South Cumberland Farmer's Market

Tuesday Markets...

For future markets:

It has come to our attention that when live plants (anything containing soil) are brought to market, some are allowed to be on the tables, while others are put under the tables. There are reasons for this; but nonetheless, so that everyone is treated exactly the same, ALL live plants will go on the floor because we do not have table space to accommodate all plants. We realize that this may be problematic for those smaller containers (e.g., 6-packs) that were previously put on the tables so they didn’t get accidentally kicked/knocked over or overlooked, so please consider bringing some sort of container that will raise them up off the floor. You may use an upside-down box or cooler or anything that accommodates your plants, but make sure it is clearly labeled with your farm name. If it is not, it may not be there the next time you want to use it at market.

All meat and eggs must also go under the tables in appropriately sized coolers. Meat and other items may NOT go in the same coolers; you may need two coolers if you have two different types of sales.

Also, if you are a grower who uses coolers, make sure they are clearly marked with your farm name on the exterior of the cooler. And make sure that they are cleaned. Just look and sniff – some look dirty but smell OK; others look OK, but smell “not quite right.” You all know what that is like!

As we come into having more and more produce, please make sure your produce is clean. If it has to be washed, make sure it is DRY. If there are any puddles/drips of water coming from your bags or produce, we will notify you.

If you have both on-table and off-table orders, you may consider making additional signage so your spots can be labeled for easier access when the volunteers fulfill orders. We always encourage you to make your own signs; color and creativity count when it comes to attracting attention of customers as they come through the line (for those who do).

As always, properly label your orders. You do not have to print out your labels (although that is so easy through the software on the My Account page), but be sure all the pertinent information is clearly on your label.

We will have a larger market this week – the first large market of the spring season. Be sure you are totally checked in NO LATER THAN 4:15 — not only for the market tomorrow, but for all markets until further notice. If you have an emergency, know that you will not be able to reach us after 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. If you call, e-mail, or text we probably/possibly not receive your communication until after market — may not be till 7:00 p.m. If you are not checked in and your customers arrive for their products, it will just be marked as missing and subtracted from your next check.
Last week some Growers did not receive their Harvest E-Mail (Sales Notification). If you did not receive that e-mail, contact us using this address: cumberlandfm@gmail.com .

Posted by: Kir Strobel at Monday April 11, 2016 09:36 AM CDT

Road Closure in Grundy County

As of the last storm Summerfield Road has been closed to through-traffic. This will affect anyone using Summerfield as the by-pass for Tracy City.

We are unable to tell when the road will re-open, as the Road Department is not answering the phone. (Hopefully that means they are out working on the road!) If you usually use Summerfield, you may want to call either the Grundy County Road Department or the Sheriff’s Department to find out if is is open before you try to go that way.

Posted by: Kir Strobel at Monday April 04, 2016 08:56 AM CDT

Time to Order Local Food!

It’s time to order from the South Cumberland Farmers’ Market

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To Contact Us

South Cumberland Farmers’ Market
cumberlandfm@gmail.com
931-592-3399 (no voice mail)

Recipes

Market News

TURTLE RUN FARM will not be on the market this week but will be selling cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, and yellow squash outside on Tuesday.
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SOLACE FARM announces several new soaps, including a Rosemary Bergamot bar and an alpaca fleece-wrapped bar, and a variety of multiple-bar discount packages available (Christmas will be here all too soon). Look for additional goat milk soaps coming soon as well. Also available, strawberry plants! Plant them now for big, vigorous plants next spring.
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TWO NEW GROWERS ON THE MARKET

MARTINEZ VEGETABLES is thrilled to be able to offer homegrown fruits and vegetables to the customers of the Cumberland Farmers’ Market. All our produce is field grown and sun ripened. We are a small family farm striving to provide ourselves and our customers real and delicious produce. This week we are offering heirloom cherry tomatoes, jalapeño and Serrano peppers, tomatillos, heirloom South American winter squash, and several varieties our popular watermelons and cantaloupes. The melons are spectacular this year. Be on the lookout for several other types of hot peppers, heirloom melons, and much more in the coming weeks. Gracias!

GINGER’S PRODUCE is also new to the Cumberland Farmers’ Market this week and excited to offer their peaches and cream corn. Our corn has done very well this year and it is delicious! We look forward to putting a wider variety of produce and plants on the market in the future!
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WHITE CITY PRODUCE AND GREENHOUSES announces that Fall CSA registration is now open through August 31st.
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DOGWOOD FARM BAKERY will not be on the market next week but will return the following week.
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PAYMENT FOR LEFT-BEHIND ORDERS
The envelopes on the side of the kitchen ’fridge are for mailing your checks for left-behind orders. Please, please DO NOT SEND CASH in the envelopes. This is for your protection. Thank you.
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REQUESTING DELIVERY
If you would like your market order delivered, please contact Rachel Lynch. E-mail: radelo50@yahoo.com or phone 931-598-0774.

Payment of all CFM orders MUST be made in advance of Tuesday’s delivery. Checks must be mailed in time to be posted to customer accounts before closing of market ordering on Monday. Mail checks made out to CFM to Kir Strobel, 744 Timberwood Trace, Monteagle, TN 37356.
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PLACING AN ORDER
Before you order, be sure you see the little shopping cart. If you do not, log out and log in again. If this fails, turn off your computer completely and start again. This includes ordering from smart phones.

If you want to leave a comment for a grower, be sure to put it in the “Leave comment for grower” area in RED beneath the item you’re ordering. Placing comments in the market manager section will not be seen by the growers.
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Don’t forget…
If you do not receive an order confirmation within 5 minutes, your order has NOT been placed in the system. E-MAIL OR CALL US to get the problem solved so you will not be disappointed on market day.

Please remember the market closes at 10 a.m. on Monday; therefore, your order must be completed and placed, and you should be signed out of the software.

Order pickup begins on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
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If you have any questions, please call (931.592.3399, no voice mail) or e-mail (cumberlandfm@gmail.com) us.

Kir Strobel & Linda Boynton
Market Co-Managers

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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!

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Posted by: Linda Boynton, Mkt Mgr at Wednesday August 05, 2015 06:28 PM CDT