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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.
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Trust Local Foods
How to contact us:
Our Website: trustlocalfoods.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrustLocalFoods
Monday – Saturday: Here’s a map.
Market News
“Putting Culture Back Into Agriculture”This Week:
Spinach
Sunflower Shoots (Micro Greens)
Pea Shoots (Micro Greens)
Rutabaga
Parsnip
Broccoli
Chives
French Fingerling Potatoes
Russian Banana Potatoes
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Purple Potatoes
Yellow Onions
Mixed Butter Head Lettuce
Brussels Sprouts
NON PRODUCE
We carry a variety of local goods from producers with-in 150 miles of Appleton. We prefer to work with sustainable farmers that do not use synthetic chemicals in their operations.
Rolled Oats
Kombucha
Grassfed Butter
A2 Milk
Artisan Cheeses
Gluten Free Mixes
Buckwheat Flour
Ancient Grain Flour
Salsa
Chips
Vinegar
Oil
Fresh Herbs
(Currently)
-Chives
-Basil
Dried Fruit
Dried Heirloom Beans
Grassfed/Pastured Meats
-Beef
-Chicken
-Pork
-Turkey
-Lamb
-Elk
-Yak
-Bison
Soup Bones
Organ Meats
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: Volunteer Needed for Friday
We need one more volunteer for this Friday’s pick-up day. To sign up, please visit our online calendar at http://tinyurl.com/Co-opVolunteers or email me at kgharbut@aol.com.
Thanks!
Karen Harbut
ALFN Local Food Club: Market Reminder!
Arugula flowers? Zucchini plants? We have all that, and everything in between! So don’t forget to get your order in before The Market closes at noon.
-Rebecca Wild
Program Manager
Do you have questions or comments about this, or any, weblog? Thoughts on local food, goods, or events? Reply to this email and let us know what’s on your mind. Your feedback is always greatly appreciated!
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: The Market is closed
Spa City Co-op online market is now closed for ordering. Please pick up your orders Friday between 3:30 and 5;30 at Emergent Arts 341A Whittington Ave.
See you then.
Denise Marion
501-655-3130
Spacity@locallygrown.net
The Cumming Harvest - Closed: Newsletter - April 15, 2015
Wow, Now that is a big galon of milk!
Heritage Farm is now selling Raw Cows Milk through The Cumming Harvest.
Their grass fed jersey cows produce healthy, whole milk. Supplemental feed is organic, non-GMO and non soy.
Prices will be $9 per gallon and $5 per half gallon. Initially there will be a limited supply so order early, if the interest is there then Greg can increase production as needed down the road to meet the demand.
Please note: In the state of Georgia raw milk is labeled for pet consumption only
Heritage Farm specializes in grass fed and pastured meats including beef, pork, poultry, rabbit, and lamb. They employ rotational grazing methods for the benefit of animal welfare and soil health. Their animals enjoy fresh forage and the pasture rotation provides a constant supply of natural fertilizer to the pastures. They do not give their animals antibiotics or growth hormones and do not use harmful chemicals, herbicides, or pesticides on our pastures.
NEW product this week – Heritage farms will be selling chicken sausage, they will also have chicken breasts and legs for sale as well.
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 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.
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 Buy
Green Pastures – April order has arrived and is ready for pick up at the market.
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!
Champaign, OH: Hey, Now!!
So….hey, we are at the bewitching hour of the market closing. But, guess what? I am giving you a bonus until 10:30, for last call!!
I was in a vendor meeting, and then had a second meeting, and then came home to a surprise of fun messages and pictures, via Facebook, from a long ago friend. A fun laugh, and walk down memory lane.
SO…because of my crazy evening, I am giving you this extended last call!!
Go, order, take advantage…make it all work!!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam