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CLG:  Opening Bell: Goat Cheeses, Micro-Greens, Salad Mix, Broccoli!


Good afternoon (from Carissa)!
Hopefully everyone is having a good beginning to 2018. The New Year came in with a cold front and made farming so much more difficult on farmers, their crops and their livestock. As I look out the window at the gloomy, cold day, I long for Spring! There is a bright side though! Because of the milder winters we have had the past few years, insects have continued to be a problem for gardens. Hopefully with the really cold temps that we have had this past week, we will see a decrease in damaging insects in spring and summer! Natural pest control at its best! :) There are so many benefits to cold weather! Check back next week for another.

No lettuce from Rattle’s Garden this week. The cold weather stifled its growth last week and should recover next week.

Chickens are extremely fickle, but are far more intelligent than people give them credit for. And, they are such wonderful garden helpers!!! Egg laying in the winter is one area that chickens are very fickle. VERY cold weather will slow down laying because more of the chickens’ bodily resources have to go into keeping her warm rather than to producing eggs. Another reason for slow laying, even if the winter weather is warm, is daylight. If there is not enough light, some breeds may slow down laying in the wintertime. One thing’s for sure, they are doing their best!!! :)
Rutabagas coming soon!

We have the best Growers in Central Arkansas! Please learn more about them on Our Growers page.

The farmers and market managers appreciate your efforts to help spread the word about Conway Locally Grown. We would love to offer your friends a great local resource for fresh, local farm products too! Please pick up a few flyers at the next market to hand out to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
Thanks!
Carissa

Good afternoon (from Steve)!

Mark your calendars: We will not have a market on Friday, January 26th.

I will have some exciting news about a new Grower soon. Stay tuned!

Be sure to SEARCH for your favorite items using the search field. Over 650 items available now!

Most items are listed by 6pm 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!

And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)

The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping:

www.conway.locallygrown.net

Please check your email a few 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

Green Fork Farmers Market:  Weekly product list


Dear Green Fork Farmers Market Customers:

Also available this week:

Vegetables—Kale, lettuce, pac choi, swiss chard, spinach, beets with greens, broccoli, carrots, and pumpkins.

Herbs and Spices—cilantro and hot chili powder.

Eggs—From pastured hens.

Meat—Pastured beef and chicken.

Olives and Olive Oil—Direct from the organic grower in California. Check out sales prices on selected varieties!

Salsa—Made with locally grown and organic ingredients.

Live plants—Fig trees, fig houseplants.

Crafts—Natural, handmade soy candles scented with pure essential oils (no toxic chemicals!)

Place your order now, then pick up and pay on Wednesday from 4-7 pm at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.

We will also have a selection of locally grown and handmade goods available for sale from the table at the market on Wednesday.

We look forward to seeing you!

Green Fork Farmers Market

Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op:  Reminder


Just a reminder that if you want items from Arkansas Natural Produce, you’ll need to place your co-op order before Monday night.

Also, Bluebird Hill products will be offered only once a month, so be sure to stock up on those this market.

We’ll be needing volunteers for all markets in late January and February, so
do please click on the Volunteer Spot button at the top of the market page and
sign up to man a market. Your co-op needs you!

Thanks as always for your support of Spa City Co-op.

Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest for A New Year!




Market News

Hello!

Welcome Back! We hope this New Year 2018 is off to a great start for you and yours! Thanks for starting off the year right by supporting small farms, organic agriculture, and small businesses!

We have survived some record cold temperatures. Farmers report the hoophouse crops managed to squeak through, a bit beat up but otherwise alive! It is amazing how resilient plants are.

The cold weather slows down plant growth quite a bit, however, so for that reason* we are switching to an EVERY OTHER WEEK schedule! * So that means stock up as you can on meat, eggs, and our storage vegetables! Even the greens are so fresh and well taken care of they have a very long fridge life. So make sure you order enough for 2 weeks!

Our next delivery date after this Wednesday will be Wednesday, January 24th

Thanks so much to all of you for your sock donations! They were delivered to The Nashville Rescue Mission, just in time for our deepcold spell. Over 150 pairs of socks in all! I am sure you can imagine how grateful many people were for the added warmth.

We are really excited for the year ahead, and hope to continue to serve you in the best way possible! We are always open to feedback and questions. It helps us to be better at what we do, so we appreciate you letting us know what you love or what some concerns may be!

You may have noticed this new weblog format – hopefully it makes it easier to read on your phones! Let us know!

Thanks for all your support – we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

John and Tally

Recipes

Butternut Squash and Kale Torte

A “torte” sounds fancy, but really this is just a layered casserole of yumminess!

