get asked how do I use (insert name of vegetable) I usually say by putting it in a stir-fry. Here is one of our families favorite recipes. We use any meat and any vegetables. In the picture below we use purple and green daikon, bell pepper, onion, and bok choy.
Give it a try if you like.
We have been busy digging sweet potatoes and weeding spinach and prepping other crops for the winter. The spinach looks awesome. I am very hopeful that it will keep growing and we will be ready to harvest a limited supply starting in Early November and full production by Thanksgiving.
Orders are due by 10 pm on Saturday.
Have a good weekend.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons cornstarch,divided 1/2 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons water, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 lb boneless round steak 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips ( we have used stew meat, pork chops, chicken and even turkey) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 cups broccoli florets (we use any veggies we have on hand, bell peppers, carrots, radishes, turnips, daikon radishes, or bok choy) 1 small onion, cut into wedges 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger hot cooked riceDirections
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth. Add beef and toss. In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm. Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes. Return beef to pan. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over rice.http://www.food.com/recipe/the-best-easy-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-99476
DeForest, WI: Availability for Week of October 18
Again this week there will be squash and pumpkins available on Friday.
Since they vary so much in size, we let you pick yours at the time of pickup.
Lots of peppers- both sweet and hot – were picked before the frost and should also be available during pickup.
Please be sure to check out the listing of available veggies when you come on Friday.
If you have a Forest Run Farm Farmstand CSA, please try to use up your remaining punches in the next couple of weeks.
Remember: pickup is from 4-6pm on Friday for the rest of the season.
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for October 18th
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net
Recipes
*Sautéed Greens with Fresh Turmeric *
Fresh tumeric really packs a flavor punch and makes cooked greens exciting again!
2 Bunches Mixed Hearty Greens – Kale, Chard, Collards, etc.
2 T Olive Oil
Juice from 1 lemon
1-2 Small Knobs Fresh Turmeric, peeled
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Rinse the greens and chop into large strips. If you are using kale, remove the center stem before you chop it.
That orange liquid in the sautee pan is flavor gold. If you don’t eat the greens right away, be sure to store them with their liquid…
That orange liquid in the sautee pan is flavor gold. If you don’t eat the greens right away, be sure to store them with their liquid…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the greens and a splash of water. Sauté until the greens start to wilt and release their liquid. Add salt and pepper and a squeeze from the lemon.
Turn off the heat and use a zester to grate the fresh turmeric into the satuee pan. Toss with the greens and then serve. Not cooking the turmeric will ensure that the full flavor doesn’t dissipate.
Market News
Hello!
This Fall weather is so beautiful – the veggies and farmers are loving it!
Lots of beautiful produce up this week and a few things to point out:
The freeze on Saturday night did the bell peppers in. This will be their last week. Bell peppers are easy to freeze – just chop them up and stick them in a freezer bag to use later. The texture changes a bit, but the flavor is still good.
Rocky Glade farm has fresh turmeric this week! In addition to fresh ginger and freshThai ginger, galangal, these fresh dug roots are such a delicious treat . All have great health benefits and are a far cry from the dried out stuff in the store! When cooking with turmeric, a rule of thumb is 1 inch of fresh equals 1 TBSP of fresh grated or 1 teaspoon of dried ground turmeric. It is a very healthy addition to your meals or smoothies/juice.
The Bloomy Rind is back with their wonderful selection of artisan cheese, curated just for Fresh Harvest customers!
Dozen Bakery has its pumpkin -cranberry bread available! This delicious quick bread is an Autumnal tradition, and is great for breakfast, tea-time, dessert, and as a gift!
The freeze also did in the flowers! Flowers are done for the year! It is sad to have them go, as they bring such beauty to the weekly harvest! It was a great flower year and we really appreciate your support in buying local flowers.
