2020 Local Food Guide by Erin Waineo

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L O C A L D I F F E R E N C E .O R G

2020 EDITION

Michigan guide to local farms, farmers markets, restaurants, beer, wine, specialty producers and more!

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Hand in hand with

166 LOCAL PRODUCERS

COMMUNITY CO-OP SINCE 1973

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NOW 806 RedWITH Drive 2 LOCATIONS

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WINE & HARD CIDER FROM LOCAL FARMS, MUNCHIES, MUSIC, EVENT SPACE, WI-FI, HIKING TRAILS ACCESS LFC Tasting Room 806 Red Drive Traverse City 231.995.0500 leftfootcharley.com

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at a glance

Find local food in your area

Find Food & Farms 13 Upper Peninsula 27 Northwest Michigan 47 Northeast Michigan 59 Mid Michigan 69 West Michigan 81 Southwest Michigan 89 Southeast Michigan

Farmers markets 22 Upper Peninsula 39 Northwest Michigan 54 Northeast Michigan 64 Mid Michigan 73 West Michigan 84 Southwest Michigan 101 Southeast Michigan

places to visit 25 Breweries 45 Wineries 55 U-Pick Farms 79 Spirits, Cider,

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What’s inside 9 Food Preservation Made Easy 10 Reducing Food Waste 21 Good Food Culture 23 UP Brew Trail:

try one of these recipes

Tap into the Upper Peninsula

37 Easy Local Eating Habits for Kids

14 Sunday Quiche 35 Zucchini Ravioli

with Red Pepper Coulis

51 Squash Bowl 62 Spiced Apple Mule 68 Turkish Salad

41 Eden Foods: Over 50 Years of Pure Michigan Made Foods

42 Michigan Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

53 Changemakers from the Sunrise Side

63 Applewood Cafe’s Debut in Downtown Flint

80 Pan Seared Fish

65 COVER feature / 65

99 Great Gramma

75 Michigan Food Hubs Making

with Sweet & Sour Rhubarb Sauce Lula’s Easter Carrot Cake

Essential & Undervalued: Migrant Workers in Michigan the Connection

77 Finding a Taste of Place with Peoples Cider Co.

85 Sunlight Gardens: Growing the Next Generation of Farmers

87 Industrial Hemp: Pilot Program to Continue in 2020

97 Empowerment & Healing through Local Food

98 Detroit Food Academy:

Small Batch Makes Big Impact

103 Seasonality Guide

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TRICIA PHE LP S CEO

SAR A JOHNSON

Central UP Michigan Local Food Marketing Representative

ALE X PAL ZE WIC Z

UP Michigan Local Food Coordinator

K IMB E RLY CON AG H AN

NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator

MOLLY S TE PANS K I

Sales Manager & NE Michigan Local Food Coordinator

L AB RIA L ANE

Mid Michigan Local Food Marketing Representative

RE B ECC A HE NDE R SON

West Michigan Local Food Coordinator

BAILE Y SA MP

Administrative Assistant

E MM A B E AUCH A MP

Communications Manager

K E LLY WIL SON

Director of Community Partners & SE Michigan Local Food Coordinator

clockwise order from top left

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We first acknowledge that all of Michigan is the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands and waters of Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabeg—the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. We also acknowledge our many more-thanhuman relatives, the original caretakers of our lands and waters, who call this region home, and have done so since time immemorial.

Finding the Meaning in Food

Taste the Local Difference is Michigan’s Local Food Marketing Agency. A social enterprise whose mission is to educate consumers about the value of local food while helping farm and food entrepreneurs build successful, well-connected and thoughtful businesses.

My understanding of food completely changed after my first visit to a small vegetable farm. Then, a college student, I considered food to be boring, inconsequential and bland—not just in terms of flavor, but in relevance and value to me.

The TLD database platform & business model are available for licensing outside of Michigan. Please contact tricia@localdifference.org to learn more.

I left the farm that day with more questions than answers. This sparked an interest in the dimensions of food I’d never noticed or cared about before. Since then, I’ve heard lots of stories about people’s evolving relationship with food. Most recently, I’ve seen the pandemic rapidly shift awareness about the value of local in a way nothing else could.

L AYOUT & DESIGN

Erin Waineo Design COVER SHOT

Courtney Kent Photography

This collective attention is powerful.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS

Consider our local food guide as a resource for you to dive deeper into the meaning behind the food that you eat. Our food system is complex; as we learn more about it, we recognize there are realities in this system that are bitter, just as there are some that are supremely sweet. Mindfully recognizing these different “flavors” of our food leads to a greater understanding, and eventually creates a stronger food system.

Courtney Kent Photography, Tootsweet, Christina Marbury, Erica Hartman, Rose Bisanz, B&B Farms, Harvest Thyme Farm, Katie Raymond, Todd Marsee, Michigan Sea Grant, Mott Community College, Electric Peach Graphics, ValleyHUB at KVCC, Eileen Baron, Valaurian Waller

The system is constantly evolving, and so are we. At Taste the Local Difference, our goal is to connect you with your food, and the community of people that bring it to your table. Since our debut in 2004, with a small regional brochure, we have grown steadily by developing authentic relationships with local and regional food businesses. We are immensely proud to share this with you, our first statewide Local Food Guide, in a year when it’s more critical than ever to support our communities.

THIS GUIDE IS PUBLISHED BY

Taste the Local Difference, LLC info@localdifference.org localdifference.org

#LocalFoodMich

on the cover Mona (left) and Marimar (right) - two seasonal employees at Interwater Farms in Williamsburg, Michigan harvesting ripe peaches at golden hour. The families of these women have travelled from Georgia to Northern Michigan every summer for over 30 years to work on the farm. Read more about our essential migrant and seasonal farm workers on page 65.

Read through these pages and fully experience your food—with all the flavor, meaning and value it possesses.

Tricia Phelps, CEO

KEWEENAW

WESTERN UP

HOUGHTON

CENTRAL UP

ONTONAGON

EASTERN UP

BARAGA GOGEBIC

LUCE

MARQUETTE ALGER

IRON

CHIPPEWA SCHOOLCRAFT

DICKINSON

MACKINAC

DELTA

EMMET

MENOMINEE

NORTHEAST

CHEBOYGAN PRESQUE ISLE CHARLEVOIX

ANTRIM

BENZIE

GRAND TRAVERSE

MANISTEE

WEXFORD

KALKASKA

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OSCODA

ALCONA

OGEMAW

IOSCO

MISSAUKEE ROSCOMMON

MID

ARENAC MASON

OSCEOLA

LAKE

CLARE

GLADWIN

WEST

HURON BAY MECOSTA

OCEANA

ISABELLA

MIDLAND

NEWAYGO

TUSCOLA MONTCALM

KENT

OTTAWA

IONIA

CLINTON

SANILAC

SAGINAW

GRATIOT

MUSKEGON

SHIAWASSEE

LAPEER

GENESEE

ST. CLAIR

MACOMB ALLEGAN

EATON

BARRY

INGHAM

OAKLAND

LIVINGSTON

BERRIEN

VAN BUREN

CASS

KALAMAZOO

ST. JOSEPH

CALHOUN

BRANCH

With over 2,000 local food business partners throughout Michigan, how can you find the one you’re looking for? Inside our Local Food Guide, we've arranged the content by regions and then by counties, so you can stumble across new and old favorites in every corner of the state. Plus, we compiled lists — of breweries, wineries, u-pick farms, and farmers markets — to take with you on your next adventure. |

CRAWFORD

SOUTHWEST

MONTMORENCY

LEELANAU

NORTHWEST

find local food

ALPENA

OTSEGO

JACKSON

HILLSDALE

WASHTENAW

LENAWEE

WAYNE

MONROE

SOUTHEAST

HUNGRY FOR MORE? At localdifference.org, you can search our database by product, county, and business type to get the freshest and best Michigan products available wherever you are. localdifference.org/findlocalfood

Looking for the right community supported agriculture (CSA) share for you? Find it here.

Browse through over 100 delicious, seasonal recipes on our blog!

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G et e! onlin

@localdifference

Read stories about local food champions! blog.localdifference.org

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Food Preservation PRESERVING THE SEASON / INFOGRAPHIC

made easy

CHRISTINA MARBURY

Contributor and TLD Photographer

It’s easy to get carried away with the bountiful produce available during the summer and fall months. These easy preservation methods give you a reason to stock up on seasonal local produce so you can enjoy it throughout the year.

Don’t forget to label your food with the date & contents!

[ T O M AT O S A U C E ]

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[ PICKLED PEPPERS ]

[ PICKLED BEETS ]

FREEZING

PICKLING

CANNING

Filling the freezer is a simple way to save summer’s bounty for the rest of the year. Almost all fruits and vegetables can easily be frozen using the tips below. Jams and sauces can also be frozen instead of canned.

Prefer your produce with a little zip? Pickles bring a boost of flavor to meals and are another great way to preserve vegetables. Pickling can be approached in two ways:

Low on freezer space, but nervous about canning? It’s not as hard as it seems follow these rules for canning safely.

• Use a science-based recipe PRESERVING THE SEASON • Vinegar pickles: Made by from a trusted source. This will • Berries: Wash and spread on brining vegetables in a vinegarensure the proper pH and sugar baking sheet to freeze, then based brine, these pickles can level for preservation. / INFOGRAPHIC transfer into freezer bag. be canned to last all winter. • Other Fruits: Wash, peel, and slice fruits, then follow the same process as berries. • Vegetables: Cut vegetables to desired size, blanch for 1-2 minutes, then chill in an ice bath before freezing.

• Fermented pickles: Sour flavors are created with salt, spices, and time, rather than vinegar. These pickles last in the refrigerator for 4-9 months.

• Keep it clean. Sanitized jars and tools are important for a safe final product. • Follow canning guidelines. Seal jars in a water bath or pressure canner for the appropriate time based on what you’re canning and the size of the jars.

GET MORE CANNING INFO! National Center for Home Food Preservation nchfp.uga.edu Michigan State University Extension Michigan Fresh canr.msu.edu/mi_fresh

[ P I C K L E D M AT C H S T I C K CARROTS ]

[ PICKLED JALEPEÑOS ]

[ PICKLED SPICY PEPPER MIX ] 9

FOOD WASTE ONE-THIRD OF ALL FOOD

produced globally IS WASTED EVERY YEAR

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

22% OF ALL GARBAGE HEADED

TO LANDFILLS IS FOOD

(more than any other single material!) which contributes to

Eat your vegg ies!

45% OF ALL fruits & vegetables are thrown away.

GLOBAL WARMING 1

CHINA

UNITED STATES

FOOD WASTE

If food waste were a country, it would be the

THIRD BIGGEST CONTRIBUTOR

TO GLOBAL GREENHOUSE

GAS EMISSIONS (after China and the US)

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The USDA states that

$161 BILLION

OF FOOD WAS WASTED IN 2010.

$520 per person annually or $10 is thrown away after every weekly shopping trip.

[That's ~250lbs of food wasted per person, per year!]

Buy

onl y wh at you ' ll u se

4 TIPS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE 1

CHOOSE

COMPOST

Pick the odd-looking produce that other people might not taste is on the inside

Compost your food waste - it breaks down faster

tips

EAT LOCAL Buy local food! It hasn’t traveled as far and will last longer (it tastes better too!)

PRESERVE

Preserve your produce by freezing, pickling, or turning into preserves if you have too much

Facts sourced from USDA, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Environmental Protection Agency 11

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LUCE

MARQUETTE ALGER

IRON

CHIPPEWA MACKINAC

DELTA

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DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

Preheat your oven to 350° F.

1 Tbsp olive oil

Add the olive oil and a pinch of salt to a pan and sauté the mushrooms for 5–6 minutes. Set aside.

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and whisk with thyme and a pinch of salt and pepper.

¼ tsp thyme

Add half & half to the eggs and stir.

1 9" pie crust, par baked

Pour the egg mixture into your pie crust, then evenly distribute your mushrooms, sliced asparagus and cheese of choice.

½ cup asparagus, trimmed and sliced

Carefully place in your oven and bake for 30–40 minutes. Checking regularly in the final 10–15 minutes of cooking. You want the eggs to set, but to still jiggle just a little in the center.

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Hancock Houghton Atlantic Mine South Range

HOUGHTON

L'Anse

ONTONAGON

BARAGA GOGEBIC IRON

WESTERN U.P. BARAGA

HOUGHTON

FARMS Dynamite Hill Farms

FARMS Living Vitamins

 906-235-6177  Dynamite Hill Farms  16848 Dynamite Hill Rd, L'Anse

 906-281-8439  Living Vitamins Microgreens  51 Second St, South Range

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Herman Hill Sugarbush

Metsä Hill Farm

 906-201-0760  hermanhillssugarbush.com  18194 Lahti Rd, L'Anse

 906-487-9060  44051 Baltic Onkalos Corner Rd, Atlantic Mine

North Harvest CSA Farm  906-370-2007  northharvestcsa.com  26262 Tikkanen Rd, Calumet

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FARMERS MARKETS Downtown Houghton Farmers Market  906-482-1700  2A Lakeshore Dr, Houghton

Hancock Farmers Market  906-482-2720  cityofhancock.com  Porvoo Park: 200 Navy St, Hancock

Main St Calumet Farmers Market

Crystal Falls

IRON RESTAURANTS b.well cafe + juice bar

FARM Elson's 2 Tracks

 906-523-5859  bwellcafejuicebar.com  48404 Lincoln Ave, Houghton

 906-284-0661  Iron County Vegetables  130 Buck Lake Rd, Crystal Falls

Milly's

RESTAURANT Curious Pig

 906-523-7373  millyshancock.com  108 Quincy St, Hancock

Suomi Restaurant

 906-282-7575  Curious Pig  117 South 5th St, Crystal Falls

 906-482-3220  54 Huron St, Houghton

KEWEENAW

RETAIL STORES Keweenaw Co-op Market & Deli

RESTAURANT Fitzgerald's Hotel & Restaurant

 906-482-2030  keweenaw.coop  1035 Ethel Ave, Hancock

Peterson's Fish Market  906-482-2343  49813N US Hwy 41, Hancock

 906-337-0666  fitzgeralds-mi.com  5033 Front St, Eagle River

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Big Bay

Grand Marais Marquette Negaunee Ishpeming Deerton Republic

MARQUETTE

Au Train

Skandia

Munising

Chatham

Gwinn

ALGER SCHOOLCRAFT

DICKINSON

DELTA Cornell

Iron Mountain

CENTRAL U.P.

Wilson

Daggett Stephenson

Case Country Farm  906-361-2700  casecountryfarm.com  N5298 Samuelson Rd, Chatham

Rock River Farm  906-439-5233  rockriverfarms.com  N6302 Rock River Rd, Chatham Song Dog Farm  906-748-1996  songdogfarmandtradingpost.com  N13901 Cemetery Rd, Grand Marais Swampy Acres  906-343-6589  Swampy Acres 906  Deerton UProoted Farm  321-794-4130  uprootedfarm-mi.com  E4047 E Cold Springs Rd, Chatham

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Bark River

Escanaba

MENOMINEE

FARMS

Mighty Soil Farm  906-439-5770  mightysoilfarm.com  N5448 Rock River Rd, Chatham

Cooks

Gladstone

ALGER

Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research & Extension Center  906-439-5114  canr.msu.edu/uprc  South Farm: E3774 University Drive  North Farm: N5431 Rock River Rd, Chatham

Rapid River

Wallace

Menominee

FARMERS MARKET Munising Farmers and Artisans Market  906-202-3030  Binsfeld Bayshore Park: 355 Elm Ave, Munising

RESTAURANT The Brownstone Inn  906-892-8332  brownstoneinnup.com  M-28, Au Train

BREWERY East Channel Brewing Company  906-387-3007  eastchannelbrewery.com  209 Maple St, Munising

DELTA

DICKINSON

FARMS

Guindon Farms  906-384-6517  guindonfarms.com  9111 County 416 H Rd, Cornell

Pilot's Pastures  906-221-0308  Upper Peninsula Grassfed Beef  W9402 Peterson Dr, Iron Mountain

Superior Home Farm  906-241-4147  16164 US Hwy 41, Rapid River

RESTAURANT

FARMERS MARKETS Escanaba Farmers Market  906-789-8696  escanabadda.org  9th St and 1st Ave N, Escanaba

Spiro's Downtown Restaurant  906-774-3499  spirosdowntown.com  427 S Stephenson Ave, Ste. 2, Iron Mountain

Gladstone Farmers Market  gladstonemi.org  911 Delta Ave, Gladstone

WINERIES Leigh's Garden Winery  906-553-7799  leighsgarden.com  904 Ludington St, Escanaba Northern Sun Winery  906-399-9212  northernsunwinery.com  983 10th Rd, Bark River

RETAIL STORES Grand Marais Fisheries Farm & Mercantile  906-494-2010  22595 County Rd H-58, Grand Marais

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MARQUETTE

MENOMINEE

FARMS

RESTAURANTS

Ever Yielding Acres  906-362-5016  Ever Yielding Acres  9042 US 41 South, Skandia

231 West Patisserie

Happy Hoppers Organic Rabbits  906-362-3641  Zorza Dr, Negaunee Moon Mtn 231 West serves locally roasted coffee,  moonmtn.com fresh baked pastries, a light lunch,  Big Bay and finely crafted desserts using local ingredients. Partridge Creek Farm  906-273-0100  906-361-6628  231 W Washington St, Marquette  partridgecreekfarm.org  114 S Main St, Ishpeming DIGS Gastropub  906-226-6399 Seeds and Spores Family Farm  digsmarquette.com  906-458-8616  154 W Washington St, Marquette  seedsandspores.com  724 Greenfield Rd, Marquette Donckers  906-226-6110 Tonella Farms  donckersonline.com  262-347-6076  137 W Washington St, Marquette  tonellafarms.com  132 Dukes Rd, Skandia Harley's Restaurant and Lounge  906-228-6000 Virgin Earth Farm  ramadamarquette.com  906-458-6436  412 W Washington St, Marquette  2480 Yukon Trail, Republic Iron Bay Restaurant and Drinkery

FARMERS MARKETS

BREWERIES Barrel + Beam  906-273-2559  barrelandbeam.com  260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette

Casual, fun, historic eatery and tap room featuring house made pies and Michigan grown sustainable agriculture to keep your belly and body healthy!  906-273-0990  ironbaymqt.com  105 E Washington St, Marquette Northern Center at Northern Michigan University

Blackrocks Brewery  906-273-1333  blackrocksbrewery.com  424 N Third St, Marquette Cognition Brewing Company  906-204-2724  cognitionbrewingcompany.com  113 E Canda St, Ishpeming Drifa Brewing Company  906-273-1300  drifabrewing.beer  501 S Lake St, Marquette Upper Peninsula Brewing Company  906-475-7939  upperpeninsulabrewingcompany.com  342 Rail St, Negaunee

DeBacker Family Dairy  906-753-6455  debackerfamilydairy.com  N9145 Badish Rd, Daggett

Towner's Pastry and Chocolate Shoppe

Elmcrest Acres  906-424-0688  elmcrestacres.com  W2244 Number 29 Rd, Daggett M.A.D. Rabbits  906-374-0839  mandyanddenco@gmail.com  N10549 0-1 Lane, Daggett

Artisan French pastry and chocolate shop offering mouthwatering croissants to handcrafted chocolates and more. Towner's is a must visit.  906-372-4004  townerspastryshoppe.com  37 West M35, Gwinn Zephyr Wine Bar  906-225-5470  zephyrmqt.com  129D W Baraga St, Marquette

RETAIL STORES Marquette Food Co-op  906-225-0671  marquettefood.coop  502 W Washington St, Marquette Tadych's EconoFoods Marquette  906-226-3500  shoptadychs.com/stores/marquette  1401 Odovero Dr, Marquette

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market  906-362-3276  mqtfarmersmarket.com  112 S Third St, Marquette Negaunee Farmers and Crafters Market - Miners Park  906-360-2422  cityofnegaunee.com/government/ city-directory/farmers-market/  Corner of Maas St and US 41, Negaunee

FARMS The Delft Bistro  906-273-2455  thedelftbistro.com  139 W Washington St, Marquette

Our culinary team supports our farmers, fishers, vinters and brewers through locally sourced offerings in our newly renovated, full service conference center.  906-227-2623  nmu.edu/northerncenter  1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette Superior Entertainment Center  906-225-9230  wingsandbowling.com  3060 US 41 West, Marquette

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS The Crib  906-273-1460  401 N 3rd St, Marquette

Mill Creek Farm  906-639-3377  W3929 #32 Rd, Carney SISU Fungi  906-290-0445  sisufungi.com  W9811 County Rd 352, Stephenson Starz Orchard  906-290-3099  W5597 17.5 Lane, Wallace Tickler Farm and Forest Products  906-250-7167  Tickler Farm  W8317 Deacon Lane, Daggett Wilson Creek Gardens  906-221-0319  N16071 Hansen Lane F-4, Wilson

FARMERS MARKET Hannahville Farmers Market  906-723-2570  N15019 B-1 Rd, Wilson

RESTAURANTS

Dead River Coffee Roasters  906-226-2112  deadrivercoffee.com  119 W Baraga Ave, Marquette

Belgiumtown Bar & Restaurant  906-753-2752  Belgiumtown  W4346 Belgiumtown Rd, Daggett

Marquette Baking Company  906-228-3777  117 W Baraga Ave, Marquette

The Serving Spoon  906-863-7770  Serving Spoon  821 1st St, Menominee

Superior Culture  248-977-8838  superiorculturemqt.com  717 N Third St, Marquette Velodrome Coffee Company  906-273-2556  velodromecoffeecompany.com  519 W Washington St, Marquette

SCHOOLCRAFT FARM Rondeau's Ruff Acres  906-644-2777  11812 W Spielmacher Rd, Cooks

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Paradise

LUCE

Sault Ste. Marie Brimley Dafter

Newberry

CHIPPEWA

Curtis

Rudyard

MACKINAC Engadine

Pickford Goetzville

Naubinway Brevort

HesselCedarville

St. Ignace

De Tour Village

Mackinac Island

EASTERN U.P. CHIPPEWA

LUCE

FARMS

FARMERS MARKETS

Carrick Family Farms  906-322-5935  The Carrick Farms  7385 W 10 Mile Rd, Brimley

Bay Mills/Brimley Farmers Market  906-248-8363  Eat Local Foods  11386 West Lakeshore Dr, Brimley

