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Augusta Locally Grown: Weblog Entry
SIGN UP FOR THE BENDERDINKER!!!!!!
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 … We are truly honored to be the nonprofit beneficiary of this amazing & whimsical event. It’s all about kayaking/local food/local music and good, clean fun. Founder Kristina Williams has outdone herself with the addition of giant lawn games for our 4th annual. Oh, and there will be a beer garden to match. We are blessed with the dozens and dozens of volunteers who have signed up to make it all happen. Psyched to have the Soul City Sirens helping with land logistics. Grateful that Escape Outdoors has donated a beautiful paddleboard to raffle. Appreciative for the food donations & discounts we’ve received from farmers for river sampling. And thrilled that Slow Food CSR will be vending some pretty fantastic local food at the festival. So, go find yourself a river-worthy vessel, sign up, and support Augusta Locally Grown! www.benderdinker.com.
Also going on at ALG:
SAT, APR 18 – COMMUNITY COMPOST START-UP WITH G.R.O.W. HARRISBURG AT THE ICEBOX MINISTRIES CAMPUS … What happens when you combine alpaca poo, mushroom waste and sun-dried hydrilla from the canal? We’re about to find out! Come help us prepare a community compost area on our soon-to-be urban farm education center in Augusta. Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to sign up to help. 9am-12noon. Bring your work gloves and water bottle. Big hugs to GRU Biology/Urban Ecology professor Dr. Donna Wear for advising! More hugs to Buena Vista Fiber Farm and Honey Creek Mushroom Farm for their contributions.
SAT, APR 18 – ALPACA SHEARING DEMO AT BUENA VISTA FARM … You are invited to watch the alpacas get a woolcut at Buena Vista Farm in Beech Island, SC. Learn about the fiber arts and share a grilled lunch. Free. Email farmer John Tolley to reserve your spot and get directions: bvalpacas@hotmail.com.
TUE, APR 21 – “MY MARKET CLUB” STARTS AT THE VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET … ALG is honored to be selected by Georgia Organics as a “My Market Club” participant. This program welcomes newcomers to our farmers markets with a $5 market token, with subsequent rewards for 2nd and 3rd visits. Repeat customers are also rewarded with a chance to win our monthly market gift basket. Every Tuesday, across from the Kroc Center. And yes! — we double EBT!!!
THU, APR 23 – “MY MARKET CLUB” STARTS AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET … Many thanks to our board member and market ambassador Kisha Burke for making the My Market Club happen at both markets. The Evans Towne Farmers Market is held every Thursday, 4:30pm-7pm, behind the Columbia County Library. Cooking demos, live music, kids culinary activities, wonderful company. And yes! – we double EBT too!
SAT, APR 25 – BENDERDINKER!
SUN, APR 26 – GREASE! ALG student intern Tabias W. is performing in A.R.C.’s musical production of Grease in Augusta. ALG has received a donation to purchase 10 tickets; we’ll be giving them out first-come, first-serve for Sunday’s performance. Come fill the auditorium with us! Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to get yours.
SAT-SUN, MAY 2-3 – LOW DOWN THROW DOWN … Honored and flat out stoked that ALG has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of the Soul City Sirens Roller Derby tournament this May Day weekend. Come throw a few back, get in touch with your inner queen and support the local foods movement. Proceeds will go to our FVRx program for women and their children. Tourney runs 8am-8pm, both days, at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. Visit soulcitysirens.com. And yes, we’re looking for a few kickin’ volunteers to run our booth too!
SAT-SUN, MAY 2-3 – ICEBOX MINISTRIES MAY DAY PLAY DAY … There are amazing things happening in local foods on Fenwick Street in Harrisburg. At the center of it are the good folks of Icebox Ministries and other partners of G.R.O.W. Harrisburg. Come join us in a two-day renovation of an old florist shop at Icebox Ministries’ new urban campus. We’ll use it as a teaching kitchen for the Fruit & Veggie Rx program this summer. Okay, so this might sound like more of a “work day” than a “play day” … but believe me … it’s all fun. Work starts at 9am each day and goes til we’re exhausted. Painting, flooring, general cleaning up. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to volunteer.
SAT, MAY 2 – SOUTHERN MADE, STORE GRAND OPENING … Congratulations to three local farmers for announcing the grand opening of their new fiber arts store “Southern Made” on Sat, May 2, 10am-5:30pm. Located at 1808 Broad Street, Augusta. Come see what it’s all about with Hard Earth Farm of Modoc, SC, Phoenix Farm Fiber in Beech Island, SC and Bella Luna Sheep & Wool Farm of Washington, GA.
