local food guide
2019 | 4 TH ANNUAL EDITION
SOUTHEAST & MID MICHIGAN
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SE & Mid Michigan local food GUIDE
local Food & Farm Directory
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Find Local Food Online
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Love Local? Let’s Connect
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Ingham, Livingston, Shiawassee & Genesee Counties
10 resource / Women in Farming 13 Spring recipe / Rhubarb Custard Pie
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Oakland, Monroe, Wayne & Macomb Counties
Questions to ask a Farmer, Waiter or Chef and Retailer
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Importance of Diversity in Small Farms
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Pop-up Farmers Markets
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How to Make a Great 10 Cents Application
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Collaboration Builds a Stronger Food System
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Shaping the Future of Flint with Garden-Based Education
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South Lansing Farmers Market
32 Spring recipe / Asparagus and Ribeye Rollatini
34 Resource / Grown in Michigan Seasonality Guide
39 Fall recipe / Wild Foraged Maitake with Tarragon Beurre Blanc
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Brightmoor Seeds a Greener Future
42 Rooted in Detroit / Creating a Community Food System
43 winter recipe / Ginger-Citrus Roasted Baby Beets
45 cover feature / What’s Old is New: Edible Flowers
47 Health Benefits of Edible Flowers
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Jackson & Lenawee Counties
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Food Sovereignty: Food for the People, by the People
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Healing from Within, The Farm at St. Joe's
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CSA’s & Farm Viability
Find a Business 9
Urban Farms
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U-Pick Farms
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Beer, Wine & Spirits
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Farmers Markets
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Veteran Owned Farms
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CSA Farms
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cover feature / pG 45 Learn more about edible flowers and their nutritional benefits.
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Red Haven Farm to Table’s “bloom” salad. Edible flowers from Lansing area farms pair with spicy nasturtium leaves and crunchy cocoa nibs for a spring dish popping with flavor. Red Haven sources a majority of its ingredients (even their spirits) from Michigan producers and even recently started their own CSA program. To learn more about Red Haven, and make reservations, visit eatredhaven.com.
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What drives you? Taste the Local Difference Tricia Phelps CEO
Emma Beauchamp
Communications Manager
Molly Stepanski
NE Michigan Local Food Coordinator
Bailey Samp
NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator
Alex Palzewicz
U.P. Local Food Coordinator
Kelly Wilson, RD
Director of Community Partners
Nick Jones
Metro Detroit Local Food Coordinator
Paula Martin, RD
Community Health Coordinator
As a team we regularly reflect on why we do what we do. It’s important to us to keep the purpose clear and let it propel us forward every day. While we all have a common goal, each team member has their own unique driver. Every year, we’re excited to share this publication with you; it represents a combination of what’s important to us alongside what we find to be exciting and dire in our communities. Overall, you’ll see that passion for people and community shine through. You’ll know preserving farmland and farming as a viable career is what we’re on a mission to accomplish. You’ll learn to connect local food with the value of trust by asking questions and building relationships. And you’ll find some pretty great stories and delicious recipes in the process. None of it would be possible without the growing number of people that make up this team at Taste the Local Difference. To all of them, their passions and dedication to this work, I am grateful. Read through their thoughts, both here in this publication and online. Find the reason that resonates most with you and use it, every day, to drive your local purchasing in the next year.
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Find local food online! 5 easy steps for finding local farms, food & businesses. 1 Start by going to LocalDifference.org
2 Click “FIND FOOD & FARMS” in the top navigation drop down menu
3 Next, choose a category by clicking an icon
4 Refine your search results further by typing in a specific product and selecting a region
5 Click “FILTER RESULTS” – directory listing will appear based on your search criteria
Love Local? Let’s Connect! Beyond our printed Guides, we celebrate local food online everyday. Our website features over 1,900 Michigan farms, farmers markets, restaurants, wineries, breweries and other local food businesses. We make it easy for consumers to find local food in their community, with search functionality by product, growing practices, type of business and more. Plus, we keep our content stocked full of resources, local food recipes, stories and fun events. On social, we’re driving the online movement to give local food the love it deserves. Each time we post, we are highlighting a local farmer, sharing a recipe for what’s in season, and communicating the benefits of supporting your local economy. We use our outreach to educate and celebrate Michigan’s diverse agricultural scene. Celebrate local food with us online. Join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and email info@localdifference.org to subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter.
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QUALITY, LOCAL ECONOMY, HEALTH, TRUST & TASTE
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LIVE IN MICHIGAN from all over the state
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WHAT TO ASK? ASK A FARMER
BUY LOCAL, KNOW YOUR FOOD
Local food is becoming trendy throughout the country, but what does local really mean? Where did the produce come from? How was it grown? The only way to find out is to ask! To us, local food is more than a trend, and in order to maintain it’s value we have to ask questions. Here are a few simple tips for building trust and getting to know your food.
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WHAT TO ASK AT A FARMERS MARKET
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HOW SHOUL D I S T ORE T HIS?
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W H AT A RE YOUR G R O W ING P R AC T ICE S?
Farmers are masters of storage and preservation. It is literally their job to keep things fresh, so ask them for their tips and help cut down your food waste.
One of the most valuable parts of sourcing locally is having a relationship with the person who actually grew your food. If certain practices or certifications matter to you, ask them. Learn how they are maintaining these practices, see if your values align with theirs.
ASK A WAITER OR CHEF WHAT TO ASK AT A RESTAURANT
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C A N YOU T EL L ME A B OU T T HE L O C A L P R ODUCER S YOU USE?
Farm direct relationships are important to restaurants who are doing it well. We don’t need to get all Portlandia-like, but if they really know their farmers and actually purchase from them they should be able to share a lot more with you than just the name of the farm. · Who is the farmer? · Why do you source from that particular farm?
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For almost every person “local” means something different. So if the signage says local but there isn’t a city or farm listed, ask what it means. Is it the Midwest? Is it within the State? Is it within 100 miles? The only way to know if you're using a common language is to ask.
· How often do you buy from them? · What are their growing practices?
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HOW OF T EN D O YOU CH A NG E YOUR MENU?
A seasonal menu doesn’t have to change daily, but the frequency with which a menu changes can help tell how committed the chef is to seasonality and local availability.
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W H AT P OR T ION OF YOUR V EG E TA BL E S A RE G R O W N IN MICHIG A N?
Michigan is second only to California in its agricultural diversity. There are so many vegetables to choose from that can be locally sourced. So how well are they doing? If the number is low, ask them why. You can help educate and encourage chefs that aren’t fully embracing the amazing produce that Michigan has to offer.
W H AT D OE S L O C A L ME A N T O YOU?
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D O YOU BU Y L O C A L Y E A R - ROUND? IF NO T, W H Y?
Lots of people still think local food can only be found 4 months out of the year in Michigan. While availability certainly diminishes during the winter months, there are still a lot of products that stores could be selling. If we ask for more local products, retail stores will be creative and find ways to source more year round.
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United Bubbles of Mawby
734.433.7673 PurpleRoseTheatre.org
137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI
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urban Farms Urban Farms are revitalizing neighborhoods and cities. These enterprises are run by people who are connected to the landscape, growing food for people in their own communities.
GENESEE COUNTY Ganderponics Happy Little Greens Farm Little Flint Farm Miss Bee Haven Bee Farm Urban Fresh Farm
genesee SHIAWASSEE macomb livingston
INGHAM COUNTY Ancona Farms CBI’s Giving Tree Farm
jackson
washtenaw
wayne
Bailey GREENhouse and Urban Farm BEE WISE FARM
lenawee
CORIANDER KITCHEN
AND FARM
Diamante Gardens D-Town Farms Earthworks Urban Farm Fields of Plenty
oakland Ingham
CDC Farm and Fishery CITY COMMONS CSA
monroe
FISHEYE FARMS
Food Field Fractured Acre Farms Fresh Cut Detroit Flower Farm Georgia Street Community Collective
Bird Guyz Microgreens
Ghost Acre Farm
Half Barn Farm
Greydale Farms
Hunter Park Gardenhouse
Ile Ibeji Farm
Magnolia Farms
Keep Growing Detroit Farm
The Feral Field
Lawn Gone Food Farm
Urbandale Farm
Michigan Urban Farming Initiative
WASHTENAW county Farmer Awad’s Urban Farm FARMER BRUCE GROWING HOPE WE THE PEOPLE
GROWER’S ASSOCIATION
THE MUSHROOM FACTORY
Nurturing Our Seeds Oakland Avenue Urban Farm Occupy Yourself Agricultural Academy Ohana Gardens Pingree Farms PLANTED
WAYNE County Ambassador Fridge Artesian Farms Beaverland Farms
RECOVERYPARK FARMS
Ribbon Farm Hops Rising Pheasant Farms Singing Tree Gardens
Brother Nature Produce
Southwest Grows Urban Farm and Agroecology Hub
Buckets of Rain Gardens
Sunnyside Farms
Buffalo Street Farm
Spirit Farm
Brightmoor Flower Farm
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FARMING
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women farmers IN THE UNITED STATES
2012 2017
969,672
36% women farmers in the U.S.
1,227,461
In Michigan, the average age of women producers was 60, only 9% of women producers were under 35 years old [in 2017]
farms in michigan with a Women principal producer
2012 u.s. farms that have at least one
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decision-maker
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2017
56%
16,627
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said Farming
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primary
occupation
Women are more likely to...
• grow specialty crops • grow with organic practices • raise small animals such as chickens, goats, and pigs • manage the finances • keep the farm records
in 2017, in the united states
121k women
have been principal producers
> 5 years
Small farms sales of $50,000 or less accounted for:
110k women have been farming
6-10 years
76%
total farms
3%
total sales
Sources & Notes: 2017 Census of Agriculture USDA. National Agricultural Statistics Service. 2017 data from Bureau of Labor and Statistics *The USDA defines the principal producer as the person who runs the farm and makes the day-to-day management decisions.
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SPRING RECIPE
EMILIA MAUCK & BL AKE REETZ Eat Catering and Carry Out / Ann Arbor
Rh u bar b
custard pie
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough into a 9" pie plate
1 ¼ cups sugar
Stir dry ingredients together. Add eggs and vanilla, mix to incorporate. Add rhubarb and stir to combine. Pour mixture into the pie shell.
¼ cup flour
Roll out dough for a top crust. To make a lattice crust, roll out pie dough and cut into 8-10 strips, approximately 1" wide. Place 3-4 strips lengthwise across the top of the pie. Weave the remaining strips width-wise across the pie.
Pinch of salt
Crimp the edges. Bake at 350°F for approximately one hour. Let cool and enjoy!
¼ tsp nutmeg 3 eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract 4 cups of chopped rhubarb, cut into 1" pieces Enough pie dough for a double crust (2, 8 oz. portions – available at Eat!)
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DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS, ANOTHER TOOL FOR FARMERS. TRICIA PHELPS CEO
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Every farm is different. Like any business there isn’t one right way to operate. However, at least one goal is consistent among all farmers -- maintain a viable business. Diversity is considered a successful method of managing risk and creating financial stability for businesses of any size. For a farm, this means, exploring new markets, offering a variety of products, and extending the season in creative ways. Using these methods of diversification, Michigan farms build their customer base to stay competitive in a growing market.
Identifying these strengths leads to a more successful business. Farm owners contend with not only varied consumer markets, but also a dependency on the soil and climate. By planting a wide array of products, farms can experiment to see what works best for their business. This phase of business development involves critical observation; what thrives in this climate or soil type? What’s profitable? What does the farmer enjoy growing? What does the market demand?
With demand for local food on the rise, we’re seeing a natural shift in the type of locations it can be found: Farmers Markets, CSAs, Retail, Restaurant, Food Service, Meal Delivery, Vending Machines. Each one comes with a new audience and a set of challenges and opportunities that accompany them. Understanding consumer preferences is important to a farm’s success, and the growth of the local food movement in general.
“It’s different for everyone,” reflects Lada. “In general, there are some products that are more profitable than others, but there is a lot dictated by local market demand and soil quality.”
“The easiest gateway for most farms is to start with a CSA, and a natural add-on is going to markets and selling to restaurants,” explains Jill Lada, co-owner of Green Things Farm in Ann Arbor. She runs the certified organic 64 acre farm with her partner, Nate. Today, as their farm enters what Jill calls the “teenage years,” they are honing in on the models, distribution points, and products that fit their strengths.
In addition to understanding consumer preferences and the richness of their soil, farms in the Upper Peninsula deal with an even harsher climate than most. Seeds & Spores is a 22 year old family farm in Marquette. Approximately 440 miles north of Ann Arbor, the climate contrast is stark. Leanne Hatfield, co-owner of Seeds & Spores, cites examples of how they’ve developed their business in response. “We have such a short growing season and the weather can be so unpredictable, if you don’t diversify [your income], it’s hard to make it. The commercial kitchen, just like the hoop houses and online store, are a form of season extension for us.” The limited season is a contention for all Michigan farms, so developing ways to earn revenue across all the seasons stabilizes cash flow. With creativity and planning, farms throughout the state can thrive year round. Farming is unpredictable, and developing diversity in this business is a secret to success. In tandem, understanding the profitability of different products and revenue streams is the first step to longevity. All farmers, new or experienced, can use diversity as a tool to strengthen their finances, differentiate their businesses, and find stability.
