Champaign, OH:  A Christmas Wake Up Call!

That’s right…it’s Tuesday, and it’s the week before the Christmas weekend, and that means you need to get your orders in before 8am, this morning!

The market will then tuck in for it’s holiday nap, for a few weeks, and you want to make sure you are stocked up with goodness!!

Also, FYI, while the market is in sleep mode, you can still visit the shop, at the market site, Oakview Farm Meats, to stock up on most of your favorite market vendors’ products!! The shop will be open for the holiday weeks, so you can stop and still feel good about getting market goodness!

Ok…I’m off to finish my own orders…are you with me?

XOXO,
Cosmic Pam

Old99Farm Market:  Old 99 Farm, week of Dec 18 2023

Hi there families who love tasty veggies!

I hope that your week is off to a good start, and that all your preparations for the holiday season are smoothly underway.

On the Farm we have been able to set up a hoophouse that will help us keep providing you yummy veggies further into the winter.

Available this week (Asterisks demarcate items in this weeks CSA box):

Arugula, Roquette
Bok Choi*
Broccoli Collards
Celeriac*
Garlic*
Green Peppers
Herbs: sage, thyme, cilantro*, parsley
Kale: Curly, Nero*, Red Russian
Leeks*
Lettuce, Butter Crunch
Onions
Parsley Root
Potatoes: Purple*, Red, and Fingerlings
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard, Rainbow and Green Swiss
Asian Cabbage/Tokyo Bekana*

We have beef, pork and chicken (roasters) in the freezers. And eggs.

The subscription plan “Let Me Be Your Farmer” is up and running.
To sign up kindly reach out to us with an email to: adam@equilibriumacres.ca or old99farm2015@gmail.com

Surf to the online store here to place your order. Store pick up Thurs 4 to 6 or by arrangement. *

Have you ever wondered if free run pastured chicken eggs are really better nutritionally? (we can all agree they taste better but what about omega6/omega3 ratio etc. Read here on Dr Malone’s substack for his investigation.
“…the truth is that small farms and “backyard” (at least from those hens that have access to pasture and better food) chicken eggs are healthier. Recent peer review papers support this.”

Healthy eating,

Adam, Ian and Cami

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

We know it’s a super busy time, but let us take care of part of your shopping for local goodies! There is NO SQUARE MARKET this Saturday Dec 23.

You can still order until 6 am on Wed morning. Easy drive by poickup is Thursday from 4:30-5:30.

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

MORE NEWS AND NOTES:

Sorry, chestnuts are sold out! No more until next year.

We welcome Lee Family back! They have just added locally grown and dried flower bouquets, green onions and 2023 sweet potatoes!

Margaret’s Food Truck sells at the square market during the season and they have added their handmade hot sauce this week!

Remember we also have a variety of local meats available. In Arkansas you can grill almost year-round!

Vegies still available: carrots, kale, Italian parsley, leaf lettuces, greens mix, spring mix, chard, turnips (without greens), daikon radishes, spinach salad. Added: green onions and 2023 sweet potatoes.

CIDER AND VINEGAR JUG RETURNS: Bring back glass jugs rinsed and with labels soaked off. We will refund $1 per jug if you drop them off at pickup.

Our options for baked goods include various breads and baked goods, including vegan and gluten free.

Order at link below—if you add items to your order, we will put it all together and only charge your card once.

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

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

Grumpy Goat:  Weblog Entry

I promise this is the last email for a while! Just wanted to give those of you without social media, a heads up that we will have the store open for in person shopping tomorrow – Tuesday- 2-6:30 if anyone needs last minute gifts/ goodies. We will have honey, a little bit of soap, lip balm, honey roasted peanuts, bourbon spiced nuts, Matt’s watercolor notecards, the Christmas tree and barn wood snowmen, jam, and anything else I am forgetting to mention! Thanks for all the orders already placed – you are keeping us very busy!

Statesboro Market2Go:  Just added - Cheese!

Bootleg is back on Market2Go this week with their delicious variety of goat cheeses like Chèvre, Farmhouse cheddar, Gruyère, Gouda, Drunkin Goat, Feta, and Manchego!

Remember this is the last market of the year – order by 10pm Tuesday for pickup on Thursday.

Click to order at Market2Go!

Siloam Springs, AR:  The Online Market is Open! *edited*

We have plenty of products on our online market to keep you stocked through the off season! This week we are featuring local fresh eggs from Payne Family Farms! Great for all of your last minute holiday baking! Pick up for your online orders will be available on Saturday mornings from 9am-10:30am in the Moss House. See you this Saturday!

