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Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market is OPEN for orders!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Wild Caught Shrimp 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)
Champaign, OH: Love....It Makes It All Happen!
Love makes the world go round, love shows us the way, love is all we need…and, love is what drives this little local market.
It’s our love of the vendors, the customers, the market, the YMCA, that keeps us going…let’s all show our own love, and toss out some orders for the coming week!
We can hardly wait to show you what real local love is all about…
Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam
Dothan, Alabama: July 30 Market Newsletter
Dothan’s SUSTAINABLE Market is now Open
Spotlight on our Farmers
“Aunt” Wash Maybin- A local legend from Henry Co Al
from Richter Farms
After moving out to the farm in 2010, we heard fascinating stories about the history of our area from our new neighbors. One such account was about Wash Maybin, an African-American midwife who was well liked by the community, as was her family. She lived about ½ mile from our property down our farm’s dirt road, and was part of the farming community in the early 20th century. In spite of the obstacles to success our African American Community faced in the early 1900s, she did what she could, focused on opportunities instead of obstacles, and succeeded. She owned a small farm just down the road from our property, and assisted delivering newborn babies for both black and white families. As a midwife, she would come to the home of an expectant mother, stay with their family to assist with the birth, take care of the mother and baby for two weeks, and charge $25. If the baby developed ailments, Aunt Wash would prepare her own home remedies and treat the baby or mother with positive results.
The locals called the 1 ½ mile dirt road we live on the “Wash Mabin Road” up until Henry County renamed the roads for the E911 system. It was a shame that Henry County didn’t do what Houston and other counties did and name the road according to the historical name “Wash Mabin Road”. However, a previously unnamed spring fed branch creek flowed through our property as well as the property that Wash Mabin farmed, and helped feed the Abbey Creek, and we decided it needed an official name. The creek needed to carry on the legacy of our most notable past resident, so we applied to assign the name to our creek. After 13 months of fact checking with the US Board on Geographic Names, filling out paperwork and waiting, our branch was officially named the Wash Maybin Branch! It seemed fitting that our farm branch was named for someone who saw opportunities, overcame the obstacles, and succeeded.
We couldn’t think of a more fitting example for us sustainable farmers who have obstacles such as large scale confinement operations selling cheap but low quality meat, large farms producing chemical containing and GMO grains and vegetables, and the challenge of economic transport of food to the consumer. Modern sustainable farmers are carrying on the tradition of past generations who want what’s best for ourselves and our neighbors, and we’re willing to swim against the current of our present society and trends. Richter Farms chose to produce the finest quality sustainable pork for ourselves and our customers. Many people have tasted and agree that we’ve succeeded.
Market Info
Farm to Table Recipes
Ingredients
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed
1 package McCormick® Slow Cookers BBQ Pulled Pork Seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
Instructions
Place pork in slow cooker.
Mix Seasoning Mix, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar until blended. Pour over pork. Cover.
Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Remove pork from slow cooker.
Shred pork, using 2 forks. Return pork to slow cooker. Mix and heat with sauce before serving. Serve on sandwich rolls, if desired.
Footnotes
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email: marketatdothan@gmail.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketatDothan
For Friday Pickup: Dothan Nurseries, 1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303
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!
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
The Peaches are Freestone peaches this week and till the end of season
CSA Farmers Market: July 28, 2016
Growing Season Update July 28, 16
Another Long Dry Spell for our Farmers, it has been a couple of weeks since Laws, White Pine Farm and some other farms have had rain. Sweet Corn is stunted and other crops are stunted. Time to pull out the catalogs and look at irrigation.
Apples will be coming soon. Within the next couple of weeks you should see some apples on the website. The early summer apples need to be refrigerated as they do not keep as long as the hardier fall apples.
Sweet Corn is out from near the Saginaw Bay Area, The Saginaw Bay area on average gets 4 more inches of rain as compared to the Thumb area. Dennis Engelhard grows the organic sweet corn, so while the participating farmers (ones who help make the market operate) have no corn Dennis came through.
Fresh Blueberries the Law family has been picking from a small orchard locally who does not use any chemicals and grow organically.
Now Accepting Credit Cards
We are finally accepting credit card payment, but only over the phone. If you would like to pay your invoice with a credit card please call us at 810-688-7442.
Open Air Farmers Markets
Visit us at the Rochester Farmers Market on Saturday, between 8am to 1pm and Law farm is at the Lapeer Farmers Market between 9am to 3pm.
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: News: Wild Caught Shrimp Group Buy
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
Wild Caught Shrimp Group Buy this weekend!
