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This page contains news, event information, and other items added by the market managers.
11/5/23 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.
Shop before 10 PM for great deals and new items and remember to check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday!
RCM is packed with tasty deals this week!! We are very excited to have delicious Ralston Family Farms rice available for our customers! In addition to their amazing rice varieties, don’t forget to try their new rice grits! RCM is also glad to have Cecilia and Otis back with her lovely sourdough and new scones. Pleasant View has classic dinner rolls for your family meals and Victoria’s Little Bread House has a selection of great focaccia flavors, scones, cinnamon rolls and her amazing sandwich bread! Check out Kourtney’s Rice Krispy treats, Kaitlin’s filled cookies, or Connor’s Lemon loaf! Sweet or savory, our baked goods category is sure to have something that satisfies! Hoof Hollow Hobbies has plenty of fresh turnip greens, Connor has green tomatoes and eggplant and Pleasant View has Bok Choy. Pine Ridge Gardens has lovely herb plants found under live plants as well as fresh seasonings like curry sprigs, fresh bay leaves or turmeric in the fresh herbs and spices category. Porch Swing Farms has great spiral sliced hams ready for holiday dinners, Bluff Top has bone-in pork chops and R&D has roasts and jerky beef! If you need chicken, just ask an RCM helper! We have a selection of extra Christal Fields chicken at the Depot! Drewry Farms and Orchard re-stocked their apples this morning and they have lots of eggs available this week! Their winter squash box is still on sale and there are plenty of beautiful and tasty pumpkins, too! McAnulty Mercantile has four flavors of granola and some tasty seasonings and Goody Gang added fruit flowers this week! Let B&B Legacy’s soybeans provide a healthy choice for your meals with their versatile dry soybeans. Shop RCM first for the best groceries you can get in the River Valley! Save the date for our holiday market in the Central Presbyterian Church on December 5th!
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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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11/3/23 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 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
It’s an exciting week at RCM! Not only do we get to welcome back Cecelia and Otis with her beautiful sourdough and new cranberry orange scones but we are also welcoming Ralston Farms and their amazing variety of local rice back to the market! Sample all the different varieties of Ralston rice or purchase your favorites in bulk! Make sure you take a look at their new product, rice grits! Check out fresh turnip greens from Hoof Hollow Hobbies, eggplant or green tomatoes from Connor’s Garden and Sweets and sorrel greens from Pine Ridge Gardens. In addition to their delicious apples, Drewry still has their squash box on sale! Stock up while they are available! Plan some delicious pumpkin dishes for the holidays with pumpkins from Drewry or Connor’s Garden and Sweets. Victoria’s Little Bread House has wonderful sandwich bread. Did you sample her scone flavors from the extras table last week? Enjoy Pleasant View’s dinner rolls for your next family meal or savor Pine Ridge Garden’s flourless chocolate cake for dessert! Stock up on premium cuts of meat for holiday gatherings and weeknight dinners from R&D, C3 Beef, Bluff Top, Michael’s Garden and Porch Swing Farms! Jams and jellies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth with the amazing flavors of local and wild fruits and berries! What’s your favorite flavor? RCM loves to help you feed your families! Shop local and enjoy the best groceries available!
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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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10/29/23 closing
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Look for treats and spooky deals on the extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday!
RCM has sweet treats made fresh for Halloween or healthy choices to create fantastic fall meals for your family! Stay cozy at home and shop from our wonderful growers and makers! Check out family packs from C3 Beef or great cuts from R&D like beef tips or bratwurst. Tasty Chrystal Fields chicken is available online and we have extras at the Depot! Look for sliced fresh pork belly from Bluff Top or try Porch Swing Farms Farmer’s Favorite mild breakfast sausage. Drewry is having a sale on their winter squash box; what a great deal! Don’t forget about Drewry’s beautiful pumpkins and fresh apples, too! There is a wide selection of pet treats available from McAnulty Mercantile and Treat Street Pet Bakery. Shop for your four-legged friends, too! Forked Mountain Farms muscadines are almost gone… Enjoy them while you can! Look for Weisenfel’s candied pecans in the nuts category or enjoy some freeze-dried candy corn from Goody Gang. There are plenty of turnip greens from Hoof Hollow Hobbies available, plus Pleasant View has fresh kale and Bok Choy and Pine Ridge Gardens has sorrel greens. The weather may mean the end of warmer weather crops this week, so take advantage of Connor’s Garden and Sweets eggplant or the variety of fresh peppers our growers have available. Pine Ridge Gardens has a few mushrooms available and Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats has cute pumpkin cupcakes. Victoria’s Little Bread House introduced sourdough scones this week if you want to sample her new flavors! Find the finest fresh foods at RCM and enjoy unique choices in your menu! Let us provide sweet treats for your Halloween celebrations and great groceries to feed your family all week long!