Dutcher Farm  906 297-2120  dutcherfarm@gmail.com  25525 S Angora Rd, Goetzville

De Tour Village Farmers Market  906-297-5471  detourcommunity.org  178 S Ontario St, De Tour Village

Farendy Farms  989-429-9914  8744 E Olson Rd, Sault Ste. Marie

Pickford Farmers Market  906-630-2881  Pickford Farmers Market  185 Manila, Pickford

Gordon's Produce  906-632-9430  Gordons Produce  3449 S Ridge Rd, Sault Ste. Marie Jere Farms  734-347-0906  Jere Farms  7557 W M28, Brimley Ski Country Farm  906-630-7414  skicountryfarm.com  2281 W 7 Mile Rd, Sault Ste. Marie Sweeten Farms  765-346-8183  sweetenhayfarm.com  12248 S Bound Rd, Dafter

Sault Ste Marie Farmers Market  906-630-7414  SSM Farmers Market  201 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie

RESTAURANT

FARM Bee Wise Farms  517-492-7474  beewisefarms.com  M-28, Newberry

FARMERS MARKET Newberry Farmers Market  906-293-5107  Newberry Farmers Market  Newberry Ave, Newberry

BREWERY Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub  906-492-3300  tahquamenonfallsbrewery.com  24019 Upper Falls Dr, Paradise

MACKINAC FARM

Cup of the Day  906-635-7272  cupoftheday.com  406 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie

Mackinac Highland Beef  906-298-1246  mackinachighlandbeef.com  N1026 Martin Lake Rd, St. Ignace

RETAIL STORE

FARMERS MARKETS

Harmony Health Foods  906-632-4077  harmonyfoodsonline.com  217 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie

Backwoods Farm Market - Brevort  231-242-8499  4485 W US 2, Brevort Backwoods Farm Market - Hessel  906-379-4303  Backwoods Farm Market  E1511-N134 (NB I-75 Exit 359), Hessel Bayside Farmers Market  906-643-6950  stignace.com  99 N State St, St. Ignace

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Curtis Farmers Market  906-283-3275  Saw-Wa-Quato St, Curtis Engadine Farmers Market  906-447-3047  Curtis and Engadine Farmers Markets  N6760 M-117, Engadine Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market  906-322-7501  Les Cheneaux Farmers Market  3206 W Cedar Rd, Hessel

RESTAURANTS Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn  906-586-6000  chamberlinsinn.com  N9450 Manistique Lakes Rd, Curtis Hotel Iroquois on the Beach, The Carriage House Restaurant  906-847-3321  iroquoishotel.com  7485 Main St, Mackinac Island

DISTILLERY Les Cheneaux Distillers  906-484-1213  lescheneauxdistillers.com  172 S Meridian St, Cedarville

RETAIL STORE Applecore General Store  906-484-7080  applecoregeneralstore.com  708 W M-134, Cedarville

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Les Cheneaux Coffee Roasters  906-484-1311  lescheneauxcoffeeroasters.com  33 E Hodeck, Cedarville

U PPE R PE N I N S U L A

The U.P. FOOD EXCHANGE

serves as a resource portal for farmers, businesses, and individuals looking to connect with and actively participate in local food systems. Community partners from across the Upper Peninsula coordinate and support local food projects of all kinds, including farm to school initiatives, public policy work, community education, food safety training, and business development. Key to the work of the U.P. Food Exchange is the online marketplace, a food hub that aggregates local food products for institutional purchasers.

Learn more at: upfoodexchange.com

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• M O R E LO CA L FOO D & FA R M S •

Allan Acres Sault Ste. Marie

Cedar Creek Farm Marquette

Furlong Creek Farm Engadine

Kitz Koop Sault Ste. Marie

Moonstone Farm Ironwood

Anthony Vineyards Bark River

Chickadee Moon Farm Chassell

Gagnon Farm Atlantic Mine

Moore's Salad Greens Engadine

Autumn's Golden Splendor Big Bay

Circle Back Farm Lake Linden

Gather'n Greens Engadine

Lake Linden Farmers Market Lake Linden

Circle K Buffalo Ranch Rudyard

Gierke Blueberry Farm Chassell

Cloverland Apiary and Farm Calumet

Grand Bee's L'Anse

Backwoods Natural Farm Hessel Badger Creek Farm Marquette Baraga County Farmer's Market (Baraga Location) Baraga Baraga County Farmer's Market (L'Anse location) L'Anse Beaver Grove Bison Marquette Beaver Meadow Creek Farms Sault Ste. Marie Besolda Farm Marquette Blueberry Pier Menominee Boersma Family Roots Calumet Bricker Farm Rapid River BSB Farms Skandia Byler Family Farm Pelkie

Cloverland Farm Marquette Danielson's Sugarbush Nisula Depot Park Farmers and Artisans Market Ironwood DP Equine Manure Composting Sault Ste. Marie Duberville Homestead Curtis Dukes Farm Skandia Echolight Hobby Farm Rapid River End of the Road Farm Keweenaw Bay Fiddle Knoll Farm Rumely Four Seasons Farm Rock Full Plate Farm Skandia

Grand Marais Farm Grand Marais H58'kers Farmstead Munising Happy Holladays Sault Ste. Marie Hiawatha Farms Engadine Hinkson Homegrown– Sustainable Family Farm Manistique Hyer Farm Skandia Immerfrost Farm Stephenson Iron Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market Iron Mountain

Lauren Family Farm Gwinn

Red Rock Farm Lake Linden RootDown River Farm Pickford

Little Parsley Farm Marquette

Munising Public School Hoop House Munising

Logan Heritage Farm Goetzville

Nelson's Veggies Rapid River

Sacred Acres Skandia

Love Farms/Love Meats Rudyard

Niemela's Market Gardens Pelkie

Samp Duck Eggs Brimley

M&M Farmers Market Menominee Makinen Farm Chassell Manistique Farmers Market Manistique Marenger's Potato Farm Cornell Marquette Maple Company Marquette Meister's Tree Farm Marquette

Ironwood Township Farmers Market Ironwood

Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market Menominee

Jasper's Sugar Bush Carney

Michigan Maple Farms Rudyard

Jere Farms Brimley

Muddy Duck Ranch Rudyard

Rapid River Farmers Market Rapid River

NMU Hoop House Marquette Northern Lights Farm Stephenson Northern Sky Orchard McMillan Osma Acres Farm CSA Houghton Palatine Woods Farm Pickford Pancho's Wild Blueberries Lake Linden Parrish Fisheries Brimley Pellegrini Farm Escanaba Pirman Corner Farm Skandia Powderhorn Farm Bessemer

S&C Nelson Farms Iron River

School Farm Pelkie Second Chance Farms Calumet Silver River Sugarbush Baraga Slagle's Family Farm Felch Spinner's End Farm Curtis Sunny G Orchard Stephenson Superior Mycology Co. Houghton Swanzy Farm Gwinn Sweet Grass Farms Pickford Taiga Farm and Vineyards Ironwood

Taylor Acres Dafter The Conklin Farm Goetzville Treasa's Treasures Munising Trenary Loam-Grown Trenary U.P. Pastured Farms Bruce Crossing Van Luven Farm Sault Ste. Marie VanDrese Farm Cornell Waishkey Bay Farm Brimley Wallis Family Farm Rudyard Whispering Wild Farm Toivola Whitney Creek Farm Ironwood Willow Tree Farm Brimley Winding Creek Farm Chatham Wood'n Spoon Mohawk Yooper Beef Bruce Crossing Yooper Produce Bark River Yooper Yaks Sault Ste. Marie

Good food culture ALEX PALZEWICZ

UP Michigan Local Food Coordinator

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Photos by Todd Marsee, Michigan Sea Grant

Harvesting manoomin (wild rice) in Upper Peninsula lakes.

“Good food culture does not infringe on the rights and responsibilities of others, all others, all beings, past, present and future and demonstrates respect for all while practicing gratitude for one's own food culture,” says Valoree Gagnon, Director of University-Indigenous Community Partnerships at Michigan Tech University’s Great Lakes Research Center. In the Upper Peninsula, Native American communities strive to maintain a relationship with their traditional foodways and support local food producers. Gagnon continues, “It’s the process of integrating food into identity and practice, rooted in webs of relationships.”

“The labor intensive process of gathering and processing rice is done communally to ensure that everyone has enough.”

Together, Indigenous tribal members of the UP work towards a food system that celebrates their traditional foodways. Every bite of locally grown food comes from native lands, and a good local food movement not only respects other cultures, but learns from them, and more importantly, stands beside them. As Michigan continues to focus on a better food system, it also affects all aspects of local society. Gagnon concludes, “Food doesn't exist separately from the many dynamics of one's culture, the social, political, ecological, and so forth exists together.”

Manoomin, or wild rice, is deeply rooted in Anishinaabe culture. Uniting 12 tribes, the Michigan Wild Rice Initiative emphasizes the importance of manoomin within the community. Roger LaBine is a member of the Initiative and a Water Resource Technician for the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Band of Chippewa. He reflects on his annual traditions, “I believe that plants are a brother to me and all have a spirit, and when I don’t respect the manoomin, it can be taken from me. Everytime I go out and visit that bed, I offer that sign of respect and announce who I am and why I’m there. When I go out in the fall, the bed only gives me what I need and I only take what I need.” The labor intensive process of gathering and processing rice is done communally to ensure that everyone has enough. In the eastern UP, the Jiibaakwaan Production Ordinance was recently adopted in the Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC). The ordinance manages food safety around foods of cultural significance that are prepared in a traditionally safe manner and promotes economic development. Connie Watson, the Bemidji Area Leaders Acting for Change (BALAC) Project Coordinator for the Bay Mills Indian Community, believes this regulation will increase access to these foods. “The ultimate goal is to decrease diabetes, heart disease and obesity. It’s our hope with making our traditional and local foods more available it will be an easier path to better overall health.” Roger LaBine, winnowing the manoomin.

UPPER PENINSULA

FARMERS MARKETS Our 2020 Local Food Guide was published in May 2020 amidst the CoVID-19 pandemic. Please call ahead or look online to see if these businesses have resumed normal operations as listed here. MON

BARAGA COUNTY

TUE

WED

THURS

FRI

SAT

Baraga County Farmers Market – L’Anse Location

SUN

10AM–1PM

Baraga County Farmers Market – Baraga Location

3–6PM

WESTERN U.P.

GOGEBIC COUNTY

Depot Park Farmers & Artisans Market

4–6:30PM

Ironwood Township Farmers Market

4–6PM

HOUGHTON COUNTY

Downtown Houghton Farmers Market

4–6PM

Hancock Farmers Market

3–6PM

Lake Linden Farmers Market

10AM–2PM

Main St Calumet Farmers Market

10AM–2PM

ALGER COUNTY

MON

TUES

WED

THURS

Grand Marais Farmers Market Munising Farmers & Artisans Market

FRI

SAT

5-6:30 PM

11–12:30PM

SUN

4 –7PM

DELTA COUNTY

Escanaba Farmers Market

3–6 PM

Gladstone Farmers Market

8AM–12PM

3–6 PM

CENTRAL U.P.

DICKINSON COUNTY

Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market

8AM–12PM

MARQUETTE COUNTY

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market

5 –7PM

Negaunee Farmers and Crafters Market - Miners Park

4–7 PM

9AM–1PM

MENOMINEE COUNTY 11:30AM– 3:30PM

Hannahville Farmers Market M&M Farmers and Artisans Market

9AM–1PM

Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market

9AM–12PM

Rapid River Farmers Market

3–6 PM

SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY

Manistique Farmers Market

4–6PM

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

MON

TUES

WED

Bay Mills/Brimley Farmers Market

FRI

SAT

3–6PM

Sault Ste. Marie Farmers Market

4–6:30PM

LUCE COUNTY 3:30– 5:30PM

Newberry Farmers Market MACKINAC COUNTY

Bayside Farmers Market - St. Ignace

4–7PM

Curtis Farmers Market

2–5PM

De Tour Village Farmers Market

10AM–1PM

Engadine Farmers Market

9AM–12PM

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market PAYMENT OPTIONS

SUN

4–7PM

Pickford Farmers Market

EASTERN U.P.

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TAP INTO THE UPPER PENINSULA Be they connected along miles of trail, on the shores of mighty Lake Superior, or dotting the streets of bustling college towns, the Upper Peninsula’s brewery count is growing. Every establishment has its own niche and you’re sure to discover something to suit your palette. Options range from fruited sours and dry-hopped IPA’s, award-winning wines, and quality spirits throughout da UP. Fortunately for visitors and yoopers alike, UPBrewTrail.org is a new website to guide you along the way. At UPBrewTrail.org, all of the region's beverage producers are conveniently located in one place, including information about hours, food, updates and accessibility. The newly developed website also features neighboring recreation opportunities such as trip itineraries, brew trail maps, outdoor activities for every season. They also link you to new releases and information about subscriptions and curbside pickup opportunities. If that’s not enough to lure you to the UP’s watering holes, you’ll find the paths between them all part of the adventure. Each stretch of the trail has a new place to explore - waterfalls, lakeshore, as well as numerous small businesses rich with history. With over 40 breweries, wineries, and distilleries throughout the UP, what’s the best way to plan your experience? The newly launched UP Brew Trail website is your answer! The purpose of the U.P. Brew Trail is to promote incredible beverages being crafted in the region. With only 3% of Michigan’s population, the UP is home to an estimated 9% of Michigan's breweries and wineries. Yoopers encourage all to explore the local beverage scene and experience the sense of community these establishments provide. The Brew Trail hopes to empower travelers to dive deeper into the flavors the Upper Peninsula has to offer, one sip at a time.

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UPPER PENINSULA 51st State Brewing Company Kingsford

 Drifa Brewing Company Marquette

Alpha Michigan Brewery Alpha

 East Channel Brewing Company Munising

Mackinaw Trail Brewery Manistique

 Tahquamenon Falls Brewery Paradise Copper Country Brewing Company Houghton

Hereford & Hops Escanaba

Ore Dock Brewing Company Marquette

Jasper Ridge Brewery Ishpeming

Red Jacket Brewing Company Calumet

Brickside Brewery Copper Harbor

Keweenaw Brewing Company Houghton

Soo Brewing Sault Ste. Marie

Three Bridges Brewing Company Menominee

ByGeorge Brewing Company Munising

Lake Superior Brewing Company Grand Marais

Superior Coast Brewery Sault Ste. Marie

Upper Hand Brewery Escanaba

 Barrel + Beam Brewery Marquette

According to the Michigan Brewers Guild, Michigan is home to over 300 breweries. Hops, sours, and lagers abound at our favorite mitten brewpubs.

Lockside Brewery Sault Ste. Marie

 Blackrocks Brewery Marquette

 Cognition Brewing Company Ishpeming Cold Iron Brewing Ironwood

Lake Superior Smokehouse Brewpub Harvey

 Superior Culture Marquette Superior State Brewing Stephenson

The Library Houghton The Vierling Marquette

 Upper Peninsula Brewing Company Negaunee

NORTHWEST 7 Monks Taproom Traverse City Beards Brewery Petoskey Bier’s Inwood Brewery Charlevoix Brewery Terra Firma Traverse City  Brose Brewing Beulah Burnt Marshmallow Brewing Petoskey Cherry Republic Brewing Co. Glen Arbor

U.P.

Clam Lake Beer Company Cadillac

Earthen Ales Traverse City

WEST

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Five Shores Brewing Beulah

North Peak Brewing Co. Traverse City

 Stormcloud Brewing Company Frankfort

Hop Lot Brewing Co. Suttons Bay

Petoskey Brewing Petoskey

 Tap 30 Petoskey

Jolly Pumpkin Traverse City

 POUR Kitchen & Bar Petoskey

Lake Ann Brewing Co. Lake Ann

 Rare Bird Brewpub Traverse City

Mackinaw Brewing Co. Traverse City Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery Petoskey MiddleCoast Brewing Company Traverse City North Channel Brewing Co. Manistee

Right Brain Brewery Traverse City Short’s Brewing Bellaire Silver Spruce Brewing Traverse City Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen Boyne City Stone Hound Brewing Co. Acme

 The Filling Station Microbrewery Traverse City The Mitten Brewing CompanyNorthport Northport The Workshop Brewery Co. Traverse City Torch Lake Brewing Co. Alden Tunnel Vision Brewery at Pond Hill Farm Harbor Springs

NORTHEAST Alcona Brew Haus Harrisville  Austin Brothers Beer Company Alpena Biere De Mac Brew Works Mackinaw City  Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery Tawas City Burt Lake Brewery Indian River

WEST Dead Bear Brewing Grayling Paddle Hard Brewing Grayling Rolling Oak Brewing Grayling Snowbelt Brewing Brewing Company Gaylord Wiltse’s Brew Pub Oscoda

 Cheboygan Brewing Company Cheboygan

BREWERIES Want to see your favorite brewery added?

Atwater Brewery Grand Rapids  Brewery Vivant Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Brewing Co. Grand Rapids Greyline Brewing Grand Rapids

Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. Muskegon

Jolly Pumpkin Brewery Grand Rapids

Pike 51 Brewery Hudsonville

The Mitten Brewing Company Grand Rapids

Rockford Brewing Company Rockford

ELK Brewing Comstock Park

The Mitten Brewing Company - Saugatuck Saugatuck

Saugatuck Brewing Co. Saugatuck

ELK Brewing Grand Rapids

New Holland Brewing Grand Rapids

Speciation Artisan Ales Comstock Park

Fetch Brewing Co Whitehall

New Holland Brewing Holland

Founders Brewing Co. Grand Rapids

Odd Side Ales Grand Haven

Trail Point Brewing Company Allendale

 Creston Brewery Grand Rapids Bell’s Brewery Grand Rapids Brass Ring Brewing Grand Rapids

Midtown Brewing Company Lansing

Bad Brewing Company Mason Eaglemonk Pub and Brewery Lansing

Fenton Winery and Brewery Fenton Lansing Brewing Company Lansing Lynchpin Beer Company Fenton

TwoGuys Brewing Wyoming

SOUTHWEST

Arcadia Smokehouse Lansing

Ellison Brewery + Spirits East Lansing

Perrin Brewing Co. Comstock Park

Harmony Brewing Grand Rapids

 Broadleaf Local Beer Grand Rapids

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MID

Our Brewing Company Holland

 Albion Malleable Brewing Company Albion

Kelsey Block Brewing Company Three Rivers

Old Nation Brewing Company WIlliamston

Arclight Brewing Company Watervliet

Latitude 42 Brewing Company Kalamazoo

Ozone’s Brewhouse Lansing

Beer Church Brewing Co. New Buffalo

Lehman’s Brewery & Farmhouse Buchanan

Bell’s Eccentric Cafe Kalamazoo

North Pier Brewing Company Benton Harbor

Redline Brewing Company Burton Redwoods Steakhouse Brewery and Grill Flint Sleepwalker Lansing Tenacity Brewing Flint

 Brite Eyes Brewing Company Kalamazoo

Olde Peninsula Brew Pub Kalamazoo

Tapistry Ales Bridgman Territorial Brewing Company Springfield  Texas Corners Brewing Company Kalamazoo The Distant Whistle Brewhouse Vicksburg The Livery Microbrewery Benton Harbor

One Well Brewery Kalamazoo

Tibbs Brewing Company Kalamazoo

Final Gravity Brewing Company Kalamazoo

Paw Paw Brewing Company Paw Paw

Transient Artisan Ales Bridgman

Ghost Isle Brewery New Buffalo

Presidential Brewing Co. Portage

Dark Horse Brewing Company Marshall

Greenbush Brewing Sawyer Haymarket Brewery & Taproom Bridgman

Silver Harbor Brewing Co. St. Joseph

Watermark Brewing Company Stevensville Wax Wings Brewing Company Kalamazoo

Sister Lakes Brewing Company Dowagiac

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SOUTHEAST 127 Brewing Jackson 734 Brewing Company Ypsilanti Aberrant Ales Howell Arbor Brewing Company Brewpub Ann Arbor Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery Ypsilanti Ascension Brewing Company Novi Atwater Brewing Co. Detroit

Brew Detroit Detroit Brewery Becker Brighton Brewery Faisan Detroit Brooks Brewing Shelby Twp

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Great Baraboo Brewing Company Clinton Twp

CJ's Brewing Company Plymouth

Griffin Claw Brewing Company Birmingham

Copper Hop Brewing St. Clair Shores Cotton Brewing Company Adrian  Cultivate Coffee and Taphouse Ypsilanti

Downey Brewing Co. Dearborn Drafting Table Brewing Company Wixom Dragonmead Brewery Warren

Harsens Island Brewery Marysville Hillsdale Brewing Company Hillsdale Homegrown Brewing Company Oxford HOMES Brewery Ann Arbor Ironbark Brewing Company Jackson Jamex Brewing Co. St. Clair Shores

Motor City Brewing Works Detroit North Center Brewing Company Northville Northern Oak Brewery Holly Original Gravity Brewing Company Milan Parker’s Hilltop Brewery Clarkston Pavlov’s Brewing Company Temperance Pileated Brewing Company Ann Arbor Pointless Brewery and Theater Ann Arbor

Sherwood Brewing Company Shelby Twp Starr Craft Brewery Richmond Stony Lake Brewing Co. Saline Tecumseh Brewing Company Tecumseh Third Monk Brewing Company South Lyon Tilted Axis Lapeer Townies Brewery Ann Arbor Unity Vibrations Ypsilanti

Ramshackle Brewing Co. Jonesville

War Water Brewery St. Clair

Rice & Barley Adrian

Witch's Hat Brewing South Lyon

Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery Ann Arbor

River Rouge Brewing Company Royal Oak

Edelbrau Brewing Company Ann Arbor

Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery Royal Oak

River’s Edge Brewing Company Milford

Eternity Brewing Company Howell

Kickstand Brewing Company Commerce Twp

Roak Brewing Co. Royal Oak

Liberty Street Brewing Co. Plymouth

Salt Springs Brewery Saline

Urbanrest Brewing Company Ferndale

Eastern Market Brewing Co. Detroit

Kuhnhenn Brewing Co. Clinton Twp

Rustic Leaf Brewing Waterford Twp

Poison Frog Brewery Jackson

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen Dexter

Farmington Brewing Company Farmington

MID

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company Ann Arbor

Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Winery and Brewery Grass Lake

Draught Horse Brewery New Hudson

Exferimentation Brewing Pontiac

Chelsea Alehouse Brewery Chelsea

Detroit Beer Co. Detroit

Blue Tractor Brewery Ann Arbor

Grand River Brewery Jackson

Batch Brewing Co. Detroit

Blue Skies Brewery Onsted

WEST

Canton Brew Works Canton

Dearborn Brewing Dearborn

Block Brewing Company Howell

Filmore 13 Brewery Pontiac

Baffin Brewing Company St. Clair Shores

Biercamp Ann Arbor

U.P.

