Dawson Local Harvest:  April-Showering You with Great Products!

Dawson Local Harvest for April 15th

April-Showering You with Great Products!

HI EVERYBODY!

You’re getting this Weblog early because we have to be in Atlanta to tend to my mother for a couple of days. That’s okay, the Harvest will open at its usual time. There’s a lot to talk about this week, so let’s get to it. Now I’m a Southern boy born and bred, and while I subscribe to the whole organic-healthy thing there are certain foods that must be prepared a certain way to be “right”. I’m talking about collards, turnip greens, and green beans which must be slow-cooked with fatback in order to be edible. Well, thank goodness for FIVE HENS FARMS for their free-range Pork Fatback! A very large portion of fatback is just $5.00 and it will last for months, plus it goes a long way towards making store-bought greens more edible when the real things are not available from the Harvest.

Next up, HANALEI BATH has added their Litsea Lavender Hand Soap to their Spring availability. This HANALEI soap combines 2 of their best-selling fragrances in their trademark smooth and luscious all-natural soap blends. Great as a small gift, or treat yourself to something special. In the Bath and Beauty section.

Been trying FARMHOUSE ESSENTIALS Natural Laundry Detergent which is kinda pricey until you realize that it doesn’t take much to do a full load of clothes (a little goes a long way) and it has none of those seven-syllable chemicals found in the commercial products. You find it in Home and Garden Supplies.

Finally, if you think that all Lettuce pretty much tastes like cardboard filler because you’ve been buying at the grocery store, know that a revelation is at hand. LEILANI’S Lettuce has amazing flavor! This “expensive restaurant quality” Lettuce is crisp and flavorful, hand-picked just for you on Friday mornings for phenomenally fresh taste. Try both the Waldmanns Green and the Red Sails and you’ll never buy grocery store Lettuce again!

THE MARKET WILL OPEN Sunday night at 8pm!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 9 pm. 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

Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op:  The market is open

The Spa City Co-op online market is now open for ordering at www.spacity.locallygrown.net. Please place your orders by Monday night for Arkansas Natural Produce items, and you have until Tuesday at 9 pm to order others.

Please plan to pick up your orders at Emergent Arts on Friday April 1, from 3PM to 5:00PM, the earlier the better. If you’re unable to pick up your order at this time, please make arrangements to have your order picked up for you.

Don’t forget – this market has no paid positions, so we NEED VOLUNTEERS to run every market. It’s fun, you get a $5 gift card, and you learn so much about local foods in Arkansas.
Have a great week and we’ll see you on Friday!

Karen Holcomb
this market’s manager
501-760-3131
501-282-6314
ksholcomb@gmail.com

Naples,FL:  MARKET CLOSES TONIGHT

Please get your orders in

Statesboro Market2Go:  The market is open!

Thank you for shopping with us!

Northeast Georgia Locally Grown:  Market is Open for Orders!

Good Evening Locavores!

Northeast Georgia Locally Grown is open for orders!
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Dothan, Alabama:  April 9 Newsletter - The Market is OPEN

Market News

You’ll Find Us . . .

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

This Week at the Market

A note from Ros – THANK YOU to everyone who brought back all the extra bags (including my personal ones!) that were used during the great April Fools downpour last week.

If you are new to the market, WELCOME! Please take the time to read the FAQ’s about the Market, what we are about and how everything works. And of course ask questions if you need to. We’re here to be a blessing and want your experience to be as great as the food is!

SPRING 2016 ORDERING SCHEDULE Order April 9 – April 12 for Pickup on April 15 Order April 16 – April 19 for Pickup on April 22 Order April 23 – April 26 for Pickup on April 29

Order April 30 – May 3 for Pickup at
SPRING OPEN HOUSE – THURSDAY MAY 5, 3-7pm!
Join the Fun! Your Farmers will be there and look forward to meeting you!



THIS WEEK’S VENDORS, PRODUCTS, IDEAS ETC.

AUGHTMON – Delicious Bath and Body Products! HORTON’S FARM – Limited quantities of STRAWBERRIES, Plenty of Fresh greens, Onions, Carrots & Radishes Local Honey, Fire Ant First Aid, BEEMU & Simply Because Bath Products KATHY’S CHURPERS fresh eggs from happy chickens MARY’S PEEPS! Baked Goods, Eggs, Gourmet Jams & Jellies RICHTER FARMS – Local, Fresh, Sustainable Pork – check them out at http://richterfarmspork.com/ SMITH FARMS – Ground Lamb and Dexter Beef SPRING HILL FARM is off this week and will have product available to order next week

SANDSPUR FARMS – A Note from Jennifer: Pork is RESTOCKED! Plus, we’ve added a few new pork products.
Beef will be restocked, hopefully by next weekend. There are a few cuts left.
I failed to label some jelly jars and have them at a discounted price. 
If you like surprises, this is the deal for you!
Once again, thank you for your continued support of our family farm. Be sure and like us on Facebook if you have not already.”

Your SUSTAINABLE Market

How does Sustainable compare to Organic?

