GreenFamilyFarm:  E-newsletter_Oct 2024

Market News

Spring and Fall are, no doubt, our busiest seasons on the farm. Things are happening faster than I can get the words on paper to share.

First of all, an update on our sick cow baby (Anand) – the Krsna Balarama Village I discovered recently has an objective of being a cow sanctuary (funny how God puts things in your path right when you need them!). So, I gifted our sick baby to the village and now he gets one on one care. Sick cow babies are a rarity on our farm so I was exhausting myself trying to find an answer to the dilemma only to learn there are so many variables and there is little chance I will be able to pinpoint the exact reason. But, just like the perfect timing of the Krsna Village in my life, God has been putting so many other people in my path that led me to learn and discover so much during Anand’s journey and, for that I am extremely thankful. Anand (meaning Happiness in Hindu) is extra precious to me as I have been wanting a Gyr / Nadudana cross since I discovered the breed in 2011 – yes, I have been waiting for this for 13 years and, after four months of age – this precious baby got sick.

It started with a simple cold easily cured with a dose of antibiotics but soon turned into pneumonia with a 20% chance of survival and, if he survives, he will have permanent joint damage! So heart breaking : ( But, the Indians know this cow (he is, after all, an Indian cow) and have assured me that cattle in much worse condition than his have been healed and survived to live long, happy lives. In their care at the sanctuary, Anand receives visitors who spend time with him, pray for him and bring him treats and donate money toward his special needs. If you would like to read more, here is the link posted by the village after he arrived: https://www.kbvill.com/post/anand-s-journey-day-1.

With Anand at the sanctuary I was able to refocus on the 200+ animals that still needed me back at the farm (though I still visit Anand weekly). We are currently caring for 50 new chickens that will grow into meat birds shortly before Christmas. We also turned another 25 new juvenile chicks out onto the pasture to join another egg laying flock so they can follow suit and continue producing those nice flavorful eggs that attract people as far as 6 hrs away to our farm. And, finally, we have lamb in stock – check out the market page and, if interested, don’t hesitate as people started showing up as soon as we arrived back at the farm from the processor. We, ourselves pulled out a package of stew meat and when we had lamb stew for dinner that night it was mouth watering – I had forgotten how delicious and flavorful it is (imagine that!). We are still waiting for our pork to come back – apparently we are one of the few who ordered non-MSG sausage so, they had to special order that spice and it is taking longer than we hoped. But, good things are worth waiting for – right!

We are at the end of the high productive egg season. In the lull of things, we have decided to change up our egg distribution. We are now going to deliver to your door – eggs and anything else you order from our market page. We have newly stocked honey, canned goods, and we bake fresh Thurs – Sat. Closer to Christmas, we will have boxes of cookies and special wrapped cakes and honey dressed up with Christmas flare ready to give to your friends/family. The order must be a min. of $100 and the delivery address must be within 50 miles of the farm. If your order meets those requirements, you can get delivery to your door (there will also be a $5 handling fee added to your order). Just make sure to give us a day’s notice and note “delivery” in the comments when you place your order.

We have a short window of nice weather and the newly built back deck of the Farm Lounge is just the perfect place to sit and sip on a hot beverage and fill your belly with good food and your heart with relaxing farm sounds/vibes. Much to do but I will most always make time for a face to face visit.
Remember, God is good!

Take care!
Sandra

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Other Area Farmers Markets

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Statesboro Market2Go:  Order Before 10pm Tuesday!

This week’s market theme is Market Monster Mash, so we’ve decided to highlight some mashed produce recipes that are monstrously good!

Mosey over to our recipe section and find your favorite flavor, such as:

• Marvelously Meaty Steak Bite Mashed Potatoes with local beef, cheddar, potatoes, and sauces
• Creamy Mashed Broccoli, with rich heavy cream and goat cheese
• Spicy Chipolte Butternut Squash Mash with fresh cilantro and lime juice
• Or sensationally sweet Cinnamon-Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes with crunchy pecans!

Click to order at Market2Go!

Fayetteville Farmers' Market:  ONLINE ORDERS STILL OPEN UNTIL 6 AM WED

If you have ordered we thank you!

MONDAY UPDATES:
More Goldrush apples have been added! Other apple varieties still available.

