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Reminder: Place your order now!


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 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 for grass fed cheese is this weekend. We won’t place another order until November.

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: Grass Fed Cheese Group Buy 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

Bruce – My Daily Bread update

I spoke with Bruce on Tuesday and he’s doing great! It was so good to hear his voice! He thanked all of you for the prayers and felt them cover him. He is finally home recovering from surgery and will be back on his feet very soon. Due to several follow up appointments next week, the My Daily Bread team will be taking a break from baking and will not be on the market this week. They apologize for the short notice but will be back the following week!

Group Buy: Grass Fed Cheeses

This weekend we will be taking orders for grass-fed cheese from Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese and Jason Wiebe Dairy.

Low Temp Pasteurized and Raw Milk Cheeses will be available.

Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese and Jason Wiebe Dairy are 2 creameries I’ve worked with for a while and both have wonderful cheeses.

I’ve asked the cheese makers to put “(Raw Milk Cheese)” in the title if it is raw milk cheese aged 60 days according to FDA regulation. All other cheeses are low temp pasteurized.


Raw milk cheese that is listed on the market is safe for human consumption and is aged at least 60 days per FDA regulation.*

Prices and available sizes will be on the market website tomorrow for ordering. The pricing will include shipping and taxes/fees.

The cheese will NOT be available for pick up this Tuesday. Please allow at least 2 weeks. I will email you when it is available for pick up.

  • Cows Raised without synthetic hormones
  • Cows are grass-fed and raised on pasture
  • Old World, Handmade Cheese making Techniques
  • Cheeses made with non-homogenized low temp pasteurized or raw milk and aged at least 60 days to comply with the USDA regulations for raw milk cheese production
  • Vegetable-based rennet, to make it more acceptable to vegetarians
  • Cheeses that are not considered raw are pasteurized at the lowest legal temperature for 15 seconds

See Kenny’s and Jason’s website for more detailed information about their process: http://www.kennysfarmhousecheese.com/
http://www.jasonwiebedairy.com/index.htm

Benefits of Grass-Fed Cheese

  • One of the few foods that contains a perfect balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, a ratio ideal for your health
  • Very high in CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) In fact, it contains five times more CLA than dairy from grain-fed cows! CLA, which are most abundant in grass-fed products, are among the most potent cancer fighters in all foods.
  • Considerably higher in beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E than cheese and other dairy from grain-fed sources
  • High in the healthy calcium and protein your body needs
  • Free from growth hormones and antibiotics

Market News

NEW ITEMS!

Veggies – Spring Onions ‘Italian Torpedo’
Lettuce Romaine
Lettuce Buttercrunch
Sourdough (Sliced)
Veggies – Beets ‘Touchstone Gold’
Veggies – Broccoli ‘Green Comet’
Veggies – Cabbage ‘Napa’
Veggies – Cabbage ‘Stonehead’
Veggiles – Rhubarb – ‘Victoria’
Beef – Beef Short Ribs
Herb – Lemon Balm – Fresh
Herbs – Dill – Fresh
Vegetables – Kale ‘Wild Garden Mix’
Vegetables – Carrots ’ Baby Chantenay’
Vegetables – Peas ‘Sugar Snap’
Vegetables – Leeks ‘Lancelot’
Vegetables – Beets ‘Bulls Blood’
Pork – Top Loin Roast
Skincare Gift Basket

Volunteers Needed

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

We need 1 volunteer for the 5pm shift!

THANK YOU Marie, Diana, Pam, Chuck, and Michael for helping out on 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! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife

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.

Grass Fed Cheese – 5/20 – 5/22
Green Pasture FCLO – 6/17 – 6/19
Great Lakes Collagen 6/17 – 6/19
WFN & Nuts Group Buy 6/24 – 6/26

Wellness Partner’s offers and events

Sugar Hill Spine and Wellness Events:
Avoiding Cancer
Cancer is rarely genetic. Learn how to avoid the path to illness and what you can do to get back to health if you have been diagnosed with this devastating disease.
WHEN
Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
WHERE
Sugar Hill Spine and Wellness – 5422 Highway 20, Sugar Hill, GA 30518

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/avoiding-cancer-tickets-24931489757?aff=ebrowse#tickets


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

Reminder: Place your order now!


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)

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

Bruce – My Daily Bread update

As many of you know, last week during vendor delivery at the warehouse, Bruce from My Daily Bread suffered from a cardiac event. Thank God that Bill from Back in Time Farm just happened to come early that day. He helped revive Bruce after he stopped breathing. God is always on time! Bruce had open heart surgery on Tuesday and we are thankful that he is recovering well and should be moved to a regular cardiac care room this evening. Please continue to keep Bruce and his family in your prayers.

Due to the situation, My Daily Bread will have limited items listed this week on the market.

Market News

NEW ITEMS!
Beef – Beef Short Ribs
Herb – Lemon BalmFresh
Herbs – Dill
Vegetables – Kale ‘Wild Garden Mix’
Vegetables – Carrots ’ Baby Chantenay’
Vegetables – Peas ‘Sugar Snap’
Vegetables – Leeks ‘Lancelot’
Vegetables – Beets ‘Bulls Blood’
Pork – Top Loin Roast
Skincare Gift Basket
Bakery – 4 Pack-Gluten Free Tiramisu rolls
Vegetables – Carrots ’ Little Finger ’
Vegetables – Beets ‘Chioggia’
Duck Eggs – 1/2 Dozen, Pastured

Volunteers Needed

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

THANK YOU Marie, Diana, Pam, Chuck, and Michael for helping out on 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! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife

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.

Grass Fed Cheese – 5/20 – 5/22
Green Pasture FCLO – 6/3 – 6/5
Great Lakes Collagen 6/17 – 6/19
WFN & Nuts Group Buy 6/24 – 6/26

Wellness Partner’s offers and events

Sugar Hill Spine and Wellness Events:
Avoiding Cancer
Cancer is rarely genetic. Learn how to avoid the path to illness and what you can do to get back to health if you have been diagnosed with this devastating disease.
WHEN
Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
WHERE
Sugar Hill Spine and Wellness – 5422 Highway 20, Sugar Hill, GA 30518

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/avoiding-cancer-tickets-24931489757?aff=ebrowse#tickets


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

Reminder: Place your order before 6pm today!


Happy Mothers Day to all our moms! We hope you have a beautiful and relaxing day filled with lots of love!

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)

Update: prayers for Bruce


Thank you for all your responses and prayers for Bruce from My Daily Bread. I’ve been in contact with Bruce’s wife, Dabrielle, and she is so grateful for your thoughts and prayers.

This morning Bruce had a heart cath and the doctors discovered that he has a calcified heart blockage of 80%. His only option is open heart surgery. Also, due to the fall yesterday at the warehouse he has a fractured skull and some brain bleeding. Please, please continue your prayers Bruce and his family.

I will continue to keep you all updated as I hear more news.

Blessings and Gratitude,
Nora

Prayers needed for Bruce


Hi Everyone,

About an hour ago, during vendor delivery, Bruce Wills from My Daily Bread wasn’t feeling well, passed out, and fell. He’s been taken to the emergency room to be checked out and for observation. Please keep him and his family lifted your prayers today.

Thank you,
Nora