Market at Dothan prides itself on offering the freshest, purest, cleanest grown and most natural products in the Wiregrass, but . . . we are not “organic.” The word “organic” was taken over, ‘owned’ if you will, by the USDA in 2002 and can only be used for products that meet minimum certification requirements following basic guidelines they have set forth. The irony of “organic” is that organic products can be (unsustainably) produced on large industrial farms, and farms that are not certified organic can produce wholesome, equally healthy food using methods that will sustain the farm’s productivity for generations.

The word, “sustainable” is much newer to agriculture. In simplest terms, sustainable agriculture is the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.  This form of agriculture enables us to produce healthful food without compromising future generations’ ability to do the same.

The primary benefits of sustainable agriculture are:

Environmental Preservation
Sustainable farms produce crops and raise animals without relying on toxic chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified seeds,or practices that degrade soil, water, or other natural resources. By growing a variety of plants and using techniques such as crop rotation, conservation tillage, and pasture-based livestock husbandry, sustainable farms protect biodiversity and foster the development and maintenance of healthy ecosystems.

Protection of Public Health
Food production should never come at the expense of human health.  Since sustainable crop farms avoid hazardous pesticides, they’re able to grow fruits and vegetables that are safer for consumers, workers, and surrounding communities.  Likewise, sustainable livestock farmers and ranchers raise animals without dangerous practices like use of nontherapeutic antibiotics or arsenic-based growth promoters.  Through careful, responsible management of livestock waste, sustainable farmers also protect humans from exposure to pathogens, toxins, and other hazardous pollutants. 

Sustaining Vibrant Communities
A critical component of sustainable agriculture is its ability to remain economically viable, providing farmers, farmworkers, food processors, and others employed in the food system with a livable wage and safe, fair working conditions.  Sustainable farms also bolster local and regional economies, creating good jobs and building strong communities.

Upholding Animal Welfare
Sustainable farmers and ranchers treat animals with care and respect, implementing livestock husbandry practices that protect animals’ health and well being.  By raising livestock on pasture, these farmers enable their animals to move freely, engage in instinctive behaviors, consume a natural diet, and avoid the stress and illness associated with confinement.

adapted from sustainabletable.org

Footnotes

Market At Dothan is a small group of niche growers and producers promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting our local economy. Each grower/producer is dedicated to providing the freshest, highest quality products to their customers. Our growers use natural growing principles without synthetic chemicals. Local products available include: fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, honey, baked goods, jams, jellies, goat cheese, frozen casseroles, pottery, nuts.
All growers /producers believe in providing locally grown foods and goods seasonally to promote a strong, local community and economy. Our goal is 100% Customer Satisfaction…comments, questions or concerns are welcome!

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!

Paris Arkansas Farmers Market:  opening bell!!!

Come on by and check out our beautiful spring offerings, River Valley!

Spinach, greens, herbs, fresh meat, eggs, cheese, tempting baked goods, beautiful repurposed and artisanally produced crafts….and you can order online in the comfort of your own home!

Get your orders in before Sunday 10pm, and pick up at Sweet Pickins in Paris!

See ya there, and thank you for going local!!

www.parisarkansas.locallygrown.net

PAFM

Central Arkansas :  Opening Bell

What a beautiful day to open this wonderful market of ours!!!!
We are so happy to announce that another grower has joined our market & brought with them an even larger variety of local farm products!!!!

Shhhhhhhh……We will also be adding another new grower next week & they don’t even know it yet!!

Check out the great products from Red Rooster Farms!! Don’t forget to stay tooned for next week’s new grower!!

Happy marketing & remember Eat local, Eat Fresh, Eat Healthy!!!!

-CAM Market Mama

Augusta Locally Grown:  THE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN

BENDERDINKER RAFFLE ALL MONTH LONG!
Tickets are on sale now for this chance to win an “Emotion” custom-decorated kayak, a “New Belgium” fat tire beach bicycle, “Augusta Grows Local” farm tour tickets and other great prizes … all to benefit our educational programs. Please help us make the most of this opportunity! Tickets can be purchased through our on ALG on-line market, at the Veggie Truck Farmers Market (in person) or at RiverRaffle.com. And don’t forget to sign up to paddle on Saturday, April 30. Big thanks to event founder Kristina Williams for making it all possible. www.benderdinker.com.

THU, APR 14 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BENDERDINKER RIVER SNACK PREP!
We’d very much appreciate your help with this big effort to make 1000 snacks for paddlers! We’ll be using local pork and other farm fresh ingredients. This volunteer day is in Evans on Thursday, April 14, from 9am-5pm. If you can help, please RSVP to Amy Sutter at arsutter@hotmail.com for location.

TUE, APR 19 – OPENING DAY OF THE VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET
We are again blessed to be working with some of the most beloved farmers in the CSRA. Come pick up your farm-fresh goods at the only farmers market in Richmond County that DOUBLES EBT. Newcomers will be welcomed with a $5 token to spend at the market through our My Market program. We’ve planned a cooking demo with Charleen Charleen of Culinary Connections, and we’ll be sharing bbq pork mini sandwiches with grilled veggies on top. Kids activities, health screenings, music and more! Come be a part of this transformational initiative that we call G.R.O.W. Harrisburg! The farmers market is located at 1850 Broad Street, across from the Kroc Center. The market is every Tuesday, starting April 19, and runs through October. Market hours are 4:30pm-7pm.

