Market News

Good morning!

Short Mountain Cultures has added WATER KEFIR (in Mango and Grape Flavors!! WOW) to their already amazing lineup! Recently, they gave us Coconut Kefir and already its a hit! Find both of these items under Fermented Foods
Very exciting news from the awesome folks from Short Mountain! They work hard to bring you truly LOCAL in all that they make. Sourcing vegetables and even the beans/legumes as locally and organic as possible!
All so very important!

We are sad to be losing Smirk ice cream as they send this note:

Hello Stonesriver Market members! With great regret we need to inform you that Smirk Ice Cream will no longer be available through Stones River Farmer’s Market after this week. We have enjoyed our time on the market, are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers and look forward to being able to serve you through other means in the future. Please place your final orders for delivery this week and then you can visit www.smirkicecream.com to find out how to purchase your favorite fruit sweetened ice cream from then on.

Thank you again and good luck to each of you!

Sincerely,
Aaron and Nicole Sanborn
Owners of Smirk Ice Cream

The Krafty Kupboard
She has her seasonal fall treats! Apple butter, spiced pumpkin butter, hot cocoa mix as well as other cool weather favorites such as soup mixes, bread mixes, granola, trail mix and more!

I am excited to share that Dogwood Valley Greenhouse would like to offer a special for the next two weeks (this week is the FINAL week for this sale) – BOGO on Hardy Begonias. I have added this special to the market as a separate item under live plants.

I would also like to open pre-orders on Christmas decorations.
Kissing Balls on hangers – about 13-15" diameter – retail $35, pre-sale 10% discount = $31.50
Christmas Basket Centerpiece – about 10" in diameter – retail $20, pre-sale 10% discount = $18
Wreaths – on 16" base, measuring around 22-24" diameter – retail $27, pre-sale 10% discount = $24

These Christmas decorations are all handmade by me, from all natural materials gathered from my property or the local Christmas tree farm, except for the bright red berries and ribbons. All will be in limited quantities, but pre-sale orders will be guaranteed.

Find the Christmas decorations under the Seasonal Items tab!

Nature’s Wealth has added popped popcorn! Our heirloom small kernel popcorn popped up for you.

Botanical Harmony Farm has plenty of Non-Gmo, Free-Range duck eggs still on sale this week! Gathered several times each day, get them while the ducks are happily still laying!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

MARKET CHITCHAT

Our second FALL FARMER’S MARKET was today! Thank you to all the vendors who set up and everyone who came out to visit and sit in on today’s fabulous classes! Carole Lolley taught about fermented foods and Katherine Flippo Johnson shared information and Water Kefir Grains in her class.

Two weeks from today two more fabulous ladies will hold classes in our Market Pickup Area where Carole is shown above. Birdie Martin of Martin Teas will be teaching Tea 101 at 9:30am on October 28, and Melody Forsythe-Jeschke will talk about Healthy Food Preservation. Both of these ladies KNOW THEIR STUFF! Be sure to put it on your calendar!

And the winner is . . . . On October 7 Ros managed one Facebook post while traveling that offered a $5 Market Gift Certificate to the best caption for silly photo. Our unbiased panel of one chose Philly Walden as the winner. Congrats Mrs. Philly!

BAIN GARDEN WISDOM #2

Myth Two: “Gardening is too expensive.”

Sigh…while there is a measure of truth to this myth, gardening doesn’t HAVE TO BE expensive. Again, from personal experience I have found this to be true. Here are a few tips that have helped us here at Bain Home Gardens keep productivity up and expense down:

Buy in the off season. Most stores put the gardening supplies on clearance in the fall because for them it is and off season but this isn’t the case for the fall gardener.This will require some planning but when you are paying $0.25 for recyclable starter pots (true story, just happened Sunday) your wallet will appreciate the value of your thinking ahead.

Have a garden buddy & share supplies. Most things are more enjoyable when you can share the experience with a friend. Gardening is no different. Sharing joys and pains with a friend heightens the experience and keeps you determined to garden but also keeps expenses down. How so? Well my garden buddy (Rachel of Hawkins Homestead Farm) and I have been known to share organic and heirloom seeds, split cost of products, & just share when we have an abundance or see a need that we can fill thereby keeping expense down.

Start small. Don’t feel like you have to grow EVERYTHING! Just grow what you know you & your family will eat. A small pot of lettuce, a plot of carrots or bed of collards is enough to start and maintain.

To Contact Us

Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnmomof10@gmail.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708

The farmers and market managers would really appreciate your efforts to help spread the word about our fantastic market. What a great local resource for fresh, local farm products. Please pick up a few business cards to hand out to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Advertising is very expensive, and we want to use our slim market funds in a responsible manner.

