Here are some frequently asked questions:
- IS THERE A USER FEE?
- HOW AND WHEN DO I ORDER?
- HOW AND WHEN DO I PAY?
- WHEN AND WHERE DO I PICK UP MY ORDER?
- HOW DO I GET MY ORDER DELIVERED?
- WHY SUPPORT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN?
And here are some answers:
IS THERE A USER FEE?
Yes. We will charge you a user fee of $25/year for this service. Experience shows us that local chefs are the BEST supporters of local food education. Your annual fee is plowed directly into our extensive nonprofit initiatives. These include home gardening programs, healthy cooking programs and food access for people of all income levels. Restaurants who support local farmers will also be awarded our “Augusta Eats Local” window decal each year, starting in 2015.
HOW AND WHEN DO I ORDER?
This is a year-round market.
Each Friday morning at 9am, a list of available products is sent to all of our registered chefs by e-mail.
You will have between Friday morning at 9am and Sunday night at 9pm to place an order.
Orders can be placed here on our website.
HOW AND WHEN DO I PAY?
You may pay for your order by credit card on-line, or you may pay for your order by cash or check when you pick up your order. If you use our delivery service, you must pay on-line.
WHEN AND WHERE DO I PICK UP MY ORDER?
Chefs pick up their orders on Tuesdays, from 4pm-7pm, at the Southern Made storefront at 850 Broad Street, Augusta, GA.
HOW DO I GET MY ORDER DELIVERED?
We provide delivery on Tuesday evening, between 4pm-6:30pm, within the city limits of Augusta and North Augusta, for an additional $5. This service must be selected with your order.
We are not yet ready to provide deliver outside of the city, but are working toward that goal.
WHY SUPPORT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN?
Enhance your local economy: By purchasing produce and other items from local growers you are providing stability to your local economy through the support of local businesses.
Save natural resources: Buying locally makes you an invaluable link in the process of saving resources such as fossil fuels and packaging materials. Also, we are right here in your community so the expense of transportation and delivery is kept to a minimum.
Provide learning opportunities: Locally Grown supporters provide member growers the means to help educate our community about the importance of sustainable agriculture.
Supporting a way of life: The number of small farms in the United States has decreased dramatically in the last decade. Please help us preserve an honest and worthy means of making a living.
We believe that small, diverse, family-owned farms contribute to society’s overall health.