Farms are expanding their markets in creative ways:
• Loyalty cards • Non-traditional CSA models
• Creating a value-add product • Meal delivery services
• Accepting credit cards • Packaged retail items
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WASHTENAW, JACKSON & LENAWEE COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 15
KAPNICK ORCHARDS
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ARBOR TEAS
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MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
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TENERA GRAINS (TEFFOLA)
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NATURE AND NURTURE SEEDS
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PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
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ANN ARBOR SEED COMPANY
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BASELINE FARM GRASSFED BEEF
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CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET
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COBBLESTONE FARM MARKET
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DEXTER FARMERS MARKET
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PREGITZER FARM MARKET
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DIXBORO FARMER'S MARKET
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SALINE FARMERS MARKET
FARMER BRUCE URBAN FARM
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SALINE WINTER FARMERS MARKET
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TANTRE FARM
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THE FARM AT ST. JOE'S
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THE LAND LOOM
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WE THE PEOPLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER
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FLUFFY BOTTOM FARMS
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FROSTY APPLE ORCHARD
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FUSILIER FAMILY FARMS AND GREENHOUSES GROWING HOPE URBAN FARM
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JACOB'S FRESH FARM
ZINGERMAN'S BAKEHOUSE ZINGERMAN'S COFFEE COMPANY ZINGERMAN'S CANDY FACTORY
RETAIL STORES 43
ARGUS FARM STOP, LIBERTY
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CULTIVATE COFFEE AND TAP HOUSE
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EAT CATERING & CARRY-OUT
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FRESH FORAGE GRANGE KITCHEN AND BAR
ALBION MALLEABLE BREWING COMPANY
MEAD
SAVA'S THE STANDARD BISTRO AND LARDER ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN
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ZILKE FARM KITCHEN ZINGERMAN'S CREAMERY
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ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN
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BLØM MEADWORKS
MISS KIM
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MCPHERSON LOCAL YPSILANTI FOOD CO-OP AND BAKERY
BREWERY 36
ARGUS FARM STOP, PACKARD CONSTELLATION COLLECTIVE
YPSILANTI FARMERS MARKETS
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RESTAURANTS & BARS
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WASHTENAW, JACKSON & LENAWEE COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
734-794-6255 a2gov.org/market 315 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR SEED COMPANY a2seeds.com Ann Arbor
BASELINE FARM GRASSFED BEEF
734-680-3883 baselinefarm.com 7861 Strawberry Lake Road, Dexter
CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET
734-593-6806 chelseafarmersmkt.org 1010 S Main Street, Chelsea
COBBLESTONE FARM MARKET
734-478-4772 cobblestonefarmmarket.org 2781 Packard Road, Ann Arbor
DEXTER FARMERS MARKET
734-426-8303 dextermi.gov/farmers-market 3233 Alpine Street, Dexter
DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET
734-707-1607 dixborofarmersmarket.org 5221 Church Road, Ann Arbor
FARMER BRUCE URBAN FARM
313-694-9186 farmerbrucebrand.com Ypsilanti
FLUFFY BOTTOM FARMS
fluffybottomfarms.com 10750 Jerusalem Road, Chelsea
FROSTY APPLE ORCHARD
734-426-2863 frostyappleorchard.com 6884 Walsh Road, Dexter
FUSILIER FAMILY FARMS AND GREENHOUSES
734-320-6062 fusilierfamilyfarms.com 16400 Herman Road, Manchester
GROWING HOPE URBAN FARM
734-786-8401 growinghope.net 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
JACOB'S FRESH FARM
517-250-1222 jacobsfreshfarm.com 19560 Waterloo Road, Chelsea
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NATURE AND NURTURE SEEDS
734-929-0802 natureandnurtureseeds.com 7100 Marshall Road, Dexter
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
734-881-7195 pittsfield-mi.gov/farmersmarket 6201 W Michigan Ave, Ann Arbor
PREGITZER FARM MARKET
517-240-4600 pregitzerfarmmarket.com 6870 Territorial Road, Munith
SALINE FARMERS MARKET
734-681-0860 cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket Ann Arbor Saline Road, Saline 1/2 Block South of Michigan Ave
SALINE WINTER FARMERS MARKET
734-681-0860 cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket 7265 Saline Ann Arbor Road, Saline
TANTRE FARM
734-475-4323 tantrefarm.com 2510 Hayes Road, Chelsea
THE FARM AT ST. JOE'S
734-712-HOOP stjoefarm.wordpress.com 5557 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti
THE LAND LOOM
231-313-8489 thelandloom.com 4400 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor Township
WE THE PEOPLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER
734-757-5067 wethepeoplegrowersassociation.com 1633 Knowles, Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI FARMERS MARKETS
734-707-1795 growinghope.net/farmers-markets/ ypsilanti/ 16 South Washington Street, Ypsilanti Depot Town Mkt: 100 Rice Sreet, Ypsilanti
KAPNICK ORCHARDS
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734-428-7872 manchesterfarmmarket.com ChiBroil Park, Manchester
517-423-7419 kapnickorchards.com 4245 Rogers Hwy, Britton
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RESTAURANTS & BARS CULTIVATE COFFEE AND TAP HOUSE
MISS KIM
734-275-0099 misskimannarbor.com 415 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor
SAVA'S
734-623-2233 savasannarbor.com 216 S State Street, Ann Arbor Visit our community space next time you are in Ypsi. Coffee roasted in house, 36 beers on tap, craft cocktails & local eats.
THE STANDARD BISTRO AND LARDER
cultivateypsi.org 307 N River Street, Ypsilanti
734-263-2543 thestandardbistro.com 5827 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
EAT CATERING & CARRY-OUT
ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN
734-213-7011 eatannarbor.com 1906 Packard, Ann Arbor
734-663-3354 zingermansdeli.com 422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor
FRESH FORAGE
ZINGERMAN'S ROADHOUSE
734-663-3663 zingermansroadhouse.com 2501 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
MEAD Fresh Forage uses local & foraged ingredients to craft delectable bowls in a healthy, convenient, environmentally-friendly way.
BLØM MEADWORKS
GRANGE KITCHEN AND BAR
AGRICOLE FARM STOP
ALBION MALLEABLE BREWING COMPANY
734-389-8880 agricolefarmstop.com 118 N Main Street, Chelsea
517-343-2202 albionmalleable.com 420 S Superior Street, Albion
ARGUS FARM STOP, LIBERTY
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS
734-997-5448 argusfarmstop.com 1200 Packard, Ann Arbor
TENERA GRAINS (TEFFOLA)
517-425-1876 teneragrains.com 14191 Calhoun Road, Addison
ZINGERMAN'S BAKEHOUSE
734-548-9729 drinkblom.com 100 S 4th Ave #110, Ann Arbor
CONSTELLATION COLLECTIVE
847-877-9692 constellationfood.com 12 Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor
MCPHERSON LOCAL
734-761-2095 zingermansbakehouse.com 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor
734-237-7509 mcphersonlocal.com 105 North Ann Arbor, Saline
ZINGERMAN'S COFFEE COMPANY
YPSILANTI FOOD CO-OP AND BAKERY
734-483-1354 ypsifoodcoop.org 312 N River Sreet, Ypsilanti
734-929-6060 zingermanscoffee.com 3723 Plaza Dr #5, Ann Arbor
ZINGERMAN'S CANDY FACTORY
At Bløm, we create dry, sparkling, sessions meads and ciders from Michigan ingredients. Fermented in downtown Ann Arbor.
734-213-2200 argusfarmstop.com 325 W Liberty, Ann Arbor
ARGUS FARM STOP, PACKARD
ARBOR TEAS
734-994-7698 arborteas.com 1342 N Main Street, Ann Arbor
734-277-1922 zingermanscandy.com 3723 Plaza Dr #3, Ann Arbor
734-887-6655 freshforage.com 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
734-995-2107 grangekitchenandbar.com 118 W Liberty, Ann Arbor
RETAIL STORES
BREWERY
ZILKE FARM KITCHEN
734-508-7034 zilkefarmkitchen.com 1115 Dexter Street, Milan
ZINGERMAN'S CREAMERY
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734-929-0500 zingermanscreamery.com 3723 Plaza Dr #2, Ann Arbor
ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN
734-663-3354 zingermansdeli.com 422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor
MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Abby's Acres
Ann Arbor Township
Alber Orchard and Cider Mill Manchester
Albion Farmers Market Albion
Back 40 Bee Farm Manchester
Community Farm of Ann Arbor Chelsea
Crop Spot Farm Ann Arbor
Devulder's Farm Grass Lake
Dexter Blueberry Farm Dexter
Frog Holler Organic Farm Brooklyn
Golden Fleece Farm Grass Lake
Great Lakes Permadynamics Grass Lake
Green Things Farm Ann Arbor
Berry Hill Farm
Dexter Cider Mill
Harnois Farm
Black Locust Gardens
Dexter Winter Marketplace
Hickory Oak Farm
Chelsea
Dexter
Black Pearl Gardens Ann Arbor
Carpenter Farms Adrian
Champion Farms Chelsea
Clinton Farmers Market Clinton
Dexter
Dexter
Ernst Farms Ann Arbor
Feral Daughters Farm Manchester
Field Farms Dexter
Webster Township Ypsilanti
Indian Brook Trout Farm Jackson
Kelly Farms Dexter
Marilla Field + Flora
Sanger Farm
Two Track Acres
Needle-Lane Farms
Seeley Farm
Vestergaard Farms
Nightshade Farm Industries
Slow Farm
Westside Farmers Market
Ann Arbor Tipton
Ann Arbor
Old Pine Farm Manchester
Our Family Farm Manchester
Prochaska Farms Tecumseh
Radicle Roots Community Farm Ann Arbor
Rocky Oak Farms Albion
Lesser Farm
Rowe's Produce Farm
Linder Farms
Sand Hill Apiaries
Dexter Dexter
Ypsilanti Munith
Chelsea
Ann Arbor Ann Arbor
Songbird Farm
Grass Lake Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
White Lotus Farms
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Whitney Farmstead
Ypsilanti
Steinhauser Farms Ann Arbor
Stella Matutina Farm
Ann Arbor Ann Arbor
Wiard's Orchard Ypsilanti
Wilson's Farm Tipton
Grass Lake
Wolfe Orchard
Tecumseh Farmers Market at The Market on Evans
Zilke Vegetable Farm
Tecumseh
Tipton
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FARMERS P OP - UP
MARKET BAILEY SAMP
NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator
“The pea shoots are so delicious! Why haven’t I had these before?” While pumpkins and rainbow carrots are always the most popular items among the elementary school students at pop-up farmers’ markets, kids have the opportunity to try new local produce as well. These annual markets are intended to introduce students to local agriculture, give them an opportunity to meet local farmers, and develop financial literacy. On their school’s market day, students await eagerly for their gym or lawn to transform into a real farmers’ market! Parents are asked to give their kids $1-5 to spend at the market and farmers generously price items accordingly with items in the 25 cent to $5 range to make sure everyone can participate. Teachers are given vouchers to shop for fresh produce with the students, gather everyone’s favorite items, and make delicious recipes back in the classroom. Plus, family and community members are invited to join the market. Not only are the pop-ups fun and educational, but they also create meaningful conversations about local food among elementary students. As the momentum continues to build with support of teachers, parents, staff, and farmers, we hope to continue facilitating these events. It’s hard not to smile after hearing children repeatedly say, “this is our favorite day of the year!”
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As the program grows, more schools are looking to apply. To ensure your school has a competitive application, consider the following tips: 1. Learn About the Program and Determine Your Eligibility. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program? Are you located in prosperity region 2, 4, 6, 8, or 9? Yes to both questions means you are eligible to apply. Look for news this summer to see if the program has expanded to an even larger geographic region. Brush up on program specifics at tencentsmichigan.org. 2. Gather Information to Support Your Application. Applications are typically due in August, so start collecting information now. List out how you will source, prepare, and menu Michigan produce for your school meals. Consider the techniques and equipment you will use. 3. Plan Your Marketing and Outreach. Brainstorm ideas for how you can market and promote Michigan grown products in your school. Consider the types of educational activities you could carry out to increase student knowledge and consumption of Michigan grown produce and legumes. Who could help you? Can you track or evaluate any of these activities? 4. Refine Your Ask. Whatever funding you apply for, remember you will have to match it. Start small—you don’t have to apply for full funding. 5. Reach Out, Stay Connected, Get Involved. Have questions? Need support? Visit the program’s “Tools for Schools” page (tencentsmichigan.org/toolsforschools), reach out to the 10 Cents a Meal team, and join the 10 Cents a Meal Network (tencentsmichigan.org/join). Share 10 Cents Resources with your community and encourage them to sign on in support (tencentsmichigan.org/supporters) and contact their state legislators.
Cultivating Strong Children and Communities KELLY WILSON, RDN
Director of Community Partners
Healthy food for kids? Check! New markets for farmers? Check! Increased flexibility for schools? Check! The 10 Cents A Meal For School Kids & Farms pilot program provides all this and more across Michigan. By matching up to 10 cents per school meal, Michigan’s K-12 education budget funds this pilot program for purchasing Michigan grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Participating schools offer greater diversity in their fruit and vegetable choices (i.e. purple cauliflower, colored carrots, fresh berries), engage students in taste tests and other educational activities, reduce their food waste, and build relationships with area farmers. Students at these schools consume more fresh fruits and vegetables and farmers in these communities connect to new, stable markets. The program has deep impacts, bipartisan support and is a win for school kids, schools, farmers and our local communities.
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COLLABORATION Builds a Stronger Food System KELLY WILSON, RDN
Director of Community Partners
What do you think of when you hear the word “co-op”? Likely, you envision a small health food store or your local credit union. However, these are just two examples of the many businesses with a cooperative structure. According to the International Cooperative Alliance, “cooperatives are people-centered enterprises owned, controlled and run by and for their members to realize common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations.” Cooperatives are value-driven and operate with fairness, equality and social justice at the heart of their business. Cooperatives can generate greater profit for members, provide services at lower price points, and help businesses access previously inaccessible markets. Food based cooperatives exist in every sector of the food system from farm to retail. Currently, agricultural-based cooperatives exist in three broad categories: marketing cooperatives, farm supply cooperatives, and service cooperatives. Marketing cooperatives can give farmers collective bargaining power and the ability to aggregate product to tap into new markets. Farm supply cooperatives provide farmers access to inputs and tools at wholesale rates while service cooperatives reduce the cost of necessary business tools (i.e. on-farm technology or insurance). In Michigan, we have many strong examples of cooperatives throughout our food system. At the farm level, many farms choose to sell their goods together through collaborative CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs like the City Commons CSA. Wholesale marketing groups, like Grown in
Detroit and the Michigan Flower Growers Cooperative, are also growing in popularity. These models help farmers streamline their businesses, share risks, and access a broader customer base. Value-added producers in Michigan also benefit from cooperative-like business models. Commercial kitchen space is expensive and difficult for most small businesses to attain. While not formally organized as cooperatives, shared commercial kitchens like Detroit Kitchen Connect and Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen provide similar benefits: affordable access to resources and a shared risk environment. Food business incubators, like Food Lab Detroit, also increase access to tools, resources, and services at affordable rates for food entrepreneurs. In the retail sector, several Michigan stores (i.e. Deroit People’s Food Co-op and Ypsilanti Food Co-op) follow cooperative models. In these stores, member-owners provide capital to the business and receive discounts in return. Regardless of membership status, anyone is able to shop at these stores. In addition to providing healthy food options and improved food access, these cooperatives also invest in their communities through educational activities and events. Cooperation and collaboration among food businesses is not a new concept. However, as the food and farming sector in Michigan continues to grow, more businesses are following cooperative structures to mitigate risks and grow in sustainable ways. These models fortify businesses, reflecting that we truly are stronger together.
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Shaping the Future of Flint with
Garden-Based
Education The Crim Fitness Foundation and FoodCorps secure an equitable garden-centered approach to nutrition education for Flint’s youth Flint, Michigan has long been in the national spotlight as a post-industrial failure. This community, with its crumbling infrastructure, lead-tainted water, and low performing school districts, paints a bleak picture for the future of what was once an epicenter of industrial might. Despite these crisis centered headlines, the residents of Flint share an optimistic view of their community and its future. Today, Flint is a model of sustainable development and resilience thanks to the work of incredible community members. Flint’s new Master Plan is trenched in equity, community involvement and sustainability. Downtown development has exploded, supporting small business development and an effort to replace condemned properties with green spaces is transforming neighborhoods . Despite this important progress, Flint’s youth continue to bear the brunt of the problems inherited from previous generations. To support youth in Flint, FoodCorps, a national nonprofit focused on increasing students’ access to and knowledge of healthy foods, has service members in the city’s schools. Each public school now features dedicated garden space with a FoodCorps service member providing education to support a school-wide culture of health. FoodCorps has been involved in the Flint community for nearly a decade. Over that time, student familiarity with and preference for fruits and vegetables have steadily increased.
The Crim Fitness Foundation, a community-based non-profit in Flint, hosts five FoodCorps service members and runs the Crim Gardens program. This program rekindles the narrative of good food in the context of family and community. FoodCorps members use the Crim Gardens curriculum which provides tools for hands-on learning in the garden, classrooms and lunchroom. Development and improvement of school garden sites, in collaboration with the FoodCorps program, ensures consistent garden-based nutrition education for Flint students. Simultaneously with this program, there has been a tenfold increase in the number of community and teaching gardens in Flint. With the assistance of local funding, Crim Gardens continues to incorporate a common-core tied curriculum with standardized garden features and educational signage throughout its 10 sites. Integrating local food production and healthy eating into a normal school day supports our youth to do the great things that this city needs to continue its ascent.
Mackenzie Thrower is the Nutrition Program Manager at the Crim Fitness Foundation in Flint, MI. Contact him if you're interested in supporting Garden-Based education in Flint at mthrower@crim.org. Find out more about the various programs offered by the Crim Fitness Foundation at www.crim.org.
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GENESEE COUNTY
OAKLAND COUNTY
Lafever
Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill
Montrose Orchards
Erwin Orchards
Chestnuts / September-October Cherries, Blueberries / July-August
Misty Meadows Lavender Farm
Lavender, Sunflowers, Tomatoes / June-August
Spicer Orchards
Strawberries, Cherries, Cherries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Plums, Apples, Plums, Pumpkins / June-October
THREAD CREEK FARM
Fall Decor, Pumpkins / September-October
Pumpkins / October
Asparagus, Sweet Cherries, Raspberries, Apples, Pumpkins / May-October Apples, Pumpkins / September-November
Middleton Berry Farm Polk Around Farm
Blake Farms
Diederich’s Berry & Produce Farm Asparagus, Strawberries, Produce / May-September
Gruber’s Farm
Raspberries, Chestnuts / July-October
JACKSON COUNTY PREGITZER FARM MARKET Pumpkins / September-October
Sodt’s Berry Farm
Strawberries, Blueberries / June-August
LENAWEE COUNTY Gust Brothers’ Pumpkin Farm
Flowers, Pumpkins / September-October
KAPNICK ORCHARDS
Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes, Pumpkins / June-October
Keeney Orchards
Apples / September-October
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Tomatoes / July-October
Hy’s Cider Mill
Apples, Pumpkins / September-November
Miller’s Big Red Greenhouses & Cider Mill
Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries and Strawberries / June-October
Stony Creek Orchard and Cider Mill Apples / September-November
Westview Orchard and Adventure Farm
Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Apples, Pumpkins / June-October
MONROE COUNTY Bennett’s Orchard
Apples / September-October
Erie Orchards & Cider Mill
Apples, Blueberries, Peaches / July-October
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WASHTENAW COUNTY Alber Orchard and Cider Mill Apples / September-October
Berry Hill Farm
Raspberries / July-October
Dexter Blueberry Farm Blueberries / August
Donahee Farms
Pumpkins / September-October
FROSTY APPLE ORCHARD Apples / September-November
Rowe’s Produce Farm
Peas, Strawberries / June-July
Slow Farm
Asparagus, Corn, Cucumbers, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes / June-October
Wasem Fruit Farm
Apples, Pears, Pumpkins, Raspberries / July-October
Apples / September-October
Hazen’s Farm
Stotz Berry Farm
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washtenaw
Gust Brothers
Strawberries / June
Whittakers Berry Farm Strawberries / June
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WAYNE COUNTY
Pumpkins, Flowers, Fall Decorations / September-October
Blueberries, Raspberries / July-September
livingston
Beans, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini / June-August
Degroot’s Strawberries Strawberries / June
Ingham
Blueberries / July-August
MACOMB COUNTY
Apples / September-October
macomb oakland
Asparagus, Strawberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Pumpkins / May-October
Balzer Blueberries
Clearview Orchards
genesee SHIAWASSEE
Long Family Orchard Farm & Cider Mill
INGHAM COUNTY Blueberries / July-August
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Bird’s Big Punk’ns
Pumpkins, Raspberries / September-October
Obstbaum Orchards
Sandy Acres Blueberry Farm Blueberries / July
INGHAM COUNT Y
South Lansing Farmers Market
FRESH
LOCAL
FOOD Open every Thursday evening through summer! 800 W Barnes Ave, Lansing / St. Casimir Church Parking Lot
• HOURS: 3-7PM / Every Thursday, May-October
Nestled in the heart of Lansing’s Moores Park Neighborhood, the South Lansing Farmers Market is a dynamic social gathering space that offers something for everyone. In addition to the wide variety of vendors, the market features weekly live music performances and an exciting raffle. Featuring everything from handmade noodles to locally made soap, shoppers can purchase fresh produce, agricultural products, and artisan goods directly from local growers, bakers,and crafters. For those with immediate food cravings, there are plenty of delicious options from vendors and food trucks, such as Ukrainian pierogi, Mexican tamales, and southern BBQ. Local blues, jazz, and folk music fill the air at each market. Plus, on special occasions, shoppers are treated to performances and community dance lessons by the Shahira Dancers, a local belly dance troupe. This jingly performance has become a fan favorite for vendors and shoppers alike.
KATHIE DUNBAR
Executive Director of the South Lansing Community Development Association
Another great reason to spend time at the market is the weekly raffle. There’s a winner every 10 minutes! Vendors and local businesses provide dozens of products and services to be raffled. All money raised supports programs that help lower-income families access affordable healthy food. The market is a program of South Lansing Community Development Association, which, among other things, supports home and community gardeners, provides nutrition education programs, and teaches individuals and families using SNAP benefits how to stretch their food dollars. The South Lansing Farmer Market accepts cash, credit cards, EBT and DUFB, as well WIC Project Fresh and Senior Market Fresh coupons. The market is fully accessible, pet friendly, and offers plenty of on-site parking for cars and bikes.
For more information visit www.southlansing.org.
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INGHAM, LIVINGSTON, SHIAWASSEE & GENESSEE COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 1
ALLEN FARMERS MARKET
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BEE WISE FARMS
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BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET
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EAST LANSING FARMERS MARKET
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EASTERN INGHAM FARMERS MARKET
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ELEMENTAL FOODS
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FARM & FOREST
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FLINT FARMERS MARKET
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GRAND BLANC CITY FARMERS MARKET
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GRAZING FIELDS FARM
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HILLCREST FARMS
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HUFFMAN'S HOMESTEAD
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LAETUS PULLUS FARM
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RED HAVEN FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT
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THE LAUNDRY
RETAIL STORES 14
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
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MIFFS WOMEN IN AG (WIA) FARM DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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SOUTH LANSING FARMERS MARKET
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THREAD CREEK FARM
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TITUS FARMS
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TRILLIUM WOOD FARM
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UHLIANUKS SPECIALTIES FROM THE FARM
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WESTWIND FARM
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WINDEMERE FARM
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ZUMO ECO FARM
FOOD HUBS 28
FLINT FRESH FOOD HUB
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ALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER VEGGIE BOX
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MARJIE'S GLUTEN FREE PANTRY
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SIMPLY FRESH MARKET
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THE LOCAL GROCER
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THE OLD TOWN GENERAL STORE
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CRUST – A BAKING CO.
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INGHAM, LIVINGSTON, SHIAWASSEE & GENESSEE COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS ALLEN FARMERS MARKET
517-999-3911 allenneighborhoodcenter.org/food/market 1611 E Kalamazoo Street, Lansing
RESTAURANTS GRAND BLANC CITY FARMERS MARKET
BEE WISE FARMS
810-694-1118 cityofgrandblanc.com/news/farmersmarket Grand Blvd., Grand Blanc
BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET
517-231-2240 grazingfields.com 1300 Mt Hope Hwy, Charlotte
517-492-7474 beewisefarms.com 703 S Francis Ave, Lansing
810-955-1471 brightoncoc.org 200 N First Street, Brighton (Municipal Parking Lot)
EAST LANSING FARMERS MARKET
517-319-6823 cityofeastlansing.com/farmersmarket 280 Valley Court, East Lansing
EASTERN INGHAM FARMERS MARKET
517-525-5293 McCormick Park, Williamston
ELEMENTAL FOODS
248-854-9704 elementalfoodsinc.com 8361 N. Clio Road, Mount Morris
FARM & FOREST
248-225-8076 1270 Hagadorn Road, Mason
FLINT FARMERS MARKET
810-232-1399 flintfarmersmarket.com 300 East First Street, Flint
GRAZING FIELDS FARM
HILLCREST FARMS
517-455-6580 5858 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton Rapids
HUFFMAN'S HOMESTEAD
810-447-0024 huffmanshomestead.com 10374 Lennon Road, Swartz Creek
LAETUS PULLUS FARM
517-755-8572 laetuspullusfarm.com Beardslee Road, Perry
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
517-853-4600 meridian.mi.us/visitors/things-to-do/tryour-farmers-market 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos
MIFFS WOMEN IN AG (WIA) FARM DEVELOPMENT CENTER
miffs.org/services/farming_centers/ wia_farm_development_center Genesys Health System/ Health Park Campus, Grand Blanc
SOUTH LANSING FARMERS MARKET
517-374-5700 southlansing.org 800 W Barnes Ave, Lansing
THREAD CREEK FARM
810-694-4335 3305 East Hill Road, Grand Blanc
TITUS FARMS
517-910-3002 titusfarms.com 3765 Meridian Road, Leslie
TRILLIUM WOOD FARM
517-655-4555 trilliumwoodfarm.com 1585 Frost Road, Williamston
UHLIANUKS SPECIALTIES FROM THE FARM
RED HAVEN FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT
517-679-6309 eatredhaven.com 4480 S Hagadorn Road, Okemos
THE LAUNDRY
810-629-8852 lunchandbeyond.com 125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton
FOOD HUBS FLINT FRESH FOOD HUB 810-618-5293 flintfresh.org 3325 East Court Street, Flint
ALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER VEGGIE BOX
allenneighborhoodcenter.org/veggie-box 1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing
810-688-4034 3781 Hutchinson Road, North Branch
RETAIL STORES
WESTWIND FARM
MARJIE'S GLUTEN FREE PANTRY
810-701-8151 westwindmilling.com 11487 Reid Road, Swartz Creek
810-714-0959 marjiespantry.com 106 S Leroy Street, Fenton
WINDEMERE FARM
SIMPLY FRESH MARKET
517-204-3682 windemerefarm.net 13859 S Colby Road, Perry
ZUMO ECO FARM
517-488-7144 zumoecofarm.org 5070 Zimmer Road, Williamston
810-360-4292 simplyfreshmarket.com 9984 E Grand River Ave, Brighton
THE LOCAL GROCER
810-285-9900 601 Martin L King Ave, Flint
THE OLD TOWN GENERAL STORE 517-487-6847 oldtown-generalstore.com 408 E Grand River Ave, Lansing
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS CRUST – A BAKING CO.
FIND LOCAL FOOD, EVERYWHERE YOU GO. Click “Find Food & Farms” to start your search localdifference.org/findlocalfood
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810-629-8882 crustandbeyond.com 104 W Caroline Street, Fenton
FOSTORIA BREAD FACTORY 416 August Drive, Fostoria
HAPPY GIRL GRANOLA 989-494-0046 happygirlgranola.com 821 W Main Street, Owosso
MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Almar Orchards
Clear Creek
Flushing
Eaton Rapids
Applegarth Honey
Clearview Orchards
Bailey GREENhouse & Urban Farm
Country Mill Farms
Fowlerville
East Lansing
Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga Onondaga
Black Oak Farm Break O' Day Farm Webberville
Brines Farm
St Johns
Davison Farmers Market Degroot's Strawberries Gregory
Webberville
Chapman Family Farm
Downtown Owosso Farmers Market
Stockbridge
Chessfrog Farms
Howell
Crosby Mint Farm
Diederich's Berry & Produce Farm
Whitmore Lake
Circle W Ranch
Charlotte
Davison
Byron
Flint
Haslett
Owosso
Eaton Rapids Medical Center Farmer's Market Eaton Rapids
Family Circle Centennial Farm
Howell's Sunday Farmers Market
Fenton Farmers Market
Kern Road Farm
Stockbridge
Fenton
Firesign Family Farm Whitmore Lake
Full Circle Organic Farms Howell
Gruber's Farm Williamston
Hay Creek Heritage Farm Pinckney
Hazen's Farm Howell
Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery Onondaga
Honest Eats Farm Stockbridge
Howell
Fowlerville
Lake Divide Farm Stockbridge
Linden Farmers Market Linden
Little Flint Farm Flint
Magnolia Farms Lansing
McCallum Orchard and Cider Mill Jeddo
Michigan State University Student Organic Farm
Noka Homestead
Stone E River Ranch
Owosso Organics
Stone Hedge Farm
Owosso Original Farmers Market
Stony Creek Farm
Gregory
Owosso
Owosso
Peckham Farms Lansing
Porter's Orchard Goodrich
Raindance Organic Farm Whitmore Lake
Red House Ranch Swartz Creek
Renegade Acres Howell
Roeske Farms
Holt
Hartland
New Day Gardens
Spicer Orchards
Flushing
Eagle
Mason
Mayville
Swallowtail Farm Mason
Ten Hens Farm Bath
The Feral Field Lansing
Urbandale Farm Lansing
Van Dyk Farms Imlay City
Weekly Greens CSA Flint
Zatkovich Pastures Stockbridge
Fenton
TESTIMONIALS
We can’t keep the magazine stocked at our restaurant it goes so fast; people see what farms we’re affiliated with because of the branding and seek us out for that reason. Now farmers approach us more to get on board. It truly helps that TLD is recognized throughout Michigan and tourists see it, and seek it out when looking where to spend their money. I find myself wanting more branding opportunities with TLD to advance that. I personally love the idea that it also opens the door for me, as a restaurant and small business owner, to buy more local.
Taste the Local Difference provides a rich source of information for both Michigan market-goers, vendors, and staff alike. This publication is jampacked with a wide variety of articles including recipes, business and organization spotlight pieces, directory information for local farms, businesses and CSAs, advertisement opportunities for local businesses, historical pieces and so much more! TLD helps spread the word about local food systems in an entertaining and visually appealing format—a feat that is by no means easy, and is immeasurably helpful to the farm to table movement.
–ERIC PETERSON Head Chef at The Fresh Palate, Alpena
–RENEE HENRY Assistant Market Manager Ann Arbor Farmers Market
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MI Fresh Forage / Ann Arbor
INGREDIENTS Ribeye or similar quality steaks (around 4 lbs total) 18 stalks of asparagus ½ tsp minced garlic Salt & pepper Small shish kabob skewers Serves 12 as an appetizer
Cut each steak in half lengthwise and trim the fat from each piece (cutting off the connective tissue makes flattening the steaks much easier). Season the top of each piece with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ tsp of pepper, and ½ tsp minced garlic. Use a meat tenderizer to gently pound and flatten steaks until less than ¼ inch thick. Be careful not to pound too thin, or wrapping becomes difficult as steak will fall apart. Each piece of steak should end up about 2-3 inches wide and 6 to 8 inches long. After pounding each steak flat, flip steak over and place 3 spears of trimmed asparagus such that each end sticks out either side of the steak by 2 inches. Roll from one end to the other as tightly as possible. Steak will overlap itself several times, which helps hold everything together. Secure with small shish kabob skewers going through the rollatini. Grill on extremely hot grill for 1-2 minutes per side keeping an eye not to burn the beef. High heat is essential as it provides a fantastic flavor on the beef, and cooks the asparagus just enough that it still retains its crunch! Allow to cool for 1 or 2 minutes, then carefully slice on a bias each piece in two. Serve with the steak side down on a platter with asparagus tips facing upward.
Beer, Cider, Spirits & Wine GENESEE COUNTY Fenton Winery and Brewery Lynchpin Beer Company Redline Brewing Company Redwoods Steakhouse Tenacity Brewing
INGHAM COUNTY
OAKLAND COUNTY
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Ascension Brewing Company Axle Brewing Company B. Nektar Meadery Black Lotus Brewing Co. Cellarman’s CJ’s Brewing Company Draught Horse Brewery DRAFTING TABLE
MACOMB COUNTY
734 Brewing Company Ann Arbor Distilling Company Arbor Brewing Company Brewpub - Ann Arbor Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery - Ypsilanti Biercamp BLØM MEADWORKS
Bad Brewing Company BREWING COMPANY Eaglemonk Pub and Brewery Exferimentation Brewing Ellison Brewery + Spirits Farmington Brewing Company Lansing Brewing Company Filmore 13 Brewery Midtown Brewing Company Griffin Claw Brewing Company Old Nation Brewing Company HOMEGROWN Ozone’s Brewhouse BREWING COMPANY Jolly Pumpkin - Royal Oak Kickstand Brewing Company Lily’s Seafood Grill and 127 Brewing Brewery Motor City Gas Albion Malleable Brewing Company North Center Brewing Company Chateau Aéronautique Winery Northern Oak Brewery Cherry Creek Old School Parker’s Hilltop Brewery House Winery River’s Edge Brewing Company Grand River Brewery & Distillery River Rouge Brewing Company Ironbark Brewing Company Roak Brewing Co. Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Rochester Mills Beer Winery and Brewery Company Poison Frog Brewery Royal Oak Brewery Sandhill Crane Vineyards Rustic Leaf Brewing Tootsie’s Brewery Schramm’s Mead Third Monk Brewing Company Urbanrest Brewing Company Valentine Distilling Black Fire Winery Witch's Hat Brewing Cotton Brewing Company Woodward Avenue Brewers Ferndale Flying Otter Winery Pentamere Winery Tecumseh Brewing Company
Blue Tractor Brewery Chelsea Alehouse Brewery CULTIVATE COFFEE
AND TAPHOUSE Edelbrau Brewing Company Grizzly Peak Brewing Company HOMES Brewery Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery Ann Arbor Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen- Dexter Original Gravity Brewing Company Pileated Brewing Company Pointless Brewery and Theater Salt Springs Brewery Stony Lake Brewing Co. Townies Brewery Ugly Dog Distillery Unity Vibrations Wolverine State Brewing Co. Ypsi Alehouse
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LENAWEE COUNTY
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY Aberrant Ales Block Brewing Company Brewery Becker Eternity Brewing Company
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Baffin Brewing Company Blakes Cider and Winery Brooks Brewing Brown Iron Brewhouse Dragonmead Brewery Falling Down Beer Company Filipo Marc Winery Great Baraboo Brewing Company Kuhnhenn Brewing Co. Sage Creek Winery Sherwood Brewing Company Superior Lakes Village Winery Washington Street Wine House Westview Orchards & Winery Youngblood Vineyard
Wayne County Atwater Brewing Co. Batch Brewing Co. Brew Detroit Canton Brew Works CJs Brewing Company Dearborn Brewing Detroit Beer Co. Detroit City Distillery Detroit Vineyards Downey Brewing Co. Eastern Market Brewing Co. Fort Street Brewery Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery Liberty Street Brewing Co. Motor City Brewing Works North Center Brewing Company Rusted Crow Distillery Two James Spirits
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SEASONAL GUIDE
FRUIT
SPRING MAR
APR
Summer MAY
JUN
JUL
APPLES APRICOTS
JUL
BL ACKBERRIES BLUEBERRIES
JUL
CANTALOUPE CHERRIES
JUL
FALL AUG
SEP
OCT
AUG
SEP
OCT
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SEP
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SEP
OCT
GRAPES
SEP
OCT
AUG JUN
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PLUMS
AUG
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MAY
SASK ATOONS STRAWBERRIES WATERMELON
NOV
AUG AUG
RHUBARB
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SEP
PEARS
RASPBERRIES
DEC
AUG SEP
PEACHES
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AUG
CRANBERRIES
NECTARINES
winter
JUN
JUL AUG
SEP PRODUCE IN STORAGE
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VeggIes
SPRING MAR
APR
Summer MAY
JUN
JUL
FALL AUG
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OCT
ARUGUL A
HOOP HOUSE
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
ASIAN GREENS
HOOP HOUSE
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
MAY
JUN
ASPARAGUS
winter NOV
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AUG
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OCT
BROCCOLI
JUN
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OCT
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OCT
NOV
OCT
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CABBAGE
JUL
AUG
CARROTS
JUL
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SEP
OCT
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CAULIFLOWER
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
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CELERY
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JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
HOOP
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JUL
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OCT
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EGGPL ANT
JUL
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SEP
GARLIC
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GREEN BEANS
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JUN
JUL
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OCT
JUN
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HOOP
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COLL ARDS
HOOP HOUSE HOOP HOUSE
MAY
CORN CUCUMBERS
HOOP
K ALE
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KOHLRABI LET TUCE
HOOP
LEEKS MUSHROOMS
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MAR
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JUN
ONIONS PARSNIPS
APR
PEAS
MAY MAY
JUN
PEPPERS
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POTATOES PUMPKINS RADISHES
HOOP
MAY
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RUTABAGA SAL AD GREENS SCALLIONS SPINACH
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SUMMER SQUASH
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WINTER SQUASH SWEET POTATOES TOMATOES TURNIPS
HOOP MAY
JUN
DEC
HOOP HOUSE
OCT
JUN
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FEB
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JUN
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BRUSSEL SPROUTS
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Find a Farm ers M arket near you !
COMMUNIT Y
Farmers Markets
The beautiful community markets throughout small towns and cities where farmers sell fresh produce direct to consumers and specialty producers vend their locally made goods.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
SNAP Double Up Food Bucks WIC Project FRESH Senior Project FRESH Hoophouses for Health Prescription for Health
FARMERS MARKETS AT THE CAPITAL July 25, Aug 22, Sept 19: Th (9 AM–2 PM)
Holt Farmers Market
Jan–Dec: Sa (9 AM–2 PM) May–Sept: F (2–6 PM)
Mason Area Farmers Market Jul–Sept: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)
GENESEE COUNTY CITY OF GRAND BLANC FARMERS MARKET May–Oct: Su (10 AM–3 PM)
Davison Farmers Market
Year Round: T, Th, Sa (8 AM–6 PM)
Fenton Farmers Market June–Sept: Th (5–8 PM)
FLINT FARMERS MARKET Year Round: T, Th (9 AM–6 PM), Sa (8 AM–5 PM)
Flint Fresh Mobile Farmers Market
Visit our Facebook for hours
Linden Farmers Market July–Aug: W (5–8 PM)
Vienna Township Farm and Arts Market June–Oct: S (9 AM–4 PM)
INGHAM COUNTY ALLEN FARMERS MARKET May–Oct: W (2:30–7 PM)
EAST LANSING FARMERS MARKET
June–Oct: Su (10 AM–2 PM)
EASTERN INGHAM FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: Su (10 AM–2 PM)
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: W, Sa (8 AM–2 PM)
Open Air Market of Stockbridge
May–Oct: F (4–7 PM)
SOUTH LANSING FARMERS MARKET June–Oct: Th (3–7 PM)
JACKSON COUNTY Friends of Walker Tavern Farmers Market (in Brooklyn) May-Oct: Su (10 AM–2 PM)
Grass Lake Farmers Market May–Oct: W (4–7 PM)
Grand River Farmers Market–Downtown Jackson May–Oct: Tu, F, Sa (9 AM–2 PM)
Green Market at Allegiance Health
Jan–Dec: Th (9 AM–2 PM)
LENAWEE COUNTY Adrian Farmers Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)
Clinton Farmers Market June–Sept: Sa (8–11 AM)
Tecumseh Farmers Market at The Market on Evans May–Oct: Sa (9 AM –1 PM)
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET May–Sept: Sa (8 AM–1 PM)
Green Oak Farmers Market and Community Market May–Oct: Su (10 AM–3 PM)
Hartland Farmers Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)
Howell’s Sunday Farmers Market
May–Oct: Su (9 AM–2 PM)
Howell Winter Farmers Market
Nov–Mar: Su (10 AM–2 PM)
OAKLAND COUNTY Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Farmers Market June–Oct: Th (8 AM–2 PM)
BIRMINGHAM FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: Su (9 AM–2 PM)
City of Walled Lake Farmers Market
May–Oct: W (9 AM–2 PM)
Clarkston Area Farmers Market
June–Oct: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)
CLAWSON
FARMERS MARKET
May–Sept: Su (9 AM–1 PM) June–Sept: W (3–7 PM)
DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER FARMERS MARKET May-Oct: Sa (8 AM–1 PM)
FARMINGTON FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET May-Nov: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)
Franklin Farmers Market (on the Green) June–Oct: Su (11 AM–3 PM)
Milford Farmers Market May–Oct: Th (3–8 PM)
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OAKLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
May–Dec: T, Th, Sa (7 AM–1:30 PM) Jan–April: Sa (7 AM–1:30 PM)
OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET
June–Sept: W (9 AM–1 PM)
ROYAL OAK FARMERS MARKET
Jan–Dec: Sa (7 AM–1 PM) May–Dec: F (7 AM–1 PM)
South Lyon Farmers & Artisan Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)
TROY FARMERS MARKET June–Oct: F (3–7 PM)
MACOMB COUNTY DODGE PARK FARMERS MARKET June–Oct: Th (3–8 PM)
Mt. Clemens Farmers Market May–Nov: F, Sa (7 AM–1 PM)
Mount Clemens Downtown Farmers Market July–Sept: W (1–5 PM)
NEW BALTIMORE FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: Su (9 AM–2 PM)
Shelby Farmers Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)
St. Clair Shores Farmers Market
May 21, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24: Su (8 AM–1 PM)
Warren Farmers Market
May–Oct: Su (9:30 AM–2:30 PM)
WAYNE COUNTY
MONROE COUNTY Bedford Farmers Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)
MONROE FARMERS MARKET
Year Round: Sa (7 AM-12 PM) June-Sept: Tu (3–7 PM)
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY Durand Union Station Farmers Market
May–Oct: W (9 AM–3 PM)
Laingsburg Farmers Market June–Oct: W (4–7 PM)
Downtown Owosso Farmers Market
May–Oct: Sa (8 AM–1 PM)
Owosso Original Farmers Market
May–Oct: Sa (8 AM–1 PM)
WASHTENAW COUNTY ANN ARBOR: COBBLESTONE FARMERS MARKET May–Oct: Tu (4–7 PM)
ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
May–Dec: W & Sa (7 AM–3 PM) Jan–April: Sa (8 AM–3 PM)
Ann Arbor: St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
Year Round: W (11 AM–1 PM)
Ann Arbor: Westside Farmers Market June–Sept: Th (3–7 PM)
CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: W (2–6 PM) Sa (8 AM–12 PM) Nov–Mar: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)
DEXTER
FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: Sa (8 AM–1 PM) Tu (2–6 PM)
DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET May–Oct: F (3–7 PM)
MANCHESTER
FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: Th (3:30–7 PM)
Milan Farmers & Artisan Market
June–Oct: F (5–8 PM)
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET June–Oct: Th (2–6 PM)
SALINE FARMERS MARKET
Downtown Saline May–Oct: 1st Sa (8 AM–12 PM) — Liberty School Oct–Apr: 1st Sa (9 AM–12 PM)
Webster Farmers Market
June–Oct: Su (12–3 PM) except 3rd Sunday Nov–May: Su (11:30 AM–3 PM) 2nd and 4th Sundays
YPSILANTI FARMERS MARKETS
Ypsilanti Farmers Marketplace May–Dec: Tu (3–7 PM) Jan–April: 2nd & 4th Tu (3–7 PM) — Depot Town May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)
Banglatown Farmers Market
June–Oct: Su (10 AM–3 PM)
BELLEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
June–Sept: M (4–7:30 PM)
Brightmoor Farmers and Artisans Market June–Sep: F (4–7 PM)
CANTON FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: Su (9 AM–1 PM)
CHASS Mercado
June–Oct: Th (9 AM–1 PM)
City of Melvindale DDA Farmers Market June–Oct: W (3–7 PM)
Corktown Farmers Market May–Oct: Th (4–7 PM)
DEARBORN FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET June–Oct: Fr (2–7 PM)
Downtown Allen Park Farmers Market June–Oct: F (3–7 PM)
D-Town Farm Stand
June–Sept: Sa (9 AM–12 PM) Su (10 AM–12 PM)
EASTERN MARKET CORPORATION
Year Round: Tu (9 AM–3 PM) Sa (6 AM–4 PM)
HOPE VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET June–Sept: W (3–7 PM)
Inkster Farmers Market June–Sept: W (4–7 PM)
LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET
June–Oct: Su (11 AM–4 PM)
Livonia Farmers Market July–Oct: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)
Meldrum Fresh Market Farm Stand May–Nov: Th (11 AM–2 PM)
Northville Farmers Market May–Oct: Th (8 AM–3 PM)
Northwest Detroit Farmers Market
June–Oct: Th (3–7 PM)
Oakland Avenue Farmers Market
June–Oct: Sa (11 AM–4 PM)
PLYMOUTH FARMERS MARKET
May–Oct: Sa (7:30 AM–12:30 PM)
Romulus Farmers Market June–Sept: W (11 AM–4 PM)
Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market
June–Oct: Tu (3–6 PM)
Taylor Farmers Market June–Aug: F (12–6 PM)
Eastern Market Farm Stand
SNAP
June-Oct: See easternmarket.com for more information
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FARMERS MARKET
Double Up Food Bucks
Grosse Pointe Park Market
Westland Farmers and Artisan Market
PAYMENT OPTIONS
WIC Project FRESH Senior Project FRESH
June–Sept: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)
June–Oct: W (11 AM–4 PM)
May–Oct: Th (3–7 PM)
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FA L L R E C I P E
WI LD FORAG ED M A ITAKE SAMUEL BOYCE & ANDREW SERENO
MI Fresh Forage / Ann Arbor
with Tarragon Beurre Blanc
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 lb maitake mushrooms
First, add 2 Tbsp of butter to saute pan and turn heat on to high. As soon as butter starts to brown add maitake and saute until golden brown. Remove from pan, and set aside.
1 tsp dried tarragon 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper, or to taste 4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces and chilled 2 Tbsp butter ½ lb pappardelle or other desired pasta
Start boiling a pot of water for pasta using 4 quarts water and a pinch of salt. Simmer wine, vinegar, and shallot in a medium saucepan over medium heat until liquid is syrupy and reduced to around ½ cup, about 8 minutes. Add cream, salt, tarragon and white pepper and simmer 1 minute. Reduce heat to moderately low and add a few tablespoons butter, whisking constantly. Add remaining butter a few pieces at a time, whisking constantly and adding new pieces before previous ones have completely liquefied (the sauce should maintain consistency of hollandaise), lifting pan from heat occasionally to cool mixture. Remove from heat, then season to taste with salt and pepper and pour sauce through a chinois to remove shallots. When pasta is cooked, add sauteed maitake and pour beurre blanc over both the pasta and mushrooms. Serve immediately, and enjoy! May be garnished lightly with lemon zest, or finely minced chives
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Despite decades of history that have intervened, much of Brightmoor today echoes with its agrarian past. Food grows throughout the neighborhood.