Brown Iron Brewhouse Washington Twp

Rochester Mills Beer Company Rochester Royal Oak Brewery Royal Oak

Wolverine State Brewing Co. Ann Arbor Woodward Avenue Brewers Ferndale Ypsi Alehouse Ypsilanti

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NORTHWEST MICHIGAN

Carp Lake

N O R TH W E S T

Cross Village

Levering

Pellston

EMMET Alanson Petoskey

NORTHE AST

Charlevoix

CHARLEVOIX Boyne CIty

Ellsworth Northport

Central Lake

Lake Leelanau Suttons Bay

Elk Rapids

ssi

Maple City

Bellaire

Cedar

Alden

Old

LEELANAU

Williamsburg

Traverse City Honor Beulah

Kalkaska

KALKASKA

GRAND TRAVERSE

Interlochen

SOUTHWEST

BENZIE

WEST

Empire

Frankfort Benzonia

Mancelona

Glen Arbor

ANTRIM

MID

Leland

Fife Lake

Thompsonville

MANISTEE Onekama

Kaleva

WEXFORD

Lake City

MISSAUKEE SOUTHE AST

Brethren

Manton

Manistee Wellston

McBain

NORTHWEST ANTRIM

BENZIE

FARMS

FARMERS MARKETS

FARMS

RESTAURANT

Danu Hof  231-916-2517  danuhof.com  3775 Doerr Rd, Mancelona

Elk Rapids Farmers Market  231-264-8202  elkrapidschamber.org  305 US-31, Elk Rapids

Champion Hill Farm  231-651-0682  championhillfarm.com  200 South Marshall Rd, Beulah

Birch & Maple  231-399-0399  birchandmaplefrankfort.com  727 Main St, Frankfort

Farmer White's  231-632-1500  farmerwhites.com  11373 US 31 South, Williamsburg

Friske Orchards Farm Market

Greystone Gardens

Thistle Pub & Grille  888-968-7686  crystalmountain.com  12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville

Flynn Orchards  231-886-0416  flynnorchards.com  3728 Mancelona Rd, Mancelona Guntzviller's Berry and Vegetable Farm

Visit the farm May-Aug. Kid friendly! Call for U-pick berries. Find our variety of veggies & fruits at area farm markets.  231-264-9575  Guntzvillers Farm  11122 US 31 South, Williamsburg

BREWERY Everything you love about “Up North” in one stop! Beautiful scenery, great food, local products, and sweet family memories.  231-599-2604  friske.com  10743 US 31 North, Ellsworth

Production & retail greenhouse open to the public seasonally. Located 3 miles south of Empire, 1/4 mile east of M-22.  231-326-5855  greystonegarden.com  9875 Manning Rd, Honor

Mancelona Farmers Market  231-886-0416  mancelonafarmersmarket.com  25 William St, Mancelona

Lindgren Grassfed Beef  231-882-4532  lindgrengrassfedbeef.com  7033 Mick Rd, Benzonia

RETAIL STORE

May Farm  231-352-5210  themayfarm.com  904 Adams Rd, Frankfort

Friske Orchards Farm Market  231-599-2604  friske.com  10743 US 31 North, Ellsworth

Norconk Farm  231-326-3540  10004 Aral Rd, Honor

Lee Family Farm  231-342-2385  Lee Family Farm  7357 Satterly Lake Rd, Mancelona

North Star Organics  231-735-5020  northstarorganics.com  1139 Forrester Rd, Frankfort

Providence Organic Farm & Market  231-599-2020  providenceorganicfarm.com  5691 North M-88, Central Lake Rodger's Grass Fed Beef  231-633-0664  buylocalbeef.blogspot.com  9240 Cemetery Rd, Alden Royal Farms  231-599-3222  royalfarmsinc.com  10445 US 31, Ellsworth Undertoe Farm  231-676-4813  undertoefarm.com  13407 Winters Rd, Kewadin

Stormcloud Brewing Company  231-352-0118  stormcloudbrewing.com  303 Main St, Frankfort

WINERY St. Ambrose Cellars  231-383-4262  stambrosecellars.com  841 South Pioneer Rd, Beulah

RETAIL STORE Market Basket  231-882-5041  marketbasketbeulah.com  187 N Michigan Ave, Beulah

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Iron Fish Distillery  231-378-3474  ironfishdistillery.com  14234 Dzuibanek Rd, Thompsonville

Sleeping Bear Farms  231-882-4456  sleepingbearfarms.com  971 South Pioneer Rd, Beulah

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Sow She Grows, Echo Bend  231-352-6998  Echo Bend  1257 Frankfort Hwy, Frankfort

FARMERS MARKET Grow Benzie  231-882-9510  growbenzie.org  5885 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia

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EMMET

FARMS

FOOD TRUCK

Harwood Gold Farm  231-547-2038  harwoodgold.com  61 Parsons Rd, Charlevoix

Bear Creek Organic Farm  231-487-2791  bearcreekorganicfarm.com  4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey

Happy's Taco Shop  231-330-9408  happystacoshop.com  The Back Lot: 425 Michigan St, Petoskey

Spirit of Walloon  231-388-3737  spiritofwalloon.com  06255 Zenith Heights Rd, Boyne City

Blackbird Gardens  231-348-3044  blackbirdgardens.net  916 Blackbird Rd, Petoskey

FARMERS MARKETS

Bliss Gardens Farm and Community Kitchen  231-838-3859  Blissgardens.wordpress.com  5322 Hill Rd, Cross Village

Charlevoix Farmers Market  231-547-3253  charlevoixmi.gov/338/Farmers-Market  East Park: 408 Bridge St, Charlevoix

RESTAURANT Cafe Santé  231-582-8800  magnumhospitality.com  1 Water St, Boyne City

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Harwood Gold Maple Syrup Products & Cafe  231-373-3044  harwoodgold.com  230 Bridge St, Charlevoix

Coveyou Scenic Farm Market  231-347-4056  coveyouscenicfarm.com  4160 US 131 South, Petoskey Local Eats Delivery  231-539-8203  localeatsdelivery.com  650 Milton Rd, Pellston Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery  231-487-9058  mmsyrup.com  4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey Open Sky Organic Farm  231-675-5452  openskyorganicfarm.com  5200 Zmikly Rd, Pellston Ziibimijwang Farm  231-881-3040  5055 E Gill Rd, Carp Lake

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FIND A CSA THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS YEAR ROUND!

RESTAURANTS City Park Grill  231-347-0101  cityparkgrill.com  432 E Lake St, Petoskey Julienne Tomatoes  231-439-9250  juliennetomatoes.com  421 Howard St, Petoskey Palette Bistro  231-348-3321  palettebistro.com  321 Bay St, Petoskey POUR Kitchen & Bar  231-881-9800  pourpetoskey.com  422 E Mitchell St, Petoskey Roast & Toast Coffee and Cafe  231-347-7767  roastandtoast.com  309 E Lake St, Petoskey

WINERY Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery  231-487-9058  mmsyrup.com  4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey

RETAIL STORE FARMERS MARKET Old Town Emmet Farm Market  231-347-3769  oldtownemmetfarmmarket.com  900 Emmet St, Petoskey

Toski Sands Market & Wine Shop  231-347-1571  toskisandsmarket.com  2294 M-119, Petoskey

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NORTHWEST GRAND TRAVERSE FARMS Buchan's Blueberry Hill  231-223-4846  buchansblueberryhill.com  1472 Nelson Rd, Traverse City Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden  231-335-1060  childrensgardentc.org  610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City Groleau's Farm Market  231-929-9654  groleaus.com  2100 Hammond Rd E, Traverse City Hall Farms  231-946-2985  Hall Farms  8118 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

SEEDS Educational Farm  231-947-0312  ecoseeds.org  1500 Red Dr, Traverse City TC Community Garden  231-715-1544  tccommunitygarden.org  1500 Red Dr, Traverse City

RESTAURANTS

BREWERIES, ETC.

Amical  231-941-8888  amical.com  229 E Front St, Traverse City

Cultured Kombucha Co.  517-206-1960  drinkcultured.com  3842 Jupiter Cresent Dr, Traverse City

Cuppa Joe Cafe  231-947-7730  cuppajoetc.com  1200 W 11th St, Ste. 101, Traverse City

The Rehmann Farm  231-922-7313  Rehmann Farm  1056 Smith Rd, Traverse City

Mission Table Restaurant  231-223-4222  missiontable.net  13512 Peninsula Dr, Old Mission Peninsula

Warren Orchards Between the Bays

Oryana Café

Midnight Harvest  231-492-4144  midnight-harvest.com  9989 Harmony Dr, Interlochen

5th generation family-owned & farmed. Offering high quality local fruits, vegetables, honey, jam, syrup & much more!  231-590-2363  betweenthebaystc.com  8169 Center Rd, Traverse City

FARMERS MARKETS Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market

Morganic Permaculture Farm  231-492-5175  morganicfarm.com  8040 M 113 E, Fife Lake Nicholas Farm & Vineyards  231-223-4005  nicholasfarmandvineyards.com  13101 Center Rd, Traverse City O'K CSA Cooperative  231-922-2014  pennyokart.com  510 1/2 Second St, Traverse City Saskatoon Michigan Farm  231-360-0311  saskatoonmichigan.com  7924 Sayler Rd, Williamsburg

The largest growers market in Northwest Michigan, in the heart of Downtown Traverse City.  231-922-2050  downtowntc.com  Cass St & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Farmers Market  231-941-1961  thevillagetc.com  830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City

FOOD TRUCKS Happy's Taco Shop  231-330-9408  happystacoshop.com  The Little Fleet: 448 E Front St, Traverse City Rad.ish Street Food  565-391-7497  The Coin Slot: 346 E Front St, Ste. 2, Traverse City

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The Filling Station Microbrewery  231-946-8168  thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com  642 Railroad Place, Traverse City

WINERIES Black Star Farms - Old Mission  231-944-1254  blackstarfarms.com  360 McKinley Rd East, Old Mission Peninsula

Interwater Farms  231-264-8291  10877 US 31, Williamsburg Jacob's Farm & Corn Maze  231-632-6293  jacobscornmaze.com  7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Rare Bird Brewpub  231-943-2053  rarebirdbrewpub.com  229 Lake Ave, Traverse City

Oryana cafe offers freshly made beverages, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods, including vegan and wheat free options.  231-947-0191  oryana.coop/lake-st-cafe  260 E 10th St, Traverse City

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery  231-223-9303  brysestate.com  3309 Blue Water Rd, Old Mission Peninsula

Rose & Fern  231-252-2972  roseandferncafe.com  910 E Eighth St, Traverse City

Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn  231-223-4110  chateauchantal.com  15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula

S2S Sugar 2 Salt  231-492-4616  sugar2salt.com  1371 Gray Dr, Ste. 300, Traverse City

Chateau Grand Traverse Winery  231-938-6120  cgtwines.com  12239 Center Rd, Old Mission Peninsula

Spanglish  231-943-1453  spanglishtc.com  1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City Taproot Cider House  231-943-2500  taproottc.com  300 E Front St, Traverse City The Cooks' House  231-946-8700  cookshousetc.com  115 Wellington St, Traverse City

Left Foot Charley  231-995-0500  leftfootcharley.com  806 Red Dr, Traverse City O'Brien Estate Vineyard  office@selectfinewines.com  Old Mission Peninsula Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery

The Filling Station Microbrewery  231-946-8168  thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com  642 Railroad Place, Traverse City The Little Fleet  231-943-1116  thelittlefleet.com  448 E Front St, Traverse City

The perfect stop along your Sleeping Bear Dunes adventure, Rove's tasting room sits at the highest point in the county.  231-421-7001  roveestate.com  7007 E Traverse Hwy (M-72), Traverse City

GRAND TRAVERSE SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Benjamin Twiggs Cherry Goods  231-947-0208  benjamintwiggs.com  1213 E Front St, Traverse City

Bubbie's Bagels  231-252-3587  bubbiesbagelstc.com  1215 E Front St, Traverse City

Burritt's Fresh Markets

Food For Thought

Locally owned and operated since 1987. Featuring hundreds of unique, local and specialty items including the largest selection of fresh fish in the North.  231-946-3300  burrittsmarket.com  509 W Front St, Traverse City

Our new flavorful, flamin’ HOT Sauces – handcrafted in Traverse City. Exotic peppers enhanced with tequila, rum and local cherries. Order online!  231-326-5444  foodforthought.net  7738 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Edson Farms Natural Foods  231-941-5221  edsonfarms.com  835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City

Great Lakes Potato Chips  231-944-4049  greatlakespotatochips.com  6806 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Oryana Community Co-op

Modern Bird Bakery  modernbirdbakery.com  Traverse City

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RETAIL STORES

KALKASKA FARM Darnit Char's Icelandic Wool-n-Sheep Farm  231-886-0989  darnitchars.com  2421 Tyler Rd, Kalkaska

FARMERS MARKET Kalkaska Farmers Market  231-258-9191  downtownkalkaska.com  384 S Cedar St, Kalkaska

Natural Northern Foods  231-360-3131  naturalnorthernfoods.com  5805 Sunset View Dr, Traverse City A community-owned grocery dedicated to radical quality in local produce, certified organic groceries, and high-quality vitamins.  231-947-0191  oryana.coop  260 E 10th St, Traverse City Oryana West

Naturally Nutty Foods  888-224-9988  naturallynutty.com  6272 Bates Rd, Williamsburg Northwoods Soda  231-267-5853  northwoodssoda.com  5450 Broomhead Rd, Williamsburg Stone House Bread

Come see us at our newest location! Offering even more fresh local produce and products from within 100 miles.  231-947-0191  oryana.coop  3587 Marketplace Circle, Traverse City Tom's Food Market - East Bay  231-947-7175  toms-foodmarkets.com  738 Munson Ave, Traverse City

We leave no stone unturned. Crusty loaves made with organic flour, well water & sea salt, baked in a German steam oven.  231-933-8864  stonehousebread.com  4200 US 31 S, Traverse City

Tom's Food Market - Interlochen  231-944-1552  toms-foodmarkets.com  9475 Market Dr, Interlochen

Third Coast Bakery  231-421-8696  thirdcoastbakery.com  523 Munson Ave, Traverse City

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NORTHWEST LEELANAU FARMS

FARMERS MARKETS

RESTAURANTS

Bakkers Acres  231-620-4260  Bakkers Acres  2677 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay

Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers  231-714-7327  leelanauspecialtycutflowers.com  13435 S Cedar Rd, Cedar

Empire Farmers Market  231-256-9888  leelanaufarmersmarkets.com  10234 Front St, Empire

Art's Tavern  231-334-3754  artsglenarbor.com  6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor

Bardenhagen Berries/Homestead Hill CSA  231-271-3026  bardenhagenberries.com  7990 E Horn Rd, Lake Leelanau

Light of Day Organics Tea Farm  231-228-7234  lightofdayorganics.com  3502 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Glen Arbor Farmers Market  231-256-9888  leelanaufarmersmarkets.com  6394 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor

Farm Club  farmclubtc.com  10051 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City

Bardenhagen Farms  231-271-3199  bardenhagenfarms.com  7881 East Pertner Rd, Suttons Bay

Loma Farm  970-217-5904  lomafarm.com  7606 E Birch Point Rd, Traverse City

Leland Farmers Market  231-256-9888  leelanaufarmersmarkets.com  The Bluebird: 102 River St, Leland

Forest Garden Organic Farm  231-228-6497  2272 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City

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Northport Farmers Market  231-256-9888  leelanaufarmersmarkets.com  105 S Bay St, Northport

Gallagher's Farm Market  231-947-1689  gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com  7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City Hallstedt Homestead  317-440-9273  hhcherries.net  8227 N Matheson Rd, Northport

NW Michigan's farmer-owned cooperative. We sell fresh, local produce through a 100 person CSA and wholesale accounts.  231-590-4661  mifarmcoop.org  9000 E Duck Lake Rd, Suttons Bay

Heartwood Forest Farm  231-492-5002  heartwoodforestfarm.com  1805 E Kasson Rd, Cedar

Second Spring Farm  231-944-8946  secondspringfarm.net  7155 E Hoxie Rd, Cedar

Jelinek Orchards  231-271-3774  5282 N Jelinek Rd, Northport

The Lively Farm  231-360-7049  9990 S Bow Rd, Maple City

La Casa Verde Produce  231-228-2186  LaCasa Verde Produce  8202 S Schomberg Rd, Cedar

TLC Farms  231-271-4754  tlcfarmtotable.com  4030 North Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay

Lakeview Hill Farm  231-590-4661  lakeviewhillfarm.com  8608 E Lakeview Hills Rd, Traverse City

VerSnyder Orchards  231-866-0469  versnydersfruit.com  1524 South Lake Shore Dr, Lake Leelanau

Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugarbush  231-632-8650  10361 E Melkild Rd, Northport

Suttons Bay Farmers Market  231-256-9888  leelanaufarmersmarkets.com  101 E Dame St, Suttons Bay

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Good Harbor Grill  231-334-3555  goodharborgrill.com  6584 Western Ave, Glen Arbor La Bécasse  231-334-3944  restaurantlabecasse.com  9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City Martha's Leelanau Table

WINERIES Black Star Farms  231-944-1270  blackstarfarms.com  10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay MAWBY Sparkling Wines  231-271-3522  mawby.wine  4519 S Elm Valley Rd, Suttons Bay Shady Lane Cellars

Farm to table in the County. Join us for breakfast and lunch 8am-3pm, featuring delicious soups and sandwiches. Dinner every night 5-9pm.  231-271-2344  marthasleelanautable.com  413 N St. Joseph St, Suttons Bay The Riverside Inn  231-256-9971  theriverside-inn.com  302 River St, Leland

Crafting 100% Estate grown wines on the Leelanau Peninsula. Join us for tasting, relaxing on the patio, tours and more.  231-947-8865  shadylanecellars.com  9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay

DID YOU KNOW? Michigan is the nation's leading producer of tart cherries!

Funistrada  231-334-3900  trattoria-funistrada.com  4566 W MacFarlane Rd, Maple City

CATERING Epicure Catering  231-360-0042  caterleelanau.com

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FARMS

Anderson's Glen Arbor Market

Apple Valley Orchards  231-690-5576  9159 Northwood Highway (M22), Onekama

Dorothy's Iris Garden  231-824-3328  5163 N Lucas Rd, Manton

Leland Mercantile  231-256-9030  102 N Main St, Leland

Calvin Lutz Farms  231-889-5594  calvinlutzfarms.com  8576 Chief Rd, Kaleva

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Anderson’s offers a full-service deli, fresh produce from local farms, an extensive selection of wine, beer & spirits, and a wide range of Michigan Made products.  231-334-3149  andersonsglenarbor.com  6545 Western Ave, Glen Arbor

Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards  231-889-3513  brownshoney@yahoo.com  11317 Erdman Rd, Onekama

S&S Lamb  231-826-4400  sandslamb.com  4020 West Blue Rd, McBain

FARMERS MARKET Friends Farm  231-839-8816  friendsministry.net  3728 South Morey Rd, Lake City

RESTAURANT Filmore Manistee

Tom's Food Market - Northport  231-386-5721  toms-foodmarkets.com  105 Nagonaba St, Northport Tom's Food Market - West Bay  231-947-7290  toms-foodmarkets.com  13940 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City

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The Fillmore strives to make everything in-house, fresh to order, with local ingredients created by a vision to support the Michigan economy.  231-887-4121  thefillmoreofmanistee.com  318 River St, Manistee

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS GreeneTown Foods  231-922-2353  greenetownfoods.com  13414 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Cooper Family Spreads  231-735-6363  12124 Griffith Rd, Brethren

Grocer's Daughter Chocolate  231-326-3030  grocersdaughter.com  11590 S Lacore Rd, Empire Idyll Farms  231-386-7823  idyllfarms.com  10901 E Peterson Park Rd, Northport

The Market Delivered  743-576-5243  themarketdelivered.com  16609 Pettengill Rd, Empire

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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY Blue Patch Farms' Old Schoolhouse Farm Market Kingsley Boss Mouse Cheese Kingsley

Chaney Farm and Market Williamsburg Cherry Center Farm Market Traverse City

Holmestead Farm Traverse City Interlochen Farmers Market Interlochen

Dollar Lake Farm Traverse City

Island View Vineyard Traverse City

Engle Ridge Farm Williamsburg

Lardie Orchards Traverse City

Alpers Berry Farm Suttons Bay

Bunny Hop Ranch Cedar

Clean Plate Farm Cedar

Big Belly Farm Empire

Cedar Sol Hydro Farm Cedar

Compass Mountain Farms Suttons Bay

Cherry Bend Farm Market Traverse City

Cottonwood Springs Farm Cedar

Cherry Lane Farms Suttons Bay

Cross Farms Saskatoons Northport

Bratschi Orchards Williamsburg

Leonard Ligon Farms Traverse City

Olds Brothers Maple Syrup Kingsley

Ocana's Farm Traverse City

Ona Mission Traverse City

Old Hundredth Farm Kingsley

Pahl Farms Buckley

River Valley Farms & Meats Kingsley

Petal Pushers Greenhouse Traverse City

Robbins Farm Market Traverse City

Red Fox Gardens Elk Rapids Rennie Orchards Williamsburg

Rolling Meadows Farms Buckley

Spring Hill Farm and Vineyard Traverse City

Santucci Farm Traverse City

Spring Hollow Farm Buckley

Schichtel Nursery and Vineyard Buckley Shangri-La Too Traverse City

Sun Ra Farm Traverse City Wagon Wheel Farm Williamsburg

Stoney Beach Farm Traverse City

LEELANAU COUNTY

Birch Point Farm Traverse City Breeze Hill Greenhouse Traverse City Bufka Brothers Farm Maple City

Delight of Life Farm Suttons Bay Field of Flowers Farm Lake Leelanau Gallagher Greens Cedar Haymaker Poultry Co. Cedar

