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2/19/23 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Ask an RCM volunteer, look at the extras boards outside the depot door or check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot. We might have what you need!

Have you ordered your local groceries this week? The Market closes at 10 PM! Check out what’s new, find your favorites or try something different! Beat the winter blues with candles from Drewry and Meadowlark or pamper yourself with bath products from The Purple Gypsy or Sweet Mountain Home! Pleasant View is back on the market this week after a break, maybe some homemade bread or cinnamon rolls would hit the spot! Have you tried Meadowlark’s aged cheeses or taken advantage of Drewry’s sale on assorted squash boxes? Our meat selection is pretty great this week with beef from Hoien, Bluff top and R&D as well as chicken from our new grower Christal Fields! Try a new flavor of jam or jelly this week along with your favorite baked goods! Drewry’s apples are always a fresh and healthy snack too!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
We appreciate your patience with us during this transition.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

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2/17/23 opening


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.

Thank you for supporting our local food market! Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about the great things RCM has to offer! We have an awesome selection of baked goods, the freshest produce, great local meats, farm fresh eggs, herbs, live plants and more! Where else can you get homemade laundry detergent, natural beauty products and candles! Shop RCM for great products you won’t find in the grocery store! Spring is near and with it the promise of more produce and fresh flowers! We can’t wait to see what springtime brings to RCM!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

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2/12/23 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Ask an RCM volunteer, look at the extras boards outside the depot door or check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot. We might have what you need!

Get your groceries and goodies before the market closes at 10 PM! Check out the new cuts of beef from Bluff Top and a variety of chicken options from new grower Christal Fields. There are still chicken eggs available from Sonshine Meadows and Duck eggs from JBP Feathery Friends. Get an assorted Squash box from Drewry Farms and Orchard while they are on sale or enjoy some tasty apples! Meadowlark Valley has fresh Ricotta, Mediterranean Herb, Apple Smoked and Aged Cheddar cheeses this week. Specialty coffee from Retro Roasts, Honey from Holland Farms or Rural Route and Jams and Jellies can make thoughtful Valentine’s gifts. Take a look at the handwoven rug on the extras table… It incorporates some Valentine’s colors! Pamper the special people in your life with bath and beauty products from The Purple Gypsy, Meadowlark Valley and Sweet Mountain Home. We have a large selection of scented candles from Drewry and Meadowlark; I hope you have been sniffing the different scents on the extras table so you know which ones are your favorite! Select a ready-made gift basket of special items for your Valentine or create your own with our great assortment of choices! We have plenty of sweets for your sweetie with cakes, cookies, sweet breads, candies and more as well! Let RCM help you make this Valentine’s Day special!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
We appreciate your patience with us during this transition.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

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2/11/23 valentines extra


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Check out these awesome Valentine’s gifts and goodies available on the market this week and ready to be delivered fresh on Valentine’s Day! If you forget to order, or if something you had your eye on is sold out, be sure you check out the extras table this Tuesday! I am confident there will still be some great choices and special items to share with your loved ones!


RCM is your year-round gift giving solution! Besides all the Valentine themed items our makers have created especially for this week, there are always great gift ideas on the market! Local honey, candies, jams and jellies, soaps, beauty products, candles, live plants, hand made pens and more are available anytime you need something special! This week there is an abundance of treats and special items with a Valentine theme! The products pictured are just a few of the great options…. Treat your valentine to locally made goods and goodies!
Remember to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
We appreciate your patience with us during this transition.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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2/10/23 opening


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.

RCM is ready to help you have a fantastic Valentine’s day! Find unique locally made gifts, bath and beauty products, candies, baked goods, candles, crafts and more! Plan a special meal with local meats, herbs, vegetables and delicious fresh baked breads and sweets! Build your own special gift basket or purchase one ready-made. Welcome back to Sweet Mountain Home; they have an assortment of soaps and gifts ready to give! We are also excited to announce that Chrystal Fields has joined our market and is providing chicken products! Happy shopping!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

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2/5/23 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Ask an RCM volunteer, look at the extras boards outside the depot door or check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot. We might have what you need!

Make sure you get your favorite items, fresh groceries, and fantastic new finds before 10 PM! Aunt Melvie Brownies and More is on the market this week with some of her brownies and really big chocolate chip cookies. Satisfy your chocolate craving with Pine Ridge Gardens flourless chocolate cake or sample new cranberry white chocolate bread from Michael’s Garden. McAnulty Mercantile has new laundry detergent available this week! There are farm fresh chicken and duck eggs available and a great selection of beef, too! Shop the best cuts while they are available! Meadowlark Valley is offering fancy Chocolate Covered Strawberries plus 3 kinds of aged cheddar, fresh Ricotta and more! Drewry Farms and Orchard’s sale on pie pumpkins and assorted squash boxes continues this week; take advantage of a great deal while it lasts! They still have delicious apples available and several new candle scents to try! Shoal Creek Farms has Bok Choy, baby chard and a selection of lettuces available and Pine Ridge Gardens has a few more Long Island Cheese pumpkins for you to try. Be sure to check out the fresh herbs and microgreens categories for more fresh green choices! Valentine’s Day is getting close…. RCM has your sweetie covered with candy, flowers, and great gifts like candles, beauty products, soap and more!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
We appreciate your patience with us during this transition.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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2/3/23 opening


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.

