The Weblog
This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
To visit the authoring market’s website, click on the market name located in the entry’s title.
Dothan, Alabama: April 15, 2023 M@D Newsletter
MISC MARKET NOTES
It has been a couple of weeks since we notified our M@D family about the state grocery tax initiative and asked that you contact your elected officials. To recap that message, there is very strong support to use surplus funds to reduce grocery taxes in our state. This would be like EVERYONE getting a raise. M@D has long believed that consumers should not have to pay tax on foods they could purchase directly from a farmer tax free, at least if the farmer’s market is state sanctioned (which we’re not but that’s a different set of circumstances.)
There are currently two systems in place in our state’s grocery system that would be easy to modify for reducing/eliminating tax – SNAP and WIC. SNAP pretty much includes anything edible that can kill you over time – carbonated beverages, processed GMO foods . . . long list of nasty stuff that most M@D customers won’t touch.
WIC (“Women, Infants and Children”) on the other hand focuses on HEALTHY FOOD. We believe, and more people are figuring this out, that eliminating tax on healthy food can eventually increase overall health in our state. Which is why we asked that you contact your elected officials. They need to be encouraged 1) support grocery tax reduction/elimination and 2) limit untaxed food to WIC items. I would especially encourage you to reach out to House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) about this as he’s currently supporting SNAP.
Here is a recent update:
THANK YOU in advance for getting involved with this. Individual notes, emails, and calls DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE and who knows, yours might be the one that tips things in the right direction.
Don’t Forget . . .
We look forward to seeing you next Friday at one of our pickup locations. 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!
Martin's Farmstand: Farmstand open today
The Farmstand will be open today (April 15, 2023) from 12:30 pm till 5 pm. New products: Kale, Dandelions and Scallions. The Kale and Scallions are both grown in a greenhouse. Kale that is grown in a greenhouse is more tender and sweeter. The Dandelions are wildcrafted from our farm. We have fresh baked Sourdough and Honey Wheat bread. Our Summer hours will be starting when the asparagus is ready sometime in May. We will have new hours. We will be closed on Monday and Sunday. We are planning to plant about 500 new raspberry plants today. I have been enjoying the Spring Peepers. This sound reminds me of my summers growing up in Mississippi. The night sounds were always the most beautiful music. The sun is shining and it looks like it will be a beautiful day. Have a great day today. Mendy
Russellville Community Market: Attn: Market date change
Hello everyone!
RCM will be open for ordering this week as usual Friday-Sunday. This coming Tuesday (April 18th) The Taste of The Valley event will be taking place downtown in and around the depot. To avoid any difficulties in dropping off or picking up orders, we are changing our market day to Wednesday the 19th for this week only! Please drop off orders between 2:00 and 3:45 and pick up as usual between 4:00 and 7:00 on Wednesday the 19th. Enjoy Taste of the Valley on Tuesday and come pick up your orders or shop the extras table on Wednesday! Please let us know if this change creates any barriers to drop off or pick up and we will work with you to find a solution!! We want to make sure everyone gets to enjoy their RCM groceries! Thank you for supporting your local growers and makers!
Attn: Growers
TASTE OF THE VALLEY REQUEST
Danielle Housenick with Main Street Russellville sent me an email asking if anyone would be interested in donating any items for the silent auction at their event. Examples could be: gift certificates, jam/jelly, honey, sauces, candles, personal care items etc. If you choose to donate any items you will receive a tax receipt. Feel free to contact the Depot or me if you have questions! They will need to receive any items you choose to donate by Monday at the latest. I apologize for being slow to pass this information on… We are blessed to have such a good relationship with the Main Street Russellville organization and we are appreciative of the fact that changing locations to the depot has definitely been positive for our market! We not only have the use of a prime downtown space at no cost but the depot staff are always going above and beyond to help out and share information about the market! Thank you all for creating amazing products and sharing them with our community!
Sincerely,
Ariel Finkenbinder
Executive Director
Russellville Community Market
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Statesboro Market2Go: Market2Go is Open!
Market2Go Is Open! Are you planning to order this week? Your local farmers are counting on you for consistent support!
Place your order by 10 pm Tuesday night for pickup on Thursday.
Choose your pickup location or delivery option from the drop-down menu before you check out.
- Statesboro – SCVB Drive Through: Thursday afternoon 4:00 – 6:00
- Sylvania: Thursday afternoon at 4&20 Bakers Cafe and Public Market 3:30 – 5:00
- Home Delivery – must add delivery to cart and prepay
Online Payment Available Register your debit or credit card at Your Account and click “Pay Now” when you check out. Your card will only be charged after you have received your order, including any adjustments for missed items or other credits.
Use your EBT/SNAP card to purchase authorized EBT items through the Market2Go, and you can receive matching “bonus” fruits and vegetables and raw nuts through the Georgia Fresh for Less program – with NO Limit. Please write “EBT” in the order comment field and select the Statesboro – SCVB drive-through pickup. For more information, email market2gostatesboro@gmail.com
Market News
Jacobs Produce has Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts!
Strawberries are in season and coming in Now!
The Statesboro Mainstreet Farmers Market is open each Saturday morning for the 2023 season! The farmers market is located directly behind Visit Statesboro, at 222 South Main Street! There’s a new bridge and boardwalk connecting the Blind Willie McTell Trail to the market venue! Come out and visit your local farmers and neighbors!
