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6/18/23 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?
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 can help you celebrate all the fantastic fathers out there! Plan a special meal this week with their favorite local foods or just get a little gift to let them know you care! The Purple Gypsy has beard wax and oils, or maybe some bug repellent cream from Meadowlark Valley or Bug Off from McAnulty Mercantile will keep dad comfortable while mowing the yard… Maybe some great steaks from Bluff Top, emu fillets from Gum Creek Emus, or bratwurst and polish sausage from Hoien will tickle his tastebuds! Get some fresh squash or zucchini from Holland Family Honey Farm, Connor’s Garden and Sweets or Pleasant View. Pleasant View listed fresh green beans this week! Don’t forget Dad’s favorite dessert! Shop the great selection of flavors in our baked goods category; I bet we have something Dad will like! Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats has tasty cupcakes, cookies and fudge! Meadowlark Valley’s ice cream sure sounds good on these warm days, too, or look at the wood category for some of their other great gifts like pens, hiking sticks and chess boards!
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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6/16/23 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.

Let us be your go-to source for meat, eggs, produce, dairy products, baked goods, seasonings, herbs, live plants, local honey, jams and jellies, candies, coffee, laundry detergent, fiber crafts, garden supplies and more! We are here to provide delicious and nutritious foods and amazing products year round! Keep an eye on the vegetable category as more summer produce is becoming available! Let the convenience of online shopping connect you directly to our wonderful local producers! Remember to use your SNAP benefits with us!
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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6/11/23 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?
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!

It’s a special week at RCM! Shop our fantastic local goods and celebrate Arkansas Farmers Market Week with us! Once you get used to truly fresh foods the grocery store products just won’t be the same! Remember to get your Christal Fields chicken this week or you will have to wait until next month! Be sure to look for B&B Legacy Soybeans on the extras table this week in addition to their edamame seeds. They are offering three varieties of dry soybeans and their website has tons of recipes for how to prepare them! Sample some smoked maple cheese from Meadowlark Valley, get a jumbo cookie from Connor’s Garden and Sweets or try one of Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats many cupcake or cookie flavors! Pleasant View has amazing wheat sandwich bread and you can get your yellow squash and green zucchini from Meadowlark Valley and Holland Family Honey Farm! There are plenty of nutritious microgreens from Shoal Creek Farm plus collards and kale from Sweet Life Farm. Take your pick from a fantastic selection of eggs, get great plants from Pine Ridge Gardens or find interesting flavors in the fresh herbs and spices category! Maybe McAnulty Mercantile’s smoked sea salt with peppercorns or applewood smoked sea salt with rosemary is the perfect complement for your chicken or great beef from C3 Beef, Bluff Top, Michael’s Garden or R&D Farms! When you are in the mood to try something different, don’t forget about Gum Creek Emu’s ground emu or emu roast! Farmer’s Markets have everything you need for amazing meals! We have great produce and so much more! Help us spread the word that families can use their SNAP benefits with us as we celebrate all our local markets 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.
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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6/9/23 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 open and ready to kick off Farmer’s Market Week!! Celebrate with us and enjoy all the amazing items our local growers and makers offer! Don’t forget, this is the week that chicken from Christal Fields is available! We have an awesome selection of meats for you; get your favorite cut of chicken, beef, emu or pork! Summer vegetables are starting to come in! Plan some healthy meals this week with fresh squash and zucchini from Meadowlark Valley or Pleasant View! Meadowlark Valley also has Mediterranean herb cheese, halloumi, garlic and herb cheese, fresh ricotta and two flavors of ice cream this week! Don’t skip over categories like condiments, prepared foods, herbs and spices and jams and jellies! They are full of unique flavors and interesting items to complement your recipes and add great flavors to your meals! Have you thought about adding fresh herbs like dill to a sandwich or making a salad dressing with flavor-infused vinegar? McAnulty Mercantile’s spice blends make it fast and easy to add preservative-free flavor to your foods and her smoked sea salt is great for cooking out! Jams and jellies capture the best flavors of local fruits at their peak and make them available year round! Happy Farmer’s Market Week to all our customers and community! Let’s plan a week’s worth of meals with local foods and products! Remember, we accept SNAP 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.

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

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6/4/23 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?
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!

Do you have SNAP benefits? Do you know someone who does? You can use SNAP at RCM for amazing local groceries to feed your family!! There are so many great products to choose from! Meadowlark Valley has Chocolate Overload and Espresso Brownie ice cream this week!! They also have delicious Mediterranean herb cheese, halloumi, fresh ricotta, garlic and herb cheese and tasty BBQ sauces! Pleasant View has fresh kale and yellow squash in addition to her amazing baked goods and New Woodlands Farm has fresh herbs as well as their pork sausage and chorizo! There are still plenty of beautiful eggs available! Check out the fiesta flags from Sweet Life Farm if you need a re-usable and festive decoration! Bluff Top has some amazing looking New York Strip steaks and many other cuts. Connor’s Garden and Sweets has pumpkin, watermelon, pepper and tomato starts for your garden plus some yummy cookies. Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats is offering a pretty orange cream fudge and some absolutely beautiful cupcakes! Be sure to check out her chocolate cupcakes and Oreo cupcakes! Shop before 10 PM to get the best local goods!
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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6/2/23 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.

