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The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!



Take me to the Crossfit Market.


Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


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Countdown to close! Have you placed your order?


The Market closes at 8:00pm!




I cannot stress enough the need for us to meet minimum ordering amounts for delivery to be feasible for our Farmers as well as to keep the Market open! We are more than 1/2 way to minimum! If you haven’t ordered, please click the link below and place your order now!


We appreciate your support of our LOCAL Farmers and of the Market! Please SHARE the Market with friends, family, neighbors and co-workers!



Take me to the Crossfit Market.


Greg is using a new meat processor! Don’t miss the opportunity to check out all of the new Sausages:


Bratwurst
Bratwurst Jalepeno and Cheese links
Chirizo
Irish Bangers
German style Frankfurter
Sweet Italian Sausage
Cajun Sausage
Polish Sausage


Bacon is on sale!. This Bacon is NOT as thick as we have been getting! Two choices: Medium and Thin! (thank you Greg!) I prefer a medium to thin sliced Bacon and both of these work for me! I ordered extra!



Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


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Market is Open! Come on in...


The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!



Take me to the Crossfit Market.


Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


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BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Reminder to Order! Market closes at 8:00pm


I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! I am continually grateful for your support of the Market!


The Market closes at 8:00pm!


I cannot stress enough the need for us to meet minimum ordering amounts for delivery to be feasible for our Farmers as well as to keep the Market open! As of this writing we are 3/4’s of the way to minimum. If you haven’t ordered, please click the link below and place your order now! We appreciate your support of our LOCAL Farmers and of the Market!



Take me to the Lawrenceville/Crossfit Market.


…a few notes…

Ancient Awakenings has fermented offerings this week. Next availability will be January 5th!


Back River Farm
Farmer Brown (Mr. Ricky) is offering his delicious, raw Honey in both the 12 oz, 24 oz and 3# jars! All Honey is packaged in glass jars! Be sure and indicate ‘Light’ or ‘Dark’ in the Comment section of the product! Ricky’s hives are on his Farm in Bethlehem, GA! Samples of this Honey have been available the last couple of weeks at both Markets! Don’t miss this opportunity! Bees only make so much Honey!! If you have already placed your order, PLEASE email me at mavaeth@gmail.com and let me know if you would like Dark or Light Honey!



Burnell Farms

Tammy and Mr. Bill are back with us offering a variety of fresh Veggies!

Hibiscus
Basil
Cilantro
Dill
Onion Chives
Arugula
Broccoli Greens
Cabbage Leaves
Kale (Blue Dwarf)
Lettuce (Romaine)
Bunching Onions
Ghost Peppers
Swiss Chard
Green Tomatoes


My Daily Bread has their yummy offerings on the Market this week. Dabrielle has set aside time and resources to bake for our Market on a weekly basis. If we are not able to make a minimum amount, it is not financially sustainable for My Daily Bread and we will lose our place in getting our orders filled. Check out their Organic Bakery items and get your orders placed before Market close!


Doug’s Garden has listed Assorted Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash and his wonderful Herb Lovers Box!


Fry Farm has items listed on the Market this week.

Broccoli Freezer Special!
Bok Choi
Butternut Squash
North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash
Cabbage
Nappa Cabbage
Endive Lettuce
Wild Garden Kale Mix
Lettuce ‘Wild Summer Mix’
Hakurei Turnips (with or without greens)
Baby Turmeric
Baby Ginger



Heritage Farm

Greg is using a new meat processor! Don’t miss the opportunity to check out all of the new Sausages:

Bratwurst
Bratwurst Jalepeno and Cheese links
Chirizo
Irish Bangers
German style Frankfurter (On Sale this week)
Sweet Italian Sausage
Cajun Sausage
Polish Sausage


Apples (these are wonderful!!)


Goat Milk will NOT be available until December!


Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


link

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Good Morning! Market is Open!


The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!



Take me to the Crossfit Market.


Ancient Awakenings has offerings this week!


Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


link

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

PLEASE READ!!! Market closes at 6:00pm!


The Market closes at 6:00pm Tonight!



Market pickup is Tuesday, November 22nd 2:30 – 5:30!

If you ordered Ham or Turkey, they will be available for pickup during regular Market hours!


All Members who placed Holiday Meat Orders will receive an email this evening stating balance due.


