The Weblog
This page contains news, event information, and other items added by the market managers, including the weekly availability email. Be sure to check back regularly!
Market News
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
A&A Alta Cucina Italia Balsamic Vinegar wins 2015 Flavor of Georgia contest
Congratulations to A&A Alta Cucina Italia for winning the grand prize in the 2015 Flavor of Georgia Food Contest with her Balsamico al Mirtillo, a blueberry balsamic vinegar reduction. Not only did she win the grand prize, her blueberry balsamic vinegar also received the category
award for best salsa, chutney or condiment.
If you want to try the winner of the 2015 Flavor of Georgia it’s on the market in vinegar section!
Market News
Maple Syrup- I spoke with Joseph from Old State Farms and we will start taking orders next month for Unrefined Maple Syrup Grade B and other maple syrup products. We only do this order once a year so you don’t miss out! They’re still having cold weather up north. When I talked with him last week he said it was -12 outside that morning! We’re planning on taking orders the weekend of 4/17.
Recycle NGE produce boxes – Don’t forget to bring your boxes to pick up if you would like NGE to reuse/recycle your box. There’s a large gray plastic bin by the roll up door at the warehouse for you to deposit your box. Please make sure all your boxes are folded flat.
Wilderness Family Naturals Group Buy- Our group buy order has still not shipped. Since WFN is shipping from Minnesota they will not ship until temperatures are at least close to freezing. This is to ensure nothing cracks or is damaged before it gets to us. Once I receive the tracking information I will contact those who have ordered and give an update.
HELP! We need Volunteers!!
We need volunteers next TUESDAY!
THANK YOU Mollie, Marie, Stephanie, TJ, Virginia, and Vicki for helping on Tuesday! You guys are truly a blessing! We couldn’t have a co-op without volunteers and we appreciate you all so much!
If you are interested in volunteering, I have created a volunteer sign up on Signup Genius. I am asking for volunteers to sign up for 1 hour shifts from 2p to 6:45 pm. 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. Here is the link to the sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA623A7FA7-volunteer
The link is also posted on the About page on our website.
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.
Grass Fed Cheese – 3/20/15 – 3/22/15
Vital Choice (Wild Caught Seafood Only) – 3/27/15 – 3/29/15
Unrefined Maple Syrup – Grade B- 4/17/15 – 4/19/15
Sorghum Syrup – TBD Spring 2015
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!