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Reminder: Place your co-op order today! Seafood orders due today!


Just a friendly reminder that market orders are due online today by 6 pm.

GROUP BUY VitalChoice Seafood orders are due today! We have not met the minimum for some items. Below are how many more we need ordered to meet the min for discounted pricing:

  • Ikura (Salmon Caviar)- need 7
  • Sardines – need 5
  • Calamari – need 3
  • Mussels – need 9
  • Clams – need 9

Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!

See you on Tuesday!

Click Here to Place Your Order

Market is now OPEN for orders! Group Buy this weekend


ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: suwanee.locallygrown.net

Group Buy this weekend – VitalChoice Seafood

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. *All orders must be placed by 6pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla (credit card online by clicking “Pay Now” button at check out)

News: Group Buy - VitalChoice Seafood , Farm Tours & more


Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

Group Buy – VItalChoice Seafood

This weekend we will be having our group bulk order for Sustainably Caught Wild Caught Seafood from Vital Choice. We only do this a few times a year and will not have another seafood group buy again until July/Aug so stock up if you need to.

This order is for:

  • Oregon Pink Shrimp (Cooked) (2lb Bag)
  • Wild Atlantic Scallops
  • Petite Wild Patagonian Scallops (NEW)
  • Wild Pacific Calamari
  • Wild Salmon Caviar – Ikura
  • Canned Portuguese Sardine Fillets
  • Organic Salmon Marinade Original Blend – 2 oz
  • Organic Salmon Marinade Lemon-Pepper Blend – 3.5 oz

In order for us to get discount pricing we have to reach certain minimums, if we do not reach the minimums on all the items I will let you know and you will have the option to purchase at the non-discounted price and still take advantage of our FREE shipping.

Right now the Wild Atlantic Scallops are currently out of stock but I spoke to a VitalChoice rep and they will be back in stock by the end of this month. They will hold our order and ship scallops out separately.

I expect this order to be available for pick up on 3/14.

Market News

New Items:
Water Buffalo – Ground – 1/4 lb. Patties – Case (48 Patties)
Essential Oil – Orange (Sweet) Organic
Soap – Peppermint with Activated Charcoal


Fry Farm Update- They will be back on the market starting next week!! Starting 3/11 they will list available produce – parsnips, carrots, spinach, sunchokes, and popcorn. Hopefully the asparagus will be coming at the end of the month. Also, we are planning to have a farm tour sometime in April so look for details about that coming soon!


Back In Time Farm is sold out of whole chickens but will have some back on the market in April. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We will have a Farm Visit on Sunday, April 17th. More details to come soon!


Lizzie’s Pantry will continue to offer continue to offer our fresh, chemical free, organic spices on the market. They have them listed starting this week.

Cultured Traditions is hiring!

Cultured Traditions is currently looking to hire. If you are interested please contact Tanya directly.

Below is the job description and info:

Cultured Traditions in Duluth, GA is looking for help at their commercial kitchen. We make various sauerkrauts as well as some other fermented vegetables and drinks. There is no high heat processing, instead food gets transformed and preserved through a natural fermentation process.

Responsibilities include the following:
- washing, peeling, cutting, shredding vegetables
- weighing and measuring ingredients
- mixing ingredients together and preparing them for fermentation
- cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils
- packaging, labeling, boxing the finished product
We are looking for someone who is reliable, communicative, has a means of transportation to and from work space, has the ability to lift and move heavy fermenting stoneware and bulk vegetable cases and is not offended by fermentation smells ;) Also, not a requirement but would be a great plus if that is someone who is interested in and passionate about fermentation and working with organic, health promoting foods!
It would be a part time position with a flexible schedule (has to be coordinated).
Please email Tanya@CulturedTraditions.com

Volunteers Needed

WE NEED a Volunteer for the 5pm shift this upcoming Tuesday!!

Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

THANK YOU Pam, Marie, Chuck, Annabel, and Sean for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.


FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market!

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Vital Choice (seafood only) 3/4 – 3/6

Collagen – VitalProteins 3/11 – 3/13

Plastic Milk Carriers 3/25 – 3/27

Wilderness Family Naturals (Coconut Oil and organic pantry items) 3/25 – 3/27

Green Pasture – FCLO 4/8 – 4/11

Upcoming VENDOR OF THE DAY:
Rapid Gourmet 3/8
Southern Essentials 3/22

Wellness Partner’s offers and events

I am very happy to announce a new Wellness Partner – Fit Body Boot Camp Sugarloaf! They have 2 offers exclusively for co-op members : Free Trial Class or Fee Waived for 6 Week Challenge. Offer details below:

Fit Body Boot Camp is a results driven and energetic fitness and fat loss workout program that includes motivation, accountability and dynamic resistance training; all designed to get you the body you want in a safe, fun, and non-intimidating atmosphere. Every workout session is led by an experienced, certified personal trainer and is designed to be fun, supportive and challenging, while burning maximum fat, in minimum time.

If you’re looking to lose weight and/or tone certain areas, why not join those that have already seen amazing results?

Sign up for a free trial class on our website (www.fbbc-sugarloaf.com) under Membership Options.
or
If you’re ready to jump right in, sign up for our 6 Week February Challenge (starts February 29th) which includes weekly weigh-ins, bi-weekly measurements, nutrition consultations, food prep workshops, detailed meal plans, private Facebook group for motivation, encouragement, member recipes, and so much more. We’re waiving the sign up fee for Suwanee Whole Life Co-op Members, just mention you’re a co-op member when signing up (offer valid through February 29, 2016).
For more information or to sign up call (770) 896-6718.

Fit Body Boot Camp Sugarloaf
3370 Sugarloaf Parkway Ste G-9
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 896-6718
www.fbbc-sugarloaf.com
*

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!

Reminder: Place your co-op before 6pm today!


Just a friendly reminder that market orders are due online today by 6 pm.

Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!

See you on Tuesday!

Click Here to Place Your Order

Market is OPEN for orders!


ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: suwanee.locallygrown.net

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. *All orders must be placed by 6pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla (credit card online by clicking “Pay Now” button at check out)

News:New Wellness Partner


Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

New Wellness Partner – Fit Body Boot Camp Sugarloaf

I am very happy to announce a new Wellness Partner – Fit Body Boot Camp Sugarloaf! They have 2 offers exclusively for co-op members : Free Trial Class or Fee Waived for 6 Week Challenge. Offer details below:

Fit Body Boot Camp is a results driven and energetic fitness and fat loss workout program that includes motivation, accountability and dynamic resistance training; all designed to get you the body you want in a safe, fun, and non-intimidating atmosphere. Every workout session is led by an experienced, certified personal trainer and is designed to be fun, supportive and challenging, while burning maximum fat, in minimum time.

If you’re looking to lose weight and/or tone certain areas, why not join those that have already seen amazing results?

Sign up for a free trial class on our website (www.fbbc-sugarloaf.com) under Membership Options.
or
If you’re ready to jump right in, sign up for our 6 Week February Challenge (starts February 29th) which includes weekly weigh-ins, bi-weekly measurements, nutrition consultations, food prep workshops, detailed meal plans, private Facebook group for motivation, encouragement, member recipes, and so much more. We’re waiving the sign up fee for Suwanee Whole Life Co-op Members, just mention you’re a co-op member when signing up (offer valid through February 29, 2016).
For more information or to sign up call (770) 896-6718.

Fit Body Boot Camp Sugarloaf
3370 Sugarloaf Parkway Ste G-9
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 896-6718
www.fbbc-sugarloaf.com

Market News

New Items:
Essential Oil – Orange (Sweet) Organic 1 oz. – Warm, fresh citrus scent, radiant, fruity and tangy. This oil smells just like fresh orange peel, but has a much stronger aroma in this form. Provides fresh energy, clearing and inspiring the mind. As with other citrus essential oils just a few drops in water when washing dishes or cleaning will brighten up your work. Blends well with many different oils such as lavender, Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Frankincense, or Tea Tree.

Soap – Peppermint with Activated Charcoal (Large 5 oz. Bar) A great uplifting soap to get your day started! This soap will wake you up! Wonderful cool feeling with the addition of ground Activated charcoal, which has great exfoliating properties and used to absorb impurities and toxic substances.


Back In Time Farm is sold out of whole chickens but will have some back on the market in April.


Cheese Group Buy If you were not able to pick up your cheese order last Tuesday it is in Frige #3


Fry Farm Update- (Repeat) Fry Farm had to put all their produce listings on hold due to freeze damage. I’ll let you all know when they are back on the market.

Salmon, Water Buffalo and Pastured Meats fully stocked!

(repeat)

It’s been a busy week for our farmers and fisherman!

Doug has Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon & Halibut back online! We are fully stocked with Halibut steaks, Salmon Filets, portions, burger, and smoked salmon!

Carrell Farms has ground water buffalo and sausages back on the market!

B&G has grass fed beef, pastured pork and chicken all stocked up too! Please note that the LABEL on B&G’s meat will have the processor label on it instead of the farm’s. Lynda finally has her new label and will be on the next batch of meat. Some of her meat listed this week will have the packer label on her product. This is completely legal since they package the meats for her. She wants to make sure you all know that it is HER meat though not the packing company.

Volunteers Needed

WE NEED 1 Volunteer for the 2pm shift this upcoming Tuesday!!

Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

THANK YOU Jennifer, Marie, Diana, Pam, Chuck, and Margaret for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.


FACEBOOK
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market!

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Vital Choice (seafood only) 3/4 – 3/6

Plastic Milk Carriers 3/18 – 3/20

Upcoming VENDOR OF THE DAY:
Rapid Gourmet 3/8
Southern Essentials 3/22

Wellness Partner’s offers and events

One of our wellness partners, Georgia Complete Care Centers, has an introductory offer for co-op members! Dr. Collin has helped my family and me tremendously! This is where we go for our chiropractic adjustments, food sensitivity analysis, GI testing, therapeutic massage, and functional medical needs. Plus, they take insurance!

From Georgia Complete Care Centers:
Looking to achieve peak, whole-life wellness? Looking for answers to unsolved or long-standing health concerns? Georgia Complete Care Centers, located in Sugar Hill, is pleased to offer Suwanee Whole Life Co-op members this introductory offer. No coupon is needed, just mention the Co-op!

Dr. Rich Collin, Best of Gwinnett Chiropractor 2015 nominee & Suwanee Whole-Life Co-op partner is thrilled to meet with you to help you reach your goals for wellness. Please call to schedule today: (770) 831-1155 or visit www.GeorgiaCompleteCare.com, offer valid through February 29, 2016

$55 for Initial Chiropractic Consultation, X-rays & One Chiropractic Adjustment
$65 for Initial Chiropractic Consultation, X-rays, One Chiropractic Adjustment & one 60-minute Massage

Georgia Complete Care Center looks forward to welcoming Co-op members to our family!

To book an appointment call 770-831-1155


We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!

Reminder: Place your co-op order today! Group Buy this weekend!


Just a friendly reminder that market orders are due online today by 6 pm. Last day to order FCLO and other Green Pasture products

Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!

See you on Tuesday!

Click Here to Place Your Order

Market is now OPEN for orders! Group Buy this weekend


ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
Click link to order: suwanee.locallygrown.net

Newsletter Additions: My Daily Bread Whole Grain Bakery bagels are on sale this week!

Group Buy FCLO this weekend

If you do NOT receive a confirmation email immediately after you placed your order, then your items are still in your cart and your order is not complete. *All orders must be placed by 6pm on Sunday.

PICK UP:
Pick up is on Tuesday at 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford 30518 from 1pm to 6:30 pm.

PAYMENT:
We take checks, cash, credit card and Dwolla (credit card online by clicking “Pay Now” button at check out)

News: Group Buy FCLO This Weekend


Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

Group Buy: Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO)

This weekend we will take orders for FCLO, Skate Liver Oil and other Green Pasture products.

This is a prepaid pre-order. As with all Group Buys, this item will NOT be available this Tuesday for pick up since I will be placing our order on Monday morning and due to shipping. I expect it to be available for pick up on March 1st.

This is a monthly group buy so don’t forget to order this weekend if you need some FCLO!

Here is a link to Questions and Answers About Fermented Cod Liver Oil

http://wellnessmama.com/13154/fermented-cod-liver-oil-vs-fish-oil/

Lizzie’s Pantry Closeout deals- some 50% off

Lizzie’s Pantry has a few items remaining that have been reduced 50% sell final inventory. If you need oats, flax seed, wheat flour, pancake mixes, grains (buckwheat, kamut), or plastic shaker jars order this weekend!

Also, I have great news – Liz will continue to provide chemical free, organic spices to the market on a weekly basis! In addition, we will have a quarterly group buy with Liz for Georgia Olive Oil! More details to come as we get closer to buy date.

Salmon, Water Buffalo and Pastured Meats fully stocked!

(repeat)

It’s been a busy week for our farmers and fisherman!

Doug has Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon & Halibut back online! We are fully stocked with Halibut steaks, Salmon Filets, portions, burger, and smoked salmon!

Carrell Farms has ground water buffalo and sausages back on the market!

B&G has grass fed beef, pastured pork and chicken all stocked up too! Please note that the LABEL on B&G’s meat will have the processor label on it instead of the farm’s. Lynda has been trying to get her new label approved by the state of GA for 3 weeks now. They rejected it this time because the picture of GA state line was not quite straight. In order for her to have meat listed this week she asked her meat packer to put their label on her product. This is completely legal since they package the meats for her. She wants to make sure you all know that it is HER meat though not Williamsburg Packing.

