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6/21/24 opening

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Happy Summer! The solstice means that the growing season is in full swing in our part of the world! Check out what is available this week… Beat the heat with some ice cream from Meadowlark, keep your kitchen cool with some homemade bread from Pleasant View, add something unique to your salads with Lambs Quarter from Lost Eden and satisfy your sweet tooth with whoopie pies from Weatherford! The Thomas Family has listed aloe and pothos plants this week and Backwoods Plants always has some interesting specimens like jade and desert rose. Bluff Top has a great selection of fresh herbs; try some fresh basil, chives, parsley, or spearmint. R&D has added a pork sausage this week and maybe some flank steak would make a great weeknight dinner? Look for fresh red onions from Lucky Star, grab a bundle of celosia plants from Michael’s garden or check out a value pack from C3 Beef! We are trying something new this week with our most recent vendor, Justin’s Produce. Look for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and squash in the vegetables category!
Happy Shopping!!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
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6/16/24 closing

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Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

Happy Father’s Day! Plan a week’s worth of Dad’s favorite meals with the best groceries around or stock up on his favorite treats and snacks! There are still a few vegetables available…. Check out Galla Creek’s arugula, Lost Eden’s lambsquarter, Lucky Star’s red onions and yellow squash or Pleasant View’s banana peppers! R&D has fajita meat available and The Fortunate Mushroom has plenty of mushroom medleys this week! Stock up on hamburger from C3 Beef, try gluten-free bucatini from Wild Hare or get some special treats for your pets from Treat Street Pet Bakery! Get some fresh flowers for someone special or check out the live plants for unique specimens! Bluff Top has creeping jenny available this week and Backwoods plants has a selection of cactus and more! Meadowlark has several flavors of ice cream this week to help you keep cool as well as their fromage blanc dip and fresh ricotta! Try some of their Hawaiian Sauce on grilled meats or spice things up with come Cajun seasoning from Lanty Cattle Company! We are excited to see Pleasant View back online this week; she makes amazing bagels, breads and more! Have you tried spicy Italian sausage from Porch Swing Farms? Don’t forget to shop the amazing egg selection and check out new stuffed cookies from Weatherford. There are so many tasty treats, it’s hard to choose… Look for blackberry jam from Lucky Star, chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream from Yum Yum Sweets by K, cinnamon rolls from Isn’t She Sweet or candied grapes from Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen! Shop before 10 PM for your local favorites!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
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6/9/24 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 shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

Treat the special dads in your life to their favorite foods and unique gifts from RCM! Shop the one-of-a-kind handmade greeting cards from Hoof Hollow Hobbies, check out seasoning and snack stick gift sets from Lanty Cattle Company or plan a special dinner with Top Sirloin steaks from Bluff Top! C3 Beef also has a great new combo special featuring New York Strip steaks and brisket! If you don’t have freezer space for the combo deal, R&D has brisket, roasts and more! I bet some of Lanty’s seasonings would be amazing with Dunrovin chicken, as well! This might be the last week that blackberries are available; stock up and freeze or can what you can’t enjoy fresh! There are plenty of fresh herbs available, kale from Hoof Hollow, cucumbers from Drewry and healthy soybeans from B&B Legacy. If dad has a sweet tooth, you can get him some candied fruit from Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen, fudge from Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats, a brownie pie from Weatherford or chunky Oreo cookies from Yum Yum Sweets by K! I can imagine some tasty sandwiches with Maple Brook’s sourdough herb bread or Weatherford’s Italian herb and cheese loaf and some Porch Swing Farms sliced ham! Get some great granola from McAnulty Mercantile, cinnamon rolls from Isn’t She Sweet, peanut butter banana bread from Lucky Star or fresh bagels from Maple Brook for breakfast along with some farm fresh eggs from your favorite vendor! The Fortunate Mushroom has dried oyster mushrooms, fresh mushroom medleys, and fresh oyster mushrooms available this week! There are lots of beautiful flowers available and Backwoods Plants has some unique specimens to help you fight the bugs. After flavoring your fantastic cuts of meat with seasonings from McAnulty Mercantile or Lanty Cattle Company, you can serve them with homemade BBQ sauce from Meadowlark or a side of handmade pasta from Wild Hare! Don’t overlook the pet treats category. Treat Street Pet Bakery has special homemade goodies for dogs and cats! Lost Eden has dried catnip for your kitties and Porch Swing farms has Meaty Treaty dog treats! Find something special for everyone in your household and enjoy the delicious benefits of eating fresh and local!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
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6/2/24 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 shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!
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Shopping at RCM makes me hungry and inspired to create some amazing meals with local foods! This week we are excited to have blackberries from Knoxville Berry Farm and Linam Family Farm! What’s better than fresh locally-grown fruit? Remember to order your Ralston rice this week! It won’t be available again until next month… We would like to welcome Galla Creek Farm; we can’t wait to see what they are growing! This week they have red and green leaf lettuce. Check out Lost Eden’s dried catnip as well as his herbal tea blend and wildflower bouquet. Take a look at the beautiful florist-quality flowers available from Sulphur Springs Truck Patch and Violet Fields! McAnulty Mercantile has some smoked salt with rosemary to flavor your foods and her granola is always delicious! Lots of fresh herbs are in season, as well; they are great with Dunrovin chicken! Don’t miss great cuts of beef like beef tips from R&D or some great deals on family packs from C3 Beef. Bluff Top has fresh ham steaks and Porch Swing Farms spicy Italian sausage would make a fantastic lasagna with some of Meadowlark’s fresh ricotta cheese! Isn’t She Sweet has their cinnamon rolls available this week, Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen’s flavor of the week is wedding cake and Yum Yum Sweets by K has listed a chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream. Shop for your favorite fresh eggs, try some handmade pasta from Wild Hare, lemon bread from Lucky Star, chocolate white chip cookies from Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats or sourdough English muffins from Skyline! Don’t forget the fresh mushrooms from The Fortunate Mushroom! From seasonings to fresh fruit and vegetables to great cuts of meat or delicious desserts, let RCM help you fill your grocery basket with the best local foods!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
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5/31/24 opening

