Weekly Market News
3/9/17
Buford Locally Grown
Order on Our Website: http://www.buford.locallygrown.net Fridays to Sundays
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays at KCO Audio
*New* Facebook address: https://www.facebook.com/buford.locallygrown.net/
Pasture Raised Bison
Pasture Raised Alpaca
Pasture Raised Lamb
Group Buy: Carrell Farms
Carrell Farms is a family owned, grass-based livestock operation featuring 100% grassfed, chemical-free, USDA processed Asian water buffalo. Seasonally they offer 100% grassfed lamb and other species. They are the first alpaca farm in the Southeastern US and offer alpaca shearing and farm consulting services.
New to Alpaca meat? Carrell Farms Grassfed Alpaca is a real treat!
Alpaca is a very mild, sweet meat, similar to pork but without the pig,chop cooks up a very similar in color and texture to pork.
Our alpacas are 100% grassfed and antibiotic free. Grass Fed a species appropriate diet, No Soy, No GMOs. Raised with love and respect, not hormones and antibiotics.
Here is another gentle reminder that ''It is okay to be different''.
Why water buffalo? Well why not? Water Buffalo tastes great! It has an honest red meat flavor with no gaminess. There is no need to marinade or over season our water buffalo as the flavor is grown right in. No need to drain - any excess fat is highly nutritious! Water Buffalo ground is excellent for burgers, chili, meat loaf, sloppy joes, spaghetti sauce, etc.! Be sure to try our famous Buffalo Con Queso recipe ( recipe on Suwanee's website). Children and adults alike really love it!
Omega 3 fats have a much lower melting point than Omega 6 fats. Expect grass fed meats to cook in 1/3 less time than contemporary grainfed meat.
NEW BUFORD ORDERING WEBSITE
If you haven't already, please create a new account on this website before you place your order. I will transfer membership info, credits, or balances once your info is on the new site. I hope you like our new look!
Other Market News
Fry Farm and Caley's Kitchen Garden are back!
We're happy these farms are back from a long winter's rest. Well, maybe not a rest... I know they've been very busy preparing and planting. So glad to have them back on the market!
New items:
Pea Shoots
Microgreens
Spinach Mix
Carrots ' Baby Chantenay'
Kale 'Red Russian'
Celery 'Tango'
Solid Lotion Bars~Unscented
Solid Lotion Bars~Citrus Scented
Laundry Powder
Juice - Carrot, Apple, Ginger
SALE! Jun (Case of 12, mix-n-match) - save $27 *a little more fermented- slightly more sour and fizzy* - Flavors available are Ginger, Lemon Cheyenne, Mint Lime, Peach Orange, and Herbal Infusion (Holy Basil, Lavender, Rosemary) only. Choose 12 bottles of your favorite flavors and save 50%! GREAT PRICE and still tastes delicious!
Kimchi - ON SALE! - $2 OFF
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help! The schedule IS UPDATED through the end of 2017
THANK YOU Kristen, Brenda, Chuck, and Stephanie for helping out on Tuesday!
We currently need a volunteer at 3pm and at 4pm this Tuesday!!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Wellness Partner Events
more to come...
New Suwanee Location
REPEAT
(There’s a lot of information and this will be 1 of many posts regarding the additional location. I don’t want to overload you all with too much info at one time but PLEASE READ!)
I’m very excited to announce that we are extending our roots and will have a 2nd location in Suwanee! We will have first pick up at this location is March 16th. Tanya, from Cultured Traditions just built a new commercial kitchen in the Plaza at Suwanee Station and offered us some space to host pick up at her location. Pick up day at this location will be Thursdays starting March 16th from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Where is the additional location?
The Plaza at Suwanee Station (Near Sherry’s Fabrics)
1300 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 1104
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
*After turning into the Plaza at Suwanee Station from Peachtree Industrial, take the first left, then we are on the right in the fourth space (Suite 1104). This entrance is NOT THE ONE that takes you to FRESH MARKET, it’s the other shopping center where the Urgent Care and Sherry’s Fabrics is in.
Can I order on Buford market site and pick up in Suwanee?
NO, Buford location pick up will remain Tuesdays from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. You must pick up from the market you are ordering. I will not bring items not picked up on Tuesday to the Suwanee pick up.
Will you have the same vendors at the additional location?
Right now, all vendors except B&G Farms, Rocky Acres, and Wagon Wheel Ranch will list on the new Suwanee market. B&G Farms, Rocky Acres, and Wagon Wheel will continue to be on the Buford website.
Also, Nature’s Garden Express will remain at the Buford market but we will have Fresh Harvest, www.freshharvestga.com , as our produce box vendor in Suwanee. Fresh Harvest will be offering a co-op discounted organic produce basket. More details about produce baskets coming soon.
Will I have to pay another membership if I switch over to ordering/pick up in Suwanee?
NO, there will be no changes to your membership.
What is the name of the new market location?
Starting in March the location in Suwanee will be Suwanee Whole Life Co-op and our current location in Buford will be named Buford Locally Grown. I’ve been wanting to change our name for some time to represent that we are in Buford to make it easier for folks to locate us.
I want everyone to know that I have no intention of shutting down the Buford location. I will continue to grow and expand both markets!
Please send me any other questions you have! I will have more information soon.
Thank you all for your support!!
Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day
Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.
Group Buys:
Carrell Farms - Pastured Water Buffalo, Alpaca, Lamb - 3/10 - 3/12
Green Pasture - FCLO - 3/24 - 3/26
Old State Farm - Maple Syrup - Grade B - TBD
Upcoming Farm Tours - (More details as we get closer to date)
Back In Time (Pastured Chicken, Eggs) - 5/7 at 2 pm
Leilani's Gardens (CNG Produce) - 6/3 TBD
Upcoming Farmer/Vendor of the Day:
Leilani's Gardens - 3/28
About Us
We are an online farmers market that strives to provide the community convenient access to nutrient dense, organically grown foods and healthy products that contain No Antibiotics, No Hormones, No Synthetic Fertilizers or Chemicals, No Additives, such as MSG or Nitrates, No GMO Soy and No GMOs.
Email: buford@locallygrown.net
Website: www.buford.locallygrown.net
Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford, GA, United States
Phone: 404-934-4644
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buford.locallygrown.net/
Twitter: @localfoods30024