This is just a brief reminder that you may still order or add items until 6 am on Wed morning Oct 23. All orders will be combined and you will only be charged once.

https://fayettevillearkansas.locallygrown.net/market.

Vegies still available along with local meats, honey, cider, hot sauce and more.

Pick up is Thursday Oct 24 from 4:30-5:30 pm. Your credit card will be charged only once, after you pick up, to insure that all items you ordered were delivered to you.

SNAP/EBT can be used online and matched. Just put a note in the comment to managers at checkout.

Questions? reply to this email or call/text 479-935-5111

Lathemtown Farm Fresh Market:  Market News

Good morning! The cooler weather is here and the holidays are quickly approaching! I’m so excited to go out and trick or treat with my granddaughter this year as she can run and get into the spirit for the first time this year!
I’m beginning to get planning for Thanksgiving and Christams meals and treats. We will be coming our with those menus in the next week or so. I will have plenty of Cookie Decorating Kits this year as those have really become in high demand! I’m also adding more flavors of cookies and candies to the Cookie Boxes and platters.
This week you will notice quite a lot more offered in entrees and soups. With the holidays approaching and a few special events I will be catering, I am moving to a biweekly market. All of the soups will now be pressure canned so they will have a long shelf life and you can stock up. Our entrees and breads are also good for freezing if you want to stock up on those as well.
This week we have put the granola, grits and McKinnon’s Cocktails on sale – get them now at these great prices!!!
Feeling like baking yourself? Try our newly bottled Vanilla Bean Blend in Rum Extract! It is a wonderful flavor and bottled in a new stopper clear glass bottle.
Thank you so much for supporting the market!

Chef Amy

Martin's Farmstand:  Updated available list/ Fall winter hours

Hello everyone.
The farmstand is open this time of the year and overflowing with bounty. We still have green beans. Last week we dug 80 bushels of nice sweet potatoes. We finished planting garlic on Saturday. (Now is time to plant garlic. If you need seed garlic, we have plenty for sale.)
This time of the year the stand is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am- 6 pm.
Starting in early November when Daylight Savings time ends open hours are noon- 5 pm Tues-Saturday. After thanksgiving till Christmas open noon- 5 pm Thursday, Fri, Saturday. After new Year till spring, we plan to be open Saturday afternoon from 12 till 5 pm. This schedule is the same as it was last year.
The ownership transition is still ongoing. The expectation is that my family and I (Daniel) will still be part of the team here at Martins Farmstand working about half time as needed for a somewhat indefinite time. I will be around as needed and will be mostly paying attention to the actual farming side of the operation. Of course, I could end up covering almost anything if the need arises, we desire to continue giving you all good service as our energy allows. Daniel

Champaign, OH:  Monday Vibes

Good morning! Wishing you the best week ahead!! And, to make it even better, you still have until tomorrow at 8am to get your orders in!!!

Make the week easy on yourself, and throw us all the work!! All you have to do is order, and we do all the rest!

FYI…I am heading to Florida to celebrate my little grandson’s 2nd birthday!! So, I am off the market for the next two weeks, but will return with new soup selections and all of my breads, plus seasonal autumn breads!

Happy Monday!!

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Fayetteville Farmers' Market:  Online Orders NOW OPEN

Hello—

Online orders are now open!
Closing at 6am on Wed morning.

Order at:
https://fayettevillearkansas.locallygrown.net/market.

Pickup up on Thursday October 24 is 4:30-5:30 pm at the library in the outdoor parking lot.

NEWS AND NOTES THIS WEEK:

BAKERY:
Dirty Apron is back!

A&A Orchards has apples, freshly pressed apple cider and apple cider vinegar.

VEGGIES: carrots, garlic, potatoes, bok choy, chard, radishes, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, ginger, kale, okra, sweet potatoes, kohlrabi, onions, and spring mix.

EGGS: sorry no eggs this week

FALL GRILLING TIME IS HERE! LOCAL MEAT: Consider local meat for your grill or your table—chicken, beef, pork, lamb, and more available online now.

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN: Bartleby’s has locally made seitan products for tasty plant based options.

OTHER GOOD THINGS AVAILABLE: local honey, locally made hot sauce, locally handcrafted items and more.

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Foothills Market:  The Market is Open!

Foothills Market is open for business this week!

