local food guide NORTHERN MICHIGAN
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W H AT ' S I N S I D E
northern Michigan local food GUIDE 4
Find Local Food Online
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Love Local? Let's Connect
6 resource / Women in Farming 9 Spring Recipe / Morel, Arugula &
local Food & Farm Directory
Questions to ask a Farmer, Waiter or Chef and Retailer
Northeast Michigan
17 Creating Regional Alliances /
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Grand Traverse County
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Leelanau County
20 Cover Feature / Trust is
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Benzie, Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee Counties
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Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim & Kalkaska Counties
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Eastern U.P.
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Western U.P.
Central U.P.
Find a Business 26
U-Pick Farms
33 Wineries
localdifference.org
10 Buy Local: Know Your Food /
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young farmers / pG 20 Read why young farmers are choosing to farm and raise their families in Northeast Michigan.
Goat Cheese Flatbread
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Beer & Spirits
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Farmers Markets
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CSA Farms
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Veteran Owned Farms
78 Index
Huron Shores Local Food Coalition Pop-up Farmers Markets Worth Much More
Tapping into the Entrepreneurial Spirit
28 Wine trail / 7 Ways to Wine in Leelanau, Michigan
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Importance of Diversity in Small Farms
35 Summer Recipe / Thai Zucchini Tomato Salad
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Keeping Farmland in Agriculture
42 FALL Recipe / Roasted Delicata Squash Soup with Dukkah
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Grown in Michigan Seasonality Guide What’s Old is New: Edible Flowers
55 Health Benefits of Edible Flowers 57 Winter Recipe / Creamy Bean & Kale Soup
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CSA’s and Farm Viability
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How to Create a Great 10 Cents Application
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What drives you? Taste the Local Difference Tricia Phelps CEO
Emma Beauchamp
Communications Manager
Molly Stepanski
NE Michigan Local Food Coordinator
Bailey Samp
NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator
Alex Palzewicz
U.P. Local Food Coordinator
Kelly Wilson, RD
Director of Community Partners
Nick Jones
Metro Detroit Local Food Coordinator
Paula Martin, RD
Community Health Coordinator
As a team we regularly reflect on why we do what we do. It’s important to us to keep the purpose clear and let it propel us forward every day. While we all have a common goal, each team member has their own unique driver. Every year, we’re excited to share this publication with you; it represents a combination of what’s important to us alongside what we find to be exciting and dire in our communities. Overall, you’ll see that passion for people and community shine through. You’ll know preserving farmland and farming as a viable career is what we’re on a mission to accomplish. You’ll learn to connect local food with the value of trust by asking questions and building relationships. And you’ll find some pretty great stories and delicious recipes in the process. None of it would be possible without the growing number of people that make up this team at Taste the Local Difference. To all of them, their passions and dedication to this work, I am grateful. Read through their thoughts, both here in this publication and online. Find the reason that resonates most with you and use it, every day, to drive your local purchasing in the next year.
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Find local food online! 5 easy steps for finding local farms, food & businesses. 1 Start by going to LocalDifference.org
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3 Next, choose a category by clicking an icon
4 Refine your search results further by typing in a specific product and selecting a region
5 Click “FILTER RESULTS” – directory listing will appear based on your search criteria
Love Local? Let’s Connect! Beyond our printed Guides, we celebrate local food online everyday. Our website features over 1,900 Michigan farms, farmers markets, restaurants, wineries, breweries and other local food businesses. We make it easy for consumers to find local food in their community, with search functionality by product, growing practices, type of business and more. Plus, we keep our content stocked full of resources, local food recipes, stories and fun events. On social, we’re driving the online movement to give local food the love it deserves. Each time we post, we are highlighting a local farmer, sharing a recipe for what’s in season, and communicating the benefits of supporting your local economy. We use our outreach to educate and celebrate Michigan’s diverse agricultural scene. Celebrate local food with us online. Join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and email info@localdifference.org to subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter.
Who are our readers?
DEM O G R A P HIC
43 37 %
%
AGES: 25-44
AGES: 45-64
110,000
They are value-driven purchasers.
QUALITY, LOCAL ECONOMY, HEALTH, TRUST & TASTE
MAGAZINES READ EACH YEAR
top val ues !
55%
LIVE IN MICHIGAN from all over the state
45%
ARE VISITORS TO MICHIGAN
majority from Illinois, Oregon, New York, California
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61% FEMALE
WOMEN IN
PRINCIPAL PRODUCERS*
FARMER DEMOGRAPHICS
FARMING
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women farmers IN THE UNITED STATES
2012 2017
969,672
36% women farmers in the U.S.
1,227,461
In Michigan, the average age of women producers was 60, only 9% of women producers were under 35 years old [in 2017]
farms in michigan with a Women principal producer
2012 u.s. farms that have at least one
female
decision-maker
7,409
2017
56%
16,627
u.s. farms
30%
that have a
female
p rinc ip al producer
TYPE OF ACTIVITIES EXPERIENCE ECONOMICS
said Farming
out of
27,955
Female Farmers
in Michigan
35%
was their
primary
occupation
Women are more likely to...
• grow specialty crops • grow with organic practices • raise small animals such as chickens, goats, and pigs • manage the finances • keep the farm records
in 2017, in the united states
121k women
have been principal producers
> 5 years
Small farms sales of $50,000 or less accounted for:
110k women have been farming
6-10 years
76%
total farms
3%
total sales
Sources & Notes: 2017 Census of Agriculture USDA. National Agricultural Statistics Service. 2017 data from Bureau of Labor and Statistics *The USDA defines the principal producer as the person who runs the farm and makes the day-to-day management decisions.
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SPRING RECIPE M O R E L , A R U G U L A & G O AT C H E E S E
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1, 10 inch homemade flatbread or naan 1 cup packed arugula ½ cup crumbled goat cheese ¼ lb freshly picked morels, soaked and sliced ¼ cup thinly sliced Spanish onions 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 2 Tbsp butter 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp local honey Salt and pepper to taste
RECIPE
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°F. In a medium sauté pan, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until they begin to caramelize. Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for a few more minutes until the garlic has softened and the mushrooms are cooked. Season to taste. Remove from heat to cool. In a small pan, reduce the balsamic by half. Remove from the heat and whisk in the honey. Arrange the arugula over the flatbread in a thin layer. Top with the mushroom mixture and the goat cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the flatbread has browned on the edges and the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and drizzle with the honey-balsamic mixture. Enjoy!
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WHAT TO ASK? ASK A FARMER
BUY LOCAL, KNOW YOUR FOOD
Local food is becoming trendy throughout the country, but what does local really mean? Where did the produce come from? How was it grown? The only way to find out is to ask! To us, local food is more than a trend, and in order to maintain it’s value we have to ask questions. Here are a few simple tips for building trust and getting to know your food.
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WHAT TO ASK AT A FARMERS MARKET
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HOW SHOUL D I S T ORE T HIS?
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W H AT A RE YOUR G R O W ING P R AC T ICE S?
Farmers are masters of storage and preservation. It is literally their job to keep things fresh, so ask them for their tips and help cut down your food waste.
One of the most valuable parts of sourcing locally is having a relationship with the person who actually grew your food. If certain practices or certifications matter to you, ask them. Learn how they are maintaining these practices, see if your values align with theirs.
ASK A WAITER OR CHEF WHAT TO ASK AT A RESTAURANT
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C A N YOU T EL L ME A B OU T T HE L O C A L P R ODUCER S YOU USE?
Farm direct relationships are important to restaurants who are doing it well. We don’t need to get all Portlandia-like, but if they really know their farmers and actually purchase from them they should be able to share a lot more with you than just the name of the farm. · Who is the farmer? · Why do you source from that particular farm?
ASK A RETAILER WHAT TO ASK AT A STORE
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For almost every person “local” means something different. So if the signage says local but there isn’t a city or farm listed, ask what it means. Is it the Midwest? Is it within the State? Is it within 100 miles? The only way to know if you're using a common language is to ask.
· How often do you buy from them? · What are their growing practices?
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HOW OF T EN D O YOU CH A NG E YOUR MENU?
A seasonal menu doesn’t have to change daily, but the frequency with which a menu changes can help tell how committed the chef is to seasonality and local availability.
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W H AT P OR T ION OF YOUR V EG E TA BL E S A RE G R O W N IN MICHIG A N?
Michigan is second only to California in its agricultural diversity. There are so many vegetables to choose from that can be locally sourced. So how well are they doing? If the number is low, ask them why. You can help educate and encourage chefs that aren’t fully embracing the amazing produce that Michigan has to offer.
W H AT D OE S L O C A L ME A N T O YOU?
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D O YOU BU Y L O C A L Y E A R - ROUND? IF NO T, W H Y?
Lots of people still think local food can only be found 4 months out of the year in Michigan. While availability certainly diminishes during the winter months, there are still a lot of products that stores could be selling. If we ask for more local products, retail stores will be creative and find ways to source more year round.
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NORTHEAST MICHIGAN
C A N A DA
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KEY
78 67 10 48 47 20
Farms & Farmers Markets
Lake Huron
Cheboygan
Restaurants & Bars, Food Trucks Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Mead, Specialty Producers
28 16
Retail Stores
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84
Rogers City 25
58 23
52 29 69 70 53
22 32 1 76
30
27 65
33
40 33
74
31 35
Hillman 82 2 32
13 Gaylord
11 45 19
6 17 15
71 39
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14 60 68 66 3 Alpena 23
Atlanta 65
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72 4 81 43 Mio
75 Grayling
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Rose City
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NORTHEAST MICHIGAN FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 1
45TH PARALLEL HOPS
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AJ'S BERRY FARM
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ALPENA FARMERS MARKET
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APPLEBEE FARM
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ARA FARM MARKET
6
BIXEL FAMILY FARM
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BONZ BEACH FARMS
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BRITT FAMILY PURE MAPLE SYRUP
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CEDARBROOK TROUT FARM
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CHEBOYGAN FARMERS' MARKET
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COOK FAMILY FARM
RESTAURANTS & BARS KAMMER-PAULUS
23
KNAEBE'S MMMUNCHY KRUNCHY APPLE FARM
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28
RESONANCE CENTER FARM
66 NORTH COUNTRY
AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY
67 NOURISH
45
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DOWNTOWN GAYLORD FARMER'S MARKET
32 ONIONS GARDEN
FALLS CREEK PRODUCE AND FLOWERS
33 OF GREENS
THE 7 CROOKED FARM
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FLOCK EWE FARMS
16
GOLDEN RIVER ORCHARD
VIOLET & MAE FLOWER FARM
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GRACE ACRES
18
GRAYLING FARMERS MARKET
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HAMMERHEAD SHARK RANCH
20
HARVEST THYME FARM & VINEYARDS
21
HURON VIEW TREE AND BERRY FARMS
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WINDS 36 WANDERING FARM WHISPERING LEAF
37 FARMS 38
WHITE BARN GARDENS
39 WILD HAIR FARMS 40 ZDROWY FARMS
CANDY AND GIFTS
68 PERCH'S IGA PLATH'S MEATS -
69 ROGERS CITY
NAUTI INN BARSTRO
BAY TRADING 70 SAND POST CO.
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NOURISH
71 THE BAKLAVA SHOP
49
ROSA'S LOOKOUT INN
THE FARMER'S
72 CREAMERY
THE COURT YARD RISTORANTE
73 THE FLOUR GARDEN
THE FRESH PALATE
74 THE RUSTY PELICAN
52
UP NORTH 23 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
75 TIP'N THE MITTEN
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WOODY'S GRAND LAKE
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 76 4D ACRE FARM
FOOD TRUCK THE UNLUCKY CAT CAFE
THE ROSE GARDEN
THE VEGGIE CART AT ALPENA SENIOR CENTER
65 NETTA'S NURSERY
47
30 SERENDIPITY FARMS
COOP CREATIONS
BENNETHUM'S NORTHERN INN HUNGRY HIPPIE
CITY 29 ROGERS FARMERS MARKET
31 STANDEN ACRES
64 KRIS MART
AUSABLE RIVER RESTAURANT
FARM MARKET
27
ART IN THE LOFT
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26 MICHIGAN REGIONAL PRESQUE ISLE FARM
RETAIL STORES
AUDIE'S RESTAURANT & THE CHIPPEWA ROOM
NEW SUN FARM NORTHEAST
tion on informa ge next pa
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24 LEESEBERG FARMS
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AS YOU WISH GOURMET EATERY
22 FARMS
M ore
BREWERIES
ALCONA COFFEE
77 COMPANY
78 BIG STONE BAY FISHERY
55 ALCONA BREW HAUS AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY
CABIN CREEK COFFEE DELANEY’S WOOD
80 FIRED MAPLE SYRUP
BOATHOUSE BEER CO. & BOOZERY
81 ED'S MAPLE SYRUP
58 TWISTED ROOTS CIDERY
82 POUR BOY'S HONEY
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SWEET SUCCESS
WINERIES
83 SUGARBUSH
59
ROSE VALLEY WINERY
60
STONEY ACRES WINERY
WOODLAND
84 CONFECTIONARY
THUNDER BAY WINERY
DISTILLERY 62
COPPER KETTLE DISTILLING CO.
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NORTHEAST MICHIGAN FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 45TH PARALLEL HOPS
989-255-8708 4754 Haken Road, Alpena
AJ'S BERRY FARM
FLOCK EWE FARMS
ALPENA FARMERS MARKET
989-350-2002 alpenafarmersmarket.org/ Alpena_Farmers_Market/Home.html Mich-e-kew-is Park, Alpena 2380 US-23, Alpena
APPLEBEE FARM
989-745-8471 etsy.com/shop/HandrichHoney 220 N Abbe Road, Fairview
ARA FARM MARKET
989-724-5077 alconacountychamberofcommerce. com/extended/arafarmmarket.aspx 854 N Barlow Road, Lincoln
BIXEL FAMILY FARM
989-464-2757 9750 Taylor Hawks Road, Herron
BONZ BEACH FARMS
989-326-0895 20706 Bonz Beach Highway, Onaway
BRITT FAMILY PURE MAPLE SYRUP
989-362-0084 brittmaplesyrup.com 155 N Greenwood Road, Tawas City
CEDARBROOK TROUT FARM
989-724-5241 cedarbrooktroutfarms.weebly.com 1543 Lakeshore Drive, Harrisville
CHEBOYGAN FARMERS' MARKET
231-627-3337 cheboyganfarmersmarket.blogspot.com Festival Square, Cheboygan
COOK FAMILY FARM
989-731-1332 cookfamilyfarm.com 4282 Hayes Tower Road, Gaylord
COOP CREATIONS
989-255-4440 13699 Spruce Road, Spruce
DOWNTOWN GAYLORD FARMER'S MARKET
989-619-2896 Pavilion on Court, Gaylord
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FALLS CREEK PRODUCE AND FLOWERS
248-860-9652 45parallelhops.com 4191 West 634 Hwy, Hawks
989.379.3061 ajsberryfarm.com 1150 Salina Road, Lachine
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989-464-6604 10345 Domke Road, Herron
GOLDEN RIVER ORCHARD
231-420-2565 goldenriverorchard.com 2250 White Cedar Road, Cheboygan
GRACE ACRES
989-379-1069 gracesacres5.com 7369 Wallace Road, Alpena
GRAYLING FARMERS MARKET
989-348-2131 cityofgrayling.org/farmers_market.asp City Park Pavilion, Grayling
HAMMERHEAD SHARK RANCH
989-705-7194 hammerheadsharkranch.com 3917 Lake Manuka Road, Gaylord
HARVEST THYME FARM & VINEYARDS
231-420-2656 harvestthymefarm.com 4848 Indian Trail Road, Cheboygan
HURON VIEW TREE AND BERRY FARMS
989-724-5510 huronviewtreefarms.com 4700 E Sucker Creek Road, Black River
KAMMER-PAULUS FARMS
989-614-6161 localharvest.org/kammerpaulus-farms-M21852 8512 Tucker Road, Onaway
KNAEBE'S MMMUNCHY KRUNCHY APPLE FARM
989-351-7868 mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com 2621 S Karsten Road, Rogers City
LEESEBERG FARMS
989-736-8655 leesebergfarms.com 2676 E Procunier Road, Harrisville
NEW SUN FARM
517-898-0704 7436 M 68 Hwy, Rogers City
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN REGIONAL FARM MARKET
989-362-3193 getitfresh.org Gateway Park, US-23 at the mouth of Tawas River, Tawas City
AS YOU WISH GOURMET EATERY
PRESQUE ISLE FARM
989-340-1744 asyouwisheatery.com 104 N 2nd Ave, Alpena
RESONANCE CENTER FARM
AUDIE'S RESTAURANT & THE CHIPPEWA ROOM
971-322-6226 presqueislefarm.com 11386 Bolton Road, Posen
231-445-2406 resonancecenterfarm.com 6773 North M-33, Cheboygan
ROGERS CITY FARMERS MARKET
231-436-5744 audies.com 314 N Nicolet Street, Mackinaw City
AUSABLE RIVER RESTAURANT
989-734-2191 mifma.org/farmers-markets/ rogers-city-farmers-market/ 146 E Erie Street, Rogers City
989-826-3590 ausableriverrestaurant.com 412 N Morenci Ave, Mio
SERENDIPITY FARMS
AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY
231-357-4001 3741 Grange Hall Road, Wolverine
STANDEN ACRES
989-657-0811 6859 Dietz Road, Alpena
THE 7 CROOKED ONIONS GARDEN FARM
989-733-0070 18472 West 638 Hwy, Onaway
THE ROSE GARDEN OF GREENS
989-255-1559 rosegardenofgreens.com 6091 Collins Road, Lachine
THE VEGGIE CART AT ALPENA SENIOR CENTER
989-356-3585 alpenaseniors.com 501 River Street, Alpena
VIOLET & MAE FLOWER FARM
989-657-5345 113 Riverview Drive, Lachine
989-340-2300 austinbrosbeerco.com 821 W Miller Street, Alpena
BENNETHUM'S NORTHERN INN
989-732-9288 bennethums.com 3917 Old US Hwy 27 South, Gaylord
HUNGRY HIPPIE
989-464-1419 hungry-hippie.com 1001 S State Ave, Alpena
NAUTI INN BARSTRO
231-668-8250 nautiinn.com 330 N Main Street, Cheboygan
NOURISH
231-268-3221 nourishnorthernmichigan.com 329 N Main Street, Cheboygan
ROSA'S LOOKOUT INN
WANDERING WINDS FARM
989-471-2118 rosaslookoutinn.com 6808 US-23, Spruce
WHISPERING LEAF FARMS
989-356-9511 courtyardristorante.com 2024 US-23 South, Alpena
WHITE BARN GARDENS
989-358-1400 freshpalategourmet.com 109 N 2nd Ave, Ste. 106, Alpena
989-335-3669 wanderingwindsfarm.com 6196 F 41, Spruce
989-305-6230 whisperingleaffarms.com 850 W M-55, Tawas City
989-724-5077 4299 M-72, Harrisville
WILD HAIR FARMS
248-330-2744 10208 County Road 487, Atlanta
ZDROWY FARMS
313-682-1298 9503 Salina Road, Posen
THE COURT YARD RISTORANTE
THE FRESH PALATE
UP NORTH 23 RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
989-734-2323 upnorth23.com 530 N 3rd Street, Rogers City
WOODY'S GRAND LAKE
989-595-0242 14313 E Hwy 638, Presque Isle
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN
FOOD TRUCK
NOURISH
WINERIES
THE UNLUCKY CAT CAFE
ROSE VALLEY WINERY
STONEY ACRES WINERY
989-354-4012 perchsiga.com 1025 US-23 North, Alpena
ALCONA COFFEE COMPANY 989-724-7071 alconacoffee.com 110 E Main Street, Harrisville
PLATH'S MEATS - ROGERS CITY
THUNDER BAY WINERY
989-734-2232 plathsmeats.com 116 South Third Street, Rogers City
BIG STONE BAY FISHERY 231-436-4144 bigstonebay.com 10975 US Hwy 23, Mackinaw City
989-657-0108 unluckycatcafe.com Downtown Alpena
989-685-9399 rosevalleywinery.net 3039 Beechwood Road, Rose City
BREWERIES
989-356-1041 stoneyacreswinery.net 4268 Truckey Road, Alpena
ALCONA BREW HAUS
989-724-6338 676 N US-23, Harrisville
PERCH'S IGA
989-358-9463 thunderbaywinery.com 109 N Second Ave, Alpena
AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY
989-340-2300 austinbrosbeerco.com 821 W Miller Street, Alpena
SAND BAY TRADING POST CO.
