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CSA Farmers Market: Growing Season Update June 5
Cabbage planted on Paper at White Pine Farm (taken June 11)
Cucumbers in the hoop house (taken June 11)
The sweet potatoes slips have arrived and we will be planting them Saturday, if any one wants to experience planting sweet potatoes and come visit White Pine Farm on Saturday you can call us at 810-688-3192 to let make arrangements.
Early summer brings in many interesting creatures, we had a blanding turtle visit us and a rather unique spider that I have yet to identify which is still in a jar (I have given it many flies). The blanding turtles are land turtles whose numbers are declining because the raccoons like to eat their eggs. Wish I would have taken a picture of it (I think it was a her because she was digging a hole most likely to burry eggs)
The cucumbers are growing nicely in the hoophouse, this variety of cucumbers has tender seeds and a wonderful flavor. Outside the cabbage is planted in paper, the paper is approved for organic use and degrades over time back into the soil. The paper controls the weeds so we can focus our time on weeding onions and carrots.
Until Next Time
Marian Listwak
Palouse Grown Market: Healthy, Fresh, Local food with a Passion!
Hey There!
After visiting Palouse Prairie Farms today, I have a new burst of awe and amazement for the hard work and passion behind lots of our local farmers, who use this internal momentum to produce high-quality foods for our Community.
You can find many of those farmers right here, on Palouse Grown Market.
There’s nothing healthier or better than what these farmers produce!
Grass-fed and finished beef, raw milk cheese, naturally grown produce, free-range eggs, fresh-cut flowers, it’s all available in one easy online stop.
Enjoy shopping this week at http://pgm.locallygrown.net/
Thank you!
Holly
Market Manager
The Cumming Harvest - Closed: Newsletter - June 17, 2015
A NOTE ABOUT PEACHES – Organic peaches do not have any synthetic fungicide or petroleum-based wax to extend their naturally short shelf-life. We deliver them slightly firm, and they soften extremely quickly, so prepare to eat or process them within about two days of delivery.
Market Highlights
Royal Rose Bakery makes the best authentic French recipes using the freshest local ingredients. Add a French touch to your menu with mouth watering quiches originating from genuine French recipes. Enjoy these Quiches with your guests and children or just by yourself for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Choose from the following flavors in 5 inch or 12 inch quiches:
. Artichoke Blue Cheese
. Tomato Feta with Basil
. Canadian Bacon and Cheddar
. Vegetable Goat Cheese with Herbes de Provence (Zucchini, Red Peppers, Red Onions)
. Macaroni and Cheese
. Lorraine (Bacon and Gruyère Cheese)
. 3 Little Pigs (Ham, Bacon, Italian Sausage)
SALE This week:
. 12 inch Quiches-$29
. 5 inch Quiches-2 for $11
Look for Royal Rose products under “Bakery items” on the website.
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Farmer of the day:
WHOLESOME COUNTRY Julie Porath will be joining us this Saturday as our Farmer of the Day. Wholesome Country Farm is Animal Welfare Approved and Certified Naturally Grown. http://www.wholesomecountryfarm.com/
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FIVE HENS FARM
Check out the pasture raised pork raised by Five Hens Farm and just listed on the market.
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Leilani’s has listed the first of the red tomatoes, with more to come from others very soon!
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Keena’s Kake Designs has added a few prepared food items to her selection including tuna, chicken and egg salad.
Upcoming Events Around Town
Back to Eden: Experiencing Healing & Life Through Food
JUNE 20, 2015 – 9-7pm
Calling all local, non-GMO, organic, humane farmers & livestock handlers! First Alliance Church in Atlanta (near Decatur) is hosting an all-day, one-day event as a community service to raise awareness of the need to get back to local, organic food sources and to equip the community with practical steps. We want to support local, non-GMO, organic, humane farmers/livestock handlers by giving them the opportunity to have free booths at this event (with or without produce on hand) so that the community can meet you. We are still looking for farmers, dairies, beekeepers, etc., so please spread the word! For details please see our website or call me, Margarita Szechenyi, directly at 678-200-9712.
(This event is not a farmers market, but you can bring produce to sell if you have a business/vendor license, or you can receive donations for your produce. You are also welcome to bring small animals from your farm for children to pet. We are very interested in supporting small, new farms, beekeepers, etc., so while bringing produce is encouraged, it is not a requirement.)