We will resume normal Market hours next week! Market will open for ordering Friday morning and close Monday evening!
I cannot stress enough the need for us to meet minimum ordering amounts for delivery to be feasible for our Farmers as well as to <half way to minimum! If you haven’t ordered, please click the link below and place your order now!


We appreciate your support of our LOCAL Farmers and of the Market! Please SHARE the Market with friends, family, neighbors and co-workers!



Take me to the Crossfit Market.


…a few notes…

My Daily Bread has their yummy offerings on the Market this week. Dabrielle has set aside time and resources to bake for our Market on a weekly basis. If we are not able to make a minimum amount, it is not financially sustainable for My Daily Bread and we will lose our place in getting our orders filled. Check out their Organic Bakery items and get your orders placed before Market close! The Pumpkin Roll would make a fabulous Thanksgiving Dessert! (best part…all you have to do is…slice and serve! Available in Gluten Free also!


Doug’s Garden has listed Sweet Potato Leaves, Assorted Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash and his wonderful Herb Lovers Box!


Fry Farm has items listed on the Market this week.
Broccoli
Freezer Special 10#‘s Broccoli!
Oh my goodness! This is a LOT of gorgeous Broccoli – fill your freezer for Winter!
Butternut Squash
North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash
Wild Garden Kale Mix
Lettuce ’Wild Summer Mix’
French Breakfast Radishes
Baby Ginger
Baby Turmeric
Hakurei Turnips (with or without greens)
Hinona Kabu Turnips



Tammy and Bill Burnell of Burnell Farms have joined us again on the Market. Their Farm is out in Royston, GA and with their High Tunnel and Greenhouses, they will be supplying great Veggies for us all winter! Welcome Back, Burnells! So glad to have you! Below are the listings from Burnell Farms for this week!

Hibiscus Flowers
Basil
Cilantro
Dill
Onion Chives
Arugula
Broccoli
Broccoli Greens
Cabbage Heads
Cabbage Leaves
3 kinds of Caulliflower
Cheddar (Orange)
Violet Queen (Purple)
Snowball (White)
Collard Greens
Kale Drawf Blue
Romaine Lettuce
Bunching Onions
Ghost Peppers
Red Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
White Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Green Tomatoes



HOLIDAY MEAT DELIVERY

Greg will have all Turkey and Ham Orders at Market on TUESDAY, November 22nd! I will email those of you with orders to let you know the balance owed! I am waiting for Greg to forward the information to me.


Greg still has a couple of Turkeys, Turkey Breasts and Hams available. Please Call Maryanne for further information. These items are all Fresh – not frozen!

Greg is using a new meat processor! Don’t miss the opportunity to check out all of the new Sausages:


Bratwurst
Bratwurst Jalepeno and Cheese links
Chirizo
Irish Bangers
German style Frankfurter
Sweet Italian Sausage
Cajun Sausage
Polish Sausage
Don’t forget Apples!



Cow Milk and Goat Milk

For those of you who order Raw Cow Milk, (for your Pets!) Sam makes a 375 mile round trip to ensure that we have fresh milk. Our milk orders are down drastically from last year and this is becoming a burden to Sam. Financially it is not sustainable. Consistency in ordering is important!


Goat Milk will NOT be available until December!


Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


link

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Thanksgiving week Market Open!


The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!

Market closes at 6:00pm SUNDAY and pickup will be TUESDAY!



Take me to the Crossfit Market.


Burnell Farms is back with us! Check out their listings under Veggies! More info in Newlstter!

Look for Newsletter in your mail box this evening!

Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: SUNDAY – 6:00pm (Thanksgiving week)
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


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THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE! READ! (Please)


The Market closes at 8:00pm!



NEXT WEEK’S MARKET INFO


Market will open on Friday (as usual) — Market will close for ordering SUNDAY NIGHT at 6:00pm!!! DELIVERY will be TUESDAY, November 22nd


I cannot stress enough the need for us to meet minimum ordering amounts for delivery to be feasible for our Farmers as well as to keep the Market open! We are almost at minimum! If you haven’t ordered, please click the link below and place your order now!


We appreciate your support of our LOCAL Farmers and of the Market! Please SHARE the Market with friends, family, neighbors and co-workers!