989-595-0242 14313 E Hwy 638, Presque Isle
RETAIL STORES
BOATHOUSE BEER CO. & BOOZERY
989-984-5233 boathousebeerco.com 450 W Lake Street, Tawas City
TWISTED ROOTS CIDERY
989-351-7868 mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com 2621 S Karsten Road, Rogers City
COPPER KETTLE DISTILLING CO.
989-302-8200 copperkettledistilling.com 939 W Houghton Lake Drive, Prudenville
THE FARMER'S CREAMERY
ED'S MAPLE SYRUP 989-370-0604 puremaplesyrupmichigan.com 781 N Abbe Road, Fairview
KRIS MART
989-826-8368 50 W Kittle Road, Mio
989-736-8027 krismart1.placeweb.site 863 N Barlow Road, Lincoln
THE FLOUR GARDEN
989-724-7473 105 S State Street, Harrisville
NETTA'S NURSERY
THE RUSTY PELICAN
NORTH COUNTRY CANDY AND GIFTS
989-354-8231 northcountrycandyandgifts.com 1045 N Bagley Street, Alpena
CABIN CREEK COFFEE 989-356-5613 cabincreekcoffeealpena.com 201 N 2nd Ave, Alpena DELANEY’S WOOD FIRED MAPLE SYRUP 989-685-3891 1050 S Grand Jean Road, Rose City
ART IN THE LOFT
989-356-4877 artintheloft.org 109 N Second Avenue, Alpena
4D ACRE FARM 989-766-8866 4dacrefarm.com 11173 Co Rd 451, Hawks
THE BAKLAVA SHOP
989-785-5438 thebaklavashop.com 12619 State Street, Atlanta
989-766-2299 nettasnursery.com 13624 M-65, Posen
DISTILLERY
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS
231-268-3221 nourishnorthernmichigan.com 329 N Main Street, Cheboygan
POUR BOY'S HONEY 989-370-8114 17295 M32 W, Hillman
989-448-8697 therustypelicanwineshop.com 240 W Main Street, Gaylord
SWEET SUCCESS SUGARBUSH 989-826-3160 1442 N Galbraith Road, Mio
TIP'N THE MITTEN
WOODLAND CONFECTIONARY 989-306-2730 woodlandconfectionary.com 5576 US 23, Rogers City
989-745-4571 tipnthemitten.com 204 E Michigan Ave, Grayling
MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Alcona FFA Chapter
Cedar Meadows Honey
Foghorn Farms & Gardens
Alcona Local Food Association
Crazy Lady Farm
Grayling Fish Hatchery
Lincoln
Harrisville
Au Gres Downtown Farmer's Market
Posen
Spruce
Czaika's Blueberry Farm Tawas City
AuGres
DeMatio Farms
B-4 Hereford Farm
Echo Ridge Farm
Alger
Hillman
Ossineke
Barefoot Gardens
Estelle Farms
Roscommon
Elmira
Briar Hill Farm
Evergreen Acres
Herron
Hubbard Lake
Brittain Family Farm
Fairview Organic Maple Farm
Mikado
Fairview
Byelich Family Farm
Fairway Natural Farms
Harrisville
Mio
Fleming Farm Gaylord
Hubbard Lake
Grayling
Hagadorn Family Farm Johannesburg
Hawks Farmers Market Hawks
Herdly Kidding Indian River
Heritage Acres Alpena
Hidden Valley Farms Ossineke
Higgins Pumpkin Farm Onaway
Hilltop Hatchery Ossineke
Hit n' Miss Farms
Maple Dale Farm
Hive and Hooves Farm
Maple Lane Produce
Home Comfort Farms
Maple Valley Farm
Paul's Produce
Miller Bros. Maple & Pure Pastured Sheep Farm
Plenty Stone Farm
Morrison Farms
Harrisville
Alpena
Gladwin
Johannesburg
Hubbard Lake Farmers Market Hubbard Lake
Huron Meadows Farm Ossineke
J&J Produce and Flowers Onaway
Kevin & Tracey Burr Herron
Liberty Valley Ranch Gaylord
Atlanta
Pampered Beef/Whispering Pine Ranch Fairview
Posen Mio
Mio
Harrisville
New Beginnings Ministry Hillman
New Beginnings Ranch Levering
Onaway Farmers Market Onaway
Harrisville Lincoln
Poor Farm Organics Rolling R Farm Gaylord
Roscommon Village Market Roscommon
Shannon Rifenbark
Spit in the Wind Farm Alpena
Sweet Blossom Honey Alanson
The Mushroom Man Alpena
The Sweet Farm Glennie
Triple H Ranch Alpena
Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord
West Branch Farmers Market West Branch
Lincoln
Sklarczyk Seed Farm
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Across the country, there is a momentum driving sustainable growing and eating. Regional alliances working for small-scale independent producers are causing big shifts in the local food scene in Northeast Michigan. For example, the city of Grayling cultivated unparalleled investment for the Northern Market, developing a local food destination to provide countless markets to local meat, dairy, and specialty crop producers. Each January, area farmers come together at Farm to Fork Alcona’s recently re-established Small Farm Conference. Plus, the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments is investing into building healthy communities with over $25,000 worth of grant funds from the Center for Disease Control. These initiatives are bringing people together to actively participate in their food system. Despite these, NE Michigan still faces fundamental challenges. As seen across the country, the region hosts an aging farming population, a shortage in skilled labor, and a lack of infrastructure to help small farms thrive. Plus, rural areas struggle with tenuous broadband internet connectivity, if they have access at all. All of these challenges work against the already difficult careers in food and agriculture.
However, to elicit more collaboration in the region, the newly created Huron Shores Local Food Coalition brings together regional stakeholders from multiple sectors of the food system. The group proposes food and health policy solutions that removes barriers to providing fresh, local food to the community. Founding allies of this collective engage focus groups to glean data about the obstacles and resources already present in NE Michigan. Following learning sessions with stakeholders in Alcona and Alpena counties, Megan Masson-Minock of the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems identified the policy change proposals with the biggest impact, including the establishment of local distribution routes and aggregation sites from the UP down to Detroit, through NE Michigan, and shifting school policy to embrace sourcing locally on this side of the state. This past spring, the group moved policy recommendations forward to invigorate agribusiness and protect farmland. The Coalition envisions a prospering northeastern regional food system and we can’t wait to see the impact they make!
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“The pea shoots are so delicious! Why haven’t I had these before?” While pumpkins and rainbow carrots are always the most popular items among the elementary school students at pop-up farmers’ markets, kids have the opportunity to try new local produce as well. These annual markets are intended to introduce students to local agriculture, give them an opportunity to meet local farmers, and develop financial literacy.
“Glen Lake is a community school and our local farmers are a big part of our community. Hosting a local farm market at school helps our students to connect with local farmers, connect with the community, and connect with how food makes its way from farm to table. Plus, students enjoy tasting fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. This program has been a big hit with our students and families!” Sander Scott, Superintendent, Glen Lake Community Schools
On their school’s market day, students await eagerly for their gym or lawn to transform into a real farmers’ market! Parents are asked to give their kids $1-5 to spend at the market and farmers generously price items accordingly with items in the 25 cent to $5 range to make sure everyone can participate. Teachers are given vouchers to shop for fresh produce with the students, gather everyone’s favorite items, and make delicious recipes back in the classroom. Plus, family and community members are invited to join the market. A continued partnership between Taste the Local Difference and the Traverse Bay Intermediate School District Farm to School Program has produced over 15 successful pop-up farmers markets in Northern Michigan. During these events, $3,600 vouchers were distributed to classrooms, 5,000 students participated, and thousands of dollars were contributed to the local agriculture community. Not only are the pop-ups fun and educational, but they also create meaningful conversations about local food among elementary students. As the momentum continues to build with support of teachers, parents, staff, and farmers, we hope to continue facilitating these events. It’s hard not to smile after hearing children repeatedly say, “this is our favorite day of the year!”
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TRUST IS WORTH MUCH MORE “TRUST IS WORTH MUCH MORE TO PEOPLE THESE DAYS WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR FOOD AND WHAT THEY PUT IN THEIR BODIES.” -Daniel Moffatt, Vessel Farm
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“IF YOU WANT TO AFFORD A HOME AND RAISE A FAMILY AS SOMEONE WHO IS NOT ALREADY SET UP, I CAN’T THINK OF A BETTER PLACE TO DO IT THAN HERE.” Adam Beckta, Wandering Winds Farm
In 2018 alone, 40-50 acres of farmland were lost every hour to development. For new farmers, the lack of available, affordable farmland makes it increasingly difficult to get started as a small family farm. However, the accessible, fertile land of Northeast Lower Michigan is attracting young, entrepreneurial families that want to make an impact. Owners of Wandering Winds Farm in Spruce, Adam and Madeline Beckta, moved to the “Sunrise Side” because of the availability of land formerly part of the Fruit Belt. “If you want to afford a home and raise a family as someone who is not already set up, I can’t think of a better place to do it than here,” Adam remarks. The Becktas were able to purchase their property, build a house, and buy farming equipment for the same price as a tiny starter home in a big city.
in agriculture. “I never tasted fresh spinach until I was 22,” says Katherine. “We’re adamant that our kids don’t live like that.” They have two children: Eric, 3, and Penelope, 1. “Eric is wandering around eating things he picks from our garden. With livestock, he is so aware that the meat he eats comes from our animals that have been raised the way we want. It’s a different understanding of the world.” Every time you spend money, those dollars represent your values. Beginning family farms in the Northeast are invested in the future of the region. Supporting small food business owners reinstills trust in our food system. Every time you eat, this is an opportunity to have a direct impact on farmland, our environment, our livelihoods for generations to come, including for your own children.
To be closer to family, Daniel Moffatt, born and raised in Tawas, purchased farmland in Alpena County in 2016 with his wife, Kate. He states, “We want to start small and grow into something that supports other families in the community. We want to make an impact in our community and become a vessel for nutritious, healthy food.” The Moffatts believe there is a shift in Michigan where people are more interested in where their food is coming from. According to Daniel, “people are starting to ask, ‘Why can’t I safely eat greens from the current industrial food system?’ People feel more confident in their local farmer - knowing that they can talk to that person, visit the farm, see how their food is grown, and trust that person. Trust is worth much more to people these days when it comes to their food and what they put in their bodies.” As new parents and new farmers, Katherine and Zach Wilbur, enjoy the benefits of settling down in a rural community. They used State Wide Real Estate of Hawks to find their land for New Sun Farm and Woodland Confectionary in Rogers City. Neither of them grew up
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CUPPA JOE CAFE
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HAPPY'S TACO SHOP
BREWERIES EARTHEN ALES RARE BIRD BREWPUB
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TRATTORIA STELLA
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS BUCHAN'S BLUEBERRY HILL
231-223-4846 or 231-649-0844 buchansblueberryhill.com 1472 Nelson Road, Traverse City
CHERRY CONNECTION/ EDMONDSON ORCHARDS
RESTAURANTS & BARS AMICAL
MORGANIC PERMACULTURE FARM
231-879-3814 morganicfarm.com 8040 M 113 E, Fife Lake
NICHOLAS FARM AND VINEYARDS
231-223-4005 nicholasfarmandvineyards.com 13101 Center Road, Traverse City
231-941-8888 amical.com 229 E Front Street, Traverse City
CUPPA JOE CAFE
231-943-2727 thefranklintc.com 160 East Front Street, Traverse City
HARVEST
231-943-1116 thelittlefleet.com 448 E Front Street, Traverse City
231-223-7130 cherryconnection.com 12414 Center Road (M 37), Traverse City
FIFE LAKE FARMER'S MARKET
231-313-1673 Downtown Fife Lake
GALLAGHER CENTENNIAL FARM
231-218-0771 gallagherfarms.com 5904 N long Lake Rd, Traverse City
GREY HARE INN VINEYARD BED & BREAKFAST
231-947-2214 greyhareinn.com 1994 Carroll Road, Traverse City
GROLEAU'S FARM MARKET
231-929-9654 groleaus.com 2100 Hammond Road East, Traverse City
GUNTZVILLER'S BERRY AND VEGETABLE FARM
231-264-9575 11122 US-31 South, Williamsburg
231-313-1471 peakseasoncsa.com 17017 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City
SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
231-922-2050 downtowntc.com Cass St. & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
SASKATOON MICHIGAN FARM
231-360-0311 saskatoonmichigan.com 7924 Sayler Road, Williamsburg
TRATTORIA STELLA
231-223-4222 missiontable.net 13512 Peninsula Drive, Old Mission Peninsula
ORYANA CAFE
BREWERIES EARTHEN ALES
231-252-4270 earthenales.com 1371 Gray Drive, Traverse City
RARE BIRD BREWPUB
THE VILLAGE AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS FARMERS MARKET
231-421-1218 radunotc.com 545 E Eighth Street, Traverse City
RADUNO
WINERIES
231-941-1961 thevillagetc.com 830 Cottageview Drive, Traverse City
WARREN ORCHARDS BETWEEN THE BAYS
ROSE AND FERN
231-252-2972 roseandferncafe.com 910 E Eighth Street, Traverse City
S2S SUGAR 2 SALT
5th generation family owned & farmed. Offering high quality local fruits, vegetables, honey, jam, syrup & more! 231-590-2363 betweenthebaystc.com 8169 Center Road, Traverse City
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HAPPY'S TACO SHOP
231-330-9408 happystacoshop.com The Little Fleet, Traverse City
231-943-2053 rarebirdbrewpub.com 229 Lake Avenue, Traverse City
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FOOD TRUCK
231-947-0191 oryana.coop/lake-street-cafe 260 E 10th Street, Traverse City
231-946-2985 8118 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City
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TC COMMUNITY GARDEN 231-715-1544 tccommunitygarden.org 1500 Red Drive, Traverse City
HALL FARMS
231-632-6293 jacobscornmaze.com 7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
THE LITTLE FLEET
231-929-8989 stellatc.com 1200 W Eleventh Street, Traverse City
231-947-6091 olesonsfoods.com Kyselka Road, Traverse City
PEAK SEASON CSA
THE FRANKLIN
231-947-7730 cuppajoetc.com 1200 W 11th Street, Traverse City
OLESON'S BUFFALO FARMS
A farm market, fruit-stand, and U-pick featuring locally grown fresh fruits in the Traverse City area. Stop in for cherries, peaches, raspberries, apples, and more.
THE COOKS' HOUSE
231-946-8700 cookshousetc.com 115 Wellington Street, Traverse City
BLACK STAR FARMS OLD MISSION
231-944-1254 blackstarfarms.com 360 McKinley Road E, Old Mission Peninsula
CHATEAU CHANTAL
231-492-4616 sugar2salt.com 1371 Gray Drive Suite 300, Traverse City
231-223-4110 chateauchantal.com 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula
SPANGLISH
CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE WINERY
231-943-1453 spanglishtc@live.com 1333 Yellow Drive, Traverse City
TAPROOT CIDER HOUSE
231-943-2500 taproottc.com 300 E Front Street, Traverse City
231-938-6120 cgtwines.com 12239 Center Road, Old Mission Peninsula
LEFT FOOT CHARLEY
231-995-0500 leftfootcharley.com 806 Red Drive, Traverse City
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SPECIALTY PRODUCERS ORYANA COMMUNITY CO-OP
BENJAMIN TWIGGS CHERRY GOODS
CHERRY REPUBLIC STORE - TRAVERSE CITY
NORTHWOODS SODA
231-267-5853 northwoodssoda.com 5450 Broomhead Road, Williamsburg
231-947-0208 benjamintwiggs.com 1213 E Front Street, Traverse City
231-932-9205 cherryrepublic.com 154 E Front Street, Traverse City
BURRITT'S FRESH MARKETS
CULTURED FERMENTS
517-206-1960 drinkcultured.com 3842 Jupiter Cresent Drive, Traverse City
231-409-9325 pressonjuice.com 2748 North Garfield Road, Unit 14, Traverse City
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
STONE HOUSE BREAD
231-946-3300 burrittsmarket.com 509 W Front Street, Traverse City
A community-owned grocery dedicated to radical quality in local produce, certified organic groceries, and high-quality vitamins.
