Dothan, Alabama:  January 23, 2016 The Market is Open!

Market at Dothan

How to contact us:
Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net

Our Email: roshorton@hotmail.com

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarketatDothan

Market News

WINTER 2016 ORDERING SCHEDULE Order January 23-26 for Pickup on January 29 Order January 30 – February 2 for Pickup on February 5 STOCK UP! Market CLOSED February 6 – 9 Reopens February 13

The “going green” project with reusable bags is going GREAT! THANK YOU again to everyone who brought their own reusable bags. If you leave a bag with us on Friday, you’ll find your next order in it! Courtesy Market Bags are available for a $1 deposit, refundable on return

*VENDOR SPOTLIGHT* CHARTER SPICE & OIL Charter Spice and Oil company began with offering the Wiregrass infused Oils and Vinegars in many rich and exotic flavors. (It is the BEST on Market salad greens.) As the business has transitioned to its permanent location in Taj Restaurant, they have also been able to offer high quality seasonings and many healthy food products. Flavored Oils and Vinegars remain the main thrust of the business. Olives are the oldest cultivated fruit in the world. Olive oil has been used for thousands of years for everything from skin care to an antibiotic. There are many health benefits using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Studies show it lowers blood cholesterol,  has omega 3’s, lowers blood pressure, contains anti-oxidants, vitamin E, mono and polyunsaturated fats, and more. The olive oil Charter carries is sent to an independent lab as soon as it enters the country. This ensures that the it is extra virgin olive oil and only that. Balsamic Vinegar has documentation going back to the year of 1046. It was used as gifts to kings and emperors. The grape juice used is unfermented, called “must”, therefore balsamic vinegar in not a wine vinegar. Studies have shown balsamic vinegar can reduce atherosclerosis, and hardening of the arteries, and can normalize blood pressure levels. It keeps you feeling full longer and has anti-oxidants. Some local customers use it to keep blood sugar levels down, something that seems to be common knowledge among health care professionals.

HORTON’S FARM Local Wildflower Honey /Cinnamon Creamed Honey Fire Ant First Aid & Beemu Propolis Products for Health & Skin Care Simply Beecause Bath & Body Products Buckwheat Pancake and Sourdough Bread Mixes / Wildcrafted Mullein, Chickweed & Stinging Nettle Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter & Beeswax for diy / 100% Natural Beeswax Candles

KATHY’S CHURPERS Farm Fresh EGGS!!!!!!!!!

SANDSPUR FARMS Longhorn Ground Beef, Liver, Ribs, NY Strip, Ribeyes, Tbone & Soup Bones Pork Chops / Pork Sausage / Many Cuts of Pastured Pork Applesauce made from Organic Apples Home Cooked Breads Fresh Produce: Carrots, Cabbage, Collards, Kale Free Range Eggs Jams & Jellies

SMITH FARMS Ground Dexter Beef LAMB: Many cuts & Ground

SPRING HILL FARMS Fresh Nut Butters / Cereal & Granola Mixes Fresh Homemade Breads Seasoning and Dressing Mixes / Soup Mixes Honey

SWEET CAKES Cinnamon Rolls, Eclairs, Croissants, Danishes Homemade Pasta & Gnocci Dinner Rolls, French Bread, Rosemary Bread Brioche, Cakes & Cookies

AUGHTMON All Natural Soy Candles – perfect for cozy winter nights! Fragrant Goats Milk Soap Professional Massage Oils Shave Soap and Beard & Hair Oil for Men

If you are not receiving confirmation emails for your market orders or other correspondence, please check the spam or junk folders for your email server. The Market is looking into the issue and hopeful for a speedy resolution. In the meantime if there are questions or concerns feel free to email roshorton@hotmail.com

For our customer’s convenience Market at Dothan accepts cash, checks, Debit and Credit Cards. Checks should be made out to Roslyn Horton.

Farm to Table Recipes

MARKET CHILI

1 1/2 cup dried kidney beans (Charter) 1/4 lb sliced bacon cut in 1 inch pieces 1 lb ground beef (Smith Farms & Sandspur) 2-3 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup) (Sandspur) 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoon no-salt-added chili powder (Charter) 1/2 tablespoon cumin (Charter) 2 cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Sort through beans and remove and discard any small stones or debris. In a large bowl, cover beans by 3 inches with cold water, cover and set aside at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. Drain soaked beans and transfer to a large pot. Cover by 2 inches with cold water and bring to a boil; skim off and discard any foam on the surface. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain beans and set aside. In a large pot over medium-high heat, saute bacon, carrots and onion, garlic & pepper. Carrots should be a bit soft and the onions clear. Remove and set aside. Add ground beef to bacon drippings and brown. Add bacon and veggies, beans, seasonings & tomatoes to the pot with the ground beef and cook about 45 minutes for flavors to blend. Add additional water and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with cornbread or corn chips. Optional to garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and/or cilantro

Please, share your recipes with us on the website, on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Market at Dothan Locally Grown products, so we can try it too!

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!

The Cumming Harvest - Closed:  Tomorrow's Pick Up Time

We will have pick up tomorrow from 3-4pm instead of 10-12pm. Please contact me with any questions.

Drive Safe!
Suzanne
404-702-2601

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Time to Order Local Farm Products!

Happy Sunday!

I hope you have had lots of fun in the snow this weekend. The market is open this morning as usual, and you don’t have to come out in the cold on messy roads to order your farm products. We will remain open for your orders till Tuesday evening at 10 pm, so come see what we have to offer this week. Also see the section of this message entitled “Important Ordering and Pickup Information.” First, let’s see what’s new on the market this week.

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NEWS AND NOTES

This week Hope for Health has added Alfalfa Sprouts to the market. Alfalfa Sprouts are tender and appropriate for use in salads, sandwiches and soups.

KIC Produce has added both a spring and a summer CSA. The spring CSA will run for 8 consecutive weeks beginning the week of April 24. The summer CSA will run for 12 consecutive weeks beginning the week of June 19. Both are being discounted on the market till Feb 14.

Q: “What is Customer Supported Agriculture (CSA)?”

A: A CSA program is a great way to connect with your local farmer and insure that you receive choice, freshly harvested produce each week. A typical share will provide you with a wide variety of produce at the peak of harvest.

Delicious Nutritious Bread is still on vacation this week.

Yes, you certainly can eat healthy meals in the winter! This is the place to find wonderful winter vegetables, all locally grown and harvested just for you. Check out the market listings from Frontier Family Farms for additional details.

It’s great to be able to get locally grown vegetables in the winter. But our farmers’ market is not just about vegetables. Please take note of some of the seasonal items available this week: Live Water Kefir Grains and Square Bale Grass Hay from Triple B Farms; Ground Beef from Paccman Ranch; several flavors of grape jelly from Weaver Farms; and strawberry jam from Sand Dragon Farm.

We also have lots of our regular year-round items: perennial, herb, and fern plants, as well as a good selection of houseplants; local milk, eggs, and honey; lots of different pork cuts; several dried herbs and fresh, as well as lots of homemade herbal products too.

Stop by Square Books soon and see our MLG Table, with lots of non-perishable farm products for sale. Pick up some honey, jam or jelly, hand lotion, or a basket of herb plants to enjoy this winter.

(L to R) Alfalfa Sprouts from Hope for Health; Spring Season CSA and Summer Season CSA from KIC Produce; Creamline Milk from Casey Family Farm; Swedish Ivy Hanging Basket from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse.

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Important Ordering and Pickup Information

Ordering will be open until TUESDAY at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on THURSDAY between 4:00 and 5:30 at Square Books, 113 East Main Street, Manchester. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday, if it’s more convenient for you to pick it up between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. If you prefer to utilize this free service, please make a note on your order or call my cell at (931) 273-9708.

Thanks so much for your support of Manchester Locally Grown Market, and your friends and neighbors who have grown and produced these items. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. We offer a great variety of local farm products, and our items will be in your hands in time to plan for the weekend. Although the Saturday markets are closed for the season, wonderful local products are available for ordering from the comfort of your own computer.

