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Atlanta Locally Grown:  Available for Saturday March 7


I hope this finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. We have plenty of meat, eggs and seasonal produce.
We appreciate all your support and look forward to seeing you on Saturday at your selected delivery location, Brookhaven Farmers Market, Piedmont Green Market or Sandy Springs Farmers Market.
Thank you,
Brady

Conyers Locally Grown:  Available for Friday March 6


I hope this finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. We have plenty of meat, eggs and seasonal produce.
We appreciate all your support and look forward to seeing you on Friday between 5-7 at Copy Central.
Thank you,
Brady

Siloam Springs, AR:  Online Market is Open!


www.siloaomsprings.locallygrown.net

As beautiful as the snow was I’m ready for spring and color. Thank you for your patience as we changed the pick up date and delayed re-opening the market.

Plattsburgh Online Ordering:  farmers market online open


Good news – we should have plenty of spinach this week. It is loving the sunshine and longer days.

Open for orders through Tuesday evening. Thank you.

Dawson Local Harvest:  New Arrivals at the Market This Week!


The DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for March 6th

New Arrivals at The Market This Week!

HI EVERYONE!

Hopefully you survived the ordeals of February without too much drama (boy, have I heard some horror stories), and you’re looking forward to a brighter (and warmer!) March. I hope you’re also looking forward to a growing list of Market choices as we progress towards warmer weather.

If you go to the website you will see a new Home Page featuring pictures taken of some of our vendor’s Produce. These are seasonal examples of the ultra-fresh, ultra-yummy locally-grown Produce we have for you every week, plus artisan Breads, Milk, Eggs, and more as we “March” towards Spring. And speaking of new items . . .

HANALEI BATH has added 2 new Aromatherapy Bath Salts and several exciting essential oils (Relieve It Or Knot is one that caught my eye). So take a moment or two and look at The Market to see everything that’s available this week!

THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 8pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

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! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

The Wednesday Market:  Sign Up to Help The Wednesday Market


We need your help!

The Wednesday Market volunteers are looking for some helpful hands to facilitate our move into the new location. During the month of March, we will be cleaning, painting, making signs, working on the yard, and eventually – moving! If you would like to help, please let us know on Wednesday. We’ll have a sign up sheet where you can list your name, contact information and area in which you would like to contribute (i.e., cleaning, painting, etc.).

We are EXCITED about our move and hope that our customers and farmers are too! We’ll have more room, more parking, lots of shady trees – and hopefully – more customers and products.

Won’t you consider helping us meet our goals?

Thanks,

Beverly

P.S. I know I told everyone to contact Anna Evans in today’s weblog, but let’s allow her some space. She’s a really busy lady! If you give us your contact info on the sign up sheets, we’ll call you when we’re ready. Thanks.

The Wednesday Market:  Order Today and Tomorrow; News about Our New Location


Good afternoon.

The Wednesday Market is open. Please place your orders by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 p.m. Tuesday. Be sure to check the website for all of this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market

Many of you have asked when The Market is moving. We now know and are happy to announce that we plan to be in our new location in April. We are moving into the little house just past the Pike County school system’s bus garage on Adams Street, not far from our current location. In fact, if you are used to turning down the side street and parking in back of the Board of Education office, you have already found Adams Street! The new location is farther down the street, past the old Zebulon elementary school and The Chandler Building. Look for a little yellow bungalow on the left. If you get to Eastview Cemetery, you have gone too far.

We are using the month of March to spruce up the new location and volunteers are welcome to help us! If you are interested, please contact Anna Evans. In the meantime, you can still find us at the little red brick building at the corner of Concord Street and Adams Street.

See you on Wednesday!

Beverly

Heirloom Living Market Lilburn:  Market News - Thank you for reading!


You can view this Newsletter by clicking on the Weblog Tab on the Market website

Bits and Bites




This was the beauty I beheld Thursday morning! Up in the North Georgia Mountains, some snow still remains even after the warmer temperatures and rain of the last few days! Although Wednesday night’s 6 inches of snow brought back fond memories of my childhood in Ohio and the Black Lab found it to his liking, it meant that travel down to Lawrenceville, Lilburn and Buford was not an option!


