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| Thank you for your loyalty Running a successful co-op puts me in mind of the runaway charioteer who straddles the backs of three horses. With reins to each he struggles to keep his balance and guide the team to the finish line as the winner. One horse is driving customers' needs and wants, another is driving what's good for the planet, the third is driving our employees' and vendors' needs, being profitable is what keeps us balanced on top, and our board vision guides us to our target. It's a balancing act for sure, but it's also exciting and rewarding to be a part of a business that cares so deeply about so much. More |
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| Weekly Produce Specials - THESE SALES ARE EFFECTIVE Tuesday, December 16 through Monday, December 29. |
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| Organic Broccoli |
$1.99 lb |
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| Organic Fuji Apples | $1.29 lb |
super low price |
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| Organic D'Anjou Pears | $1.59 lb |
save 40¢ lb |
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Local Jumbo NC Peeled Shrimp |
$8.99 lb |
from our freezer... save $2.00 per lb |
| Mahi Mahi or Tuna steaks | $7.99 lb |
from our freezer... save $2.00 per lb |
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| USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks | $7.99 lb |
all natural save $2.00 per lb |
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| Plainville, All Natural Whole Turkeys | $1.99 lb | Previously frozen super low price |
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| Farmers' Markets |
 Hillsborough Farmers' Market will Move to Home DepotThe Hillsborough Farmers' Market had its beginning in 1987 in the Southern States parking lot and since that time has held their market on various County and private properties within Historic Downtown Hillsborough. For the last 12 years SunTrust Bank has let them use their parking lot in the center of town. Beginning in 2009, the Hillsborough Farmers' Market will be held at The Home Depot on NC 86 & I-85. Paul Reil of the Leadership Team states that "while the HFM doesn't want to leave its long-time home in the downtown historic district we realize we are continually growing and need more space for vendors as well as customers. As a plus there will also be plenty of room for on-site parking at the Home Depot location." The winter market will be held the first and third Saturday from 10-noon beginning on January 3rd. The Saturday market will be held from 8-Noon beginning March 21, 2009 and Wednesdays from 4-7 pm beginning in May. There will be music entertainment from 10-12, activities for kids as well as guest chefs and special event days. Beverly Blythe of the Leadership Team said that the market is fortunate to have so many customers and friends. "We've been blessed for over two decades with an outstanding and wonderful relationship with the Hillsborough community, a community that includes the individual, the local businesses, and the visitors to our town". She also feels "the market will continue to grow and build on the 23 year tradition that we have all shared and built together." If anyone is interested in being a vendor for 2009, the application and guidelines are available on line here or call 732-8315. Local Winter Market Hours Carrboro Farmers' Market 301 West Main Street in Carrboro Winter Market Saturdays, 9am to 12 noon (closed December 27) View their website here Orange County Farmers' Market At the Public Market House in Hillsborough Winter Market 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10am to 1pm View their website here The Farmers of Orange's South Estes Farmers' Market 201 S. Estes Drive in the University Mall (Winter Market located inside the Mall) Winter Market 1st, 2nd, 3rd Saturdays in December, then 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9am to noon View the Farmers of Orange website here View the South Estes Farmers website here Durham Farmers' Market In the Pavilion at Durham Central Park on Foster Street Winter Market Saturdays, 10am to 12 noon (closed December 27) View their website here |
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| Help buy a Tractor |
 PLANT@Breeze FarmThe Next Generation of Farmers - People Learning Agriculture Now for Tomorrow Needs a tractor! PLANT@Breeze Farm is an incubator program aimed at developing new farmers. Classes for new farmers run in January and February, teaching students sustainable farming while also building a business plan and a crop plan. Graduating students can implement their plans on land provided for by Breeze or on their own land. This program is a crucial step in creating a sustainable agricultural chain from the current generation of farmers to the next generation. Col. William H. Breeze and his family donated the Breeze Farm property located in Northern Orange County, to NC State's College of Agriculture and Life sciences. A team of experts from the Orange County Cooperative Extension, the Orange County Economic Development Commission, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, NC State University, NC A&T University, University Field Laboratories and the Agricultural Research Service designed and implemented the program earlier this year.  With a number of local farmers expected to retire, it is very important to have a program like PLANT@Breeze helping a new generation learn the skills necessary to sustain our local food system. Local food production is a way of ensuring community self-reliance.
Right now, the PLANT@Breeze program desperately needs a tractor. Can you help Weaver Street Market raise $5,000 by January 1 to help buy a tractor for the next generation of farmers? Tractors are used year round for soil prep, soil tillage, mulch application, seeding of cover crops, disking, bush hogging, drilling post holes and more. The Tractor Fund is a part of our Hope for the Holidays fundraising where part of your purchase of selected Hope for the Holiday items goes toward the purchase of the tractor. In addition to your purchases at WSM, you may choose to make a direct tax-deductible donation to Orange County Cooperative Extension with a "Breeze Farm" note in the memo line. Donations can be sent to Beverly Shuford, Cooperative Extension, POB 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278. |
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 Holiday Leftovers: Where to Bring Packing MaterialThis past holiday season you may have received a gift or two swaddled in bubble wrap or nestled in styrofoam packing peanuts or air packs or one of the many other packing materials that cannot be readily recycled in Orange County. Most of these are readily reusable by one of many local mailing houses. The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department maintains a list on their website: go here or call for more information (968-2788). On the website, find the list using the drop down menu at the top of the page (entitled "How do I recycle..."). Packing material re-users are listed under "Packaging" and "Styrofoam." While you're at it, use the list to learn about recycling everything from Aerosol Cans to Yogurt Tubs—dozens of recyclable and re-usable items are listed. Help keep the holidays environmentally friendly—turn in that packing material and give it another chance to serve. |
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