Ah! The First Strawberries!

Sunday, April 10th

The Online Market is Open!

Arkansas Natural Produce presents the first strawberries of the season grown by Doug and Brenda Kratz at 5k Farms in Hot Spring County. Their strawberries are picked ripe and ready to eat (no big, white California-style strawberries here!). PLEASE REFRIGERATE AND EAT PROMPTLY AND/OR FREEZE! We inspect these berries for freshness when they arrive at market and cannot give refunds for moldy and/or deteriorated berries after purchase.

These berries are grown sustainably with NO insecticides on their mixed fruit farm. Thank you for supporting this family-farm!

According to the “What’s On My Food” website (http://www.whatsonmyfood.org/food.jsp?food=ST) 54 pesticide residues are found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program on commercial strawberries, latest data listed is from 2008.
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Honeysuckle Lane Cheeses are Online this week. If you haven’t tried them you are in for a special treat. We also stock their cheese at the Indoor Market.

“We at Daley Dairy offer our Honeysuckle Lane Cheese, a line of cheese that is made on our farm from fresh Grade A Raw Milk, which comes from our Jersey influenced cows. We do not use any Hormones or Antibiotics in producing our milk. We use natural fertilizer on our pastures and no pesticides or herbicides. The cows are on pasture 365 days a year, with a minimal amount of grain. Our goal is to produce quality, wholesome milk so that we may produce a cheese with a creamy texture and a rich flavor.”
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Stutzman’s Tomatoes are available at the Outdoor Market this Friday. Coming Online soon!

CUSTOMERS: Please respect the 2:30 start time, as this ensures FAIRNESS to all our vendors.
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*VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! SUMMER HOURS

On APRIL 29th, The Village Community Market will be changing the hours of the Friday OUTDOOR Market to 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.*

This also will affect pickup time for your ONLINE ORDERS. STAY TUNED!
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To order from the Online Market, go to www.village.locallygrown.net sign into your account and then click on the Market Button and scroll down to the Products listed on the left hand sidebar under Categories.

Click the grocery cart icon by your selection which puts it in your grocery cart located above the Products List.

Then proceed to checkout when finished shopping. Remember to complete the checkout process for your order at the bottom of the page. You will know your order has been successfully completed when you receive an order confirmation email shortly after you place your order.

For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday April 15th to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center. It is now located on the side of the building across from the Outdoor Market site.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open until 5 pm on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then. You pay for your order when you pick it up. Because many items are perishable we cannot hold orders beyond Saturday.

Please remember that if you place an order it is your responsibility to pick up and pay for your order or make arrangements to have someone do it for you. The farmers and vendors have already been paid for the items. We will be glad to make adjustments as needed if warranted.

The Village Market, Outdoor, Indoor and Online is operated strictly by Village Volunteers and consists of many hours per week dedicated to serving the Vendors and Customers, and, our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Market Manager

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today

Tuesday April 5th.

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today at 9:00 p.m.

For those who have not yet placed an order and need to, the website address is:
www.village.locallygrown.net
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For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday, April 8th to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center around the corner by the Outdoor Market.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then.

Our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Online Market Manager

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes!

Stutzman family’s organically grown, delicious tomatoes are now ripening! They will be available at the OUTDOOR MARKET which STARTS at 2:30 on Friday. The tomatoes will soon be available online.

CUSTOMERS: Please respect the 2:30 start time, as this ensures FAIRNESS to all our vendors.
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*VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! SUMMER HOURS

On APRIL 29th, The Village Community Market will be changing the hours of the Friday OUTDOOR Market to 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.*

This also will affect pickup time for your ONLINE ORDERS. STAY TUNED!
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To order from the Online Market, go to www.village.locallygrown.net sign into your account and then click on the Market Button and scroll down to the Products listed on the left hand sidebar under Categories.

Click the grocery cart icon by your selection which puts it in your grocery cart located above the Products List.

Then proceed to checkout when finished shopping. Remember to complete the checkout process for your order at the bottom of the page. You will know your order has been successfully completed when you receive an order confirmation email shortly after you place your order.