I am deeply grateful to Marie Wheeler who coordinated the Crossfit/Lawrenceville Market. Marie unselfishly volunteered to take my place when it appeared the weather would preclude me being at Market. Sarah Rockey and Marie Wheeler braved the cold temperatures to allow Market pickup to happen for both Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Members. Our Lilburn Market Coordinator, Kathy Barnes made the trek to the Crossfit/Lawrenceville, also braving the cold temps inside the Market space to accept and check in the Market orders load the items you ordered, drove to Lilburn, unloaded, set-up and ran the Lilburn Market. You all have my un-ending gratitude for your passion and dedication to our Market.


We are a community of people who believe in procuring the best food for ourselves and our families that is fresh, clean, nutrient dense and grown/produced locally. It is not uncommon on Market Day, hearing Members share recipes, discuss products or the latest ‘food news’. The Coordinators, Volunteers and I so enjoy seeing you all and being a part of connecting you with the ‘best of the best’ local Farmers/Producers and Artisans. Please consider joining us as a Volunteer. Is a few hours once a week, biweekly, one a month to much to ask to help your Community? Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337 and I will put you in contact with our Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Coker. We need your help – your time!


With the cold weather and the 2 snow events last week, I was busy in the kitchen. I cooked the Chuck Roast I had ordered from Heritage Farm in the Crock Pot with the little Cream Potatoes and Carrots from Burnell Farms an Organic Onion, spices and WOW ~ it was fabulous! Flavorful and great texture! This is a perfect slow cook meal!


Not too long ago, I was discussing Bone Broth with Pat Gibbon a Member of the Crossfit/Lawrenceville Market. I lamented that it seems I am constantly making Bone Broth because I consume it daily but also want enough to use in soups or use in other recipes. Being a fellow Bone Broth Warrior, Pat explained that she uses her large electric roaster to make her broth. Hmmmm, I have one of those that sits on the shelf, only pulled out once or twice a year to roast the holiday Turkey! Now, instead of ending up with a quart or two of Bone Broth, I am rewarded with a couple of gallons! What a great idea you shared Miss Pat and I certainly am enjoying the fruits of your wisdom! Thank you!


This past week, I tried a new combination consisting of Alpaca Bones, a few Water Buffalo Bones, Lamb Necks Bones and Beef Soup Bones and the result was a wonderful, rich and complex Bone Broth! The meat was picked from the Bones and the remainder of the Chuck Roast added with Carrots, Potatoes, Onions, Brussell Sprouts, Cabbage, Peas, Tomatoes, Green Beans and a little Kale plus some spices and I created a hearty Veggie Soup! Every item in the soup were items purchased through the Market. Some were fresh and some were from the freezer, put up from last year’s Harvest! What is your latest creation?


Specials, New Items, Updates


Although Lamb was a staple of my family’s diet, it was tradition in our home to have a roasted Leg of Lamb on Easter. Greg of Heritage Farm has Leg of Lamb on special this week and I want to take advantage of this sale since Easter is April 5th! He also had the Rib Steak and Minced (Ground) Lamb offered on sale this week!


Greg has also added a Bulk Pack – Organ Feet and Bones consisting of Soup Bones, Pig Feet, Lamb Bones, Fat Back, Chicken Necks and Backs, Turkey Necks, Ham Hocks, Organ Meat. This is 20#‘s of various items for $30.00!! This is a phenomenal deal and if you make your own Pet Food, it is a fabulous find. Needless to say, I got one Bulk Pack for the Black Lab! The offering is limited in number and in frequency of availability! So, grab it now if you want it! You will not be disappointed!


The freezer at Crossfit/Lawrenceville Market still has several packages of frozen Yellow Squash, which Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm put up after the harvest this summer. Perfect to add to soups or casseroles. Please email me if you would like a package to be included with your order this week. Email order for Yellow Squash


Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great winter veggies! Broccoli, Brussell Sprouts, Huge heads of Savoy Cabbage, Carrots, yummy Cauliflower, Kale and Romaine Lettuce are all listed in their offerings this week. Tammy just added Young Spinach. I’m in…


I spoke with Doug Ruling of Doug’s Garden yesterday and although he lost his Winter Crops this year, his seedlings for late Winter, Spring and early Summer Crops are growing profusely in his green house. His offerings will be back with us before you know it! Doug is creating some surprises in his offerings for early Spring – look for hints in the next couple of weeks! I think you will be pleasantly surprised!


The Veggie Patch lost power in their green houses in the first snow/ice event a couple of weeks ago. Some items made it through and are listed in their offerings. Andrew and crew are working hard, harvesting and planting! Did you know The Veggie Patch also has other offerings? Check our their Herbs (medicinal and culinary), Pickles, Sauces and Juices and Bloody Mary Mix!