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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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10/27/23 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 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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Pick up your treats and shop our extras this Tuesday! It’s absolutely spooky how good fresh local foods are! Bob for apples with some great varieties like Arkansas Black from Drewry Farms and Orchard! Snack on freeze dried candy from Goody Gang for an interesting candy experience. Welcome back Weisenfels Family! Check out their candied pecans in the nuts category for a sweet fall treat! Hoof Hollow Hobbies has plenty of fresh young turnip greens and Pleasant View has fresh Bok Choy, radishes and kale. Some Porch Swing Farms or Bluff Top pork might be just the thing to go with those fresh greens! Are you going to the chili cookoff at Fall Fest this weekend? If you get inspired to make your own we have great ingredients! Since the weather is about to change you should take advantage of what might be the last week for items like fresh peppers! Of course, your chili needs some great local meat! RCM growers have ground beef, pork and chicken to make any style or flavor profile you desire, as well as other amazing cuts! Kourtney, Kaitlyn and Connor have cookies, cupcakes and sweet treats of all kinds to satisfy your ghosts and goblins! Victoria’s Little Bread House is offering sourdough scones this week in addition to her amazing focaccias and super sandwich bread. Let RCM make your Halloween happy with great groceries ready to pick up before trick or treat time!
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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10/22/23 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.
Remember to check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday! Please let us know how we can make your market experience better!
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RCM is full of fantastic foods this week! What will be on your menu? Drumsticks from Christal Fields or pork chops from Porch Swing Farms sound tasty. Pine Ridge Gardens has fresh turmeric root and her live plants are always beautiful! Welcome back Wages Farm; we are always happy to have plenty of eggs available! The muscadine season is almost over. Enjoy the sweet grape flavors of Forked Mountain Farms muscadines before they are gone! Conner’s Garden and Sweets fresh basil is a great addition to many dishes and he has pumpkins and herb plants like cilantro, too! Kourtney’s Country Canning and More’s cinnamon raisin bread, Sulphur Springs Truck Patch’s molasses cookies or Lucky Star’s pumpkin bread can all bring the taste of fall to your table! RCM also would like to welcome back Pleasant View! I’m sure her baked goods have been missed and her vegetables are going fast this week! Enjoy her bok choy, radishes or jalapeno peppers. Bluff Top has some yummy looking pork roasts and R&D has a top quality eye of round roast that would make delicious warm dinners! Get your vitamins with fresh turnip greens from Hoof Hollow Hobbies and make your fresh foods taste even better with seasonings from McAnulty Mercantile! Take advantage of Drewry’s amazing apple harvest by sampling all her varieties or get a great deal with their winter squash box. It’s a great way to try several varieties at a discount! Don’t overlook Drewry’s candles; they have some really nice scents! When you pick up your order this Tuesday make sure you meet Kourtney from Kourtney’s Country Canning and More; she will be at the market for a pop-up with her products!
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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10/20/23 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 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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What amazing local products will you find this week at RCM? Taste the difference in local foods raised here at home instead of half a world away! Make sure to check out the different categories for unique finds and new items. Drewry apples by the case are a great way to stock up and save, especially if you want to do some canning or preserving! Did you notice Pine Ridge Gardens has shitake mushrooms? Don’t forget to look for her fresh herbs and live plants, too! Welcome to Kourtney’s Country Canning and More; she has joined her Munroe family siblings to share the products of her 4-H projects. Check out her cinnamon raisin bread, jellies and gourmet marshmallows! Don’t forget about local honey from Rural Route Farms or pickles from Lucky Star. The baked goods category is overflowing with sweet treats, savory breads and artisan creations! If you enjoyed her cinnamon rolls, try Victoria’s Little Bread House’s new addition this week, cinnamon apple rolls. Christal Fields has delicious chicken products, R&D and C3 Beef can fill your freezer with tasty beef and Bluff Top and Porch Swing Farms have homegrown pork for delightful dishes! What’s on your menu this week??
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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10/15/23 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.
Remember to check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday! Please let us know how we can make your market experience better!
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Shop RCM for your favorite fall flavors and fresh ingredients! Enjoy fresh local fruits with muscadines from Forked Mountain Farms and a variety of apples from Drewry (including Arkansas Black apples)! Sample Drewry’s selection of delicious winter squash, such as sweet dumplin or decorate with local pumpkins! Sulphur Springs Truck Patch still has fresh flowers available and their Mountain Lion Tea could be a great pick-me-up on a cool morning. Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats offers many cupcake flavors and even has some pumpkin decorated ones for fall! Treat Street Pet Bakery has “Pupcakes” for your four legged friends, too! Isn’t She Sweet has added homemade peanut brittle and fudge this week in addition to her pumpkin gingerbread and cinnamon rolls. Victoria’s Little Bread House has also developed a sourdough cinnamon roll! Have you tried her fall flavored focaccias? Does the cooler weather have your hands dry and rough? Try some of Meadowlark’s hand salve in several scents! Don’t overlook pumpkin spice granola from McAnulty Mercantile. Maybe some Drewry apples would make a great pie with McAnulty’s fall pie spice blend! Connor’s Garden and Sweets still has fresh okra and basil as well as cookies and muffins! Pine Ridge Gardens’ flourless chocolate cake is a decadent dessert for your family and her sweet Thai basil, curry sprigs or bay leaves can add lots of unique flavors to your meals! Peanuts from Lucky Star and pecans from Pawpaw’s Pecans can add to the wonderful fall flavors in your menu this week! Christal Fields is online this week, so remember to shop their chicken and ask us about extras on Tuesday if you happen to forget anything! C3 Beef is still offering their family pack for a great deal on some local beef or enjoy some top sirloin from R&D. Porch Swing Farms ham would make a great easy meal or maybe some pork chops for a family dinner? The great selection of groceries at RCM just goes to show what a diverse and talented group of local producers we have! Shop local and enjoy the very best!