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DETROIT NICK JONES Metro Detroit Local Food Coordinator
BRIGHTMOOR SEEDS A GREENER FUTURE Ten years since the Brightmoor Farmway was established, the neighborhood continues to innovate
One hundred years ago, farmland stretched along the banks of the River Rouge and across what is now northwest Detroit. The neighborhood of Brightmoor was annexed by the city in 1925, and low-cost homes were built there for workers migrating from southern states. Brightmoor bears the struggle of Detroit more than most neighborhoods. The area that was once home to 35,000 residents now is home to only 12,000. Those who remained have watched as public schools and parks were defunded, and grocery stores and businesses were shuttered. More than a third of households live below the poverty line, and all suffer from poor amenities and a high crime rate. Despite decades of history that have intervened, much of Brightmoor today echoes with its agrarian past. Food grows throughout the neighborhood, especially along The Brightmoor Farmway which was established 10 years ago. In vacant lots, there are now gardens, hoophouses, chickens, and goats. Robust sugar maples dot the spaces between standing houses. Every spring, neighbors work together to tap the trees and boil their sap into syrup. The Brightmoor Artisans Collective, with its brightly-painted storefront on Fenkell Avenue, is a meeting place for the farmers, gardeners, and eaters of the neighborhood. The collective’s cafe serves affordablypriced soups and sandwiches made with local ingredients. Behind the counter, a commercial kitchen is available for rent to
chefs and entrepreneurs. Plus,the collective hosts cooking classes, a farmers market, and free wellness and creativity programs for all ages. At the weekly farmers market, prices are kept lower than at nearby suburban markets. “If you're growing in this neighborhood,” says director Brittany Bradd. “It’s only appropriate to make the food available to neighbors at an equitable price.” Outside organizations are beginning to invest in Brightmoor’s local food community. A few blocks north, The Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning, and Innovation, a research center led by Michigan State University Extension, brings together Detroiters and university researchers. Their focus of study is urban farming and its potential to address economic, ecological and public health concerns. L'Oreal Hawkes-Williams is a Brightmoor-based gardener and activist with Voices for Earth Justice. She sees growing food as the first step in creating a stronger, healthier, more sustainable community. “It's not the planting or the weeding. It's something that happens when you're engaged in the experience, when your hands are in the soil and you're working together.” The people of Brightmoor are working together. Despite the challenges of the past and present, they are planting seeds and grafting new growth to old roots. In Brightmoor, local food is the future.
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ROOTED IN DETROIT
CREATING A COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM AMY KURAS Policy Specialist at Detroit Food Policy Council
Rooted in Detroit, the Detroit Food Policy Council (DFPC) unites people throughout the food system toward the goal of a just, sustainable, equitable food system for the city of Detroit. The DFPC is a 21-member implementation, monitoring and advocacy body made up of representatives from city government, higher education, Detroit public schools, urban agriculture, farmer’s markets, institutional food, and more. “Our role as a convener is one of the most important aspects of our work,” says Winona Bynum, RD, PMP, executive director of the DFPC. “The food system is complex, and we provide the space where everyone can come to the table and address common goals and challenges.” In 2009, the DFPC began and it hired its first staff in 2011. Today, two committees, education and engagement and research and policy, drive the day-to-day work of the staff. Most recently, the DFPC’s projects include: advocating for a simplified process for hopeful growers to access land in the city, educating the community about the importance of the food system, managing food waste, and meeting with other food policy councils in Michigan. To encourage better quality offerings at the neighborhood grocery stores in Detroit, the DFPC brings together retailers, the city’s health department, academic researchers for The Great Grocery Store Coalition, a project spearheaded by the DFPC. During fall 2018, they held several focus groups across the city to hear from residents about where they frequented and why. They will take that information to determine a set of criteria to evaluate stores to designate “Great Grocery Stores,” encourage neighborhoods shoppers to “vote with their wallets” and patronize those stores that are best meeting the community’s needs. “Over and over again, our research has shown that food access is the most pressing issue facing Detroiters when it comes to the food system,” says education and engagement manager, Kibibi Blount-Dorn, staff lead on the project. “Having quality grocery stores right in their neighborhoods can go a long way to alleviate that problem.”
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WINTER RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2 lb baby beets 1 large head fennel Small bunch cilantro (leaves picked) 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seed
BEET BRAISE 2 juicy oranges 2 Tbsp mirin (a Japanese rice wine) 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1.5 inch ginger root, peeled and sliced thinly 3 cloves garlic smashed slightly
Ginger-Citrus
Roasted Baby Beets
GINGER-MISO SAUCE
DIRECTIONS
1/8 cup lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon peel
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Select and wash a 2 lb mixture of baby golden and/or red beets. Remove tops and reserve for another use.
1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp yellow miso paste 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons water or more to thin to a consistency of a thick dressing
Place beets in a roasting pan with juice from the oranges and all the other braise ingredients. The liquid should cover all but the top 1/3 of the beets, so choose a roasting pan small enough to allow this. Cover the pan with foil and roast beets for 30-50 minutes checking for tenderness with a fork. Once tender, remove from oven. Allow to cool until you can handle the beets and use your hands or a kitchen rag to rub off the beet skin. Make sauce while the beets cook: place all ingredients in a blender or blend with an immersion wand. Add the soy sauce one teaspoon at a time—depending on how salty it is, you may want to add more or less.
AF TER BEETS & SAUCE ARE COMPLETE Core the head of fennel and cut into thick wedges. Heat a 10 inch cast iron pan to medium high with 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil. Once hot, add fennel, sprinkle with salt and cook without moving until caramelized on one side. Add peeled beets to the pan and allow the pan to return to a medium high temperature. Allow beet to begin to blister slightly, then add the ginger miso sauce to the pan. Toss all the ingredients in the sauce and allow it to cook on high heat until it becomes aromatic and slightly thickened (1-3 minutes). Remove the pan from the flame. Crack black pepper over the beets and fennel. Serve warm on its own, over a salad of arugula and spinach or perhaps with quinoa and baked tofu. Garnish with cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
ALISON HEERES
Coriander Farm and Kitchen / Detroit
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W HAT’S OLD IS NEW:
edible FLOWERS inspire a new palate while honoring old traditions ERICA BLOOM Growing Hope
EDIBLE FLOWERS
Edible flowers transform dishes and awaken our five senses in a single bite. For chefs and restaurants experimenting with new flavors, edible flowers add more than just a pop of color to a meal, they contribute hints of sweetness or even spice. In Michigan, flowers like nasturtiums and rose petals show up in salads, vinaigrettes, and desserts at fine dining restaurants and trendy pop-ups. They are whipped, mashed, candied, and used as garnishes, proving that the seed-bearing parts of many plants are making a comeback as a culinary showstopper. While many of us view eating a brightly colored petal or bud in our appetizer soup as a rebellion from our traditional American gastronomy, cultures across the world have been incorporating edible flowers into their recipes and medicine for centuries. Some of the earliest mentions of edible flowers are from ancient Egypt where people ate the blue lotus for its sedative effects. In places like China and Japan, chrysanthemum petals have been ladled into soup and made into teas for over a thousand years. And in Mexico squash blossoms are no stranger to encasing vegetables and cheese, illuminating people’s taste buds for generations. Meiko Krishok, co-founder of Detroit’s Guerilla Foods and mobile restaurant, The Pink Flamingo, is one of those chefs challenging status-quo flavors by using traditional ingredients. “Flowers provide contrast, visually and flavor wise. Using a flower is like using the whole purpose of a plant—the seeds and reproductive life—it’s a sacred thing,” she says.
Like many chefs establishing a deeper relationship with the food they create, Meiko describes cooking with flowers as something much more than aesthetics, it’s a connection to the plant and the person who picked the flower by hand. Many indigenous peoples worldwide have used flowers for their nutritional and medicinal properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, flowers like honeysuckle have been vital as anti-inflammatories. Similar to how eating fruits and vegetables provides nutritious benefits because of their diverse colors, flowers, too, provide minerals and antioxidants depending on their color. Research has shown that purple violas and pink dianthus have high levels of potassium, while cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli and kale have edible flowers high in antioxidants. While there are plenty of health benefits to eating edible flowers, don’t just gobble up the nearest bouquet. Flowers should be consumed moderately, and with proper identification. Many flowers are only good if very fresh and really just the petals or sometimes buds are actually edible. It’s ill advised to eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers as they could be sprayed with pesticides or sometimes even dyed. The best places to find edible flowers are at your local farmers’ markets, farm stands, or specialty grocery stores. Make sure to clean them by washing them gently in a bowl of cold water and letting them air dry. Or, start your own native edible flower and herb garden and become, as Meiko Krishok says, “connected to the whole essence of the plant.”
“COOKING WITH FLOWERS IS SOMETHING MUCH MORE THAN AESTHETICS, IT’S A CONNECTION TO THE PLANT AND THE PERSON WHO PICKED THE FLOWER BY HAND.” MEIKO KRISHOK, co-founder of Detroit’s Guerilla Foods and mobile restaurant, The Pink Flamingo
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health benefits
OF EDIBLE FLOW ER S
Calendula
Bachelor Buttons
Petals are plucked and can be sprinkled on a wide variety of savory salads, dishes or desserts. Colors range from vivid oranges and yellows to pastel shades and soft pink.
Cornflower blossoms and leaves are used topically and internally. The medicinal value is primarily as an anti-inflammatory. Taken as an herbal tea, it is known to aid in soothing stomach ulcers, while rinsing the mouth with the tea can be helpful in healing sores or bleeding gums.
Often considered one of the top medicinal flowers, Calendula’s bright petals have been used in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine for years. Known especially for treating a wide range of skin conditions topically, research is also confirming Calendula to be helpful in reducing tumor cells in a number of cancers and it is also used for its anti-viral properties.
Red Clover
Red clover blossoms are best known for supporting women throughout their ever changing cycles by balancing hormonal shifts and preventing mood swings. The blossoms are rich in isoflavones, which are similar to estrogen. Many women use red clover blossoms in the form of a tea to help ease hot flashes, breast tenderness and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). They are also being used to help prevent or heal a number of other conditions both internally and externally. The tiny petals can be plucked and sprinkled on a salad or dessert as they have a delicately sweet flavor. Or, the whole blossoms can be dropped into hot water for tea.
Lavender
Most people are familiar with the aroma of lavender and it’s soothing and calming effect on the nervous system. It is helpful in alleviating or reducing stress, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Women often use it for PMS symptoms, and it is very helpful prior to dental treatments, or situations that are anticipated to be stressful. Lavender oil has antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties and is highly regarded in the skin and beauty industries. It is most commonly used in fragrances, soaps and shampoos. The blossoms can be added to teas or in a wide variety of prepared foods.
Bachelor buttons, also known as Cornflowers, are high in calcium, folate, ascorbic acid, antioxidants and tannins. This herb comes in a variety of hues from periwinkle to pinks and white.
The blossoms have also been used as a tonic or bitter, for stimulating the liver and gallbladder. Women have also used cornflowers for menstrual discomforts, vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections as the plant has antibiotic and antiseptic qualities.
Basil Blossoms
Most culinary herbs are used primarily for their leaves, and when the plant goes to blossom we tend to quickly cut it off to promote energy into the leaves. Herbal blossoms hold the flavor of the herb and make a delightfully beautiful addition to any salad or savory dish. This holds true for all common culinary herbs like: oregano, thyme, cilantro and rosemary. Consider allowing some shoots to go to blossom and try them in tea and salads.
Research has shown that purple violas and pink dianthus have high levels of potassium
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MSU TOLLGATE FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER
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BIRDIES 'SOMETHING CHOCOLATE'
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BLUE HAT COFFEE CO
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NEW BALTIMORE FARMERS MARKET
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FARM FIELD TABLE
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OAKLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
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FRASER TEA
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ODIE'S FLOWERS
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GREAT LAKES PICKLING COMPANY
CLAWSON SUMMER SUNDAY PARK & WEDNESDAY IN TOWN MARKETS
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PIGGLY PETALS FLOWER FARM
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HAVE ANOTHER SLICE
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CORIANDER KITCHEN AND FARM
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PLANTED
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MICHIGAN FARM TO FREEZER
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ASHTON ORCHARDS
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BELLEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
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BIRMINGHAM FARMERS MARKET
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CALDER FARM & DAIRY
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CANTON FARMERS MARKET
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CITY COMMONS CSA
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PLYMOUTH FARMERS MARKET
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RECOVERYPARK FARMS
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ROYAL OAK FARMERS MARKET
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THE MUSHROOM FACTORY
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TRIPLE B HONEY
EAST RIVER ORGANIC FARM
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TROY FARMERS MARKET
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EASTERN MARKET CORPORATION
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TWO HOUNDS FARM
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FARMINGTON FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET
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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FARMERS MARKET
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FISHEYE FARMS
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XIONG'S FRESH ASIAN PRODUCE
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FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET
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GASKILL FAMILY FARM
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GASS CENTENNIAL FARM
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DODGE PARK FARMERS MARKET
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DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
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ROSE'S FINE FOOD
GOETZ GREENHOUSE & FAMILY FARM
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THE APPARATUS ROOM
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GROWN IN DETROIT
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THE BROOKLYN STREET LOCAL
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HOPE VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
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LAVENDER LANE FARM
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LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET
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MACKINAC FISHMONGERS
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MCCOY FARMS
PEACH AND HONEY
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RADICAL COFFEE PROJECT
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SWEET POTATO DELIGHTS U.P. PASTIES
RETAIL STORES 63
CALDER FARM & DAIRY STORE
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ESSENCE ON MAIN
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MARROW BUTCHER SHOP AND RESTAURANT PLYMOUTH GENERAL STORE
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PINK FLAMINGO
BREWERIES 48
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HOMEGROWN BREWING COMPANY
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THE FARMER'S HAND
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OAKLAND, MACOMB, WAYNE & MONROE COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS ASHTON ORCHARDS
248-627-6671 3925 E Seymour Lake Road, Ortonville
BELLEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
734-558-5369 bellevillecbc.org Belleville Central Business Community
BIRMINGHAM FARMERS MARKET
248-530-1200 allinbirmingham.com/farmersmarket 660 North Old Woodward, Birmingham
CALDER FARM & DAIRY
734-654-2622 (FARM) 313-381-8858 (DAIRY) calderdairy.com 9334 Finzel Road, Carleton
CANTON FARMERS MARKET
734-394-5375 canton-mi.org/496/farmers-market 500 N Ridge Road, Canton
CITY COMMONS CSA
509-540-2769 citycommonscsa.com 1600 Lawrence Street, Detroit
CLAWSON FARMERS MARKETS
248-259-6208 cityofclawson.com 1080 North Custer Avenue, Clawson (Sunday park market) 139 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson (Wednesday in town market)
CORIANDER KITCHEN AND FARM
corianderkitchenandfarm.com 2808 Scott Street, Detroit
DEARBORN FARMERS AND ARTISANS' MARKET
248-872-5734 dearbornfarmersartisansmarket.com 1034 Monroe Street, Dearborn
DETROIT COMMUNITY MARKETS
586-744-1888 detroitmarkets.org 2934 Russell Street, Detroit
DODGE PARK FARMERS MARKET
586-446-2700 sterling-heights.net/1236/ dodge-park-farmers-market Dodge Park – 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
248-656-0060 downtownrochestermi.com E Third and Water Street, Rochester
EAST RIVER ORGANIC FARM
eastriverorganic.com 2265 N Oxford Road, Oxford
EASTERN MARKET CORPORATION
313-833-9300 easternmarket.org 2934 Russell Steet, Detroit
FARMINGTON FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET
248-971-5882 farmingtonfarmersmarket.com 33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington
FISHEYE FARMS
HOPE VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
313-494-4855 14150 Woodrow Wilson Street, Detroit
LAVENDER LANE FARM
313-828-9431 lavenderlanemi.com 12040 Plank Road, Milan
LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET
313-427-0443 SW corner of Fort Street & Southfield Road, Lincoln Park
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MACKINAC FISHMONGERS
planteddetroit.com 6301 E Lafayette Street, Detroit
MCCOY FARMS
734-453-1540 736 Penniman, Plymouth
MONROE FARMERS MARKET
313-277-9900 recoverypark.org 5470 Chene Street, Detroit
MSU TOLLGATE FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER
248-246-3276 romi.gov/389/Farmers-Market 316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
906-298-0712 Bloomfield Hills
586-489-9317 15776 Imlay City Road, Mussey Twp
734-854-2991 monroemifarmersmarket.com 20 E Willow Street, Monroe
313-686-3276 fisheyefarms.com 2334 Buchanan, Detroit
248-347-3860 x208 canr.msu.edu/tollgate 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi
FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET
NEW BALTIMORE FARMERS MARKET
248-672-4565 West of Franklin Road and South of 14 Mile Road, Franklin
GASKILL FAMILY FARM
734-497-3540 Rick or 734-260-2998 Val gaskillfamilyfarm.com 12433 Crowe Road, Milan
GASS CENTENNIAL FARM
586-752-7570 17825 31 Mile Road, Ray
GOETZ GREENHOUSE & FAMILY FARM
517-918-2387 sites.google.com/site/ goetzgreenhouse/home 8852 Goetz Road, Riga
GROWN IN DETROIT
313-757-2635 facebook.com/keepgrowingdetroit 1445 Adelaide Street, Detroit
PLANTED
586-215-7484 newbaltimorefarmersmarket.com 50976 Washington Street, New Baltimore
OAKLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
248-858-5495 oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/ farmers-market/Pages/default.aspx 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp
ODIE'S FLOWERS
248-291-7187 Beverly Hills
PIGGLY PETALS FLOWER FARM
734-787-7341 pigglypetalsflowerfarm.com 46000 Harris Road, Belleville
PLYMOUTH FARMERS MARKET
RECOVERYPARK FARMS
ROYAL OAK FARMERS MARKET
THE MUSHROOM FACTORY
313-923-7265 themushroomfactory.com 13832 Joseph Campau, Detroit
TRIPLE B HONEY
248-425-4967 triplebhoneyllc@gmail.com 26561 Dundee, Huntington Woods
TROY FARMERS MARKET
248-524-1147 troymi.gov/farmersmarket 510 West Big Beaver Road, Troy
TWO HOUNDS FARM
248-830-1431 facebook.com/twohoundsfarmmi 1942 Percy Lane, Highland
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FARMERS MARKET
313-577-1191 go.wayne.edu/farmersmarket Corneer of Warren/ Woodward, Detroit
XIONG'S FRESH ASIAN PRODUCE
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SPECIALTY PRODUCERS
FOLK
AVALON INTERNATIONAL BREADS
313-290-5849 folkdetroit.com 1701 Trumbull Ave, Detroit
ROSE'S FINE FOOD
313-822-2729 rosesfinefood.com 10551 Jefferson Ave E, Detroit
THE APPARATUS ROOM
313-800-5500 detroitfoundationhotel.com/ apparatus-room 250 W Larned Street, Detroit
THE BROOKLYN STREET LOCAL
313-262-6547 brooklynstreetlocal.com 1266 Michigan Ave, Detroit
FOOD TRUCK PINK FLAMINGO
313-801-4423 guerrillafooddetroit.com 2746 Vermont Street, Detroit
BREWERIES DRAFTING TABLE BREWING COMPANY
248-956-7279 draftingtablebeer.com 49438 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
HOMEGROWN BREWING COMPANY
248-800-4244 homegrownbrewco.com 28 N Washington Street, Oxford
313-832-0008 avalonbreads.net 422 Willis Street, Detroit
BIRDIES 'SOMETHING CHOCOLATE'
248-854-1785 birdiesllc.com 2860 Bolingbroke Drive, Troy
BLUE HAT COFFEE CO.
