CLG:  Opening Bell: Skoosh, Broccoli, Sausage, Coffee...

Good afternoon,
Remember when it was 72 degrees yesterday? Well, things change, huh? Be very careful if you have to be out in the ice on Monday. If you get housebound, spend some time online perusing all the wonderful local food being produced in and around Conway and place your order for pick-up this Friday.

Check out all the Featured Products and use the SEARCH field on the main Market page to quickly find the items you want.

Come early on Friday for the best selection from the EXTRAS table.

The market is now OPEN for orders. Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!

Have a great week!
Steve

ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION. When you are done shopping, just hit the “proceed to checkout” button in your cart. You will then see the option to “Pay Now” with credit card near the bottom. Just follow the prompts to add your card. Be sure to read the screen until you see “Thank you for your order” on the top. If you need help, please call 339-7958. A 3% online payment convenience fee will be added when your card is charged.

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 Twitter: @conwaygrown

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  It's Time to Order from Manchester Locally Grown Farmers' Market

Siloam Springs, AR:  Online Market is Open!

www.siloamsprings.locallygrown.net

With the winter weather we are expecting this is a perfect week for stews, soups, and roasts. Hearty, nourishing, comfort food. How about a scarf or cowl to wrap up in and keep warm? Maybe some jams, jellies, and breakfast items to start the day off right? You will find all these things and more as you shop the online market.

Stay warm and remember, Spring will be here soon!

~ Stacy

Gwinnett Locally Grown:  Sunday Market Reminder!

The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.

MARKET NEWS

*Tumeric seems to be all the buzz right now and for good reason! There are so many health benefits to using fresh in your smoothie or just putting the powder in your cooking. It has anti-inflammatory properties, it has iron and manganese but it’s properties have been shown to help those with auto-immune issues to even cancer. Never mind the benefits of curcumin, tumeric’s active ingredient.
I have wanted to grow it myself and found this article from a blog called The Rain Forest Garden and I hope this gives you some ideas if you are considering growing it yourself! Enjoy!

http://www.therainforestgarden.com/2011/12/how-to-grow-turmeric.html

I’m looking to post a survey real soon to see everyone’s interest in different items. We have opportunities to get some really cool items but there are minimum limits for some to get them offered on the Market. So be looking for that as I share the wonderful items available to us and see your interest!

Is anyone interested in Azure Standard? They are a group buy that is delivered once a month. We have the opportunity to participate….so go on
https://www.azurestandard.com. Please email me if you would like to participate!

_As Always….
_Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living. *_

Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!

Browse through to see all the great Growers we have and maybe you will find something new!

We have Wilderness Family Naturals Coconut Sugar, Flour and Organic Popcorn in the Market for sale! When you come to pick up your order, check them out! They are also now online!

If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your imput!

Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.

CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!

Thanks for all your support!

Shop often and eat well!

Cheryl Gelatt
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com

Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm

Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.

South Cumberland Farmer's Market:  The Weather For Market This Week

We are closely monitoring the weather for Tuesday. There’s a lot that can happen between now and then, so keep watching your inbox. If we have any changes to the market, we will send out another Blog message.

Thanks!
Kir and Linda

Dothan, Alabama:  D'S JELLY, CASABLANCA QUARTER BEEF& SCOTTY'S LETTUCE...

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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

KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD…
For the next several Fridays, Market At Dothan will feature one of our growers/producers at the Friday Market Pick Up!
This week DIANNE HERRING of D’s JELLY will be on hand to answer your questions and share news from Herring Orchard, Garden & Kitchen. Come out and visit with Dianne from 10AM-12PM, Friday, 2/20/15 @ Dothan Nurseries

NOW AVAILABLE CASABLANCA RANCH QUARTER BEEF…
LOCAL GRASS FED, GRASS FINISHED BEEF…
“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
*GROUND BEEF PATTIES
*SIRLOIN TIP ROAST
*CHUCK ROAST
*BRISKET
*LIVER
****SOUP BONES

LIMITED LETTUCE…
This week Scotty has a limited availability of RED OAKLEAF LETTUCE grown in Healhty Soil.

WELCOME…
SPRING HILL FARM
“We are a small farm located in Ozark, AL. We keep bees, raise chickens and plant a big garden. We love to make our food from scratch and have sold at local farmer’s markets. We specialize in whole wheat bread, pretzels, and cinnamon rolls from freshly ground flour. We also make soup mixes, spice mixes, fresh homemade cookies, and brownies. "

#MARYS PEEPS…
" KUMQUAT SATSUMA PEPPER JELLY…My new version of pepper jelly is made with fresh kumquarts, and satsumas, with some sweet pineapple. Add the final touch with jalapinos and bell peppers. All grown without pesticides, and no additives. I hope you will try this and enjoy it. It will be an added jar of flavor for you pantry. Remember that all my products are prepared for you in my home kitchen with complete sanitary conditions as possible."

SPECIAL: KATHY’S KLUCKERS…
BOGO (BUY ONE, GET ONE) PURPLE HULL. PEAS!