Market News

New Items:

Soap – Go Dots- Soap on the GO! How many times do you need to wash your hands while out of the house? How many times has the soap dispenser been out, or you just don’t want to use the synthetic detergents with the toxic chemicals in it? UGH!! SO…….take some HoneyBerry handcrafted soap in your purse or backpack! Always handy, one good hand washing worth of soap in a DOT! Just pitch the tiny bit left when done. Your tin stays nice, your soap DOTS stay dry, and you always have a way to wash your hands! Made with various HoneyBerry Soaps. Just over 1.5 oz of soap in each container. Refill packs coming soon. Purse tin has a screw on lid to keep your DOTS secure!

Lamb- Leg Roast- 1.76-2.00 lbs.
Lamb- Leg Roast- 2.01-2.25 lbs.
Lamb- Rack- 1.26-1.50 lbs
Lamb- Rack- 1.01-1.25 lbs.

These are full rib racks from Katahdin lambs, an American breed known for its mild flavor. Carrell Farms’ sheep are 100% grassfed and antibiotic free.


Back In Time Farm Bill just let me know that he’s getting low on chicken. He won’t be able to restock until April. The market currently shows only 9 whole Back In Time chickens in stock! Order soon if you need some!


Cheese Group Buy If you were not able to pick up your cheese order last Tuesday it is in Frige #3


Fry Farm Update- (Repeat) Fry Farm had to put all their produce listings on hold due to freeze damage. I’ll let you all know when they are back on the market.

Volunteers Needed

Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

THANK YOU Marie, Diana, Pam, Cindy, Chuck, and Margaret for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.


FACEBOOK
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market!

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Fermented Cod Liver Oil – 2/19/16 – 2/21/16

Vital Choice (seafood only) 2/26 – 2/28

Plastic Milk Carriers TBD

Wellness Partner’s offers and events

FREE Seminar!
Thyroid & Weight Loss Seminar (LIMITED SEATS REMAIN)
Sugar Hill Spine & Wellness

Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
Sugar Hill, GA
Click here to register

LEARN THE BIG 3 THAT ARE CAUSING ALMOST ALL THYROID ISSUES. After seeing hundreds of thyroid patients, patterns started to emerge. We have discovered the BIG 3 that essentially cause all thyroid problems in patients. The one size fits all approach to thyroid health does NOT work. Although we are all human, how and why people get sick differs. Learn our custom approach and discover have to solve your thyroid problem naturally.

Are you ready to make a change?
You will learn:
• Why do most women continue to suffer, get run in circles taking the wrong test, and put on multiple medications that only treat the symptoms.
• The latest research in thyroid, autoimmune, and inflammatory disease!
• Why you have never heard what the correct tests are!
• Why your inability to lose weight may not be your fault!
• The connection between weight loss, toxins, and hormone dysregulation.
• The #1 “10 Minute” Exercise program to ignite fat burning and fast weight loss.
• What do chronic symptoms like weight gain, IBS, Infertility, headaches, and fatigue have in common?
The answers might shock you!
• My simple yet comprehensive personalized 3 Step System that gets results safely and naturally! Act Now!
• It’s not in your head.
• You’re not just getting old.
• It is not your genes (There may be a genetic component triggered by certain things. We address that naturally. More on this at the seminar.)
• It might be your Thyroid and the causes might surprise you!


One of our wellness partners, Georgia Complete Care Centers, has an introductory offer for co-op members! Dr. Collin has helped my family and me tremendously! This is where we go for our chiropractic adjustments, food sensitivity analysis, GI testing, therapeutic massage, and functional medical needs. Plus, they take insurance!

From Georgia Complete Care Centers:
Looking to achieve peak, whole-life wellness? Looking for answers to unsolved or long-standing health concerns? Georgia Complete Care Centers, located in Sugar Hill, is pleased to offer Suwanee Whole Life Co-op members this introductory offer. No coupon is needed, just mention the Co-op!

Dr. Rich Collin, Best of Gwinnett Chiropractor 2015 nominee & Suwanee Whole-Life Co-op partner is thrilled to meet with you to help you reach your goals for wellness. Please call to schedule today: (770) 831-1155 or visit www.GeorgiaCompleteCare.com, offer valid through February 29, 2016

$55 for Initial Chiropractic Consultation, X-rays & One Chiropractic Adjustment
$65 for Initial Chiropractic Consultation, X-rays, One Chiropractic Adjustment & one 60-minute Massage

Georgia Complete Care Center looks forward to welcoming Co-op members to our family!

To book an appointment call 770-831-1155


We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!

Reminder: Place your order before 6pm today!


Happy Valentines Day! Just a friendly reminder that market orders are due online today by 6 pm.

Please remember that we need to hit certain minimums in order for our farmers and vendors to deliver to us.

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!

See you on Tuesday!

Click Here to Place Your Order