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Chicken Special - This Week
THIS WEEK
*SPECIAL THIS WEEK: Whole Chicken $4.99/lb $5.60/lb *
ON THE FARM
Rain and Bugs have taken a toll on what local crops there are. So on the vegetable side there is slightly lower product count.
EGG PRICES
The pricing for eggs in the big box stores has shot up and is now around $3.00 you can find Eggs on the market that are Free Range (outside for most of the daylight hours), Non GMO Feed, No Antibiotics and humanely treated, from $3.95.
CHICKEN
This week I had a very interesting email conversation, over several days, with the CITRUS COUNTY grower that supplies the USDA chickens to Florida Fresh Meat. Their Pasture Raised, Heritage Breeds have No Liquids (salty broth) or other added “ingredients” when processed. The resulting chicken is tender and moist with a remarkable flavor “Like it used to be.” When purchasing chicken please remember the following
CAGE FREE
Means they are raised in a, probably overcrowded, barn or grow out shed.
FREE RANGE
In effect this means “Cage Free” + they have access to the outside.
The USDA regulations do not specify the quality or size of the outside range nor the duration of time an animal must have access to the outside.
PASTURED
Chickens live on grass for the majority of the day, closing up at night is normal to protect them from predators.
HERITAGE
A chicken from historically older stock, probably came from Europe centuries ago, that has a slower growth and the meat develops the taste that “is what it used to be”.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.
Your Market runs with help from volunteers. We always welcome new faces to our volunteer ranks. With Pickup locations in Dunnellon and Lecanto and soon in Inverness and Homosassa we have opportunities. Please call Mike 352.895.3942 or Amy 352.854.9997 to discuss these opportunities
OUR GROWERS THANK YOU
Our growers thank you for supporting local growers and businesses. Your orders make a real difference
BENT PINE FARM
Bent Pine Farm now have Duck eggs available, peppers are added this week.
3 ROCK FARM
Organically grown Leeks perfect for potato leek soup!!
Aminos Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds), Organic
AN INCREDIBLY HEALTHY SNACK! Organic Pumpkin Seeds provide a very good source of the minerals phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and copper to name a few.
Maple Pecans
I’ve soaked theses pecan halves in Organic Maple Syrup and then roasted them to perfection for a great, healthy snack!!
Maple Walnuts
I’ve soaked theses walnut halves in Organic Maple Syrup and then roasted them to perfection for a great, healthy snack!!
Lemon Blueberry Scones and Arugula and Radish microgreens ONLY and plenty of Eggs.
THE GARDEN DOCTOR TEACHING FARM
Our remaining OKRA crop was damaged by bus this past week. No OKRA this week.
FLORIDA FRESH MEAT
THIS WEEK
*SPECIAL THIS WEEK: Whole Chicken $4.99/lb $5.60/lb *
Florida Fresh Meat is your “One Stop” Gourmet Shop for locally raised, healthy, sustainable meat!
Grass Fed & finished Gourmet Beef, Pasture raised Pig, Lamb, Goat, Chicken & Duck.
Farm Raised Gator – Phosphate & Preservative Free
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BUSH BOYS BEEHIVES
Crystal River Brazilian honey is on sale
Citrus County Locally Grown market has our full inventory of honey available right now. The new flavors include Homosassa Gallberry, Citrus Springs Wildflower, Dunnellon Palmetto, and of course the Crystal River Brazilian honey is on sale, due to the natural crystallization process beginning.
DEB’S NATURAL SOURCE
GLUTEN FREE Breads fresh from the Tampa Bakery delivered just in time for market assuring perfect freshness.
Try the Ancient Grains, Cinnamon & Millet, Millet and Flax, Millet Sourdough, Pumpkin Millet Flax.
CAPT. TIM
Fresh Snapper. Grilled or Baked. Sure to please.
As an appetizer try some Crab Salad you will not be disappointed. No CLAMS until September, the water is too warm.
MOM’S KITCHEN & GARDEN
Returns to the market, after a summer recess, with a limited selection of plants,so please check them out.
ABBD FARM
SORRY NO MILK THIS WEEK
Thank you for supporting your On-Line Farmers Market. Your purchases have made a difference to many families
Your CCLG Team
THE MARKET IS OPEN
The link below will take you there.
www.citruscounty.locallygrown.net/.*