Healing Tree Farm Traverse City

Maple Acres Farm Maple City

Hillside Homestead Suttons Bay

Meadowlark Farm Lake Leelanau

Hubbell Farm Cedar Kolarik Farms Suttons Bay Lakeview Farms Northport

Old Boathouse Organic Produce Maple City Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick Omena

Periard Farm North Suttons Bay Picked Today Freshness Suttons Bay Popp Farm Northport Sleeping Bear Orchards Empire Sonny's Farm Cedar

Spruce Hill Farm Maple City Still Point Farm Empire Stonyfield Acres Empire

Wests Windy Acres Farm Cedar Whybrew Family Farms Empire

Stowe Farms Northport

Woodland Herb Farm Northport

Valentine Tree Farm Cedar

Werp Farms Buckley

Nature's Acres Manton

Putney's U-Pick Berries Benzonia

BENZIE, MANISTEE, MISSAUKEE & WEXFORD COUNTIES 1801farm Frankfort

Broad Farms Mesick

Earth Turtle Farm Honor

Fantail Farm Benzonia

3rd Day Farm and Farmers Market Lake City

Brown Acres Marion

Earthwork Farm Lake City

Five Springs Farm Bear Lake

Brown's Orchard Bear Lake

Echo Bend Arcadia

Cadillac Farmers Market Cadillac

Eden Acres Harrietta

Frankfort Farmers Market Frankfort

Aral Peak Farms Honor Bear Lake Farmers Market Bear Lake

Gernaat Dairy Farms Falmouth

Cream Cup Dairy Kaleva

Elberta Farmers Market Elberta

Double L Farms Cadillac

End Road Farm Falmouth

Beulah Farmers Market Beulah

Dutchman Tree Farms Manton

Family Thyme Farm Buckley

Alden Farmers Market Alden

Best Farm Ellsworth

Boyne City Farmers Market Boyne City

Country Apple Farm Market Petoskey

Buckwheat's Market Garden Central Lake

Cradle Knoll Farm Levering

Benson Corners Farm & Greenhouse Cadillac

Greystone Gardens Honor Grossnickle Farms Kaleva Harrietta Hills Trout Farm Harrietta

Heritage Gourmet Greens Manton Honor Farmers & Flea-Market Honor Infinity Micro Farm Falmouth Lentz Farm Honor Livingway Greenhouse Falmouth Llama Meadows Farm Benzonia

Lost Lake Farm Honor Loving Dove Farm Bear Lake Luft's Nursery Boon Manistee Community Garden Manistee Manistee Farmers Market Manistee Manton Area Farmers Market Manton

Manton Mill Farmers Market Manton Maple Ridge Orchards Honor Marvin's Garden Spot Interlochen Missaukee Farmers Market Lake City Myers Beefalo Farm Copemish Narrow Gauge Farm Beulah

North Country Farm Brethren Olds Farm Mesick PKS Heirloom Tomatoes and Produce Copemish Platte River Gardens Interlochen Pristine Acres Marion

Quartz Farm Mesick Rice Centennial Farm Benzonia Sorenson Farm Beulah Stoney Field Farm Copemish Urka Strawberry Farms Brethern Wallin Ranch Up North Emu Thompsonville

EMMET, CHARLEVOIX, ANTRIM & KALKASKA COUNTIES

Altonen Orchards Elk Rapids Ardencaple Farm – Highland Hops Levering Bargy Farms Kewadin Beaver Island Gardens Beaver Island Bellaire Blooms Bellaire Belleau's Stony Acres Petoskey 34

Biehl's Circle B Turkey Ranch Mancelona Bill's Farm Market Petoskey Birgy's Farm Fife Lake Bliss Farmers Market Levering Bliss Valley Farm Levering Bolt's Farm Charlevoix

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Central Lake Farmers Market Central Lake Circle Herb Farm East Jordan Cole Farm Mancelona Coleman Centennial Farm Kewadin Conant's Maplehurst Farms Central Lake

CTAC Artisans & Farmers Market Petoskey Daybreak Dreamfarm East Jordan East Jordan Farmers Market East Jordan Ellsworth Farmers Market Ellsworth

Fiddlehead Farm Pellston

Kastanu Farm Kewadin

Golden Hop Farm Charlevoix

Kitchen Farms Elmira

Harbor Springs Farmers Market Harbor Springs

Lavender Hill Farms Boyne City

Howling Moon Farm Fife Lake

Maple Crest Farm Alden

Huddleson Farm Kewadin John Cross Fisheries Charlevoix Kalchik Farm Bellaire

Maple River Farm Pellston Matchett Sheep Farm Charlevoix Nad's Nursery Fife Lake Nev'r Done Farm Kalkaska

North Wind Gardens Harbor Springs

Plum Valley Farm Alden

Northwind Farms Kewadin

Porcupine Hollow Farm Central Lake

Old Glory Heritage Farm Alden

Raven's Roost Farm Bellaire

Peaceful Valley Farm Petoskey

Resort Gardens Petoskey

Pellston Farmers Market Pellston Pine Ridge Farm Kalkaska Pitchfork Farms Petoskey

Rocky Top Farms Ellsworth Russ-Stick Acres Mancelona Scheel Family Farm & Flour Mill Petoskey

Strawberry Fields Farm Market Kalkaska SunRazed Farm Fife Lake Two Acre Farm Harbor Springs Vanloozen Family Farm Levering Vermeersch Farms Central Lake

Zucchini Ravioli with Red Pepper Coulis ANDREW VIREN

Taproot Cider, Traverse City

RAVIOLI 4 zucchini 1 onion, diced ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese or chevre 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 cup microgreens RED PEPPER COULIS 3 bell peppers, roughly chopped 2 roma tomatoes, roughly chopped ¼ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic

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DIRECTIONS Trim the ends off of zucchini. Using a mandoline, slice zucchini lengthwise into long ribbons about 1/8 inch thick. In a medium stockpot, add the ribbons to boiling water for about 1 minute or until zucchini is soft and pliable. Then, strain zucchini and rinse in cool water right away. Set aside. For the filling, sauté diced onions with olive oil until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, salt & pepper. Sauté a minute longer and place in a medium bowl and let cool slightly. Add ricotta or chevre to the onion mixture and stir to combine.

For the sauce, gently heat olive oil to a small sauce pot. Add the chopped red bell peppers and tomato, saute for 10 minutes or until the peppers look soft. Add garlic, salt, and vinegar. Place ingredients in a blender and puree on high speed until smooth. To assemble, take two of the zucchini ribbons and lay them over each other making an X. Place a spoonful of filling in each center and fold over the zucchini making a ravioli. Lay each ravioli, same side down in a lightly oiled baking tray and drizzle a little olive oil on top, repeat until all ravioli are made. Bake at 350° F for 10 minutes. Serve ravioli with red pepper coulis and garnish with micro greens!

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Easy Local Eating Habits KIMBERLY CONAGHAN

NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator

for Kids From dietary recommendations to enticing picky eaters, there’s no shortage of information on how to get your kids interested in food. Navigating the plethora of information can be an overwhelming challenge for already time-strapped parents. But teaching healthy local eating habits can be easy, especially if you pick low-hanging fruit. Strategy is key. PICK SIX - Find your kid’s favorite crunchy veggies, breads, fresh fruits and cheeses that you can commit to always buying locally. Have your child be in charge of picking the items out and talk to them about where the products are from as you put them away. ONE A DAY - Talk about at least one local product that is incorporated into your meals each day (butter counts!). For an extra challenge, do this at every meal or snack. THINK DRINKS - In addition to water, Michigan produced milk, juice, and herbal teas are great options to keep the local conversation going. ‘JUST SAY NO’ TO THE KID’S MENU - Choose locally-focused restaurants and skip the kid’s menu altogether. Appetizers and small plates are a great way to explore new flavors with your little one. Implement a few of these strategies, and you might just end up raising a little locavore!

Kimberly’s 6 Local Picks 1. Naturally Nutty Butter Toffee Peanut Butter

3. Stone House Bread Sliced White Bread

5. Local Apples from Farmer White’s

2. Cooper Family Spreads Raspberry Jam

4. Local Carrots from Blackbird Gardens

6. Northern Natural Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

— Est. 1966 —

LOCAL, LEGENDARY CHERRY GOODS

VISIT TRAVERSE CITY’S ORIGINAL CHERRY SHOP

DRIED CHERRIES • JAMS • SALSAS • SAUCES • GIFTS

1213 E. Front Street, Traverse City Across from Civic Center

877.236.8944 | BenjaminTwiggs.com

Local fruits and vegetables, baked goods and specialty foods 7237 M-72 West, Traverse City

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Groleau’s Farm Market

LOCALLY INSPIRED

Homemade Soup ◦ Fresh Produce in Season Homemade Jams & Pies ◦ Pumpkins & Gourds Donuts ◦ Cider ◦ Amish Cheeses ◦ Shelters Milk Baked Goods ◦ Ice Cream

EARTH-TO-TABLE PLATES

Open Year Round, Call for Hours: (231) 929-9654

Downtown TC, Corner of Front & Park taproottc.com 231.943.2500

Corner of Hammond & 4 Mile Rd., Traverse City

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FARMERS MARKETS NORTHWEST MICHIGAN

Our 2020 Local Food Guide was published in May 2020 amidst the CoVID-19 pandemic. Please call ahead or look online to see if these businesses have resumed normal operations as listed here.

ANTRIM COUNTY

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Alden Farmers Market

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4–8PM

Central Lake Farmers Market

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EDEN FOODS BY THE NUMBERS 238,209 pounds of pasta produced in Detroit each year 878,000 pounds of beans purchased yearly from Michigan farms 85 products sourced from 13 Michigan farmers annually 1,100,000 pounds of Michigan fruit is bought each year 40

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years OF PURE MICHIGAN MADE FOODS

EDEN FOODS MAINTAINS DIRECT RELATIONSHIPS WITH OVER 370 FAMILY OWNED, ORGANIC FARMS AND PAYS FARMERS DIRECTLY FOR CROPS.

About 20 miles outside Ann Arbor, nestled in the Irish Hills, is Clinton, Michigan. A small, unassuming town you would never guess is home to the nation’s oldest natural and organic food producer: Eden Foods.

of their products to maintain integrity, quality and safety of all their food. Raw products are tested by Eden to ensure they are free from GMOs and exceed Eden’s “beyond organic” standards.

Founded in the late 1960s, Eden Foods began as a cooperative grocery store for individuals interested in “toxin free” whole grains and local produce. In the early 1970s, the company began building direct relationships with local farmers for organic foods. Over the years, Eden Foods has grown into a robust natural food supplier with a strong national presence. Today, they have over 250 unique products; from soymilk to umeboshi to muesli to dried mushrooms to Native American grown wild rice. They have a wide range of flavorful, health promoting foods for every palate. They also boast a full line of traditional Japanese foods thanks to the founder’s appreciation for a Macrobiotic lifestyle.

Eden Foods is strongly committed to sourcing as locally as possible and investing in the farm families they purchase from. They contract Michigan farmers to grow most of their dry beans, source dried cherries from Northwest Michigan, and purchase apples from the West side of the state. The cabbage for their kraut is grown, processed, and packed within 50 miles of their Clinton, MI facility. Eden Foods pasta is also produced at their Detroit facility, the Eden Organic Pasta Company, using some Michigan grown grains.

As Eden Foods has grown, they have maintained an uncompromised commitment to their founding principles and values. They maintain direct relationships with over 370 family owned, organic farms and pays farmers directly for crops. They prohibit irradiated ingredients in their foods, are strongly anti-GMO, and have used BPA-free or glass packaging since 1999 — well ahead of the rest of the industry. They also conduct rigorous in-house testing

For over 52 years, Eden Foods has proven to be a leader in the natural food movement and a strong supporter of organic farmers in Michigan, and across the country. Their unique line of products, local purchasing priorities, and high quality standards make them a pure, Michigan made food company.

To learn more about the Eden Foods brand, visit their store at 701 Tecumseh Rd, Clinton, MI. Explore recipes, shop online, and find additional information at edenfoods.com.

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In 2019, almost 1,000,000 acres of Michigan farmland went unplanted due to heavy rainfall. With climate change, wetter and earlier springs, extended summer droughts, and colder winters have become the norm for farmers across Michigan. Growers are changing their practices to meet this new reality. “Growers just have to monitor continuously,” says Jeffrey Andresen, a climatologist expert at Michigan State University Extension. Tools like MSU’s Enviroweather and MI EnviroImpact help farmers anticipate conditions and inform critical decisions about when, where, and how to plant and harvest. Perennials like grapes, cherries, and apples are especially susceptible to the effects of climate change, Andresen says. In the case of colder temperatures, some farmers use fans to circulate warm air. Winemaker Coenraad Stassen of Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery near Traverse City, developed new techniques to keep his grapes warm through harsher winters. He ties his grape canes to irrigation lines on the ground before plowing snow over the canes, resulting in an 80% survival rate. “If you do the same thing you did 15 years ago, you're fighting a losing battle,” says Stassen. In the case of earlier springs, some farmers prevent early budding by spraying fruit trees with water to form protective ice cells. With continued warmer and more humid conditions, Nikki Rothwell, an Integrated Pest Management researcher with MSU Extension, has seen new pests and diseases, like fire blight and Spotted Wing Drosophila. Rothwell found that pruning trees and mowing in between them reduces the infestation by 40%. The extra light increases the temperature in the canopy and reduces humidity. “We’ve really gone back to doing more of these old-school tactics that are looking holistically at the whole system,” Rothwell says. Rothwell sees farmers diversifying their crops and systems “to spread the risk.” For example, a farmer may lose their cherries, but not their apples in a frost. Adaptation also includes choosing different varieties and adjusting planting schedules. Some cherry varieties bloom later in the season so they will not be affected by frost and freeze events. Row crop farmers are planting plants like soybean, wheat, and alfalfa that can utilize the increases in CO2 to produce more plant matter. With changing growing regions and seasons, some farmers are taking advantage of the upside of climate change. “We now have 10-14 extra days of a frost-free growing season on average that we did not have 50 years ago in Michigan,” Andresen says. “That typically translates into a higher potential yield.”

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Cherry Republic Glen Arbor

Peninsula Cellars Old Mission Peninsula

End of the Road Winery Germfask

45 North Vineyard & Winery Lake Leelanau

Ciccone Vineyard & Winery Suttons Bay

Garden Bay Winery Munising

Amoritas Vineyards Lake Leelanau

Crooked Vine Vineyards & Winery Alanson

Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery Petoskey

Aurora Cellars Lake Leelanau

Devil’s Dive Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula

Mackinaw Trail Winery Manistique

Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery Cedar

Douglas Valley Winery Manistee

 Northern Sun Winery Bark River

bigLITTLE Tasting Room and Winery Suttons Bay

French Valley Vineyard Suttons Bay

 Leigh’s Garden Winery Escanaba

Superior Coast Winery Sault Ste. Marie Threefold Vine Winery Stephenson Yooper Winery Menominee

 Black Star Farms Suttons Bay & Old Mission Peninsula Blustone Vineyards Lake Leelanau Boathouse Vineyards Lake Leelanau Bonobo Winery Old Mission Peninsula Bowers Harbor Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula Brengman Brothers at Crain Hill Vineyards Traverse City  Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery Old Mission Peninsula Cadillac Winery LeRoy  Chateau Chantal Old Mission Peninsula Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard & Winery Suttons Bay Chateau Fontaine Lake Leelanau  Chateau Grand Traverse Winery Old Mission Peninsula Chateau Lake Charlevoix Boyne City

Michigan wineries produce award-winning wines each year. From the Upper Peninsula to Detroit, you can enjoy wines by the glass at a multitude of establishments.

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Good Harbor Vineyards Lake Leelanau Green Bird Organic Cellars & Farm Northport Harbor Springs Vineyard and Winery Harbor Springs Hawthorne Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula Laurentide Winery Lake Leelanau Leelanau Wine Cellars Omena  Left Foot Charley Traverse City Mackinaw Trail Winery Petoskey  Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery Petoskey Mari Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula  Mawby Sparkling Wines Suttons Bay Northern Natural Ciderhouse & Winery Kaleva  O'Brien Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula

Pleasantview Winery Harbor Springs Raftshol Vineyards Suttons Bay  Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery Traverse City  Royal Farms Winery Ellsworth Rudbeckia Winery Petoskey  Shady Lane Cellars Suttons Bay Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery Suttons Bay Soul Squeeze Cellars Traverse City Spare Key Winery Charlevoix  St. Ambrose Cellars Beulah Tabone Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula Torch Lake Cellars Bellaire Two K Farms Suttons Bay Verterra Winery Leland Vista Ridge Vineyards Alden Walloon Lake Winery Petoskey WaterFire Vineyards Kewadin Willow Vineyards Suttons Bay

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Cascade Winery Grand Rapids

12 Corners Vineyard Benton Harbor

Black Fire Winery Tecumseh

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Dablon Winery and Vineyard Baroda

Blake’s Cider and Winery Armada

Fenn Valley Vineyards Fennville

Cogdal Vineyards Benton Harbor

Château Aéronautique Winery Onsted

Glass Creek Winery Hastings

Corey Lake Orchards Three Rivers

Henry’s Heritage Winery Lowell

Henderson Castle Winery Kalamazoo

Cherry Creek Old School House Winery Brooklyn

Lemon Creek Winery Grand Haven

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Modales Wines Fennville

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McIntosh Orchards South Haven

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Tanglewood Winery Holland

St.Julian Winery Paw Paw

Ellison Brewery + Spirits East Lansing

Warner Vineyards Holland

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Uncle John's Cider Mill St. Johns

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Cedarbrook Trout Farm  989-724-5241  cedarbrooktroutfarms.weebly.com  1543 Lakeshore Dr, Harrisville

AJ's Berry Farm  989-379-3061  ajsberryfarm.com  1150 Salina Rd, Lachine

Huron View Tree and Berry Farms  989-724-5510  huronviewtreefarms.com  4700 E Sucker Creek Rd, Black River Leeseberg Farms  989-736-8655  leesebergfarms.com  2676 E Procunier Rd, Harrisville Wandering Winds Farm  989-335-3669  wanderingwindsfarm.com  6196 F 41, Spruce White Barn Gardens  989-724-5077  White Barn Gardens  4299 M-72, Harrisville

B&B Farms  989-255-7901  thegoodnessofgrass.com  9545 Cathro Rd, Alpena

WINERY The Veggie Cart at the Alpena Senior Center  989-356-3585  alpenaseniors.com  501 River St, Alpena

Thunder Bay Winery  989-358-9463  thunderbaywinery.com  109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena

Violet & Mae Flower Farm  989-657-5345  doreenthomascf.com  113 Riverview Dr, Lachine

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Beyer Farms  989-464-8331  7346 Marwede Rd, Alpena

Zdrowy Farms  313-682-1298  Zdrowy Farms  9503 Salina Rd, Posen

Bixel Family Farm  989-464-2757  9750 Taylor Hawks Rd, Herron

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Coop Creations  989-255-4440  Coop Creations  13699 Spruce Rd, Spruce

Kipfmiller's Produce and Meats  989-356-2412  kipfmillersproduce.com  2584 US-23 S, Alpena

Male's Grocery & Marketplace

Male's Grocery & Marketplace  989-356-1097  Make Grocery  6811 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena

Dubie Farms  719-465-6315  7334 King Settlement Rd, Alpena

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Alcona Coffee Company  989-724-7071  alconacoffee.com  110 E Main St, Harrisville

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Falls Creek Produce and Flowers  989-255-8708  4754 Haken Rd, Alpena Flock Ewe Farms  989-464-6604  Flock Ewe Farms  10345 Domke Rd, Herron

Opened in 1906, this 5th generation family-owned market has a focus on Michigan made & locally grown products.  989-356-1097  Males Grocery  6811 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena

RESTAURANTS Grace Acres  989-379-1069  graceacres5@gmail.com  7369 Wallace Rd, Alpena

Austin Brothers Beer Company  989-340-2300  austinbrosbeerco.com  821 W Miller St, Alpena

Rutherford Farm  989-727-3265  Rutherford Honey  8652 Indian Reserve Rd, Alpena

Hungry Hippie  989-464-1419  hungry-hippie.com  2380 US-23 South, Alpena

Standen Acres  989-657-0811  Standen Acres  6859 Dietz Rd, Alpena

The Court Yard Ristorante  989-356-9511  courtyardristorante.com  2024 US-23 South, Alpena

The Rose Garden of Greens  989-255-1559  rosegardenofgreens.com  3834 Gehrke Rd, Ossineke

The Fresh Palate  989-358-1400  freshpalategourmet.com  109 N 2nd Ave, Ste. 106, Alpena

BREWERY Austin Brothers Beer Company  989-340-2300  austinbrosbeerco.com  821 W Miller St, Alpena 48

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Downtown Scoops  989-340-0274  Downtown Scoops  101 N 2nd Ave, Alpena

Alpena Farmers Market  989-350-2002  alpenafarmersmarket.org  Mich-e-kew-is Park: 1302 S State Ave, Alpena

RETAIL STORE Kris Mart  989-736-8027  863 N Barlow Rd, Lincoln

Art in the Loft  989-356-4877  artintheloft.org  109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena

Marine Market  989-354-5505  Marine Market  515 S Ripley Blvd, Alpena MI Stop Citgo Fueling Station & Deli  989-354-5524  MI Stop Citgo and Deli  1141 US-23 N, Alpena Neiman's Family Market - Alpena  989-356-4720  neimansfamilymarket.com  2205 US-23 #144, Alpena Perch's IGA  989-354-4012  perchsiga.com  1025 US-23 North, Alpena

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Cabin Creek Coffee  989-356-5613  cabincreekcoffeealpena.com  201 N 2nd Ave, Alpena North Country Candy and Gifts  989-354-8231  northcountrycandyandgifts.com  1045 N Bagley St, Alpena Pour Boy's Honey  989-370-8114  Pour Boys Honey  17295 M32 W, Hillman

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Golden River Orchard  231-420-2565  goldenriverorchard.com  2250 White Cedar Rd, Cheboygan

Cheboygan Farmers Market  231-627-3337  cheboyganfarmersmarket.blogspot.com  Festival Square: 401 N Main St, Cheboygan

Cheboygan Brewing Company  231-268-3218  cheboyganbrewing.com  101 N Main St, Cheboygan

