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The Cumming Harvest - Closed: Newsletter - July 11, 2015
A NOTE ABOUT PEACHES – Organic peaches do not have any synthetic fungicide or petroleum-based wax to extend their naturally short shelf-life. We deliver them slightly firm, and they soften extremely quickly, so prepare to eat or process them within about two days of delivery.
LEILANI’S GARDENS
Leilani’s began in 1997 as a small Garden Center near downtown Dawsonville. We quickly outgrew our space and relocated to our present site on Hwy 53 in 2001. From the very beginning Leilani’s has been an all-natural grower of quality produce and herb, vegetable, and fruit plants. We are your local source for great-tasting, wholesome, nutritious produce. Leilani’s follow the strict organic standards of Certified Naturally Grown and are proud to display their symbol of quality.
If great-tasting, all-natural locally-grown produce is your thing, Leilani’s is your kind of place. Organic tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, and beans are just a little of what we have to offer from late Spring to Fall, and lettuce, kale, spinach, carrots, and more are available in the cooler seasons. With the use of a heated greenhouse and several cold frames Leilani’s is able to grow produce year round, because after all, you have to eat year-round anyway, so why shouldn’t you eat produce that’s fresh, nutritious, and delicious year-round?
Look for the following produce offered from Leilani’s this week under the “vegetables” tab on the market:
ON SALE – Cherry Sun Gold Tomatoes for $ 3.00 normally $4.00 – These little gems are amazingly sweet and delicious!
Also available:
Heirloom tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini- regular and eight ball, bell peppers all colors, Beans- green and purple
Leilani’s also offers a selection of plants from their nursery, check under the "plants’ tab on the market. Currently they are selling flowering plants and some herbs. Throughout the year you can find seasonal plants to purchase for your yard or garden.
Other Market Highlights This Week…
Welcome Jeanne Henkel, our youngest budding farm girl, she has harvested wild Chanterelle Mushrooms this week to sell on the market.
Upcoming Events Around Town
Raising Backyard Chickens CLASSES ARE LISTED ONLINE
Sherry Crelin is offering the Raising Backyard Chicken presentation at Chamblee Acre, her local sustainability demonstration homestead property. Sherry has over 35 years of experience as a post-secondary educator, corporate trainer, and small scale homesteading advocate. Her interests in organic gardening, alternative energy/medicine and humane education reach back to the 1960s. Sherry’s unique combination of practical hands-on experience and academic background offer a down to earth, yet evidence based perspective on sustainable living practices. Her primary interests include developing the Chamblee Acre homestead, supporting animal rights and protection, and sharing these passions with ten grandchildren. Sherry is a full time faculty member at Capella University, a member of the Ladies Homestead Gathering of Dawson/Forsyth and a Forsyth County Master Naturalist.
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Organic Growing Course
August 29, 2015 – 9-4pm
Cane Creek Farm – Cumming, Georgia
Whether you’re interested in becoming an full-time organic farmer or you just want to produce delicious, healthy food in your backyard, Lynn Pugh’s legendary Organic Farming and Gardening course will teach you the basics so you can start growing sustainably.
Cane Creek Farm is the classroom, and you’ll engage in plenty of hands-on activities while you learn about everything from crop planning to soil biology. Its okay if you’re a total newbie!
And if you’re an experienced gardener, you’ll learn a lot too; Lynn teaches from the state’s first-ever organic curriculum, which she developed, and you’ll get a copy of this remarkable resource. You’ll also get to tour area farms and learn from other experienced farmers!
The course is offered in a series of 7 alternate Saturdays beginning August 29 and running every other week till November 21. Registration is through Georgia Organics at www.georgiaorganics.org/store. Cost is $475 or $450 for GO members.
Website: www.canecreekfarm.net
Address: 5110 Jekyll Road, Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (770) 889-3793
Pick Up Options
COLONY PARK PICK-UP This is our main location and all orders will be prepared for you for pick up at this location, 10am-12pm, if you don’t choose another option below. You can order and pick up meat and seafood at this location.
VICKERY PICK-UP – Vickery Village Cherry Street Taproom pick up is between 1:00-1:30pm. If you would like to pick up at Vickery choose VICKERY PICK-UP item in the categories on the The Market page/tab. Customers choosing to pick up at Vickery should not order meat or seafood as we cannot transport meat and seafood due to Dept. of Ag regulations. Prefer payment online, will accept check or cc in person.