Carrell Farms has delicious Water Buffalo and they have recently added Alpaca to their offerings. This week at all Markets, there will be samples of Alpaca Sausages! Cranberry-Sage and Basil-Sun Dried Tomato sound like intriguing combinations and something that must be tried!


Between Marie of Bakery on Brooks, our Gluten Free Master Baker and Dabrielle of My Daily Bread, our Whole Grains Master Baker, we can all enjoy fresh, organic, local Baked Goods. From Breads to Paleo Treats, Cookies to Cornbread these creative and talented ladies can supply us with nutritious products for our families.

Markets close at 8:00pm Monday. Please remember that minimums must be met for each Market to ensure delivery by our Farmers! Be sure and get your order in and thank you for supporting our LOCAL Farmers!

Hop on over to Crossfit Market


Crossfit Members
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map



Hop on over to the Hamilton Mill Market


Hamilton Mill Members
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map


Hop on over to the Lilburn Market
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Lilburn Members
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map


Azure Standard

Azure Standard Pickup Date: Monday, 3-2 at Noon
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Drop #: 796431 Route: Q5
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville



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United States Virgin Islands:  This Week in VI Locally Grown!


Hello VI Locally Grown members,

The heart of the growing season is upon us, and we are glad to be brining a wider selection each week to the market. This week, we will bring our delicious certified organic heirloom tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. We aren’t sure how many we will have, so we are not listing them here in the market, they will be first-come-first-serve!

Also note the introduction of the moringa powder and capsules from Moringa Lion/ Ridge to Reef Farm, some of the only certified organic moringa available on the market today. Discover the miracle bundle of benefits from this amazing superfood grown right here in the rainforest.

Also, don’t forget about your own healing -you can get massage, pilates, or yoga sessions at your own pace through Blessings of Life Farm and their expert instruction. You deserve it!

We look forward to seeing you again this Wednesday at the market.

Blessings,

Ridge to Reef Farm

Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill:  Market News - Thank you for reading!


You can view this Newsletter by clicking on the Weblog Tab on the Market website

Bits and Bites




This was the beauty I beheld Thursday morning! Up in the North Georgia Mountains, some snow still remains even after the warmer temperatures and rain of the last few days! Although Wednesday night’s 6 inches of snow brought back fond memories of my childhood in Ohio and the Black Lab found it to his liking, it meant that travel down to Lawrenceville, Lilburn and Buford was not an option!


I am deeply grateful to Marie Wheeler who coordinated the Crossfit/Lawrenceville Market. Marie unselfishly volunteered to take my place when it appeared the weather would preclude me being at Market. Sarah Rockey and Marie Wheeler braved the cold temperatures to allow Market pickup to happen for both Crossfit and Hamilton Mill Members. Our Lilburn Market Coordinator, Kathy Barnes made the trek to the Crossfit/Lawrenceville, also braving the cold temps inside the Market space to accept and check in the Market orders load the items you ordered, drove to Lilburn, unloaded, set-up and ran the Lilburn Market. You all have my un-ending gratitude for your passion and dedication to our Market.


We are a community of people who believe in procuring the best food for ourselves and our families that is fresh, clean, nutrient dense and grown/produced locally. It is not uncommon on Market Day, hearing Members share recipes, discuss products or the latest ‘food news’. The Coordinators, Volunteers and I so enjoy seeing you all and being a part of connecting you with the ‘best of the best’ local Farmers/Producers and Artisans. Please consider joining us as a Volunteer. Is a few hours once a week, biweekly, one a month to much to ask to help your Community? Please contact Maryanne at 404-432-4337 and I will put you in contact with our Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Coker. We need your help – your time!


With the cold weather and the 2 snow events last week, I was busy in the kitchen. I cooked the Chuck Roast I had ordered from Heritage Farm in the Crock Pot with the little Cream Potatoes and Carrots from Burnell Farms an Organic Onion, spices and WOW ~ it was fabulous! Flavorful and great texture! This is a perfect slow cook meal!


Not too long ago, I was discussing Bone Broth with Pat Gibbon a Member of the Crossfit/Lawrenceville Market. I lamented that it seems I am constantly making Bone Broth because I consume it daily but also want enough to use in soups or use in other recipes. Being a fellow Bone Broth Warrior, Pat explained that she uses her large electric roaster to make her broth. Hmmmm, I have one of those that sits on the shelf, only pulled out once or twice a year to roast the holiday Turkey! Now, instead of ending up with a quart or two of Bone Broth, I am rewarded with a couple of gallons! What a great idea you shared Miss Pat and I certainly am enjoying the fruits of your wisdom! Thank you!