This weekend we will take orders for Ocean to Table, HACCP Certified Wild Caught Georgia Shrimp from St. Simons Island Shrimp Specialist!
Both fresh and frozen is available. These same shrimp sell for $12.99 per pound at our local grocers on the coast of Georgia. If you can find them in the Atlanta area they will be at least $15 per pound. Take advantage of the great price of $9.99 per lb!
I’m looking forward to shrimp scampi, boiled shrimp, grilled shrimp kabobs, shrimp and grits, shrimp jambalaya, shrimp salad … OK now I’m starting to sound like Bubba from Forest Gump but you get the point!
Unlike other group buys, Jason will deliver to us this Tuesday so plan on picking up this week.
Wild Caught Shrimp is an excellent source of Tryptophan (an essential amino acid), Vitamin B12, Healthful fats, including omega-3, saturated fat and cholesterol, Selenium, Protein, an Astaxanthin.
If you are a seafood lover you are won’t be disappointed!
Tip: The frozen shrimp is flash frozen right after the catch and will be in a big block. If you only need a pound or so you can run part of the block under cold water and the shrimp will fall out. You can store the remaining frozen part of the block in the freezer until next time.
My Daily Bread Update
My Daily Bread will be on the market this week.
(Repeat)
Wheat Vendor Change- My Daily Bread has switched their source for Organic, Non-GMO Hard Winter wheat. The color of the wheat is slightly different and will produce a more golden loaf. They are beautiful loaves, but they are a different color. They just wanted you all to be aware of the change. If you have any questions please feel free to contact them. Their contact info in on the grower tab on the website.
Market News
B&G Farm is offering EXTRA LARGE chickens this week. If you are not a big turkey fan this is a great alternative for your holiday meal. The chickens are vaccum sealed and will keep in your freezer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years celebration.
Don’t miss out on the flavorful heirloom tomatoes, they are coming to an end in the next few weeks! My family enjoyed them simply sliced with just a sprinkle of sea salt, olive oil, Basil- Red Rubin from Caley’s and a dash of A&A Alta Cucina Crema Balsamic Vingar. It was beautiful and delicious! The purple and green hues from the basil really brought out the different colors of the tomatoes and it looked like a work of art. Made an impressive plate for 5 minutes of work!
Also, great time to stock up to have some good tomatoes for all the soups and stews this winter! TIP: If you are not a canner, you can actually freeze tomatoes whole- no need to blanch and peel. When you defrost them the skin slips right off.
ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used
NEW ITEMS!
Beef – Suet
Beef – Brisket Half
Tomatoes- Jubilee Heirloom
Tomatoes- Gardener’s Delight
Beef – Top Round for London Broil (see recipe below)
Veggies – Peppers – “Scotch Bonnet” Hot
Veggies-Peppers Jalapeno
Veggies-Peppers Yellow banana pepper
Volunteers Needed
WE NEED 1 VOLUNTEER FOR 2PM SHIFT THIS TUESDAY!
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
THANK YOU Diana, Maya, Stephanie, and Chuck 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.
Wild Caught Shrimp – 7/29 – 7/31
Grass Fed Cheese – 8/19 – 8/21
Unrefined Sea Salts – 8/26 – 8/28
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!
White Pine Farm : Weblog Entry
LOTS OF FRESH PRODUCE AVAILABLE _SWEET CORN, Fresh Blueberries, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes, Beets, Candy Onions, Cucumbers, Carrots, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Peppers, Salad Onion Kale etc. _
Click here TO VISIT THE ONLINE FARMERS MARKET! And SHOP
Sale and Clearance Items
- HAM
- Clover Tea Whetham Farm
- Nut Butters
- Black Beans
- Provolone Cheese
Click here to get to the sale/clearance items.
New, Nearly New or Returned Items
- Paprika
- Refrigerator Pickles
- Frozen vegetables
- Spelt Flour
- Rye flour
Click here TO VISIT THE ONLINE FARMERS MARKET! And SHOP
Organic Garden Produce Available
PRODUCE AVAILABLE
- Candy Onions
- Peppers Sweet, Roasting & Warm
- Zucchini
- Summer Squash
- Carrots
- Kale
- Swiss Chard
- Garlic Scapes
- Carrots
- CUCUMBERS
- Blueberries (frozen)
- Cherries (dried)
- Sprouting Seeds
If something is SOLD OUT you may request it in the comment section of your order. Sometimes, after harvesting produce we discover we have a bit more
Please at any time if any product has quality issues contact us via email us or phone 810-688-7442 as soon as possible to we can correct the problem
- We are NOW doing home deliveries, due to many request from customers we are targeting the Rochester area for home deliveries. To help us perfect and expand please fill out the following survey. Survey
- Westwind Milling Co. they have sold their mill at Argentine and are going to build a new facility on the farm.
