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8/25/23
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.
Hold on to your sunhats! Another amazing week at RCM is just getting started! Stay cool by shopping online over the weekend while its hot and by the time you pick up on Tuesday it should be much more pleasant! Drewry is doing their best to help fall along with some beautiful pumpkins, delicious winter squash and crisp fresh Gala apples! If you are still holding on to that summertime feeling, Drewry has a great crop of watermelons, too! Stock up on essentials for your Labor Day cookouts this week with our local meats for your grill! Stock up on burgers from C3 Beef, Steaks from R&D or brisket from Bluff Top! Porch Swing Farms now has sliced smoked ham by the pound for super convenient sandwiches or snacking! No matter what your menu is, we have baked goods to complement it! Choose from rolls, buns, loaves, savory and sweet breads or plenty of items for desserts! In addition to his squash and cucumbers, Connor’s Garden and Sweets has fresh eggplant this week and peppers are plentiful from a variety of growers! I bet Meadowlark Valley’s Garlic and Herb Fromage Blanc dip would make a super cool appetizer with some fresh veggies to dip in it! Make sure you look at the condiments and processed foods categories for items like relishes, pickles, vinegars, bbq sauces and more! Let RCM be your first stop for great groceries from local friends and amaze your guests and family with the difference truly fresh foods can bring to your table! Come taste the difference!!
Remember, we accept EBT!
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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8/20/23 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.
Whether or not you placed an order this week, you are always welcome to come shop our extras and see what’s available!
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!
Beat the heat by shopping online at RCM! There are still some awesome products and produce available! Enjoy amazing seasonal fruits with some cantaloupe from Pleasant View or apples and watermelon from Drewry Farms and Orchard! Drewry also has a great selection of candles, and a wide variety of winter squash! Look for their products in the jam and jelly category, as well! Their raspberry jalapeno jam looks very interesting! Keep those snacks healthy with homemade granola from McAnulty Mercantile and stay hydrated with cucumbers from Connor’s Garden and Sweets! Indulge in cinnamon rolls or bagels from Pleasant View or enjoy cupcakes in a wide array of flavors from Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats! Pamper yourself with a rose clay face mask from The Purple Gypsy or moisturizing salve from Meadowlark Valley! Check out the August family pack from C3 Beef for a great deal on some family favorites and have a look at the tri-tip roast from R&D! The spiral sliced hams from Porch Swing Farms are already fully cooked for convenient meals and super sandwiches! If you love okra, it is plentiful right now and jalapenos are definitely in season, as well! Pine Ridge Gardens, The Thomas Family and Pleasant View all have fresh jalapenos available! There’s always something interesting and tasty at RCM; make sure you help spread the word by telling a friend and following 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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8/18/23 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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Nourish your students with local foods and produce from RCM! With our jams and jellies you can make some epic PB&J’s! In hot weather cucumbers are great for staying hydrated; let them do double duty as a healthy snack! Connor’s Garden and Sweets and Pleasant View have plenty of cucumbers available! Our bakers have breakfast breads, sandwich breads and buns, sweet breads, dinner rolls, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, bars and more! We have baked goods that go great with every meal! Peppers are plentiful right now; they are a great nutritious snack or a great ingredient in your dinner recipes! Pine Ridge Gardens, Pleasant View and The Thomas Family have sweet and spicy peppers for you! It’s a good time to stock up on okra and freeze it for use over the winter. Drewry Farm and Orchards, Hoof Hollow Hobbies and Pleasant View can help you fill your freezer with okra ready to cook! There’s plenty of yellow squash available, too! Check out Drewry’s mini orange and mini white pumpkins! They are edible but also great for decorating! Their mashed potato or baked potato acorn squash are also delicious and nutritious! Porch Swing Farms has beautiful and fully cooked spiral sliced hickory smoked hams! Why wait for a holiday when you can enjoy awesome ham sandwiches and more right now! Check out the meat category for tons of great cuts, many of which make some super crock pot meals! We are VERY excited to be able to offer fresh fruit this week, as well! Get in on the first of this year’s apple harvest from Drewry Farms and Orchard with a bag of their Gala apples! Hold on to that summer feeling with watermelons from Drewry or Lucky Star, as well! Why get products that aren’t as fresh from the grocery store when you can get the best food and produce from right here at home?? Come taste the difference!!
Remember, we accept EBT!
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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8/13/23 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.
Whether or not you placed an order this week, you are always welcome to come shop our extras and see what’s available!
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!