Good morning!

Did you know that by ordering on the locallygrown market, you are virtually assured of receiving the “cream of the crop” from each farmer? You will receive the best products picked and made with pride especially for YOU! You can’t get any fresher and higher quality than that! Thank you for supporting your local farmers and small businessmen and women.

The market is open as usual, and will remain open for your orders till Tuesday at 10 pm.

Please be sure to read the section of the page entitled “Important Ordering and Pickup Information.”

Farm News of the Week

Triple T Cattle Farms from Bedford/Coffee Counties has joined the market. Scott Tidwell writes:

We are a family owned and operated cattle farm, raising grass fed beef. We do not use any hormones or antibiotics in the raising of our animals. The cattle are only given necessary medications (similar to us getting inoculations) to maintain the health of the animal and overall health of the herd. The farm is worked by 3 generations of Tidwell’s, with the added benefit of teaching the younger generation where their food comes from. We maintain a herd of approximately 75.

There are numerous studies that show the many benefits of grass fed beef. One of the greatest benefits is the lower amount of fat contained in grass fed beef. Grass fed beef is lower in saturated fats and higher in Omega 3 fatty acids. This makes grass fed beef a valuable part of a heart healthy diet. We also do not use any growth hormones or antibiotics in the raising of our animals.

This week Triple T has listed several cuts of grass-fed beef.

(Top L to R): Chuck Roast, Ground Beef, New York Strip Steak, Liver.
(Middle L to R): Ribeye Steak, Round Roast, Rump Roast, Shoulder Roast.
(Bottom L to R): Sirloin Steak, Sirloin Tip, Stew Meat, T-Bone Steak.

This message is from Nicole Sanborn:
Hello Manchester Market members! With great regret we need to inform you that Smirk Ice Cream will no longer be available through the Manchester Farmer’s Market after this week. We have enjoyed our time on the market, are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers and look forward to being able to serve you through other means in the future. Please place your final orders for delivery this week and then you can visit www.smirkicecream.com to find out how to purchase your favorite fruit sweetened ice cream from then on.

Thank you again and good luck to each of you!


Tracey Burks writes:
Botanical Harmony Farm has added a few of their very popular Goat Milk Soaps. Plant-based oils and butters, Palm Oil free and the majority of oils and butters are organic. Only Essential Oils for scent and natural colorants such as plant roots, leaves/flowers and clays.
the Himalayan Salt bars are wonderful for that slight exfoliation and added minerals for our skin. The soap lathers beautifully, both are incredibly creamy and formulated for face, body and even hair! We didn’t find a need for a separate shampoo bar because these work great!

THIS WEEK: 3 bars for $15! Save $3! Just add scents in the comment section of your order

We also have our organic sugar scrubs ON SALE! Regular price- $10, get yours for $8.50 with a variety of essential-oil scents to choose from! Great for skin polishing, face washing or shaving legs! Organic sunflower oil is perfect for all skin types!

We also added some beautiful feather bundles in the Holiday Decorations section that can be used anytime for crafts, décor and more!

Thank you for supporting our family farm business! We appreciate you so very much!

(Clockwise from upper left): Goat Milk Soap Coffee Scrub, Goat Milk Soap Activated Charcoal & Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Sugar Scrub, Feather Bundles.

Erdmann Farm is on vacation mode for a couple more weeks. When I get back, I should have radishes and pumpkins in addition to the peppers I’ve had.

Knottynuff Acres is on vacation mode this week, but will return next week.

Solace Farm has added several varieties of lard soap to the market, and will add some tallow balms by tomorrow. Amy says:
“Old-fashioned” lard soap, but with a bit of coconut oil for better lather and moisturizing. I use local lard that I render myself. While lard soap often has a reputation for being harsh or rough on skin, that is largely because many years ago, lye was not consistently refined, and people didn’t use precision measurements. Today, with 100% pure lye and my digital scale, lard makes a beautiful white soap, very hard and long-lasting, with good cleaning power, while being very gentle and great for skin. These bars are 4 oz each, ingredients simply lard, coconut oil, lye, and water, with fragrances added for some great scents. I know this is an unusually low price compared to most handmade soap, but I want to offer a soap that is economical for everyday use, and since it is 3/4 free local lard, my input costs are very low (other than the days spent rendering lard of course!). I try to live as locally as possible, and I want to help make that an option for others as well.

Classic Lard Soaps (Clockwise from top left): Coffee Scrub, Orange Creamsicle, Lavender, and Sandalwood & Tobacco.