Browse through the listings on the market for local meats, vegetables, baked goods and sweets that you can use to build or fill out your menu for the week. Place your order before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, and we’ll have your items ready for pickup on Thursday.

Eat something fresh this week!

Russellville Community Market:  10/20/24 closing

To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

Get fantastic fall foods, groceries to feed your family, special gifts and more online at RCM! Taste the difference in quality cuts of beef and pork from local producers and processors with brisket from R&D, fillet steaks from Bluff Top, top sirlion from C3 Beef and pork chops from Porch Swing Farms! Choose from eight different sausage options in a variety of flavors and find your favorite cuts from New York strip steaks to beef tongue! Get amazing fresh mushrooms from The Fortunate Mushroom to add umami to your favorite recipes or enjoy savory flavors with your meals with onion relish from Mary-Ann King or cheddar garlic biscuits from Meadowlark! Check out herbal teas and unique seeds from Lost Eden and sweeten things up with honey from Rural Route Farms! Try the black soybeans from B&B Legacy for an interesting and healthy ingredient for Halloween dishes. Send a cute Halloween card handmade by Hoof Hollow Hobbies or make your house smell great with an Autumn Harvest candle from Meadowlark or some room spray from McAnulty Mercantile! Add some of Mary-Ann King’s fresh bay leaves to soups and stews or enjoy one of her lemongrass plants to provide ongoing flavor! Choose your favorite flavor of soft bread twists from Weatherford to complement your fall dinners and enjoy one of her large stuffed s’mores cookies for dessert! Irish Elk’s laundry detergent is re-stocked if you need more of your favorite scent! Justin’s Produce has a selection of pumpkins for decorating or eating, winter squash, sweet potatoes, and two varieties of fresh apples! Shop before 10 PM for the best selection, but also come check out the extras table on Tuesday for more deals and surprises!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE

Stones River Market:  SRLG Market is Open

Welcome to the October 20th and October 21st Stones River Locally Grown Online Market!

It is NOW OPEN, Sunday 8am – and will close Monday 10PM.

Pickup Orders on Wednesday October 23rd 5:00 – 6:15pm,
if you are unable to pickup,
please contact me so other arrangements can be made. But we are NOT able to offer Delivery this week.

Always check back, some Growers add or update their inventories during the day or week.

GROWERS WITH AVAILABLE PRODUCTS THIS WEEK – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Backyard Tailz
Calico Farms
Daniel Peppers and Spice
Dogwood Valley Greenhouse
East Fork Farm/ Worm Castings & Luffa
Flying S Farms
Foster Bakery
Heath Homespun
Heavenly Foods #19
Jay’s Bakes LLC
Kumaika Coffee
Lavendar Cottage
Linwood Lamb
Local Loaves
NashPhilly
Periwinkle and Pine Co
Peyton’s Plants
Pinky’s Micros
Quarter Spring Farm
RC Farms TN
Rainbow Hill Farm
Rus-T-Acres
Sadie Brooke Farm
Safe & Sound Soap Co.
Smokin Buttz BBQ
Sow’s Ear Piggery
Sunshine Farms
Sweet Beets Farm
Tailwynds Farm
Terry’s Treasures
Trinity Rose Micro Dairy
Triple LLL Farm
WildFlour
Willoughby Rose Sourdoughs
Windy Bluff Farm

Growers News:

NashPhilly: We are finally getting into a true fall season, and we will be making more soups each week to present to the market on Wednesdays. If there is a soup you want and I haven’t brought it to the market in a while please let me know and we will prepare it for the following week.

Soups this week will be Tomato and Basil Bisque, Minestrone, and Broccoli and Cheddar Soup. Other soups we make prepare for the market include French Onion, New England Clam Chowder, Butternut Squash and Loaded Baked Potato.

Have you tried our spinach and artichoke dip or pimento cheese? These would make a great little snack to go along with some of the wonderful and fresh baked breads you bought this.

Rainbow Hill Farm: Apples this week: Ambrosia, Rome, Mutsu, Rhode Island Greening, Yellow Delicious, also California Wonder Bell Peppers and Campbell 33 Tomatoes.

Tailwynds Farm: We now have ground beef available. These are 1 pound packages and are 80/20 ratio black angus beef.

Calico Farms: Back this week, we have maple oat pecan scones – sold in 3 packs and loaded with maple & pecans throughout. They’re organic, dairy-free and my personal fall favorite flavor. If you love maple…these are for you!

