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!
Reminder: Place your co-op before 6pm today!
Just a friendly reminder that the market orders are due 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 Order
Market is OPEN for orders!
I hope everyone had a joyful Christmas celebration yesterday!
We will have normal pick up at the warehouse this Tuesday
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
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
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have an awesome weekend!
Nora
Market Next Week (PLEASE READ)
Just a reminder that the market will be closed this upcoming week for Christmas Break on TUESDAY, December 22nd.
Below is info on how to get NGE produce boxes, Cedar Rock Milk and B&G meats
PRODUCE BOXES
If you are going on vacation please remember to put your Nature’s Garden Express produce box on Vacation Hold. You can either do this online at www.naturesgardenexpress.com or call NGE at (770) 441-9976 to request to skip next week’s delivery.
If you are planning to pick up produce box box on Tuesday, Pam has graciously offered her carport next her garage apartment as a drop off location. This is for Nature’s Garden Express produce boxes only. This temporary location is only for the December 22nd pick up. Thanks again Pam!! Please do NOT forget to pick up your box next week. Pam will donate any boxes not picked up by 6:30pm on Tuesday. *Put a reminder in your phone calendar now!
Pick up address for produce boxes is 5957 Shadburn Ferry Rd., Buford 30518
(Go down Peachtree Industrial past Little Mill. Shadburn Ferry is the next light. Turn left, cross Buford Dam, and Pam’s house is about a mile down) Look for the carport next to the garage apartment. Pam’s cell #: 404.406.6341
CEDAR ROCK MILK
If you would like Cedar Rock raw jersey cow milk, Sam is also offering a milk drop for those that need milk Christmas week. To order milk for pick up 12/22 just text Sam at 770-490-5190 (the number is also on your milk label). Text him by noon on Monday, 12/21. Benny will be at the warehouse from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm with your milk.
MEATS FROM B&G
B&G is also offering a meat order drop at the *warehouse*from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. They did not have ground beef last week but now they are fully stocked up! They also now have plenty of chicken. If you need any grass fed beef, pastured pork or chicken next week please text Lynda your order. To order meats – text Lynda at 706-342-0947 with your name and order.
Payment- please bring separate checks or cash to pay Benny and/or Lynda.
Pick address for milk and meats: 4942 Austin Park Ave, Buford 30518(Our normal pick up location but behind the warehouse. Do not go inside KCO’s office!
So to summarize:
- Produce boxes will be at Pam’s
- Milk and meats will need to be ordered via text and picked on Tuesday behind warehouse between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm
The market is closed but please support the other Locally Grown Markets and farmers markets listed below. They are run by wonderful people! For Locally Grown markets, please put “referred by Suwanee Co-op” in the comment to Market Manager section so they’ll know who you are and I know they will take care of you.
Farmers and Vendors, please feel free to contact your customers to let them know where you are this upcoming week.
Lilburn – Heirloom Living Market -Maryanne http://lilburn.locallygrown.net
Cumming – The Cumming Harvest- Suzanne http://cumming.locallygrown.net/
Reminder: Place your co-op order today!
Just a friendly reminder that the market orders are due 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 Order
Market is OPEN for orders!
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
suwanee.locallygrown.net
THIS IS THE LAST MARKET BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK!
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
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have an awesome weekend!
Nora
News- Christmas Week Update & 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
Christmas Week Update
This is the last market before Christmas break!
As you all know, I only close the market once or twice a year. I’ve decided this year we will not have a market the week of Christmas (Tuesday, December 22nd).
This is traditionally a very slow week and I would like to spend some additional quality time with my family.
Pam has graciously offered her carport as an alternate delivery drop off for Nature’s Garden Express produce boxes for that Tuesday only (December 22nd). She lives on Shadburn Ferry Rd in Buford not too far from the warehouse. If you have a box order it will be delivered there. I will sent exact address in my reminder next week.
All boxes this week (Tuesday, Dec 15th) will be at normal pick up at the warehouse.
Cedar Rock Dairy is also offering a milk drop for those that need milk Christmas week.
To order milk for pick up 12/22 just text Sam at 770-490-5190 (the number is also on your milk label). Text him by noon on Monday, 12/21. Benny will be at the warehouse from 1pm to 2pm with your milk.
Please plan accordingly and stock up this week if you need to.
If you are a volunteer and have signed up for this week, I will remove this week from the calendar.
Thanks in advance for your understanding!
Gift Baskets
Since it’s that time of year I thought I’d highlight the gift baskets that are offered. There are so many great ideas and it’s a great feeling to know that you are supporting local farms and businesses!