EDSON FARMS
231-941-5221 edsonfarms.com 835 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City
OLESON'S FOOD STORE TC PLAZA EAST
231-941-9000 olesonsfoods.com 1100 E Hammond Road, Traverse City
231-947-0191 oryana.coop 260 E 10th Street, Traverse City
TOM’S FOOD MARKET 14TH STREET
OLESON'S FOOD STORE TC PLAZA WEST
231-947-6510 olesonsfoods.com 3850 N Long Lake Road, Traverse City
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231-946-4115 toms-foodmarkets.com 1201 S Division Street, Traverse City
TOM’S FOOD MARKET EAST BAY
231-947-7175 toms-foodmarkets.com 738 Munson Ave, Traverse City
TOM’S FOOD MARKET INTERLOCHEN
231-944-1552 toms-foodmarkets.com 9475 Market Drive, Interlochen
PRESS ON JUICE
231-326-5444 foodforthought.net 7738 N Long Lake Road, Traverse City
HIGHER GROUNDS TRADING COMPANY
231-922-9009 highergroundstrading.com 806 Red Drive, Traverse City
NATURAL NORTHERN FOODS
231-360-3131 naturalnorthernfoods.com 5805 Sunset View Drive, Traverse City
NATURALLY NUTTY FOODS
888-224-9988 naturallynutty.com 6272 Bates Road, Williamsburg
Our fragrant, crusty loaves are made with organic flour, cold well water and sea salt, allowed to rise slowly and baked in a German steam oven 231-933-8864 stonehousebread.com 200 US-31, Traverse City
THE REDHEADS
redheadsinc.com 1610 Barlow, Traverse City
MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Blue Patch Farms' Old Schoolhouse Farm Market Kingsley
Boss Mouse Cheese Kingsley
Bratschi Orchards Williamsburg
Chaney Farm and Market Williamsburg
Cherry Center Farm Market
Interlochen Farmers Market Interlochen
Island View Vineyard Lardie Orchards
Red Fox Gardens
Leonard Ligon Farms
Rennie Orchards
Traverse City Traverse City Traverse City
O'K CSA Cooperative Traverse City
Ocana's Farm Traverse City
Dollar Lake Farm
Old Hundredth Farm
Traverse City
Kingsley
Engle Ridge Farm
Olds Brothers Maple Syrup
Holmestead Farm Traverse City
Buckley
Petal Pushers Greenhouse
Traverse City
Williamsburg
Pahl Farms
Kingsley
Ona Mission Traverse City
Traverse City Elk Rapids
Williamsburg
River Valley Farms & Meats Kingsley
Robbins Farm Market
Schichtel Nursery and Vineyard Buckley
SEEDS Educational Farm Traverse City
Shangri-La Too Traverse City
Spring Hill Farm and Vineyard Traverse City
Spring Hollow Farm Buckley
Traverse City
Stoney Beach Farm
Rolling Meadows Farms
Sun Ra Farm
Traverse City
Buckley
Traverse City
Santucci Farm
Wagon Wheel Farm
Traverse City
Williamsburg
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Alpers Berry Farm Raspberries
Bargy Farms
Cherries, Apples
Buchan’s Blueberry Hill
Blueberries, Peaches, Apples
Bulldog Berries Blueberries
NE LOWER PENINSUL A Kiteley Farms
Black & Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Flowers
King Orchards
Raspberries, Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Pumpkins
LAMAN FARM Peaches
McManus Southview Orchards Cherries
CALVIN LUTZ FARMS
North Star Organics
CHERRY CONNECTION
North Wind Gardens
Strawberries
Cherries, Raspberries
Cherries Apples
Cole Farm
Old Mission Flowers
Coleman Centennial Farm
Omena Cut Flowers
Raspberries
Strawberries, Raspberries
COVEYOU SCENIC
FARM MARKET Gourds, Pumpkins
Cradle Knoll Farm Strawberries
Cross Farms Saskatoons Saskatoons
FRISKE ORCHARDS
FARM MARKET
Strawberries, Cherries, Apples
GALLAGHER’S FARM
MARKET
Cherries, Pumpkins, Raspberries
GREEN BIRD CELLARS &
ORGANIC FARM
Apples, Grapes, Lavender, Vegetables
GUNTZVILLER’S BERRY
AND VEGETABLE FARM Black & Red Raspberries, Strawberries
HALLSTEDT HOMESTEAD
CHERRIES Cherries
JACOB’S FARM & CORN
MAZE
Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Peaches, Raspberries, Saskatoons, Strawberries
Kalchik Farms Strawberries
Flowers Flowers
Pond Hill Farm
Strawberries, Raspberries
Putney’s Blueberries and Peaches
Blueberries, Raspberries, Saskatoons, Currents, Gooseberries
Rennie Orchards
Cherries, Apples, Pumpkins
Resort Gardens
Apples, Raspberries
Royal Farms
Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches
Saskatoon MI Farm & Nursery Saskatoons
Shangri-La Too
Apples, Cherries, Raspberries
Shooks Farms Co. Cherries
Stowe Farms Cherries
The Saskatoon Berry Patch
AJ’S BERRY FARM
Pumpkins, Strawberries
Czaika’s Blueberry Farm Blueberries
GOLDEN RIVER ORCHARD Apples, Pumpkins, Squash
Higgins Pumpkin Farm Pumpkins
HURON VIEW TREE & BERRY FARM Strawberries, Raspberries, Christmas Trees
KNAEBE’S MMMUNCHY KRUNCHY APPLE FARM Apples, Pumpkins
Up North Blueberry Farm Blueberries
UPPER PENINSUL A A-1 Farms
Strawberries
Crane Berry Farm
Strawberries, Raspberries
Gierke Blueberry Farm Blueberries
Makinen Farm Raspberries
Pancho’s Wild Blueberries Blueberries
Pellegrini Farms
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Pumpkins
RONDEAU’S RUFF ACRES Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
STARZ ORCHARD
Apples, Blueberries, Pears, Plums, Raspberries
Saskatoons
The Secret Garden at Brys Estate
Blueberries, Lavender, Strawberries
Urka Farms
U.P.
Strawberries
Wiesen Farms
Apples, Pumpkins
Kastanu Farm Chestnuts
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tapping into the ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT For farmland to be kept in farming it must show the potential to yield a profit. Over the last 50 years, this simple fact has been a difficult road block for many family farm businesses and the next generation has had to decide whether farming is a viable career. While this hurdle remains, a new era of agriculture is on the horizon. Demand for locally produced food is growing, and young entrepreneurs are getting creative. It’s in this changing environment that Harwood Gold, a family-owned maple producer, operates today. It’s story begins back in the 1800’s in Charlevoix, Michigan.
Top: Amber Munday is the family’s fourth generation entrepreneur and saved the Parsons Farm. Bottom: 1920's photo of George Parsons (middle) with son William (right) and daughter Jane (left).
Don’t miss the Parson Farm Tours, every weekend from May-October
The legacy began with George Parsons who first tapped the trees and packaged the “liquid gold” into canning jars for friends and family. Slowly, the maple side of the business grew alongside the family's dairy operation, at the time it’s financial mainstay. However, as George’s grandson Dave took charge of the family business times had changed, dairy margins were slim and the business struggled to support the family. Ultimately, Dave had to find work off the farm. Still he kept family tradition alive and even made significant commercial improvements to the maple syrup operation, but as he neared retirement, both the farm and the family business were at the crossroads of an uncertain future. Amber (Parsons) Munday, one of Dave’s four children, couldn’t imagine selling the family property, but in order to keep it, they needed a viable business model. With the vision to build an extensive product line around the farms syrup operation she decided to become the family’s fourth-generation entrepreneur and work to save the farm.
Harwood Gold Maple syrup already had a strong customer base built by Amber’s father in the early years at northern Michigan farmers markets. This core group of supporters was critical, because they gave Amber the confidence to take the next step. In 2014, she began expanding the product line adding at least 4 or 5 products every year. The ideas would come from customer requests and recommendations or simply trial and error “The potential for maple syrup is limitless,” Amber says. Not only is syrup a more flavorful replacement for refined white sugar, but it’s sweeter so you can use even less. Harwood Gold now offers over 75 different specialty products, all sweetened with only maple syrup. The syrup for these products comes directly from the Parsons Farm, stabilizing the farm’s purpose of production and harvesting nearly 1,000 gallons of sap each year. Today, Harwood Gold has a storefront and cafe in Downtown Charlevoix. By expanding the maple syrup product line, improving visibility and adding a cafe, Amber has developed a booming business that continues her family legacy and keep the farm in operation. This summer another five new products will debut and the cafe will be opened for special pop-up dinners featuring some of their amazing maple-infused cocktail recipes. And don’t miss the Parson Farm Tours to experience the place where it all started; every weekend from May-October.
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Just north of Traverse City, take a drive through the Leelanau Wine Trail and enjoy the beautiful landscape that creates a diverse microclimate for a variety of wine grapes unique to Northern Michigan. To help make your next trip an experience to remember, we’ve included seven of our favorite wineries. These are among the largest and oldest wineries in Michigan and offer a unique experience at each tasting room. Sit back, relax, and sip on some of the best wines in the state.
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GREEN BIRD ORGANIC CELLARS & FARM Recommended Wine: Gewurztraminer
Green Bird Organic Cellars & Farm stays committed to organic practices and sustainability while following their passion to make quality handcrafted products. With their growing practices, they take responsibility for the long term viability of the whole. This sense of character comes through in their products. Landing in northern Michigan by way of Alaska and Colorado, Green Bird Cellars is so grateful to be part of the fine community of folks that are bringing the farm to glass experience to Leelanau County. 9825 Engles Road, Northport
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Recommended Wine: Ad-Lib Casual Red Wine Tucked away on 40 acres in the heart of Leelanau Peninsula, Bluestone Vineyards was the winner of the People's Choice award for Favorite Michigan Winery. You can sample Bluestone’s award-winning wines and ciders at their contemporary tasting room that sits among the vines with panoramic views of the beautiful Leelanau landscape. Stay awhile and enjoy a glass on the terrace! 780 N Sylt Road, Lake Leelanau
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BLACK STAR FARMS
Recommended Wine: 2017 Arcturos Dry Riesling Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay is a true one-of-a-kind Destination. The hillside vineyard welcomes you upon arrival, plus you will find a luxurious inn, café, stables, barns and outlying paddocks, farm animals, and, of course, an award-winning winery. Open year-round, Black Star Farms offers a perfect place to taste our extensive list of wines, ciders and brandies. Relax and enjoy a glass of wine and take home your favorite bottle! 10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay
blackstarfarms.com
The Black Star Farms Arcturos Dry Riesling was awarded Best In Show at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge. Our Michigan winery beat out 566 other Rieslings from the 6 great Riesling growing regions in the world!
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Recommended Sparkling Wine: Sandpiper As the region's only exclusive sparkling wine producer, Mawby’s bubbles occur naturally and lead to good times. Visit their winery to experience fun bubblies, the way they were meant to be enjoyed — in good company with great views. 4519 S Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay
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5 SHADY LANE CELLARS
Recommended Wine: 2016 Estate Grown Blaufränkisch Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique 100% estate winery and vineyard driven by a passion for what they do. Everything is handcrafted from the ground up and they balance their commitment to sustainable agriculture with a passion for delivering a high standard of quality. Shady Lanes Cellars aims to produce wines that exhibit a profile of elegance and structure complimented by intensity of aroma and flavor. 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay
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6 BRENGMAN BROTHERS Recommended Wine: Traverse Coast Blend
Brengman Brothers vineyards have a special spirit which expresses themselves as the vines become more mature. The unique location and work that goes into the vineyards help grapes ripen as well as the best vineyards on the planet. They tend to the vineyard carefully with sustainable practices, produce fine natural wines with an ecological balance, and attract like-minded people with a passion for dirt and good wine. 9720 South Center Highway, Traverse City
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Recommended Wine: Estate Sauvignon Blanc Rove Estate preserves the Gallagher family’s agricultural legacy, an integral part of Traverse City’s history. Perched at 1165 feet, the tasting room sits at the highest point on Leelanau Peninsula, offering expansive sunset views, award-winning wines with estate grown grapes, and the perfect setting for live music and private events. 7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
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DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS, ANOTHER TOOL FOR FARMERS. Every farm is different. Like any business there isn’t one right way to operate. However, at least one goal is consistent among all farmers -- maintain a viable business. Diversity is considered a successful method of managing risk and creating financial stability for businesses of any size. For a farm, this means, exploring new markets, offering a variety of products, and extending the season in creative ways. Using these methods of diversification, Michigan farms build their customer base to stay competitive in a growing market. With demand for local food on the rise, we’re seeing a natural shift in the type of locations it can be found: Farmers Markets, CSAs, Retail, Restaurant, Food Service, Meal Delivery, Vending Machines. Each one comes with a new audience and a set of challenges and opportunities that accompany them. Understanding consumer preferences is important to a farm’s success, and the growth of the local food movement in general. “The easiest gateway for most farms is to start with a CSA, and a natural add-on is going to markets and selling to restaurants,” explains Jill Lada, co-owner of Green Things Farm in Ann Arbor. She runs the certified organic 64 acre farm with her partner, Nate. Today, as their farm enters what Jill calls the “teenage years,” they are honing in on the models, distribution points, and products that fit their strengths. Identifying these strengths leads to a more successful business. Farm owners contend with not only varied consumer markets, but also a dependency on the soil and climate. By planting a wide array of products, farms can experiment to see what works best for their business. This phase of business development involves critical
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observation; what thrives in this climate or soil type? What’s profitable? What does the farmer enjoy growing? What does the market demand?
“It’s different for everyone,” reflects Lada. “In general, there are some products that are more profitable than others, but there is a lot dictated by local market demand and soil quality.” In addition to understanding consumer preferences and the richness of their soil, farms in the Upper Peninsula deal with an even harsher climate than most. Seeds & Spores is a 22 year old family farm in Marquette. Approximately 440 miles north of Ann Arbor, the climate contrast is stark. Leanne Hatfield, co-owner of Seeds & Spores, cites examples of how they’ve developed their business in response. “We have such a short growing season and the weather can be so unpredictable, if you don’t diversify [your income], it’s hard to make it. The commercial kitchen, just like the hoop houses and online store, are a form of season extension for us.” The limited season is a contention for all Michigan farms, so developing ways to earn revenue across all the seasons stabilizes cash flow. With creativity and planning, farms throughout the state can thrive year round. Farming is unpredictable, and developing diversity in this business is a secret to success. In tandem, understanding the profitability of different products and revenue streams is the first step to longevity. All farmers, new or experienced, can use diversity as a tool to strengthen their finances, differentiate their businesses, and find stability.
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Wine grapes are a special crop for northern Michigan. They represent a significant economic value for the wine they eventually become, and they also provide a visual appeal that is a signature of our landscape. A trip to any one of the wineries or vineyards listed here will set your senses alight. Sitting in a northern Michigan tasting room, looking out over picturesque rolling hills with acres of vines, will provide you memories for a lifetime.
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GET YOUR HANDS ON LOCAL WINE Locally produced wines are easy to spot in area grocery stores. Just look for the orange labels!
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NW LOWER PENINSUL A 2 Lads Winery
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
Old Mission Peninsula
GREEN BIRD CELLARS & ORGANIC FARMS
ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY Royal Farms Winery
45 North Vineyard & Winery
Old Mission Peninsula
Amoritas Vineyards
Old Mission Peninsula
Harbor Springs Vineyard and Winery
Aurora Cellars
Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard & Winery
Hawthorne Vineyards
Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery
Chateau Fontaine
Lake Leelanau Lake Leelanau
Chateau Chantal
Suttons Bay
Lake Leelanau Cedar
BIGLITTLE TASTING ROOM AND WINERY Suttons Bay
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CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE WINERY Old Mission Peninsula
Chateau Lake Charlevoix
BLACK STAR FARMS
Boyne City
Suttons Bay & Old Mission Peninsula
CHERRY REPUBLIC
BLUSTONE VINEYARDS Lake Leelanau
Glen Arbor
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery Suttons Bay
Boathouse Vineyards Lake Leelanau
Bonobo Winery
Crooked Vine Vineyards & Winery
Boskydel Vineyards
Douglas Valley Winery
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
French Valley Vineyard
BRENGMAN BROTHERS AT CRAIN HILL VINEYARDS
Good Harbor Vineyards
Alanson
Old Mission Peninsula
Manistee
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Suttons Bay
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Northport
Harbor Springs
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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
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Peninsula Cellars
Old Mission Peninsula
Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery Petoskey
Traverse City
Traverse City 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
Torch Lake Cellars Bellaire
Two K Farms Suttons Bay
Verterra Winery Leland
Walloon Lake Winery Petoskey
WaterFire Vineyards Kewadin
Willow Vineyards Suttons Bay
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NORTHERN SUN WINERY
ROSE VALLEY WINERY
End of the Road Winery
SUPERIOR COAST WINERY
STONEY ACRES WINERY
Garden Bay Winery
Modern Craft Winery
Harrisville, West Branch, & Au Gres Rose City Alpena
THUNDER BAY WINERY Alpena
Valley Mist Vineyards Rose City
Sault Ste. Marie Germfask Munising
LEIGH’S GARDEN WINERY Escanaba
Bark River
Sault Ste. Marie
Threefold Vine Winery Stephenson
Yooper Winery Menominee
Mackinaw Trail Winery Manistique
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½ cup sugar ½ tsp sea salt 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, poked through the center with cake tester or skewer Heat up pickling liquid until it comes to boil. Cool to room temperature and then pour over tomatoes in a ball jar. Cover and store in refrigerator once completely cooled and ready to use.
2 small yellow Zucchini - same prep as above 2-3 leaves of Thai Basil 3-4 leaves of Mint - roughly torn into smaller pieces Top with pickled tomatoes, toasted peanuts, and dress lightly.
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Keeping Farmland in Agriculture By 2035, 40 of percent the farmland and ranchland in America's lower 48 states will be in the hands of new owners according to the American Farmland Trust's Farmland Information Center, a partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. As this generation of farmers begin to retire, the state and country’s farmland will change hands at rates that are unprecedented in US history. New tools are needed to connect farmland seekers and farmland sellers, assist new growers, and those expanding their operations. This is where Farmer 2 Farmer comes in. The Farmer 2 Farmer program provides a platform for farmland exchange within the NW Lower Michigan region.
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BRIAN BOURDAGES
Farmer 2 Farmer Program Coordinator for NW Michigan
This program is presently designed to serve Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Benzie, Kalkaska and Antrim Counties. Across the country, similar programs designed to provide current information to both farmland seekers and sellers/ lessors are well established. These “farmlink” programs provide this critical matching service, while also assisting with everything from business planning to succession and estate planning services. You can find Farmer 2 Farmer online at www.f2fmi.com. In addition to land exchange, it also provides an area for jobs on area farms and in the region’s agricultural sector to be advertised. This resource is a result of the partnership between the Leelanau Conservancy, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, MSU Extension, and Taste The Local Difference. The program is continuously being improved, and there are hopes that the program will be expanded, or replicated to serve the state.