The online market will be closed next week so there will be no pick up on Saturday December 30th. It will resume the following Monday for online orders. Happy holidays!

Siloam Springs, AR:  The Online Market is Open!

We have plenty of products on our online market to keep you stocked through the off season! With thanksgiving coming up, this week we are featuring local fresh eggs from Payne Family Farms! Great for all of your last minute holiday baking! Pick up for your online orders will be available on Saturday mornings from 9am-10:30am in the Moss House. See you this Saturday!

The online market will be closed next week so there will be no pick up on Saturday December 30th. It will resume the following Monday for online orders. Happy holidays!

Stones River Market:  REMINDER -- Still time to get your order in by 10pm

WELCOME TO THE STONES RIVER LOCALLY GROWN WEEKLY MARKET, WE ARE OPEN for taking orders UNTIL 10PM TONIGHT, MONDAY DEC. 18TH.

IMPORTANT NEWS: Market will be closed for 2 weeks (December 24th through December 30th. If there is something you need while we are closed, contact the Grower, BY EMAIL, TEXT OR PHONE, their information can be found IN the Grower Section. Market will reopen JANUARY 7th.

All of us from the Stones River Locally Grown Market wishes everyone a happy and safe Holiday season and be able to enjoy your friends and families during that time.

Very special THANK YOU—-TO EACH OF YOU for supporting our local farmers, bakers and craftsmen. Also to Quinn’s Mercantile for providing us a location for the Market.

We look forward seeing you when you pick up your order on Wednesday December 20th on the porch of Quinn’s Mercantile from 4:30 – 6:00pm (note time change) when you pick up your order, please come earlier, it gets really cold on the front porch!

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL BE LATER THAN 6:00 (it is getting colder)..we can make arrangements for you to pickup your orders.

This weeks Growers:

Arrington Bread Co
Calico Farms
Carole’s Herbs (CS3 Farms)
D B Collectibles
Dogwood Valley Greenhouse
East Fork Farm/ Worm Castings & Luffa
Flying S Farms
Heath Homespun
Lavendar Cottage
Linwood Lamb
Oakview Farm
Pennie’s Delights
Periwinkle and Pine Co
Pinky’s Micros
Quarter Spring Farm
Quinn’s Mercantile
RC Farms TN
Safe & Sound Soap Co.
Singing Bee Honey
Sow’s Ear Piggery
Sunshine Farms
Sweet Beets Farm
Tailwynds Farm
The Natural Nook
Triple LLL Farm
Valley View Farm and Garden
Yentz Family Farm

Growers News: this is one of the longest blog I’ve done, thank you Growers getting me your news.

Arrington Bread Co.: Welcome back! Great selection of Artisan breads.

DB Collectibles: This week, in addition to our beautiful wood products, we are featuring hat and scarf sets, which are woven and knitted or crocheted.

Oakview Farm: We are celebrating the season with our new Cranberry Pear Jam, which goes well with our toasted Artisan Sourdouh Bread. Also try our famous Roasted Strawberry Jam (or gift it to a loved one!), or if you want to eat healthy try our Salad Green Mix! We will also hve our homemade Peppermint Patties and Peanut Butter Cups.

Sunshine Farm: Pure Maple Syrup (find in Jams, Jellies category. The Syrup is from Vermont Maple syrup is high and antioxidant values and contains essential minerals, such as magnesium, zinc, manganese, calcium and potassium….. Maple syrup is great on many breakfast foods, baking, in stirfries, baked beans, ham, glazes, desserts, and so many other things. Has Manager permission to post.

Quarter Spring Farm: HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Quarter Sping Farm. We have our usual plentiful pieces of pastured poultry and superb selection of skin softening soaps and lotions. We also are fully stocked with fresh grass fed lamb. Fill your holiday table with tastiest and healthiest meats, all grown natually right here in Middle TN. Also be sure to grab some soaps for any last minute additions to your Christmas List.

Lavender Cottage: First and foremost we want to thank everyone for your support and purchase’s. We wish you all the best and very Merry Christmas and a bright New Year. We are excited to bring out our new line of herbal teas, some new freeze dried vegetable, fruit and of course our ever expanding line of freeze dried candies. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know. Thank you again for your support.

