Grumpy Goat:  Weblog Entry

Planting has started on the farm. Snow, snap, and shelling Peas and fava beans were direct sewn this week and flats of the cooler weather crops are started. We finally replasticed the large high tunnel on the beautifully calm Sunday. It was much needed and should stay toasty in there now that there are no gaping holes. We also sheared the sheep Friday and are busy skirting the wool so we can get it off to the mill and out of our dining room! And we have shorn 4 of the goats. Just 11 to go. Baby watch will start in about 2 weeks!!!! Stay tuned.

Ordering is now turned on for next Tuesday pick up!

Statesboro Market2Go:  Order Before 10pm!

Lots of news this week!

Strawberries are starting to come in now – first of the season!

Wilmor Farms is back with spring blooms!

We have a new vendor – Hoot’s Sauce – They are a local Statesboro family that have bottled their bbq sauce that has been a secret family recipe for generations!

Poor Robin Gardens is back online this week!

4&20 Bakers is back online with cupcakes, desserts, and several kinds of delicious casseroles that are ready to heat for dinner!

Our highlighted vendor for this week is B&J Farms! This producer of poultry and pork is dedicated to providing high quality meat and eggs! The animals are fed non GMO foods and are pasture-raised!

Their available products currently include:

• Eggs (available in multiple different sizes)
• Pork sausage patties and Kielbasa
• Chicken
  Items to try out:
• Breast meat (try them Basted with blackberry sauce!)
• Drumsticks (great for Roasting with Herbs!)
• Sausage (available in chorizo, Tuscan, and sweet Italian varieties)
• Feet (try them Fried!)
• And necks! (try them in a Curry!)

Click to order at Market2Go!

Champaign, OH:  Tuesday Reminder!

Good morning!

It’s Tuesday, and the market closes at 8am, for weekly orders!!

You still have time to groove those last minute orders!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Champaign, OH:  Hello, Old Friend...

As I am strolling down the garden path
I saw a flower glowing in the dark
It looked so pretty and it was unique
I had to bend down just to have a peek

Hello old friend…
(Eric Clapton)

So, here we are, Monday evening, the eve before your weekly orders are all due, in the morning, at 8am.

Hello, there…hello, to all of you. Hello, to so many, many returning customers that seem to be returning after a year or more hiatus. Hello, to the weekly loyals.

And…hello to a new vendor who is starting this week! Brown Paper Bakery, LLC. A mother/son baking team that applied to the market, was on the market waiting list, and then we had to say goodbye to McClain’s Munchies, and Brown Paper Bakery was the next one on the waiting list! Give them a look…I hear amazing things about their English Toffee!!

Also, it’s Hello, Again, to another vendor, who will start on Thursday, when I reopen the market. He is new to a great many of you, but he’s one of the OGs that used to be part of the market, way back in the older market times. And, he came up through the ranks with many of your other favorite vendors.

BUT…the most exciting part of his return is….drumroll….he brings his lettuces back to us!!!!

Yes, on Thursday, we say hello to Kevin, of Davidson Family Growers!!! His lettuces are always fresh, full of taste, his farm is in New Carlisle, he is well known in the Clark County markets and restaurants for his lettuces, and I was so happy that he called me, this morning, to let me know that he could return to this market!!

So, on Thursday, get ready for lettuce, again!!!

But, for now…get your weekly orders in!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Lathemtown Farm Fresh Market:  Georgia Victory Garden Goodness!!!

Our friends from Georgia Victory Gardens have released their stock of assorted pickled veggie flavors to the market!!!
Get ‘em while the gettin’s good!!

Frontier Farms:  And now we are into march

Covid finally found us on the farm last week. Both of us are all better now. Look forward to seeing everyone Wednesday.

https://frontierfarms.locallygrown.net/market

Independence,VA:  Online Market CLOSES tonight at 8 PM!

Hello Market Friends!

This is your weekly reminder that the Online Market will CLOSE for ordering tonight at 8 PM for pick-up on Wednesday, March 8.

I hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful early Spring weather! Fresh greens are making their way back on to the Online Market as we enter the growing season, the first of much to come from our vendors. Be sure to get your orders in for fresh spinach and lettuce while you can.

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup to conveniently have your box awaiting upon your arrival, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. Otherwise, You can drop by and pick up your order inside the office any time on Wednesday, March 8, between 4-6 pm.

Thank you, happy shopping!

To shop: https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

Thank you for supporting the Market!

-Christian, Online Market Manager

Siloam Springs, AR:  The Online Market is Open & New Market Manager

The weather is getting warmer, the flowers and trees are blooming/blossoming—Spring is practically here! Our farmers inform us that we ought to start seeing produce in just a few more weeks, but in the meantime check out all the delicious baked goods, locally raised meats, and artisan produced items that our vendors have made available this week. You can order from now until Thursday at 5pm, with pick up happening at the Moss House (Main Street Siloam’s office) on Saturday morning.

We also want to take this opportunity to introduce our new Market Manager, Kaitlyn Kelly! Kaitlyn has a degree in hospitality management from the University of Arkansas and also training in Ag Business. She’s currently working as a sous chef, and is looking forward to meeting you all over the coming weeks!

Happy shopping!

Lathemtown Farm Fresh Market:  Good Spring Morning!

It feels like spring, wonderful spring is in the air!!! And yes, here in our area that means TONS of pollen! I got in my truck this morning and can see the coating already. That means our spring allergies are also feeling it! I’ve got elderberry syrup and raw wildflower honey to help with that!
Georgia Victory Gardens will have their pickled veggies listed later on so check those out! I taste tested them all and I know you will like them as much as I did. The smoked one is my personal fave!
The farm stand is officially open for the rest of the year again. I will continue to have order pick ups from the porch as we have grown a lot this year! Once you pick up your order, you can either put payment in your cooler or up at the cash box in the stand when you head out and shop the table.
Thank you for continuing to return containers and jars. If you have any of the Publix/ Kroger wine bags, I love these for our soup orders!
Thank you for supporting our Micro Farm Market! Have a great week!

