Valarie Russell on July 25th, 2011

We have been invited  to participate in “Savor the Flavor – A VIP Taste from Indiana Farms”, an event sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau. This event will take place at the Indiana State Fair in the Farm Bureau building .  “Savor the Flavor” is a unique event made to showcase local Indiana farms and their […]

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It was another incredible week at the New Albany Farmer’s Market;  thanks to all of you that came to patronize the market.  Speaking of “incredible”  that is the name of our sweet corn this weekend.  We  should have plenty available but remember to come early to get prime pickings ( you can pre-order and be guaranteed  […]

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Valarie Russell on May 19th, 2011

Last Saturday was opening day at the New Albany Farmer’s Market and  what a day it was!  We has a very brief bout of misty rain, they the clouds rolled away and the sun shone bright.  That is quit typical of the Lord’s blessings at the farmer’s market.  In the four years we have been […]

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Valarie Russell on January 16th, 2011

Way back in September I asked my friends and patrons to check out our local newspaper, The New Albany Tribune and vote  for their favorites on the Floyd County Reader’s Choice ballot.   Well I guess everyone voted….because Russell Veggies was voted the BEST. Thanks for all those who voted.  Here is what was printed […]

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Valarie Russell on October 30th, 2010

Russell Veggies participates in their first ever Trunk or Treat @ The Y,  I decided to join in on the fun and uses some of our remaining produce to decorate a “trunk”. I used our farm truck filled with pumpkins and gourds and miscellaneous fall items to decorate.  Threw in a few Halloween props and […]

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Valarie Russell on October 30th, 2010

2010 Making Strides Breast Cancer walk October 24th I participated in my thirteenth Making Strides Breast Cancer walk.  I began walking with my sisters in memory of my grandmother, Elizabeth Wood, who passed away from breast cancer.  Years later (2003) my sister, Denise Bachmann Klotz, passed away from the same dreaded disease.  We now walk in both their […]

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Valarie Russell on September 19th, 2010

Welcome David and Toni Upchurch,  your new restaurant will be an asset to downtown  New Albany.  I look forward to working with you and your new adventure.  We are proud to be associated with such an awesome undertaking, and look forward to supplying fresh produce from our farm to your business. I love your concept […]

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Valarie Russell on September 14th, 2010

In the Sunday, September 12th edition of the New Albany Tribune there is a ballot for everyone to vote on their favorites.  Vote for your favorite Floyd County Businesses, People and Activities. Your votes must be submitted by Friday September 24, 2010.  If  you didn’t get the paper you can always pick one up at the […]

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Valarie Russell on September 12th, 2010

What an end to a great Going Local Week, we couldn’t have asked for a better day.  The rain held off and the people came  to enjoy the day.  The Farmer’s Market is starting to wind down for the season, but you would have never know that yesterday. The day started with the kids gathering […]

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Valarie Russell on September 8th, 2010

On Saturday we had a welcome sight at the market someone from the Courier Journal was there  to do a story on Going Local Week. She talked with several vendors, the assistant market master, Andy, as well as to Susan our market master. After all that… there was a terrific article on the front page […]

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