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Did you forget to order something? Check out our extras table during order pick-up on Tuesday from 4-7 PM!
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See what’s growing at RCM this week! Add flavor to your meals with a variety of fresh herbs or taste the difference in spice blends without chemicals or preservatives. Check out the unique live plants that are available; we have something interesting for your garden or flowerbeds! Nothing says summer like fresh local fruits… Help us welcome new vendors Knoxville Berry Farm and Linam Family Farm! How exciting to have fresh local fruit available! Check out their blackberries! Enjoy some fresh flowers for yourself or a friend from Sulphur Springs Truck Patch, Lost Eden or Violet Fields Flower Farm! Remember that this is rice week! Get your Ralston rice this week or you will have to wait until next month for it to be available again! Cook up something amazing with Ralston rice, pasta from Wild Hare Nursery, fresh mushrooms from The Fortunate Mushroom and premium cuts of beef and pork from Porch Swing Farms, R&D, Bluff Top, C3 Beef or Michael’s Garden! Summer vegetables are growing; we hope to have much more fresh produce available soon! Keep an eye on the market listings to see what is ready to harvest! Get great deals, support our local producers and enjoy amazing quality and freshness with market products! Remember that we accept SNAP and are participating in the Double up Food Bucks program. Let us help you put healthy local foods on your table!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
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5/26/24osing

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Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!
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Thank you to all the service members that we honor and remember this week!
There are lots of great choices at RCM to re-stock your pantry after a long weekend! Lucky Star listed a new mulberry jam, Skyline Acres has her delicious English muffins available and Wild Hare Nursery has a new bucatini pasta! Lost Eden is offering some native plant seeds, a refreshing tea and some wildflower bouquets! Get ready to grill with some C3 Beef or pork ribs from Michael’s Garden, save time with a pork roast from Bluff Top for your slow cooker or get some sliced ham ready to go from Porch Swing Farms. Check out Sweetbirds flavor of the week, “lemon cookie”, or enjoy Weatherford’s whoopie pies! You can always find some of Pawpaw’s Pecans on our extras table; this week look for his pecan oil and chocolate covered pecans, too! Snack on some pretzel bites from Maple Brook Bakery, Polynesian bread from Isn’t She Sweet or Cookies with a Kiss from Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats. Have you tried Yum Yum Sweets by K’s churro-inspired cake or Maple Brook’s new sourdough herb loaf? What about Violet Fields’ cute soaps? Don’t forget to shop all the amazing eggs and fresh herbs and, if you need chicken this week, we have a few extras available! We are looking forward to local fruits coming soon so keep an eye on what our wonderful vendors are growing, making and preparing just for you!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
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5/24/24 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.
Did you forget to order something? Check out our extras table during order pick-up on Tuesday from 4-7 PM!
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Thank you to all the lovers of local food who supported Main Street Russellville by attending Taste of the Valley, bidding on their silent auction items and shopping at our open house event last Tuesday! It was an impressive celebration of local food! Thank you to our amazing vendors, as well! They did a great job sharing their knowledge and passion with the customers and helping people taste the difference buying local makes! Even though you are busy celebrating Memorial Day this week, don’t forget to shop online at RCM and re-stock that pantry for the upcoming week! Monday may be a holiday, but order pick-up will proceed as usual Tuesday afternoon. If your favorite vendor is on vacation this week, maybe it’s a great time to try something new! There are plenty of tasty baked goods, handcrafted candies, fantastic eggs, fresh herbs, local meats, garden supplies and more!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.
Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)
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5/12/24 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.
Be sure to check out our amazing extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday!

