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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. :)

Russellville Community Market

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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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1/20/23 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 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.

Shop local and support growers and small businesses in our community! Get quality, freshness and the convenience of shopping online! RCM can help you stay cozy on a chilly winter day! Curl up with a cup of Retro Roasts coffee, make a stew with locally raised meats from Bluff Top, Hoien Farms, or R&D Farms and fresh vegetables and herbs from Pine Ridge Gardens or Shoal Creek Farms. Make a warm apple crisp with Drewry Farms and Orchards delicious apples or bake up some nutritious winter squash. Mountainview Microgreens is offering two new varieties this week, speckled pea shoots and China Rose radish. A locally grown salad can help you stick to your New Year’s diet… Or you can indulge in tasty baked goods without messing up your kitchen! Besides the wide variety of sweets you can get fresh breads or muffins to pair with your meals. Have you tried artisan bread or sandwich bread from Pleasant View? It’s easy to get hooked on the freshness and great taste of local foods! Make sure to tell your friends about the great things you find 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.

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

Russellville Community Market

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1/15/23 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.

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!

Don’t forget to shop before the market closes at 10 PM this evening! At RCM you not only get products directly to you much fresher than the grocery store, but you can ask questions, get tips and learn about where and how your food was grown! Try something different in the baked goods or jams and jellies category this week; there are so many choices! Try microgreens as an addition to salads and smoothies or on their own! Don’t forget the local honey, fresh herbs and spices and delicious meats that are available! Welcome new grower Sonshine Meadows to the RCM family this week! We are always excited to add another member to our community of people working together to provide great foods and products that are fresh, local and conveniently found online!
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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1/13/23 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 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.

The weather may be chilly, but the growers and makers at RCM are staying busy growing and creating top quality foods and goods for you! Find your favorite fresh and local products online while you stay cozy at home! The Purple Gypsy has fresh batches of soap and lotion bars to keep your skin healthy and smelling great! In addition to apples, winter squash and pumpkins, Drewry Farm and Orchard has been busy making several new scents of candles and wax melts for you to choose from! Hoien Farms has been restocking their grass-fed beef; now you can fill your freezer with your favorites! R&D Farms has some great choices for roasts and premium steak cuts, too! Thank goodness for Mountainview Microgreens, Pine Ridge Gardens and Shoal Creek Farms for keeping the green vegetables coming! The weather was not kind to outdoor gardens but, thanks to the microgreen, greenhouse and hydroponic growers, we have fresh green vegetables 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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1/8/23 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.

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.

Don’t forget, the Market closes at 10 PM this evening! Get some unique coffee from Retro Roasts or Three Tail Coffee to help you keep those New Year’s projects on track! Drewry Farms and Orchards has added some great candles, wax melts and jams this week, or let them help you get your apple a day! There are plenty of apple options on RCM. Maybe you feel like making some applesauce, trying apple butter, apple butter pound cake, or perhaps an apple pie sounds good!
New Year’s diet have you looking for a natural sweetener? Stock up on delicious local honey and your tastebuds won’t miss the processed sugars!
There are 4 options for value packs of meats available for filling your freezer or you can shop for your favorite cuts. It’s a great time of year for a pot roast!
We still have baby veggie mix available and several types of microgreens. They Make a great salad on their own or topping for sandwiches and additions to smoothies! Baking winter squash is easy and healthy; get some before they are all gone for the season! There are green, red and yellow onions still in stock and some tasty herbs.
JBP Feathery Friends has Duck eggs this week if you feel like trying something different or if you are looking for an alternative to chicken eggs.
Don’t finalize your order without getting your daily bread! Whether its artisan, sourdough, breakfast or sweet breads, there are plenty of choices for you to try something different each 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. :)

Russellville Community Market

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