These will make wonderful gifts in gift baskets, snocking stuffers or just yourself (we won’t tell), Market Manager really likes our Cantaloupe, Strawberries and uses vegetable powders in their soups.

Calico Farm: New this week: Organic vegan maple sea salt cookies & Organic vegan Christmas sprinkle sugar ookies. The sprinkles are even dye-free for those of yu trying to avaid artificial foo coloirng. Both Cookies are super soft and best-sellers. You will no e disappointed!

Need last minute stocking stuffers? Grab a few of our organic house-blend teas & Steeper and you’re set.

Need a gift for your favorite baker or foodie? try our organic vanilla sugar and homemade vanilla extract. Put them togther for a bakers bundle!

Heading out for a road trip? Our nuts an packaged perfectly in resealable bags for a healthy trip on the road and also make an awesome hostess gift.
Finally, our self-care products re a fantastic option if you want a non-food option. The shower steamers offer aromatherpy that are so relaxing & just lift your spirits naturally. Don’t forget about our best selling sinus relief steamers – truly therapeutic to relieve congestion & great to have on hand this time of year!

Yentz Family Farm:
Love our jarred items and snacks? Share them with your loved ones for the holidays. Our goodies make great Christmas gifts and can be ordered alone or in a gift basket. Check out our new listings including our holiday candy options!
Did you know that our pies and baked goods can be frozen until Christmas or New Years? Our Apple and Mixed Berry Crumb Pies Freeze great, as do our rolls and breads. I do not recommend freezing the pumpkin pie though.

Simple plastic wrap or ziplock bag and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use them simply defrost in the fridge the day prior.

Carol’s Herbs (CS3 Farms):
We are back on the market from a wonderful anniversary break. 32 years and the good Lord keeps our marriage strong.
This week we have a few elderberry cream cheese pies ready. They are a great addition to holiday parties. They come to you frozen and you can take it out of the freezer an hour before serving.
We also have a few elderberry syrups left and lots of all in one honeys to help prevent or limit cold and flu. Stock up. They last the whole season.

Calico Farms: New this week for all of our friends with food allergies/dietary restrictions: Gluten-free Organic Vegan Peppermint Bark. This one ticks all the boxes and, yes, is still delicious. Even the candy canes are dye-free so you truly can’t find a healthier treat.
Don ‘t forget about our nut varieties – they are perfect for gifting being 10 oz & in resealable bags. Be sure to grab them for all your holiday events to fill those snack bowls, charcuterie/grazing boards or even road trips. Our sweet & spicy pecans and herbed & spicy mixed nuts are unlike anything you’ve ever had and our cinnamon sugared pecans are WAY better than Buc-ees!

For all your holiday baking, or for the baker/foodie in your life, be sure to check out our homemade vanilla extract & organic vanilla sugar. Together they make magic and a truly unique gift, we’ll call it a baker’s bundle.

Also new this week is our organic chocolate dipped Norwegian krumkaker cookies. These are an old-world Nordic tradition and are as beautiful as they are delicious. Available plain as well, both can be enjoyed as is, filled with whipped cream & chocolate chips or berries…your choice!

Finally, check out our espresso & regular peppermint barks, organic chocolate syrup (I promise you this is our new favorite product!!!), house blended teas, shower steamers & bath sachets (listed in wellness section). I think we can all agree that we can use some of these treats in our lives this time of year.

Triple LLL Farm:
I would like to say Thank You to everyone for helping support our farm this year. We have put together several Packages for the Holidays we think you might enjoy.

Breakfast Sampler Package
Holiday Breakfast Sampler
1 Pack Hickory Smoked / Maple Brown Sugar Bacon (Approx. 1LB)
1 Pack Hickory Smoked / Maple Brown Sugar Cottage Bacon (Approx. 1LB)
1 Pack Maple Brown Sugar Sausage (1LB Chub)
1 Pack Mild Breakfast Sausage with Extra Sage (1LB Chub)
1 Pack Hot Breakfast Sausage with Extra Sage (1LB Chub)

2 chicken special packages
Holiday Chicken Lovers Package
2 Pack of Boneless/Skinless Breast (2 per Pack)
2 Pack of Chicken Thighs (4 Per Pack)
2 Pack of Drumsticks (4 Drumsticks per Pack)
2 Pack of Wings (8 Per Pack)
5 Soup Kit Packages
Holiday Chicken Sampler Package
1 Pack of Boneless/Skinless Breast (2 per Pack)
1 Pack of Chicken Thighs (4 Per Pack)
1 Pack of Drumsticks (4 Drumsticks per Pack)
1 Pack of Wings (8 Per Pack)
2 Chicken Soup Kits Packages

