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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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Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Time to Order Local Farm Products!
Manchester Locally Grown Farmers’ Market
How to contact us:
Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Happy sunny Sunday afternoon!
Fall is definitely in the air! The weather forecast looks promising for some good yard work this week!
Manchester Locally Grown online farmers’ market will be open for ordering until Tuesday evening at 10 pm. See the section of this message entitled “Important Ordering and Pickup Information.”
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NEWS AND NOTES
Don’t forget Dogwood Valley Greenhouse’s “Fall Special” on perennial and herb plants and ferns: Buy 3, get one of equal or lesser value at no charge. Please make a note on your order form of which plant you would like for free (name 3 choices).
Summer and fall vegetable production is still in full swing, and several of our farmers have a good selection on the market. Plan your weekly menu around these great vegetables available on our market from local growers: zucchini, tomatoes, summer squash, spinach, red potatoes, peppers, okra, lettuce, cucumbers, and beans.
But our farmers’ market is not only about vegetables. Please take note of some of the seasonal items available this week: Live Water Kefir Grains and Square Bale Grass Hay from Triple B Farms; Ground Beef from Paccman Ranch; Scuppernong and Muscadine ciders, jelly, and fruits from White City Produce & Greenhouses.
We also have lots of our regular year-round items: perennial, herb, and fern plants, as well as a good selection of houseplants; local milk, eggs, and honey; pork and chicken cuts; dried herbs and fresh, as well as lots of homemade herbal products too.
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(L to R) Open Range Eggs from Wayne Diller, Light Pink Anemone, now in bloom from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse, Yellow Crookneck Squash and Jalapeno Peppers from White City Produce & Greenhouses, Honey in four size jars from Steve’s Bees.
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Important Ordering and Pickup Information
Ordering will be open until Tuesday at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on Thursday between 4:00 and 5:30 (note later pickup hours) at Square Books, 113 East Main Street, Manchester. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday, if it’s more convenient for you to pick it up between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. If you prefer to utilize this free service, please make a note on your order or call my cell at (931) 273-9708.
Thanks so much for your support of Manchester Locally Grown Market, and your friends and neighbors who have grown and produced these items. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. We have more variety than many large Saturday markets, and our items will be in your hands on Thursday! Instead of fighting the crowds and getting up early to search for what you want at the Saturday market, check out the wonderful products our local growers have for you, from the comfort of your own computer.
We have some new farmers considering joining our market, if they can expect large sales to help pay their transportation costs. Please help us grow the market by sharing this e-mail with your friends, calling their attention to the later pickup hours, which may be more convenient for them. And if you haven’t ordered from Manchester Locally Grown for a while, please check out our wide variety of offerings this week.
Blessings,
Linda
Siloam Springs, AR: Online Market is Open!
There are two more Tuesdays and two more Saturdays left for the outdoor market. October 31st begins the first winter market pickup. Watch for information about which farmers/vendors will be participating this winter!
Have a great week!
United States Virgin Islands: This Week in VI Locally Grown
Hello everyone!
The market is open for orders! Come support your local farmers and enjoy some delicious food and more :).
Blessings,
Your VI Locally Grown Growers
Bedford County: EXCITING NEWS!! Don't miss this week!
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!
THIS Thursday, John Erdmann from Erdmann Farms and Don McClain from "Alfresco Pasta* will be at market pickup!! Don said to be sure to tell you he will have HOT samples of some of his products. Tracey & Ashleigh from Botanical Harmony Farm will also have a setup of their products. Please share this with anyone who may want to come and see what the market is about, ask the producers questions and of course MEET YOUR FARMERS!
Jim and Julie from Rocky Glade Farm share this news: this week we will have new or back on the market: broccoli, collard greens, purple daikon radish, easter egg radish, watermelon radish, bok choi and red potatoes!
Jenny with Seeds of Success has incredible seasonings and snack mixes!
Bloomin’ Shrooms continues to provide us with some BEAUTIFUL shiitake mushrooms.
Lynchburg Beef and Fountain Springs have great selection of healthy meats.
Linda at Dogwood Valley says this: After more rain than I care to think about, hopefully we will see some sunshine later today! I’m excited! It’s time to start cleaning out the fall garden and planting perennials and bulbs for next spring’s bloom! Fall is actually the best time of year to plant perennials, as well as a great time to get a jump on your spring gardening. Fall-planted perennials establish a strong root system over winter, allowing for spectacular spring blooming. It’s definitely time to take advantage of Dogwood Valley Greenhouse‘s “Fall Special” on perennial and herb plants and ferns: Buy 3, get one of equal or lesser value free. Please make a note on your order form of which plant you would like for free (name 3 choices).
So proud of our market and the growth we are seeing! Thank you all SO very much for the continued support!
See you 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: Welcome SMITH FARMS & Seasonal Veggies: zucchini, collards, curly kale, mustard greens, romaine, salad mix, green bell & sweet banana peppers!