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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10/13/23 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 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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Don’t forget to shop RCM while you are busy enjoying the fall weather! There are plenty of great deals on amazing local products! Pine Ridge Gardens has Shitake mushrooms this week, Lucky Star has peanuts and Pawpaw’s Pecans has local pecans. Don’t overlook the muscadines from Forked Mountain Farms in the fruit category! They are sweet and fragrant and will only be available for a short time! Isn’t She Sweet has fudge and peanut brittle this week in addition to her delicious pumpkin gingerbread and apple cider cookies. Victoria’s Little Bread House has sourdough cinnamon rolls plus her great focaccia flavors and Meadowlark’s cheddar garlic biscuits are a savory addition to cozy fall dinners! Drewry pumpkins and winter squash can make your kitchen look and taste like fall and they have listed their new fall farm t-shirts this week. Chrystal Fields is back online this week with their chicken, but don’t hesitate to ask us about extras! Check out the herbs and spices for a variety of great flavors to add to your foods and remember to enjoy the fresh flowers before they are gone! RCM is working hard to help serve our community by facilitating access to fresh local foods! We are also working to help local growers and makers showcase the great products they have to offer and reach people who will enjoy them! Where else can you shop local farms from the comfort of your home? What amazing meals or great gifts can we help you with this week?
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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10/8/23 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.
Remember to check out the extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday! Please let us know how we can make your market experience better!
It’s a tasty week at RCM! Have you tried Victoria’s Little Bread House’s new fall focaccia flavors? You are sure to find one that makes your tastebuds smile! Isn’t She Sweet’s cinnamon rolls are great for a cool fall morning or enjoy her apple cider cookies as a yummy fall snack! Pine Ridge Garden’s herb crackers are a great companion to warm soup and her fresh herbs are always a great addition to your favorite recipes. The weather is great for making some hearty chili and RCM has lots of choices for delicious meats to make those savory dishes. Check out the deals from C3 Beef and R&D on ground beef! Maybe a pork roast will make a great family dinner this week? Check out pork roasts and other cuts from Bluff Top and Porch Swing Farms. The short window of availability for muscadines is here! Get some top quality muscadines from Forked Mountain Farms while they are available! Now that cooler weather has arrived, fresh flowers from Sulphur Springs Truck Patch will not be available much longer. Take advantage of their beautiful blooms while you can! Shop the fall scented candles from Meadowlark and Drewry to make your house smell like fall or to gift to a friend! Drewry has beautiful pumpkins to decorate with but they are all great tasting varieties, too. Their winter squash box is also a great deal on some tasty and long-lasting squashes! Try Goody Gang’s candy corn for a sweet treat or add their freeze dried corn to soups or stews! Do you have a friend with a birthday coming up? Let Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats create a custom birthday cake or some special cupcakes for you! Make sure you check out Hoof Hollow Hobbies selection of hand-made greeting cards for all occasions on the extras table each week! They are beautiful and crafted with care! You can also see the handwoven table runners from Houston Family Farm and Fiber on the extras table! They would look great with some fresh flowers or the crocheted pumpkins from the Thomas Family! Don’t forget to treat your pets, as well, with Pupcakes from Treat Street Pet Bakery or pumpkin veggie treats from McAnulty Mercantile! There is something for everyone at RCM! Enjoy the best the River Valley has to offer from our families to yours!
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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10/6/23 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 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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Fill your harvest basket with great groceries from RCM! Our growers and makers are sharing their best goods with you! Okra, squash and peppers are still in season and those plants usually love the fall weather. Enjoy their freshness while you eagerly await the next season’s produce! The weather is great for cooking out or just dining “alfresco”. Grill or smoke some premium cuts of beef or pork to enjoy with some fresh vegetables, homemade breads and desserts, too! Start your day with some Retro Roasts coffee and pair some amazing baked goods with delicious jams, jellies and local honey. RCM has healthy choices, decadent treats, amazing gifts, and local specialties all waiting for you! Find something special this week and get real food real fresh!
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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