Harvest Thyme Farm & Vineyards  231-420-2656  harvestthymefarm.com  4848 Indian Trail Rd, Cheboygan Kammer-Paulus Farms  989-614-6161  Krammer-Paulus Farms  8512 Tucker Rd, Onaway

Serendipity Farms  231-357-4001  serendipity-farms.com  3741 Grange Hall Rd, Wolverine

Audie's Restaurant & The Chippewa Room  231-436-5744  audies.com  314 N Nicolet St, Mackinaw City Nauti Inn Barstro  231-668-8250  nautiinn.com  330 N Main St, Cheboygan

RETAIL STORES Minogin Market  231-427-7001  Minogin Market  229 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City Nourish  231-268-3221  nourishnorthernmichigan.com  329 N Main St, Cheboygan

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Nourish  231-268-3221  nourishnorthernmichigan.com  329 N Main St, Cheboygan

Big Stone Bay Fishery  231-436-4144  10975 US-23, Mackinaw City

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CRAWFORD FARMERS MARKET Grayling Farmers Market  989-348-2131  cityofgrayling.org/farmers_market  City Park Pavilion, Grayling

RETAIL STORE Tip'n The Mitten  989-745-4571  tipnthemitten.com  204 E Michigan Ave, Grayling

OTSEGO FARMS Cook Family Farm  989-731-1332  cookfamilyfarm.com  4282 Hayes Tower Rd, Gaylord

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Britt Family Pure Maple Syrup  989-362-0084  brittmaplesyrup.com  155 N Greenwood Rd, Tawas City

Home Comfort Farms  989-619-3333  1865 Roby Rd, Johannesburg

Applebee Farm  989-745-8474  etsy.com/shop/ApplebeeFarm  2064 Applebee Lane, Fairview

Hammerhead Shark Ranch  989-705-7194  hammerheadsharkranch.com  3917 Lake Maruka, Gaylord

Miller Bros. Maple and Pure Pastured Sheep Farm  989-826-5073  michiganmapleweekend.com  707 N Gerber Rd, Mio

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Frontier Farms  989-312-3964  michiganfrontierfarms.com  2073 S M-65, Whittemore Whispering Leaf Farms  989-305-6230  whisperingleaffarms.com  850 W M-55, Tawas City

FARMERS MARKET Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market  989-362-3193  getitfresh.org  Gateway Park: US-23 at the mouth of Tawas River, Tawas City  Au Sable Shoreline Park, Oscoda

BREWERY Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery  989-984-5233  boathousebeerco.com  450 W Lake St, Tawas City

LaFresh Greens  989-464-7407  LaFresh Greens  Hillman

OGEMAW WINERY Rose Valley Winery  989-685-9399  rosevalleywinery.net  3039 Beechwood Rd, Rose City Rose Valley Winery, West Branch Outlet  989-726-5018  rosevalleywinery.net  2990 Cook Rd, Ste. 11, West Branch

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Resonance Center Farm  231-445-2406  resonancecenterfarm.com  6773 North M-33, Cheboygan

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Downtown Gaylord Farmers Market  989-619-2896  Downtown Gaylord Farmers Market  Pavilion on Court: Corner of Main & South Court St, Gaylord

RETAIL STORE The Farmers' Creamery  989-848-7197  localdifference.org/ amish-country-in-ne-michigan  50 W Kittle, Mio

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The Bearded Dogg Lounge  989-619-0298  beardeddogglounge.com  302 South Otsego Ave, Gaylord

Ed's Maple Syrup  989-370-0604  puremaplesyrupmichigan.com  781 N Abbe Rd, Fairview Sweet Success Sugarbush  989-826-3160  1442 N Galbraith Rd, Mio

Bennethum's Northern Inn  989-732-9288  bennethums.com  3917 Old US-27 S, Gaylord

RETAIL STORE The Rusty Pelican  989-448-8697  therustypelicanwineshop.com  240 W Main St, Gaylord

NORTHEAST PRESQUE ISLE FARMS

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45th Parallel Hops  248-860-9652  45parallelhops.com  4191 West 634 Hwy, Hawks

M-211 Mercantile Co.

Bonz Beach Farms  989-326-0895  Bonz Beach Farms  20706 Bonz Beach Hwy, Onaway Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Ciderworks  989-351-7868  mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com  2621 S Karsten Rd, Rogers City New Sun Farm  517-898-0704  New Sun Farm  7436 M 68 Hwy, Rogers City Presque Isle Farm  971-322-6226  presqueislefarm.com  11386 Bolton Rd, Posen

Alcona FFA Chapter Lincoln The M211 Mercantile, locally known as “the Purple Store” is a thoughtful collection of the homemade, homegrown, and homebaked.  989-733-4274  M-211 Mercantile Co.  2036 N M211 Hwy, Onaway Plath's Meats - Rogers City  989-734-2232  plathsmeats.com  116 S Third St, Rogers City Sand Bay Trading Post Co.  989-595-0242  Sand Bay Trading Post Co.  14313 E Hwy 638, Presque Isle

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS FARMERS MARKET Rogers City Farmers Market  989-734-4977  mifma.org/farmers-markets/ rogers-city-farmers-market  146 E Erie St, Rogers City

RESTAURANTS Scills Grill  989-734-2007  scillsgrill.com  351 North Bradley Hwy, Rogers City Up North 23 Restaurant and Lounge  989-734-2323  upnorth23.com  530 N 3rd St, Rogers City Woody's Grand Lake  989-595-0242  14313 E Hwy 638, Presque Isle

Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Ciderworks  989-351-7868  mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com  2621 S Karsten Rd, Rogers City

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Copper Kettle Distilling Co.  989-302-8200  copperkettledistilling.com  939 W Houghton Lake Dr, Prudenville

Briar Hill Farm Herron

Higgins Pumpkin Farm Onaway

Brittain Family Farm Mikado Byelich Family Farm Harrisville Cedar Meadows Honey Posen

Czaika's Blueberry Farm Tawas City

Echo Ridge Farm Ossineke Estelle Farms Elmira Evergreen Acres Hubbard Lake Fairview Organic Maple Farm Fairview Fairway Natural Farms Mio Fleming Farm Gaylord Foghorn Farms & Gardens Hubbard Lake Grayling Fish Hatchery Grayling Hagadorn Family Farm Johannesburg

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Pampered Beef/ Whispering Pine Ranch Fairview

Hidden Valley Farms Ossineke

DeMatio Farms Alger

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Herdly Kidding Indian River

Barefoot Gardens Roscommon

Lock Stock & Barrel Ranch General Store  989-306-2952  lockstockandbarrelranch.com  20420 State St, Onaway

Woodland Confectionary  989-306-2730  woodlandconfectionary.com  5576 US-23, Rogers City

Onaway Farmers Market Onaway

Heritage Acres Alpena

Crazy Lady Farm Spruce

Three Heart Bakery  989-734-0295  threeheartbakery.com  5576 US-23 N, Rogers City

Hawks Farmers Market Hawks

B-4 Hereford Farm Hillman

4D Acre Farm  989-766-8866  4dacrefarm.com  11173 Co Rd 451, Hawks

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Hilltop Hatchery Ossineke Hit n' Miss Farms Alpena Hive and Hooves Farm Gladwin Home Comfort Farms Johannesburg Hubbard Lake Farmers Market Hubbard Lake Huron Meadows Farm Ossineke J&J Produce and Flowers Onaway

Paul's Produce Harrisville Plenty Stone Farm Lincoln Poor Farm Organics Harrisville Rolling R Farm Gaylord Roscommon Village Market Roscommon Shannon Rifenbark Lincoln Sklarczyk Seed Farm Johannesburg Spit in the Wind Farm Alpena Sweet Blossom Honey Alanson The Mushroom Man Alpena

Kevin & Tracey Burr Herron

The Sweet Farm Glennie

Liberty Valley Ranch Gaylord

Triple H Ranch Alpena

Maple Dale Farm Atlanta

Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord

Maple Lane Produce Posen Maple Valley Farm Mio Morrison Farms Harrisville New Beginnings Ministry Hillman New Beginnings Ranch Levering

West Branch Farmers Market West Branch

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EMILY ECKHART & CHRIST Y STEMPKY Nourish, Cheboygan

Serves 4 Total Time: 45min – 1 hr INGREDIENTS 2 acorn squash 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 medium sized apple, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups fresh kale, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 lb ground pork 1 Tbsp Himalayan sea salt 1 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning 3 Tbsp maple syrup ½ cup shredded or cubed medium white cheddar cheese (optional)

h s a u Sq bowl DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out strings and seeds. Place halved squash cut side down on a baking sheet, add ½ inch of water to the baking pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the squash is tender.

While squash is baking, caramelize onions over medium-low heat by adding 3 Tbsp olive oil and onion to a frying pan. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent burning. After 15-20 minutes or when the onions start to brown, add apples. Cook another 5 minutes. Add kale, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt & ½ tsp black pepper and cook another 5 minutes. In a separate pan, cook ground pork in a pan over medium heat. Once pork is fully cooked, add 1 Tbsp Himalayan sea salt, 1 Tbsp garlic powder & 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning. Mix the onion mixture with seasoned ground pork and set aside until squash is cooked. Scoop squash out of the skin into a bowl and stir in 3 Tbsp maple syrup. To serve: Scoop squash into a bowl and top with the sausage mixture. Top with a pinch or two of cheese if desired. 51

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NE Michigan Local Food Coordinator

Changemakers from the Sunrise Side After decades of monocropping and mechanizing commodities such as corn, potatoes, soybeans, and hay, Northeast Michigan is now seeing a rise in young farming entrepreneurs. These small farmers use innovative solutions to lessen their environmental impact and benefit their communities, all while making a profit.

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THE ROSE GARDEN OF GREENS Ossineke

As the only one woman CSA farm owner in the region, Rose Bisanz’s farm provides more than 40 different varieties of vegetables to over 75 families. Her community supported agriculture program partners with flower shares from Falls Creek Produce and Flowers, mushrooms from Wandering Winds Farm, beef cuts from B&B Farms, pork from Standen Acres, and bread shares from Briar Hill Bakehouse. On top of growing and distributing, she provides food education classes at Performance Locker, one of the pick-up spots for her CSA. Also a talented artist, Bisanz spends her off-season time selling extraordinary photos of her vegetables and sculpted clay wares. rosegardenofgreens.com

HARVEST THYME FARM Cheboygan

For Brendan Prewitt and Greta Jankoviak, farming is about more than just growing produce — it’s about obliterating the stereotype of struggling small farmers in rural communities. In 2014, they started as one small table at the Cheboygan Farmers Market, but now have expanded their market offerings and provide farm shares to over 200 members. Their growth can be attributed to their innovations, such as extending their season with hoophouses, investing in a commercial wash/pack space, and utilizing a self-serve mobile refrigerated trailer that houses CSA boxes for pick-up. Located on land that has been farmed by Jankoviak's family dating back to the late 1800's, their 5 acres of production primarily focus on sustainably grown produce, cut flowers, and vegetable plant starts. They deliver CSA shares to Cheboygan, Indian River, St. Ignace, and have even mastered distribution via the ferry for Mackinac Island residents. harvestthymefarm.com

B&B FARMS Alpena

In the pasture, Brook Alloway and Ben Nowakowski let their cows be cows. Their cattle enjoy a great life while improving the soil before eventually becoming delicious food for people in their community. B&B beef and lamb are fed and finished on grass, making them healthier than grain-finished alternatives. These sustainable methods are better for the environment and the animals’ well-being. Through management practices and selective breeding, they are able to emphasize natural pest resistance, rather than rely on chemical dewormers and fly control sprays. As a result of their grazing management and tillage reduction, they have seen increases in beneficial organic matter. thegoodnessofgrass.com

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Hubbard Lake Farmers Market

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ALPENA COUNTY Alpena Farmers Market

8AM-1PM

CHEBOYGAN COUNTY Cheboygan Farmers Market

8AM-1PM

CRAWFORD COUNTY Grayling Farmers Market

11AM-5PM

10AM-2PM

IOSCO COUNTY Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market MONTMORENCY COUNTY Lewiston Farmers Market

9AM–1PM

OGEMAW COUNTY West Branch Farmers Market

9AM–2PM

8AM–1PM

8AM-1PM

OTSEGO COUNTY Downtown Gaylord Farmers Market PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY Onaway Farmers Market

9AM–1PM

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Rogers City Farmers Market

9AM–12PM

ROSCOMMON COUNTY Roscommon Village Market

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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UPPER PENINSULA

NORTHEAST

HOUGHTON

DELTA

A-1 Farms Nisula Strawberries

Pellegrini Farms Escanaba Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Pumpkins

Crane Berry Farm Chassel Strawberries, Raspberries Gierke Blueberry Farm Chassel Blueberries Makinen Farm Chassel Raspberries Pancho’s Wild Blueberries Lake Linden Blueberries CHIPPEWA

Yooper Produce Bark River Green Beans, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Squash  Rondeau’s Ruff Acres Cooks Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries MENOMINEE

 Starz Orchard Wallace Apples, Blueberries, Pears, Plums, Raspberries

ALCONA

 Huron View Tree and Berry Farms Black River Asparagus, Raspberries, Strawberries ALPENA

 AJ's Berry Farm Lachine Pumpkins, Strawberries  Flock Ewe Farms Herron Tomatoes IOSCO

Czaika's Blueberry Farm Tawas City Blueberries

 Dutcher Farm Goetzville Blueberries

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OTSEGO

Fleming Farm Gaylord Pumpkins  Hammerhead Shark Ranch Gaylord Raspberries, Strawberries Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord Blueberries PRESQUE ISLE

Higgins Pumpkin Farm Onaway Pumpkins  Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm Rogers City Apples, Pumpkins

MID EATON

Country Mill Farms Charlotte Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Peaches, Pumpkins U.P. GENESEE

 Thread Creek Farm Grand Blanc Gourds, Pumpkins

NE NW

WEST

INGHAM

Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga Onondaga Blueberries Clearview Orchards Haslett Apples Diederich's Berry & Produce Farm Webberville Asparagus, Strawberries

MID

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NORTHWEST ANTRIM

Bargy Farms Kewadin Apples, Cherries Cole Farm Mancelona Raspberries Coleman Centennial Farm Kewadin Strawberries, Raspberries  Friske Orchards Farm Market Ellsworth Apples  Guntzviller's Berry and Vegetable Farm Williamsburg Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries Kastanu Farm Kewadin Chestnuts King Orchards Central Lake Cherries King Orchards Kewadin Cherries, Raspberries Old Glory Heritage Farm Alden Flowers  Royal Farms Ellsworth Apples, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums Shooks Farms Co. Central Lake Cherries The Saskatoon Berry Patch Williamsburg Saskatoons

BENZIE

 North Star Organics Frankfort Cherries Putney's Blueberries and Peaches Frankfort Blueberries, Peaches Putney's U-Pick Berries Benzonia Raspberries, Currants, Gooseberries EMMET

 Coveyou Scenic Farm Market Petoskey Gourds, Pumpkins Cradle Knoll Farm Levering Strawberries North Wind Gardens Harbor Springs Apples Pitchfork Farms Petoskey Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

GRAND TRAVERSE

 Buchan's Blueberry Hill Traverse City Apples, Blueberries

Cedar Sol Hydro Farm Cedar Strawberries

Cherry Connection/ Edmondson Orchards Traverse City Blackberries, Cherries, Raspberries

Cross Farms Saskatoons Northport Saskatoons

Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co. Traverse City Cherries Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast Traverse City Table Grapes, Wine Grapes  Jacob's Farm & Corn Maze Traverse City Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Raspberries, Saskatoons, Strawberries McManus Southview Orchards Traverse City Cherries Rennie Orchards Williamsburg Apples, Cherries, Pumpkins

The Pumpkin Barn at Sturgeon Bay Farm Levering Apples, Pumpkins

Santucci Farm Traverse City Cherries  Saskatoon Michigan Farm Williamsburg Saskatoons  Secret Garden at Brys Estate Traverse City Blueberries, Lavender, Strawberries Shangri-La Too Traverse City Apples, Cherries, Raspberries

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Alpers Berry Farm Suttons Bay Raspberries

Chaney Farm and Market Williamsburg Blueberries

Pond Hill Farm Harbor Springs Berries, Pumpkins

Resort Gardens Petoskey Raspberries, Apples, Tomatoes

LEELANAU

 Gallagher's Farm Market Traverse City Cherries, Pumpkins, Raspberries  Hallstedt Homestead Northport Cherries Stowe Farms Northport Cherries Wiesen Farms Empire Apples, Pumpkins MANISTEE

 Apple Valley Orchards Onekama Apples, Cherries, Peaches  Calvin Lutz Farms Kaleva Strawberries Urka Strawberry Farms Brethern Strawberries MISSAUKEE

In Law Farms McBain Strawberries  Friends Farm Lake City Raspberries

From apples to zucchini, many family farms will let you and your family harvest your own produce (and maybe try some in the process!). Be sure to contact the farm in advance to ensure they are open and the item you’d like to pick is available!

WEST

SOUTHWEST

ALLEGAN

BERRIEN

Pleasant Hill Farm Fennville Blueberries

Corey Lake Orchards Three Rivers Apples, Blueberries, Chamomile, Cherries, Green Beans, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Peppers, Plums, Strawberries, Table Grapes, Tomatoes

Crane Orchards Fennville Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Pumpkins KENT

SOUTHEAST JACKSON

 Pregitzer Farm Market Munith Pumpkins LENAWEE

 Kapnick Orchards Britton Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes, Pumpkins

Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick Coloma Apples, Cherries

Ed Dunneback & Girl’s Farm Grand Rapids Apples, Asparagus, Blueberries, Cherries, Peaches, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes

LIVINGSTON

Degroot's Strawberries Gregory Strawberries

Springhope Farm Galien Apples The Shafer Farm Baroda Apples, Grapes, Peaches

Green Wagon Farm Ada Green beans, Peppers, Raspberries, Tomatoes

Hazen's Farm Howell Apples, Blueberries, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries

VAN BUREN

Big Dan’s U-Pick’em Hartford Apples, Peaches

MASON

Christofferson Farms Ludington Apples, Apricots, Apriums, Blackberries, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Raspberries

 Spicer Orchards Fenton Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Plums, Raspberries

Joe’s Blueberries Bangor Blueberries

MACOMB

Michigan Pure Blueberries Covert Blueberries

MUSKEGON

Altermatt Farms Macomb Twp Strawberries

Palmer Blueberry Farm Whitehall Blueberries

Blake Farms Armada Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Tomatoes

OCEANA

Jazz Blueberries Shelby Blueberries, Flowers, Pumpkins

Miller's Big Red Farms Washington Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Strawberries

OTTAWA

Visser Farms Zeeland Strawberries

Vrellen Orchards Washington Apples, Strawberries

U.P.

WASHTENAW

Erie Orchards Erie Apples, Blueberries, Peaches

Alber Orchard and Cider Mill Manchester Apples

Gaskill Family Farm Milan Beans, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Berry Hill Farm Chelsea Raspberries

OAKLAND

Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill Holly Pumpkins  Middleton Berry Farm Ortonville Asparagus, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes  Polk Around Farm Ortonville Blueberries ST. CLAIR

McCallum's Orchard and Cider Mill Jeddo Apples, Pumpkins

Dexter Blueberry Farm Dexter Blueberries Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill Northville Apples  Raindance Organic Farm Whitmore Lake Garlic, Tomatoes Rowe's Produce Farm Ypsilanti Peas, Strawberries  Slow Farm Ann Arbor Asparagus, Honey, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes Wasem Fruit Farm Milan Apples Wiard's Orchard Ypsilanti Apples WAYNE

Blueville Acres U-Pick Blueberries (Sandy Acres) Belleville Blueberries

Westview Orchards Washington Apples, Cherries, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Strawberries

WEST

MONROE

MID

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NORTHWEST

ARENAC Harrison

U PPER PENINS U L A

MID MICHIGAN Port Austin

Au Gres

GLADWIN Beaverton

NORTHE AST

HURON

Clare Hope

Ubly

BAY MIDLAND

ISABELLA

Mt. Pleasant

Midland

Caro

TUSCOLA

Saginaw

SAGINAW

St. Charles

GRATIOT

SANILAC

Port Sanilac

MID

St. Louis Alma

Frankenmuth

WEST

Clio

Flint

St. Johns

SHIAWASSEE

CLINTON

GENESEE

Perry

SOUTHWEST

Grand Blanc

Laingsburg

Fenton

Lansing Okemos Mason

EATON

Williamston

INGHAM SOUTHE AST

Eaton Rapids Leslie

Stockbridge

MID ARENAC

GENESEE

FARMERS MARKET

FARMS

RESTAURANTS

Au Gres Downtown Farmers Market  989-876-8811  cityofaugresmi.com/ city-au-gres-farmers-market  400 East Huron Rd, Au Gres

Asbury Farms  810-247-5446  Flint

Applewood on Second and Saginaw  810-762-2550  mcc.edu  550 S Saginaw St, Flint

CLARE FARMERS MARKET Harrison City Market  989-854-5980  harrisoncitymarket.com  121 E Main St, Harrison

BREWERY

Huffman's Homestead  810-447-0024  huffmanshomestead.com  10374 Lennon Rd, Swartz Creek Meadows Produce  248-933-3004  Meadows Produce  12030 N Lewis Rd, Clio Michigan Food & Farming Systems WIA Farm Development Center

Four Leaf Brewing  989-424-6114  fourleafcraftbeer.com  412 N McEwan St, Clare

Flint Crepe Company  810-336-3308  flintcrepe.com  555 S Saginaw St, Flint Sweet Peaces  248-328-2001  Sweet Peaces  300 E First St, Flint The Laundry  810-629-8852  lunchandbeyond.com  125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton

HURON FARMERS MARKET Port Austin Farmers Market  989-738-7600  portaustinfarmersmarket.com  17 W State St, Port Austin

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Mauer Meat Processors  989-658-8185  maurermeat.com  075 Purdy Rd, Ubly

SPECIALTY PRODUCER

CLINTON FARM Firefly Ridge CSA  810-444-2805  8753 Hollister Rd, Laingsburg

FARMERS MARKET St Johns Farmers Market  989-224-7863  cityofsaintjohnsmi.com  Maple St, St. Johns

