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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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The Cumming Harvest - Closed: This Week at The Cumming Harvest
THIS WEEK
Here we are, nearly to September!
This week I want to shine a light on the local areas of growth in sustainable agriculture.
-Cane Creek Farm is a working and educational farm here in Cumming offering classes in organic gardening, as well as lunch n learn classes throughout the year. The best and most convenient farm to visit and learn to grow! www.canecreekfarm.net
-School Gardens I have visited a few and heard of more schools building school gardens in Forsyth Cty. More and more County Directors, Principals and Teachers are interested in making improvements and supporting Farm 2 School. North Forsyth HS Agriculture students and the Food and Nutrition departments are working together to expand their Farm 2 School programs. Currently, the Food and Nutrition department is growing a garden with the intention to harvest herbs to use in their cooking lessons. The Business Agriculture students may be opening a farmers market so that they can learn the business and marketing side of farming.
-UGA’s sustainable agriculture program didn’t even exist a few years ago, and already it’s become one of the premier programs of its kind in the country. Not only are students getting immersed in it full time, but the program also offers workshops and classes for new and long-time growers alike, all across the state. Looking at the calendar of events here: http://sustainagga.org/news.html, I see workshops of small ponds, livestock management, attracting honeybees and other pollinators to your garden, growing cover crops, and field trips to working sustainable farms. All of these are open to the public, and you can find details and registration links there on the calendar.
They also offer a journeyman training program for interested beginning growers, even those who want to start part time. They have a whole section of information and links elsewhere for people interested in small farms and other small food producing operations, located here: http://sustainagga.org/SmallFarms.html. That page is one of the most comprehensive resources for beginners.
-Forsyth County UGA extension is working to improve community awareness of our local farmers and Agritourism. For the first time, there will be a table and display set up at the County Fair this October highlighting our local farmers, Farm 2 School, and our local farmers markets. Make sure to come by and show your support.
-The Place, a local food bank and thrift store off of Pilgrim Mill Road has built 40+ raised beds in a sustainable community garden next to their building. Master Gardeners and volunteers are planting and harvesting food to be added to the food bank.
-University of North Georgia is developing a university-wide sustainability plan. Take a look to see what they are doing. https://www.facebook.com/sustainable.ung
It’s wonderful to see so much progress in so little time, especially since Georgia agriculture has such a reputation for being anti-organic for so long. The overall emphasis is still overwhelmingly in favor of industrial agriculture, but no longer exclusively. And it’ll only get better from here.
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: Your Market Closes Today at Noon
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. It is okay if you already submitted an order. Multiple orders are automatically combined. You still have time to order your eggs, milk, vegetables, flowers, coffee, and other items.
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
Champaign, OH: Look At The Time!
The time has come to tell you that it’s almost a wrap for this week!
Go, order, and show some love!
Your market manager has had a sad weekend concerning a friend, and did not get to update the weblog or remind you to order!
Let’s have this reminder get your orders in!
I will check back in a few!
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam
Miami County Locally Grown: We are Open for Orders! And Tonight's Featured Vendor is...
D and D Potato!!
Who doesn’t love potatoes, arguably the most versatile veggie anywhere? We’re lucky that Dane and Donna of D and D Potato specialize in these adored spuds, with three great varieties sure to please everyone.
Potato farmers for seven years, much to the pleasure of the community palate, as a kid Dane helped milk cows with his grandpa and has wanted to farm ever since. He said after he got married, he grew a few potato mounds in a garden and they turned out so well he told his wife “We are growing potatoes!”
Potatoes are a demanding crop, consuming plenty of time and space… and anyone who hand plants, digs and sorts their potatoes for bagging must love what they do, which it is evident in D and D’s products.
It’s no wonder their potatoes taste so happy… their home sits so far back from the road it is utterly peaceful and quiet. Cognizant of his conventional, spray happy neighbors, Dane plants around his potato patch a 40-foot buffer of red clover, both beautiful and practical, doing as much as he can to ensure his naturally grown potatoes stay healthy and chemical free.
Committed to supporting locally grown products and appreciating their importance, Dane has been a vocal supporter of this market from its inception, including our pure definition of “local” – no reselling!