The weather this week has definitely been lousy! We would like to thank all of our vendors and customers for their patience and persistence in helping last week’s market happen (even if it’s a couple of days later…)! Everyone at RCM really appreciates your commitment to providing for and supporting local food markets! We love helping these amazing local products be available! The weather looks more promising for the upcoming week, so there should be no worries about picking up next Tuesday!
How do you get the freshness of summer fruits in the middle of winter? With delicious jams and jellies! There are over 50 tasty choices available and they all go great with fresh breads from our bakers! Keep your freezer stocked with local cuts of meat in case of more yukky weather, get a great deal with a discounted squash box, and don’t forget to try some amazing aged cheese! Check RCM out every week to see what unique new products are available!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

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1/29/23 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Ask an RCM volunteer, look at the extras boards outside the depot door or check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot. We might have what you need!

RCM is here to help you get your groceries fresh from the farmers! Healthy choices, tasty treats, delicious meats, excellent eggs, fantastic fruits, unique gifts and more are available every week! This week Meadowlark Valley has 3 mouthwatering flavors of aged cheddar and smoked honey gouda ready for you! Chicken eggs are still available from Sonshine Meadows and there are plenty of Duck eggs from JPB Feathery Friends and BS Farms. Don’t forget your “apple a day” from Drewry Farms and Orchard, but make sure you check out their sale on assorted squash boxes and pie pumpkins too, it’s a delicious deal! If the spring cleaning bug bites you stock up on laundry detergent from Irish Elk Farms or try Clean Room Spray (under home and garden supplies) from another new vendor at RCM, McAnulty Mercantile. We welcome them to our market and look forward to seeing their great products! There are at least 14 different choices available in microgreens this week and there are sweet potatoes available from Pine Ridge Gardens and Sonshine Meadows. There are some lettuce choices from Shoal Creek Farms still for sale and Drewry has lots of Frost Butternut and Dumpling squash for you! Do some early Valentines shopping for your sweetie with soaps, skin care, lip balms, bath bombs and more from Meadowlark Valley and The Purple Gypsy! Or, you can choose your loved one’s favorite scent with a great selection of candles from Meadowlark or Drewry as well!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
We appreciate your patience with us during this transition.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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1/27/23 opening


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.

Start your weekend off by planning next week’s menu with top quality products from RCM! Plan a great breakfast with Retro Roasts or Three Tail coffee and a great assortment of breakfast breads from Meadowlark Valley, Pleasant View, Bluebird Hill Berry Farm, Don’s Goodies and Michael’s Garden! Our large selection of sweet breads are also delicious for breakfast or you can toast a piece of sourdough or white bread to spread with over 60 types of jam and jelly or honey from Holland Family Honey Farm and Rural Route Farms! We would like to welcome BS Farms to RCM this week; we are glad to have another local farmer providing eggs to our market! Check out their duck eggs! Drewry Farms and Orchard is having a SALE this week! It’s a great opportunity to try a delicious pumpkin dish or sample several different varieties of winter squash with an assorted winter squash box!! Let us know which one is your favorite!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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1/22/23 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Ask an RCM volunteer, look at the extras boards outside the depot door or check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot. We might have what you need!

Find your favorite fresh products before the market closes at 10 PM! There’s almost always something new each week to tempt your tastebuds! Welcome back to Meadowlark Valley! If you have been missing their delicious ice cream, savory cheese and other great products, you can satisfy your cravings! Plan your menu for the week with top quality meats from R&D, Hoien Farms and Bluff Top. Complement those delicious cuts with beautiful Bok Choy from Shoal Creek Farms, season a hearty stew with Bay leaves from Pine Ridge Gardens or experiment with microgreens from Mountainview Microgreens. Don’t forget some fresh bread from Pleasant View and some sweet baked goods for dessert! Drewry Farm and Orchard can sate your sweet tooth with their apples, if you prefer a healthier choice, or get a bargain with their mixed winter squash box. Try something new or gather your favorites…. but make sure you shop before 10 PM!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

REMINDER- We can no longer accept credit or debit cards. We will still be able to process cash, checks and SNAP/EBT transactions.
We appreciate your patience with us during this transition.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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