More new farmers are considering joining our market, if they can expect enough sales to help pay their transportation costs. Please help us grow the market by sharing this e-mail with your friends, calling their attention to the later pickup hours, which may be more convenient for them. And if you haven’t ordered from Manchester Locally Grown for a while, please check out our wide variety of offerings this week. Also please let us know if we can improve our selection or scheduling in any way to better suit your needs.

Blessings,
Linda

Here is the complete list for this week.

Paris Arkansas Farmers Market:  oops!

Of course that should have read SECOND week:-)

…..we’re learning…..

Paris Arkansas Farmers Market:  Opening Bell!

Hello Paris Arkansas farmers market customers!

The market is now open!!

We have a wonderful first week for you, with fresh local beef, chicken, pork, veggies, cheese, artisan soaps, eggs, honey, baked goodies and more!!

You’ve got till Sunday at 10pm to order, so shop away!
WWW.PARISARKANSAS.LOCALLYGROWN.NET

We will see you Tuesday at 6pm at Sweet Pickins in Paris with your orders and a smile!! We accept cash, checks & credit cards!!

thank you for going local!!

PAFM

Central Arkansas :  Opening Bell

Afternoon marketers & welcome to another week at Central Arkansas Market!!!!

We have some great products for you this week!! Warm up on these cold mornings w/ some of our homemade breads & jams. Snack throughout the day w/ some of the farmers homemade sweets or cheeses & finish off your day w/ a steak or pork chop & winter vegetables.

Check out the featured & new product columns to see what great new products the growers have for you this week!!
Eat Fresh Eat Local!!!! Happy Marketing!!
-Market Mama

Augusta Locally Grown:  THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN!

FRI, JAN 29 – TEDX AUGUSTA – We’re honored to again play a part in the TedxAugusta event this year. What a great way to promote local foods among our community’s deep thinkers. Specifically, we’re creating a “Pop Up Food Truck Courtyard” right in the middle of Broad Street! We’re also working with Helms College culinary students to host a very local, very tasty morning break. Big love to Leadership Augusta and our own board of directors for making that happen! And yes … you heard right … GROW Harrisburg volunteer and Veggie Truck Market Logistics Manager Chris Shelley is one of the TEDx speakers!!!!

SAT, JAN 30 – VOLUNTEER WORKDAY AT ICEBOX MINISTRIES’ CHILDREN’S TEACHING GARDEN AND AT THE WESTABOU MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL TEACHING GARDEN – Come help build and improve these teaching gardens, both in the inner-city neighborhood of Augusta. Volunteer work goes from 9am-1pm … lunch shared together afterwards. Get your church and other groups involved! RSVP to kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SAT, JAN 30 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – We’re also kicking off our 2016 season for installing another 100 raised bed gardens at individual homes throughout Harrisburg! This will be done in partnership with Reid Memorial Presbyterian and other volunteers like YOU! Please email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to sign up!

SUN, JAN 31 – CROB MOB AT CLYDE’S FRESH PRODUCE IN GROVETOWN WITH THE SOUL CITY SIRENS – What’s a crop mob, you ask!? Good question! Imagine 30-40 volunteers, gathered for an afternoon on a farm, all volunteering their time to get something big done for the local farmer. This time, we’ll be planting dozens of fruit trees! And this event has a bonus … work alongside the Soul City Sirens Roller Derby Team who will also be volunteering that day! Of course, we’ll share a farm-fresh meal afterwards. Save the date! Time: 1pm-4pm for work, dinner
afterwards.

WED, FEB 3 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “BEST BODY COOKBOOK SIGNING” – Come meet Kim Beavers of News 12’s “Eating Well with Kim” who is a co-collaborator of this newly published book. Lauren Belcher of the Augusta District Dietetic Association will also be on hand with tasty samples made from the book’s recipes. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

TUE, FEB 8 – ALG BOARD MEETING – As always, we welcome your honest suggestions and helpful advice for our quarterly board meeting. Please send them to Amy Sutter at arsutter@hotmail.com.