For our gluten-free friends (or anyone who loves the combination of peanut butter & chocolate), try our 6-packs of peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies. They’re all organic, rich and so satisfying, all without any flour at all!

Finally, we’re featuring our organic chocolate syrup containing only clean ingredients like raw cacao powder & cane sugar, raw honey, filtered water, our homemade vanilla extract & sea salt. It’s amazing on ice cream, in chocolate milk or to make that first peppermint mocha of the season. It’s also vegan for anyone who needs it.

Backyard Tailz: Be sure to check our products under ‘Wild Bird Seed’. You’ll find Bird Feeder Accessories, Bird Feeders, Wild Bird Food, Wild Critter Food, Deer Snacks and Squirrel Snacks.

Triple LLL Farm: We have several ‘special’ to offer this week, please check us out.

Trinity Rose Micro Dairy: (Please return your jars, thank you!) We are enjoying making our milks and keifer for you but we are loosing money on jars and if we have to continue buying new jars we will have to charge jar deposit. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Quarter Spring Farm: we have full freezers and we need your help emptying them out. We have dropped prices on a few of our pasture-raised chicken cuts like the bag of bones (great for stock) and the chicken livers (tons of iron, great for you). We will have all of our lamb cuts, and some goat meat available starting next week. As usual, we have our splendid selection of skin-softening soaps, shampoos, and lotions available.

Sadie Brooke Farm: Their Family Farm is located in Readyville, TN where we raise Black Angus Cattle and grow garden fresh Vegetables and fruits. Also have fresh Bacon, Ham and sausage. We have homemade canned goods and offer homemade baked goods such as custom cakes, cupcakes, pies, dipped strawberries and bread and Kombucha Beverages.

Sow’s Ear Piggery: We’ve added 4 Pork Chop Packages, Blade Steak (1-inch Shoulder Cuts) and rendered lard. Also, s stewards of the land, we are collecting natural deadfall and offering kindling bundles of ash and oak, great for Autumn get-togethers around a fire!

Safe and Sound Soap Co.: Discover Our Natural Hand Soaps and Updated Starter Baskets!
Safe and Sound Soap Co. is committed to offering high-quality, natural skincare that’s kind to your skin and the planet. Our handcrafted natural hand soaps are made with pure Castile soap and nourishing vegetable glycerin, ensuring a gentle cleanse that leaves your skin soft and hydrated. Choose from a variety of essential oils or non-toxic fragrance oils to customize your sensory experience—whether you prefer calming Lavender or invigorating Sea Salt and Sand, there’s a scent for everyone.
I’ve added so many new products to my inventory since I first started selling my Starter Baskets, so I wanted to update them and give people a chance to try some of my newer products! I also added a Starter Basket with my new non-toxic fragrance oil products.
Simply search under all products, “Starter Baskets” and you will find both Starter Baskets where you can choose if you want the basket with the essential oil scented products, or the fragrance oil scented products.

Flying S Farms: We have a large selection of Fall produce, new is the Honeynut (Butternut type Squash), smaller size and sweeter! Sour Dough Breads available this week. By request we have some of our Friendships Breads available, they will be on the Market atleast this week.

Look forward seeing everyone Wednesday, October 23rd when you pickup your orders.
We will always try and reach you as a reminder about your order, we can make arrangements for you to get your order to you. “If we do not hear from you, your order will be donated and you will be invoiced for the amount of your order”. We still need to pay our Growers for their products.
We will be looking forward seeing you “On the Porch or At the Curb" of Quinn’s Mercantile WEDNESDAY, October 23rd – 5:00 – 6:15 pm.

IF YOU THINK YOU’LL BE LATER PLEASE CONTACT ME. Please note time change, but we still like getting off the porch earlier, please contact the Manager if you are unable to pick up your order or are running late, by phone, email or text the Manager (615.542.1078) so we can make arrangements to get your order to you.
We will always try and reach you as a reminder about your order, we can make arrangements for you to get your order to you. “If we do not hear from you, your order will be donated and you will be invoiced for the amount of your order”. We still need to pay our Growers for their products.

How to contact us:
Email: stonesrivermarket@gmail.com
Website: https://stonesriver.locallygrown.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
locations: Quinn’s Mercantile on the corner of Spring and Lytle.