517-617-9780 23715 Farmington Road, Farmington
FARM FIELD TABLE
248-509-8555 1030 Woodward Heights B, Ferndale
FRASER TEA
RETAIL STORES CALDER FARM & DAIRY STORE
734-984-6985 calderdairy.com 28190 Telegraph Road, Flat Rock
ESSENCE ON MAIN
248-942-4949 essenceonmain.com 4 S Main Street, Clarkston
MARROW BUTCHER SHOP AND RESTAURANT
313-652-0200 marrowdetroit.com 8044 Kercheval Ave, Detroit
PLYMOUTH GENERAL STORE
734-927-4224 472 Forest Ave, Plymouth
PURE PASTURES, DEARBORN
734-437-0808 frasertea.com 12772 Stark Suite #301, Livonia
313-406-6282 purepasturesmi.com 23309 Ford Road, Dearborn
GREAT LAKES PICKLING COMPANY
PURE PASTURES, PLYMOUTH
586-506-8326 50265 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp
HAVE ANOTHER SLICE
586-457-1227 haveanotherslice.com Harrison Twp
MICHIGAN FARM TO FREEZER
313-603-3700 mifarmtofreezer.com 1820 Mack Ave, Detroit
734-927-6951 purepasturesmi.com 1192 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth
THE FARMER'S HAND
313-377-8262 thefarmershand.com 1701 Trumbull Ave, Detroit
WESTERN MARKET
248-546-7288 westernmkt.com 447 W Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
NEU KOMBUCHA
248-837-0932 neukombucha.com 33305 Grand River Ave, Farmington
PEACH AND HONEY
734-353-6795 peachandhoneybakes.com 650 Church Street, Plymouth
RADICAL COFFEE PROJECT
INCUBATOR KITCHEN
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PROUD MITTEN SHARED KITCHEN
734-456-9005 proudmittenkitchen.com 650 Church Street, Plymouth
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U.P. PASTIES
uppasties.com 472 Forest Ave, Plymouth
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MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS
Altermatt Farms Macomb
Ambassador Fridge Detroit
Artesian Farms Detroit
Beaverland Farms Detroit
Blueville Acres U-Pick Blueberries (Sandy Acres) Belleville
Boyka's DeCock Farms and Greenhouses Macomb
Brightmoor Artisans Collective Detroit
Brightmoor Flower Farm
Clarkston Area Farmers Market
Fractured Acre Farms
Lawn Gone Food Farm
Clarkston Farm
Fresh Cut Detroit Flower Farm
Michigan Urban Farming Initiative
Clarkston Clarkston
Cold Frame Farm Romeo
D-Town Farm Detroit
Detroit
Middleton Berry Farm
Ribbon Farm Hops
Lenox
Ortonville
Detroit
Rising Pheasant Farms
Diamante Gardens
Great Lakes Staple Seeds
Nurturing Our Seeds
Romeo Farmers Market
Detroit
Romeo
Greydale Farm
Oakland Ave. Urban Farm
Root Revival Acres
Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill
Novi
Detroit
Diehl's Orchard Holly
Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill Holly
Donahee Farms Earthworks Urban Farm
Detroit
Detroit
Buckets of Rain Gardens
Erie Orchards Erie
Fields of Plenty
Buffalo Street Farm
Detroit
CDC Farm and Fishery
Monroe
Flying Fish Farm
Ortonville Detroit
Guernsey Farms Dairy Northville
Huling Family Farm Milan
Ile Ibeji Farm Detroit
Jentzen Perennial Farm Monroe
Kutchey Family Farm Macomb
Food Field Detroit
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Ghost Acre Farm
Brother Nature Produce
Detroit
Georgia Street Community Collective
Polk Around Farm
Detroit Flight Path Farm
Plymouth
Detroit
Detroit
Detroit
Detroit
Miller's Big Red Farms
Detroit
Detroit
Detroit
Pingree Farms
Detroit
Northville
West Bloomfield Twp
Root to Rise Farm Ropertis Turkey Farm Livonia
Occupy Yourself Agricultural Academy
Rudich Farms
Ohana Gardens
Carleton
Detroit Detroit
Old City Acres Belleville
Olejnik Farms & Greenhouses Macomb
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Ruhlig Farms & Greenhouses Shelby Farmers Market Shelby Twp
Singing Tree Gardens Detroit
South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market South Lyon
Southwest Grows Urban Farm and Agroecology Hub Detroit
Spirit Farm Detroit
Summer Dreams Farm Oxford
Sunnyside Farms Detroit
Sunshine Meadows Farm Ortonville
Van Steenkiste Farms Macomb
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While in graduate school, a professor told me that I was “fixated on food” and that social work had more serious issues to address. I respectfully disagreed. Thankfully, I was not dissuaded from examining issues of food justice and sovereignty. Since that time, my passion and commitment to a more equitable food system has only grown. For the past several years, I have coordinated Sacred Roots, a food sovereignty initiative at American Indian Health & Family Services in southwest Detroit. But what is food sovereignty and why does it matter? Who decides how your food is produced and distributed? Who determines wages of laborers and the value of our food? What are the rights of undocumented workers? Who has access to land and water? Who gets approved for start-up loans? Who determines whether the food you can access is appropriate for your culture, religion, lifestyle, and health? Are these decisions made by farmers, restaurant workers, or the consumer—or by large businesses and multinational corporations? These are the questions that food sovereignty looks to answer—and the answers are critical issues of human rights. As an indigenous woman, nutrition educator, grower, and community organizer—it has become quite clear to me what happens when people lose access to land, food, and lifeways. Colonization is a classic example of the concentration of power and how much damage is done when people are removed from the decision-making process. For hundreds of years, indigenous people have been forcibly removed from their homelands and pushed to assimilate into mainstream society. As a part of colonization, indigenous people were separated from traditional foodways and forced into mainstream labor and society. While some would be more comfortable believing these injustices are old history, these policies left deep disparities in community health, suppressed local economies, and impoverished generations.
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These are now contemporary battles for our human rights to be recognized. The term food sovereignty was first coined in 1996 by La Via Campesina—a global coalition representing small-scale, women, and indigenous growers. The international food sovereignty movement defends the rights of the people who produce, distribute, and consume the food to determine the policies and conditions that shape the global food system. At its heart, food sovereignty shifts decision-making power from food giants to everyday people—making the food system more equitable and democratic. Overtime, industrial agriculture and multinational companies have concentrated the decision-making power, land, and wealth within the global food system. As these industries maximize profit and production, it has become increasingly difficult for everyday people to make a living wage, access or maintain land ownership, and for all communities to access healthy culturallyappropriate foods. It’s a narrow viewpoint to boil these issues down to solely economic concerns, because for millions of everyday people, these struggles are core to their survival and human rights. People don’t need to be saved or rescued, they need the world to acknowledge their rights, collective power, and expertise. The food sovereignty movement recognizes the dignity and worth of everyday people, our labor, and the essential roles that we play in our food system. But if we want to reap the rewards of self-governance, then we need to take on the responsibility of governing. We have to create a shared vision of the future, make plans, and work together to build the life we want. Shiloh Maples is the Program Manager for Food Sovereignty & Wellness Initiatives at American Indian Health & Family Services in southwest Detroit. She has a passion for heritage foods and strives to preserve them by sharing recipes, stories, and saving seeds. Learn more about her organization at www.aihfs.org.
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DEXTER 2 pm – 6 pm
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VETERAN OWNED FARMS
UPPER PENINSULA BEE WISE FARMS NORTH Newberry / Army
DP EQUINE MANURE COMPOSTING Sault Ste. Marie / Marines
HAPPY DAY FARM
Bark River / Air Force
NORTHERN LIGHTS FARM
Stephenson / Army
OSMA ACRES FARM CSA Houghton / Navy
TAIGA FARM AND VINEYARDS Ironwood / Army
NE MICHIGAN BIXEL FAMILY FARM Herron / Air Force
GRACE ACRES Alpena / Navy
K&O FARMS Vanderbilt
NEW SUN FARM
Rogers City / Marines
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MID MICHIGAN
SE MICHIGAN
ALICE'S IRIS FARM
BEE WISE FARMS
CHESSFROG FARMS
ARDENCAPLE FARM HIGHLAND HOPS
BREAK O' DAY FARM
GRIMA FAMILY FARMS
COUNTRY MILL FARMS
HAPPY LITTLE GREENS FARM
HILLCREST FARMS
HUFFMAN'S HOMESTEAD
Mancelona / Air Force
Levering / Navy
BROWN ACRES Marion / Army
GREY HARE INN VINEYARD BED & BREAKFAST Traverse City
HOLMESTEAD FARM Traverse City / Army
LAMAN FARM Honor
LEE FAMILY FARM Mancelona
PINE ROW FARM Rothbury / Army
WILD BLUE YONDER FARM Bellaire / Air Force
Lansing / Army
Webberville / Army
Charlotte / Marines
Eaton Rapids / Army
REEVES BLUEBERRY FARM Ithaca / Air Force
Genesee / Marines Gregory
Genesee / Navy
Swartz Creek / Marines
LAETUS PULLUS FARM Perry / Army
LARRY'S CAPSAICIN SENSATIONS Wayne / Navy
MCCALLUM'S ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL St. Clair / Navy
NEW EARTH MICRO FARM
Tuscola / Air Force
PEACEFUL MEADOWS FARM Genesee / Air Force
YOUNGBLOOD VINEYARD Ray / Marines
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T H E FA R M AT S T. J O E ' S
Healing from within EMMA BEAUCHAMP,
Communications Manager
Located on the sprawling lawn of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, the Farm at St. Joe’s features 3 full-sized hoophouses brimming with 53 different fruits and vegetables. Last year, 9,316 pounds of harvested produce were distributed among patients, the hospital cafeteria, to area food banks, as well as sold at the in-hospital farmers market and to the farm share members. The Farm is a hub that connects the health system to the community and is truly an embodiment of the health system's commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.
THE FARM AT ST. JOE'S 734-712-HOOP (4667) stjoefarm.wordpress.com St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, hospital lobby HOURS: 11 AM–1 PM, every Wedesday
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Started in 2010, the Farm's mission is to "grow a healthy community by empowering people through food, education and relationships.” Farm manager, Amanda Sweetman, likes to say that "we join people on their path to better health." Since 2015, the Farm has provided an innovative farm share program, originally to supply fresh vegetables to the medical residents on a weekly basis. Four years later, over 18 farms participate in a 38 week long farm share program to fill the demand of both hospital staff and the
public. In 2018, 38 families experiencing food insecurity were provided free produce through this program. The Farm at St. Joe’s offers a space for growth for everyone. During the summer, it hosts a full-day camp where students learn about the relationship between healthy food and healthy bodies. The on-site teaching kitchen allows for a casual learning space regarding better eating for all ages. For many patients of the hospital, the Farm is also used as part of the therapy process, with an entire hoophouse dedicated to being clinically accessible and as a place to heal. Sweetman says, “The Farm is not just a space for health education, but a way for the hospital to live out its mission as a transformative, healing presence in the community.” Interested in a seasonal farm share with the Farm at St. Joes? Learn more at stjoefarm.wordpress.com. Or shop at their weekly farmers market in the hospital’s main lobby every Wednesday from 11am-1pm.
CSA Farms Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms provide seasonal subscriptions to food raised on their farms. Typically shares are paid for up front, when farmer costs are high and the CSA shareholder receives fresh veggies on a weekly basis throughout the season.
