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.
ALFN Local Food Club: ALFN Market Is Open
The first day of fall was a few days ago, and the signs of fall produce are in the market. You can pick up turkey and pig down payments, apples are ready for consumption, and butternuts squashes are in supply. Check out what is new and make your orders; the market is open.
News & Updates
I just found out from previous ALFN leaders that October 10th is CRAZY! Due to the Race for the Cure events in downtown Little Rock, including events held at Christ Church, ALFN will not be able to run a market. Consequently, this will be the last market week until after the event. You may want to stock up on essential items to get through October 10th. In the meantime, enjoy the local events and pink explosion.
The violence in Syria and the resultant mass migration of people attempting access into Europe is a sad narrative from the series on human life. These events are not new to the human saga, but are paradigmatic of the drama of homo sapiens on Earth. Conflict often leads to mass migration. In the past, glacial fields were traversed, menacing mountain ranges crossed, and expansive uncharted seas sailed. Ancient peoples carried a bit of home with them. Most importantly, “home” was carried as seeds in pouches to germinate a similar way of life in the land ahead. Today, refugees cross barbed wire and chain-linked fence with empty pockets. Due to our technological prowess, many researchers are concerned that we could inadvertently permanently cut off our access to home in the form of seeds. Did you know eight years ago, the Norwegian government built a massive seed vault that currently holds over 850,000 types of seeds? The project was envisioned to be the final backup to possible catastrophes that would wipe out seeds such as nuclear war, viral epidemics or meteor impacts. For the first time since inception, a request was made to withdraw seeds. The regional seed bank in Aleppo, Syria has lost some seeds due to the protracted war. The request is illustrative of the effects of conflict and migration.
The proverbial rented U haul on the road is representative of how westerners migrate to new jobs, new possibilities and new hope. We bubble wrap furniture and china, but rarely do we pack seeds. We archive pictures, store postcards, but often forget to carry food systems in our migrating patterns. I don’t think all of us can be farmers, but all of us should think about the seed banks and knowledge banks for food production in our local economies. It isn’t enough to simply rely on seed producers. I believe a local food economy is only as robust as the local networks and established traditions for saving seed. There are local networks in Arkansas working to do this, but I also believe local consumers and growers should cultivate cultures of saving and banking what we germinate. Conflict and migration will continue to be part of our narrative drama. Let’s return to the ancient practice of carrying local food systems with us in our pockets as well as our heads.
Be well,
Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager
Dodgeville, WI: Market Week Sept 27
As we look over the market participants and see what is happening at the Saturday Market, it looks like this will be the last week for the on line market. Information about the market will still be available but ordering will be closed for the season. If you have questions please contact the Manager at 608-345-5895.
Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open!
Saturday, October 3rd is the Homegrown Festival! The market will be setting up on Broadway St near the Alpine intersection. We LOVE partnering with other festivals and organizations. The market will still be open fom 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come shop with us and visit the Homegrown Festival as well.
There will be fresh locally grown and Certified Naturally Grown figs and chestnuts available this week and there will be samples of roasted chestnuts for you to taste.
Have a great week!
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Reminder: Place your co-op order today! Group Buy FCLO this weekend!
Just a friendly reminder that the market closes soon! Place your order before 6pm today.
Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.
Don’t forget to order milk and bread! Milk and bread orders look lower than normal…
Also, we are doing our monthly group buy with Green Pasture for fermented cod and skate liver oil. If you need some, don’t forget to order today.
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
See you on Tuesday!
Bedford County: Locally Grown is open...
Bedford County Locally Grown
How to contact us:
Our Website: bedfordcounty.locallygrown.net
Email: botanicalharmony@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/bedfordcountylocallygrown
On Thursdays: 865 Union St. Shelbyville, Tennessee
On Instagram: @bedfordclocallygrown
Call: 931 – 952 – 1224
The Market Is Open!
Good day,
A big welcome to a new producer Bloomin’ Shrooms bringing some beautiful shiitake mushrooms and more in the future.
Fountain Springs is back this week!
Rocky Glade Farm has more ginger and garlic and so much more. Erdmann Farm has okra and jalapeno peppers for end of summer treats.
Mary’s Organic Foods offers extracts for delicious winter baking!
Thank you for the support of this wonderful market in Shelbyville! What a treat to have such amazing growers/artists, etc bringing us wholesome things.
See y’all Thursday!
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Important Market Information
Customers have from Saturday 5pm until Tuesday at 9pm to place orders. The market will be closed Tuesday evening.