SPECIALTY PRODUCER OhMi Organics  ohmiorganics.com  109 W Higham St, St. Johns

Located within Ascension Genesys Health Park, the farm is currently home to MarySam’s Garden, run by LaBria Lane.  517-709-8271  miffs.org/wia  Genysys Health Campus, Grand Blanc Thread Creek Farm  810-694-4335  3305 Hill Rd, Grand Blanc Weekly Greens CSA  810-285-9900  weeklygreenscsa.com  601 MartinLuther King Ave, Flint

FARMERS MARKETS

EATON FARM Hillcrest Farms  517-455-6580  5858 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton Rapids

FARMERS MARKET Eaton Rapids Medical Center Farmers Market  517-663-9453  eatonrapidsmedicalcenter.org  1500 S Main St, Eaton Rapids

Flint Farmers Market  810-232-1399  flintfarmersmarket.com  300 E First St, Flint Grand Blanc City Farmers Market  810-694-1118  cityofgrandblanc.com/news/ farmers-market  Grand Blvd, Grand Blanc

FOOD HUB Flint Fresh Food Hub  810-620-1902  flintfresh.org  3325 E Court St, Flint

Crust  810-629-8882  crustandbeyond.com  104 W Caroline St, Fenton

Almar Orchards Flushing

Davison Farmers Market Davison

Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga Onondaga

Diederich's Berry & Produce Farm Webberville

Bailey GREENhouse & Urban Farm

GLADWIN

East Lansing

FARM

Break O' Day Farm

The Naked Acre Farm  989-435-7705  thenakedacrefarm.com  2344 Glidden Rd, Beaverton

GRATIOT FARMERS MARKETS Alma Farmers Market  989-463-5525  gratiotfarmersmarkets.com/alma  Corner of Pine Ave and Superior St, Alma

Owosso

Webberville

Faivor Fresh Produce St. Johns

Black Oak Farm Byron

Farmers Market at the Capitol

CBI's Giving Tree Farm

Lansing

Haslett

Fenton Farmers Market

Chapman Family Farm

Fenton

Stockbridge

GCC Organics Mount Pleasant

Chessfrog Farms Flint

Gruber's Farm Williamston

Clear Creek Eaton Rapids

St. Louis Farmers Market  989-620-0448  gratiotfarmersmarkets.com/st-louis  300 N Mill St, St. Louis

Downtown Owosso Farmers Market

Half Barn Farm Lansing

Clearview Orchards

Ham Sweet Farms

Haslett

Williamston

Country Mill Farms

Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery

Charlotte

Onondaga

Crosby Mint Farm

Highwater Farms

St. Johns

Lansing

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INGHAM FARMS Agape Organic Farm  517-604-0739  Agape Organic Farms  Mason Misty Lane Farm  517-589-8159  mistylanefarm.com  4109 S Williams, Stockbridge

Titus Farms  517-910-3002  titusfarms.com  3765 Meridian Rd, Leslie Trillium Wood Farm  517-655-4555  trilliumwoodfarm.com  1585 E Frost Rd, Williamston

Wild Dandelion Acres

Providing pastured chicken, turkey, and pork humanely raised for your table following organic practices. Check us out!  734-368-7098  wilddandelionacres.com  5142 S M106, Stockbridge Zumo Eco Farm  517-488-7144  zumoecofarm.org  5070 Zimmer Rd, Williamston

FARMERS MARKETS Allen Farmers Market  517-999-3911  allenneighborhoodcenter.org/ food/market/  2100 E Michigan Ave, Lansing • M O R E LO CA L FOO D & FA R M S •

Hive and Hooves Farm

Red House Ranch Swartz Creek

ISABELLA

SAGINAW

FARM

Bluemer Farms  989-506-2267  bluemerfarms.com  4753 W Blanchard Rd, Blanchard

Old World Farms  707-498-5330  oldworldfarms.com  13335 Dempsey Rd, St. Charles

FARMERS MARKET

RESTAURANT

Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market  989-779-5331  mt-pleasant.org/farmersmarket

Dig Café

RETAIL STORE GreenTree Cooperative Grocery  989-772-3221  greentree.coop  214 N Franklin St, Mt. Pleasant

MIDLAND FARM JNelson Farms  989-430-4269  jnelsonfarms.com  4240 N Stark Rd, Hope

FARMERS MARKET East Lansing Farmers Market  517-319-6823  cityofeastlansing.com/farmersmarket  280 Valley Court, East Lansing

Midland Area Farmers Market

Lansing

Holt

Linden Farmers Market

Stone E River Ranch

Open Air Market of Stockbridge  517-851-7437  stockbridgemarket.org  Stockbridge Township Square: (M-106 and Center St), Stockbridge

RESTAURANT

RESTAURANTS

Red Haven Farm to Table  517-679-6309  eatredhaven.com  4480 S Hagadorn Rd, Okemos

Grove Tea Lounge  989-486-1839  grovetealounge.com  2405 Abbot Rd, Midland

Lansing

RETAIL SORE

Urbandale Farm

The Old Town General Store  517-487-6847  oldtown-generalstore.com  408 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing

Live Oak Coffee House  989-423-1800  liveoakcoffeehouse.com  711 Ashman St, Midland

Eagle

Flint

Magnolia Farms Lansing

Stone Hedge Farm Mason

Stony Creek Farm Mayville

Michigan State University Student Organic Farm

Swallowtail Farm

Holt

Ten Hens Farm

Monroe Family Organics Alma

New Day Gardens Flushing

Owosso Organics Owosso

Owosso Original Farmers Market Owosso

Peckham Farms Lansing

Porter's Orchard

Mason

Bath

The Feral Field

Lansing

Westwind Farm Swartz Creek

Willford's Ewe Joint Gladwin

Zatkovich Pastures Stockbridge

Port Sanilac Farmers Market  810-622-9963  portsanilac.net  228 S Ridge St, Port Sanilac

FARMS The Midland Area Farmers Market offers fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, meat, fish, dairy and plants in Downtown Midland.  989-839-9901  mbami.org/farmersmarket  End of Ashman St, at foot of the Tridge, Midland

Linden

Little Flint Farm

Eastern Ingham Farmers Market  517-525-5293  McCormick Park: Williamston

FARMERS MARKET

MID

Holt Farmers Market

SANILAC

SHIAWASSEE

Gladwin

South Lansing Farmers Market

Dig café is a farm-to-table cafe offering made from scratch, organic, non-GMO ingredient foods, coffees and juices.  989-262-8179  digthecafe.com  975 N Main St, Frankenmuth

Laetus Pullus Farm  517-755-8572  laetuspullusfarm.com  Beardslee Rd, Perry Windemere Farm  517-204-3682  windemerefarm.net  13859 S Colby Rd, Perry

TUSCOLA FARMERS MARKET Caro Farmers Market  989-672-0991  157 N State St, Caro

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Civil Ferments  517-303-4804  civilferments.com  Williamston

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SPICED APPLE MULE BRADLEY FIERRO & ELISE THORP Civil Ferments, Williamston

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INGREDIENTS 4 ½ (3 full shots) oz sparkling water 1 oz spiced apple shrub, from Civil Ferments (or similar) 1 oz orange juice 1 oz ginger beer Splash of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with orange slice.

APPLEWOOD ON SECOND & SAGINAW 550 S Saginaw Street, Flint, MI

Applewood Cafe’s debut on the Bricks, Downtown Flint LABRIA LANE Local Food Marketing Representative

For many years, the Applewood Cafe, Mott Community College’s (MCC) culinary education restaurant, was hidden away on its main campus in Flint. With tables dressed in white tablecloths and starched navy blue napkins folded to look like swans or flowers, this facility was used to provide a high-end culinary education for thousands of students and a wonderful culinary experience for many guests. But, on January 23, 2020, the doors opened to the new home of MCC’s culinary institute, Applewood on Second and Saginaw. Inside the new building, the updated kitchen equipment will advance their students’ education in ways the prior facility had not. Inside the Second and Saginaw space, students will whip up chocolates in the chocolate confection room, master loaves in their new bakery, make homemade sausages in the meat lab, and deliver enjoyable meals from their new kitchen to the dining room. MCC instructor and Award winning Chef, Mathew Cooper, is excited to have this new facility. "These advancements support our partners,” says Cooper. “Our partners are our community. That's what community college is for." Many local businesses utilize these programs as building blocks for employee career development. In addition to associates degrees in Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry Arts, and Food Service Management, students can also earn a certificate in Professional Baking or Cooking. MCC’s Culinary Arts program fosters partnerships with local businesses and raises up chefs working throughout the state. Make your reservation at Applewood on Second and Saginaw to experience’s MCC’s Culinary program’s emphasis on the importance of fresh produce and high quality goods made from scratch.

MID MICHIGAN

ARENAC COUNTY

MON

TUE

WED

MID MICHIGAN

THURS

Au Gres Downtown Farmers Market

FRI

SAT

SUN

10AM–4PM

12–4PM

10AM–3PM

BAY COUNTY Bay City Farmers Market

10AM–4PM

4–7PM

CLARE COUNTY Harrison City Market

10AM–4PM

EATON COUNTY Eaton Rapids Medical Center Farmers Market

3–6PM

GENESEE COUNTY Davison Farmers Market

10AM–2PM

Fenton Farmers Market

10AM–2PM

5–8PM

Flint Farmers Market

9AM–6PM

Grand Blanc City Farmers Market

4–9PM

Linden Farmers Market

5–8PM

8AM–5PM

GLADWIN COUNTY Gladwin Farmers Market

9AM–1PM

GRATIOT COUNTY Alma Farmers Market

7AM–1PM

St. Louis Farmers Market

7AM–1PM 2–6PM

HURON COUNTY Port Austin Farmers Market

9AM–1PM

ISABELLA COUNTY Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

7:30AM–2PM

9AM–2PM

INGHAM COUNTY Allen Farmers Market

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UNDERVALUED M IG R ANT WORK E R S IN MICHIG A N TRICIA PHELPS

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As the sun began to set on a beautiful August night, the crew at Interwater Farms walked through the fields harvesting fresh peaches, hanging heavy on the trees. Joann Brown, a fourth generation farmer, employs 30-40 seasonal workers on her family farm each year. Many of these employees are related to one another and travel from Georgia to Northern Michigan every summer to work.

“We cherish their work ethic and friendship,” Brown says, “and we couldn’t do it without them.” At Interwater Farms, seasonal workers are appreciated like family, but more broadly in our food system, farm laborers—especially migrant and seasonal farm workers—are undervalued. Many face a lack of fair pay, limited access to healthcare, inadequate housing and transportation, as well as frequent acts of violence. This essential community has been fighting against these issues for decades despite their critical role in our food system.

Farming ranks among the top 10 most dangerous jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It requires risks and consequences not everyone is willing to shoulder. Without seasonal and migrant farm workers, there would be an even larger gap in Michigan’s agricultural workforce, and the industry itself—one of the largest in the state—would crumble. As the second most agriculturally diverse state in the country, Michigan produces approximately 45 different specialty crops with a market of over $100 billion annually. These fruits and vegetables need to be painstakingly, and patiently, hand harvested. Migrant Legal Aid reports there are over 94,000 migrant and seasonal farm workers in the state of Michigan that bring this food to our tables. We depend on farmers daily, but how often do we consider where our food comes from and who grew it? The COVID-19 pandemic is a timely reminder that we are all interconnected, that the health and safety of one person impacts us all. The same obvious truth is missing in our current food system. The policies in place don’t value the people who feed us. This lack of appreciation—in legal and physical protections, access to critical care, and decent wages—has long been a failing of our system and it’s time to address it. The spread of this virus highlights blatant issues in the status quo. It identified what and who are truly essential; farm laborers being chief among them. At first, the federal government temporarily suspended all new work visas, but later made special arrangements to process H-2A applications [seasonal guest worker program] after an outcry from farmers. The health of these farm workers became top of mind as ‘stay in place’ orders impacted travel plans and cramped communal living conditions raised concern as well. Across the country, over 2.5 million farm workers were deemed essential and sent to work to feed us during this global health crisis. However, a large majority of them are still fighting for basic human rights and fair pay. As eaters, we cast a vote for what we value with every bite. If we care about what we put in our bodies and the impact of food on our economy, then we should also recognize the value of the people that put it on our table. Their well-being is inextricably linked to our own.

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These organizations are leading the way in providing support to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Learn more about their work and consider donating to support critical services and improving policies for fair treatment of farm workers.

FAIR FOOD PROJEC T A partnership between Migrant Legal aid, food entrepreneurs and retailers in which vendors and employers are jointly monitored for fair and ethical treatment of farmworkers. If farmworkers are unlawfully treated, this whistleblower program responds to the violation by alerting vendors and retailers of the violation.

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JUSTICE & PE ACE ADVOC AC Y CENTER The center seeks to educate and raise awareness among the general population, and provide emergency and limited social services to the immigrant, migrant and seasonal worker community. Funds directly support these community members in need. justiceandpeaceadvocacy.org

UNITED FARM WORK ERS The nation’s first, enduring and largest farm workers union. UFW continues to organize in major agriculture sectors, chiefly California, to protect all farm workers and actively champions national legislative and regulatory reforms. ufw.org

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Chef Proprietor Steadfast Supper Club, Grand Rapids

Turkish salad WINTER VERSION

SUMMER VERSION

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

BROWN BUTTER

• Tender winter greens (kale, arugula or mizuna), brussels sprouts, celeriac, turnips, parsnips, butternut squash and carrots.

• Tender summer greens (pea shoots, spinach or arugula), asparagus, carrots, peas, radishes, tomatoes, cucumber, green beans and cauliflower.

2 cloves of garlic, grated on a microplane

¼ pound (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

Place butter in a small pot on a medium-low burner. Once the butter has melted and a foam has risen to the top, take a small whisk and stir frequently to slowly caramelize the butter solids. The butter is done when it is golden and smells nutty. Transfer the butter and caramelized solids to a bowl to stop the cooking. Store leftover brown butter in the fridge.

• Wash and peel winter root vegetables and squash. Cut into bite size pieces and roast at 400° F with olive oil and a little salt, till softened and golden. Cool all vegetables before putting the salad together.

• Spring and summer vegetables are cleaned or peeled and cut into bite sized pieces. For some of the vegetables you might want to quickly blanch in salted water, like asparagus, peas, or green beans.

TO SERVE Top with: greek yogurt, brown butter, garlic vinaigrette, dried chile and fresh dill

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½ cup lemon juice or white wine vinegar ½ tsp fine salt 2 cups extra virgin olive oil or oil of your choice Place the first 4 ingredients in a blender and puree till smooth. Turn the blender on low and stream in the oil to emulsify.

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Pleasant Hill Farm  269-561-2850  pleasanthillblueberryfarm.com  5859 124th Ave, Fennville

Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions  269-455-5133  pennyroyalprovisions.com  3319 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck

Hastings Farmers Market  269-945-0526  221 West State St & Church St, Hastings

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The Farmhouse Deli  269-455-5274  thefarmhousedeli.com  100 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas

Saugatuck Center for the Arts Farmers Market  269-857-2399  sc4a.org  400 Culver St, Saugatuck

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1st Micro Greenery  616-299-1005  1stmicrogreenery.com  433 Broadway NW, Grand Rapids

Ada Farmers Market  616-676-9191 x45  adafarmersmarket.com  7239 Thornapple River Dr, Ada

Brewery Vivant  616-719-1604  breweryvivant.com  925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids

Aperitivo  616-259-7045  aperitivogr.com  435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Blandford Nature Center  616-735-6240  blandfordnaturecenter.org  1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Byron Center Farmers Market  616-308-8756  byroncenterfarmersmarket.com  82nd St (behind the Library), Byron Center

Broad Leaf Local Beer  616-803-0602  broadleafbeer.com  2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd, Kentwood

Art of the Table  616-301-1885  artofthetable.com  606 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Cedar Valley Packing (Michael Bouwkamp Farms)  231-834-7172  cedarvalleypacking.com  11800 S Gordon Ave, Grant

Fulton Street Farmers Market  616-454-4118  fultonstreetmarket.org  1145 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids

Creston Brewery  616-805-4523  crestonbrewery.com  1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids

Bridge Street Market  616-649-9000  bridgestreetmarket.com  405 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Green Wagon Farm  616-283-2842  greenwagonfarm.com  4960 Quiggle Ave SE, Ada Hill Brothers Orchard  616-784-2767  hillbrosorchards.com  6159 Peach Ridge Ave NW, Grand Rapids Mycophile's Garden  616-309-7304  mycophile.org  1111 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids Sun Spirit Farm  616-483-0022  sunspiritfarmmi.com  Sparta

RESTAURANTS Reserve Wine & Food  616-855-9463  reservegr.com  201 Monroe Ave NW, Ste. 100, Grand Rapids Terra GR  616-301-0998  terragr.com  1429 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids The Sovengard  616-214-7207  sovengard.com  443 Bridge St NW, Ste. 1, Grand Rapids

CIDER The Peoples Cider Co.  616-322-7805  thepeoplescider.com  539 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids

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SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Brewt's Bloody Mary  elly@brewtsmix.com  brewtsmix.com  Grand Rapids Cellar Door Preserves  616-309-3004  cellardoorpreserves.com  511 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids Field & Fire Cafe  616-608-4533  fieldandfire.com  820 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids Madcap Coffee Company  888-866-9091  madcapcoffee.com  1041 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids Schuil Coffee Company  616-956-6815  schuilcoffee.com  3679 29th St SE, Grand Rapids Sparrows Coffee  616-608-3375  thesparrowsgr.com  1035 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Downtown Market Grand Rapids  616-805-5308  downtownmarketgr.com  435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids Harvest Health Foods  616-975-7555  harvesthealthfoods.com  6807 Cascade Rd, Grand Rapids Harvest Health Foods  616-245-6268  harvesthealthfoods.com  1944 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids Kingma's Market  616-363-7575  kingmasmarket.com  2225 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids

IONIA FARM Full Hollow Farm  616-805-9253  fullhollowfarm.com  7944 Palmer Rd, Belding

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Ludington Farmers Market  231-845-6237  ludington.mi.us/195/farmers-market  N James Street Plaza, Ludington

Crisp Country Acres  616-399-3169  crispcountryacres.com  5888 120th Ave, Holland

Grand Haven Farmers Market

MECOSTA FARM Gregory's Asparagus Farm  231-867-3345  gregorysasparagus.com  110th Ave, Rodney

MUSKEGON FARMS McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm  616-402-7315  communityencompass.org/ mclaughlin-grows-urban-farm  175 E Larch St, Muskegon Tortoise & Hare Farm  231-981-8429  Tortoise and Hare Farm  3940 N Weber Rd, Muskegon

FOOD HUB Muskegon Food Hub  231-769-2607  Muskegon Food Hub  242 W Western Ave, Muskegon

Groundswell Community Farm  616-581-3030  groundswellfarm.org  6527 Quincy St, Zeeland Visser Farms  616-875-8559  visser-farms.com  10791 Blair St, Zeeland

Located on Harbor Drive, we offer produce, fresh flowers, eggs, cheese, meat, cold-pressed juice, kettle corn & more!  616-842-4910  grandhavenchamber.org/play/ farmers-markets  301 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven

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Holland Farmers Market

Harvest Health Foods  616-896-6630  harvesthealthfoods.com  4150 32nd Ave, Hudsonville Nature's Market  616-394-5250  naturesmarketholland.com  1013 Washington Ave, Holland

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Thornburg and Company  616-836-9320  thornburg.shop  1744 Washington St, Holland

A year-round indoor/outdoor market in Downtown Holland, with 75+ local farmers & vendors, a food court, performers and weekly events.  616-355-1138  hollandfarmersmarket.com  150 West 8th St, Holland Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market  616-842-4910  grandhavenchamber.org/play/ farmers-markets  225 E Exchange St, Spring Lake

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NEWAYGO FARMERS MARKET Newaygo Farmers Market  231-652-3068  rivercountrychamberofcommerce.com  28 State St, Newaygo

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Chimney Creek Farm Fremont

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Coachstop Farm Zeeland

Pentwater Farmers Market  231-869-4150  pentwater.org  231 South Hancock, Pentwater

Country Winds Farm, Goat Share, and Creamery Zeeland

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Cowslip Creamery Grand Rapids

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Crane Dance Farm Middleville

Awesome Woods Maple Syrup  231-942-1399  belchersmaplesyrup.com  11671 22 Mile Rd, Tustin

Creswick Farms Ravenna Daly Orchard Co. Hart

Dreamgoats Ada Earthkeeper Farm Grand Rapids Eighth Day Farm Holland Forest Ridge Farms Fennville Gavin Orchards Coopersville Golden Hour Farm Jenison Grassfields Coopersville

Great Lakes Bee Company Hasselman's Honey Fremont Highland Garlic Farm Tustin Kentwood Farmers Market Kentwood Lubbers Family Farm Grand Rapids Magicland Farms Fremont Meadow View Goat Dairy Fremont

Michigan Fine Herbs, Herbco Shelbyville Middle Branch Farm Marion Moorman Family Farms Byron Center Otto’s Turkey Farm Middleville Patterns for Abundance / Blue Sky Farm Montague

Plainsong Farm Rockford Shady Side Farm Holland The Gleanings Ludington Victory Farms Hudsonville Wirth Farm Evart Woodbridge Dairy Farm Byron Center

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MASON COUNTY Ludington Farmers Market

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MECOSTA COUNTY Downtown Big Rapids Farmers Market

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ValleyHUB, part of the Food Innovation Center at Kalamazoo Community College.