1 tbsp. olive oil
½ small butternut squash (about 1 lb)
1 medium red onion
1 small bunch kale
Kosher salt and pepper
1 medium Yukon gold potato (about 6 oz)
6 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese (from the deli counter)
1 plum tomato
¼ c. grated Parmesan (1 oz)

Heat oven to 425°F. Oil a 9-in. springform pan. Arrange half the butternut squash in the bottom of the pan, in concentric circles. Top with half the onion, separating the rings. Top with half the kale, drizzle with half the oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt. Top with the potatoes and half the provolone cheese.
Top with remaining kale, drizzle with the remaining oil and season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Top with the remaining onion, tomatoes and provolone. Arrange the remaining squash on top and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
Cover with foil, place on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake until the vegetables are tender and the top is beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes more.

Yalaha, FL:  Yalaha Market Open


Order now through 5 pm Jan 11th for Jan 13th Pickup

Remember to tell me when you want to pick up!

Expanded Goat cuts available. Try Chops or Roasts. (Let me know if you are interested in Heart or Liver.)

Sorry, No Milk for the Time being.

Send me a message if you are interested in Getting Channel Catfish.

If you have any particular requests, let me know I’m happy to grow to order.

Sign in to order. https://yalaha.locallygrown.net/market

You have to sign in to see the add to cart button. Then click the add to cart button on the items you want to buy. Remember you need to check out before your order will be placed.
Remember to let me know when you want to pick up on Sat or maybe even Friday late afternoon or on Sunday. (If I don’t send you an e-mail confirmation of your order and pick up time, please make sure you checked out and completed your order.)

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  Reminder- Order by 6pm TODAY!


Just a friendly reminder, if you haven’t already placed your order, that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY. Place your order now so you don’t forget!

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!

Click Here to Place Your Order For THURSDAY pick up

THIS ORDER IS FOR THURSDAY PICK UP AT SUWANEE LOCATION FROM 1PM to 3PM (1300 Peachtree Ind. Blvd, Suite 1104, Suwanee 30024 at Cultured Traditions)

*If you want to order from BUFORD LOCALLY GROWN pick up on TUESDAYS in Buford Click here to be redirected to Buford website

YOU CAN ONLY PICK UP FROM THE LOCATION YOU HAVE ORDERED FROM!

The Wednesday Market:  Ordering Time Is Upon Us!


Good afternoon.

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

How are y’all enjoying this cold weather? Although I really don’t like being cold, I have to say – it’s about time we had a REAL winter. There is a season for everything. On days like this, my plan is to make something hot and tasty in the slow cooker. Beef pot roast, perhaps!

We hope everyone stays safe and warm, and we’ll see you at the Market on Wednesday!

Thanks,

Beverly

Buford Locally Grown :  Reminder- Order by 6pm TODAY!


Just a friendly reminder, if you haven’t already placed your order, that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY. Place your order now so you don’t forget.

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!

Click Here to Place Your Order

THIS ORDER IS FOR TUESDAY PICK UP AT BUFORD LOCATION (285 E. Moreno St. Buford 30518 from 1 pm to 6:30 pm. Pick up is behind the KCO Audio building on S. Hill St.)

Russellville Community Market:  RCM Opens at Noon!


Baby, it’s cold outside!

The market has you covered with delicious beans and greens for soups! Pair them with your favorite local beef or pork and some nice crusty Italian bread!

Thursday is National Hot Toddy Day! And what does every Hot Toddy need? Local honey, of course! We’ve got honey so amazing, you might not even need the spirits!!

To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” *button once you have completed your shopping. *You have until 10:00pm Tuesday evening to place your orders.

REMEMBER PICK-UP IS THURSDAY FROM 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. AT ALL SAINT’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON SOUTH PHOENIX.

Russellville Community Market

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.

ALFN Local Food Club:  Market Is Open!


Happy Sunday!

The market is open and ready for your orders. Did you know that we carry bones for your pets? Get them a fun treat this week – they’ll love you for it! Amandaland farm is now placing future orders for sprouts to be delivered on the 20th – if you want to secure your share, place an order online this week.

Don’t forget, we are still matching donations to our GoFundMe up until the 18th! Have you made plans to join us for our fundraiser party at the Lost 40 Brewery? Come drop in from 4:30-7:00 for food, drinks, and fun company!

How are your New Year resolutions going? If you need some help with your healthy eating habits, check out our blog post today about getting on track with your nutrition goals.

Follow us on Facebook for more offers and events, or visit our website to learn more about our organization.

Claire Admire
Program & Market Manager