If you are in the NW Lower MI region, please visit the Farmer 2 Farmer website to buy, sell, or lease agricultural land. If you are in other areas of the state, consider contacting the following organizations for assistance in finding farmland: HEART OF THE LAKES CENTER FOR LAND CONSERVATION POLICY Heart of the Lakes is the membership and advocacy organization for the state’s land conservancies. Reach out to discuss your interest in purchasing land or for assistance with selling your farmland in a manner that continues agricultural use. You can find the land conservancy that serves your area on the Heart of the Lakes website at heartofthelakes.org. YOUR LOCAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT Traditionally, Conservation Districts were primarily designed to provide services to the agricultural community in your district. Staff at your conservation district may be aware of land for sale or lease, or be able to suggest ways to advertise your land to growers looking to utilize it for agriculture. YOUR COUNTY MSU EXTENSION OFFICE Staff at your county extension office are working on a daily basis with members of the agricultural community and may have local information related to your agricultural land needs. Express your interests and needs to them, and encourage them to support efforts to match farmland seekers with farmland sellers. CONTACT FARMER 2 FARMER! The NW Lower MI Farmer 2 Farmer program recently received support to improve their program, part of which will be examining the potential to extend the reach of the program to other areas of the state. If you are interested in seeing this program, or a similar one, be available for your area of the state, please contact Brian Bourdages, Consultant, NW MI Food and Farming Network, Farmer 2 Farmer Program Coordinator. Brian can be reached at borgetc@gmail.com.
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LEELANAU COUNTY FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 9 BEAN ROWS FARMSTEAD & CSA
440-527-3893 9beanrows.com 9000 E Duck Lake Road, Suttons Bay
RESTAURANTS & BARS ART'S TAVERN
JELINEK ORCHARDS
231-271-3774 5282 N Jelinek Road, Northport
LA CASA VERDE PRODUCE
BAKKERS ACRES
231-228-2186 8202 South Schomberg Road, Cedar
BARDENHAGEN BERRIES/ HOMESTEAD HILL CSA
231-590-4661 lakeviewhillfarm.com 8608 E Lakeview Hills Road, Traverse City
231-620-4260 2677 N Setterbo Road, Suttons Bay
231-271-3026 bardenhagenberries.com 7990 E Horn Road, Lake Leelanau
BARDENHAGEN FARMS
231-271-3199 & 231-218-3199 (cell) bardenhagenfarms.com 7881 E Pertner Road, Suttons Bay
CABBAGE LANE FARM
231-357-7437 6361 N Manitou Trail, Northport
EMPIRE FARMERS MARKET
231-256-9888 leelanaufarmersmarkets.com 10234 Front Street, Empire
GALLAGHER'S FARM MARKET
231-947-1689 gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com 7237 East Traverse Highway, Traverse City
GLEN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
231-256-9888 leelanaufarmersmarkets.com 6394 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor
HALLSTEDT HOMESTEAD
LAKEVIEW HILL FARM
LEELANAU PENINSULA MAPLE SUGARBUSH
231-386-5098 10361 E Melkild Rd, Northport
LEELANAU SPECIALTY CUT FLOWERS
231-714-7327 leelanauspecialtycutflowers.com 13435 S Cedar Road, Cedar
LELAND FARMERS MARKET
231-256-9888 leelanaufarmersmarkets.com 102 River Street, Leland (The Bluebird Parking Lot)
LIGHT OF DAY ORGANICS TEA FARM
231-228-7234 lightofdayorganics.com 3502 East Traverse Highway, Traverse City
LOMA FARM
970-217-5904 lomafarm.com 7606 East Birch Point Road, Traverse City
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317-440-9273 HHCherries.net 8227 N Matheson Road, Northport
231-632-9326 8320 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
HEARTWOOD FOREST FARM
231-499-6879 mifarmcoop.org 9000 E Duck Lake Road, Suttons Bay
231-492-5002 heartwoodforestfarm.com 1805 E Kasson Road, Cedar
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NORTHPORT FARMERS MARKET
231-334-3754 artsglenarbor.com 6487 Western Avenue, Glen Arbor
SECOND SPRING FARM
231-334-3900 trattoria-funistrada.com 4566 W MacFarlane Road, Maple City
SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET
231-334-3555 goodharborgrill.com 6584 Western Avenue, Glen Arbor
231-256-9888 leelanaufarmersmarkets.com 105 S Bay Street, Northport
231-944-8946 secondspringfarm.net 7155 E Hoxie Road, Cedar
231-256-9888 leelanaufarmersmarkets.com 101 E Dame Street, Suttons Bay
THE LIVELY FARM
231-360-7049 9990 S Bow Road, Maple City
TLC FARMS
231-271-4754 tlcfarmtotable.com 4030 North Setterbo Road, Suttons Bay
VERSNYDER ORCHARDS
FUNISTRADA
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HEARTH & VINE CAFE AT BLACK STAR FARMS
231-944-1297 blackstarfarms.com/hearthandvine/ 10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay
LA BECASSE
231-334-3944 restaurantlabecasse.com 9001 S Dunns Farm Road, Maple City
MARTHA'S LEELANAU TABLE
231-866-0469 versnydersfruit.com 1524 S Lake Shore Drive, Lake Leelanau
WIESEN FARMS
231-633-9265 8550 W Empire Hwy, Empire
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Join us for our new breakfast and lunch menu. We serve breakfast from 8-3, and delicious soups and sandwiches. Dinner every night from 5-9. 231-271-2344 marthasleelanautable.com 413 N St Joseph Street, Suttons Bay
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231-271-1175 wrensuttonsbay.com 303 N St Joseph Street, Suttons Bay
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231-360-0042 caterleelanau.com 5530 Northwest Bayshore Drive, Omena
231-714-4854 biglittlewines.com 4519 S Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay
231-271-6658 9beanrows.com 9000 E Duck Lake Road, Suttons Bay
BLACK STAR FARMS
ANDERSON'S GLEN ARBOR MARKET
CHERRY REPUBLIC STORE - GLEN ARBOR
231-334-3149 andersonsglenarbor.com 6545 Western Ave, Glen Arbor
BLUSTONE VINEYARDS
TOM’S FOOD MARKET NORTHPORT
231-256-0146 blustonevineyards.com 780 N Sylt Road, Lake Leelanau
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9 BEAN ROWS BAKERY
231-271-6658 9beanrows.com 9000 E Duck Lake Road (M204), Suttons Bay
231-944-1270 blackstarfarms.com 10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay
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SPECIALTY PRODUCERS
231-421-5611 brengmanbrothers.com 9720 South Center Highway, Traverse City
GREEN BIRD ORGANIC CELLARS & FARM
231-334-3150 cherryrepublic.com 6026 S Lake Street, Glen Arbor
GREENETOWN FOODS
231-386-5721 toms-foodmarkets.com 105 E Nagonaba Street, Northport
231-922-2353 greenetownfoods.com 13414 S West Bayshore Drive, Traverse City
TOM’S FOOD MARKET WEST BAY
GROCER'S DAUGHTER CHOCOLATE
231-947-7290 toms-foodmarkets.com 13940 S W Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City
231-326-3030 grocersdaughter.com 11590 S Lacore Road, Empire
IDYLL FARMS
231-386-5636 greenbirdcellars.com 9825 Engles Road, Northport
231-386-7823 idyllfarms.com 10901 E Peterson Park Road, Northport
MAWBY SPARKLING WINES
LEELANAU CHEESE
231-271-3522 lmawby.com 4519 S Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay
231-271-2600 leelanaucheese.com 3324 S West Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay
ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY
LEELANAU PENINSULA MAPLE SUGARBUSH
231-421-7001 roveestate.com 7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
231-386-5098 10361 E Melkild Road, Northport
SHADY LANE CELLARS
231-947-8865 shadylanecellars.com 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay
MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Alpers Berry Farm Suttons Bay
Big Belly Farm Empire
Birch Point Farm Traverse City
Breeze Hill Greenhouse Traverse City
Bufka Brothers Farm Maple City
Bunny Hop Ranch Cedar
Cedar Sol Hydro Farm Cedar
Cherry Bend Farm Market Traverse City
Cherry Lane Farms Suttons Bay
Clean Plate Farm Cedar
Compass Mountain Farms Suttons Bay
Cottonwood Springs Farm Cedar
Cross Farms Saskatoons Northport
Delight of Life Farm Suttons Bay
Field of Flowers Farm Lake Leelanau
Gallagher Greens Cedar
Haymaker Poultry Co. Cedar
Healing Tree Farm Traverse City
Hillside Homestead Suttons Bay
Hubbell Farm Cedar
Kilcherman's Christmas Cove Farm Northport
Kolarik Farms Suttons Bay
Lakeview Farms Northport
Maple Acres Farm Maple City
Meadowlark Farm Lake Leelanau
Old Boathouse Organic Produce
Picked Today Freshness Suttons Bay
Popp Farm Northport
Sleeping Bear Orchards Empire
Maple City
Sonny's Farm
Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick
Spruce Hill Farm
Omena
Periard Farm North Suttons Bay
Cedar
Maple City
Still Point Farm Empire
Stonyfield Acres Empire
Stowe Farms Northport
Valentine Tree Farm Cedar
Wests Windy Acres Farm Cedar
Whybrew Family Farms Empire
Woodland Herb Farm Northport
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Roasted Delicata Squash Soup with Walnut & Pumpkin Seed Dukkah SAM BRICKMAN
Fustini’s Fresh Take / Traverse City
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place whole squash on a parchment lined sheet tray, and pierce several holes in each squash with a small knife. Place the squash in the oven and roast for 30-45 mins until very tender. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. While squash is cooling, make the Dukkah. Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees, and line two sheet trays with parchment paper. Place walnuts on one tray and pumpkin seeds on the other and put them both into the oven. Toast until very fragrant and just beginning to brown, about 5-10 minutes (note: pumpkin seeds will typically be finished before walnuts). Place sesame, coriander, and cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium low heat and toast until very fragrant and slightly darker, about 5 minutes, frequently stirring. When everything is toasted, place all ingredients including chili powder, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well ground, but do not let it go to a powder. Pour Dukkah into a small bowl and set aside. Once squash is cool enough to handle, cut in half and scoop out and discard all the seeds with a spoon. Next, use the spoon to scoop out all of the flesh into a bowl and set aside. Heat Gremolata olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until tender and slightly browned. Add squash and stock and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes, then puree in batches with a blender. Pass through a fine strainer if desired. Taste soup and adjust seasoning with a little salt, chili powder, and Sherry vinegar, if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls, top each bowl with a sprinkle of dukkah, and enjoy!
SOUP INGREDIENTS 2 lbs Delicata Squash 2 Tbsp Fustini’s Gremolata Olive Oil 7 oz Valencia Onion, roughly chopped 2/3 oz Garlic, roughly chopped 1 Quart Vegetable Stock Salt, Chili Powder, and Fustini’s Sherry Vinegar to taste DUKK AH ½ Cup Walnuts ½ Cup Pumpkin Seeds 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds 2 Tbsp Whole Coriander Seed 2 tsp Whole Cumin Seed 2 tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Salt YIELDS: 2 Quarts
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NE LOWER PENINSUL A
Acoustic Tap Room
North Peak Brewing Co.
ALCONA BREW HAUS
Beards Brewery
Northern Latitudes Distillery
AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY
Traverse City Petoskey
BEE WELL MEADERY Bellaire
Big Cat Brewing Co. Cedar
Traverse City
Lake Leelanau
Alpena
Petoskey Brewing
Bière De Mac Brew Works
Petoskey
RARE BIRD BREWPUB Traverse City
Brewery Terra Firma
Right Brain Brewery
Burnt Marshmallow Brewing
Resort Pike Cidery & Winery
Traverse City Petoskey
EARTHEN ALES Traverse City
Ethanology Elk Rapids
Grand Traverse Distillery Traverse City
Traverse City Petoskey
SHORT’S BREWING Bellaire
Silver Spruce Brewing Traverse City
SOUL SQUEEZE CELLARS Lake Leelanau
High Five Spirits
St. Ambrose Cellars
Hop Lot Brewing Co.
Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen
Petoskey
Suttons Bay
Iron Fish Distillery Thompsonville
Jolly Pumpkin Traverse City
Lake Ann Brewing Co. Lake Ann
Lake Charlevoix Brewing Company Charlevoix
Mackinaw Brewing Co. Traverse City
Mammoth Distillery Central Lake
Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery Petoskey
MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY Petoskey
Monkey Fist Brewing Company Traverse City
Harrisville
Beulah
Boyne City
STORMCLOUD BREWING COMPANY Frankfort
Mackinaw City
BOATHOUSE BEER CO. & BOOZERY Tawas City
Cheboygan Brewing Company Cheboygan
COPPER KETTLE DISTILLING CO.
51st State Brewing Company Kingsford
ALGOMAH ACRES
HONEY FARM & MEADERY Greenland
Marquette
TAPROOT CIDER HOUSE Traverse City
Blackrocks Brewery Marquette
The Mitten Brewing Company
Brickside Brewery
Townline Ciderworks Elk Rapids
Cognition Brewing Company
The Filling Station Microbrewery
Cold Iron Brewing
Northport
Copper Harbor
Ishpeming
Traverse City
Ironwood
Traverse City Whiskey Co. Traverse City
East Channel Brewing Company
Tunnel Vision Brewery
Munising
The Workshop Brewery Co.
Hancock
Harbor Springs Traverse City
Gitche Gumee Ciderworks Hereford & Hops Escanaba
North Channel Brewing Co.
Jasper Ridge Brewery
Manistee
Ishpeming
Keweenaw Brewing Company
U.P.