DELIVERY to Vickery/Polo Area – Please add this item to your order if you would like delivery to your home on Saturday between 1:30-3pm. Only prepaid orders will be accepted. Deliveries will be dropped off at your front door. If you are not going to be home, please leave a insulated bag or cooler for your order. The delivery person is not responsible for making sure your food is in the appropriate container once dropped off. Please plan for possible rain and make sure your order will be protected. The delivery person will travel with your orders in insulated bags with ice packs to protect it during travel. No Meat or Seafood will be able to be delivered.
Group Buys
Green Pastures – I’ll start taking orders for July on July 8th.
Cheese – We still have a good bit at the market. Cheese is available for order online.
Main Market Location and Pick Up
Building 106, Colony Park Dr. in the Basement of Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040. Pick up every Saturday between 10-12pm.
Google Map
To view the harvest today and tomorrow till 8pm, visit “The Market” page on our website, The Cumming Harvest
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!
Palouse Grown Market: Market is Open Tomorrow!
Hello lovers of local food!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Palouse Grown Market will be open and taking orders for the week!
We have an array of delicious veggies, farm-fresh eggs, farmhouse style cheese, grass fed and finished beef, and more.
Make ordering local foods a snap!
Visit us at:
http://pgm.locallygrown.net/
Thank you and enjoy your week!
Holly
Market Manager
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: The market is now closed for ordering
The Spa City Co-op market is now closed for ordering.
Please mark your calendars to pick up your orders at Emergent Arts on Friday July 10th from 3:30 – 5:30, preferably before 5 pm.
this market’s manager
Karen Schuman
501-276-3318
nwlve1962@gmail.com
New Field Farm's Online Market: What's new
Greetings,
New this week will be sugar snap peas.
I’ve also added a few cucumbers. They’re slow to come with the cool weather we’ve had (59 degrees here on the 4th!)so I’m guessing as to how many there might be by Friday. If cukes are sold out on the site you can ask for how many you would like in the comment section and we’ll provide if possible
Blueberries are starting to ripen. If we can be open for u-pick this weekend I’ll send an email. U-pick will certainly begin by next Wednesday 7/15 and we should be picking for the online market next week.
Greenhouse tomatoes and peppers in the field are also waiting for consistently warmer weather.
Thank you for your orders last week.
Enjoy,
Tim
Russellville Community Market: RCM Order Reminder
Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that we’ll be closing for orders tonight at 10:00 p.m. Get your orders in soon!
Happy ordering!
We hope to see you on Thursday for the market pick-up!
Check out our Facebook page for great info on local foods issues and upcoming events.
Be sure to click on the “Like” button at the top of the Facebook page to get automatic updates. Thanks!
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE.
Russellville Community Market
Middle Tennessee Locally Grown: Last Minute Additions!
Manchester Locally Grown Farmers’ Market
How to contact us:
Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Good afternoon!
We have some late additions on the Manchester Locally Grown market. These are all locally grown items harvested fresh for you after your order is placed. We also have a new grower on the market, Sand Dragon Farm in Manchester. Check out the vegetables and fruits! I saw these (but may have missed some):
tomatoes Riesentraube & Purple Russian from Erdmann Farm;
bush bean Masai Bush Haricots Verts from Erdmann Farm;
wild blackberries from new grower Sand Dragon Farm;
and several other vegetables new in the last week or so. There is some really good eating on this market!
Don’t forget to place your order on Manchester Locally Grown market. The market will be open till 10 pm tonight. Delivery of your order, fresh from local farms to Square Books, will be made on Thursday.
Pickup of your order will be at Square Books, 113 E. Main St, Manchester, from 3:00-4:30 on Thursday. We can also hold your order in the refrigerator till Friday morning, if that’s more convenient for you. Square Books will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Just make a note on your order, or text or call (931) 273-9708 if you prefer to utilize this free service.
Remember that we are a year-round market, not subject to seasonal closings like the local farm stands. You will find special items here – currently beef & pork products, herbal & handmade products, plants for home & garden, summer vegetables, milk & eggs – with other items available seasonally. Gift certificates are available in any denomination. Give the gift of great local products!
Thanks for your orders last week! Please encourage your local friends and family to shop at our year-round market and support local farmers!