WED, FEB 10 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “FRESH HERB SAUCES” – Chef Charleen Tinley of Culinary Connections will walk you through the preparation and tasting of a few fresh herb sauces that will make your meals pop! Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THUR, FEB 11 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – Come help us install free raised bed vegetable gardens at individual families’ homes throughout the neighborhood of Harrisburg in Augusta. 9am-1pm. We feed our volunteers afterwards!

SAT, FEB 13 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – Here’s a weekend opportunity to help us install free raised bed vegetable gardens at individual families’ homes throughout the neighborhood of Harrisburg in Augusta. 9am-1pm. We feed our volunteers afterwards!

WED, FEB 17 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “KEEPING BACKYARD CHICKENS” – Beloved chicken farmer Laurie Ritchie of JandL Farm & Stables will offer a workshop for beginners … just in time for spring chicks! Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THU, FEB 18 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – Yep! We’re determined to get all these beds installed in time for spring planting! 9am-1pm.

WED, FEB 24 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “KNIFE SKILLS” – Chef Erica Chaney, head culinary instructor at Helm College, and owner/founder of the Red Clay Market, will teach knife skills for adults who are serious about cooking. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THU, FEB 25 – FARM TO SCHOOL SUMMIT WITH GEORGIA ORGANICS IN COLUMBUS, GA – ALG will be taking a group of local educators to the Farm to School Summit in Columbus, GA. Are you an educator interested in getting such a program started at your school? Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to get the enrollment link. The workshop is only $15, taught by top notch folks doing this nationwide.

FRI, FEB 26 – GEORGIA ORGANIC CONFERENCE – A whole campaign of folks from Food Oasis Augusta will attend this wonderful weekend event of pure fun and food. If you’re not already enrolled, go to georgiaorganics.org to sign up!

MON, FEB 29 – “CRACK OF DAWN,” WALK-TO-SCHOOL OUTDOOR EGG BREAKFAST FOR KIDS – Yet another lovely thing going on at Icebox Ministries Urban Farm as part of our G.R.O.W. Harrisburg initiatives! More info soon.

WED, MAR 2 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “VEGETABLE GARDENING WITH KIDS” – Kim Hines of Augusta Locally Grown will share fun ways to get kids involved in growing food. Recommended for teachers and parents. Free, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

SAT, MAR 5 – GARDEN WORKDAY AT THE CLUBHOU.SE – Come meet the folks at the Clubhou.se, help with their community garden, and meet the folks who make it happen. Starting at 10am.

WED, MAR 9 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “SMOKING MEATS” – Patrick Sutter, local foods enthusiastic and bbq competitor, will share his love for home-smoked, local meats. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 16 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “VEGGIE FERMENTATION” – Tasha Alison of Icebox Ministries will teach a class in beginner fermentation. Come learn why gut health is so crucial to overall health. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 23 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “NATURAL EGG DYING AND DECORATING” – Urban chicken farmer Toni O’Quinn will lead us through the fun use of natural ingredients to dye and decorate local eggs, just in time for Easter. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 30 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “GROWING CITRUS” – Urban farmer and teacher Steve Gianino will share his secrets for growing citrus, right here in Columbia County. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

TUE, APR 19 – OPENING DAY OF THE VEGGIE TRUCK MARKET – Grow Harrisburg! And yes … we double EBT!

CHEERS!
Kim

Independence,VA:  Market still Open!

Hello Friends!

Are you still surviving the snow storm?? As you all know, the market was closed today due to the weather, so all orders that were placed this week will be available for pickup next Friday, January 29th!

We are a little short on veggies as of now but hopefully by February, Spinach and Kale will be BACK!!! There are still some great products to choose from, meats, poultry, eggs and a variety of baked goods! Also, the Highland Fiber Guild has added some new crafts! Maybe you want to start buying up for Valentines’ Day!

As a reminder, the Market closes to orders at 8 pm Wednesday evening. If you have questions, feel free to email me at IFMmarketplace@gmail.com or call 276-235-8230. Please bring cash or checks. You’ll still be dealing with each individual vendor.

Happy shopping! Here are the links:http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market/
you can also get there from the webpage, www.independencefarmersmarket.org

Thanks and hope to see you next Friday! Stay warm and safe!!

Penny B

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