This past week, I tried a new combination consisting of Alpaca Bones, a few Water Buffalo Bones, Lamb Necks Bones and Beef Soup Bones and the result was a wonderful, rich and complex Bone Broth! The meat was picked from the Bones and the remainder of the Chuck Roast added with Carrots, Potatoes, Onions, Brussell Sprouts, Cabbage, Peas, Tomatoes, Green Beans and a little Kale plus some spices and I created a hearty Veggie Soup! Every item in the soup were items purchased through the Market. Some were fresh and some were from the freezer, put up from last year’s Harvest! What is your latest creation?


Specials, New Items, Updates


Although Lamb was a staple of my family’s diet, it was tradition in our home to have a roasted Leg of Lamb on Easter. Greg of Heritage Farm has Leg of Lamb on special this week and I want to take advantage of this sale since Easter is April 5th! He also had the Rib Steak and Minced (Ground) Lamb offered on sale this week!


Greg has also added a Bulk Pack – Organ Feet and Bones consisting of Soup Bones, Pig Feet, Lamb Bones, Fat Back, Chicken Necks and Backs, Turkey Necks, Ham Hocks, Organ Meat. This is 20#‘s of various items for $30.00!! This is a phenomenal deal and if you make your own Pet Food, it is a fabulous find. Needless to say, I got one Bulk Pack for the Black Lab! The offering is limited in number and in frequency of availability! So, grab it now if you want it! You will not be disappointed!


The freezer at Crossfit/Lawrenceville Market still has several packages of frozen Yellow Squash, which Farmer Ricky Brown of Back River Farm put up after the harvest this summer. Perfect to add to soups or casseroles. Please email me if you would like a package to be included with your order this week. Email order for Yellow Squash


Burnell Farms is going strong bringing us some great winter veggies! Broccoli, Brussell Sprouts, Huge heads of Savoy Cabbage, Carrots, yummy Cauliflower, Kale and Romaine Lettuce are all listed in their offerings this week. Tammy just added Young Spinach. I’m in…


I spoke with Doug Ruling of Doug’s Garden yesterday and although he lost his Winter Crops this year, his seedlings for late Winter, Spring and early Summer Crops are growing profusely in his green house. His offerings will be back with us before you know it! Doug is creating some surprises in his offerings for early Spring – look for hints in the next couple of weeks! I think you will be pleasantly surprised!


The Veggie Patch lost power in their green houses in the first snow/ice event a couple of weeks ago. Some items made it through and are listed in their offerings. Andrew and crew are working hard, harvesting and planting! Did you know The Veggie Patch also has other offerings? Check our their Herbs (medicinal and culinary), Pickles, Sauces and Juices and Bloody Mary Mix!


Carrell Farms has delicious Water Buffalo and they have recently added Alpaca to their offerings. This week at all Markets, there will be samples of Alpaca Sausages! Cranberry-Sage and Basil-Sun Dried Tomato sound like intriguing combinations and something that must be tried!


Between Marie of Bakery on Brooks, our Gluten Free Master Baker and Dabrielle of My Daily Bread, our Whole Grains Master Baker, we can all enjoy fresh, organic, local Baked Goods. From Breads to Paleo Treats, Cookies to Cornbread these creative and talented ladies can supply us with nutritious products for our families.

Markets close at 8:00pm Monday. Please remember that minimums must be met for each Market to ensure delivery by our Farmers! Be sure and get your order in and thank you for supporting our LOCAL Farmers!

Hop on over to Crossfit Market


Crossfit Members
Pickup at Crossfit Market
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: Crossfit O-Zone
519 Hurricane Shoals Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Click Here for Map



Hop on over to the Hamilton Mill Market


Hamilton Mill Members
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map


Hop on over to the Lilburn Market
.


Lilburn Members
Pickup Day and Time: TUESDAY, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road, SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Click Here for Map


Azure Standard

Azure Standard Pickup Date: Monday, 3-2 at Noon
Pickup Location: 963 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Drop #: 796431 Route: Q5
Drop Name: Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville
Drop Coordinator: Maryanne Vaeth
Contact Information: Email Drop Coordinator
Phone: 404-432-4337

This Group on Facebook will keep you up to date on the “happenings” with this service!

Azure Standard Lawrenceville Drop Information: My Azure Standard Drop Lawrenceville



Please “Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


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