FRI & SAT, MAY 22-23 – SHADOW BBQ RETURNS! – This local competition bbq team will again compete in “BANJO-B-QUE,” a nationally-sanctioned event in Evans! Better yet, they feature local meats from local farmers while also promoting Augusta Locally Grown. ALG board president Amy Sutter and her hubby Patrick head it all up! Save this date, buy your tickets and GO SHADOW BBQ!!!
SUN, MAY 31 – FAMILY FARM DAY … Come meet your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce in Grovetown. Show up anytime between 2pm-6pm to see the goings on at this bio-diverse local farm. Seasonal samples and young farm animals make it all the more fun. Save the date.
MON, JUNE I – RAINWATER WORKSHOP FOR URBAN VEGGIE GARDENS … Join us for another “pop up” food-growing workshop. This one will be held at Bottle Tree Farm in Augusta. Instructors Candace & Nate Zukas will share the nitty gritty details of their own rain barrel system, which waters their beautiful urban farmette. 5:30pm-7pm. $5/person. This one will sell out fast!
TUE, JUNE 2 – FRUIT & VEGGIE RX … Augusta Locally Grown is truly honored to be a partner in the Fruit & Veggie Rx pilot project, a first-ever for the Southeast! The pilot will be hosted and coordinated by the Harrisburg Family Healthcare clinic, funded and designed by Wholesome Wave Georgia, educationally enhanced by Icebox Ministries, academically enhanced by Emory University, held together by Good Neighbor Ministries/St. Luke UMC, and made real by medical student volunteers from MCG. Augusta Locally Grown is the project’s cheerleader. June 2 is the project’s kick-off date! Your donations would be very much appreciated.
SUN, JUN 14 — BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN DAY … Grateful to include the farmers at Herb & Berries Farm of Montmorenci, SC, (near Aiken) in our mix. We’ll join forces with them in June to host a pick-your-own morning. Attendance is free; self-picked blueberries cost a 2.50/lb. Come early; beat the heat. More details soon!
TBA IN JULY — BUCKET GARDENING with Stephanie, at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta!
SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen to feature your special something in this one-of-a-kind event.
Cheers!?Kim
Heirloom Living Market Lawrenceville : Market is Open!
The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!
Thank you for your cooperation in adapting to the new Market hours!
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30pm – 5:30pm (after hours by appointment only)
Pickup Location: Crossfit Ozone
519 Hurricane Shoals Rd., Suite J
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
~Maryanne
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Heirloom Living Market Hamilton Mill: Market is Open!
The Market is now open…Happy Shopping!
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 2:30 – 4:30pm
Pickup Location:
Hamilton Mill Community Clubhouse
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map
Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on Thursday!
See you at Market on Thursday!
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BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Heirloom Living Market Lilburn: Market is Open!
The Market is now open for ordering…Happy Shopping!
Pickup Day and Time: Thursday 4:30 – 6:30pm
Pickup Location: All Saints Lutheran Church
722 Rockbridge Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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Thank you for your support!
See you at Market on Thursday!
See you at Market on Thursday!
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BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!
Joyful Noise Acres Farm: Time to buy groceries.
The on line market is open for ordering.
This week we have many delicious baked goods, fresh bacon and sausage, loads of fresh beef in the freezer, a fresh shipment of organic butter and fresh herbs are coming in.
When cooking with fresh herbs, you will use more than if they were dried, but if you still have some left, let them dry on the lowest setting of your oven with the door cracked. Allow to cool then place in a sealable jar. Do not crush the leaves until you are ready to use the herb. They will retain more of the flavor.
Blessings and thank you for supporting locally grown.
Mary Beth
Joyful Noise Acres Farm
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: Market is OPEN for orders! Group Buy Maple Syrup last weekend to order
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to take you to the market: www.suwanee.locallygrown.net
Group Buy Maple Syrup Grade B – We order only once a year so don’t miss out.
If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. All orders must be placed by 5pm on Sunday.
PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:45 pm.
PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla
If you are planning to pay using Dwolla please make sure your deposit includes the 25 cents fee. For example, if your order total is $22.50 make your deposit for $22.75.
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have a blessed weekend!
