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Opening Bell and Other News


This post expired on February 10, 2023.

Greetings Conway Locally Grown Community,

As spring approaches, things get busy quickly. The time is now to analyze, adjust, reform, and plan ahead. Falling Sky Farm is already ordering chicks and scheduling butcher days, in addition to starting the move-in process at their recently purchased farm house! The Conway Locally Grown Advisory Board gathered this past Friday to asses where we are as a market and how we need to improve. Everyone came away from the meeting with something they need to do or help with in order to make our market the best it can be. As director, I have a list of things to tackle, the first and most important of which is to be more visible and accessible to you, the customers and growers. Soon we will add a list of contact information on the market website to help you know who to contact for questions, concerns, and comments. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to email me with any questions at gabe@conwaylocallygrown.com

Tour Bluebird Hill Berry Farm
On a separate note, Jerry and Jeaneane Markham of Bluebird Hill Berry Farm wish to let you know that they are going to sponsor a farm visit opportunity. The date will be June 2, 2013 beginning at 1:00 p.m. with a hamburger lunch. Use this link, www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0E4CA8A929AA8-farm/7501473, to sign up for the farm visit. More information will be coming as the date draws closer.

From Cedar Rock Ridge:
Two items:
1. I made Skoosh this morning. Time to restock!
2. Carissa made this incredibly, awesome meatloaf last week using CLG products and wanted to pass on the recipe. Sure to be a hit at your house too. Here’s the recipe:

1 lb ground beef (Falling Sky Farm)
1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
1 egg (Cedar Rock Ridge)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or oatmeal
2-3 teaspoons Beaverfork Blend seasoning (Cedar Rock Ridge)
1/2 cup barbeque sauce (Drewry Farm & Orchards)
1/2 cup candied jalapenos (Cedar Rock Ridge)
Heat oven to 350°F.
Mix all ingredients except barbeque sauce and candied jalapenos. Place mixture in a lightly greased baking dish and form into a loaf. Spread barbeque sauce evenly over top of loaf. Place candied jalapenos evenly over top of loaf.
Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160°F.
Enjoy!

The market is now open. Go to conway.locallygrown.net/market to place your order. Hit the checkout button only once when you are finished and you will receive a confirmation email when your order has been placed. Make sure and check out the yummy recipe from Carissa and Steve at Cedar Rock Ridge. Thanks and have a great week!

Gabe Levin
Gabe@ConwayLocallyGrown.com