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The Cumming Harvest - Closed: Reminder - Ordering Closes Tonight at 8pm
Just a friendly reminder that the market orders are due today by 8 pm.
Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!
See you on Saturday!
Click Here To Order
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market is now OPEN for orders! Group Buy this weekend
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Group Buy FCLO and Gelatin/Collagen this weekend!
If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. *All orders must be placed by 6pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla (credit card online by clicking “Pay Now” button at check out)
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: News: Group Buy FCLO & Collagen This Weekend
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
Group Buy: FCLO (Fermented Cod Liver Oil) and Gelatin/Collagen
This weekend we will have our Group Buy for Green Pasture products (Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO), High Vitamin Butter Oil, Skate Liver Oil
and Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen!
All currently available products (as of today) will be listed on the market site tomorrow for ordering.
We order FCLO monthly and collagen every 2 months. One can of collagen is a 2 month supply for 1 person. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
The prices include our discounted group buy price, 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 Fermented Cod Liver Oil or Collagen, I have a section at the bottom of this weblog that discusses the benefits of these amazing products.
THIS SUNDAY! Farm Tour: Back in Time Farm- RSVP
We will tour Back in Time Farm on Sunday, April 17th from 2pm to 4pm. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to meet your farmer and see where your food comes from!
Please RSVP by Saturday if you can make it. I have added a category on the market called “Farm Tours -RSVP” and would like you to add to your cart as an order if you want to attend.
The farm address is 40 Arnold Rd SE, Statham GA 30666 (about 50 minutes from Suwanee)
Hope to see you there!!
Roastery/Coffee Tasting and Farm Tour: JavaGenesis and Fry Farm- RSVP
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We will have a combo tour on Sunday, April 24th with JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting and Fry Farm since they are located very close to each other. The plan is to do the roastery tour at 1pm to 2:30 then caravan over to Fry Farm. We expect the tour to finish up around 5pm. Kids are welcome but please keep them supervised at both locations. This will be a fun event for the entire family! Feel free to invite friends and family. In order to get an idea of how many folks to expect we are asking that you RSVP. There is a RSVP listing on the market.
More details below:
ROASTERY TOUR & COFFEE TASTING
JAVAGENESIS COFFEE ROASTING
Ever wonder how your cuppa joe makes it from the farm to your mug? Join us on Sunday, April 24 at 1pm to sip & learn.
We will fire up the roaster and show you the art and the science of coffee roasting. You’ll see, hear and smell coffee transform from the green coffee beans to a delicious brew in your cup. We will share supply chain information of how our coffee makes it from the farms of Central and South America, Africa and Indonesia to our roastery. Then we will taste a selection of our coffees and pour a few espresso shots over ice cream!
Coffee is our passion and we want to share it with you! Come see us and ‘Discover the Fresh Roast Difference’.
Location: JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting, 741 Harry McCarty Road, Unit 102, Bethlehem, GA 30620
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2016
Time: 1pm
FRY FARM TOUR
Come see how we grow great tasting Certified Naturally Grown produce on our farm that ends up at your table!
Our family has been gardening and growing food for decades, and our passion for producing and eating local, organically grown fruits and vegetables drove us to make our products available to you.
We will discuss and show you our growing practices from seed to harvest as you tour our farm. If time allows, we may have a little surprise for the kiddos at our lake – pole fishing… we’ll provide the poles.
Location: Fry Farm, 590 Cross Ln NW Bethlehem, GA 30620
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2016
Time: 3pm (or after JavaGenesis tour)
Hope to see you there!!
Market News
I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break and safe travels home. All our vendors and farmers are also back from vacation and there are lots of new items on the market this week!
NEW ITEMS!
Nail & Cuticle Oil Pen
Tamanu Oil 1 oz.
Sweet Orange Lip Balm
Cinnamon Red Hot Lip Balm
Lavender & Lemongrass Deodorant
Vegetables – Lettuce Mix
Vegetables – Spinach ’ Bloomsdale ’
Vegetables – Swiss Chard ‘Fordhook’
Vegetables – Kale ‘Red Russian’
Vegetables – Tatsoi
Vegetables – Radishes ‘Cherry Belle’
Vegetables – Cress ‘Upland’
Vegetables – Jerusalem Artichokes
Fresh Herbs – Chives
Fresh Herbs – Parsley ’ Italian Flat Leaf ’
Fresh Herbs – Rosemary
Halibut – 5 lbs SALE!