Nora
Champaign, OH: Moondance
Well, it’s a marvelous night for a moon dance…
With the stars up above in your eyes…
Have any of you been outside, this evening, enjoying the warm air, the sounds of spring, the late night light in the sky? This is my kind of perfect evening. Just the first hint of the warm weather seasons, the kind of evening that feels like anything is possible, and the soft breeze that makes you look up to the sky, and want to just twirl around and dance…a moon dance…
On this lovely evening, I would like to thank my lovely market assistants for holding down the market!! I was able to spend a bit of time packing for a weekend get away that will reunite me and a whole lot of sorority sisters in Lexington!! For me, it’s not a simple task of packing and leaving. I need to make sure all of the restaurants are covered, too. So, early, early, I need to have my baking bandana on, and ready for action, as I finish what I started, tonight. Then, I will be out the door to see the girls who helped make me who I am, today…
But, first, I am opening the market, and welcoming back JC Growers, Little Farms, and soon to be back…End Of The Road Farms!! Also, in the coming weeks, we will welcome back Harrigan’s Harvest as Beth bring us her amazing asparagus!!!
And…don’t forget to take advantage of the live plants and lovely herbs that are listed!! They won’t be around for long so get them for your planting needs!!
Also, I would like to bid farewell to our lovely gluten free baker, Bree…Bree is a busy mom of a toddler, is getting ready for the upcoming farmer’s market season, and needed to take a step back from this market…Thanks, Bree!! And, much luck in your next adventure!!
Exciting times in this little local market of love…make sure to get to know us…you will fall in love with the ease, the affordability, the nutrition, the trust, and in local!
See you all when I return…
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op: News: 1 more week - Group Buy Maple Syrup Grade B
Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op
Have a question for other co-op members? Want to split a gallon of Maple Syrup?
Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op
Group Buy :Maple Syrup Grade B
Did you miss the Group Buy order for organically produced maple syrup from Old State Farms last weekend? You still have time! I’m extending the order 1 more week!!
This weekend I will be taking orders for organically produced Maple Syrup – Grade B, Unfiltered Grade B Maple Syrup, Maple Sugar and other products from Old State Farms in Northern Pennsylvania. This is a seasonal product and we only order once a year!
If a gallon is too much for your family and you want to split a gallon, I suggest using our Google Discussion board to post your request. We just need 1 person to order and submit payment. You will have to divide among yourselves.
My family easily goes through a gallon each year. This is a delicious nutrient dense traditional sweetener that has many uses besides a great pancake syrup. Use it in smoothies, glazes for salmon & chicken, marinades, yogurt & ice cream topping, maple butter, vinaigrettes,and baking.
I also buy a gallon and put in pint and quart mason jars with a pretty ribbon to give as gifts. Add Lizzie’s whole grain pancake mix and you have a nutritious, non-GMO, pesticide free, healthy gift basket anyone would love to receive!
This maple syrup and other maple products are organically produced, no chemicals, formaldehyde-free, no sprays or fertilizers used on trees, evaporator is stainless steel (lead free) and they practice Low Impact Maple Production.
What is unfiltered maple syrup?
Maple Sap is tree’s the primary source for nutrients. When the tree’s root system begins pumping sap up the trunk to feed the tree in early spring it brings with it many nutrients and minerals (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese & Selenium). Old State Farms collect the sap and boils off water until the syrup reaches the proper density (66.7brix). During the boiling process only the water evaporates. Not only does the sugar concentration increase, so does the mineral concentration. These minerals begin to collect to one another and form small granules (known to syrup makers as “sugar sand” or niter). This “sugar sand”, given this name because of its light blond color and slightly gritty texture, is then filtered out of the maple syrup. Unless you have asked for it specifically from a producer, any syrup you will find will be the filtered variety and look very clear.
In a nutshell unfiltered syrup is pure maple syrup with all the minerals and nutrients that were present when the sap was collected from the tree. It tastes the same and looks the same but will have a cloudy rather than clear appearance.
Joseph Burkett and his family has been producing maple syrup on their farm since 2001.
This is a pre-order and payment will be due at next week’s pick up or you can mail your check. Our order will take several weeks since Joseph is still tapping the trees. It will also arrive via freight so it takes longer than FedEx.
I will contact you as we get closer to a delivery date.