REBECCA HENDERSON

West Michigan Local Food Coordinator

Behind the scenes of grocery stores and supermarkets, food hubs are pivotal in local food distribution throughout Michigan. Managing the aggregation, distribution, and marketing of local food products, food hubs move products from the producer to the purchaser on a regional scale. The Michigan Food Hub Network fills a leading role in the collaboration of 10 active hubs across the state. Noel Bielaczyc is the Value Chain Specialist for the Center for Regional Food Systems of Michigan State University, and facilitates within the network to increase the distribution of local food across the state. “Every hub brings different strengths and capabilities to the network,” says Bielaczyc. “Together we’re working on shared projects that create win-win solutions.” One of their main focuses is to disseminate surplus product throughout the network by sourcing items from other hubs to fill gaps. Bielaczyc says, “Each food hub is in this work together, therefore there’s not a competition between them.” In West Michigan, food hubs like the Muskegon Food Hub and the ValleyHub in Kalamazoo are growing healthy, local food systems in their community. In the end, the buyer knows exactly where their food comes from, and the farmer profits more than they would through a mainstream supply chain. Started in 2017, the Muskegon Food Hub connects local producers to the restaurants, schools, the Age Well meals on wheels program, and other institutions

in Muskegon County. Food Hub Manager, Rose Spickler, shares that the biggest struggle for them is transportation. “Refrigerated trucks are expensive, and we’re working on programs to be able to get the food from the farm to the buyer.” Spickler says institutions’ demand for locally produced foods is increasing and the hubs are growing to meet this demand. Also established in 2017, ValleyHUB is a component of the Food Innovation Center at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. “Our #1 product is educational opportunities for food jobs,” says Rosie Florian, the ValleyHUB Outreach and Marketing Coordinator. “Our goal is to reinforce the idea that there are more jobs in the local food industry than chefs and farmers.” The hub operates an urban farm, processing facility, and education center. Students of all ages use the farm and food hub as classrooms to experience the wide range of food-related jobs within the fields of agriculture, culinary arts, and supply chain management. On the other end of their work, the processing system helps larger institutions, like hospitals and schools, drastically cut down on labor by providing cleaned and prepared produce. Collaboration within the Michigan Food Hub Network is strong, as they stabilize the logistics to streamline purchasing local products statewide. Food hubs are integral to our local food system and reinforce the necessary connection between farmers and buyers.

“You’re going to taste what makes apples from Fruit Ridge better than apples from other places.”

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FINDING A TASTE OF PLACE Jason Lummen, owner and brewer at The Peoples Cider Co., has learned that when it comes to good cider, the secret is proximity. Since opening in 2012, he has fostered a close relationship with Hill Brothers Orchards, a family-operated farm a short 13 miles away from his production facility. Hill Brothers are settled on the Fruit Ridge, an agricultural mecca that grows more than half of Michigan’s apples. Beyond eating apples, the area lends itself to cider-specific varieties like Northern Spies, English Sharps and even a couple unclassified apples grown exclusively for Lummen. Unlike mass produced ciders from concentrate, Lummen’s ciders taste like a snapshot of our state. “There’s a huge difference and that comes down to the wine term of terroir, that taste of place that you find in wine,” Lummen says. “You’re going to taste what makes apples from Fruit Ridge better than apples from other places.” The proof is on the palate. Tannic and complex, Lummen’s ciders reveal an obvious respect for whole fruit. But arguably more important than the cider, Lummen’s support of local agriculture fuels our region’s biodiversity during a time when factory farms turn to shortcuts and monocultures. “A lot of Northern Spies are getting ripped out because they’re falling out of favor,” Lummen says. “Meijer won’t buy a bunch of Northern Spies because nobody makes apple pies anymore. Everybody just wants an apple for their lunch box.”

Of course, farmers need to turn a profit to survive and cideries on the whole aren’t large enough buyers to influence agriculture writ large, but the industry has taken measures to keep biodiversity alive. Two of Michigan’s largest cideries, Vander Mill and Virtue, stick to Michigan pressed juice, and another major player, Blake’s, runs their own orchard. Ultimately, committing to local is a win-win for cideries both for flavor and for the state’s economy. On a smaller scale, Lummen believes his connection to farmers markets creates a symbiosis between business and agriculture. Whether vendors donate stone bound peaches they cannot sell, to bartering cider for blueberries, his style harkens to a more communal version of business. And Lummen has a holistic philosophy regarding sustainability. That means sourcing equipment locally, like his Muskegon-made can seamer. It also means managing ambitions and making sure the company doesn’t over extend itself. While plenty in craft beverage have collapsed by trying to grow too large, Lummen sees the value in staying small and serving his community. So while you might have to travel to try his cider, the trips are worth the effort. The apples always taste best when they don’t fall far from the tree.

THE PEOPLES CIDER CO. 539 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

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Gitche Gumee Ciderworks Hancock

Copper Kettle Distilling Co. Prudenville

 Les Cheneaux Distillers Cedarville  Superior Culture Kombucha Marquette Mama's Booch LLC Kombucha Brewing Co. Menominee

 Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Ciderworks Rogers City

NORTHWEST Acoustic Tap Room Traverse City Bee Well Meadery Bellaire  Cultured Kombucha Co. Traverse City Ethanology Elk Rapids Cherry Republic Glen Arbor Grand Traverse Distillery Traverse City High Five Spirits Petoskey  Iron Fish Distillery Thompsonville Mammoth Distillery Central Lake Northern Latitudes Distillery Lake Leelanau

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Northern Natural Cider House and Winery Kaleva Resort Pike Cidery & Winery Petoskey  St. Ambrose Cellars Beulah Suttons Bay Ciders Suttons Bay Tandem Ciders Suttons Bay  Taproot Cider House Traverse City Townline Ciderworks Elk Rapids Traverse City Whiskey Co. Traverse City

Grab a glass! More than just wine and beer, Michigan is home to dozens of distillers, mead producers, cider makers and more to try!

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American Fifth Spirits Lansing

Flint City Hard Cider Flint

12 Corners Vineyards Benton Harbor

Journeyman Distillery Three Oaks

Boss Cider Leslie

JK’s Organic Farmhouse Ciders Flushing

Corey Lake Orchards Three Rivers

Kalamazoo Stillhouse Kalamazoo

Iron Shoe Distillery Niles

Lehman’s Orchard Niles

BrickHaven Brewing Grand Haven  Civil Ferments Williamston Dimes Brewhouse Dimondale Eastman’s Forgotten Ciders Wheeler Eaton Pub & Grille & Charlotte Brewing Co. Charlotte Ellison Brewery + Spirits East Lansing

Looking Glass Brewing Company Lansing Michigrain Distillery Lansing Phillips Orchard St. Johns Red Cedar Spirits East Lansing Sanctuary Spirits Grand Ledge Uncle John’s Cider Mill St.Johns

SOUTHEAST Ann Arbor Distilling Company Ann Arbor B. Nektar Meadery Ferndale Bennet’s Orchard Ottawa Lake Blake’s Cider Co. Armada  Bløm Meadworks Ann Arbor

WEST Arktos Meadery Grand Rapids Bardic Wells Meadery Montague Bier Distillery Comstock Park Cellar Brewing Company Sparta

 The Peoples Cider Co. Grand Rapids

Cherry Creek Cellars Brooklyn Detroit City Distillery Detroit

Pux Cider Taphouse Grand Rapids

Fieldstone Hard Cider Rochester

Ridge Cider Co. Saugatuck

Fourth Coast Ciderworks Lake Orion

Sierra Rose Ciders Grand Rapids

Coppercraft Distillery Saugatuck

Vander Mill Grand Rapids

Farmhaus Hudsonville

Virtue Cider Co. Fennville

Grand River Brewery (Spirits) Jackson

Long Road Distillers Grand Rapids Michigan Moonshine Distillery Grandville

Motor City Gas Detroit  Neu Kombucha Farmington Rusted Crow Distillery Dearborn Heights Schramm’s Mead Ferndale Superior Lakes (Mead) Harrison Twp Two James Spirits Detroit Ugly Dog Distillery Chelsea Valentine Distilling Detroit Wills Winery (Mead) Lapeer

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PAN SEARED FISH WIT H S N A P PE AS, SO F T P O LE N TA , A N D SW E E T & SO U R R H U BA R B SAU C E

SNAP PEAS 2 cups snap peas — Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil, add snap peas and blanch for one minute. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water. Once cool, drain water and reserve peas.

S O F T P O L E N TA 1 ½ cups polenta 3 cups water 3 cups whole milk 1 ¼ cups parmesan cheese, grated 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 2 oz butter — In a heavy bottomed pot, combine water, milk, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. While constantly whisking, slowly add polenta. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the polenta is thick and creamy. Keep warm until ready to serve or cool and reheat with a little milk.

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S W E E T & S O UR R HU B A R B S A U C E 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ cup yellow onion, diced 1 tsp fresh garlic ¼ tsp cinnamon, ground ¼ tsp allspice, ground ¼ tsp coriander, ground 2 cups rhubarb diced, reddest stalks possible* 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 Tbsp soy sauce *Using the brightest red rhubarb you can find helps with the final color of the sauce

S E A R IN G T HE F I S H Flaky, white fish such as halibut or whitefish — Heat oven to 400° F. Dab fish filet with paper towel until dry and lightly sprinkle with salt. Heat a small amount of clarified butter or oil in a small sauté pan until very hot and smoking. Add the fish filet flesh side down and sear until golden brown. Flip fish and place the pan in the oven. Cook until fish is firm to the touch and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.

— In a small saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp oil, add onion and sweat until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and spices and cook briefly, about 30 seconds. Add rhubarb and remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until rhubarb is completely tender and falling apart. Blend until completely smooth with an immersion blender, blender, or food processor.

P L AT IN G T HE D I S H Warm snap peas in 1 Tbsp butter with a pinch of salt. In the center of the plate, spoon about ½ cup polenta. On top of polenta, place snap peas, followed by the fish skin-side down. Garnish the plate with dots of rhubarb sauce or a swoosh on either side of the fish.

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Bertrand Farm  269-695-3306  bertrandfarm.org  3575 W Bertrand Rd, Niles

Primal Roots Farm  574-350-3721  primalrootsfarms.com  South Park Rd, Benton Harbor

Schwartz Farms  922 Moore Rd, Quincy

Big Head Farm  269-605-9527  bigheadfarm.com  3835 Pier Rd, Benton Harbor

Wild Coyote Organic Farm  269-277-3621  wildcoyotefarm.com  2224 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien Springs

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FARMERS MARKET Benton Harbor Farmers Market  269-927-5605  bchdmi.org/664/ Benton-Harbor-Farmers-Market  Dwight Pete Mitchell City Center, Benton Harbor

Certified Organic farm growing vegetables, herbs, flowers & grains.  granorfarm.com  3480 Warren Woods Rd, Three Oaks Jollay Orchards  269-468-3075  jollayorchards.com  1850 Friday Rd, Coloma Klug Orchards  269-684-3311  klugorchards.com  8533 Pokagon Rd, Berrien Center Lake Breeze Organics  269-762-0992  lake-breeze-organics.square.site  3522 Pier Rd, Benton Harbor

St. Joseph Farmers Market  269-985-1111  stjoetoday.com  Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph

RETAIL STORE Apple Valley Natural Foods  269-471-3131  avnf.com  9067 US-31, Berrien Springs

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Molino Tortilleria  269-326-5855  molinotortillas.com  5846A Sawyer Rd, Sawyer

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Willow Farm  517-542-0192  willowfarmllc.com  1259 Clarendon Rd, Homer

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Sprout BC  269-962-3003  sproutbc.org  503 Military St, Battle Creek

Bair Lane  269-506-3537  bairlanefarm.com  53300 Bair Lane, Marcellus

Sunlight Gardens  245 N Kendall St, Battle Creek

Daisy Farms  269-782-6321  28355 M-152, Dowagiac

FARMERS MARKET Albion Farmers Market  517-629-3343  albionedc.org/albion-farmersmarket-food-hub  211 Market Place, Albion Battle Creek Farmers Market  269-720-2279  battlecreekfarmersmarket.com  25 McCamly St S, Battle Creek

RESTAURANTS Cafe Rica  269-441-0205  cafe-rica.com  62 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek Torti Taco  269-224-6941  tortitaco.com  5275 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek Umami Ramen  269-224-3264  umamiramenbc.com  78 Calhoun St, Battle Creek

BREWERY Albion Malleable Brewing Company  517-343-2202  albionmalleable.com  420 S Superior St, Albion

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Pleasant Lane Farm Homer Portage Farmers Market Portage R & B Miller Farms Coloma Rocky Oak Farms Albion Ryan's Rhubarb Buchanan Schwartz Farms Quincy Wild Coyote Farm Berrien Springs Willow Farm Homer

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Soil Friends Farm & Market  866-758-5487  1701 N 33rd St, Galesburg

ValleyHUB  269-548-3300  kvcc.edu/valleyhub  224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo

600 Kitchen & Bar  269-443-2401  600kitchenandbar.com  600 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo

Midtown Fresh Market  269-459-9444  midtownfresh.com  1693 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo

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Black Owl Coffee  269-459-1334  kalamazoocoffeecompany.com/ black-owl  414 Walbridge St, Kalamazoo

Peoples Food Co-op

VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill  269-375-0153  verhagesfruitfarmandcidermill.com  8619 West ML Ave, Kalamazoo

FARMERS MARKET Kalamazoo Farmers Market

Kalamazoo's original farmers market, connecting the community to 100+ local farmers, artisans, & food businesses. See website for schedule. SNAP accepted!  269-342-5686  pfcmarkets.com  1204 Bank St, Kalamazoo

Brite Eyes Brewing  269-220-5001  briteeyesbrewingco.com  1156 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo One Well Brewing Co  269-459-9240  onewellbrewing.com  4213 Portage St, Kalamazoo Texas Corners Brewing Company  269-870-7724  texascornersbrewing.com  6970 Texas Dr, Kalamazoo

Crows Nest  269-978-0490  Crow's Nest Restaurant  816 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo Food Dance

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Confections with Convictions  269-381-9700  confectionswithconvictions.com  116 W Crosstown Pkwy #101, Kalamazoo Sarkozy Bakery  269-342-1952  sarkozybakery.com  350 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo

For over 25 years, Food Dance has been committed to building a thriving and sustainable local food system.  269-382-1888  fooddance.net  401 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo's community-owned grocer for 50 years! Shop local produce, foods & products that are healthy for people, land, & economy. Everyone welcome!  269-342-5686  pfckalamazoo.coop  507 Harrison St, Kalamazoo Sawall Health Foods  269-343-3619  sawallhf.com  2965 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo Troll Marketplace  269-475-5586  trollmarketplace.com  108 W Highway St, Vicksburg

Something's Brewing  269-349-1295  120 W South St, Kalamazoo

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Burda's Berries  269-506-1746  20095 M-60 E, Three Rivers

Birdsong Farm  269-366-8782  birdsongorganic.com  Bangor

Michigan Pure Blueberries  269-876-8036  35292 M-140, Covert

One20 Taphouse & Bistro  269-657-3654  120pawpaw.com  120 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw

Schultz Fruitridge Farm  269-668-3724  schultzfruitridgefarms.com  60139 County Rd 652, Mattawan

Ruby's Sandwhich Shoppe  269-415-0120  rubyssandwichshoppe.com  110 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw

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South Haven Farmers Market  269-206-0324  southhavenfarmmarket.com  539 Phoenix St, South Haven

Paw Paw Brewing Co  269-415-0145  pawpawbrewing.com  780 S Gremps St, Paw Paw

Corey Lake Orchards  269-244-5690  coreylakeorchards.com  12147 Corey Lake Rd, Three Rivers Full Circle Farm  269-535-3235  15352 Gleason Rd, Three Rivers

Brookeside Farms/Fritz's Blueberries  269-657-3500  brooksidefarmsmi.com  34448 44th Ave, Paw Paw Egly Land & Cattle Co  269-370-4228  eglygrassfedbeef.com  65701 39th St, Paw Paw Leduc Blueberries  269-657-3871  leducblueberries.com  37146 30th St, Paw Paw

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Assistant Director of Growing Hope and Contributor

Devon Wilson is proud of the food he grows on his farm in Battle Creek. After starting as an apprentice at Sprout Urban Farms, graduating from the MSU Student Organic Farm and recently buying land to start Sunlight Gardens, he’s proving that young farmers of color have a unique role in Southwest Michigan’s local food movement. “I am the person I would have looked up to when I was a little kid,” says Wilson. Battle Creek has always been home for the 23 year-old. Now, with his new farm he’s determined to give back to his lifelong friends and neighbors. “If we’re growing food we’re instilling power back to the community,” he says. He describes Sunlight Gardens as not only a beautiful block of his neighborhood, but a model for building prosperity and abundance. Through selling organic produce to restaurants, farmers markets, and wholesale outlets, Wilson wants to train other aspiring farmers of all backgrounds how to be profitable for themselves and their communities. On his own farm, Wilson is creating a business model that will include revenue from community-driven events where the hoophouses are used for workshops, concerts or farm-to-table dinners. He dreams of converting one of the sheds into a cafe style produce stand that accepts SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks currencies. Through Sunlight Gardens Wilson is making the path more accessible for younger generations from all backgrounds. “It should be cool to provide food for your family and community and know the source of your food.”

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In 2019, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) launched Michigan’s first industrial hemp program, adding a new crop to the state’s farming community. Industrial hemp is one of the largest new opportunities for growers after it was legalized in the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. Hemp is Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) with less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component found in marijuana. Hemp is cultivated to produce fiber, grain, biomass or non-intoxicating medicinal compounds like cannabidiol (CBD). Michigan is uniquely positioned to grow, process and manufacture industrial hemp as one of the nation’s most agriculturally diverse states. This emerging crop creates new opportunity for our farmers and offers an avenue for new businesses' development.

"Growing hemp feels like a responsibility in many ways. From fiber to food to natural medicine, hemp can provide a long list of necessary products for growers and consumers. But it's newly regulated, and there is much to learn; such as what variety is best to grow in your region, or how and where to process hemp? It's inspiring and exciting to think about what Michigan growers will produce and we are thrilled to be a part of this growing hemp movement." LACEY INGRAO, Hi Hemp Co., Swartz Creek

The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill authorized the commercial production and processing of industrial hemp. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its interim final rules to establish a domestic hemp program in the fall of 2019. The Interim Final Rules provide guidance on federal requirements as states draft their hemp plans for approval. MDARD is currently reviewing the rules to identify needed changes to state law. Once statute changes are made, MDARD will submit its plan, and once approved, will provide oversight of the department’s commercial hemp program. In the meantime, MDARD is using its authority in the 2014 Farm Bill to continue the Industrial Hemp Ag Pilot Program into 2020. While there is a lot of excitement around the state’s newest crop, many questions remain on the long-term, overall regulation of hemp, CBD and hemp products. There is a steep learning curve for everyone involved in this budding commodity – farmers, federal and state regulators and local authorities. The 2019 and 2020 Industrial Hemp Ag Pilot programs have, and will continue, to provide an opportunity for all to learn. Michigan’s Public Act 641 of 2018 authorizes the growing and cultivating of hemp and requires the registration and licensing for those interested in growing, processing, and handling hemp. A grower registration is $100, and the processor-handler license is $1,350.

For details on the state’s industrial hemp program and the requirements for growing and processing hemp in Michigan, visit michigan.gov/industrialhemp.

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Chef’s Way Organic Farm  Chef's Way Organic Farms  Hillsdale

Eight Plates Farm  989-553-2295  eightplatesfarm.com  9731 Rich Rd, Mayville

Kutchey Family Farm  586-329-8675  kutcheyfamilyfarm.com  17330 26 Mile Rd, Macomb

Ferry Farms  517-252-0016  ferry-farms.com  9411 Litchfield Rd, Litchfield

FARMERS MARKET

LENAWEE JACKSON FARMS Honest Eats Farm  honesteatsfarm.com  2980 Baseline Rd, Stockbridge

FARM Kapnick Orchards  517-423-7419  kapnickorchards.com  4245 Rogers Hwy, Britton

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Lake Divide Farm  lakedividefarm.com  12638 Mount Hope Rd, Stockbridge Pregitzer Farm Market  517-240-4600  Pregitzer Farm Market  6870 Territorial Rd, Munith

Eden Foods  517-456-7424  edenfoods.com  701 Tecumseh Rd, Clinton

FARMERS MARKETS Grand River Farmers Market  517-768-6410  grandriverfarmersmarket.com  Corner of Louis Glick & Mechanic Streets, Jackson Grass Lake Farmers Market  grasslake.farmersmarket@gmail.com  Grass Lake Farmers Market  120 Brown St, Grass Lake

RESTAURANT Roaming Goat  roaminggoatmi.com  115 S Lake St, Grass Lake

LIVINGSTON Spicer Orchards  810-632-7692  spicerorchards.com  10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton

FARMERS MARKETS Brighton Farmers Market  810-955-1471  brightoncoc.org  Municipal Parking Lot: 200 N First St, Brighton Hartland Farmers Market  810-599-7603  Rural King Parking Lot: 10040 Highland Rd, Hartland Howell Farmers Market  517-546-3920  howell.org  Downtown, adjacent to the historic courthouse, Howell

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Dodge Park Farmers Market  586-446-2700  sterling-heights.net/1236/ Dodge-Park-Farmers-Market  Dodge Park: 40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights

SPECIALTY PRODUCER Just Delicious Scones  586-859-8814  justdeliciousscones.com  28750 Utica Rd, Roseville

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FARMS Calder Farm & Dairy  734-654-2622 (Farm)  313-381-8858 (Dairy)  calderdairy.com  9334 Finzel Rd, Carleton Goetz Greenhouse & Family Farm  517-918-2387  sites.google.com/site/goetzgreenhouse  8852 Goetz Rd, Riga Mr. Wizards Hops  248-795-8940  hmrwizardshops.com  2646 W Albain Rd, Monroe

FARMERS MARKET Monroe Farmers Market  734-854-2991  monroemifarmersmarket.com  20 E Willow St, Monroe

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OAKLAND FARMS Ashton Orchards  248-627-6671  3925 E Seymour Lake Rd, Ortonville

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market

East River Organic Farm  eastriverorganic.com  2265 N Oxford Rd, Oxford Golden Bee Farm  248-572-3662  goldenbeefarm.com  2160 Shipman Rd, Oxford Middleton Berry Farm  248-831-1004  middletonberryfarm.com  4790 Oakwood Road, Ortonville Polk Around Farm  810-814-3699  polkaroundfarm.com  1280 Bald Eagle Lake Rd, Ortonville

Attend metro Detroit’s #1 farmers market to celebrate summer life in a Michigan small town.  248-971-5882  farmingtonfarmersmarket.com  33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington Henry's Market on Main  248-325-2060  henryford.org/farmersmarket  6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Twp Highland Farmers Market  313-753-2756  highlandfarmmarket.com  Milford Rd & Livingston Rd, Highland

South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market  248-486-6154  South Lyon Farmers Market  110 West Liberty St, South Lyon

Cookies & Cream  248-475-2256  cookiesandcreamlo.com  20 E Front St, Lake Orion

Troy Farmers Market  248-524-1147  troymi.gov/community/ troy_farmers_market  510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy

Hummus Goodness  248-229-9606  hummusgoodness.com  355 W Maple, Birmingham

RESTAURANTS Freedom Kitchen  248-289-7000  freedomkitchen.net  925 N Lapeer Rd, Ste. 123, Oxford Tonia’s Victorian Rose Tearoom & Restaurant  248-652-8595  toniasvictorianrose.com  118 W 3rd St, Rochester

Neu Kombucha  248-837-0932  neukombucha.com  33305 Grand River Ave, Farmington

ST. CLAIR FARMS Dancing Meadows Homestead  586-242-9192  dancingmeadowshomestead.com  5914 Plank Rd, Cottrellville

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Birmingham Farmers Market  248-530-1200  allinbirmingham.com/farmersmarket  660 North Old Woodward, Birmingham Clawson Summer Sunday Park Market  248-259-6208  cityofclawson.com/your_community/ farmers_market  1080 N Custer Ave, Clawson Downtown Rochester Farmers Market  248-656-0060  downtownrochestermi.com  E 3rd and Water St, Rochester

Come and shop fresh local food, see cooking demonstrations, listen to live music, and more in the heart of Oak Park!  248-691-2357  14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park

Essence on Main  248-942-4949  essenceonmain.com  4 S Main St, Clarkston

Green Thumb Gourmet Garlic  586-322-0902  greenthumbgourmetgarlic.com  7446 Springborn, China Twp

Greener Pastures Market  734-757-4209  Greener Pastures Market  21202 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon Western Market  248-546-7288  westernmkt.com  447 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale

Oakland County Farmers Market  248-858-5495  oaklandcountyparks.com  2350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Twp Royal Oak Farmers Market  248-246-3276  romi.gov/389/Farmers-Market  316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak

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SOUTHEAST WASHTENAW FARM Ann Arbor Seed Company  a2seeds.com  Ann Arbor Baseline Farm Grassfed Beef  734-680-3883  baselinefarm.com  7861 Strawberry Lake Rd, Dexter Blue Spring Farm  734-761-5770  bluespringa2.com  4710 Stein Rd, Ann Arbor Cardinal Farms  517-902-3847  cardinal-farms.com  9552 Wall Gene Rd, South Lyon Farmer Bruce  313-694-9186  farmerbrucebrand.com  Ypsilanti Firesign Family Farm  734-449-0247  Firesign Family Farm  7500 Trotters Lane, Whitmore Lake Frosty Apple Orchard  734-426-2863  frostyappleorchard.com  6884 Walsh Rd, Dexter Fusilier Family Farms and Greenhouses  734-320-6062  fusilierfamilyfarms.com  16400 Herman Rd, Manchester

FARMERS MARKETS Growing Hope Urban Farm  734-786-8401  growinghope.net  922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti

Ann Arbor Farmers Market  734-794-6255  a2gov.org/market  315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor

Jacob's Fresh Farm  517-250-1222  jacobsfreshfarm.com  19560 Waterloo Rd, Chelsea

Chelsea Farmers Market  734-593-6806  chelseafarmersmkt.org  1010 S Main St, Chelsea

Majer Family Farms  734-658-3040  majerfamilyfarms.com  7015 Spencer Rd, Whitmore Lake

Dexter Winter Marketplace  734-834-3229  dextermarket.com  7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter

Nature and Nurture Seeds  734-929-0802  natureandnurtureseeds.com  7100 Marshall Rd, Dexter

Dixboro Farmers Market  734-707-1607  dixborofarmersmarket.org  5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor

Raindance Organic Farm  734-747-3099  raindanceorganic.com  2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake

Pittsfield Township Farmers Market  734-822-2121  pittsfield-mi.gov/farmersmarket  6201 W Michigan Ave (corner of Platt & Michigan), Ann Arbor

Slow Farm  734-277-1017  slowfarmandfriends.com  4700 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor Farmers Market  734-712-4667  stjoesannarbor.org/thefarm  5301 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti

Tantre Farm  734-475-4323  tantrefarm.com  2510 Hayes Rd, Chelsea The Farm at St Joe's  734-712-HOOP  stjoefarm.wordpress.com  5557 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti

Green Things Farm Collective We The People Opportunity Center  734-757-5067  wethepeoplegrowersassociation.com  1301 South Harris Rd, Ypsilanti

The Green Things Farm Collective provides certified organic produce, flowers, beef and seeds to the greater Ann Arbor area.  734-531-7601  greenthingsfarm.com  3825 Nixon Rd, Ann Arbor

Zilke Vegetable Farm  734-260-2324  zilkevegetablefarm.com  12491 Carpenter Rd, Milan

Ypsilanti Farmers Markets  734-707-1795  growinghope.net/farmers-markets/ ypsilanti  16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti  Depot Town: 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti

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Argus Farm Stop- Packard  734-997-5448  argusfarmstop.com/foodhub  1200 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor

Avalon Cafe and Kitchen Ann Arbor  734-263-2996  avalonbreads.net  120 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor

Arbor Teas  734-994-7698  arborteas.com  1342 N Main St, Ste. 1, Ann Arbor

Washtenaw Food Hub  washtenawfoodhub.com  4175 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor

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The Brinery  734-780-7140  thebrinery.com  4175 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor

MEADERY/CIDERY Bløm Meadworks  734-548-9729  drinkblom.com  100 S 4th Ave #110, Ann Arbor

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A welcoming, vibrant community space crafting quality products and experiences. Delivery and curbside pick up available.  cultivateypsi.org  307 N River St, Ypsilanti Eat Catering & Carry-out  734-213-7011  eatannarbor.com  1906 Packard, Ann Arbor Fresh Forage  734-887-6655  freshforage.com  5060 Jackson Rd, Ste. A, Ann Arbor

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Miss Kim  734-275-0099  misskimannarbor.com  415 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor

RETAIL STORES Agricole Farm Stop  734-562-2840  agricolefarmstop.com  118 N Main St, Chelsea Argus Farm Stop - Liberty  734 213 2200  argusfarmstop.com  325 W Liberty, Ann Arbor

Argus Farm Stop- Packard  734-997-5448  argusfarmstop.com/foodhub  1200 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Food Co-op  734-483-1354  ypsifoodcoop.org  312 N River St, Ypsilanti

Mindo Chocolate Makers

Micro-batch chocolate made with direct trade, organic Ecuadorian cocoa and the finest ethically sourced ingredients.  734-660-5636  mindochocolate.com  11061 Trinkle Rd, Dexter Sugarbeet Bakery  734-748-4312  sugarbeetbakery.com  Ypsilanti Zilke Farm Kitchen  734-508-7034  zilkefarmkitchen.com  1115 Dexter St, Milan

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Maiz Mexican Cantina  734-340-6010  maizmexican.com  36 E Cross St, Ypsilanti

Roasted beans and cold brew coffee or tea for your home, restaurant, or business. Delivery and curbside pick up available.  cultivateypsi.com/roasting  Ypsilanti

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SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Brother Nature Produce  313-914-0031  brothernatureproduce.com  2913 Rosa Parks, Detroit

Piggly Petals Flower Farm  734-787-7341  pigglypetalsflowerfarm.com  46000 Harris Rd, Belleville

Avalon Cafe and Bakery  313-285-8006  avalonbreads.net  1049 Woodward Ave, Detroit

Avalon International Bread

City Commons CSA  509-540-2769  citycommonscsa.com  1600 Lawrence St, Detroit

Planted  planteddetroit.com  6301 E Lafayette St, Detroit

Avalon Cafe and Biscuit Bar  313-800-5760  avalonbreads.net  2990 W Grand Blvd, Detroit

FARMS

CWO Farms  313-690-3342  cornwineoil.com  2070 Virginia Park, Detroit D-Town Farm  313-345-3663  dtownfarm.blogspot.com  14027 W Outer Dr, Detroit Deeply Rooted Produce  313-949-3226  deeplyrootedproduce@gmail.com  Detroit Detroit Flight Path Farm  734-992-7369  dtwflightpath.com  32725 Sibley Rd, Romulus Fisheye Farms  313-686-3276  fisheyefarms.com  2334 Buchanan, Detroit Gateway Farm  gatewayfarmplymouth.com  10665 Ann Arbor Rd W, Plymouth Nurturing Our Seeds  313-461-4432  nurturingourseeds.com  7733 Helen St, Detroit Oakland Ave. Urban Farm  313-649-7756  oaklandurbanfarm.org  9227 Goodwin St, Detroit

The Mushroom Factory  313-305-4323  themushroomfactory.com  13832 Joseph Campau, Detroit

FOLK Detroit  313-290-5849  folkdetroit.com  1701 Trumbull Ave, Detroit

FARMERS MARKETS Belleville Farmers Market  734-558-5369  bellevillecbc.org  152 Main St, Ste. 2, Belleville Canton Farmers Market  734-394-5375  canton-mi.org/496/farmers-market  500 N Ridge Rd, Canton Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market  313-943-3141  dearbornfarmersartisansmarket.com  1034 Monroe St, Dearborn Eastern Market Partnership  313-833-9300  easternmarket.org  2934 Russell St, Detroit

WINERY Detroit Vineyards  313-784-9726  detroitvineyards.com  1000 Gratiot Ave, Detroit

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Detroit Food Academy  313-855-5052  smallbatchdetroit.com  4444 2nd Ave, Detroit Fraser Tea  734-437-0808  frasertea.com  12772 Stark, Ste. 301, Livonia

RETAIL STORES Pink Elephant Products and Events  313-316-1173  pinkelephantproducts.com  9413 John R, Detroit

INCUBATOR KITCHEN Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen  734-456-9005  proudmittenkitchen.com  650 Church St, Plymouth

Hope Village Farmers Market  313-403-6230  14150 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit Lincoln Park Farmers Market  313-427-0443  SW corner of Fort St & Southfield Rd, Lincoln Park

Ice Cream Plant  313-473-9846  icecreamplant.com  Detroit Peach and Honey  peachandhoneybakes.com  650 Church St, Plymouth Radical Coffee Project  radicalcoffeeproject.com  Detroit Sweet Potato Delights  877-888-3546  sweetpotatodelights.org  18445 Scarsdale St, Detroit

Wayne State University Farmers Market  313-577-1191  go.wayne.edu/farmersmarket  Corner of Warren & Woodward, Detroit

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Detroit's hearth and soul since 1997, we sell bread, pastries, sandwiches, and salads, made with 100% organic flour.  313-583-9722  avalonbreads.net  422 Willis St, Detroit

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HILLSDALE, JACKSON & LENAWEE Carpenter Farms Adrian

Devulder's Farm Grass Lake

Clinton Farmers Market Clinton

Farmers Market at The Market on Evans Tecumseh

Golden Fleece Farm Grass Lake

Indian Brook Trout Farm Jackson

Great Lakes Permadynamics Grass Lake

Needle-Lane Farms Tipton

Prochaska Farms Tecumseh

Solomon Garden Grass Lake

Two Track Acres Grass Lake

Wilson's Farm Tipton

Sand Hill Apiaries Munith

Stella Matutina Farm Grass Lake

Webbed Food Pines Jasper

Wolfe Orchard Tipton

LIVINGSTON, MONROE, OAKLAND, WASHTENAW & WAYNE Abby's Acres Ann Arbor Twp Alber Orchard and Cider Mill Manchester Ambassador Fridge Detroit Applegarth Honey Fowlerville Artesian Farms Detroit Back 40 Bee Farm Manchester Berry Hill Farm Chelsea

Brightmoor Artisans Collective Detroit Brightmoor Flower Farm Detroit Brines Farm Whitmore Lake Buckets of Rain Gardens Detroit Buffalo Street Farm Detroit Champion Farms Chelsea

Beaverland Farms Detroit

CDC Farm and Fishery Detroit

Black Locust Gardens Dexter

Clarkston Area Farmers Market Clarkston

Black Pearl Gardens Ann Arbor

Circle W Ranch Howell

Blueville Acres U-Pick Blueberries (Sandy Acres) Belleville

Coriander Kitchen & Farm Detroit Crop Spot Farm Ann Arbor

Cross W Ranch Howell

Fields of Plenty Detroit

Degroot's Strawberries Gregory

Flying Fish Farm Monroe

Dexter Blueberry Farm Dexter Dexter Cider Mill Dexter Dexter Farmers Market Dexter Diamante Gardens Detroit

Field Farms Dexter Food Field Detroit Fractured Acre Farms Detroit Fresh Cut Detroit Flower Farm Detroit

Diehl's Orchard Holly

Frog Holler Organic Farm Brooklyn

Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill Holly

Full Circle Organic Farms Howell

Donahee Farms Plymouth Earthworks Urban Farm Detroit Erie Orchards Erie Ernst Farms Ann Arbor

Georgia Street Community Collective Detroit Get Down Farm Detroit Ghost Acre Farm Detroit

Great Lakes Staple Seeds Ortonville

Lawn Gone Food Farm Detroit

Greydale Farm Detroit

Lesser Farm Dexter

Guernsey Farms Dairy Northville

Linder Farms Dexter

Harnois Farm Webster Township Hay Creek Heritage Farm Pinckney

Kern Road Farm Fowlerville Marilla Field + Flora Ann Arbor

Hazen's Farm Howell

Michigan Urban Farming Initiative Detroit

Hickory Oak Farm Ypsilanti

Nemeth Orchard Ypsilanti

Holtz Farms Ida

Nightshade Farm Industries Ann Arbor

Huling Family Farm Milan Ile Ibeji Farm Detroit Jentzen Perennial Farm Monroe Kelly Farms Dexter

Noka Homestead Gregory Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill Northville Occupy Yourself Agricultural Academy Detroit

Ohana Gardens Detroit Old City Acres Belleville Old Pine Farm Manchester

Ropertis Turkey Farm Livonia Rowe's Produce Farm Ypsilanti

Two Hounds Farm Highland Vestergaard Farms Ann Arbor Wasem Fruit Farm Ann Arbor

Our Family Farm Manchester

Saline Farmers Market Saline

Pingree Farms Detroit

Sanger Farm Chelsea

Plymouth Orchard and Cider Mill Plymouth

Seeley Farm Ann Arbor

Westside Farmers Market Ann Arbor

Renegade Acres Howell

Serenity in the Garden Detroit

White Lotus Farms Ann Arbor

Rising Pheasant Farms Detroit

Singing Tree Gardens Detroit

Whitney Farmstead Ann Arbor

Roeske Farms Hartland

Spirit Farm Detroit

Wiard's Orchard Ypsilanti

Romeo Farmers Market Romeo

Steinhauser Farms Ann Arbor

Root Revival Acres West Bloomfield Twp Root to Rise Farm Novi

Sunshine Meadows Farm Ortonville

Uhlianuk Specialities from the Farm North Branch

Van Steenkiste Farms Macomb

Westview Orchards Washington

Vanhoutte Farms Armada

Youngblood Vineyard Ray

Webster Farmers Market Dexter

The Farm on Jennings Ann Arbor

LAPEER, MACOMB & ST. CLAIR Cold Frame Farm Romeo

Boyka's DeCock Farms and Greenhouses Macomb

Gass Centennial Farm Ray

McCallum Orchard and Cider Mill Jeddo

New Baltimore Farmers Market New Baltimore

Miller's Big Red Farms Washington

Olejnik Farms & Greenhouses Macomb

RC Organic Farm New Haven

Sharkar Farms China

Rudich Farms Ray

Shelby Farmers Market Shelby Twp

Ruhlig Farms & Greenhouses Carleton

Van Dyk Farms Imlay City

Verellen Orchards Washington

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Altermatt Farms Macomb

Empowerment & Healing through Local Food KELLY WILSON

Director of Community Partners

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Michigan is home to over 300 farmers markets with new ones cropping up every season. While municipalities often organize these community markets, a new locale is creating space for social connection over local food: prisons. Prior to the privatization of the prison system, and their food service, Michigan Department of Corrections on-site prison farms and gardens were much more common. These spaces provided job training,

education, and a self-sufficient means for feeding the prison population healthy food. Today, food grown in the few remaining prison gardens may only be donated or, in a select few cases, consumed by the folks tending it. Of the three remaining prison horticulture training programs in the state, one is at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility (WHV). Through this program, 20-25 women a year are able to get their Pesticide Applicator License or Michigan Nursery Landscape License while practicing growing produce. They use their own garden bed to experiment with a variety of plants and growing conditions. Remaining space in the garden is dedicated to cultivating crops for Food Gatherers - a Washtenaw county hunger relief organization - and, new last year, an on-site farmers market, the Green Valley Market.

Green Valley Market is the first prison farmers market in Michigan.

“The farmers market provides the opportunity for our students to participate in a farm to market experience,” Ellen Baron, Horticulture Instructor at WHV says. Started in August 2019, the Green Valley Market is the first prison farmers market in the state. With support from MSU Extension and a variety of community partners, this farmers market allows inmates to sell everything from cabbage to zucchini to prison staff

while developing critical entrepreneurship skills. The market also provides a unique, positive opportunity for inmates to share their excitement and knowledge with prison staff. Money made at the farmers market goes directly back into the horticulture program for expansion of their year round growing options. Baron is proud of the engagement that this market creates between inmates and staff. “That involvement breaks down communication barriers and allows all involved to see the shared humanity in each other. It’s a beautiful thing!”

JACOB SCHOENKNECHT

Small Batch Director, Detroit Food Academy

SMALL BATCH MAKES BIG IMPACT Detroit Food Academy (DFA) is an entrepreneurial non-profit working with local educators, chefs, and business owners to inspire young Detroiters through experiences rooted in food. From cooking healthy meals for friends and family to facilitating complex conversations within the community, students learn by transforming their ideas into reality. DFA offers free culinary entrepreneurship programs to students in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park. The academy teaches the fundamentals of cooking: knife skills, food safety, recipe scaling, business, nutrition, and food systems. Participating students create their own food-based projects, including creating and selling their own product at a local market. For advanced students, the DFA offers an intensive experience to scale their own unique, food-rooted project. This paid program teaches advanced culinary skills as they cook a multi-course meal for folks in the community, host a food fair, and teach cooking skills to their near-peers. Youth also gain food career experience working in our 3 youth-run Small Batch businesses: Mitten Bites granola bars, Slow Jams jam, and the Detroit Pop Shop gourmet ice pops. In summer, advanced students intern at good food businesses citywide, while also meeting regularly to design and launch new Small Batch products at local farmers markets, restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets. Every sale of Mitten Bites, Slow Jams Jam, and Detroit Pop Shop directly supports wages and programming for our youth and alumni and funds the free programming we provide to 2,500 youth across Detroit.

Learn more at detroitfoodacademy.org

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BRITT KEENE

Roaming Goat, Grass Lake

Enjoy the season’s finest bounty through a sweet dessert in honor of our matriarch, Helen Lula, whose love for family is shown through good food that is carried on for generations. INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar Whole carrot, shredded 1 cup walnuts, chopped ½ cup dried cranberries 4 eggs 1 cup neutral oil FROSTING ½ cup butter 3 oz cream cheese 2/3 cup powdered sugar 3 Tbsp milk

DIRECTIONS

Mix all dry ingredients for the cake. Add in chopped walnuts, shredded carrot, and cranberries to dry mixture. Crack eggs in a separate bowl and whisk until combined. Add whisked eggs and oil to dry mix, mix well Oil two 6" round cake pans and pour in batter. Bake in a preheated oven at 325° F for 40-50 minutes. While the cake is baking, allow the frosting ingredients to come to room temperature. Use an electric mixer to beat butter and cream cheese together until fully combined. Add powdered sugar and continue mixing until combined. Add milk and mix until light and fluffy. When cakes have cooled completely, spread half of the frosting over one cake. Stack the other cake on top and spread remaining frosting to top the cake. Garnish with edible flowers or walnuts.

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Green Market at Allegiance Health

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LAPEER COUNTY Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer

9AM–3PM

Imlay City Farmers Market

9AM–3PM 1–6PM

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LENAWEE COUNTY Tecumseh Farmers Market at The Market on Evans

9AM–1PM

LIVINGSTON COUNTY Brighton Farmers Market

8AM–1PM

Hartland Farmers Market

9AM–2PM

Howell Farmers Market

9AM–2PM

MACOMB COUNTY Dodge Park Farmers Market

3–8PM

Mount Clemens Farmers Market

7AM–1PM

Mount Clemens Downtown Farmers Market

7AM–1PM

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New Baltimore Farmers Market

9AM–2PM

Shelby Farmers Market

9AM–2PM

Saint Clair Shores Farmers Market

8AM–3PM

Warren Farmers Market

9:30AM-2:30PM

MONROE COUNTY Monroe Farmers Market

3–7PM

7AM–12PM

OAKLAND COUNTY Birmingham Farmers Market

9AM–2PM

Clarkston Area Farmers Market

9AM–1PM

Clawson Summer Sunday Park Market

9AM–1PM

Downtown Rochester Farmers Market

8AM–1PM

Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market

9AM–2PM

Franklin Farmers Market (on the Green)

11AM–3PM

Henry's Market on Main

9AM–5PM

Highland Farmers Market

9AM–12PM

Lathrup Village Farmers Market

2–7PM

Oak Park Farmers Market

9AM–1PM

Oakland County Farmers Market

7AM–1:30PM

Royal Oak Farmers Market

7AM–1:30PM 9AM–1PM

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South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market

6AM–1PM 9AM–2PM

Troy Farmers Market

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Manchester Farmers Market

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Pittsfield Township Farmers Market

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Saline Farmers Market

8AM–12PM

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor Farmers Market

11AM–1PM

Webster Farmers Market

12–3PM

Westside Farmers Market

3–7PM

Ypsilanti Farmers Markets

3–7PM

9AM–1PM

WAYNE COUNTY Beacon Park

11AM–2PM

Belleville Farmers Market

11AM–2PM

Brightmoor Artisans Collective

4–7PM

Canton Farmers Market

4–7PM

Capitol Park Farmers Market

4–8PM

CHASS Mercado

9AM–1PM

Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market

2–7PM

Eastern Market Partnership

7AM–5PM

Hope Village Farmers Market

7AM–5PM 3–7PM

Lincoln Park Farmers Market

11AM–4PM

Northville Farmers Market

8AM–3PM

Oakland Avenue Farmers Market

11AM-3:30PM

Plymouth Farmers Market

7:30AM-12:30PM

Romulus Farmers Market

5–9PM

Taylor Farmers Market The All American Farmers & Artisans Market Westland

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Wayne State University Farmers Market

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