Beef – Rib Eye Bone in Steak(cowboy cut)
Beef – T- Bone Steak (2 per pack)
Beef- Bones (knuckle) for stock/soup
Pork – Boston Butt. Large (5 to 6lbs)
Water Buffalo – Ground – 1/3 lb. Patties – 4 pack
Soothing Muscle Relief Body Butter 2 oz.
Halibut back on the market
As promised Doug has more halibut on the market! He wasn’t expecting it to sell out in a matter of hours a few weeks ago so he’s stocking us up one last time before he heads to Alaska.
Volunteers Needed
PLEASE HELP! WE NEED Volunteers for the 3 pm shift and 4pm this upcoming Tuesday!!
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
THANK YOU Marie, Diana,Pam, Chuck, and Michael for helping out on 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.
FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife
Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Green Pasture – FCLO 4/15 – 4/17
Collagen/Gelatin -4/15 – 4/17
Grass Fed Cheese – 5/13 – 5/15
Upcoming VENDOR OF THE DAY:
Wellness Partner’s offers and events
Sugar Hill Spine and Wellness Event:
If you are sick and tired of going to the doctor and them giving you the same results, THEN MAKE A CHANGE! It is time to take care of YOU! Start off by joining us at Dr. Joe’s next Seminar!
You will learn LIFE CHANGING information that you can’t get at your medical doctor!
Register at: https://shswthyroid.eventbrite.com
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/
Here is a link to Questions and Answers About Fermented Cod Liver Oil
http://wellnessmama.com/13154/fermented-cod-liver-oil-vs-fish-oil/
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!
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Back in Time Farm Tour this weekend!
It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful Sunday and a great day to visit the farm! Even if you haven’t RSVP’d yet you are more than welcome to join us!
We will tour Back in Time Farm this Sunday, April 17th from 2pm to 4pm.
This is a great opportunity for you and your family to meet your farmer and see where your food comes from! Come see their chickens, goats, baby cows and gardens! All the animals are kid friendly but we ask that you supervise the little ones.
A tractor pulled hay ride will be provided for little ones and those that can’t walk for long periods of time! Don’t forget your walking shoes in case we can’t fit everyone on the hayrides.
Feel free to bring a snack to have by the gentle flowing creek at the back of the property.
Note to families with small children:
Please remember this is a working farm and supervise children at all times. Remain on designated paths if not riding on the hayride. The farm has gardens with new plantings and we want to make sure they don’t get stepped on. The animals on the farm are very friendly and don’t mind being petted but we ask that you make sure your kids are gentle when touching. We are so happy the kids get this experience but want to make sure they are safe.
The farm address is 40 Arnold Rd SE, Statham GA 30666 (about 50 minutes from Suwanee)
I plan to have balloons or a sign showing everyone where to park.
If you know you can make it this Sunday, you can reply to this email or RSVP on the market website on Friday or Saturday.
Hope to see you at the farm!
Nora & Back In Time Farm
Independence,VA: The Market is Open for Business!
Hello to all our friends!
The market is back up and running for orders to be picked up April 22nd.
Spring has arrived and we’re looking forward to wonderful weather this week!
Aside from all the fabulous produce that is coming in, be sure to check out the awesome baked good from Grayson County’s very own GCHS Cate Center!
Just a reminder, the Market closes to orders at 8 pm Wednesday evening. If you have questions, feel free to email me at IFMmarketplace@gmail.com or call 276-235-8230. Please bring cash or checks. You’ll still be dealing with each individual vendor.
Happy shopping! Here are the links:http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market/
you can also get there from the webpage, www.independencefarmersmarket.org
Thanks and hope to see you Friday!
Penny B
Lake Placid Online Farmer's Market: Market orders pick up today!
Hi everyone,
Finally nice to see some sunshine! :)
For those of you that ordered in the April market, I expect the items to arrive around 4 pm, so feel free to stop by any time after then.
We will also be here until 9 pm (at least) so feel free to pick up later if that’s more convenient.