On Thursday’s from 4:45pm – 6:00pm customers can pick up their orders at 865 Union St Shelbyville, TN 37160 (opposite Piggly Wiggly). This is where customers are to pay for their orders in check or cash.
If you have any problems or any questions please do not hesitate to ask (our contact info is above)
Recipes
Please, share your recipes with us on the website, on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Bedford County Locally Grown products, so we can try it too!
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!
Ashleigh + Tracey
See the full product list here: bedfordcounty.locallygrown.net
Dothan, Alabama: Happy Fall... News from Aughtmon, Horton, Sandspur & Spring Hill...
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
FALL NEWS from Vendors…
AUGHTMON 1918…
“This week the loofah soaps are $2.00 off, now $5.00. Better stock up with these prices. Also this week with every order of $12 or more you will receive a free 8 ounce bottle of lotion, a retail value of $7.50.”
CASABLANCA RANCH…
Grass Fed Beef RESTOCKED & CORNISH CROSS HENS AVAILABLE! BLACK AUSTRALORP & DARK CORNISH COMING SOON!
LOCAL GRASS FED, GRASS FINISHED BEEF, LOCALLY PROCESSED BY USDA FACILITY…Half Beef Available 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
*SIRLOIN TIP ROAST
*CHUCK ROAST
*BRISKET
*STEAKS: Filet, Rib Eye, NY Strip
*STEW MEAT
****SOUP BONES, MARROW BONES, OXTAIL
HORTON FARMS…
PEPPERS, 3 varieties,
Raspberry Chocolate Sauce
Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Strawberry Balsamic Sauce
All Natural Sunscreen
Blackberry Peach Preserves
Old Fashioned Peach Preserves
Peach Salsa -Ros recommends this on Fish Tacos!
PRICELESS HEALTH FARM & HYDROPONICs…
CSA shares are back…Unique & diverse Priceless products available. Check it out.
SANDSPUR FARMS
PORK is RESTOCKED
BEEF cuts still AVAILABLE
We raise our animals to the highest standards and it only makes sense for them to be processed in the highest standards also. Our processor is a federally inspected USDA facility that is also Animal Welfare Approved.
NEW . . .
Romaine Lettuce
Curly Kale
Cherry & Roma Tomatoes
MORE VEGGIES COMING SOON!
Applesauce
Apple pie filling in a jar
Cranberry Sauce
Grape Jelly
Peach Jelly
Pear Jelly
Frozen, old fashioned biscuit
SPRING HILL FARMS…
“Spring Hill Farm – New product added . . Southern Muscadine Grape Jelly. Grab an extra jar to keep on hand for a taste of the summer when the weather turns cooler. We love it with a toasted and buttered slice of our English Muffin Bread! And have you tried our Spring Hill Farm honey? Many have said it is the “best they have ever tasted!” Thank you for shopping local!
We now have 2015 Spring Hill Farm honey available! Also, look for a new flavor of peanut butter – Maple!! We have also added 2 new flavors of hummus with more flavors to come in the next few weeks. Yum! Thank you for shopping local! "
REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE…
1. BRING US YOUR REUSABLE BAGS (2)
2. WE LABEL IT WITH YOUR NAME &
FILL YOUR ORDER USING YOUR BAG
3. RETURN EMPTY BAG TO REFILL
#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 when you PICK UP your order during designated Market hours of 10A-12P on Fridays. 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
Spring Hill Spicy Ranch & Red Potato Pizza
Ingredients:
1 Spring Hill Farm Olive Oil Pizza Crust
3 red potatoes, sliced very thin
½ cup thinly sliced onion
½ cup thinly sliced green pepper
3 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Spring Hill Farm Spicy Ranch Dressing, made according to directions
Top pizza crust with sliced potatoes, onions, and peppers. Sprinkle bacon and cheese over top. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and drizzle Spicy Ranch Dressing over the top. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: Bluebird Hill Berry Farm
Just a note to let you know that Bluebird Hill Berry Farm is on vacation for this market but will return for the next market.
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: The market is now open for ordering
Good Morning Everyone!!!
The Spa City Co-op market is now open for ordering at spacity.locallygrown.net. Please place your orders before Tuesday at 9 pm, and plan to pick up your orders at Emergent Arts on Friday October 2nd from 3:30 – 5:30, preferably before 5 pm.
Don’t forget – this market has no paid positions, so we NEED VOLUNTEERS to run every market. It’s fun, you get a $5 gift card, and you learn so much about local foods in Arkansas.
this market’s manager
Karen Schuman
karenschuman9@gmail.com
501-276-3318