Rolling Oak Brewing Grayling
Snowbelt Brewing Brewing Company Gaylord
Wiltse’s Brew Pub Oscoda
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UPPER PENINSUL A
BARREL + BEAM BREWERY
Suttons Bay
Grayling
Grayling
Alpha
Tandem Ciders
Paddle Hard Brewing
Dead Bear Brewing
BREWERY
Suttons Bay
Rogers City
Prudenville
ALPHA MICHIGAN
Suttons Bay Ciders
KNAEBE’S MMMUNCHY CRUNCHY APPLE FARM AND CIDERY
Houghton
Lake Superior Brewing Co. Grand Marais
Lockside Brewery Sault Ste. Marie
LES CHENEAUX DISTILLERS Cedarville
Mackinaw Trail Brewery Manistique
ORE DOCK
BREWING COMPANY Marquette
Red Jacket Brewing Co. Calumet
Shooters Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge Munising
Soo Brewing
Sault Ste. Marie
SUPERIOR COAST BREWERY Sault Ste. Marie
SUPERIOR CULTURE Marquette
Superior State Brewing Stephenson
TAHQUAMENON FALLS
BREWERY Newberry
The Library Brew Pub Houghton
The Vierling Marquette
Three Bridges Brewing Company Menominee
Upper Hand Brewery Escanaba
NW
NE
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BENZIE, MANISTEE, WEXFORD & MISSAUKEE COUNTIES
Cr ys
KEY
12 9 10
Lake Michigan
tal
19 11 Lake Frankfort 17 13 8
Farms & Farmers Markets Restaurants Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Mead, Specialty Producers
G R A N D T R AV E R S E C O U N T Y
20 21 5 16
Retail Stores
B E N Z IE COUNT Y
14
Thompsonville Arcadia
3 2
N
MANISTEE COUNT Y
4 15
WEXFORD C O U N T Y Manton
6 Lake City
22
1
7
BMWM MAP PAGE Boon
Manistee Wellston
18 Cadillac
M I S S AU K E E COUNT Y
McBain
MASON COUNT Y
L AKE COUNT Y
MASON COUNT Y
L AKE COUNT Y
FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 1
3RD DAY FARM AND FARMERS MARKET
2
APPLE VALLEY ORCHARDS
3
BROWN'S POPLAR RIDGE ORCHARDS
4
CALVIN LUTZ FARMS
5
CHAMPION HILL FARM
14 PUTNEY'S BLUEBERRIES
6
DOROTHY'S IRIS GARDEN
15 SHILOH'S GARDEN
7
FRIENDS FARM
8
GROW BENZIE
9
HARRIS FAMILY FARM
10 LAMAN FARM
OCEOL A COUNT Y
RESTAURANTS 17 BIRCH & MAPLE 18
BLUE HERON CAFE & BAKERY
11 MAY FARM 12 NORCONK FARM 13 NORTH STAR ORGANICS
BREWERY 19
STORMCLOUD BREWING COMPANY
AND PEACHES
16 SLEEPING BEAR FARMS
CL ARE COUNT Y
OCEOL A COUNT Y
WINERY 20 ST. AMBROSE CELLARS
CL ARE COUNT Y
RETAIL STORE 21
MARKET BASKET
SPECIALTY PRODUCER 22
COOPER FAMILY SPREADS
BENZIE, MANISTEE, MISSAUKEE & WEXFORD COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS
RESTAURANTS BIRCH & MAPLE
3RD DAY FARM AND FARMERS MARKET
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APPLE VALLEY ORCHARDS
231-889-4343 11240 Milarch Road, Bear Lake
HARRIS FAMILY FARM
231-399-0399 727 Main Street, Frankfort
LAMAN FARM
231-778-2583 cafeblueheron2.com 304 N Mitchell Street, Cadillac
231-510-8455 7356 Indian Hill Road, Honor
BLUE HERON CAFE & BAKERY
231-383-2236 lamanfarm.com 5857 Indian Hill Road, Honor
BROWN'S POPLAR RIDGE ORCHARDS
231-889-3513 11317 Erdman Road, Onekama
CALVIN LUTZ FARMS
231-889-5594 calvinlutzfarms.com 8576 Chief Road, Kaleva
BREWERY
MAY FARM
STORMCLOUD BREWING COMPANY
231-352-5210 themayfarm.com 904 Adams Road, Frankfort
231-352-0118 stormcloudbrewing.com 303 Main Street, Frankfort
NORCONK FARM
WINERY
NORTH STAR ORGANICS
231-383-4262 stambrosecellars.com 841 South Pioneer Road, Beulah
PUTNEY'S BLUEBERRIES AND PEACHES
RETAIL STORE
SHILOH'S GARDEN
231-882-5041 marketbasketbeulah.com 187 N Michigan Avenue, Beulah
SLEEPING BEAR FARMS
SPECIALTY PRODUCER
231-326-3540 10004 Aral Road, Honor
CHAMPION HILL FARM
231-651-0682 championhillfarm.com 200 South Marshall Road, Beulah
ST. AMBROSE CELLARS
231-352-4865 northstarorganics.com 1139 Forrester Road, Frankfort
DOROTHY'S IRIS GARDEN
231-824-3328 5163 North Lucas Road, Manton
231-944-5486 4286 Raymond Road, Frankfort
FRIENDS FARM
231-839-8816 friendsministry.net 3728 South Morey Road, Lake City
MARKET BASKET
231-477-5961 10227 Coates Highway, Brethren
GROW BENZIE
231-882-9510 GrowBenzie.org 5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115), Benzonia
231-882-4456 sleepingbearfarms.com 971 South Pioneer Road, Beulah
COOPER FAMILY SPREADS
231-735-6363 12124 Griffith Road, Brethren
MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS 1801farm Frankfort
Cadillac Farmers Market
3rd Day Farm and Farmers Market
Cream Cup Dairy
Lake City
Cadillac Kaleva
End Road Farm Falmouth
Family Thyme Farm Buckley
Aral Peak Farms
Double L Farms
Fantail Farm
Bear Lake Farmers Market
Dutchman Tree Farms
Five Springs Farm
Honor
Bear Lake
Benson Corners Farm & Greenhouse
Cadillac
Manton
Earth Turtle Farm Honor
Cadillac
Earthwork Farm
Beulah Farmers Market
Echo Bend
Lake City
Beulah
Arcadia
Broad Farms
Eden Acres
Mesick
Harrietta
Brown Acres
Elberta Farmers Market
Marion
Brown's Orchard Bear Lake
Elberta
Benzonia
Bear Lake
Frankfort Farmers Market Frankfort
Gernaat Dairy Farms Falmouth
Greystone Gardens Honor
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
Grossnickle Farms
Loving Dove Farm
Harrietta Hills Trout Farm
Luft's Nursery
Kaleva
Harrietta
Bear Lake 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
Putney's U-Pick Berries
Narrow Gauge Farm
Quartz Farm
Copemish
Beulah
Nature's Acres Manton
North Country Farm Brethren
Olds Farm Mesick
PKS Heirloom Tomatoes and Produce Copemish
Platte River Gardens Interlochen
Pristine Acres
Benzonia Mesick
Rice Centennial Farm Benzonia
S&S Lamb McBain
Sorenson Farm Beulah
Stoney Field Farm Copemish
Urka Strawberry Farms Brethern
Wallin Ranch Up North Emu Thompsonville
Marion
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SEASONAL GUIDE
FRUIT
SPRING MAR
APR
Summer MAY
JUN
JUL
APPLES APRICOTS
JUL
BL ACKBERRIES BLUEBERRIES
JUL
CANTALOUPE CHERRIES
JUL
FALL AUG
SEP
OCT
AUG
SEP
OCT
AUG
SEP
AUG
SEP
AUG
SEP
OCT
GRAPES
SEP
OCT
AUG JUN
JUL
SEP
PLUMS
AUG
SEP
JUL
AUG
SEP
JUL
AUG
MAY
SASK ATOONS STRAWBERRIES WATERMELON
NOV
AUG AUG
RHUBARB
JAN
SEP
PEARS
RASPBERRIES
DEC
AUG SEP
PEACHES
NOV
AUG
CRANBERRIES
NECTARINES
winter
JUN
JUL AUG
SEP PRODUCE IN STORAGE
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PRODUCE IN STORAGE
VeggIes
SPRING MAR
APR
Summer MAY
JUN
JUL
FALL AUG
SEP
OCT
ARUGUL A
HOOP HOUSE
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
ASIAN GREENS
HOOP HOUSE
MAY
JUN
SEP
OCT
MAY
JUN
ASPARAGUS
winter NOV
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
BROCCOLI
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
OCT
NOV
OCT
NOV
CABBAGE
JUL
AUG
CARROTS
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
CAULIFLOWER
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
CELERY
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
HOOP
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
JUL
AUG
SEP
JUL
AUG
SEP
EGGPL ANT
JUL
AUG
SEP
GARLIC
JUL
AUG
GREEN BEANS
JUL
AUG
SEP
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
HOOP
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
AUG
SEP
OCT
AUG
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
COLL ARDS
HOOP HOUSE HOOP HOUSE
MAY
CORN CUCUMBERS
HOOP
K ALE
HOOP HOUSE
KOHLRABI LET TUCE
HOOP
LEEKS MUSHROOMS
MAY MAY
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
ONIONS PARSNIPS
APR
PEAS
MAY MAY
JUN
PEPPERS
JUL
POTATOES PUMPKINS RADISHES
HOOP
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
RUTABAGA SAL AD GREENS SCALLIONS SPINACH
HOOP HOUSE
MAY
HOOP HOUSE HOOP HOUSE
MAY
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
AUG
SEP
OCT
AUG
SEP
OCT
SEP
OCT
SUMMER SQUASH
JUL
AUG
WINTER SQUASH SWEET POTATOES TOMATOES TURNIPS
HOOP MAY
JUN
DEC
HOOP HOUSE
OCT
JUN
JUN
FEB
HOOP
JUN
CHARD
JAN
HOOP HOUSE
BEETS
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
DEC
HOOP HOUSE
DEC
JAN
FEB
NOV
NOV HOOP HOUSE HOOP HOOP HOUSE
NOV
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Community Farmers Markets
PAYMENT OPTIONS
SNAP Double Up Food Bucks WIC Project FRESH Senior Project FRESH Market FRESH Hoophouses for Health Prescription for Health
NW LOWER PENINSUL A
MONDAY Ellsworth Farmers Market
2–5:30 PM, Mid June–Mid Oct
GROW BENZIE FARMERS MARKET–BENZONIA 2–6 PM, June-Aug
THE VILLAGE AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS FARMERS MARKET– TRAVERSE CITY 2–6 PM, May–Oct
TUESDAY Cadillac Farmers Market 8 AM–4:30 PM, June-Oct
GLEN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, June-Sept
Honor Farmers & Flea-Market
THURSDAY Alden Farmers Market 4–8 PM, June-Oct
CHARLEVOIX FARMERS MARKET Summer: 8 AM–1 PM Fall: 3–6 PM Mid May–Mid Nov
East Jordan Farmers Market
9 AM–1 PM, Mid May–Sept
Elberta Farmers Market
8 AM–12:30 PM, May-Labor Day 9 AM–12 PM, Labor Day-Oct
Ellsworth Farmers Market
2–5:30 PM, Mid June–Mid Oct
LELAND FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, June-Aug
MANCELONA FARMERS MARKET 3–7 PM, May-Oct
9 AM–3 PM, June–Sept
KALKASKA FARMERS MARKET 2–6 PM, May-Sept
Pellston Farmers Market 4:30–6:30 PM, June-Oct
WEDNESDAY Boyne City Farmers Market
Summer: 8 AM–1 PM
Harbor Springs Farmers Market
9 AM–1 PM, June-Dec
SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET– TRAVERSE CITY 8 AM–12 PM, June-Oct
FRIDAY Bear Lake Farmers Market 2–6 PM, May-Oct
Cadillac Farmers Market 8 AM–4:30 PM, June-Oct
CTAC Artisan & Farmers Market–Petoskey 10 AM–1 PM, Oct-June
ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET 8 AM–12 PM, June-Oct
FIFE LAKE FARMERS MARKET 6–8 PM, Late May-Oct
NORTHPORT FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, June-Sept
Petoskey Farmers Market 8:30 AM–1 PM, June-Sept
SATURDAY Beulah Farmers Market 8 AM–12 PM, May-July
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Interlochen Farmers Market 9 AM–2 PM, May-Oct
9 AM–1 PM, June-Sept
Boyne City Farmers Market Summer: 8 AM–1 PM Winter: 9 AM–12 PM
Central Lake Farmers Market
9 AM–1 PM, June-Oct
Ellsworth Farmers Market 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, May–Oct
EMPIRE FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, June-Sept
FIFE LAKE FARMERS MARKET
9 AM–1 PM, Late May-Oct
Frankfort Farmers Market 9 AM–2 PM, May-Mid Oct
Harbor Springs Farmers Market
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9 AM–1 PM, May 25-Dec
Manistee Farmers Market 9 AM–1 PM, May-Oct
Manton Mill Farmers Market 9 AM–1 PM, June-Oct
Old Town Emmet Farmers Market
9 AM–1 PM, June–Oct
SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET–TRAVERSE CITY 7:30 AM–12 PM, May-Oct
SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, May-Oct
THE VILLAGE AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS FARMERS MARKET– TRAVERSE CITY 10 AM–2 PM, Nov–April
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NE LOWER PENINSUL A
TUESDAY
UPPER PENINSUL A
FRIDAY
Onaway Farmers Market 9 AM–1 PM, July-Sept
WEDNESDAY ALPENA FARMERS MARKET Mich-e-ke-wis Park: 8AM–1PM, June-Nov
CHEBOYGAN FARMERS MARKET
Festival Square: 8 AM–1 PM, June-Oct
GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET 8 AM–2 PM, April-Nov
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET AuSable Shoreline Park: 9 AM–2 PM, May-Oct
THURSDAY GRAYLING FARMERS MARKET 10 AM–5 PM, June-Oct
Onaway Farmers Market 3–6 PM, July-Sept
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Au Gres Downtown Farmers Market
10 AM–3 PM, July-Sept
ROGERS CITY FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–12 PM, June-Sept
Newberry Farmers Market
GLADSTONE FARMERS MARKET
4–6 PM, June-Oct
3–6 PM, May-Sept
Rapid River Farmers Market 3–6 PM, June-Oct
TUESDAY DOWNTOWN HOUGHTON
SATURDAY ALPENA FARMERS MARKET
Mich-e-ke-wis Park: 8 AM–1 PM, June-Nov Alpena Mall: 10 AM–2 PM, Nov-June
ARA FARM MARKET 9 AM–12:30 PM, May-Oct
CHEBOYGAN FARMERS MARKET
City Hall: 10 AM–1 PM, March-June Festival Square: 8 AM–1 PM, June-Oct
GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET 8 AM–2 PM, April-Nov
FARMERS MARKET 3–6 PM, June-Oct
Ironwood Township Farmers Market 4–6 PM, July-Oct
Munising Farmers & Artisans Market 4–7 PM, May-Oct
Pickford Farmers Market 3–6 PM, May-Oct
WEDNESDAY Baraga County Farmers Market – Baraga Location 3–6 PM, June-Oct
Hubbard Lake Farmers Market
9 AM–12 PM, May-Oct
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET Tawas City Gateway Park: 8 AM–1 PM, May-Oct
Roscommon Village Farmers Market
10 AM–3 PM, May-Sept
Curtis Farmers Market 2–5 PM, July-Sept
DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE FARMERS MARKET 5–7 PM, June-Sept
ESCANABA
FARMERS MARKET 3–6 PM, May-Oct
Manistique Farmers Market 4–6 PM, May-Sept
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NEGAUNEE FARMERS &
CRAFTERS MARKET
Miners Park, 4–7 PM, June-Sept
SAULT STE. MARIE
FARMERS MARKET 4–6:30 PM, May-Oct
U.P.
THURSDAY BAYSIDE FARMERS
MARKET – ST. IGNACE 4–7 PM, July-Sept
HANNAHVILLE FARMERS MARKET
NW
THURSDAY
MONDAY
NE
11:30 AM–3:30 PM, July-Oct
FRIDAY
Depot Park Farmers & Artisans Market 4–6:30 PM, July-Oct
SATURDAY Baraga County Farmers Market – L’Anse Location 9 AM–12 PM, June-Oct
DE TOUR VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET 10 AM–1 PM, May-Oct
DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, May-Oct
Engadine Farmers Market 9 AM–12 PM, July-Sept
ESCANABA
FARMERS MARKET 8 AM–12 PM, May-Oct
Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market 8 AM–12 PM, June-Oct
Lake Linden Farmers Market 10 AM–2 PM, July-Oct
M&M FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET 9 AM–12 AM, year round
Main Street Calumet Market 10 AM–2 PM, June-Oct
Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market 9 AM–12 PM, June-Sept
SAULT STE. MARIE FARMERS MARKET
9:30 AM–12 PM, May-Oct
SUNDAY LES CHENEAUX FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET 9:40 AM–2 PM, year round
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W HAT’S OLD IS NEW:
edible FLOWERS ERICA BLOOM Growing Hope
inspire a new palate while honoring old traditions Edible flowers transform dishes and awaken our five senses in a single bite. For chefs and restaurants experimenting with new flavors, edible flowers add more than just a pop of color to a meal, they contribute hints of sweetness or even spice. In Michigan, flowers like nasturtiums and rose petals show up in salads, vinaigrettes, and desserts at fine dining restaurants and trendy pop-ups. They are whipped, mashed, candied, and used as garnishes, proving that the seed-bearing parts of many plants are making a comeback as a culinary showstopper. While many of us view eating a brightly colored petal or bud in our appetizer soup as a rebellion from our traditional American gastronomy, cultures across the world have been incorporating edible flowers into their recipes and medicine for centuries. Some of the earliest mentions of edible flowers are from ancient Egypt where people ate the blue lotus for its sedative effects. In places like China and Japan, chrysanthemum petals have been ladled into soup and made into teas for over a thousand years. And in Mexico, squash blossoms are no stranger to encasing vegetables and cheese, illuminating people’s taste buds for generations. Meiko Krishok, co-founder of Detroit’s Guerrilla Foods and mobile restaurant, The Pink Flamingo, is one of those chefs challenging status-quo flavors by using traditional ingredients. “Flowers provide contrast, visually and flavor wise. Using a flower is like using the whole purpose of a plant—the seeds and reproductive life—it’s a sacred thing,” she says.
Like many chefs establishing a deeper relationship with the food they create, Meiko describes cooking with flowers as something much more than aesthetics, it’s a connection to the plant and the person who picked the flower by hand. Many indigenous peoples worldwide have used flowers for their nutritional and medicinal properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, flowers like honeysuckle have been vital as anti-inflammatories. Similar to how eating fruits and vegetables provides nutritious benefits because of their diverse colors, flowers, too, provide minerals and antioxidants depending on their color. Research has shown that purple violas and pink dianthus have high levels of potassium, while cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli and kale have edible flowers high in antioxidants. While there are plenty of health benefits to eating edible flowers, don’t just gobble up the nearest bouquet. Flowers should be consumed moderately, and with proper identification. Many flowers are only good if very fresh and really just the petals or sometimes buds are actually edible. It’s ill advised to eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers as they could be sprayed with pesticides or sometimes even dyed. The best places to find edible flowers are at your local farmers’ markets, farm stands, or specialty grocery stores. Make sure to clean them by washing them gently in a bowl of cold water and letting them air dry. Or, start your own native edible flower and herb garden and become, as Meiko Krishok says, “connected to the whole essence of the plant.”
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OF EDIBLE FLOWERS
Calendula
Bachelor Buttons
Petals are plucked and can be sprinkled on a wide variety of savory salads, dishes or desserts. Colors range from vivid oranges and yellows to pastel shades and soft pink.
Cornflower blossoms and leaves are used topically and internally. The medicinal value is primarily as an anti-inflammatory. Taken as an herbal tea, it is known to aid in soothing stomach ulcers, while rinsing the mouth with the tea can be helpful in healing sores or bleeding gums.
Often considered one of the top medicinal flowers, Calendula’s bright petals have been used in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine for years. Known especially for treating a wide range of skin conditions topically, research is also confirming Calendula to be helpful in reducing tumor cells in a number of cancers and it is also used for its anti-viral properties.
Red Clover
Red clover blossoms are best known for supporting women throughout their ever changing cycles by balancing hormonal shifts and preventing mood swings. The blossoms are rich in isoflavones, which are similar to estrogen. Many women use red clover blossoms in the form of a tea to help ease hot flashes, breast tenderness and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). They are also being used to help prevent or heal a number of other conditions both internally and externally. The tiny petals can be plucked and sprinkled on a salad or dessert as they have a delicately sweet flavor. Or, the whole blossoms can be dropped into hot water for tea.
Bachelor buttons, also known as Cornflowers, are high in calcium, folate, ascorbic acid, antioxidants and tannins. This herb comes in a variety of hues from periwinkle to pinks and white.
The blossoms have also been used as a tonic or bitter, for stimulating the liver and gallbladder. Women have also used cornflowers for menstrual discomforts, vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections as the plant has antibiotic and antiseptic qualities.
Basil Blossoms
Most culinary herbs are used primarily for their leaves, and when the plant goes to blossom we tend to quickly cut it off to promote energy into the leaves. Herbal blossoms hold the flavor of the herb and make a delightfully beautiful addition to any salad or savory dish. This holds true for all common culinary herbs like: oregano, thyme, cilantro and rosemary. Consider allowing some shoots to go to blossom and try them in tea and salads.
Lavender
Most people are familiar with the aroma of lavender and it’s soothing and calming effect on the nervous system. It is helpful in alleviating or reducing stress, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Women often use it for PMS symptoms, and it is very helpful prior to dental treatments, or situations that are anticipated to be stressful. Lavender oil has antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties and is highly regarded in the skin and beauty industries. It is most commonly used in fragrances, soaps and shampoos. The blossoms can be added to teas or in a wide variety of prepared foods.
Research has shown that purple violas and pink dianthus have high levels of potassium
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Creamy Bean & Kale Soup AMY HEIKKINEN
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INGREDIENTS 7 red potatoes, chopped into 1 inch pieces & boiled to aldente 7 cups chicken stock ½ Tbsp thyme ¾ tsp rosemary 1 bay leaf ¾ tsp salt ¾ tsp pepper 1 large yellow onion, diced
NEED PHOTOS
4-6 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil
3 cups cooked cannellini beans 1 cup frozen green beans, chopped (from summer) 1 cup frozen kale, chopped (from summer)
DIRECTIONS Pre-boil potatoes and pre-cook beans (or used canned beans in a pinch) Add olive oil to the pot and saute the garlic and onion until soft - a little color is fine, but no need to caramelize. Add chicken stock, potatoes and dry seasonings and bring to a simmer. Puree half the cannellini beans and then add both the pure and whole beans to the pot. Finally, add frozen green beans and kale. Let simmer for an hour at 165 degrees and you are ready to serve!