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Let RCM help you make going back to school easy with delicious local goods! There is a huge selection of homemade cookies for snacks and lunches or maybe some of Kaitylyn’s Sweets and Treats mini cupcakes will make your student smile! Fresh breads, local honey and all kinds of jams and jellies can make some unique sandwiches, too! There are plenty of fresh peppers available from Pine Ridge Gardens and Pleasant View as well as cucumbers from Connor’s Garden and Sweets, okra from Hoof Hollow Hobbies and lots of yellow squash! We are super excited to welcome Drewry Farms back this week!! We know how busy they are at the farm during growing seasons! Make sure you check out their candles and wax melts, jams and, of course, the apple butter! They also have mashed potato squash and mini pumpkins this week and we are looking forward to all the other delicious things they grow! Send those kiddos off to school with a breakfast of locally sourced foods like bagels from Pleasant View, some of RCM’s farm fresh eggs or Rural Route honey! Maybe it’s a good week for some Retro Roasts coffee to help you adjust to the schedule change! Tuck a tin of bug repellent salve from Meadowlark in their backpacks or send some McAnulty Mercantile room spray to a new teacher as a welcome gift! Remember to plan dinners, too! R&D has Osso Bucco this week. Porch Swing Farms pork roasts would be a great way to feed a family! McAnulty Mercantile’s smoked salts or spice blends are a preservative-free way to season those awesome cuts of meat!! A late addition this week is watermelons from Lucky Star!! If you missed out on the cantaloupes early in the market, it’s not too late for a watermelon! Check out Lucky Star’s Kosher dill or Bread and Butter pickles, too! There’s always something interesting and tasty at RCM; make sure you help spread the word by telling a friend or following 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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8/11/23 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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Get ready for a great back-to-school week at RCM! Plan great lunches and snacks for your kiddos and healthy dinners to feed body and mind! Need a gift for a new teacher? Show them some love with local foods and products! We are excited to have Pleasant View back this week after a break! You can enjoy her amazing breakfast breads just in time for school to start! In addition to her top-quality baked goods Pleasant View has tomatoes, peppers, purple-hull peas and fresh cantaloupe this week! Cecelia and Otis is back this week as well, yay bread! Plus, she has listed a new Lemon Drop cookie that looks delicious! RCM welcomes The Thomas Family Backyard, Garden and Pantry to the market this week! They currently have fresh eggs and we can’t wait to see what other goodies they will list in the future! Enjoy summer vegetables before they go out of season! There is plenty of okra and squash available this week and Pleasant View and Connor’s Garden and Sweets have lovely ripe tomatoes! Enjoy fresh sorrel greens and a selection of peppers from Pine Ridge Gardens, and don’t forget your local honey from Rural Route Farms! Try some ground emu from Gum Creek Emu for a healthy alternative or use Porch Swing Farms pork chops for a healthy meal on the grill! We have a super selection of beef, from individual cuts to family discount packs! Don’t forget to check out the condiments and processed foods categories for Meadowlark’s infused vinegars, squash relish and BBQ sauces plus Pleasant View’s sweet pickle relish. Lucky Star has new items this week! Try her hot pepper jam, Kosher dill or Bread and Butter pickles! There’s something to tempt everyone’s tastebuds 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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8/6/23 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.
Whether or not you placed an order this week, you are always welcome to come shop our extras and see what’s available!
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!
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Take your pick from our awesome selection of meats this week! Stock up on Christal Fields chicken or you will have to wait until next month! Looking for something different? Try emu from Gum Creek Emus for a tasty alternative! For an extra yummy burger add some ground pork from Porch Swing Farms to your ground beef! C3 Beef has a special family pack of popular items for August and R&D has some beautiful boneless or bone-in rib eyes and other cuts of steak! In addition to their cheeses, Meadowlark Valley has great candles and home-made cucumber relish as well as a variety of other condiments! Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats can make you a custom birthday cake or you can try her new watermelon mini cupcakes! Connor’s Garden and Sweets has plenty of squash and cucumbers and his chocolate chip muffins look pretty tasty, too! Pine Ridge Gardens has sweet and hot peppers available in addition to her great live plants! If you are feeling healthy, McAnulty Mercantile has some great flavors of home-made granola and B&B Legacy has dry soybeans for some high-protein, low cholesterol meals! Have you tried laundry detergent from our makers yet? We have a great selection of scents in powdered or liquid formulas to suit your needs! These simple and great-smelling soaps without
lots of chemicals and additives are suitable for your high-efficiency machines, very affordable and helpful for sensitive skin! Speaking of great scents, make sure you check out the bath and beauty category for natural soaps and beauty products from The Purple Gypsy and Meadowlark Valley to help take care of your skin during this harsh weather! There’s always something interesting or tasty at RCM; make sure you help spread the word by telling a friend or following 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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8/4/23 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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The market is open for another delicious week at RCM! Fill your freezer with beef, chicken, emu or pork for many great meals to come; get your favorite cuts while they are available! You can even take advantage of the opportunity to have pork custom processed the way you like it by purchasing the whole hog from Bluff Top! Chicken from Christal Fields is available this week; don’t forget to order! Fill an empty space in your garden or flower beds with lovely live plants from Pine Ridge Gardens or get fresh herbs to add flavor to your menu! Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade candies and enjoy fresh breads or desserts without getting your kitchen hot and messy! Summer vegetables won’t be around forever, enjoy them while they are fresh or maybe preserve some for later use! RCM accepts EBT, so you can stock your pantry with awesome local foods! Do you have a special request or a question about a product? Communicate directly with our growers and makers! They are happy to help when they can! RCM has the friendliest people and the freshest foods!