Blessings,
Linda
ALFN Local Food Club: Market Reminder
Greetings Fellow Collective Taste Buds,
Remember to finalize your orders on the market before it closes tomorrow at noon.
I just received word from ABC Nature Greenhouse and Herb Farm that they have Oyster mushrooms ready for the Saturday market. They have two varieties of Oyster: Black and Pink. They have posted the produce on “What’s New,” but you can also find them on their grower site.
Happy Ordering!
Kyle Holton
Program & Market Manager
Citrus County Locally Grown: Market July 16th Organically Grown OKRA and Ground Beef Sale extended
THIS WEEK
Ground Beef on SALE $7.99/lb. SALE EXTENDED 1 WEEK
NEWS FROM THE FARMS
Planting for late summer and Fall crops is underway.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.
Your Market runs with help from volunteers. We always welcome new faces to our volunteer ranks. With Pickup locations in Dunnellon and Lecanto and soon in Inverness and Homosassa we have opportunities. Please call Mike 352.895.3942 or Amy 352.854.9997 to discuss these opportunities
OUR GROWERS THANK YOU
Our growers thank you for supporting local growers and businesses. Your orders make a real difference
BENT PINE FARM
This Hen House with all its crazy angles is home to some of the layer hens, all chickens have access to those tasty high protein bugs and any grain supplement is NON GMO organic feed. Hawks are a big problem this year so they cannot free range without a guardian.
3 ROCK FARM
Aminos Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds), Organic
AN INCREDIBLY HEALTHY SNACK! Organic Pumpkin Seeds provide a very good source of the minerals phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and copper to name a few.
Maple Pecans
I’ve soaked theses pecan halves in Organic Maple Syrup and then roasted them to perfection for a great, healthy snack!!
Maple Walnuts
I’ve soaked theses walnut halves in Organic Maple Syrup and then roasted them to perfection for a great, healthy snack!!
Lemon Blueberry Scones and Arugula and Radish microgreens ONLY and plenty of Eggs.
THE GARDEN DOCTOR TEACHING FARM
Great naturally grown OKRA Clemson Scarlett Just $2.35 a basket. Try these sliced in salads.
FLORIDA FRESH MEAT
Ground Beef SALE $7.99/lb STOCK UP NOW
Florida Fresh Meat is your “One Stop” Gourmet Shop for locally raised, healthy, sustainable meat!
Grass Fed & finished Gourmet Beef, Pasture raised Pig, Lamb, Goat, Chicken & Duck.
Farm Raised Gator – Phosphate & Preservative Free
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BUSH BOYS BEEHIVES
Crystal River Brazilian honey is on sale
Citrus County Locally Grown market has our full inventory of honey available right now. The new flavors include Homosassa Gallberry, Citrus Springs Wildflower, Dunnellon Palmetto, and of course the Crystal River Brazilian honey is on sale, due to the natural crystallization process beginning.
DEB’S NATURAL SOURCE
GLUTEN FREE Breads fresh from the Tampa Bakery delivered just in time for market assuring perfect freshness.
Try the Ancient Grains, Cinnamon & Millet, Millet and Flax, Millet Sourdough, Pumpkin Millet Flax.
CAPT. TIM
Fresh Snapper. Grilled or Baked. Sure to please.
As an appetizer try some Crab Salad you will not be disappointed.
COFFEY BREAK FARM
You can do so much more with these cheeses than just cheese and crackers…Try spreading it on chicken breast or putting it inside a meatloaf. Or spread them on flatbread or top your favorite pizza.
With all these flavors available, you are sure to create something delicious: Garlic Basil, Honey Cranberry Pecan, Chocolate Cherry, Fig Walnut Date, Garlic Cilantro, Herbed Chili Pepper and Plain.
Also, if you’re looking for Goat Milk, this is the place!
ABBD FARM
RAW Jersey COW MILK is AVAILABLE! Since we need to get your order to the farm on Tuesday, we will stop taking orders for milk, MONDAY NIGHT. Please place your orders early!
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/.*
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Old99Farm Market: Old 99 Farm, week of July 5 2015
New additions: raspberries and black currants, picked and upick, also Napa Cabbage and sugar snap peas, zuchinis.
That is in addition to the kale, collards, chard, lettuces, parsley, herbs, eggs, meats (hey chicken is in).
See you on thursday!