GENESEE COUNTY Flint Fresh Veggie Box
Upland Hills Farm CSA
Stony Creek Farm
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genesee SHIAWASSEE macomb oakland Ingham
livingston
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CBI Giving Tree jackson
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wayne
Ham Sweet Farm Highwater Farms HILLCREST FARM
lenawee
monroe
TWO HOUNDS FARM
Monroe Family Organics MSU Student Organic Farm The Feral Field (flowers) TITUS FARMS
Wildflower Eco Farm
JACKSON COUNTY Frog Holler Organic Farm Honest Eats Farm Lake Divide Farm PREGITZER FARM MARKET
Stella Matinua Two Track Acres
LENAWEE COUNTY KAPNICK ORCHARDS
Prochaska Farms The Justice Homestead
LIVINGSTON COUNTY Hay Creek Heritage Farm
OAKLAND COUNTY Root to Rise Farm Root Revival Acres Sunshine Meadows Farm TOLLGATE FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER
Cold Frame Farm Country Roots Farm RC Organic Farms
MONROE COUNTY GOETZ GREENHOUSE
Jentzen Farms Zilke Vegetable Farm
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY Owosso Organics
WASHTENAW COUNTY Brines Farm Community Farm of Ann Arbor Farmer Awad’s Urban Farm Green Things Farm JACOB’S FRESH FARM Marilla Field and Flora (flowers) Noka Homestead Old Pine Farm Our Family Farm Raindance Organic Farm Skinny Farm of Scio Steinhauser Farms TANTRE FARM THE FARM AT ST. JOES THE LAND LOOM Whitney Farmstead
WAYNE COUNTY CITY COMMONS CSA
Fresh Cut Detroit Flower Farm (flowers) Gateway Farm PIGGLY PETALS (FLOWERS) Old City Acres TA S T E T HE L OC A L DIF F ERENCE
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CSA's & Farm Viability
Subscription boxes are all the rage right now, from prepared meal services to monthly shipments of natural beauty products. With Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes, you can get the same thrill. Farms fill boxes full of fresh fruits and vegetables that subscribers pick up on a weekly basis. CSA models accomplish many goals for the community food system: increasing access to fresh produce, improving the local economy, and reducing health care costs to the CSA subscribers. The farms also benefit from the income of subscription fees early in the season when costs are high. To better understand the impact on farm businesses, the Michigan Statewide CSA Working Group conducted a survey with the support of the Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and Michigan State Extension. Garrett Ziegler, Community Food Systems and Sustainable Tourism Educator at MSU Extension shared some of the results with Taste the Local Difference. So what did we learn? Ziegler states, “CSA Farms are as unique as ever in Michigan. CSA farmers are young, predominantly women, and well educated with most having 4 years or more college education with only 30% having degrees related to agriculture.”
Michigan CSA Farms facts
Michigan CSA family farms
have been around from
1 to 187 years, the average working
farm’s lifespan is
15.3 years 67%
of Michigan CSA Farms are new farmers (operating 10 years or less)
The average CSA farm size is
59 acres
with 56% of farms producing on 20 acres (or less ) each year These are considered small farms
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Highlights from MIFFS Report FARM TO FOOD PANTRY
Access of West Michigan has been operating a Farm to Food Pantry Program for four years available at five sites in low-income neighborhoods in Kent County. The vision for the Farm to Panty program is simple; it aims to address food insecurity, the state of being without reliable access to sufficient and high quality affordable, nutritious food, by increasing access to locally grown fruits and vegetables by investing in local farmers and partnering with food pantry resource centers.
FARM TO WORKSITE
Taste the Local Difference (TLD) cultivates the relationship between CSA farms and workplaces introducing a new employee wellness program. The CSA farm shares are delivered directly to the worksite and all participating employers offer payroll deduction for employees reducing the financial burden. Tricia Phelps, TLD CEO states, “We have the potential to use the CSA model as a tangible way for employers to enhance employee health, while opening new markets for our farmers.”
SUBSIDIZED CSA MODEL WITH AN URBAN FARM IN DETROIT Oakland Ave Urban Farm (OAUF) operates a CSA model that offers families who also receive food assistance a weekly box of produce for 20 weeks. This fully subsidized CSA is a partnership with the Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) with funding provided through MEC as a grant from the Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan coalition. Changing the way families who receive food assistance get their food is a big challenge, moving them from a standard delivery of processed and canned foods to a box of produce directly from the urban farm takes time to manage but has been both valuable and effective.
Farmers are ready to grow the pie of local eaters. Ziegler shares, “Farmers understand they are working in a very competitive marketplace and are aware that ‘early CSA adopters’ in their regions are engaged and will continue to obtain their food directly from them.” This means that the current market may be close to saturation. So how do we move the needle and open up more opportunities for all community members to explore produce direct from local farms? Lauren Marquardt, Director of Development and Services at MIFFS, shares insights into these novel approaches. She states, “A challenge that MIFFS continues to think about is how to increase access to affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables without harming the business of limited resource producers who are farming and living within those same at risk communities.” MIFFS produced the report, “How Can Community Supported Agriculture Improve Wellness? An Exploration of Physical, Social, and Economic Health,” with support from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and members of the Michigan CSA Working Group. Paula Martin, MS, RDN, LDN is the Community Health Coordinator for Taste the Local Difference and on staff at the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities as one of their food and farming policy specialists linking the dots between farms, food & health.
Here’s a link to the MIFFS CSA Report: bit.ly/miffscsareport
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INDEX 10 Cents a Meal.................................................. 20 127 Brewing........................................................33 734 Brewing Company........................................33 Abby's Acres........................................................ 19 Aberrant Ales.......................................................33 Access of West Michigan.................................... 61 Adrian Farmers Market....................................... 37 Agricole Farm Stop.........................................17, 19 Alber Orchard and Cider Mill.........................19, 26 Albion Farmers Market........................................ 19 Albion Malleable Brewing Company....... 17, 19, 33 Alice's Iris Farm................................................... 57 Allen Farmers Market..............................29, 30, 37 Allen Marketplace Veggie Box............................. 59 Allen Neighborhood Center Veggie Box........29, 30 Almar Orchards................................................... 31 Altermatt Farms.................................................. 52 Ambassador Fridge.........................................9, 52 American Fifth Spirits.........................................33 American Indian Health & Family Services.........55 Ancona Farms....................................................... 9 Ann Arbor Distilling Company.............................33 Ann Arbor Farmers Market..................... 17, 18, 37 Ann Arbor Seed Company..............................17, 18 Apparatus Room, The...................................49, 51 Applegarth Honey................................................ 31 Arbor Brewing Company.....................................33 Arbor Teas......................................................17, 19 Ardencaple Farm - Highland Hops...................... 57 Argus Farm Stop - Liberty..............................17, 19 Argus Farm Stop - Packard............................17, 19 Artesian Farms................................................9, 52 Ascension Brewing Company.............................33 Ashton Orchards...........................................49, 50 Atwater Brewing Co............................................33 Avalon International Breads..........................49, 51 Axle Brewing Company.......................................33 B. Nektar Meadery..............................................33 Back 40 Bee Farm............................................... 19 Bad Brewing Company........................................33 Baffin Brewing Company....................................33 Bailey GREENhouse and Urban Farm..............9, 31 Balzer Blueberries............................................... 26 Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga.......................... 31 Bangalatown Farmers Market............................ 37 Baseline Farm Grassfed Beef.........................17, 18 Batch Brewing Co................................................33 Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Farmers Market................................................... 37 Beaverland Farms...........................................9, 52 Bedford Farmers Market..................................... 37 Bee Wise Farms......................................29, 30, 57 Belleville Farmers Market.......................37, 49, 50 Bennett's Orchard............................................... 26 Berry Hill Farm..............................................19, 26 Biercamp.............................................................33 Bird's Big Punk'ns............................................... 26 Birdies 'Something Chocolate'......................49, 51 Birmingham Farmers Market..................37, 49, 50 Bixel Family Farm................................................ 57 Black Locust Gardens......................................... 19 Black Oak Farm................................................... 31 Black Pearl Gardens............................................ 19 Blacke Fire Winery..............................................33 Blake Farms........................................................ 26 Blakes Cider and Winery.....................................33 Block Brewing Company.....................................33 Blom Meadworks.................................... 17, 19, 33 Blue Hat Coffee Co........................................49, 51 Blue Tractor Brewery..........................................33 Blueville Acres U-Pick Blueberries...................... 52 Boyka's DeCock Farms and Greenhouses.......... 52 Break O' Day Farm........................................ 31, 57 Brew Detroit........................................................33 Brewery Becker...................................................33 Brightmoor Artisans Collective............... 37, 41, 52 Brightmoor Farmway.......................................... 41
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Brightmoor Flower Farm.................................9, 52 Brighton Farmers' Market.......................29, 30, 37 Brines Farm................................................... 31. 59 Brooklyn Street Local, The............................49, 51 Brooks Brewing...................................................33 Brother Nature Produce..................................9, 52 Brown Acres........................................................ 57 Brown Iron Brewhouse........................................33 Buckets of Rain Gardens.................................9, 52 Buffalo Street Farm.........................................9, 52 Burgdorf's Winery...............................................33 Calder Farm & Dairy........................... 8, 49, 50, 51 Canton Brew Works.............................................33 Canton Farmers Market..........................37, 49, 50 Carpenter Farms................................................. 19 CBI Giving Tree.................................................... 59 CBI's Giving Tree Farm.......................................... 9 CDC Farm and Fishery....................................9, 52 Cellerman's Mead and Cifer................................33 Champion Farms................................................. 19 Chapman Family Farm........................................ 31 CHASS Mercado.................................................. 37 Chateau Aeronautique Winery............................33 Chelsea Alehouse Brewery.................................33 Chelsea Farmers Market......................... 17, 18, 37 Cherry Creek Old School House Winery..............33 Chessfrog Farms........................................... 31, 57 Circle W Ranch.................................................... 31 City Commons CSA.................................49, 50, 59 City of Grand Blanc Farmers Market................... 37 City of Melvindale DDA Farmers Market............. 37 City of Walled Lake Farmers Market................... 37 CJ's Brewing Company.......................................33 Clarkston Area Farmers Market.................... 37, 52 Clarkston Farm.................................................... 52 Clawson Farmers Market........................37, 49, 50 Clear Creek.......................................................... 31 Clearview Orchards.......................................26, 31 Clinton Farmers Market................................ 19, 37 Cobblestone Farm Market..............................17, 18 Cobblestone Farm Market: Ann Arbor................ 37 Cold Frame Farm................................................. 59 Cold Frame Farm LLC......................................... 52 Community Farm of Ann Arbor.....................19, 59 Constellation Collective..................................17, 19 Coriander Farm and Kitchen.............. 9, 43, 49, 50 Cotton Brewing Company...................................33 Country Mill Farms........................................ 31, 57 Country Roots Farm............................................ 59 Crim Fitness Foundation..................................... 41 Crop Spot Farm................................................... 19 Crosby Mint Farm................................................ 31 CRUST a baking co........................................29, 30 Cultivate Coffee and Tap House.............. 17, 19, 33 D-Town Farm............................................. 9, 37, 52 Davison Farmers Market............................... 31, 37 Dearborn Brewing...............................................33 Dearborn Farmers' and Artisans' Market......................................37, 49, 50 Degroot's Strawberries.................................26, 31 Detroit Beer Co....................................................33 Detroit City Distillery...........................................33 Detroit Community Markets..........................49, 50 Detroit Flight Path Farm...................................... 52 Detroit Food Policy Council................................. 23 Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation...................................... 41 Detroit Vineyards.................................................33 Devulder's Farm.................................................. 19 Dexter Blueberry Farm..................................19, 26 Dexter Cider Mill.................................................. 19 Dexter Farmers Market........................... 17, 18, 37 Dexter Winter Marketplace................................. 19 Diamante Gardens...........................................9, 52 Diederich's Berry & Produce Farm................26, 31 Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill.......................26, 52 Dixboro Farmers Market......................... 17, 18, 37
Dodge Park Farmers' Market..................37, 49, 50 Donahee Farms.............................................26, 52 Downey Brewing Co............................................33 Downtown Allen Park Farmers’ Market.............. 37 Downtown Owosso Farmers Market............ 31, 37 Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market..37, 49, 50 DP Equine Manure Composting.......................... 57 Drafting Table Brewing Company...........33, 49, 51 Dragonmead Brewery.........................................33 Draught Horse Brewery.......................................33 Durand Union Station Farmers Market............... 37 Eaglemonk Pub and Brwery................................33 Earthworks Urban Farm..................................9, 52 East Lansing Farmers' Market................29, 30, 37 East River Organic Farm...............................49, 50 Eastern Ingham Farmers Market............29, 30, 37 Eastern Market Brewing Co................................33 Eastern Market Corporation................2, 37, 49, 50 Eastern Market Farm Stand................................ 37 Eat Catering & Carry-out..........................13, 17, 19 Eaton Rapids Medical Center Farmer's Market.. 31 Edelbrau Brewing Company................................33 Elemental Foods Inc......................................29, 30 Ellison Brewery & Spirits.....................................33 Erie Orchards....................................................... 52 Erie Orchards & Cider Mill................................... 26 Ernst Farms......................................................... 19 Erwin Orchards.................................................... 26 Essence on Main...........................................49, 51 Eternity Brewing Company..................................33 Exferimentation Brewing....................................33 Falling Down Beery Company.............................33 Family Circle Centennial Farm............................ 31 Farm & Forest................................................29, 30 Farm at St. Joe's, The.......................17, 18, 58, 59 Farm Field Table............................................49, 51 Farmer Awad's Urban Farm............................9, 59 Farmer Bruce Urban Farm.........................9, 17, 18 Farmer's Hand, The.......................................49, 51 Farmers Markets at the Capital.......................... 37 Farmington Brewing Comapny............................33 Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market..................................37, 38, 49, 50 Fenton Farmers Market................................ 31, 37 Fenton Winery and Brewery................................33 Feral Daughters Farm......................................... 19 Feral Field, The..........................................9, 31, 59 Field Farms.......................................................... 19 Field of Plenty..................................................9, 52 Filipo Marc Winery..............................................33 Filmore 13 Brewery.............................................33 Firesign Family Farm........................................... 31 Fisheye Farms...........................................9, 49, 50 Flint Farmers' Market..............................37, 29, 30 Flint Fresh Food Hub.....................................29, 30 Flint Fresh Mobile Farmers Market..................... 37 Flint Fresh Veggie Box......................................... 59 Fluffy Bottom Farms......................................17, 18 Flying Fish Farm.................................................. 52 Flying Otter Winery..............................................33 FOLK..............................................................49, 51 Food Field........................................................9, 52 FoodCorps........................................................... 41 Fort Street Brewery.............................................33 Fostoria Bread Factory..................................29, 30 Fractured Acre Farms.....................................9, 52 Franklin Farmers Market.........................37, 49, 50 Fraser Tea......................................................49, 51 Fresh Cut Detroit Flower Farm..................9, 52, 59 Fresh Forage..................................................17, 19 Friends of Walker Tavern Farmers Market.......... 37 Frog Holler Organic Farm..............................19, 59 Frosty Apple Orchard.............................. 17, 18, 26 Full Circle Organic Farms.................................... 31 Fun Architecture..................................................56 Fusilier Family Farms and Greenhouses........17, 18 Ganderponics........................................................ 9