Farmher Chef Amy

Stones River Market:  Reminder - Market is open until 10pm tonight

THE STONES RIVER LOCALLY GROWN WEEKLY MARKET IS OPEN!

Market opens March 5th Sunday 8:00 AM and Closes Monday March 6th at 10 PM

The Market will always open SUNDAY at 8 AM with or without Weblog. Weblog may occasional be delayed.

Begin your new year supporting local farmers, bakers and craftsmen. We are
looking forward to a brand new season.

We will see you Wednesday March 8th on the porch of Quinn’s Mercantile from 5:00 – 6:15pm when you pick up your order.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL BE LATER THAN 6:15..WINTER HOURS ARE COLD ON THE PORCH AND DARK!

Growers on the Market this week, subject to change:

Bead Wench
Billie Rose Bread and Butter
C&M Valley Farm
Carole’s Herbs (CS3 Farms)
Dogwood Valley Greenhouse
Flying S Farms
Heath Homespun
JillianFaithArt
Pennie’s Delights
Pinky’s Micros
Quarter Spring Farm
Quinn’s Mercantile
RC Farms TN
Rus-T-Acres
Sap Creek Gardens
Shroomegy Gourmet Mushrooms
Singing Bee Honey
Spring Meadow Farm
Sundae’s Best Dog Treatery
Sweet Beets Farm
Sweet Girl Honey Farm
Terry’s Treasures
Thweatt Things

Growers News or Updates:

Spring Meadow Farm: returning this week with some great items, be sure to check them out. Bacon Cheese Quiche, Butterhead Lettuce, Candy Onion PLANTS, Egg Salad, Pasture Raised Eggs, Fresh Cut Mint, Granola, Red Leaf Lettuce, Roasted Heirloom Marianara, Siberian Kale, Speckled Bibb Lettuce and Spinach.

Quarter Springs Farm: Spring has almost sprung and our hens are working overtime to lay lots of healthy and delicious eggs. We still have a selection of lamb cuts available, and a very limited selection of pasture-raised whole chickens and breasts. Pasture raised chicken is better for the bird, your body and the planet. But most importantly, it tastes amazing. As usual, we have a scintillating selection of savory soaps and shampoo bars, all made with skin softening goat milk.

NashPhilly: Will return next week.

Billie Rose Bread & Butter: offering a variety of delicious made-from-scratch items to the local community. A unique mix of items will be curated, with a strong focus on baked goods and delicious fruit butters and jams. From southern staples like cornbread and biscuits, to New York style bagels, to special diet accommodations like vegan breads and wheat-free dog treats, Billie Rose hopes to become a new craving!

Oakview Farm: We are taking a few weeks off and will be back mid March.

Thweatt Things: I am making fabric Easter baskets for gathering eggs or for brightening your home decor for the holiday. These roomy baskets have a 6” base and are approximately 5 1/2” high. The handle is buttoned on and can be taken off if desired. They are constructed from fabric and soft foam. Each one is unique. Printed Design may vary.

Pinky’s Micros: Microgreens and sprouts are extremely dense in vital enzymes, minerals and vitamins and chlorophyll. There aren’t many foods you could eat that are fresher. Put on your sandwhich, top your salads with them or use in place of lettuce.

This week: Seasonal Chef’s Blend; this is our specialty customized microgreen blend! Every season we’ll be creating new blends represent each season. Our Winter Blend has Romaine, Celery, Kale Confetti and Red Bull Beets. Along with Pea, Radish, Cinnamon Basil, Broccoli, Basic salad Mix and Sunflower.

Enjoy a dazzling array of new flavors. Plants are at their absolute peak of flavor intensity at this stage of life.

Shroomegy Gourmet Mushrooms: It’s been a busy few weeks here at Shroomegy. We are working hard to bring you great fresh mushrooms! I have been using Lion’s Mane powder in my morning coffee in the ratio of 3 parts coffee to 1 part mushroom powder to up my antioxidants. I feel great! We are also working on a new mushroom jerky recipe with oyster mushrooms. I will be sure to add it to the recipes when I get it just right.

RC Farm: Enjoy our large selection of produce grown in our greenhouse and/or hydroponically. We have added several other items to our inventory. Fried pies, cakes, pies and breads.

Rus-T-Acres: Our Chickens have finally started laying again! This winter has been ruff on our feather ‘friends’. Be sure to checkout our several delicious selections of Beef and Pork.

Flying S Farms: Let’s talk Chicken Eggs, they are picking up their production! We can now offer by the dozen or a bundle of 3 dozen!. Friendship and Sour Dough Breads and Delicious Biscuits are freshly baked day of delivery! We are having a SALE…purchase a Pumpkin Butter and get one free!! Still available is our delicious Apple Butter and Fig Jam from local Turkey Fig Tree are great anytime of the year. Apple Jamely (almost a jelly but thick like a jam) HOT Jams – Seriously Hot Strawberry and Habanero Peach are a hit. Warm some up and put over cream cheese and serve with crackers – yummy!

C&M Valley Farm: Welcome back, we have few plants available and more to come. This week Ghost Succulent, Hens and Chick succulent, very low maintenance and beautiful indoors or out. Also Ruby Necklace hang plant.

Terry’s Treasures: Several arrangements of Aloe Plants, Cactus Garden and beautiful custom make art pieces/coasters, see picture of the Clock I custom made. If you have a print, picture or special drawing I can help preserve it for you using my resin technique.