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CSA's & Farm Viability
Subscription boxes are all the rage right now, from prepared meal services to monthly shipments of natural beauty products. With Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes, you can get the same thrill. Farms fill boxes full of fresh fruits and vegetables that subscribers pick up on a weekly basis. CSA models accomplish many goals for the community food system: increasing access to fresh produce, improving the local economy, and reducing health care costs to the CSA subscribers. The farms also benefit from the income of subscription fees early in the season when costs are high. To better understand the impact on farm businesses, the Michigan Statewide CSA Working Group conducted a survey with the support of the Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and Michigan State Extension. Garrett Ziegler, Community Food Systems and Sustainable Tourism Educator at MSU Extension shared some of the results with Taste the Local Difference. So what did we learn? Ziegler states, “CSA Farms are as unique as ever in Michigan. CSA farmers are young, predominantly women, and well educated with most having 4 years or more college education with only 30% having degrees related to agriculture.”
Michigan CSA Farms facts
Michigan CSA family farms
have been around from
1 to 187 years, the average working
farm’s lifespan is
15.3 years 67%
of Michigan CSA Farms are new farmers (operating 10 years or less)
The average CSA farm size is
59 acres
with 56% of farms producing on 20 acres (or less ) each year These are considered small farms
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Highlights from MIFFS Report FARM TO FOOD PANTRY
Access of West Michigan has been operating a Farm to Food Pantry Program for four years available at five sites in low-income neighborhoods in Kent County. The vision for the Farm to Panty program is simple; it aims to address food insecurity, the state of being without reliable access to sufficient and high quality affordable, nutritious food, by increasing access to locally grown fruits and vegetables by investing in local farmers and partnering with food pantry resource centers.
FARM TO WORKSITE
Taste the Local Difference (TLD) cultivates the relationship between CSA farms and workplaces introducing a new employee wellness program. The CSA farm shares are delivered directly to the worksite and all participating employers offer payroll deduction for employees reducing the financial burden. Tricia Phelps, TLD CEO states, “We have the potential to use the CSA model as a tangible way for employers to enhance employee health, while opening new markets for our farmers.”
SUBSIDIZED CSA MODEL WITH AN URBAN FARM IN DETROIT Oakland Ave Urban Farm (OAUF) operates a CSA model that offers families who also receive food assistance a weekly box of produce for 20 weeks. This fully subsidized CSA is a partnership with the Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) with funding provided through MEC as a grant from the Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan coalition. Changing the way families who receive food assistance get their food is a big challenge, moving them from a standard delivery of processed and canned foods to a box of produce directly from the urban farm takes time to manage but has been both valuable and effective.
Farmers are ready to grow the pie of local eaters. Ziegler shares, “Farmers understand they are working in a very competitive marketplace and are aware that ‘early CSA adopters’ in their regions are engaged and will continue to obtain their food directly from them.” This means that the current market may be close to saturation. So how do we move the needle and open up more opportunities for all community members to explore produce direct from local farms? Lauren Marquardt, Director of Development and Services at MIFFS, shares insights into these novel approaches. She states, “A challenge that MIFFS continues to think about is how to increase access to affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables without harming the business of limited resource producers who are farming and living within those same at risk communities.” MIFFS produced the report, “How Can Community Supported Agriculture Improve Wellness? An Exploration of Physical, Social, and Economic Health,” with support from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and members of the Michigan CSA Working Group. Paula Martin, MS, RDN, LDN is the Community Health Coordinator for Taste the Local Difference and on staff at the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities as one of their food and farming policy specialists linking the dots between farms, food & health.
Here’s a link to the MIFFS CSA Report: bit.ly/miffscsareport
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OLD HICKORY BEEFALO FARM OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET OPEN SKY ORGANIC FARM
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PARSONS FARM
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COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET
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PROVIDENCE ORGANIC FARM & MARKET
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DARNIT CHAR'S ICELANDIC WOOL-N-SHEEP FARM
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DUERKSEN TURKEY FARM
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BEE WELL MEAD & CIDER
MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY
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SHORT'S BREWING
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COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET
RODGER'S GRASS FED BEEF
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FRISKE ORCHARDS FARM MARKET
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ROYAL FARMS
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GRAIN TRAIN CO-OP - BOYNE CITY
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SHETLER FAMILY DAIRY
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FARM TO DOOR MARKET
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SPIRIT OF WALLOON
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FARMER WHITE'S
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UNDERTOE FARM
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FLYNN ORCHARDS
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WILD BLUE YONDER FARM
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FRISKE ORCHARDS FARM MARKET
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ZIIBIMIJWANG FARM
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FROG HOLLOW FARM
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INTERWATER FARMS
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JOHNECHECK SWEET CORN FARM
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KALKASKA FARMERS MARKET
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KEI-JU FARM
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KING ORCHARDS - CENTRAL LAKE
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KING ORCHARDS - KEWADIN
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LAKESIDE FARM
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OLESON'S FOOD STORE CHARLEVOIX
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OLESON'S FOOD STORE PETOSKEY
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PLATH'S MEATS - PETOSKEY
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TOSKI SANDS MARKET & WINE SHOP
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CHERRY REPUBLIC STORE CHARLEVOIX
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CROOKED TREE BREADWORKS
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CURREY FARMS PURE MAPLE SYRUP
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HARWOOD GOLD MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTS & CAFE
CITY PARK GRILL JULIENNE TOMATOES PALETTE BISTRO ROAST & TOAST COFFEE AND CAFE
FOOD TRUCK HAPPY'S TACO SHOP
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EMMET, CHARLEVOIX, ANTRIM & KALKASKA COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS BEAR CREEK ORGANIC FARM
231-487-2791 bearcreekorganicfarm.com 4012 Atkins Road, Petoskey
BIG MEDICINE RANCH
FARM TO DOOR MARKET
231-886-0416 farmtodoormarket.com 3728 Mancelona Road, Mancelona
FARMER WHITE'S
LAKESIDE FARM
231-675-6400 lakesidefarmboyne.com 06255 Zenith Heights Road, Boyne City
LEE FAMILY FARM
231-463-8836 bigmedicinecoffee.com 7610 Farrell Road, Ellsworth
231-632-1500 farmerwhites.com 11373 South US 31, Williamsburg
231-342-2385 7357 Satterly Lake Road, Mancelona
BLACKBIRD GARDENS
FLYNN ORCHARDS
231-539-8203 localeatsdelivery.com 650 Milton Road, Pellston
231-348-3044 blackbirdgardens.net 916 Blackbird Road, Petoskey
231-886-0416 flynnorchards.com 3728 Mancelona Road, Mancelona
BLISS GARDENS FARM AND COMMUNITY KITCHEN
FRISKE ORCHARDS FARM MARKET
231-838-3859 Blissgardens.wordpress.com 5322 Hill Road, Cross Village
BLISS VALLEY FARM
231-537-0000 700 E Sturgeon Bay Trail, Levering
BLUESTEM FARM
231-459-8968 bluestemfarm.net 4218 M 32, East Jordan
CHARLEVOIX FARMERS MARKET
231-547-3253 charlevoixmi.gov/338/Farmers-Market 408 Bridge Street, Charlevoix
COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET
231-347-4056 coveyouscenicfarm.com 4160 US 131 South, Petoskey
DARNIT CHAR'S ICELANDIC WOOL-N-SHEEP FARM
231-886-0989 darnitchars.com 2421 Tyler Road, Kalkaska
231-599-2604 friske.com 10743 US 31 North, Ellsworth
FROG HOLLOW FARM
305-915-9158 froghollow.farm 2750 N M 75, Boyne City
LOCAL EATS DELIVERY
MANCELONA FARMERS MARKET
231-886-0416 25 William Street, Mancelona
MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY
231-487-9058 mmsyrup.com 4454 Atkins Road, Petoskey
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RODGER'S GRASS FED BEEF
231-633-0664 buylocalbeef.blogspot.com 9240 Cemetery Road, Alden
ROYAL FARMS
231-599-3222 RoyalFarmsInc.com 10445 US 31, Ellsworth
JOHNECHECK SWEET CORN FARM 231-582-7947 TenderSweetCorn.com 06902 Camp Daggett Road, Boyne City
OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET
231-258-8216 shetlermilk.com 5436 Tyler Road SE, Kalkaska
OPEN SKY ORGANIC FARM
231-388-3737 spiritofwalloon.com 06255 Zenith Heights Road, Boyne City
PARSONS FARM
231-676-4813 undertoefarm.com 13407 Winters Road, Kewadin
KALKASKA FARMERS' MARKET
231-258-9191 downtownkalkaska.com 384 S Cedar St, Kalkaska
KEI-JU FARM
231-838-6057 4128 Hiawatha Trail, Petoskey
231-347-3769 oldtownemmetfarmmarket.com 900 Emmet Street, Petoskey
231-675-5452 openskyorganicfarm.com 5200 Zmikly Road, Pellston
SHETLER FAMILY DAIRY
SPIRIT OF WALLOON
UNDERTOE FARM
WILD BLUE YONDER FARM
KING ORCHARDS
231-676-8593 3515 Shumaker Road, Bellaire
ZIIBIMIJWANG FARM Read about the legacy of Parson’s Farm on page 27 and join us for farm tours every weekend May-October. Enjoy the fun all summer long with U-Pick Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Apricots and Apples. Offering a wide range of fruit and vegetables, fresh baked goods and cherry products. 877-937-5464 kingorchards.com 4620 N M-88, Central Lake 986 US-31, Kewadin
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231-599-2020 providenceorganicfarm.com 5691 North M 88, Central Lake
989-390-4574 michigan-beefalo.com/Jackson.html 10598 Fletcher Road SE, Fife Lake
DUERKSEN TURKEY FARM
ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET
We offer 200 varieties of certified organic produce through our on-farm market, CSA shares, retail co-ops and community farmers markets. Living soil, thriving plants, healthy people!
INTERWATER FARMS
231-264-8291 10877 US 31, Williamsburg
231-587-8267 duerksenturkeyfarm.com 7214 M 66 Highway, Mancelona
231-264-8202 elkrapidschamber.org 305 US Highway 31, Elk Rapids
PROVIDENCE ORGANIC FARM & MARKET
231-547-2038 harwoodgold.com 61 Parsons Road, Charlevoix Ziibimijwang Farm is committed to improving the welfare of the Odawa community through sustainable agriculture and indigenous food systems! 231-881-3040 5055 E Gill Road, Carp Lake
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231-350-7174 beewellmeadery.com 116 N Bridge Street, Bellaire
231-599-2604 friske.com 10743 US 31 North, Ellsworth
CITY PARK GRILL
231-347-0101 cityparkgrill.com 432 E Lake Street, Petoskey
GRAIN TRAIN CO-OP BOYNE CITY
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231-439-9250 juliennetomatoes.com 421 Howard Street, Petoskey
MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY
231-487-9058 mmsyrup.com 4454 Atkins Road, Petoskey
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231-459-4522 graintrain.coop 104 S Park Street, Boyne City
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CURREY FARMS PURE MAPLE SYRUP
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231-498-2300 shortsbrewing.com 121 N Bridge Street, Bellaire
231-347-7767 roastandtoast.com 309 E Lake Street, Petoskey
CROOKED TREE BREADWORKS
888-591-8688 or 231-347-9574 breadworks.com 2264 M 119, Petoskey
231-347-2381 graintrain.coop 220 E Mitchell Street, Petoskey
PALETTE BISTRO
231-348-3321 palettebistro.com 321 Bay Street, Petoskey
231-437-3600 221 Bridge Strett, Charlevoix
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231-439-9911 olesonsfoods.com 2000 N US 31, Petoskey
517-304-8193 curreyfarms.com 5358 Barnard Road, Charlevoix
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FOOD TRUCK
RETAIL STORES
HAPPY'S TACO SHOP
COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET
231-330-9408 happystacoshop.com The Back Lot, Petoskey
HARWOOD GOLD MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTS & CAFE
231-348-8100 plathsmeats.com 2200 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey
231-373-3044 harwoodgold.com 230 Bridge Street, Charlevoix
TOSKI SANDS MARKET & WINE SHOP
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231-347-1571 toskisandsmarket.com 2294 M-119, Petoskey
231-347-4056 coveyouscenicfarm.com 4160 US 131 South, Petoskey
231-622-9063 herballodge.com PO Box 62, Petoskey
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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
Best Farm Ellsworth
Biehl's Circle B Turkey Ranch Mancelona
Bill's Farm Market Petoskey
Birgy's Farm Fife Lake
Bliss Farmers Market Levering
Bolt's Farm Charlevoix
Boyne City Farmers Market Boyne City
Buckwheat's Market Garden Central Lake
Central Lake Farmers Market Central Lake
Circle Herb Farm East Jordan
Cole Farm Mancelona
Coleman Centennial Farm Kewadin
Conant's Maplehurst Farms Central Lake
Country Apple Farm Market Petoskey
Cradle Knoll Farm Levering
CTAC Artisans & Farmers Market Petoskey
Daybreak Dreamfarm
Fiddlehead Farm
Maple Crest Farm
Golden Hop Farm
Maple River Farm
Harbor Springs Farmers Market Howling Moon Farm
Nad's Nursery
Plum Valley Farm
Nev'r Done Farm
Porcupine Hollow Farm
Pellston
Charlevoix
Harbor Springs
Fife Lake
John Cross Fisheries Charlevoix
Kalchik Farm Bellaire
East Jordan
Kastanu Farm
East Jordan Farmers Market
Pellston Farmers Market
Scheel Family Farm & Flour Mill
Pellston
Pine Ridge Farm
Matchett Sheep Farm
Strawberry Fields Farm Market
Pitchfork Farms
Alden
Charlevoix Fife Lake Kalkaska
North Wind Gardens
Harbor Springs
Northwind Farms
Pellston
Kalkaska Petoskey Alden
Central Lake
Raven's Roost Farm Bellaire
Kewadin
Resort Gardens
Kitchen Farms
Rocky Top Farms
East Jordan
Elmira
Old Glory Heritage Farm
Ellsworth Farmers Market
Lavender Hill Farms
Peaceful Valley Farm
Ellsworth
Kewadin
Boyne City
Alden
Petoskey
Petoskey
Kalkaska
SunRazed Farm Fife Lake
Two Acre Farm Harbor Springs
Vanloozen Family Farm Levering
Vermeersch Farms Central Lake
Petoskey
Ellsworth
Russ-Stick Acres Mancelona
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TAIGA FARM AND VINEYARDS Ironwood / Army
NE MICHIGAN BIXEL FAMILY FARM Herron / Air Force
GRACE ACRES Alpena / Navy
K&O FARMS Vanderbilt
NEW SUN FARM
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Levering / Navy Marion / Army
GREY HARE INN VINEYARD BED & BREAKFAST Traverse City
HOLMESTEAD FARM Traverse City / Army
LAMAN FARM Honor
LEE FAMILY FARM Mancelona
PINE ROW FARM Rothbury / Army
WILD BLUE YONDER FARM Bellaire / Air Force
Lansing / Army
Webberville / Army
Charlotte / Marines
HILLCREST FARMS Eaton Rapids / Army
REEVES BLUEBERRY FARM Ithaca / Air Force
Genesee / Marines Gregory
Genesee / Navy
HUFFMAN'S HOMESTEAD
Swartz Creek / Marines
LAETUS PULLUS FARM Perry / Army
LARRY'S CAPSAICIN SENSATIONS Wayne / Navy
MCCALLUM'S ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL St. Clair / Navy
NEW EARTH MICRO FARM
Tuscola / Air Force
PEACEFUL MEADOWS FARM Genesee / Air Force
YOUNGBLOOD VINEYARD Ray / Marines
As the program grows, more schools are looking to apply. To ensure your school has a competitive application, consider the following tips: 1. Learn About the Program and Determine Your Eligibility. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program? Are you located in prosperity region 2, 4, 6, 8, or 9? Yes to both questions means you are eligible to apply. Look for news this summer to see if the program has expanded to an even larger geographic region. Brush up on program specifics at tencentsmichigan.org. 2. Gather Information to Support Your Application. Applications are typically due in August, so start collecting information now. List out how you will source, prepare, and menu Michigan produce for your school meals. Consider the techniques and equipment you will use. 3. Plan Your Marketing and Outreach. Brainstorm ideas for how you can market and promote Michigan grown products in your school. Consider the types of educational activities you could carry out to increase student knowledge and consumption of Michigan grown produce and legumes. Who could help you? Can you track or evaluate any of these activities? 4. Refine Your Ask. Whatever funding you apply for, remember you will have to match it. Start small—you don’t have to apply for full funding. 5. Reach Out, Stay Connected, Get Involved. Have questions? Need support? Visit the program’s “Tools for Schools” page (tencentsmichigan.org/toolsforschools), reach out to the 10 Cents a Meal team, and join the 10 Cents a Meal Network (tencentsmichigan.org/join). Share 10 Cents Resources with your community and encourage them to sign on in support (tencentsmichigan.org/supporters) and contact their state legislators.
Cultivating Strong Children and Communities KELLY WILSON
Director of Community Partners
Healthy food for kids? Check! New markets for farmers? Check! Increased flexibility for schools? Check! The 10 Cents A Meal For School Kids & Farms pilot program provides all this and more across Michigan. By matching up to 10 cents per school meal, Michigan’s K-12 education budget funds this pilot program for purchasing Michigan grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Participating schools offer greater diversity in their fruit and vegetable choices (i.e. purple cauliflower, colored carrots, fresh berries), engage students in taste tests and other educational activities, reduce their food waste, and build relationships with area farmers. Students at these schools consume more fresh fruits and vegetables and farmers in these communities connect to new, stable markets. The program has deep impacts, bipartisan support and is a win for school kids, schools, farmers and our local communities.
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Local leaders ALEX PALZEWICZ
Upper Peninsula Michigan Local Food Coordinator
“I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to better service and my health to better living; for my club, my community, my country and my world.”
The 4-H pledge boasts a clear messages with a contagious rhythm. 4-H is a national youth development organization with programs ranging from animal sciences to engineering to textile arts. Over 200,000 kids in Michigan are involved with a 4-H program in their area, organized by Michigan State University Extension. As a kid I studied cuts of meat, analyzed weight gain and hand delivered letters to potential buyers as a part of 4-H livestock projects. I didn’t realize it then, but in those experiences, I gained my passion and love for local food and the community surrounding it. That was years ago, and as I’ve returned to my Upper Peninsula roots, I find there are some amazing new 4-H programs connecting local food to youth. For example, Liz Wiener, MSU 4-H Program Coordinator for Alger County, helped coordinate the creation of Spice Up Your Life 4-H Club, which focuses on teaching kids how to cook tasty and healthy meals for their families. “Now more than ever kids seem to want to know where their food is coming from and what’s going into what they’re eating,” says Wiener. Spreading this knowledge can only lead to larger understanding throughout the region, Wiener adds.