They currently offer on the market not only their Reds, Yukon Golds, and Purples by the pound, but also a colorful marble mix of all three varieties. Those small round potatoes are my favorite – how could life be easier than tossing those in the crockpot, or pulling a jar of marble potatoes you’ve canned from the pantry shelf? No wonder they continue to be so popular!
The market will be open until 8pm Sunday!!
Russellville Community Market: Last Call for Orders!!
Good evening everyone!
Just a quick reminder that we’ll be closing for orders tonight at 10:00 p.m.
There’s lots of fruits, veggies, breads, and meats available this week. Support our local farmers and order on-line :)
Happy ordering!
We’re looking forward to seeing you on Thursday for the market pick-up from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
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!
Happy Shopping! See you on Thursday!
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
Old99Farm Market: Old 99 Farm, week of Aug 21 2016
We have five fresh lambs, honey garlic mutton sausage, soup bones, organ meats in the freezer now. Lambs wrapped weight from 25 to 35lbs, cuts include frenched rack of ribs, deboned leg roasts, shanks, loin and sirloin chops organs bones and ground lamb. We have lamb stew/kabobs, sausage and bones for dogfood.
The advanced orders for roasting chickens have been picked up, there are lots left, whole, halved or quartered. Twelve weeks old, about 6lb avg weight, raised on pasture with organic grain rations. Very flavourful.
The veggie garden is lush with bounty, it’s a long list: cuccumber, young chard, beet root, beet tops, green onions, leek, rhubarb, kale, arugula, tomatoes, string beans (yellow, green and purple varieties), potatoes (cobbler and purple), garlic, and herbs: chives dill, spearmint, bronze fennel and lovage.
I have spared y’all any climate news of late, as I shift my perspective again to stay current with developments. The pace of climate upsets is increasing, as you would expect with any natural system.
But here’s a sample of the main dilemna of our time, being ‘what can one person do?’ to make a difference in the climate crisis that is upon us.
Jane Braaten was traveling in India and was confronted at one village with this graffiti: Protect the earth. Live simply. Act with compassion. Our future depends on it.. Then upon returning to the United States she writes, "I’m wondering what cultural, social or political resources we have, especially at the local level, that can help us to see ourselves as part of a common effort to ensure everyone is taken care of. I’ve seen and heard of towns and small cities that have strong social service networks, engaged congregations, and municipal leaders who pay attention to quality of life and stresses in the community. I still think we could do a better job of spreading the spirit of openness and compassion, of taking more responsibility for the conditions we live in, and of building our stamina for participation and engagement. Only through building some trust and confidence in each other, sharing burdens, and making sure that all our needs are met, will we truly find the motivation to protect the earth.
How far is this from our situation in the Hamilton foodshed?
We are taking reservations for the Natural Cheesemaking workshop Nov 11-12. Please tell if you’re interested.
Healthy eating
Ian and Cami
ALFN Local Food Club: Market Reminder
Remember to get your order submitted before the market closes for the week tomorrow at noon.
Enjoy the day!
CLG: Tuesday Reminder - Market Closes Tonight at 10pm.
Hello friends,
There’s still time to place your order for pickup this Friday, August 26th. The market closes TONIGHT around 10pm. See you Friday!
How to contact us:
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Instead…
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
Our Website:
www.conway.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846st
Superior Seasons: You have to see our New Site!
Hi! We’re Moving!
You’re invited to click on over to the new site and sign up to be part of the next evolution of Superior Seasons. We’ve got more products, more features and even Smartphone Apps for ordering – visit Play or itunes and search for Superior Seasons!
Locally Grown has been great to us and helped get things going – we really can’t thank them enough! However, we needed more features including things like product traceability for the Local Milk, for example!
WIN!
To help sweeten the deal in making you sign up all over again, we’re giving stuff away. Everyone who signs up in the next month will be entered into a draw for a specially curated $150 Harvest Basket from the site!Thanks for your support. Please spread the word. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with local, regional, seasonal items that are 100% guaranteed to delight or your money back.
Thanks and we’ll see you soon.
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: Countdown to Close -- Have you placed your order?
Market closes at 8:00pm!
Take me to the Lilburn Market.
Schedule for Market Ordering and Pickup
Lilburn Members Pickup Location
All Saints Lutheran Church
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location:
722 Rockbridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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