PRICELESS PRODUCE UPDATED…
CSA- Full & 1/2 Shares – seasonal
Arugula – baby, pesto & 2 gallons
Greenhouse Mix – of Baby Chinese Cabbage, Baby Siberian Kale, Baby Bok Choi, and Baby Swiss Chard!
Lettuce – Mesclun, Red Oakleaf
Micros – broccoli, spicy, radish
Salsa
Sprouts -sunflowers

#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 @ Market at Dothan when you PICK UP your order. 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

PURPLE HULL PEAS & SAUSAGE
INGREDIENTS
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups fresh purple hull peas
1 quart chicken broth
12 to 16 ounces spicy andouille-style sausage or similar spicy smoked sausage
salt and pepper, to taste
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 Servings
PREPARATION

In a medium skillet or sauté pan, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until softened. Transfer the vegetables to a medium saucepan; add peas and chicken broth. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice the sausage and brown in the skillet. Add to the peas, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes longer, or until peas are tender.
Uncover and increase heat to medium (a low boil); continue cooking for about 3 to 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add salt and pepper, as needed.
Serve with cornbread.

Naples,FL:  market will close soon

Please get your orders in market will close in a few hours

Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op:  Weblog Entry

Good Morning and Happy Valentines Day Everyone!! :)

The Spa City Co-op on-line market is open for ordering now until Tuesday at 9 pm.

Please remember to mark your calendars for pickup Friday the 20th between 3:30 and 5:30 at 341A Whittington Avenue. Before 5 is better for our volunteer staff.

Thank you for supporting our local agriculture.
http://spacity.locallygrown.net/market

See you Friday!
Hannah Seewald
Manager for this week’s market
509-936-2151

Citrus County Locally Grown:  We're Back!

Our growers thank you for supporting local growers and businesses. Your orders make a real difference

Good news, all around!
Michael is recovering at Shands (and thanks all of you for your well wishes, prayers and support) and THE MARKET IS OPEN!

Please remember MILK IS AVAILABLE but we since need to get our order to the farm on Tuesday we will stop taking orders for milk, MONDAY NIGHT, so please do place your order early!

ARBOR TRAILS NURSERY has joined our market. Their produce is grown hydroponically and it’s beautiful. Some of the lettuce weigh 1 1/2 – 2Lbs and crisp too. They come with roots, so keep the roots moist to keep them fresh.
Check out the:
Green Leaf Lettuce
Green Butter Crunch
Red Leaf Lettuce
Red Bok Choy
Green Bok Choy

3 Rock Farm
Everything is grown organically, from organic, NON-GMO seeds, here on their farm in Dunnellon. They have snow peas this week and eggs plus MICROGREENS!

Microgreens contain considerably higher levels of vitamins and carotenoids— up to five times greater than their mature plant counterparts. Put some Microgreens in soups, salads and sandwiches and add some extra nutrients today!
Variety of Flavors
*Arugula
*Bok Choy
*Mild Brassica Mix
*Mustard
*Spicy Brassica Mix

Thank you for supporting your On-Line Farmers Market. Your purchases have made a difference to many families

Your CCLG Team

THE MARKET IS OPEN
The link below will take you there.

www.citruscounty.locallygrown.net/.*

CSA Farmers Market:  Farmers Working Together

Farmers Working Together

Many of the farmers participate with the operation of this market, and when no unexpected events/emergencies happen the market runs almost as smooth as clock work. I received a panicked phone call from Racheal that she can’t open the market today because goats are out. So alas today I have to click the mouse, change the wordings and open the market.

Tuesday morning the farmers know what products they have to prepare for the market. CSA Farmers Market action starts Wednesday night when one of our helpers creates reports for packing frozen & dairy and prints the invoices, envelopes and other miscellaneous paperwork that enables us to get the farmers products to you. Michele from Fallen Oak Farm brings her items over and assembles the envelopes, invoices and packing reports than places them in the appropriated distribution location basket.

Thursday Morning Kurt from Ulrich Farm arrives with his items and packs up the orders that is suppose to go the West distribution area. Barb a helper takes the van and heads of to Almars where she meets with Linda Purdy from Westwind Mill and Pat Whetham from Whetham Organic. Orders going to the West side are packed and everyone takes the orders to their respective farms for customers. The items they have for the East area are loaded in the van and taken back to White Pine Farm where Dale Kinney from White Pine Farm, Joe Law from Law Family Farm, Doreen Wilcox from BF&E Organics, and our helpers start to pack orders. As they are packed they are put in totes and placed in the walk in cooler. Of course frozen items go in the freezer and CSAFM is operating five chest freezers right now (it is going to be wonderful when we get the walk in).

Krystal Owens son gets off from the bus at White Pine Farm where we pack orders and she loads up products that are going to Healthy Habitz which she will deliver before going home. Friday morning Dale Kinney, Marian Listwak, and a helper go to White Pine Farm to load the van. We usually start loading at 7am as we carefully pack to make sure we don’t miss anything.

Everything is color coded to help us know what to unload where it is suppose to go. If things go well we are on the road by 8:30 am to start delivering and the van does not arrive back until approximately 5pm. If I’m not helping with deliveries I usually stay close to the phone to deal with what every unexpected event that happens.
We operate somewhat like a co-op where the farmers are expected to do their share of work. Not all farmers can help so they contribute a higher percentage of their sales as compared to the grower that can participate with helping at the market.

Of course as always there is a fall person that fills in whenever any one is sick or goes on vacations or has to help friends whose goats get out. That person is me and if I don’t get back with everyone timely I can guarantee it is one of those weeks where I have to do double duty. And now since Krystal is off work—-I’m doing double duty.

Until Next Time
Marian Listwak