5 Holiday Specials 4 are buy 1 get 1 free

Holiday Special * Boneless Pork Chops
Boneless Pork Chops Buy one Get 1 FREE!!
Holiday Special * Center Cut Pork Chops
Center Cut Pork Chops Buy 1 get 1 FREE!!
Holiday Special * Pork Cutlets
Pork Cutlets Buy 1 get 1 FREE!!
Holiday Specials * Chicken Soup Kits
Pastured Raised Chicken Soup Kits Buy 1 Get 1 Free!!
Holiday Special * Seasoned Jowl
$5 Per Pack Hickory Smoked / Maple Brown Sugar (Approx. 1LB)
3 Holiday Pork Packages
Holiday Special Package 1
4 Packs of Pork Chops (2 per Pack)
2 Packs of Sirloin Chops
2 Packs of Brats (4 Brats per Pack)
2 Packs of Chicken Thighs

Holiday Special Package 2
2 Packs of Pork Chops (2 per Pack)
1 Packs of Sirloin Chops
2 Packs of Brats (4 Brats per Pack)
1 Packs of Chicken Thighs

Holiday Special Package 3
2 Packs of Pork Chops (2 per Pack)
1 Packs of Sirloin Chops
1 Packs of Brats (4 Brats per Pack)

Flying S Farms: By request, Our Popular Christmas Jam is available. Still have Seriously HOT Strawberry Jam, warm it up slightly and pour on cream cheese, goes well with crackers or as a glaze on meats. Sour cream or Buttermilk Biscuits (2" or 3") and Wheat or Plain sourdough is available this week whole or sliced, full size or half. Several varieties of Friendship Bread they are perfect for upcoming gifts or parties, make wonderful gifts. Experience all our Friendship Breads lightly toasted, great treat. Our chicken eggs are also available.

Pinky’s Micros: Microgreens pack 40X more vital nutrients than their mature counterparts. Extremely dense in vital enzymes, minerals, vitamins, omega and high does of chlorophyll. There aren’t many foods you could eat that are packed of nutrients and harvested a day before delivery for freshness. Put them on your sandwich, top your salads, or use them in place of lettuce.
We love putting them on avocado toast, salads, wraps, B.L.T. Sandwich and more!
Our Fall Seasonal Chef’s Blend: Pink Lipstick Chard, Rutabaga, Purple Kohlrabi, Nasturtium Leaves as well as what we grow all the time. Peas Shoots, Rose Radish, Broccoli, Basic Salad Mix and Sunflower Shoots.

Periwinkle and Pine Co: beautiful holiday wreaths and other wreath for any occasion. (Manager report…her items are beautiful and very well made, worth her time and price, they will last for along time)

This is the bitter-sweet time of the year for some of us — this is the last market of the YEAR 2023. We will reopen January 7th after the holiday season. From all of us (Growers and Staff) would like to thank everyone for your support during 2023 and looking forward to 2024 starting the New Year.

Please Be sure to check out our Meat Producers: They all have some great meal options for your Holiday meals using their delicious cuts of meat, ranging from Lamb, Chicken, Beef, Pork. The list of Meat Producers are Quarter Spring, RC Farms, Sows Ear Piggery, Tailwynds Farm and Triple LLL Farm, Linwwod Lamb. Each of our Meat Producer provide you with the freshest items you can get, definately not ‘grocery store qualities’.

Don’t forget our Poultry Egg producers: Carol’s Herbs (CS3 Farm), Health Homespun, Flying S Farms, Quarter Spring Farm, RC Farm TN, Triple LLL Farm and Yentz Farm.

We look forward seeing you “On the Porch or At the Curb" of Quinn’s Mercantile WEDNESDAY, December 20th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, please contact the Manager if you are unable to pick up your order or are running late, please 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. Remember we do have Delivery Service. If you think you will be later than 5:45pm, when our Delivery Staff begin delivering orders, please contact us, so we can make arrangements with you. If it is the first time you have requested delivery, please include direction to the location you would like your order delivered.

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.

Frontier Farms:  Here comes the cold!

Its finally going to get good and cold on the mountain this week, greenhouse is ready as it can be.

There will be no delivery on the the 27th but i will pick back up after new years.

https://frontierfarms.locallygrown.net/market

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Merry Almost-Christmas!