Busy summer? Let RCM fill your grocery bags with healthy foods, premium quality meats, unique flavors and tasty treats for families on the go! Stock up on snacks for your road trips, get gourmet local goodies to impress your guests and shop an amazing selection of items to make your next outdoor BBQ very special! Have you tried McAnulty Mercantile’s new spice blends? Maybe some of Meadowlark Valley’s BBQ or Hawaiian sauce will go great with your meal! Meadowlark is planning to feature espresso, brownie and chocolate overload ice cream this week as well!! Just in time since the weather is getting kind of hot!! You can find baked goods for everything from breakfast to dessert including buns, rolls and artisan breads! Microgreens from Shoal Creek Farms are great to top burgers and sandwiches instead of lettuce- and they are packed with nutrients and flavor, too! Take your pick of our amazing rainbow of eggs or fill the gaps in your garden with vegetable starts or flower plants! There are plenty of greens from Sweet Life Farm available and Pleasant View has yellow squash this week! We have all the makings for some delicious meals!
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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5/28/23 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?
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 seen all the new items on RCM this week? This time of year new items are popping up like seedlings in the sunshine! Welcome to our new sibling duo Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats and Connor’s Garden and Sweets! They are offering plants for your garden and some delicious looking baked goods and fudge!! Check out newly listed table runners from Houston Family Farm and Fiber and lovely handmade greeting cards from Hoof Hollow Hobbies! Gum creek Emus is offering a rump roast if you are looking for an adventurous dinner or try some tender fajita meat from R&D. Don’t forget to shop the fresh eggs and maybe try some of Meadowlark Valley’s Hawaiian Sauce or Spicy Cajun cheese! The live plant category is still chock full of great seedlings and larger plants to get your garden going. The Purple Gypsy and Meadowlark Valley both are offering a bug off balm to help keep the pesky critters away while you work outside! What’s on your menu this week? Get your healthy greens from Sweet Life Farm to make up for all those Memorial Day cookouts or re-stock your freezer and pantry for after your guests are gone! Just remember to shop before 10 PM tonight!
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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5/26/23 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.

Happy Memorial Day weekend! While you are out enjoying time with friends and family, don’t forget to shop RCM! Surely your cupboards will need refilling after a long weekend of fun! Make sure you share RCM with your acquaintances! Let them know how to access amazing local foods and products! Did you know we accept SNAP? Get delicious meats, breads, cheese, eggs, vegetables, jams and jellies, local honey and more to feed your family! RCM wants to help provide delicious and nutritious choices to our community! Refill your freezer after holiday barbeques! Enjoy a salad with Shoal Creek Farms lettuce or microgreens, green onions from Bluff Top, chard from Pine Ridge Gardens, and kale, collards or mustard from Sweet Life Farm! Meadowlark Valley has spicy cheese this week, as well as quite a selection of delicious condiments, and Lucky Star has made a fresh batch of piccalilli! New this week- Houston Family Farm and Fiber has listed some brand new and beautiful table runners and New Woodlands has made handcrafted rosaries. Our fantastic vendors are coming up with something new all the time! Check in often to see what’s 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. :)

Russellville Community Market

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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?
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!

There are lots of new items to discover this week at RCM! Meadowlark Valley has some pretty blooming annuals in addition to their tasty condiments and delicious dairy products! McAnulty Mercantile has new spice blends and a new applewood smoked sea salt with rosemary to flavor your favorite foods! Have you tried Otis and Cecilia’s sourdough bread? Their black and white cookies look delicious, too! Get some gorgeous greens from Sweet Life Farm or Shoal Creek Farm and check out the perfect plants from Pine Ridge Gardens! Select from a rainbow of fresh eggs, sample homemade sweets or enjoy locally raised meats from nearby farms! There are plenty of staples, surprises and treats for your table and goods for your garden at 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.
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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5/19/23 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.

Remember to share RCM with your friends and family! Help us grow and provide healthy local foods to even more people in our community! Our newest baker, Otis and Cecilia, has a yummy looking cookie this week in addition to their beautiful sourdough loaves! McAnulty Mercantile has been busy this week too! They have several new spice blends and an applewood smoked salt with rosemary! Bluff Top is offering a whole hog so that you can choose what cuts you want. Enjoy some fresh ricotta cheese from Meadowlark Valley or blueberry jam from Lucky Star! Sweet Life Farm has veggies this week! Try their fresh kale and mustard! Shoal Creek Farms has delicious lettuces and tasty microgreens to complement your meals. Grocery store meats and eggs do not compare to the fresh and flavorful choices from RCM growers! Let us provide your family with the highest quality groceries around! Eat local, fresh and enjoy the convenience of shopping online year-round!
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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