Gaskill Family Farm................................ 26, 49, 50 Gass Centennial Farm...................................49, 50 Gateway Farm..................................................... 59 Georgia Street Community Collective.............9, 52 Ghost Acre Farm.............................................9, 52 Goetz Greenhouse & Family Farm...........49, 50, 59 Golden Fleece Farm............................................ 19 Grace Acres......................................................... 57 Grand Blanc City Farmers Market.................29, 30 Grand River Brewery...........................................33 Grand River Distillery..........................................33 Grand River Farmers Market............................... 37 Grange Kitchen and Bar.................................17, 19 Grass Lake Farmers Market............................... 37 Grazing Fields Farm............................... 22, 29, 30 Great Baraboo Brewing Company.......................33 Great Lakes Permadynamics.............................. 19 Great Lakes Pickling Company.....................49, 51 Great Lakes Staple Seeds................................... 52 Green Market at Allegiance Health..................... 37 Green Oak Farmers Market and Community Market.............................................. 37 Green Things Farm............................ 14, 17, 18, 59 Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast............ 57 Greydale Farm..................................................... 52 Greydale Farms..................................................... 9 Griffin Claw Brewing Company...........................33 Grima Family Farms LLC..................................... 57 Grizzly Peak Brewing Company..........................33 Grosse Pointe Park Market................................. 37 Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities.................................61, IBC Growing Hope..................................................9, 45 Growing Hope Urban Farm.............................17, 18 Grown in Detroit............................................49, 50 Gruber's Farm...............................................26, 31 Guerrilla Foods....................................................45 Guernsey Farms Dairy......................................... 52 Gust Brother's Pumpkin Farm............................. 26 Gust Brothers...................................................... 26 Ham Sweet Farm................................................. 59 Hamtown Farms..............................................9, 52 Happy Day Farm.................................................. 57 Happy Girl Granola........................................29, 30 Happy Little Greens Farm...............................9, 57 Harnois Farm....................................................... 19 Hartland Farmers Market.................................... 37 Have Another Slice........................................49, 51 Hay Creek Heritage Farm.............................. 31, 59 Hazen's Farm................................................26, 31 Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery........................... 31 Hickory Oak Farm................................................ 19 Highwater Farms................................................. 59 Hillcrest Farms..................................29, 30, 57, 59 Holmestead Farm................................................ 57 Holt Farmers Market........................................... 37 HomeGrown Brewing Company..............33, 49, 51 HOMES Brewery..................................................33 Honest Eats Farm.......................................... 31, 59 Hope Village Farmers Market..................49, 50, 37 Hotel Iroquois......................................................56 Howell Winter Farmers Market........................... 37 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market................ 31, 37 Huffman's Homestead............................29, 30, 57 Huling Family Farm............................................. 52 Hunter Park Gardenhouse..................................... 9 Hy's Cider Mill..................................................... 26 Ile Ibeji Farm....................................................9, 52 Indian Brook Trout Farm...................................... 19 Inkster Farmers Market...................................... 37 Ironbark Brewing Company................................33 Jacob's Fresh Farm........................................17, 18 Jentzen Farms..................................................... 59 Jentzen Perennial Farm...................................... 52 Jolly Pumpkin......................................................33 Justice Homestead, The..................................... 59 K&O Farms.......................................................... 57
INDEX Kapnick Orchards..............................17, 18, 26, 59 Keeney Orchards................................................. 26 Keep Growing Detroit Farm................................... 9 Kelly Farms.......................................................... 19 Kern Road Farm.................................................. 31 Kickstand Brewing Company..............................33 Kuhnhenn Brewing Co.........................................33 Kutchey Family Farm........................................... 52 Laetus Pullus Farm.................................29, 30, 57 Lafever................................................................ 26 Laingsburg Farmers Market............................... 37 Lake Divide Farm.......................................... 31, 59 Laman Farm........................................................ 57 Land Loom, The...................................... 17, 18, 59 Lansing Brwering Company................................33 Lappan Agency.................................................... 22 Larry's Capsaicin Sensations.............................. 57 Laundry, The.................................................29, 30 Lavender Lane Farm.....................................49, 50 Lawn Gone Food Farm....................................9, 52 Lee Family Farm.................................................. 57 Lesser Farm........................................................ 19 Liberty Street Brewing Co...................................33 Lily's Seafood Grill and Brewery.........................33 Lincoln Park Farmers Market..................37, 49, 50 Linden Farmers Market................................. 31, 37 Linder Farms....................................................... 19 Little Flint Farm...............................................9, 31 Livonia Farmers Market at the Wilson Barn........ 37 Loan Oak Vineyard Estate...................................33 Local Grocer, The..........................................29, 30 Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Winery and Brewery............................................33 Long Farmily Orhcard Farm & Cider Mill............. 26 Lynchpin Beer Company.....................................33 Mackinac Fishmongers.................................49, 50 Magnolia Farms...............................................9, 31 Manchester Farmers Market.................. 17, 18, 37 Marilla Field + Flora......................................19, 59 Marjie's Gluten Free Pantry...........................29, 30 Marrow Butcher Shop and Restaurant.........49, 51 Mason Area Farmers Market.............................. 37 Mawby................................................................... 8 McCallum's Orchard and Cider Mill............... 31, 57 McCoy Farms................................................49, 50 McPherson Local...........................................17, 19 Meldrum Fresh Market........................................ 37 Meridian Township Farmers' Market......29, 30, 37 MI Fresh Forage............................................32, 39 Michigan Farm to Freezer.............................49, 51 Michigan Good Food Fund..................................BC Michigan State University Extension.................. 61 Michigan State University Student Organic Farm....................................................... 31 Michigan Urban Farming Initiative..................9, 52 Michigran Distillery.............................................33 Middleton Berry Farm...................................26, 52 Midtown Brewing Company................................33 MIFFS.................................................................. 61 MIFFS Women in Ag (WIA) Farm Development Center............................29, 30 Milan Farmers and Artisan Market..................... 37 Milford Farmers Market...................................... 37 Miller's Big Red Greenhouses & Cider Mill....26, 52 Miss Bee Haven Bee Farm.................................... 9 Miss Kim.........................................................17, 19 Misty Meadows Lavendar Farm.......................... 26 Monroe Family Organics..................................... 59 Monroe Farmers Market.........................37, 49, 50 Montrose Orchards............................................. 26 Motor City Brewing Works..................................33 Motor City Gas.....................................................33 Mount Clemens Downtown Farmers Market...... 37 Mount Clemens Farmers Market........................ 37 MSU Master Gardener Program..........................53 MSU Student Organic Farm................................ 59 MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center....49, 50
Mushroom Factory, The............................9, 49, 50 Naomi Call........................................................... 47 Nature and Nurture Seeds.............................17, 18 Needle-Lane Farms............................................ 19 Neu Kombucha..............................................49, 51 New Baltimore Farmers Market..............37, 49, 50 New Day Gardens................................................ 31 New Earth Micro Farm........................................ 57 New Sun Farm..................................................... 57 Nightshade Farm Industries................................ 19 Noka Homestead................................................. 31 North Center Brewing Company.........................33 Northern Lights Farm.......................................... 57 Northern Market.................................................... 2 Northern Oak Brewery........................................33 Northville Farmers Market.................................. 37 Northwest Detroit Farmers Market..................... 37 Nurturing Our Seeds.......................................9, 52 Oak Park Farmers Market................................... 37 Oakland Avenue Farmers Market....................... 37 Oakland Avenue Urban Farm....................9, 52, 61 Oakland County Farmers' Market...........37, 49, 50 Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill...................26, 52 Occupy Yourself Agricultural Academy...........9, 52 Odie's Flowers...............................................49, 50 Ohana Gardens................................................9, 52 Old City Acres................................................52, 59 Old Nation Brewing Company.............................33 Old Pine Farm................................................19, 59 Old Town General Store, The........................29, 30 Olejnik Farms & Greenhouses............................. 52 Open Air Market of Stockbridge.......................... 37 Original Gravity Brewing Company.....................33 Osma Acres Farm CSA........................................ 57 Our Family Farm............................................19, 59 Owosso Organics.......................................... 31, 59 Owosso Original Farmers Market................. 31, 37 Ozone's Brewhouse.............................................33 Parker's Hilltop Brewery.....................................33 Peaceful Meadows Farm..................................... 57 Peach and Honey...........................................49, 51 Peckham Farms.................................................. 31 Pentamere Winery...............................................33 Piggly Petals Flower Farm.......................49, 50, 59 Pileted Brewing Company...................................33 Pine Row Farm.................................................... 57 Pingree Farms.................................................9, 52 Pink Flamingo..........................................45, 49, 51 Pittsfield Township Farmers Market....... 17, 18, 37 Planted......................................................9, 49, 50 Plymouth Farmers Market......................37, 49, 50 Plymouth General Store................................49, 51 Pointless Brewery and Theater...........................33 Poison Frog Brewery...........................................33 Polk Around Farm..........................................26, 52 Porter's Orchard.................................................. 31 Pregitzer Farm Market......................17, 18, 26, 59 Prochaska Farms..........................................19, 59 Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen........................49, 51 Pure Pastures, Dearborn...............................49, 51 Pure Pastures, Plymouth ..............................49, 51 Purple Rose Theater.............................................. 8 Radical Coffee Project...................................49, 51 Radicle Roots Community Farm.......................... 19 Raindance Organic Farm............................... 31, 59 RC Organic Farms.........................................52, 59 RecoveryPark Farms.................................9, 49, 50 Red Cedar Spirits................................................33 Red Haven Farm to Table Restaurant.......2, 29, 30 Red House Ranch................................................ 31 Redline Brewing Company..................................33 Redwoods Steakhouse Brewery and Grill...........33 Reeves Blueberry Farm....................................... 57 Renegade Acres.................................................. 31 Ribbon Farm Hops...........................................9, 52 Rising Pheasant Farms...................................9, 52
River Rouge Brewing Company...........................33 River's Edge Brewing Company..........................33 Roak Brewing Co.................................................33 Rochester Mills Beer Company...........................33 Rocky Oak Farms................................................ 19 Roeske Farms..................................................... 31 Romeo Farmers' Market..................................... 52 Romulus Farmers Market.................................... 37 Root Revival Acres........................................52, 59 Root to Rise Farm..........................................52, 59 Ropertis Turkey Farm.......................................... 52 Rose's Fine Foods.........................................49, 51 Rowe's Produce Farm...................................19, 26 Royal Oak Brewery..............................................33 Royal Oak Farmers Market.....................37, 49, 50 Rudich Farms...................................................... 52 Ruhlig Farms & Greenhouses.............................. 52 Rusted Crow Distillery.........................................33 Rustic Leaf Brewing............................................33 Sage Creek Winery..............................................33 Saline Farmers Market............................ 17, 18, 37 Saline Winter Farmers Market.......................17, 18 Salt Springs Brewery..........................................33 Sanctuary Spirits.................................................33 Sand Hill Apiaries................................................ 19 Sandhill Crane Vineyards....................................33 Sandy Acres Blueberry Farm.............................. 26 Sanger Farm........................................................ 19 Sava's.............................................................17, 19 Schramm's Mead................................................33 Seeley Farm........................................................ 19 Shelby Farmers Market................................. 37, 52 Sherwood Brewing Company..............................33 Simply Fresh Market.....................................29, 30 Singing Tree Gardens......................................9, 52 Skinny Farm of Scio............................................ 59 Slow Farm.....................................................19, 26 Sodt's Berry Farm............................................... 26 Songbird Farm..................................................... 19 South Lansing Farmers Market........29, 30, 37, 42 South Lyon Farmers and Artisan Market...... 37, 52 Southwest Grows Urban Farm and Agroecology Hub.............................................9, 52 Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market................................................... 37 Spanglish.............................................................53 Spicer Orchards.............................................26, 31 Spirit Farm.......................................................9, 52 St. Clair Shores Farmers Market......................... 37 St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor............................... 37 St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor Farmers Market................................................... 19 Standard Bistro and Larder, The....................17, 19 Steinhauser Farms........................................19, 59 Stella Matutina Farm.....................................19, 59 Stone E River Ranch............................................ 31 Stone Hedge Farm.............................................. 31 Stony Creek Farm.......................................... 31, 59 Stony Creek Orchard and Cider Mill.................... 26 Stony Lake Brewing Co.......................................33 Stotz Berry Farm................................................. 26 Summer Dreams Farm........................................ 52 Sunnyside Farms.............................................9, 52 Sunshine Meadows Farm..............................52, 59 Superior Lakes Mead..........................................33 Swallowtail Farm................................................ 31 Sweet Potato Delights...................................49, 51 Taiga Farm and Vineyards................................... 57 Tantre Farm............................................. 17, 18, 59 Taylor Farmers Market........................................ 37 Tecumseh Brewing Company.............................33 Tecumseh Farmers Market at The Market on Evans..................................... 19, 37 Ten Hens Farm.................................................... 31 Tenacity Brewing.................................................33 Tenera Grains (Teffola)...................................17, 19 Third Monk Brewing Company............................33
Thread Creek Farm................................ 26, 29, 30 Titus Farms............................................ 29, 30, 59 Tollgate Farm and Education Center................... 59 Tootsies Brewery.................................................33 Townies Brewery.................................................33 Traverse City Tourism......................................... 12 Trillium Wood Farm.......................................29, 30 Triple B Honey...............................................49, 50 Troy Farmers Market...............................37, 49, 50 Two Hounds Farm...................................49, 50, 59 Two James Spirits...............................................33 Two Track Acres............................................19, 59 U.P. Pasties....................................................49, 51 Ugly Dog Distillery...............................................33 Uhlianuk Farm and Greenhouse....................29, 30 Uhlianuks Specialties from the Farm............29, 30 Unity Vibrations...................................................33 Upland Hills Farm CSA........................................ 59 Urban Fresh Farm................................................. 9 Urbandale Farm...............................................9, 31 Valentine Distilling...............................................33 Van Dyk Farms.................................................... 31 Van Steenkiste Farms......................................... 52 Vanhoutte Farms................................................. 52 Verellen Orchards................................................ 52 Vestergaard Farms.............................................. 19 Vienna Township Farm and Arts Market............. 37 Village at Grand Traverse Commons, The...........53 Village Winery......................................................33 Voices for Earth Justice...................................... 41 Warren Farmers Market...................................... 37 Wasem Fruit Farm............................................... 26 Washington Street Wine House...........................33 Washtenaw Farmers Markets.............................56 Wayne County Farmers Markets......................... 37 Wayne State University Farmers Market.......................................37, 49, 50 We the People Grower's Association.................... 9 We The People Opportunity Center................17, 18 Webster Farmers Market.................................... 37 Weekly Greens CSA....................................... 31, 59 Western Market.............................................49, 51 Westland Farmers and Artisan Market............... 37 Westside Farmers Market............................. 19, 37 Westview Orchard and Adventure Farm............. 26 Westview Orchards & Winery........................33, 52 Westwind Farm...................................... 29, 30, 59 White Lotus Farms.............................................. 19 Whitney Farmstead.......................................19, 59 Whittakers Berry Farm........................................ 26 Wiard's Orchard.................................................. 19 Wild Blue Yonder Farm........................................ 57 Wildflower Eco Farm........................................... 59 Wilson's Farm...................................................... 19 Windemere Farm...........................................29, 30 Witch's Hat Brewing............................................33 Wolfe Orchard..................................................... 19 Wolverine State Brewing Co................................33 Woodward Avenue Brewers - Ferndale..............33 Xiong's Fresh Asian Produce........................29, 30 Youngblood Vineyard...............................33, 52, 57 Ypsi Alehouse......................................................33 Ypsilanti Farmers Markets...................... 17, 18, 37 Ypsilanti Food Coop and Bakery....................17, 19 Zatkovich Pastures........................................29, 30 Zilke Vegetable Farm & Kitchen.............. 17, 19, 59 Zingerman's Bakehouse.................................17, 19 Zingerman's Coffee Company........................17, 19 Zingerman's Creamery...................................17, 19 Zingerman's Delicatessen..............................17, 19 Zingerman's Roadhouse................................17, 19 Zingerman's Candy Factory...........................17, 19 Zumo Eco Farm.............................................29, 30
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