For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday April 8th to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center. It is now located on the side of the building across from the Outdoor Market site.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open until 5 pm on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then. You pay for your order when you pick it up. Because many items are perishable we cannot hold orders beyond Saturday.

Please remember that if you place an order it is your responsibility to pick up and pay for your order or make arrangements to have someone do it for you. The farmers and vendors have already been paid for the items. We will be glad to make adjustments as needed if warranted.

The Village Market, Outdoor, Indoor and Online is operated strictly by Village Volunteers and consists of many hours per week dedicated to serving the Vendors and Customers, and, our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Market Manager

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today

Tuesday March 29th.

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today at 9:00 p.m.

For those who have not yet placed an order and need to, the website address is:
www.village.locallygrown.net
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For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday, April 1st to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center around the corner by the Outdoor Market.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then.

Our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Online Market Manager

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes!

Stutzman family’s organically grown, delicious tomatoes are now ripening! This week they will be available at the OUTDOOR MARKET which STARTS at 2:30 on Friday. The tomatoes will soon be available online.

CUSTOMERS: Please respect the 2:30 start time, as this ensures FAIRNESS to all our vendors.
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Online this week:

Blue Bird Hill Berry Farm will be offering a special price on both their brown and green shelled eggs available in both dozen or eighteen count cartons.

ABC Nursery will be bringing hostas, strawberry plants, herbs, contorted willows, 3 gallon blueberries (early season producer), 2 gallon blueberries (mid season producer)and some other delightful plants.

Arkansas Natural Produce vegetable and herb selection is getting larger each week. Check out your choices from them and other farmers as the spring and summer season progresses.

Ratchford Farms, in addition to their large meat selection, are offering a special on their frozen apples and blackberries.
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*VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! SUMMER HOURS

On APRIL 29th, The Village Community Market will be changing the hours of the Friday OUTDOOR Market to 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.*

This also will affect pickup time for your ONLINE ORDERS. STAY TUNED!
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To order from the Online Market, go to www.village.locallygrown.net sign into your account and then click on the Market Button and scroll down to the Products listed on the left hand sidebar under Categories.

Click the grocery cart icon by your selection which puts it in your grocery cart located above the Products List.

Then proceed to checkout when finished shopping. Remember to complete the checkout process for your order at the bottom of the page. You will know your order has been successfully completed when you receive an order confirmation email shortly after you place your order.

For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday April 1st to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center. It is now located on the side of the building across from the Outdoor Market site.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open until 5 pm on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then. You pay for your order when you pick it up. Because many items are perishable we cannot hold orders beyond Saturday.

Please remember that if you place an order it is your responsibility to pick up and pay for your order or make arrangements to have someone do it for you. The farmers and vendors have already been paid for the items. We will be glad to make adjustments as needed if warranted.

The Village Market, Outdoor, Indoor and Online is operated strictly by Village Volunteers and consists of many hours per week dedicated to serving the Vendors and Customers, and, our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Market Manager

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today

Tuesday March 22nd.

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today at 9:00 p.m.

For those who have not yet placed an order and need to, the website address is:
www.village.locallygrown.net
_______________________________________

For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday, Mar 25th to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center around the corner by the Outdoor Market.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then.

Our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Online Market Manager

The Online Village Market is Now Open!

To order from the Online Market, go to www.village.locallygrown.net sign into your account and then click on the Market Button and scroll down to the Products listed on the left hand sidebar under Categories. Click the grocery cart icon by your selection which puts it in your grocery cart located above the Products List.
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Please note new vendor, Bridges Family Farm providing farm fresh eggs. We should now have a steady supply of farm fresh eggs as the summer season nears. So check out the Indoor Market, Wed. – Sat., 10-3, as well if you need eggs.
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Then proceed to checkout when finished shopping. Remember to complete the checkout process for your order at the bottom of the page. You will know your order has been successfully completed when you receive an order confirmation email shortly after you place your order.

For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday Mar 25th to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center. It is now located on the side of the building across from the Outdoor Market site.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open until 5 pm on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then. You pay for your order when you pick it up. Because many items are perishable we cannot hold orders beyond Saturday.