Likewise, the World Food Prize Michigan Youth, an innovative collaboration between MSU 4-H and the World Food Prize Foundation, brings together youth to discuss local food and grand global challenges. In 2018, over thirty teens from Superior Central High School in the Central Upper Peninsula, participated by writing a short research paper focused on one of twenty key factors that affects food security in a developing country of their choice. Not only does this put food related issues in front of our youth but allows them an opportunity to expand their own cultural understanding in relation to, as well as beyond food. Brian Wibby, the MSU Extension 4-H Educator in Marquette comments, “the young people I work with have a keen interest in helping people (in their community) to understand where food comes from. The U.P. is isolated from (conventional) food systems and youth understand and value their role and responsibility.” Clearly, the numerous programs and opportunities for youth in 4-H truly represent the multitude of careers and opportunities surrounding food systems. 4-H is where young people can make a lifelong connection with food in their community and the world. In my TLD Role, I now find myself working with those whom I once shared a show ring with, as well as so many other local food entrepreneurs for my community, my Upper Peninsula region, my country and my world.
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BAY MILLS/BRIMLEY FARMERS MARKET
RED 8 GALLOWAY'S CLAY RANCH
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BEE WISE FARMS NORTH
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12 SKI COUNTRY FARM
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DUTCHER FARM FARENDY FARMS
LES CHENEAUX FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET MACKINAC GRASS FED BEEF SAULT STE. MARIE
13 SWEET GRASS FARMS 14 SWEETEN FARMS
RESTAURANTS & BARS
N BREWERY & DISTILLERY
15 1852 GRILL ROOM
24
TAHQUAMENON FALLS BREWERY & PUB
16 BISTRO ON THE GREENS
25
LES CHENEAUX DISTILLERS
AT MISSION 17 CHIANTI POINT RESORT
18 CUP OF THE DAY 19
HOTEL IROQUOIS ON THE BEACH
20 ICE HOUSE BBQ & BAR
RETAIL STORES 26
APPLECORE GENERAL STORE
27
DOUD'S MARKET
28
THE NARLEY WHALE FISH MARKET
KARL'S CUISINE,
21 WINERY & BREWERY 22 NORTH OF CHICAGO PIZZA ROUND ISLAND
23 BAR & GRILL
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 29
LES CHENEAUX COFFEE ROASTERS
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SUPERIOR COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY
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EASTERN U.P. FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS BAY MILLS/BRIMLEY FARMERS MARKET
906-248-8314 11386 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley
BAYSIDE FARMER'S MARKET
LES CHENEAUX FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
90-322-7501 3206 W Cedar Road, Hessel
MACKINAC GRASS FED BEEF
906-643-6950 stignace.com 13 S State Street, St Ignace
906-298-1246 mackinacgrassfedbeef.com n1026 Martin Lake Road, St Ignace
BEE WISE FARMS NORTH
SAULT STE. MARIE FARMERS MARKET
517-492-7474 beewisefarms.com M-28, Newberry
906-630-7414 201 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie
COLLINS FARM
SKI COUNTRY FARM
906-647-2011 lswoolen.com 1628 W Townline Rd, Pickford
906-630-7414 skicountryfarm.com 2281 W 7 Mile Road, Sault Ste. Marie
DE TOUR VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
SWEET GRASS FARMS
906-297-5471 detourcommunity.org 178 S Ontario Street, De Tour Village
DUTCHER FARM
906-297-2120 25525 S Angora Road, Goetzville
FARENDY FARMS
989-429-9914 8744 E Olson Road, Sault Ste. Marie
GALLOWAY'S RED CLAY RANCH
906-322-7501 5696 W Townline Road, Pickford
906-647-1110 2042 East Bishop Road, Pickford
SWEETEN FARMS
765-346-8183 sweetenhayfarm.com 12248 S Bound Road, Dafter
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RESTAURANTS & BARS
BREWERY
1852 GRILL ROOM
TAHQUAMENON FALLS BREWERY & PUB
906-847-3347 1852GrillRoom.com 6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island
BISTRO ON THE GREENS
906-847-3000 missionpoint.com/restaurants One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island
CUP OF THE DAY
906-635-7272 cupoftheday.com 406 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie
CHIANTI AT MISSION POINT RESORT
906-847-3000 missionpoint.com/restaurants One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island
HOTEL IROQUOIS ON THE BEACH
906-847-3321 iroquoishotel.com The Carriage House Restaurant, 7485 Main St, Mackinac Island
ICE HOUSE BBQ & BAR
906-847-3347 icehousemackinac.com 6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island
KARL'S CUISINE, WINERY & BREWERY
906-492-3300 tahquamenonfallsbrewery.com Barrett Camp 33 Inc, Newberry
DISTILLERY LES CHENEAUX DISTILLERY, BREWERY & RESTAURANT
906-484-1213 lescheneauxdistillers.com 172 S Meridian Street, Cedarville
RETAIL STORES APPLECORE GENERAL STORE
906-484-7080 applecoregeneralstore.com 708 W M-134, Cedarville
DOUD'S MARKET
906-847-3444 doudsmarket.com 7200 Main Street, Mackinac Island
THE NARLEY WHALE FISH MARKET
906-484-3474 narleywhale.com 54 W M 134, Cedarville
906-253-1900 karlscuisine.com 447 W Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS
NORTH OF CHICAGO PIZZA
LES CHENEAUX COFFEE ROASTERS
906-635-1112 northofchicagopizza.com 1000 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie
ROUND ISLAND BAR & GRILL
906-847-3000 missionpoint.com/restaurants One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island
616-212-7534 lescheneauxcoffeeroasterScom 1420 S Dumler Lane, Cedarville
SUPERIOR COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY
906-203-7804 superiorcoffeeroasting.com 2611 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie
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The U.P. FOOD EXCHANGE (UPFE, The Exchange) is the
Upper Peninsula’s region-wide organization that connects the various food system work being done in communities, all across its vast and diverse landscape. Partners include the Marquette Food Co-op, Western UP Planning and Development Region, Taste the Local Difference, MSU Extension and many more. UPFE serves as a resource portal for farmers, businesses and individuals looking to connect with and actively participate in their local food systems. The Exchange coordinates local food transactions through an online marketplace that links U.P. farmers with institutions and businesses. Additionally, UPFE offers assistance with farm to school programs, community food policies, and other education efforts.
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CASE COUNTRY FARM
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DEBACKER FAMILY DAIRY DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE FARMERS MARKET
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ECHOLIGHT FARM
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ELMCREST ACRES
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ESCANABA FARMER'S MARKET
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EVER YIELDING ACRES
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GLADSTONE FARMERS MARKET
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GRAND MARAIS FISHERIES FARM
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H58'KERS FARMSTEAD
BREWERIES 16
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY UPPER PENINSULA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER
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MIGHTY SOIL FARM
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MILL CREEK FARM
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NEGAUNEE FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET
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NORTHERN LIGHTS FARM
20
PARTRIDGE CREEK FARM
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PILOT'S PASTURES
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ROCK RIVER FARM
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RONDEAU'S RUFF ACRES
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SEEDS AND SPORES FAMILY FARM
12
HANNAHVILLE FARMERS MARKET
25
SLAGLE'S FAMILY FARM
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HAPPY DAY FARM
26
STARZ ORCHARD
14
HAPPY HOPPERS ORGANIC RABBITS
27
SUNNY G ORCHARD
28
SUPERIOR ANGUS
29
TICKLER FARM AND FOREST PRODUCTS
30
VIRGIN EARTH FARM
15
M&M FARMERS MARKET
RESTAURANTS & BARS
34
CAFÉ BODEGA
THE DELFT BISTRO
DIGS GASTROPUB
THE MARQ RESTAURANT
DONCKERS
THE PRESERVE MQT
FALLING ROCK CAFE & BOOKSTORE
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THE SERVING SPOON
HARLEY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
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TOWNER'S PASTRY AND CHOCOLATE SHOPPE
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ORGANIC GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE
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RARE EARTH GOODS STEINHAUS
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SUPERIOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
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BARREL + BEAM ORE DOCK BREWING COMPANY
WINERIES 49
LEIGH'S GARDEN WINERY
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NORTHERN SUN WINERY
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS DEAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS
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DOOR COUNTY WHITEFISH, RULEAU BROS.
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MAMA'S BOOCH KOMBUCHA BREWING CO.
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RED'Z BULGOGI BBQ & MARINADE SUPERIOR CULTURE
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UP NORTH ROAST
RETAIL STORES 57
GRAND MARAIS FOOD CO-OP
58
GRAND MARAIS FISHERIES FARM & MERCANTILE MARQUETTE FOOD CO-OP
ZEPHYR WINEBAR + CAFÉ
FOOD TRUCK SMELTED
CITY KEY
Downtown Marquette
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906-942-7530 467 Beckman Road, Skandia
CASE COUNTRY FARM
906-361-2700 casecountryfarm.com N5298 Samuelson Road, Chatham
DEBACKER FAMILY DAIRY
906-753-6455 debackerfamilydairy.com N9145 Badish Road, Daggett
DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE FARMERS MARKET
GLADSTONE FARMERS MARKET
906-428-4586 gladstonemi.org 911 Delta Ave, Gladstone
GRAND MARAIS FISHERIES FARM
906-494-2010 22595 County Road H-58, Grand Marais
H58'KERS FARMSTEAD
906-387-5070 openwingspottery.com E9795 County Road H58, Munising
HANNAHVILLE FARMERS MARKET
906-362-3276 mqtfarmersmarket.com 112 S Third Street, Marquette
906-723-2530 N15019 B-1 Road, Wilson
ECHOLIGHT FARM
HAPPY DAY FARM
906-420-3060 echolightfarm.weebly.com 7819 30th Road, Rapid River
ELMCREST ACRES
906-424-0688 elmcrestacres.com W2244 Number 29 Road, Daggett
ESCANABA FARMER'S MARKET
906-789-8696 escanabadda.org 9th Street and 1st Ave North, Escanaba
906-420-4331 happyday.farm 1170 17th Road, Bark River
HAPPY HOPPERS ORGANIC RABBITS
906-362-3641 Zorza Drive, Negaunee
M&M FARMERS MARKET
906-639-3377 or 715-923-0630 M&M Plaza: 1301 8th Ave, Menominee
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY UPPER PENINSULA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER
906-439-5058 canr.msu.edu/uprc South Farm: E3774 University Dr, Chatham North Farm: N5431 Rock River Rd, Chatham
EVER YIELDING ACRES
SEEDS AND SPORES FAMILY FARM
MIGHTY SOIL FARM
906-458-8616 seedsandspores.com 724 Greenfield Road, Marquette
MILL CREEK FARM
906-221-5937 slaglesfamilyfarm.com N7705 Metropolitan Road, Felch
NEGAUNEE FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET
906-290-3099 W5597 17.5 Lane, Wallace
906-439-5770 mightysoilfarm.com N5448 Rock River Road, Chatham
906-723-2530 W3929 #32 Road, Carney
906-869-4859 cityofnegaunee.com Miner’s Park, Negaunee
NORTHERN LIGHTS FARM
906-753-4273 northernlights-farm.com N 9035 Gustafson Road M3, Stephenson
PARTRIDGE CREEK FARM
906-373-7378 partridgecreekfarm.org 114 S Main Street, Ishpeming
PILOT'S PASTURES
906-221-0308 W9402 Peterson Drive, Iron Mountain
ROCK RIVER FARM
906-362-5016 9042 US 41 South, Skandia
RONDEAU'S RUFF ACRES
906-644-2777 11812 W Spielmacher Road, Cooks
SLAGLE'S FAMILY FARM
STARZ ORCHARD
SUNNY G ORCHARD
906-399-1650 N9512 Co. Road 354, Stephenson
SUPERIOR ANGUS
906-235-5853 superiorangus.com 14787 US Hwy 41, Rapid River
TICKLER FARM AND FOREST PRODUCTS
906-250-7167 W8317 Deacon Lane, Daggett
VIRGIN EARTH FARM
906-458-6436 2480 Yukon Trail, Republic
906-439-5233 rockriverfarms.com N6302 Rock River Road, Chatham
RESTAURANTS & BARS BELGIUMTOWN BAR & RESTAURANT
906-753-2752 W4346 Belgiumtown Road, Daggett
CAFÉ BODEGA
906-226-7009 517 North Third Street, Marquette
DIGS GASTROPUB
906-226-6399 digsmarquette.com 154 W Washington Street, Marquette
DONCKERS
906-226-6110 donkersonline.com 137 W Washington Ave, Marquette
FALLING ROCK CAFE & BOOKSTORE
906-387-3008 fallingrockcafe.com 104 E Munising Ave, Munising
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HARLEY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
906-315-2154 ramadamarquette.com/bar--restaurant-7 412 W Washington Street, Marquette
ORGANIC GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE
906-828-2221 organicgroundscoffeehouse.com 215 E Hughitt, Iron Mountain
THE DELFT BISTRO
906-863-7770 821 1st Street, Menominee
THE MARQ RESTAURANT
TOWNER'S PASTRY AND CHOCOLATE SHOPPE
906-273-2069 marqrestaurant.com 113 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
THE PRESERVE MQT
ZEPHYR WINEBAR + CAFÉ
RARE EARTH GOODS
STEINHAUS
SUPERIOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
906-225-9230 wingsandbowling.com 3060 U.S. 41 West, Marquette
906-372-4004 townerspastryshoppe.com 37 West M35, Gwinn
906-273-0740 zephyrmqt.com 215 S Front Street, Marquette
906-485-5650 rareearthgoods.net 200 E Division Street, Ishpeming
906-273-1531 steinhausmqt.com 102 W Washington Suite 115, Marquette
THE SERVING SPOON
thedelftbistro.com 139 W Washington Street, Marquette
Marquette's premier selection of local and worldly craft beers, paired with the only local kitchen open after midnight on the weekends. Come for food, stay for poetry, leave with beer. 906-273-2170 untappd.com 351 W Washington Street, Marquette
FOOD TRUCK
SMELTED smelted.com Marquette
C E N T R A L U . P.
BREWERIES
WINERIES
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS
RETAIL STORES
BARREL + BEAM
LEIGH'S GARDEN WINERY
DEAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS
GRAND MARAIS FOOD CO-OP 906-494-2010 22595 County Rd H-58, Grand Marais
DOOR COUNTY WHITEFISH, RULEAU BROS.
GRAND MARAIS FISHERIES FARM & MERCANTILE 906-494-2010 22595 County Rd H-58, Grand Marais
906-273-2559 barrelandbeam.com 260 Northwoods Road, Marquette
906-553-7799 leighsgarden.com 904 Ludington Street, Escanaba
ORE DOCK BREWING COMPANY
906-228-8888 ore-dock.com 114 W Spring Street, Marquette
NORTHERN SUN WINERY
906-399-9212 northernsunwinery.com 983 10th Road, Bark River
906-226-2112 deadrivercoffee.com 119 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
906-290-4871 hdoorcountywhitefish.com 521 South Drive, Stephenson
MAMA'S BOOCH KOMBUCHA BREWING CO.
