Newsletter for Friday January 24,2014

THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET

This Friday is a Pre-order Pick Up Market.  That means that all those who placed a pre-order are to pick up their orders this week between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M.  We thank each of you for your continued support of the market.  

NOTE LOCATION:  The Pre-order Pick Up Market will be located in the lounge.  The entrance is on the west side of the building and is accessible through the door where the OFFICE sign is located. 

Next week, Friday January 31, 2014 will be a Regular Market Day 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. 

For complete Dates & Details about the entire 2013-2014 Winter Market click here.

 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
In last week's newsletter we mentioned that after we tied up a few loose ends we would make a grand announcement.  Well, we got the loose ends all tied up and we are thrilled to informed our customers that we now have a meat and egg vendor, something you have been asking for for some time.  Eli Creek Farms will attend the Regular Market Days, which means they will be with us next Friday January 31 and each Regular Market Day thereafter.  Look for more information about Eli Creek Farm in next week's newsletter.


 REMINDERS
While some of you are long-time readers of the newsletter, people who are new to the market are reading the newsletter for the first time; therefore, the Reminders section is included each week so new folks can see what's happening around the market and around town.

Time to sign up for the Eating Seasonally CSA.
Are you thinking about what you plan to fix for dinner  - this Summer?  Well, your farmers are and they need to hear from you.  The folks at the Romans Family Farm have been busy making preparations for an abundant harvest this coming season so as to provide customers with fresh, nutrient dense produce.  They are currently perusing the seed catalogs, deciding what seeds and in what quantity to order.  To ensure they order the correct amount, not too little as to run out of your favorite produce items and not too many as to have produce going to waste, they rely on knowing in advance what you, their customers, want.  This means it's that time again:  time to sign up for the Eating Seasonally CSA.

If you are looking for a way to feed your family fresh, nutrient dense produce joining Romans Family Farm Eating Seasonally CSA will fit the bill.  And, all their produce is gown using no synthetic chemicals.

There are so many advantages to belonging to a CSA, for the consumer, the farmer, and the Earth.  If you are new to the concept of a CSA an internet search will provide you with a plethora of information.  To learn more about the Romans Family Farm Eating Seasonally CSA or to sign up (while space is still available) visit the Eating Seasonally CSA Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eating-Seasonally-CSA/176990062341129

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Local Loans for Local Foods  
You are invited to attend the upcoming event of Local Loans for Local Foods (LL4LF) on Sunday January 26, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.  The following from their website explains the purpose of LL4LF:  

Local Loans for Local Foods is a Slow Money peer-to-peer lending network. Our purpose is to connect people who have capital available to lend, with local food enterprises that have need for low‐interest loans. We embrace the importance of keeping our dollars local and supporting the production and distribution of local, healthy food in the process.

Everyone is invited to attend the event, even if you do not fall into any of the above categories.  For more information or to RSVP click here.

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SPECIAL VOLUNTEER REQUEST:  If you have experience in developing software programs and/or web based online ordering systems we would love to hear from you ASAP.  To learn more, please email us Here.

WANTED:  VOLUNTEERS.  We're always looking for volunteers!  If you're available to lend a hand at the Market any time between 1:30pm and 6:30pm on Fridays, or during the week for more behind the scenes activities, check out the link below to contact us!

VENDORS:  We currently have openings for one or two fall/winter season produce vendors.  If you are interested or know someone who might be, you may email us through the link below. 

Vendors/Volunteers Click Here!

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We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!