Cookies Gift Box from Keena’s Kake Designs
Dessert Gift Box – KKD
Gift Pack customized from Rapid Gourmet
Gift Basket – Italian Meal Gift Basket from A&A Alta Cucina
Gift Set – Georgia on My Mind Gourmet Gift Set – A&A Alta Cucina
Oil & Vinegar Crate Gift Set – A&A
Olive Oil – A&A Olive Oil Sampler Set- A&A
Vinegar – Balsamic Vinegar Set Sampler- A&A
Gift Honey Basket – Bradbury Honey
Gift Honey Pot Basket – Bradbury Honey
Grassfed Tallow Lip Whip Set – choose 3 Flavors from Carrell Farms
Gift Baskets from Carrell Farms are also in Table Sale at market pick up
Gift Certificates are also available!
Market News
My Daily Bread *WILL NOT BE on the Market this week!*
My Daily Bread will be back the week after Christmas.
Great Harvest Bread Co
Chocolate Babka is Back! This eastern European dessert bread gained star status in a classic episode of Seinfeld. Jerry and Elaine didn’t get to the bakery in time to buy the very last Chocolate Babka. Great Harvest won’t leave you empty handed! Enjoy this wonderful yeasted bread featuring a rich dark chocolate swirled center. Not only is it beautiful, it tastes incredible! Makes a great gift too!
Back In Time Farm
Whole Chickens from Back In Time Farm are now available again! Bill will also list any other chicken items they have available such as thighs, legs, skinless boneless breasts, wings, livers, hearts, and backs & necks.
New Items on the Market
Vegetables – Radishes ’ Daikon’
Christmas- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Christmas – Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon
Christmas – Glazed Carrots
Christmas – Baked Mac & Cheese
Christmas – All the Sides
Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza Spinach
Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza Sausage
Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza Pepperoni
Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza Cheese
Traditional Shoofly Pie
Bread Pudding w/Vanilla Custard
Honey – Wildflower Creamed Honey with Orange Almond Flavoring
Bread – Chocolate Babka
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
We need 2 volunteers to cover the 5pm and 6pm shifts this Tuesday!!
PLEASE sign up if you can help! 2016 Schedule is posted.
To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up
THANK YOU Marie, Diana, Karen T, and Karen B for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
Volunteer duties: 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.
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.
VitalChoice – Seafood only 1/1/16 – 1/3/16 (delayed due to Christmas week closure)
Great Lakes Collagen/Gelatin – 1/1/16 – 1/3/16
Grass Fed Cheeses – Jan 2016 TBD
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 the market orders are due 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 Order
Market is now OPEN for orders! Group Buy this weekend
ORDERING:
The market is now open for ordering!
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
Please make sure you understand our pick up policy before you order.
Have an awesome weekend!
Nora
News: Group Buy FCLO, Christmas Week & New Items
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 – Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO)
This weekend we will take orders for FCLO 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 Oct 6th.
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/
Christmas Week
As you all know, I only close the market once or twice a year. I’ve decided this year we will not have a market the week of Christmas (Tuesday, December 22nd).
This is traditionally a very slow week and I would like to spend some additional quality time with my family.
I’ve let all the farmers and vendors know and I’m working with Nature’s Garden Express to work out the produce box delivery. I will have more information on that next week.
As for now, please plan accordingly and stock up in the next couple of weeks if you need to.
If you are a volunteer and have signed up for this week, I will remove this week from the calendar.
Thanks in advance for your understanding!
Market News
Wilderness Family Naturals Order -
If you ordered group buy items from WFN last week, I just received shipping confirmation and items will be available for pick up this Tuesday.
My Daily Bread *WILL BE on the Market this week!*
My Daily Bread will have all their current offerings listed on the market this week. They will not be on the market the following week so plan to stock up if you need to!
Back In Time Farm
Whole Chickens from Back In Time Farm are now available again!
New Items on the Market
Vegetables – Radishes ’ Daikon’
Christmas- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Christmas – Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon
Christmas – Glazed Carrots
Christmas – Baked Mac & Cheese
Christmas – All the Sides
Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza Spinach
Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza Sausage
Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza Pepperoni
Chicago-Style Stuffed Pizza Cheese
Traditional Shoofly Pie
Bread Pudding w/Vanilla Custard
Honey – Wildflower Creamed Honey with Orange Almond Flavoring
Bread – Chocolate Babka
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering. I can’t run the co-op without your help!
We need volunteers to cover 3 pm, 5pm and 6pm shift this Tuesday!!
PLEASE sign up if you can help
To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up
THANK YOU Pam, Diana, Chuck, Cindy, and Vicki for helping out last Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!
Volunteer duties: 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.
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.
VitalChoice – Seafood only 12/11 – 12/13
Great Lakes Collagen/Gelatin – 1/1/16 – 1/3/16
Grass Fed Cheeses – Jan 2016 TBD
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!