Take me to the Crossfit Market.


…a few notes…

My Daily Bread has their yummy offerings on the Market this week. Dabrielle has set aside time and resources to bake for our Market on a weekly basis. If we are not able to make a minimum amount, it is not financially sustainable for My Daily Bread and we will lose our place in getting our orders filled. Check out their Organic Bakery items and get your orders placed before Market close!


Doug’s Garden has listed Sweet Potato Leaves, Assorted Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash and his wonderful Herb Lovers Box!


Fry Farm has items listed on the Market this week.
Broccoli
Freezer Special 10#‘s Broccoli!
Butternut Squash
North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash
Wild Garden Kale Mix
Lettuce ’Wild Summer Mix’
French Breakfast Radishes
Baby Ginger
Baby Turmeric
Hakurei Turnips (with or without greens)
Hinona Kabu Turnips



HOLIDAY MEAT DELIVERY

Greg will have all Turkey and Ham Pre-Orders at Market on TUESDAY, November 22nd! I will email those of you with orders to let you know the balance owed!


You can still Pre-Order Holiday Meats! Hams, Turkeys, Turkey Breasts are all available from the Hutchins Family of Heritage Farm! Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Greg is using a new meat processor! Don’t miss the opportunity to check out all of the new Sausages:


Bratwurst
Bratwurst Jalepeno and Cheese links
Chirizo
Irish Bangers
German style Frankfurter
Sweet Italian Sausage
Cajun Sausage
Polish Sausage


Heritage Farm also has some Produce listed:

Arugula
Watermelon Radishes
Apples (these are wonderful!!)


Eggs

As of this writing all Eggs are Sold Out! I have contacted our Farmers and have asked that extra be sent if they are available. This is ONE example of the result of inconsistent ordering! The amount of Eggs that we were ordering dropped dramatically. Chickens were still laying Eggs – Farmers need to sell those Eggs (or Milk or Meat or Veggies or Baked Goods) – if we cannot support them, someone else will! When I send the reminder email on Thursday, I will let each Market know how many Eggs will be available on Table Sales! They will be sold on a First Come, First Served basis only!


Cow Milk and Goat Milk

For those of you who order Raw Cow MILK, (for your Pets!) Sam makes a 375 mile round trip to ensure that we have fresh milk. Our milk orders are down drastically from last year and this is becoming a burden to Sam. Financially it is not sustainable. Consistency in ordering is important!


Goat Milk will NOT be available until December!


Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


link

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Good morning! Market is Open!


The Market is now Open…Happy Shopping!



Take me to the Crossfit Market.


Look for Newsletter in your mail box tomorrow!

Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


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BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!

Newsletter! PLEASE READ!


Bits and Bites
Heirloom Living Market



The Market is Open and will close for ordering on tonight at 8:00pm


What’s Happening….

It seems the last few months have been a roller coaster ride for our Farmers! The drought continues and has certainly taken its toll! I ask that you keep all of our Farmers / Providers in your prayers.


New Meat Buying Option

How do you buy your meat items? Do you create meal plans for the week and purchase enough to create those specific meals? Do you scan through the meat offerings and choose what you think you will use, would like to have on hand or will plan meals around after you have it on hand? In the past, I purchased 1/4 animals (for beef and pork) and I had a choice and planned from there. It was a huge financial investment and took up a huge amount of freezer space! When that stopped being a viable option for economic reasons; I planned my meals and purchased accordingly…I am not sure when that changed! Now, I admit to scanning – not impulse buying exactly, but definitely purchasing what ‘looks’ or ‘sounds’ good to me when I am shopping the Market. I would like to get back to having options in the freezer and planning!


I was talking to our Meat Farmer, Greg Hutchins of Heritage Farm about various subjects this past week. The major subject of our discussion is the drought and how it is affecting, not just his family farm but all of our local producers. Greg has always been able to feed his cows on pasture through the winter with periodic times when he has had to purchase hay. (His animals are never fed grain) This year, again because of the drought in our state, good quality hay is in extremely short supply and expensive.


He can sell cows, he can find and pay extremely high prices for good quality hay, he can butcher more cows now rather than ‘over wintering’ them. Choice 1 would create a ‘shortage’ come Spring and would mean higher prices. Choice 2 will also result in higher prices for Greg’s bottom line and would necessitate increased prices for us.