Please remember that if you place an order it is your responsibility to pick up and pay for your order or make arrangements to have someone do it for you. The farmers and vendors have already been paid for the items. We will be glad to make adjustments as needed if warranted.

The Village Market, Outdoor, Indoor and Online is operated strictly by Village Volunteers and consists of many hours per week dedicated to serving the Vendors and Customers, and, our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Market Manager

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today

Tuesday March 15th.

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today at 9:00 p.m.

For those who have not yet placed an order and need to, the website address is:
www.village.locallygrown.net
_______________________________________

For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday, Mar 18th to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center around the corner by the Outdoor Market.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then.

Our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Online Market Manager

Spring is Just Around the Corner!

Some comments from our LOCAL farmers!

“Potato field is worked up. More room for spring crops is worked up. Starting on the squash area this week. Lots of transplants worked on today. Next week we will be setting out in the gardens!

Hog pastures are planted with rye, wheat and oats. Should be tasty in a month or so!!"

“Beets, radishes, carrots, lettuce, garlic and onions all coming up in the garden.

Just put the final touches on the chicken tractor. Tomorrow I will work on new accommodations for the rabbits.

Moved the broiler chicks into the chicken tractor this morning. They love it!

The new greenhouse has arrived at 8:00 am, the price was right (FREE) and that included delivery. Can’t beat that deal. Will have it fixed up and full by the end of the weekend."

Our local farmers have been greatly encouraged by YOU, the customer, appreciating and supporting their efforts to bring you more fresh, local good food!

Youngblood Grassfed Farm is back online this week after a trip to NY to attend a Grassfed Beef Symposium. with their great link sausages, brats, franks and other meats.

Arkansas Natural Produce is back online this week. We really appreciate their year round production of great veggies! If you want to present a beautiful, locally grown salad for that special occasion start with their Gourmet Spring Mix, add some Watercress or other ingredients and sprinkle the top with their Edible Flowers. It will surely be a hit! Also check out their bumper crop special on Spinach and Gourmet Spring Mix. I noticed they have a couple of Fennel Bulbs available this week, too.
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JV Farms will be back at the Outdoor Market this Friday. Come say hello and ask them how their new/old tractor is working out. We miss their presence!

ABC Nursery will be at the Outdoor Market this Friday. Debe brought some beautiful rosemary, flat parsley, hostas just coming up, and other items last week. Plants are starting to pop in the Nursery too!
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To order from the Online Market, go to www.village.locallygrown.net sign into your account and then click on the Market Button and scroll down to the Products listed on the left hand sidebar under Categories. Click the grocery cart icon by your selection which puts it in your grocery cart located above the Products List.

Then proceed to checkout when finished shopping. Remember to complete the checkout process for your order at the bottom of the page. Please check to see if you received an order confirmation email shortly after you place your order.

For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday Mar 18th to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center. It is now located on the side of the building across from the Outdoor Market site.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open until 5 pm on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then. You pay for your order when you pick it up. Because many items are perishable we cannot hold orders beyond Saturday.

Please remember that if you place an order it is your responsibility to pick up and pay for your order or make arrangements to have someone do it for you. The farmers and vendors have already been paid for the items. We will be glad to make adjustments as needed if warranted.

The Village Market, Outdoor, Indoor and Online is operated strictly by Village Volunteers and consists of many hours per week dedicated to serving the Vendors and Customers, and, our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Market Manager

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today

Tuesday March 8th.

Reminder: Ordering for Village Online Market closes today at 9:00 p.m.

For those who have not yet placed an order and need to, the website address is:
www.village.locallygrown.net
_______________________________________

For those who have placed an order, it will be delivered Friday, Mar 11th to the Village Indoor Market at the Carmona Center around the corner by the Outdoor Market.

Please pick up after 2:30 if you are coming on Friday. The Indoor Market is open on Saturday from 10 – 3 PM if you want to pick up your order then.

Our Farmers and Artisans thank you for your support!

Sandy Garcia
Volunteer Online Market Manager