Website: www.facatl.org/back-to-eden
Address: First Alliance Church, 2512 North Druid Hills Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-634-1209
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Organic Growing Course
August 29, 2015 – 9-4pm
Cane Creek Farm – Cumming, Georgia
Whether you’re interested in becoming an full-time organic farmer or you just want to produce delicious, healthy food in your backyard, Lynn Pugh’s legendary Organic Farming and Gardening course will teach you the basics so you can start growing sustainably.
Cane Creek Farm is the classroom, and you’ll engage in plenty of hands-on activities while you learn about everything from crop planning to soil biology. Its okay if you’re a total newbie!
And if you’re an experienced gardener, you’ll learn a lot too; Lynn teaches from the state’s first-ever organic curriculum, which she developed, and you’ll get a copy of this remarkable resource. You’ll also get to tour area farms and learn from other experienced farmers!
The course is offered in a series of 7 alternate Saturdays beginning August 29 and running every other week till November 21. Registration is through Georgia Organics at www.georgiaorganics.org/store. Cost is $475 or $450 for GO members.
Website: www.canecreekfarm.net
Address: 5110 Jekyll Road, Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (770) 889-3793
Pick Up Options
COLONY PARK PICK-UP This is our main location and all orders will be prepared for you for pick up at this location, 10am-12pm, if you don’t choose another option below. You can order and pick up meat and seafood at this location.
VICKERY PICK-UP – Vickery Village Cherry Street Taproom pick up is between 1:00-1:30pm. If you would like to pick up at Vickery choose VICKERY PICK-UP item in the categories on the The Market page/tab. Customers choosing to pick up at Vickery should not order meat or seafood as we cannot transport meat and seafood due to Dept. of Ag regulations. Prefer payment online, will accept check or cc in person.
DELIVERY to Vickery/Polo Area – Please add this item to your order if you would like delivery to your home on Saturday between 1:30-3pm. Only prepaid orders will be accepted. Deliveries will be dropped off at your front door. If you are not going to be home, please leave a insulated bag or cooler for your order. The delivery person is not responsible for making sure your food is in the appropriate container once dropped off. Please plan for possible rain and make sure your order will be protected. The delivery person will travel with your orders in insulated bags with ice packs to protect it during travel. No Meat or Seafood will be able to be delivered.
Group Buys
Green Pastures – The June order has arrived!
Butter – Butter is available at the market. The butter is not listed online, send an email to me to order or just ask when you come in to pick up. Each tub is 1 lb. for $6.50 and comes in unsalted and lightly salted. This shipment of butter is a very rich yellow color. It’s amazing how the butter changes with the seasons. Cows eating more green grass really makes for a richer butter.
Main Market Location and Pick Up
Building 106, Colony Park Dr. in the Basement of Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040. Pick up every Saturday between 10-12pm.
Google Map
To view the harvest today and tomorrow till 8pm, visit “The Market” page on our website, The Cumming Harvest
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!
Martin's Farmstand: U- pick Strawberries
We are opening the strawberry patches for u-pick this afternoon at 2 PM. The fields are behind our stand at 11 Needham road. The u-pick price this year is $1.40 per lb. The next picking times after today will be Saturday at 7 AM and then Wednesday June 24 at 2 PM again. There is no picking planned for Monday June 22.
We had a lot of damage from the frost on Memorial day weekend. The picking conditions are very poor. You should only expect to get a few quarts today. The best patch is the one that is all the way in the back of the field. It is a fairly long walk back to it though. DanielChampaign, OH: It's The Time Of The Season
It’s the time of the season…
When love runs high…
(Time Of The Season- The Zombies)
Well, it’s that time of the season to definitely show some love!! Love for local, love for the outgoing early season produce, love for the incoming seasonal produce…We’ve got it all, it’s the time of the season for…loving…
The market will close at 10pm, tonight!! You have 15 minutes to move it along, place your orders, and be done for the week!! You can even place your orders while watching the basketball game!!
Come on…take advantage of the seasonal love at this little local market of love…
I will check back in 15 minutes…make me smile!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam
ALFN Local Food Club: Shopping Notes
Hey Friends,
I failed to remind everyone this afternoon that ANP is taking a brief break. Consequently, their produce is offline for this week. They will be back in production during the week of the 22nd.
Cheers
Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager
Russellville Community Market: RCM Order Reminder
Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that we’ll be closing for orders tonight at 10:00 p.m. Get your orders in soon!
