Hobbs Farm Beef & Chicken Introduces CSA

Hobbs Farm Beef & Chicken Introduces CSA

Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association



Hobbs Farm Beef and Chicken located at 29578 Gatlin Road in Ardmore, Alabama is known for its USDA Beef as well as Chickens, Eggs, Ducks, and now Turkey.  You can find Hobbs Farms at many farmer's markets including the Athens Saturday Market June - August but on Fridays (and by appointment) you can enjoy their grass-fed, hormone free beef/chicken/duck/turkey.


The Hobbs family takes pride in their product and have taken extra steps to make sure the animals are raised well.  They chose a USDA approved facility in South Pittsburg, Tennessee with trailer inspection to make sure only the healthiest and best animals are processed and provided to you.  If you venture to the store on Gatlin Road or track them down at a farmer's market - they take time to answer questions, explain the products, offer suggestions on which cuts you might enjoy or need for a recipe. You'll also find seasonal vegetables and fruits as well as chow-chow and preserves available too.


Hobbs Farms latest venture is a CSA.  What is a CSA?  A CSA is Community Supported Agriculture and it allows you to support your local farmer and producer by purchasing set amounts of product.  In this case beef and chicken!  By choosing one of two packages - Hobbs Farm and your family benefit. You can choose an every other week package or a once a month package packed with ground beef, whole chicken, steaks, portioned chicken and portioned beef.  You sign up for a season - which is four months.  You choose to pickup at either the shop on Gatlin Road or at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Bailey Cove in Huntsville.


To be part of the CSA or to learn more, visit Hobbs Farms site page for the CSA at>>  http://www.hobbsfarmsbeef.com/csa.html

Three Limestone AL Restaurants in Alabama Barbecue Battle

Three Limestone AL Restaurants in Alabama Barbecue Battle

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Assn.


Limestone County loves its barbecue!  The nomination of three locations for from our community and the amassed voting helps to prove that point during the Alabama Barbecue Battle.  

Lawler's Barbecue, winner of the Best Barbecue Sauce in Alabama, is in the running for Best Multi-location.

306 BBQ & Catering, winner of the Best Wings in North Alabama, is in the running for Best Rookie.

Hickory Barn BBQ, that was destroyed by a tornado and has risen from the rubble and ashes like the phoenix, is actually in two categories -- Best Rookie and Best Dive.

Want to try these places out:

Lawler's Barbecue Express 3
1506 U.S. Highway 72 (AL Exit 351, Interstate 65)
Athens, AL

Hickory Barn BBQ
12250 U.S. Highway 72 (West of Athens)
Athens, AL

306 BBQ & Catering
23101 U.S. Highway 72E (East of Athens)
Athens, AL

Want to vote for them?

https://www.alabamabbqbattle.com

June 6th Packed with Local Markets

Written by Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism

The "Season of Fresh" is upon us and it's just in time for summer cookouts, picnics and those just waiting for their favorite crops to come in.  Limestone County has no shortage of local producers and many of them can be found at your favorite outdoor markets.   

Here are this weekend's best bets for finding local...


Jun 6th -- Elkmont Saturday Market  Downtown Elkmont, AL The focus will be antique, vintage, up-cycled, re-purposed, artisan made goods. Also, locally grown produce, tools, and quality home goods.  Cost is $15 per booth (150 sq ft). Opens at 8:00AM-12:00PM. For more information or to reserve a booth, email: paysinger1861@yahoo.com or call or text:256-627-3139.



Jun 6th -- Athens Saturday Market   Athens-Limestone Farmers Market  409 West Green Street  Athens, AL   Come peruse the wares of local artisans, farmers and small businesses from 8:00AM-12:00PM. www.athenssaturdaymarket.com



Jun 6th -- Ardmore Farmers Market  Ardmore Farmers Market Main Street (Behind Pizza Hut) Ardmore, TN  Come peruse the local items from gardens, artisans and small producers from 8:00AM - ?


Jun 6th -- Opening Season at Isom's Orchard   Isom's Orchard 24012 U.S. Highway 72  Athens, AL   If you've been waiting for fresh peaches, wait no longer.  The peach and plum crops is coming in and it's waiting for you at Isom's Orchard. www.isomsorchard.com

1818 Farms' Fall "Farm to Table Dinner" Tickets Now on Sale

Fall 2014 Farm to Table Dinner

Chef Jakob Reed of Albany Bistro and Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms present "Dinner on the Farm" Friday, September 12, 2014 starting @ 6:30pm.

Guests will enjoy a four-course, gourmet experience in historic Mooresville, AL. Upon arrival at 1818 Farms, guests will grab a beverage and take a short tour of the farm and learn a bit about the heirloom vegetables the owners grow and harvest. After the tour, guests will be seated for dinner at gorgeous tables set within the farm's lavender field. The four-course farm-to-table dinner is prepared by Jakob Reed and his chefs from Albany Bistro using vegetables grown just feet from guests' tables as well as from other local growers. At the presentation of each course, Jakob will discuss the details of what he has prepared — where it came from, how it was prepared and why it was chosen for the dinner.

Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by clicking here. We hope to see you there!

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Shake The Hand That Feeds You During Athens Saturday Market Events

 

Athens Saturday Market

107 N. Jefferson St.

Athens, AL 35611

Phone (256) 278-6436

Email: hhollman@athensal.us

TRISHA BLACK

Spirit of Athens Director

LAURIE GLENN

Market Committee Chair

HOLLY HOLLMAN

SOA Publicity Committee Chair

June 4, 2014

Shake the hand that feeds you during Athens Saturday Market events

 

Market goers can shake the hand of the person who feeds them when the Athens Saturday Market opens on June 7.

“You can be on a first name basis with the farmer who grew the tomatoes, okra, beans, herbs, watermelon and other produce that you buy for your table,” said Spirit of Athens Director Trisha Black.

SOA and its Athens Saturday Market Committee oversee the Saturday Market, which is sponsored by Alabama Farm Credit and other entities. SOA started the Athens Saturday Market last year, and it became a successful weekly event through the growing season.

The market is at the Green Street pavilion in downtown Athens at 409 W. Green St. The hours are 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday through August.

“We have most of your favorites from last season plus almost as many new ones,” said Market Committee Chairwoman Laurie Glenn. “Come out early and meet your friends, renew some old acquaintances and get to know the people from whom you buy the food you eat.”

Some of the new items this year include beef and fresh sausage. Other items include:

Produce : Tomatoes, okra, beans, potatoes, squash, peppers, onions, watermelon, cantaloupe, plums, herbs, beets, eggplant, salad greens, black berries, fresh cut flowers.

Homemade items : Hummus, baked goods, sausage and biscuits, breakfast wraps, smoothies, gluten free baked items, honey, canned goods.

Crafts : Pottery, soap, lotions, wood work items, hand pressed stationery, crocheted items.

The opening day entertainment will be performances by Alabama Blues Man and Brotha Ric Patton.

“The committee cannot wait for you to see what we have in store for our second season,” Glenn said. “We are planning events for children and adults throughout the season to make this your Saturday morning gathering spot.”

To stay updated about upcoming Market produce and events, follow on Facebook at Athens Saturday Market. To receive weekly emails, contact athenssaturdaymarket@gmail.com.Those interested in becoming a vendor can contact Market Manager Mandy Chesnut at 256-206-5897.

The Limestone County Commission manages the Farmers Market during the week. It is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.