WED, APR 20 – CAROLINA HILLS GARDEN CLUB
ALG will share news about the local foods movement with the Carolina Hills Garden Club.

SAT, APR 23 – HARRISBURG CLEAN AND GREEN EVENT We’ve pulling together a “GROW Harrisburg” team for the “Harrisburg Clean and Green” event run by Turn Back the Block. So grateful to our community volunteers for their enthusiasm … look for them in their matching “Talk Dirt to Me” tshirts! If you’d like to form your own clean up team, go to www.turnbacktheblock.com.

SAT, APR 23 – ZEALUS PRESENTS AN EARTH DAY CONCERT TO BENEFIT OUR GROW HARRISBURG INITIATIVES
This beautiful Earth Day celebration is being organized by Zealus with performances by The And’s, Nepotism, and Kai Child. Art on display by Baruti and DezDigital. Vendors will include Sankofa’s Workshop, Humanitree House, New Moon Cafe, Pyramid Music. 6:30pm-10:30pm. $10 cover charge. Held at Green Light Studio in downtown Augusta, corner of 11th and Reynolds. 50% percentage of proceeds will benefit our G.R.O.W. Harrisburg initiatives! So grateful to these generous folks.

SAT, APR 30 – BENDERDINKER!
Once again, Augusta Locally Grown has been selected as the beneficiary of this amazing, one-of-a-kind, food-music-paddle! This is year five!!! Text Kim if you’d like to get on our volunteer food-on-the-water team … 706-288-7895. Visit www.benderdinker.com to sign up to paddle, and support the educational programs of ALG.

THU, MAY 5 – FOOD OASIS MEETING!
Calling all local food activists! Come join our three-year campaign to create a more vibrant and inclusive local foods culture throughout the CSRA! To get an email invite, contact outreach@georgiaorganics.org.

SAT, MAY 7 – COOK-OUT CELEBRATION AT THE VETERANS PEACE GARDEN IN HARRISBURG
We are honored to play our part in support of “Angel Veggies” in the development of the Veterans Peace Garden. Come see what’s it’s all about. 11am-1pm. On Tuttle Street in Harrisburg.

SAT, MAY 7 – “FOOD AS ART” GALA AT THE DAVIDSON FINE ARTS SCHOOL REUNION.
ALG is honored to play a small part in helping with this very special locally-grown-themed event! Hugs to ALG board member Kisha Burke for her leadership on this, and to Helms College chef Erica Chaney for always seeing local food as art!

WED, JUNE 1 – SIBLEY SOILWORKS SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT BEGINS
Kudos to David Young of the Hobby Farmers of the CSRA for his leadership on this! More details soon!

TUE, JUNE 7 – FVRx KICK OFF COMMUNITY MEAL!!!
ALG is so lucky to again work with our amazing community partners for a second-year pilot of our Fruit & Vegetable Prescription program, otherwise known as “FVRx-Augusta.” This is one of our dozen G.R.O.W. Harrisburg initiatives! The program is hosted by Harrisburg Family Healthcare and enrolls 30 women from the neighborhood to participate. It is funded by Wholesome Wave Georgia and Good Neighbor Ministries; studied by Emory’s School of Public Health; Icebox Ministries provides cooking classes; MCG students provide market management and clinic support; Veggie Truck Market farmers provide nutrition education and sell their wonderful fruits and veggies through this program; Helms College students, the Augusta District Dietetic Association volunteers and the American Culinary Federation of Augusta help with cooking demos; St. Luke UMC provides transportation; the Junior League provides kids activities; Georgia Organics supports our outreach! Wow! Team awesome!!!

SAT, JUNE TBA – BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN EVENT AT HERB ‘N BERRIES FARM IN MONTMORENCI, SC
Stay tuned… we’ll be picking a Saturday in June for this super-food family-friendly pick-your-own soon.

SAT-SUN, SEPT 24-25 — AUGUSTA GROWS LOCAL FARM TOUR!
So excited to announce these dates! Big love to Kimberly Kirstein who is heading up this remarkable effort. Visit the Facebook page “AGL Farm Tour” for updates and more.

CHEERS!
Kim

Lake Placid Online Farmer's Market:  April Market Open!

Hello everyone,

It may not feel like spring yet with the cold weather we’ve been experiencing, but it’s time for the April Market!

We are excited to welcome Irina Hagar of Nature’s Touch to the market. She makes wonderful baked goods, using almost entirely certified organic ingredients, and her products include a variety of breads, energy cookies/bars, biscotti, crackers, and more.

Another exciting product is spinach from Rehoboth Homestead! Obviously this is hard to get in winter months, so it’s always a treat when it is available.

As always, there is a full complement of meats, cheeses, veggies, and more to choose from in the market! Make sure to browse through to see all the options available to enjoy.

Please note, the market will remain open until Monday April 11th at 10 pm.

Feel free to give me a call with any questions or email at lponlinefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday!

Christie
518-637-8078