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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7/30/23 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!
Did you remember to shop RCM this week? Stay cool and shop online from home or your mobile devices! There are still plenty of amazing local products available from our growers and makers! Give local products a try and you will be surprised at the differences in taste, quality and freshness! We cater to special dietary needs, too! Have you tried emu meat from Gum Creek Emus? Need vegan baked goods like amazing sourdough from Cecelia and Otis? RCM has you covered! Flavor your foods with preservative-free spice blends or smoked salts from McAnulty Mercantile. Connor’s Garden and Sweets has banana nut bread and plenty of cucumbers! Try some tender pork chops from Porch Swing Farms on the grill and pair them with Hawaiian Sauce from Meadowlark Valley! Remember your pets with special Meaty Treaty dog treats from Porch Swing farms, as well! On a budget? Cuts of beef like round steak from Bluff Top or flank steak from R&D are lean choices with tons of flavor! Enjoy the taste of your favorite summer fruits year round with jams and jellies like White Peach Jam from Lucky Star! Weisenfels Family Farm’s chocolate chip cookies look like a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth or try banana cupcakes from Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats! Get some fresh peppers from Pine Ridge Gardens, local honey from Rural Route Farms or cherry tomatoes from Hoof Hollow Hobbies! Get the best healthy foods and top quality products at RCM 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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7/28/23 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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Shop RCM this week for the best fresh and local foods! We have everything you need for an amazing cookout! Hamburger, steaks, brisket, and pork chops would all be great on your grill so you can keep your kitchen cool! Cucumbers are definitely in plentiful supply! How about a quick pickle for those burgers or just for a cool salty treat! Did you know squash can be pickled, too? But if that’s not your favorite, then how about fried squash or okra with your burger instead of french fries? Nothing beats a homegrown tomato… Get your favorite variety from Connor’s Garden and Sweets or Hoof Hollow Hobbies! Enjoy them while they are in season! Instead of lettuce you can top your hamburgers with Weisenfels Family Farm’s Salad Mix Microgreens and maybe some fresh peppers on the side from Pine Ridge Gardens or Lucky Star! Don’t forget the condiments like Piccalilli from Lucky Star and relish, BBQ sauces and flavor-infused vinegars from Meadowlark Valley! Make some cooling treats this week with fresh Kaffir Lime leaves from Pine Ridge gardens, fresh sweet Basil from Connor’s Garden and Treats or fresh Spearmint from Bluff Top! Let our Bakers do dessert so you don’t have to! Some Ice Cream from Meadowlark Valley sounds great paired with cake or cupcakes from Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats! Use your EBT card at RCM for the freshest foods for your family!
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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7/23/23 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!
Shop RCM’s rainbow of local products before 10 PM tonight! Sweet to savory or fresh to frozen, we have your shopping list covered with great choices from our local vendors! Live plants like Creeping Jenny from Bluff Top or Aquatic Milkweed from Pine Ridge Gardens can brighten your garden while tomatoes from Pleasant View, Connor’s Garden and Sweets or Hoof Hollow Hobbies can shine on your dinner table! Meadowlark Valley has Mediterranean herb cheese, Halloumi and fresh ricotta this week. Weisenfels Family Farm still has sunflower microgreens and zucchini available! Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats has turtle and s’mores brownies as new additions plus her selection of decorated cakes! Forget the supermarket; get a fresh home-made cake for a special birthday! If you love chocolate chip cookies, we have them! We offer at least 6 different kinds of chocolate chip cookies (even Vegan!) from a variety of sellers! Get some lovely bell peppers from Lucky Star or several other kinds of sweet and hot peppers from Pine Ridge Gardens or Pleasant View! Cucumbers and squash are overflowing from our farmer’s gardens if you are in the mood to do some preserving for winter! If you don’t need cucumbers or squash from Connor’s Garden and Sweets, he has new Banana Nut or Lemon bread this week! C3 Beef can make your backyard BBQ extra tasty with their generous 1/3 pound hamburger patties or try some filet steaks from R&D for a special occasion! If you don’t need pork chops this week, remember to treat your pets with Meaty Treaty Dog Treats from Porch Swing Farms! Goody Gang has added several sweets to their freeze dried candy offerings; see if they have your favorite flavor! 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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