Happy ordering!
We hope to see you on Thursday for the market pick-up!
Check out our Facebook page for great info on local foods issues and upcoming events.
Be sure to click on the “Like” button at the top of the Facebook page to get automatic updates. Thanks!
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
Russellville Community Market
Jonesborough Locally Grown: Saturday Market June 27th
Happening at the market this week:
Starting about 9:30 a.m.
Kid’s Day – we will be making ice cream!
AND Doctor Dilly Dally – making balloon animals, juggling and other nonsense, at 10 am
Canning season is right on our heels, so is your pressure cooker ready? Bring your pressure canner lid to the market on June 27th to have it checked out and tested for FREE! Elizabeth Elizondo from UT Extension will be there along with some food preservation information.
At the market:
PLANTS
tomato plants, vegetable plants, herbs, flowers, butterfly bushes, knockout rose bushes.
Vendors this week: Perry Phillips, Eric Isenberg.
PRODUCE
kale, chard, lettuces, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, watercress, leeks, collards, arugula, onions, radishes,blueberries strawberries, raspberries, microgreens and hot house tomatoes, broccoli,squash,beets
Vendors this week: Rogue Harbor Farm, Ranchito la Chiva, Uncle Rob, Dominick’s Garden, Jane Matheson, White’s Mountain Meadow Farm, Millwood Greenery, Salamander Spring Garden, McAnally Farm, Serenity Knoll Farm, Uncle Rob, Duane the blueberry man
FROM THE FARM
chicken, NO beef, pork, lamb, goat cheese, honey, alpaca products and eggs.
Vendors this week: Clover Creek Farm, Sentelle’s Homemade Sausage, Kany/Perservation Farm, Ziegenwald Dairy, Rosey Apiaries, Only the Finest
FROM THE KITCHEN
breads, muffins, tamales,chocolates, granola bars, danishes, hummus, cold salads
Vendors this week: Farmhouse Gallery, Dona Eva, Jane Wilson
FROM THE ARTIST
pottery, cutting boards for the kitchen, pet treats
Vendors this week: Tim Roberts Pottery, Mountain Mule Hardwoods, Sticky Paws
MUSIC
Symphony Rags
BREAKFAST
This weeks menu:
Burritos:
Sausage, egg and cheese and
Veggie, egg and cheese
also some biscuits to go with honey,sorghum & jam
A FEATURED “FARMER”
Tim Roberts – Pottery
Market Member since 2009
Farmers market mugs available!
Jonesborough Locally Grown: Saturday Market June 20th
Happening at the market this week:
Buffalo Trail Orchard will have blackberries
PLANTS
tomato plants, vegetable plants, herbs, flowers, butterfly bushes, knockout rose bushes.
Vendors this week: Perry Phillips, Eric Isenberg.
PRODUCE
kale, chard, lettuces, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, watercress, leeks, collards, arugula, onions, radishes, snow peas, snap peas, strawberries, beets, microgreens, blackberries and hot house tomatoes.
Vendors this week: Rogue Harbor Farm, Ranchito la Chiva, Uncle Rob, Dominick’s Garden, Jane Matheson, White’s Mountain Meadow Farm, Millwood Greenery, Salamander Spring Garden, McAnally Farm, Serenity Knoll Farm, Uncle Rob, Buffalo Trail Orchard
FROM THE FARM
chicken, beef, pork, lamb, goat cheese, honey, and eggs.
Vendors this week: Clover Creek Farm, Shiny C Farm, Sentelle’s Homemade Sausage, Kany/Perservation Farm, Ziegenwald Dairy, Rosey Apiaries
FROM THE KITCHEN
breads, muffins, tamales,chocolates, granola bars, danishes, hummus, cold salads, fig jam
Vendors this week: Farmhouse Gallery, Dona Eva, Jane Wilson, The Fig Lady
FROM THE ARTIST
pottery, upcycled bags, pet treats, wind chimes and bird feeders
Vendors this week: Tim Roberts Pottery, Jeanne & Ann, Sheeks Pet Treats, Heavy Metal Milkman
MUSIC
Sanders Sisters
BREAKFAST
This weeks menu:
Sausage & egg burritos
Veggie burritos
A FEATURED FARMER
Gordon McAnally, McAnally Farm, Rutledge, TN
Product: hot house tomatoes, squash
Vendor since 2010
See you on the street
Deb