- More flour varieties will be available soon
Other Organic Foods
FREEZER
- Bones perfect for bone broth
- FAJITA and Stew MEAT CHICKEN AND BEEF
- LAMB GROUND, RIB, LOIN, SHOULDER ETC.
- GREAT LAKES FISH: Walleye, Char (lake trout) & White Fish
- VEGGIE BURGERS singles, 4 packs, AND 16 packs!
- Pork Bacon
- PORK Premium cuts
- BEEF Premium cuts
- Organ Meats Beef, and poultry
- Sausage
ALSO AVAILABLE
- Eggs “Soy Free”
- Eggs ”CERTIFIED ORGANIC FROM HAPPY HEALTHY HENS!”
- Dairy: Milk, Cheese (cow and goat)
- Drinks Switchel, Apple Cider, Root beer, Cherry Juice Concentrate, Milk & Teas
PANTRY
- Raw Local Honey
- Table and Cooking Seasoning Mixes
- Farm Boy Snack Chips
- Vinegar without Mother
- Organic Pastas Lasagna, elbows, eggs noodles, and spaghetti
- Condiments Barbeque Sauce, Marinara, Mustards, Jams and Salsas
- Herbs Fresh, Dried & blended
- Dried Beans Navy, Kidney, Black, Pinto etc.
- Dried Grains Hard Red Wheat
- Milled Products Flour
MORE GOOD STUFF
PERSONAL CARE
- Soap Bars for men, women and children, from sensitive to damaged skin!
- Shampoo
- Salves
- Lip Balm
HOME AND GARDEN
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Green Bags produce bags
- Purifying Honey Candles
- Growing Supplies Fertilizers, Seed Starter, dairy doo, etc.
FREE
- Pork Recipe Books
- Lamb Recipe Books
- *_Natural Awakening Magazines_
- CSA Market Flyers
SAMPLES
- Chocolate
Click here TO VISIT OUR FULL ONLINE STORE!
Click here TO VISIT OUR FULL ONLINE STORE!
Click here TO VISIT OUR FULL ONLINE STORE!
NEWS
We are finally accepting credit cards
To pay by card please call us as it is not yet available online
New Pick-Up Locations
Blue Lotus Flint
Lapeer Farmers Market
REMINDERS
- Hilhof Dairy Bottles- Please be sure when you return the bottles that the cap with the label on is still attached_ If you lost the cap, tape your name to the outside of the bottle or put your name paper and put it in the bottle. You will get two dollars credit for every bottle that comes back so long as we can tell it is your bottle.
- The Market closes for online ordering on Mondays at 10pm. We harvest for those orders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Our farmers come together Thursdays to pack, sort all the orders, (THURSDAYS ARE BUSY). Your freshly harvested items are delivered Thursday and Friday. Pick up days are Thursday through Sunday depending on the location.
WEBSITE NEWSLETTER
- Growing Season Update
- NEW PRODUCTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
REBEKAH’S Pure Living
- Many programs and classes held monthly. The store is conveniently located in Lapeer. Only Minutes from M-24 AND I-69!
- Click Here for more detailed information days and times.
The WEBLOG (newsletter) has the schedule.
To get to the website and to the WEBLOG (Newsletter) — which on the lower left includes dates and times for order pickups CLICK HERE.
To go directly to the market Click Here
Foothills Market: Beans are Back!
The rain we got a couple of weeks ago did what we hoped, and the beans have put on a second crop. We have some Blue Lake green beans and some of the yellow Monte Gusto beans. We also have a limited number of field peas.
We still have plenty of okra, although the tomatoes seem to be dwindling.
Place your order on the website between noon today and 5:00 p.m. Friday. You can then pick up your order at the downtown farmers’ market on Saturday from 9-11 a.m.
Eat something fresh this week!
Independence,VA: The Market is back Open!
Looking for some fresh summer veggies? Missed Fridays Market? No worries, we have you covered!!! The Wednesday Market is full of them! From summer squash, radishes, carrots, peppers to potatoes and we now have tomatoes!!!
So if you miss out on the Market this Friday, be sure and come see us next Wednesday from 4-7 at Town Park!
The On-Line Market is also open again for orders to be picked up August 3rd, between 5-7. Remember to check back everyday for new items added on!
Just a reminder, the Market closes to orders at 8 pm Monday 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 again and see you there!!
Penny B