Market News
New Items this week:
Pasta – GLUTEN FREE Greek Pasta Salad A wonderful treat for both the eye and the palette, this salad is full of crisp organic red and yellow peppers, green onions, feta cheese, salami, and spices. made with gluten free pasta
GLUTEN-FREE Glorious Morning Muffins
Another one of our best sellers! Organic apples and carrots combined with coconut and walnuts in a wonderful gluten free base.. These muffins are filling and taste decadent, while being healthy. kids love them too!~
Soap – Fragrance Free with Activated Charcoal – Fragrance Free with activated charcoal soap has great exfoliating properties and cleansing ability without any scent. Activated charcoal is made by manufacturers heating common charcoal made from coconut shells in the presence of a gas that causes the charcoal to develop internal spaces or pores that allow activated charcoal to trap chemicals. It is for this reason that activated charcoal is often used to absorb toxic substances. 100% Pure Ingredients from Responsible Sustainable Sources * No Artificial Fragrances, Dyes, Chemical Fillers or Preservatives * No Animal Products
Aromatherapy Inhalers for Essential Oils
These Aromatherapy Inhalers come in a four piece kit. The inhaler, wick, inhaler plug and the outer protective cover. Simply saturate the wick with the essential oil or oils of your choice, insert the wick into the inhaler and then cap off with the inhaler plug.When sealed closed inside the protective cover the wick and your oils are no longer exposed to the air which will help your oils last much longer. We have had these inhalers last over a month or two and still work great! These work great for respiratory problems and could be used for creating your own Breath easy blends, Calming blends, Energizing / Study blends and more!
Essential Oil Tip for seasonal allergy suffers: use Lavender, Peppermint and Lemon essential oil to relieve allergy symptoms. Perfect in an aromatherapy inhaler!
HELP! We need Volunteers!!
We need 1 volunteer next TUESDAY from 5-6pm!
THANK YOU Volunteers for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
If you are interested in volunteering to help at pick up, I have created a volunteer sign up on Signup Genius. I am asking for volunteers to sign up for 1 hour shifts from 2p to 6:45 pm. No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised. Here is the link to the sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA623A7FA7-volunteer
The link is also posted on the About page on our website.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Group Buys
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Fermented Cod Liver Oil- Green Pasture – 4/24 -4/26
Grass Fed Cheese – 5/1 – 5/3
Vital Choice (Wild Caught Seafood Only) – 5/15 – 5/17
Sorghum Syrup – 5/29 -5/31
Upcoming Local Events
RESTART Sugar Detox Program
Get ready to live the sweetest life possible free from the negative physical and emotional effects of sugar?
I’m a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and I’m on a mission to help you change your relationship with sugar so you can change the course of your health and live the sweetest life possible.
Be in control of sugar, rather than it controlling you!
Feel empowered to say “no” or “yes” because it feels good to you
Feel great in your body & learn to make the best choices for you!
The RESTART Sugar Detox program is a 5-week program with a 21-day sugar detox built in. It is part class, part sugar detox and part support group: a powerful & empowering combination.
You will be fully supported as you go through a gentle, yet powerful sugar detox that will remove the negative effects of sugar from your body and your life.
You can do it & you will feel amazing!
Side effects of the RESTART Sugar Detox may include [but not limited to]:
Weight loss
Better sleep
More energy
Reduced cravings
Mental clarity
Reduced PMS
An appreciation for the taste of REAL FOOD!
Class Time & location:
When: April 29th @ 6p.m.
Where: Vitality Method Pilates Studio @ 2590 Peachtree Industrial blvd, Unit D, Duluth 30097
Cost for Coop Members: $150-
Register: Click HERE!
Not sure if the Sugar Detox program is right for you or question whether sugar really is the problem?
Call me @ 404-941-6069 and I’ll help you decide if the RESTART Sugar Detox program is right for you!
I’m a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant. To achieve optimal wellness, I believe that a nutrient-dense, whole-foods diet is the foundation to true health and vitality. It’s not about dieting, counting calories or starving yourself; it’s about nourishing your body with real food.
Nutritional Therapy Practitioners are trained to support and work alongside other doctors and healthcare professionals to aid in the restoration of balance and achievement of optimal health for all individuals. Nutritional Therapy Practitioners do not diagnose or treat medical conditions, but instead support the underlying health of the body in order to help it function more optimally.
REGISTER @ https://nutretewellness.satoriapp.com/offers/48241-restart-sugar-detox-program
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!
Old99Farm Market: Rhubarb and lettuce from O 99
I should have listed salad greens and rhubarb, both now in the greenhouse, ready to harvest. Radishes and buttercrunch lettuce too.
Gwinnett Locally Grown: The Market is open for ordering!