While I certainly cannot pretend to know Greg’s best options, seeing the writing on the wall for us prompted me to think ‘outside the box’. Although Greg offers 2 Meat CSA Boxes (one large and one small) to his regular Farm customers, they have never been offered on the Market. I asked Greg if he would be willing to offer it to our Market Members and he said yes!


Here is how it works:
Choose the Box you would like to receive on a monthly basis
Place order
Pay for order
Receive 10lbs or 20lbs of meat once a month for the next 4 months. (December, January, February, March)


What’s in the Box?

To quote Greg:
‘Our meat CSA offers a monthly variety of prime, choice and premium meat cuts in a 10 pound (small) or 20 pound (large) monthly box. You will get a variety of cuts including ground beef, beef roast, stew beef, pork sausage, chops, steaks, bacon, chicken, soup bones, cased sausages, link sausages,duck,lamb and more for a GREAT price.’


Although it is a sacrifice up front, I will get a variety of meat each month – and will not have to utilize a huge amount of space to store it! The average price of purchasing individual products is reduced! If I see I need or want additional items, I can still purchase those on a weekly basis.


I do not know if this is a viable option for you and your family; however, I hope that you will give it some thought and consideration. While I have never been a great fan of Veggie CSA’s, I think that a Meat CSA is a wonderful idea and something that is definitely worth trying. Check out the Meat CSA Boxes on the first page of the Market offerings.


We will have a Special Treat available on the Farmer Sales Table this week at both Markets. Bethe Munn, one of the Coordinators for the Lawrenceville / Dacula Market is bringing back some Satsuma Mandarin Oranges! These have been lovingly grown by Bethe’s Mother for many years. Bethe brought some back last year and I adored them! Bethe said that sadly, many went to waste because there were just too many for her Mom to use and no one was interested in picking them. I suggested that she ‘bring them to Market’ this year! As I write this, Bethe is at her Mom’s plucking these outstanding gems from her Mom’s trees and you can taste their ‘creamsicle deliciousness’ this week. They will be selling for $4.00/lb. Of course they are free of all pesticides and fungicides!


Fry Farm has items listed on the Market this week.

Broccoli
Butternut Squash
North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash
Wild Garden Kale Mix
Lettuce ‘Wild Summer Mix’
French Breakfast Radishes
Hakurei Turnips (with or without greens)
Hinona Kabu Turnips


Be sure and check out all of the Veggie listings from Doug’s Garden and The Veggie Patch too!


My Daily Bread

The cooler Fall weather is a perfect time to order some of Dabrielle’s wonderful Spelt Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Roll or Pumpkin Spice Bread! Wonderful with a cup of Tea or Coffee! (or a nice big glass of cold and creamy milk!) Your pup might also appreciate a Pumpkin Treat! I am also partial to the Sourdough Bread! Again, I remind you that My Daily Bread sets aside time and resources to bake for us each and every week! Let’s support them and reach our minimum to ensure we can keep them in our offerings!


Eggs

As of this writing all Eggs are Sold Out! I have contacted our Farmers and have asked that extra be sent if they are available. This is ONE example of the result of inconsistent ordering! The amount of Eggs that we were ordering dropped dramatically. Chickens were still laying Eggs – Farmers need to sell those Eggs (or Milk or Meat or Veggies or Baked Goods) – if we cannot support them, someone else will!


Last week, we were able to get additional eggs and I believe that we WILL have eggs for Table Sales this week. When I send the reminder email on Thursday, I will let each Market know how many Eggs will be available on Table Sales! They will be sold on a First Come, First Served basis only!


Cow Milk and Goat Milk

For now, our Raw Milk orders are remaining constant – in fact, we have added a few 1/2 gallons thanks to new Members! Sam and I will continue to monitor the orders and I will inform you if delivery will change.


Goat Milk will NOT be available until December!


Market Opens for Ordering: Friday at 9:00am
Market Closes: Monday at 8:00pm
Market Pickup: Thursday
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Pickup Location: 1385 Winder Highway
Dacula, GA 30019
Click Here for Map




Take me to the Crossfit Market.


“Like” us on Facebook and please share the Market with family and friends!


link

BUY LOCAL ~ Know your Farmer!