Holiday time is fast approaching. We are planning on offering Wedge Oak Farm pasture-raised turkeys again this year! Delivery that week will be on Tuesday, November 24th, instead of Wednesday. The turkeys will be frozen, and you will be able to pick them up on Wednesday , November 18th or Tuesday, November 24th.
We appreciate your support, and will see 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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Dawson Local Harvest: All Hale Kale!
Dawson Local Harvest for October 23rd
All Hale Kale!
HI EVERYBODY!
Fall is in full swing, and along with the cool weather comes the cool seasonal Produce. LEILANI’S has added their great-tasting all-natural Kale to their Fall lineup. This super-food joins Spinach, Collards, ‘Peppermint’ Swiss Chard, Green and Purple Beans, and a whole host of Peppers. Try some Kale smoothies, blending with Carrot juice or Apple Juice.
Don’t forget The Harvest has frozen Georgia White Snrimp from TOM’S, Pork and free-range Eggs from FIVE HENS FARMS, a full listing from MY DAILY BREAD, Honey from BRADLEY’S, natural Bath and Beauty from HANALEI BATH, Lillian’s Sweet Hawaiian Sauce and plenty more. Check out the Menu today.
THE MARKET WILL OPEN at 8pm!
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
Gwinnett Locally Grown: Weblog Entry
The market closes tomorrow at noon! Place your orders now! See you at Tuesday’s market and workshop afterwards!
Don’t forget to follow us on facebook and on instagram @gwinnettlocallygrown for discount codes and promotions!
Upcoming Workshops
These are the upcoming workshops hosted at Rancho Alegre Farm:
Cooking w/ Esssential Oils – Tuesday, October 20 at 7 PM – Cost: FREE Come learn how easy it is to add essential oils to your everyday meal plans! It’s safe, natural and a great way to add yummy flavor to your meal!
Choose Natural Solutions for Your Health! – Thursday, November 5 at 7 PM – Cost – FREE – Come and learn how essential oils can replace many items you have in your home naturally!
Essential Oils for Mood Management – Tuesday, November 10 @ 10am – Cost – FREE – Join us as we discuss how essential oils can help with feelings of stress or jut helping manage your mood!
Healthy Eating for a New You – Thursday, November 19 at 7 PM – 9 PM- Cost: $15 – Enjoy a delicious meal with Kelia Bortini and her husband. They will show you how he achieved a 90 pound weight loss that he has sustained for 3 years now. They turned to whole foods and a new way of eating.
Visit ranchoalegrefarm.com for more information and as always, contact me for any questions or for more information!
See you Tuesday,
Amanda
-Market Manager
CLG: Opening Bell: Turnips, Kale, Tomatoes, Hummus!
Good afternoon,
Thanks to all the folks who sampled kombucha on Friday, many for the first time! Save a bundle and make a week’s worth at home in only 10 minutes once a week.
It’s not too early to be thinking about your Thanksgiving meals next month. Winter squash will last months if stored cool and dry. Apples for desserts. Pecans for pies. And canned goods for gift-giving. These cool mornings may slow some vegetables, while signaling others to grow. And there’s some much needed rain in the forecast finally!
Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table. And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)
The market is now OPEN for orders. Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve
ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. When you are done shopping, just hit the “proceed to checkout” button in your cart. You will then see the option to “Pay Now” with credit card near the bottom. Just follow the prompts to add your card. Be sure to read the screen until you see “Thank you for your order” on the top. If you need help, please call 339-7958. A 3% online payment convenience fee will be added when your card is charged.
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
The Wednesday Market: We're Open!
Good afternoon on this crisp autumn day!
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Check the website for this week’s product listings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
If you’re looking for something to do today, why not visit the Concord Jubilee? My family and I enjoyed our time there yesterday, and the weather could not have been more perfect.
Thank you to all of our customers for supporting locally grown agriculture and for choosing to purchase locally. And thank you to all of our farmers for growing such a bounty of wholesome foods. Know your farmer, know your food!
See you on Wednesday.
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!
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!
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