ABOUT UPSTATE LOCALLY GROWN ON-LINE FARMER’S MARKET

Donna Putney USLG Director. Photo by Patrick Cavan Brown for “G the Magazine of Greenville”

Field-To-Table,
Farmer to consumer.
Directly from family farms
across the Upstate…
Products so Fresh that
many are still in the field
when you order them.
Upstate Locally Grown Market
enables farmers to literally
pick and pack your order
just hours before you pick it up!

How it works:

Our market is designed to mirror the flavor, quality, service and grower commitment found at traditional farmers markets. We (you) are a part of the movement to bring real food back and to conserve the earth’s resources.
The system is meant to emulate many aspects of a traditional “booths and tables” farmers’ market. The customers are buying directly from the grower, at prices set by the grower. The grower describes what is available, supplies photos of the items, and sets the purchase price.
• Order online directly from the grower! Our Market cuts out the middle man. •

• Trial Order:* guest membership to try us out. Go to Your Account to sign up today.
• Our main purpose is to support local agriculture in a farm-to table distribution program. Prices of items and handling charges are designed to cover the cost of production and the cost of maintaining the market system.
  • Huge selection to choose from: over 300 seasonal, local products and services to choose from.
  • Convenient Pick ups: We offer several convenient pick up locations around the Upstate, close to work or home.
  • Free newsletter and availability list: Weekly newsletter with notification of market’s ordering window as well as the list of everything available on Upstate Locally Grown that week, recipes, gardening tips, community events and much more.
• *Go to the Market Page to order.
• *For The Welcome letter with details on drop-off spots/times

Why choose Upstate Locally Grown?

• Local: Feel good knowing that you help support the family farmers in your area
• Reduce Carbon Footprint: Buying local means less fossil fuels used to get your products to you.
• Fresh: Once you taste our products, you’ll experience the true meaning of from-the-farm flavor. Try your favorites or something new and unusual.
• Flexibility: Browse products 24 hrs. a day, ordering window open all weekend, choose pick up site when you order, no weekly ordering requirement

Who grows your food and how?

See Our Growers page for detailed descriptions
• Upstate residents grow your food. We personally know each grower and his/her growing methods.
• Produce is grown naturally without harmful pesticides.
• State inspected naturally pasture raised meats of all kinds
• Truly free-range eggs
• Natural and fresh milled baked goods
• Artisan crafts
• Health-promoting conventional products, such as Gluten-free and Low fat items may be offered if identified as conventional. No preservatives are allowed.

Why Support Locally Grown?

• Supporting a way of life: The number of small farms in the United States has decreased dramatically in the last decade. Help preserve an honest and worthy means of making a living. (No Farms, No Food)
• Enhance local economy: By purchasing produce and other items from local growers you are providing stability to your local economy through the support of local businesses.
• Freshness: Locally Grown foods are the freshest you can find anywhere! Produce is picked to order not before. Eggs are packed just before delivery. You will be amazed at the difference in taste that “fresh” makes.
• Save natural resources: Buying locally makes you a valuable link in the process of saving resources such as fossil fuels and packaging materials. We are right here in your community, so the expense of transportation and delivery is kept to a minimum.
• Provide learning opportunities: Locally Grown supporters provide member growers the means to help educate our community about the importance of sustainable agriculture.

Our team of Growers We welcome passionate Upstate producers to join us!
On Our Growers page we’ll introduce you to the farmers who produce your foods. You can be confident knowing that all of our growers adhere to a strict food safety program and are committed to a sustainable way of life.
Our Drop-off Sites:
For a review of the drop off site choices, times, Contact person, directions Click here

New to the Market?

• First: Sign up at Your account Then hit your browser’s “back” button to return, or click on “Market”
• Second: Scroll down, browse products below 24 hours a day. Take a look around our market, pick a favorite item or try something new and unusual. Be our guest for an order. Once you taste our products, you’ll experience the true meaning of from-the-farm flavor. You can also feel good knowing that your purchase helps support family farmers.©
• Third: Let us know what you think – we want your feedback
  putneyfarm@aol.com
• Questions? Visit the About page or the Q&A Page for answers.
  Click here for details about drop-off locations

Disclaimer – The herbal information on this web site is intended for educational purposes only. It is not the intention of the editor to advise on health care. Please see a medical professional about any health concerns you have. Disclaimer – These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information on this web site is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
*Questions? For more detailed information on memberships, payment, policies, and becoming a local vendor with us please check our Q’s and A’s page

PAYMENTS

• To safely add funds to your Upstate Locally Grown account through paypal, click here.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Thank you for your interest!
Upstate SC Locally Grown Market
Market Manager: Donna Putney
putneyfarm@aol.com
PO Box 8 Honea Path SC 29654-0008