Happy Mother’s Day to the to all the moms who keep us all going! Treat those special moms this week by planning some special meals with amazing local meats, cheese, pasta and vegetables or give handcrafted local gifts like bookmarks, woven tableware, or scented candles! Surprise her with some candied grapes from Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen or some fresh flowers from Sulphur Springs Truck Patch. Make her a self-care basket with Violet Fields soaps and a supply of healthy snacks from Sorrentino Family Farmstead. Get your week’s worth of delicious breads from our talented bakers and enjoy amazing sandwiches, tasty toast or a variety of savory or sweet flavors! Plan a special breakfast for mom with Maple Brook Bagels, Pleasant View English muffins, McAnulty Mercantile’s granola, fresh honey from Rural Route Farms, delicious fresh eggs from our great list of sellers or jams and jellies made with local fruits! If you are planning for a special occasion, check out Treat Street Pet Bakery’s custom cake toppers or check out the custom cake options our bakers have to offer! There is still lettuce, kale and turnip greens available in the vegetables category if you are looking for something green, as well as some fresh or dried mushrooms, fresh herbs and great garden plants! We look forward to delivering your groceries to you on Tuesday!!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards 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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5/10/24 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.
Did you forget to order? 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 your daily bread and so much more at RCM! Our baked goods category is so diverse that you are guaranteed to find something you will enjoy! Welcome our newest vendor, Yum Yum Sweets by K! Look for their chunky Oreo cookie or churro inspired cakes. We are always working to source more amazing local produce for our customers, but in the meantime… shop early if you want veggies! You can’t beat the value and quality of farm fresh eggs; shop our selection for the ones that suit your needs! Taste the difference with farm raised meats; we have amazing chicken, beef and pork fresh for you! It’s a great time to grill outside or just get creative with our awesome cuts! Season your dishes with fresh herbs grown by our local farmers or add some umami with fresh or dried mushrooms! Whether you are looking for foods to meet special dietary needs or fresh and unique options, we have something for you at RCM! Check out the amazing things our community has to offer!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards 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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5/5/24 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.
Be sure to check out our amazing extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday!

“Wow” definitely describes the local foods, plants and more that you can find at RCM this week! Remember to get your Ralston Farms rice this week; they won’t be back until next month!! Create a delicious rainbow with their healthy rice! Have you tried the red, golden or purple rice or their rice grits? This week is your last chance to purchase plants from the ATU Agriculture plant sale! They have lots of quality flowers, herbs and vegetables for your yard and garden at very competitive prices! We will still have plants from our amazing growers like Mary-Ann King and Violet Fields after this week so keep watching to see what’s available. Welcome back to Sulphur Springs Truck Patch! Check out their lettuce and fresh flowers! If rice is not your favorite dish, consider trying B&B Legacy’s soybeans and take a look at Wild Hare’s handmade pastas that include gluten-free options! Make delicious dishes with Meadowlark’s fresh ricotta or try Sorrentino Family Farmstead’s unique salad dressing or new goji berry nut bars. Enjoy Weatherford’s whoopie pies or Maple Brook’s herb sourdough loaf and shop for your favorite sandwich bread from Pleasant View! Isn’t She Sweet is online this week with her apple bread, banana nut muffins or Polynesian bread. Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen’s flavor of the week, Pink Starburst, sounds delicious and there are still lots of fresh herbs available. Don’t overlook the huge selection of eggs and take advantage of fresh mushrooms from The Fortunate Mushroom! Get some Italian sausage from Porch Swing Farms to pair with the fresh ricotta for a locally sourced lasagna, create a family pot roast dinner with a beef roast from R&D or plan a backyard BBQ with C3 Beef ground beef or ready made hamburger patties. Enjoy a rack of ribs from Michael’s Garden or some chicken drumsticks from Dunrovin! There are great deals and gourmet quality ingredients galore this week at RCM! What’s on your menu this week?
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards 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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