Our Sylvania pickup location is now at 4&20 Bakers Cafe and Public Market, 307A Mims Rd, Sylvania
Thank you to our sponsors who are helping our market grow! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Statesboro Farmers Market you can find more info here.
Sustaining
Clayton Digital Reprographics
Visit Statesboro
Sowing
Great GA Realty
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro Properties
Personal Finance Service of Statesboro
Quality Inn & Suites
Queensborough National Bank & Trust
RE/MAX Preferred Realty
Southern Palace Restaurant
Statesboro-Bulloch County Library
Vyve Broadband
Sprouting
Citizens Bank of the South
Synovus
Bulloch County Farm Bureau
Institute for Coastal Plain Science, Georgia Southern
Seedling
Georgia Southern University Libraries
Bulloch Solutions
Friends of the Market
Debra Chester
Cynthia Frost
Sam Wainford
Ann Smith-Wilson
Laura and Patrick Wheaton
Ann Hamilton
Becky Sanders
Bruce Field
Chandra Brown
Christene Hodges
Kathy and Larry Smith
Kristin Fretwell
LaShai Campbell
Martha Joiner
Patrick White
Happy Shopping!
Connie's Cornucopia: Fresh Mushrooms
Heading back from Ellijay Mushrooms. Most of what I picked up is sold. Lion’s Mane is hard to get right now because it is in such high demand. But I did pick up 3 lbs Shiitake. If you want please go on website and place your order and we can deliver it this weekend along with any of Connie’s Cornucopia Vendor’s that are listed on site.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
Connie
Russellville Community Market: 4/14/23 opening
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.
Don’t forget to check out the extras when you pick up your order from
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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It’s time to garden! RCM has a huge selection of healthy transplants to get you started! Check out the live plants category for vegetables, herbs and a few exotic plants you won’t find anywhere else! Try some heirloom varieties you won’t find in the big garden centers! Let RCM bakers do some of your cooking so you will have more time to spend in your garden! We have baked goods to complement any meal and sweets to make your family smile! Take advantage of the beautiful weather and grill some premium meats from RCM growers! Try some microgreens on sandwiches or hamburgers for a different flavor profile and extra nutrition! Enjoy cooler weather vegetables like kale and mustard before they are done for the season! From soaps to salads, RCM has premium local products for every need! Come downtown on Tuesday and enjoy the Taste of the Valley event and come back Wednesday from 4-7 PM to pick up your RCM orders! Next week we will be back to picking up on Tuesday as usual! Please let us know if you have a conflict with the Wednesday pick up this week and we will help make sure you get your groceries!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
Russellville Community Market
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CLG: Tuesday REMINDER
Last day to put in your orders for the week.
*https://conway.locallygrown.net/market
CLG: Opening Bell: more plants! And duck egg SALE!
Good afternoon,
The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping: *https://conway.locallygrown.net/market
Funny Farm is having a sale on duck eggs so if you ever wondered what they taste like, this is your chance!
Spring is in full bloom, get your gardening gloves on and start plating. Check out our live plant section.
Most items are listed by 6 pm Sunday, but check back again before the market closes Tuesday night to see if any other items are ready to be harvested for you! Eat fresh! Eat local! Eat for better health!-Don’t forget to order your milk on Sunday if possible!
How to contact us:
You CAN reply to this email or…
Phone or text: Sandra – 206-890-7460
Email: Sandra – conwaylocallygrown@gmail.com
CLG: CLG Pickup TODAY 3-6pm
Good morning
This is a pickup reminder for those of you who ordered this week. We have been having a great EXTRAS table, so stop by even if you don’t have an order :)
You can pick up your order starting at 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell Street in Conway.
Please NOTE: the church parking lot may be full between 315p and 345p when the Junior High lets out and kids are getting picked up.
Please remember that although the doors are open before 3pm, we are still getting everything ready for the market. If you arrive before 3pm, you are welcome to come in and sit while you wait. In order to avoid mistakes, we will not check anyone out before 3pm. Thank you for understanding.
If something comes up that you cannot personally pick up your order today, please contact someone to pick it up for you.
Remember to bring your RINSED milk bottles if you ordered milk with exchange, and your reusable market bags. Reduce, reuse, recycle! See you this afternoon!
How to contact us:
You CAN reply to this email or…
Phone or text: Sandra – 206-890-7460
Email: Sandra – conwaylocallygrown@gmail.com
Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Market is open for orders!
Good evening Locavores, Northeast Georgia Locally Grown is open for orders!
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Produce
Baked Goods with Organic Ingredients
Pastured Meats
Cultured/Fermented Foods
Pastured Eggs
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Market is open Fridays at 9 p.m. through 9 p.m. Mondays!
Thank you for choosing Northeast Georgia Locally Grown as a way to support your local producers. This online farmers market allows you to buy directly from multiple farms committed to chemical-free and local produce all year long! CHEMICAL-FREE means produce and pastures grown without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides. LOCAL means within 80 miles from the market pickup locations (usually much much closer). Do you know someone who grows chemical-free food in the area? Get them in touch with us. Know someone who wants fresh food? Spread the word. Put the two together, and that’s growing organically!
PICKUP TIME is Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m.
If you do not get an email ORDER CONFIRMATION after you finish the checkout process, then your order is NOT complete. Head back to the market page, and your order might still be there waiting for you to check out! If you have any trouble or questions at all, we are here to help; simply reply to this email.
Once you place an order, be on the lookout for the order reminder email on Wednesday with further pickup and payment notes. Thanks for your support!