The Market is open Thursday at 9 – Monday at noon After that, ordering is disabled until Thursday morning. Pick up your order Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. only at Rancho Alegre Farm at 2225 Givens Road, Dacula, GA 30019. New to The Market? Learn about how it works here.
MARKET NEWS
_Still trying to find a Grower for chicken! Do any of our farm owner customers know of a chicken farmer wanting to sell on the Market? Please e-mail me at grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com! I have been trying for months to find another farm to provide us chicken and am continuing to search!
Six Ways To Naturally Help Relieve Symptoms of Allergies
by RanchoAlegre | Apr 7, 2015 | Blog, Natural Remedies |
Spring is a beautiful time of year. It’s full of warm weather and sunshine. But it can also be difficult for those who suffer from allergies. Here are some natural ways to help alleviate the symptoms of allergies.
Eat Local Raw Honey
raw honeyRaw unprocessed honey contains traces of pollen which can help allergy symptoms by regularly exposing you to pollen.
Raw honey can be purchased at Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Cook With Tumeric
Turmeric is a spice commonly used in curry and Indian cuisine, contains curcumin. It may act as a decongestant and help reduce allergy symptoms.
Rinse With Nasal Saline
Rinsing with Nasal Saline can help rinse and clean out your nose of any pollen or other allergens.
During Outside Activities, Wear Sunglasses and a Wide Brimmed Hat
Not only will you be stylish but you can also protect your eyes and face from environmental allergens.
Reserve Your Outdoor Activities to Evening Only
campfireTrees and plants often release pollen in the morning and afternoon and go dormant at dusk. Reserving your outside activities for the evening can help with reducing your exposure to pollen.
Change Clothes After Arriving Home
The outside world has environmental allergens and pollen the naked eye cannot see put ends up on your clothes. Change right as you get home and put your dirty clothes in the hamper and showering as soon as you get home also helps.
Workshops
Join us for a workshop! You’ll be amazed by the plethora of information and lessons offered by our fantastic workshop instructors. Our workshops cover subjects such as gardening, nutrition, nutrient dense foods, natural remedies, essential oils, and much more!
Our goal is to host one workshop a week which will always be on Tuesday. The workshop schedule will rotate from 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM for the community’s convenience. The farm brings workshops to the community as an outreach to share the wealth of knowledge we have attained over the years. We do not charge for these events but allow the speakers to charge a fee to cover their time and supplies. We hope everyone will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Please share this with all your friends and family and RSVP via FB Eventsand/or Meet-Up.
Workshops @ the Farm
Natural and Healthy Bread Making with Vicki – Tue. Apr. 21 @ 7:00 PM
Join Vicki as she shows us how to make natural and healthy bread from scratch! She will cover how her bread recipe is much healthier than store bought bread and techniques on how to bake her bread.
How to Use doTERRA Essential Oils with Cheryl and Pilar – Tue. Apr. 28 @ 7:00 PM
Please share this with all your friends and family and RSVP via FB Events and/or Meet-Up.
Wine Making Workshop – 2nd Session of 2
Each Session Approx 60 min. (1 session each month)
Session 2 | May 12 @ 7:00 PM: Bottle, Cork, and label your wine, take it home
Each person will take home 2 bottles at the end of the 2nd session
Cost: $10 per person
RSVP on Facebook or Meetup.com
_As Always….
_Please share with friends and family about us so that we can give more people the opportunity to buy and eat healthy! Local farmers need our support to keep providing us with all the fresh foods! If we don’t give them enough business, it’s hard for them to continue to deliver to us. Please let’s not let that happen! Tell your friends about us so we can keep the Growers supported as this is how they make their living. *_
Thank you to all of you who support Gwinnett Locally Grown!
If there is something you’d like to see in the Market, please let me know! I would love your imput!
Remember…
The Market is extending their hours! The Market will now be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm!
Having said that, if you place an order with us, PLEASE remember to pick it up on Tuesday. As I am so grateful for your orders, I also have a family at home waiting on me too! We cannot hold orders, especially cold items due to limited refrigeration space, so please be courteous and come for your order.
CLICK HERE NOW to Shop Gwinnett Locally Grown!
Thanks for all your support!
Shop often and eat well!
Cheryl Gelatt
Market Manager
grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com
Fresh Wishes,
Pilar Quintero
Market Host
Rancho Alegre Farm
Please email grow@ranchoalegrefarm.com for questions pertaining to Market or Raw Milk. It is very difficult to return phone calls. Remember to interact with us on Facebook and follow us on Meetup to get notification on all our wonderful events and news.