If you can’t come today, please call me at 518-302-5028 to make other arrangements.
See you soon!
Christie
The Wednesday Market: Celebrate Spring with The Wednesday Market Coloring CONTEST!
Celebrate Spring
with The Wednesday Market
Coloring CONTEST!
Coloring is the new past time! Coloring is good for eye hand coordination, mental acuity, stimulates creativity and it just plain FUN!!
Tiny tots to Old Timers are invited to enter one of 6 Categories:I. Under age 5
II. K – 2nd Grade
III. 3 – 5th Grade
IV. 6 – 8th Grade
V. 9 – 12th Grade
VI. Adults
Winners will be contacted by the contact information listed on the back of the coloring entry. Only winners will be notified. Prizes are compliments of The Wednesday Market. Prizes must be claimed at The Wednesday Market Building on Wednesday May 5, 2016 between 3 and 6 pm. Unclaimed prizes will be forfeited.
Come one, come all to The Coloring Ball!
Judges decisions are final so no fightin’ ya’ll! Happy SPRING!
The Wednesday Market Girls!*The Wednesday Market
The Cumming Harvest - Closed: This Week at The Cumming Harvest
WHY BUY LOCAL?
Our farmers are dedicated to stewardship and committed to quality. And while they love what they do, many aren’t doing it as a hobby. They need to make a living. Consumers that value fresh food and a working landscape support local farmers by buying their products. Here are some reasons why:
LOCALLY GROWN food tastes better and is better for you. The crops are picked at their peak, the shorter the time between the farm and your table, the less likely it is that nutrients will be lost. Food imported from far away is older and has traveled on trucks or planes, and sat in warehouses before it gets to you.
Local food preserves genetic diversity. Smaller local farms often grow many different varieties of crops to provide a long harvest season, an array of colors, and the best flavors.
Local farmers aren’t anonymous and they take their responsibility to the consumer seriously.
Local food supports local families. The wholesale prices that farmers get for their products are low, often near the cost of production. Local farmers who sell direct to consumers cut out the middleman and get full retail price for their food – which helps farm families stay on the land.
Local food builds community. When you buy direct from a farmer, you’re engaging in a time-honored connection between eater and grower. Knowing farmers gives you insight into the seasons, the land, and your food. In many cases, it gives you access to a place where your children and grandchildren can go to learn about nature and agriculture.
Local food preserves open space. When farmers get paid more for their products by marketing locally, they’re less likely to sell farmland for development.
Local food benefits the environment and wildlife. Well-managed farms provide ecosystem services: they conserve fertile soil, protect water sources, and sequester carbon from the atmosphere. The farm environment is a patchwork of fields, meadows, woods, ponds and buildings that provide habitat for wildlife in our communities.
Local food is an investment in the future. By supporting local farmers today, you are helping to ensure that there will be farms in your community tomorrow. That is a matter of importance for food security, especially in light of an uncertain energy future and our current reliance on fossil fuels to produce, package, distribute and store food.
Group Buy
Cod Liver Oil – An order for Green Pastures products was ordered and should be available at the market this Saturday. Place your order online or pick up at the market.
Raw Cheese – An order for raw cheese from Meadow Valley Farm was placed this week. We’ll have a variety of cheeses available for purchase online or just ask for some when you come by to pick up.
Butter – I called to place an order for raw butter but haven’t heard if it’s available.
Gelatin – An order for Great Lakes gelatin will be available online and at the market this Saturday.
Classes
Cane Creek Farm
Classes and Workshops
Pick-Up
Market Location and Pick Up
135 Enterprise Drive, Suite I, Cumming, GA 30040
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!
Tullahoma Locally Grown: Market Closes Today at Noon
1. Your Market Closes Today at NOON.
Your Tullahoma Locally Grown Market is open today until noon. Please ensure you place your final orders by that time. You still have time to order your eggs, dairy, breads, coffee, and other items. As you know, the weather has been favorable of late. As a result, there are an increasing number of fresh vegetables available at the market. Browse and click with reckless abandonment – you deserve it!
Order a loaf of bread or Jumbo Pretzel Rolls today and it will be baked fresh, from scratch, for you Thursday.
Pickup will be tomorrow (Thursday) from 4:15 to 5:15.
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