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
OCTOBER NEWS from Vendors…
WELCOME SMITH FARM…
Smith Farms
We are small family farm in the Floida panhandle. We specialize in raising livestock naturally: grass-fed and free of the chemicals that have become a crutch for the industry. We have been doing this for 15 years not only because we think its important to know what goes into your hamburger, but because the taste is noticeably superior. Give our natural products a try and you will not want to go back!
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…
QUARTER BEEF AVAILABLE NOW…
71 lbs. (1 meat box) assorted cuts, $325.00
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- Lots of Banana Peppers. Check out Cheesy Banana Pepper recipe below!
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!
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 – We have added some new products for the fall! Be sure to look for all the new yummy breakfast items – Morning Glory Breakfast Bread, Multi-Grain Hot Cereal Mix, English Muffin Bread, *Buttermilk Cinnamon Bread, Pumpkin Spice Granola, and of course our Honey Whole Wheat Bread! All of our granolas make your mornings quick and easy. Choose from Coconut, Peanut Butter, Honey Crunch and new Pumpkin Spice! Also, one of our favorite fall indulgences is our Chai Tea Latte Drink Mix. It is a creamy, sweet, and spicy hot drink and is perfect for this chilly weather. Thank you for shopping local! *DELICIOUS!
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
Ingredients:
Cheesy Stuffed Banana Peppers (Gluten Free)
yields about 10 (medium to large) banana peppers
1-8 oz. package cream cheese
1 cup plain greek yogurt (Chobani is my favorite!)
4-6 cloves garlic, minced (We love garlic, so we always go for 6 – you decide!)
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Italian blend of cheeses)
1/2 cup grated parmesan, more for sprinkling
10 medium to large banana peppers
Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Put on some gloves (and wear a mask if you have bad coughing fits like me). Rinse the banana peppers to remove dirt, and cut off the stems. Open up the banana pepper length wise by cutting down through the center of the pepper (only on one side – do not cut it in half!). Remove the seeds as best as you can (or else they’ll be SUPER hot). Place on a paper towel to dry slightly while you mix the stuffing.
In a medium bowl, stir the cream cheese and yogurt together until smooth. Add the minced garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring until well combined. Add the mozzarella and parmesan, stirring until evenly mixed.
Scoop the cheese mixture generously into each of the peppers, stuffing it down into the tip of the pepper, all the way to the top. Place each pepper, open side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the opening with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are soft, and the cheese is browned. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: The market is open.
The Spa City Co-op Market is now open for ordering at spacity.locallygrown.net. Please place your orders before 9 pm on Tuesday, and plan to pick them up on Friday the 16th between 3:30 and 5:30 at Emergent Arts. Please come before 5 pm if at all possible, as that’s a long day for our volunteers.
And do please sign up to work a market at the Volunteer Spot section on the market page. It’s fun, you get your membership extended by 2 months, and get a $5 gift card if you work the full shift.
Karen Holcomb
Market Manager
501-760-3131
ksholcomb@gmail.com
Champaign, OH: Saturday, At The Farm!!
We would like to invite the virtual market vendors and customers to join us out on our farm Saturday October 10th at 2pm for a sorghum-making demonstration and a guided tour! Our draft horse, Tony, will help us squeeze the juice out of the sorghum cane, and we’ll be cooking it down to make sweet syrup – an interesting process if you’ve never seen it in person. End of the Road Farm may be a work in progress, but we, along with our three young children, have a lot of fun and enjoy working full-time on our homestead. There will be several samples of sorghum goodies to try – we’d love to meet you if you’re able to come!
Lee and Jennifer Ruff
If you want a fun day, full of farm love, and just a real good time…plan on attending this farm tour!! It was great fun, last year, and you don’t want to miss the fun!!
Directions – Take state route 36 West out of Urbana about 20 miles to Fletcher… you’ll go through St. Paris and Lena, and it’s the first “town” after 235.
Turn left at the first stop light, onto 589.
Turn right at the first street (no street sign) – that’s first street which becomes our driveway! Go past the yield and dead end signs, through the gate, and come all the way up to the house – we’ll show you where to park!
Independence,VA: Welcome to the Grand Opening of the 2015-2016 Online Market
Friends of the Market,
Welcome back to the On-line Market! Folks are still adding products so you might want to check in again in a few days for added items.
Just a reminder how this all works: the Market is open for orders until Wednesday evening. If you don’t receive a confirmation of your order, it did not register. Be sure to submit your order as the very last step of the order process. If you have questions, feel free to email me at independencefarmersmarket.org or call 276-768-0597. Pickup is Fridays from 10-noon in the conference room (across from the gift shop)in the 1908 Courthouse. 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!
Michelle
Carolina Foothills, SC: Market is Open!!!!
Hello all,
I hope you all had a good week. Please stop by and check out the market we have a new farmer.
Have a good weekend,
Susan.
http://carolinafoothills.locallygrown.net/market