715-587-5257 N407 River Drive, Menominee
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MARQUETTE FOOD CO-OP 906-225-0671, x 723 marquettefood.coop 502 W Washington Street, Marquette
RED'Z BULGOGI BBQ & MARINADE
906-475-6115 redzbulgogi.com Palmer
SUPERIOR CULTURE
248-977-8838 superiorculturemqt.com 717 N Third Street, Marquette
UP NORTH ROAST
906-233-7310 upnorthroast.com 506 Ludington Street, Escanaba
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2019 MQT LOCAL FOOD FEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2019 | 4-7 PM RAMADA INN, DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE
Featuring the 3rd Annual NMU Hospitality Management Alumni Culinary Competition
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BREWERY 7
ALPHA MICHIGAN BREWING COMPANY
RETAIL STORES 9 10
KEWEENAW FOOD CO-OP LARRY'S MARKET
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WESTERN U.P. FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS
RESTAURANTS
MEAD
CAFE ROSETTA
ALGOMAH ACRES HONEY FARM AND MEADERY
DOWNTOWN HOUGHTON FARMER'S MARKET
906-337-5500 caferosetta.com 102 5th Street, Calumet
ELSON’S 2 TRACKS VEGETABLE FARM
906-523-7373 millyshancock.com 108 Quincy Street, Hancock
906-482-1700 56 Huron Street, Houghton
906-284-0661 130 Buck Lake Road, Crystal Falls
906-487-9060 44051 Baltic Onkalos Corner Road, Atlantic Mine
MOONSTONE FARM
906-932-3621 N11236 Vanderhagen Road, Ironwood
HERMAN HILLS SUGARBUSH
906-201-0760 hermanhillssugarbush.com 18194 Lahti Road, L'Anse
906-883-3894 algomahacreshoney.com 611 Plank Road, Greenland
VOLLWERTH'S
MILLY'S HANCOCK
906-482-1550 vollwerth.com 200 Hancock Street, Hancock
RETAIL STORES KEWEENAW FOOD CO-OP
906-482-2030 keweenaw.coop 1035 Ethel Ave, Hancock
BREWERY
METSÄ HILL FARM
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS
ALPHA MICHIGAN BREWING COMPANY
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LARRY'S MARKET
920-358-9551 alphamibeer.com 303 East Center Street, Alpha
906-353-6535 larrysmarket.grocerywebsite.com 204 U.S. 41, Baraga
MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Allan Acres
Sault Ste. Marie
Anthony Vineyards Bark River
Autumn's Golden Splendor Big Bay
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
Bean Pole Farm Skandia
Beaver Grove Bison Marquette
Beaver Meadow Creek Farms Sault Ste. Marie
Besolda Farm Marquette
Blue Skies Cottage Garden Houghton
Blueberry Pier Menominee
Boersma Family Roots Calumet
Border County Berries
Chickadee Moon Farm
Frank Blissett's Farm
Lake Linden Farmers Market
Circle Back Farm
Full Plate Farm
Lauren Family Farm
Circle K Buffalo Ranch
Gagnon Farm
Chassell
Lake Linden
Rudyard
Cloverland Apiary and Farm Calumet
Cloverland Farm Marquette
Curtis Farmers Market Curtis
Danielson's Sugarbush Nisula
Daydream Farms Skandia
Depot Park Farmers and Artisans Market Ironwood
Dignity Farm Calumet
DP Equine Manure Composting Sault Ste. Marie
Drummond Farms Drummond Island
Dukes Farm Skandia
Engadine Farmers Market Engadine
Fiddle Knoll Farm Rumely
Folcik Farm
Sault Ste. Marie
Carney
Bricker Farm
Four Seasons Farm
Rapid River
Cedar Creek Farm Marquette
Rock
Sault Ste. Marie Skandia
Atlantic Mine
Gierke Blueberry Farm Chassell
Gordon's Produce Sault Ste. Marie
Grand Bee's L'Anse
Guindon Farms
Lake Linden
Gwinn
Little Parsley Farm Marquette
Logan Heritage Farm Goetzville
Love Farms/Love Meats Rudyard
Main Street Calumet Farmers Market
Munising Public School Hoop House
Radicle Gardens
Truckin' Acres
Newberry Farmers Market
Rapid River Farmers Market Rapid River
U.P. Pastured Farms
Newberry
Red Rock Farm
UP Sugar Shack
Niemela's Market Gardens
Reh-Morr Farm Eben Junction
Van Luven Farm
Pelkie
NMU Hoop House
Republic Farmers Market
VanDrese Farm
Munising
Marquette
North Harvest CSA Farm Calumet
Northern Michigan Honey
L'Anse
Lake Linden
Republic
RootDown River Farm Pickford
Iron Mountain
Bruce Crossing Germfask
Sault Ste. Marie Cornell
Wallis Family Farm Rudyard
Whitney Creek Farm
Rosedale
S&C Nelson Farms
Northern Sky Orchard
Sacred Acres
McMillan
Skandia
Wiaters Farm and Adventures
Manistique Farmers Market
Organic Heirloom Plants
School Farm
Willow Tree Farm
Smax Farm
Osma Acres Farm CSA
Daggett
Wind Dance Farm
Marenger's Potato Farm
Superior Fruit and Nut
Palatine Woods Farm
Swanzy Farm
Stephenson
Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market
Dafter
Winding Creek Farm Winter Sky Wool Company
Iron Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market
Michigan Maple Farms
Lake Linden
Cornell
Harvest Moon Farm Iron Mountain
Hiawatha Farms Engadine
Hinkson Homegrown– Sustainable Family Farm Manistique
Hyer Farm Skandia
Immerfrost Farm
Calumet
Makinen Farm Chassell
Manistique
Cornell
Menominee
Iron Mountain
Rudyard
Ironwood Township Farmers Market
Middleton Maple Farm
Ironwood
Ishpeming Farmers Market Ishpeming
Jasper's Sugar Bush Carney
Kitz Koop
Sault Ste. Marie
Cornell
Miller Family Farm Tapiola
Moore's Salad Greens Engadine
Munising Farmers and Artisans Market Munising
Hancock
Houghton
Pickford
Pancho's Wild Blueberries Peaceful Acres Farm Rudyard
Pellegrini Farm Escanaba
Pickford Farmers Market Pickford
Pirman Corner Farm Skandia
Powderhorn Farm Bessemer
Iron River
Pelkie
Gwinn
Taiga Farm and Vineyards Ironwood
Tassier Sugarbush Cedarville
Taylor Creek Farm Pickford
Tonella Farms Skandia
Treasa's Treasures
Ironwood
Skandia Brimley Dafter
Chatham
Negaunee
Wintergreen Farm Ontonagon
Wood'n Spoon Mohawk
Yooper Beef Bruce Crossing
Yooper Yaks
Sault Ste. Marie
Munising
Trenary Loam-Grown Trenary
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INDEX 1668 Winery......................................................33 1801farm...........................................................47 1852 Grill Room.................................................71 2 Lads Winery....................................................33 3rd Day Farm and Farmers Market.......46, 47, 65 45 North Vineyard & Winery..............................33 45th Parallel Hops....................................... 13, 14 4D Acre Farm............................................... 13, 15 51st State Brewing Company............................45 7 Crooked Onions Garden Farm, The........... 13, 14 9 Bean Rows Farmstead & CSA............ 39, 40, 65 9 Bean Rows Market and Deli.............. 39, 40, 41 A-1 Farms..........................................................26 Acoustic Tap Room............................................45 AJ's Berry Farm.....................................13, 14, 26 Alcona Brew Haus.................................13, 15, 45 Alcona Coffee Company.............................. 13, 15 Alcona FFA Chapter........................................... 15 Alcona Local Food Association.......................... 15 Alden Farmers Market.................................51, 63 Algomah Acres Honey Farm and Meadery......................................... 45, 76, 77 Alice's Iris Farm.................................................59 Allan Acres.........................................................77 Alpena Farmers Market.........................13, 14, 51 Alpers Berry Farm.......................................26, 41 Alpha Michigan Brewing Company....... 45, 76, 77 Altonen Orchards...............................................63 Amical..........................................................23, 24 Amoritas Vineyards............................................33 Anderson's Glen Arbor Market....................39, 41 Anthony Vineyards.............................................77 Apple Valley Orchards........................... 26, 46, 47 Applebee Farm............................................ 13, 14 Applecore General Store....................................71 ARA Farm Market..................................13, 14, 51 Aral Peak Farms................................................47 Ardencaple Farm - Highland Hops...............59, 63 Art in the Loft.........................................13, 15, 16 Art's Tavern.................................................39, 40 As You Wish Gourmet Eatery....................... 13, 14 Au Gres Downtown Farmer's Market..........15, 51 Audie's Restaurant & The Chippewa Room.. 13, 14 Aurora Cellars....................................................33 Ausable River Restaurant............................ 13, 14 Austin Brothers Beer Company.............13, 15, 45 Autumn's Golden Splendor................................77 B-4 Hereford Farm............................................15 Backwoods Natural Farm..................................77 Badger Creek Farm............................................77 Bakkers Acres.............................................39, 40 Baklava Shop, The....................................... 13, 15 Baraga County Farmer's Market.................51, 77 Bardenhagen Berries/ Homestead Hill CSA.............................. 39, 40, 65 Bardenhagen Farms....................................39, 40 Barefoot Gardens............................................... 15 Bargy Farms................................................26, 63 Barrel + Beam...................................... 45, 73, 75 Bay Mills/Brimley Farmers Market..............51, 71 Bayside Farmer's Market......................51, 64, 71 Bean Pole Farm.................................................77 Bear Creek Organic Farm............................61, 62 Bear Lake Farmers Market.......................... 47, 51 Beards Brewery.................................................45 Beaver Grove Bison...........................................77 Beaver Island Gardens.......................................63 Beaver Meadow Creek Farms............................77 Bee Well Mead & Cider..........................45, 61, 63 Bee Wise Farms...........................................59. 71 Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery.............................33 Belgiumtown Bar & Restaurant...................73, 74 Bellaire Blooms..................................................63 Belleau's Stony Acres........................................63 Benjamin Twiggs Cherry Goods...................23, 25 Bennethum's Northern Inn.......................... 13, 14 Benson Corners Farm & Greenhouse................47 Besolda Farm.....................................................77 Best Farm..........................................................63 Beulah Farmers Market............................... 47, 51 Biehl's Circle B Turkey Ranch............................63 Biere De Mac Brew Works.................................45 Big Belly Farm...................................................41 Big Cat Brewing Co............................................45 Big Medicine Ranch.....................................61, 62 Big Stone Bay Fishery............................13, 15, 16 BigLITTLE Tasting Room and Winery... 33, 39, 41 Bill's Farm Market.............................................63 Birch & Maple....................................... 43, 46, 47 Birch Point Farm..........................................41, 65 Birgy's Farm......................................................63 Bistro on the Greens..........................................71 Bixel Family Farm..................................13, 14, 59 Black Star Farms................23, 24, 29, 33, 39, 41 Blackbird Gardens.......................................61, 62 Blackrocks Brewery...........................................45 Bliss Farmers Market..................................51, 63 Bliss Gardens Farm & Community Kitchen...61, 62 Bliss Valley Farm.........................................61, 62 Blue Heron Cafe & Bakery...........................46, 47 Blue Patch Farms' Old Schoolhouse Farm Market......................................................25 Blue Skies Cottage Garden................................77 Blueberry Pier....................................................77 Bluestem Farm......................................61, 62, 65 Blustone Vineyards......................... 29, 33, 39, 41 Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery..............13, 15, 45 Boathouse Vineyards.........................................33 Boersma Family Roots CSA and Farm........ 65, 77 Bolt's Farm........................................................63 Bonobo Winery..................................................33 Bonz Beach Farms....................................... 13, 14 Border County Berries.......................................77 Boskydel Vineyards...........................................33
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Boss Mouse Cheese..........................................25 Bowers Harbor Vineyards..................................33 Boyne City Farmers Market.........................51, 63 Bratschi Orchards..............................................25 Break O' Day Farm.............................................59 Breeze Hill Greenhouse......................................41 Brengman Brothers at Crain Hill Vineyard.......................... 29, 33, 39, 41 Brewery Terra Firma..........................................45 Briar Hill Farm....................................................15 Bricker Farm......................................................77 Brickside Brewery.............................................45 Britt Family Pure Maple Syrup..................... 13, 14 Brittain Family Farm..........................................15 Broad Farms......................................................47 Brown Acres................................................ 47, 59 Brown's Orchard................................................47 Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards...................46, 47 Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery..........................33 BSB Farm....................................................73, 74 Buchan's Blueberry Hill........................ 23, 24, 26 Buckwheat's Market Garden.............................63 Bufka Brothers Farm.........................................41 Bulldog Berries..................................................26 Bunny Hop Ranch..............................................41 Burnt Marshmallow Brewing.............................45 Burritt's Fresh Markets...............................23, 25 Byelich Family Farm.......................................... 15 Cabbage Lane Farm............................. 39, 40, 65 Cabin Creek Coffee...................................... 13, 15 Cadillac Farmers Market............................. 47, 51 Café BODEGA..............................................73, 74 Cafe Rosetta..........................................57, 76, 77 Cafe Sante...................................................61, 63 Calvin Lutz Farms................................. 26, 46, 47 Case Country Farm......................................73, 74 Cedar Creek Farm..............................................77 Cedar Meadows Honey......................................15 Cedar Sol Hydro Farm........................................41 Cedarbrook Trout Farm............................... 13, 14 Central Lake Farmers Market......................51, 63 Champion Hill Farm.....................................46, 47 Chaney Farm and Market..................................25 Charlevoix Farmers Market...................51, 61, 62 Chateau Chantal................................... 23, 24, 33 Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard & Winery...........33 Chateau Fontaine..............................................33 Chateau Grand Traverse Winery........... 23, 24, 33 Chateau Lake Charlevoix...................................33 Cheboygan Brewing Company...........................45 Cheboygan Farmers Market..................13, 14, 51 Cherry Bend Farm Market.................................41 Cherry Center Farm Market...............................25 Cherry Connection/ Edmondson Orchards........................... 23, 24, 26 Cherry Lane Farms............................................41 Cherry Republic...... 18, 23, 25, 33, 39, 41, 61, 63 Chessfrog Farms...............................................59 Chianti at Mission Point Resort..........................71 Chickadee Moon Farm.......................................77 Ciccone Vineyard & Winery................................33 Circle Back Farm...............................................77 Circle Herb Farm................................................63 Circle K Buffalo Ranch.......................................77 City Park Grill...............................................61, 63 Clean Plate Farm.........................................41, 65 Cloverland Apiary and Farm..............................77 Cloverland Farm................................................77 Cognition Brewing Company.............................45 Cold Iron Brewing..............................................45 Cole Farm....................................................26, 63 Coleman Centennial Farm...........................26, 63 Collins Farm.......................................................71 Compass Mountain Farms.................................41 Conant's Maplehurst Farms..............................63 Cook Family Farm........................................ 13, 14 Cooks House......................................... 23, 24, 44 Coop Creations............................................ 13, 14 Cooper Family Spreads................................46, 47 Copper Kettle Distilling Co.....................13, 15, 45 Cottonwood Springs Farm.................................41 Country Apple Farm Market..............................63 Country Mill Farms............................................59 Court Yard Restaurant.........................................9 Court Yard Ristorante, The.......................... 13, 14 Coveyou Scenic Farm Market... 26, 61, 62, 63, 65 Cradle Knoll Farm................................. 26, 63, 65 Crane Berry Farm..............................................26 Crazy Lady Farm...............................................15 Cream Cup Dairy...............................................47 Crooked Tree Breadworks.....................56, 61, 63 Crooked Vine Vineyards & Winery.....................33 Cross Farms Saskatoons.............................26, 41 Crystal Lake Catering........................................43 CTAC Artisan & Farmers Market - Petoskey......51 CTAC Artisans & Farmers Market......................63 Cultured Ferments ......................................23, 25 Cup of the Day...................................................71 Cuppa Joe Cafe...........................................23, 24 Currey Farms Pure Maple Syrup..................61, 63 Curtis Farmers Market................................51, 77 Czaika's Blueberry Farm.............................15, 26 Danielson's Sugarbush......................................77 Darnit Char's Icelandic Wool-N-Sheep Farm....................................61, 62 Daybreak Dreamfarm........................................63 Daydream Farms...............................................77 De Tour Village Farmers Market..................51, 71 Dead Bear Brewing............................................45 Dead River Coffee Roasters.........................73, 75 DeBacker Family Dairy................................73, 74 Delaney’s Wood Fired Maple Syrup............. 13, 15 Delft Bistro, The...........................................73, 74 Delight of Life Farm...........................................41
DeMatio Farms.................................................. 15 Depot Park Farmers & Artisans Market.......51, 77 Dignity Farm......................................................77 DIGS Gastropub...........................................73, 74 Dollar Lake Farm.........................................25, 65 Donckers.....................................................73, 74 Door County Whitefish, Ruleau Bros. .........73, 75 Dorothy's Iris Garden...................................46, 47 Double L Farms..................................................47 Doud's Market...................................................71 Douglas Valley Winery.......................................33 Downtown Gaylord Farmer's Market........... 13, 14 Downtown Houghton Farmers Market...51, 76, 77 Downtown Marquette Farmers Market.51, 73, 74 DP Equine Manure Composting...................59, 77 Drummond Farms..............................................77 Duerksen Turkey Farm Inc...........................61, 62 Dukes Farm................................................ 65, 77 Dutcher Farm.....................................................71 Dutchman Tree Farms.......................................47 Earth Turtle Farm...............................................47 Earthen Ales......................................... 23, 24, 45 Earthwork Farm.................................................47 East Channel Brewing Company........................45 East Jordan Farmers Market.......................51, 63 Echo Bend..........................................................47 Echo Ridge Farm...............................................15 Echolight Farm.............................................73, 74 Echolight Hobby Farm........................................65 Ed's Maple Syrup......................................... 13, 15 Eden Acres.........................................................47 Edson Farms................................................23, 25 Elberta Farmers Market............................... 47, 51 Elk Rapids Farmers Market...................51, 61, 62 Ellsworth Farmers Market...........................51, 63 Elmcrest Acres.............................................73, 74 Elson's 2 Tracks...........................................76, 77 Empire Farmers Market........................ 39, 40, 51 End of the Road Winery.....................................33 End Road Farm..................................................47 Engadine Farmers Market...........................51, 77 Engle Ridge Farm..............................................25 Epicure Catering & Cherry Basket Farm......39, 41 Escanaba Farmers Market....................51, 73, 74 Estelle Farms.....................................................15 Ethanology.........................................................45 Ever Yielding Acres......................................73, 74 Evergreen Acres................................................ 15 Fairview Organic Maple Farm............................ 15 Fairway Natural Farms......................................15 Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore....................73, 75 Falls Creek Produce and Flowers................ 13, 14 Family Thyme Farm...........................................47 Fantail Farm LLC...............................................47 Farendy Farms...................................................71 Farm to Door Market...................................61, 62 Farm to Fork Alcona..........................................16 Farmer White's............................................61, 62 Farmer's Creamery, The.............................. 13, 15 Fiddle Knoll Farm...............................................77 Fiddlehead Farm................................................63 Field of Flowers Farm........................................41 Fife Lake Farmers Market.....................23. 24, 51 Filling Station Microbrewery, The......................45 Five Springs Farm..............................................47 Fleming Farm.....................................................15 Flock Ewe Farms......................................... 13, 14 Flour Garden, The........................................ 13, 15 Flynn Orchards......................................61, 62, 65 Foghorn Farms & Gardens.................................15 Folcik Farm........................................................77 Food For Thought................................. 23, 25, 52 Four Seasons Farm............................................77 Frank Blissett's Farm........................................77 Frankfort Farmers Market........................... 47, 51 Franklin, The................................................23, 24 French Valley Vineyard......................................33 Fresh Palate.......................................................16 Fresh Palate, The......................................... 13, 14 Friends Farm...............................................46, 47 Friske Farm Market...........................................56 Friske Orchards Farm Market............................26 Frog Hollow Farm........................................61, 62 Full Plate Farm............................................ 65, 77 Fun Architecture..................................................8 Funistrada....................................................39, 40 Fustini's Fresh Take...........................................42 Gagnon Farm.....................................................77 Gallagher Centennial Farm................... 23, 24, 65 Gallagher Greens.........................................41, 65 Gallagher’s Farm Market...................... 26, 39, 40 Gallaghers Farm Market and Bakery.................52 Galloway's Red Clay Ranch...............................71 Garden Bay Winery............................................33 Gaylord Farmers Market....................................51 Gernaat Dairy Farms..........................................47 Gierke Blueberry Farm.................................26, 77 Gitche Gumee Ciderworks.................................45 Gladstone Farmers Market....................51, 73, 74 Glen Arbor Farmers Market.................. 39, 40, 51 Golden Hop Farm...............................................63 Golden River Orchard.............................13, 14, 26 Good Harbor Grill.........................................39, 40 Good Harbor Vineyards......................................33 Gordon's Produce..............................................77 Grace Acres...........................................13, 14, 59 Grain Train Co-op........................................61, 63 Grand Bee's.......................................................77 Grand Marais Food Co-op ..........................73, 75 Grand Marais Fisheries Farm......................73, 74 Grand Marais Fisheries Farm & Mercantile..73, 75 Grand Traverse Distillery...................................45 Grayling Farmers Market.......................13, 14, 51 Grayling Fish Hatchery......................................15
Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farm.26, 29, 39, 41 GreeneTown Foods......................................39, 41 Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast................................... 23, 24, 59 Greystone Gardens............................................47 Grima Family Farms...........................................59 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate................39, 41, 44 Groleau's Farm Market......................... 23, 24, 44 Grossnickle Farms.............................................47 Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities.IBC Grow Benzie.................................................46, 47 Grow Benzie Farmers Market - Benzonia..........51 Guindon Farms..................................................77 Guntzviller’s Berry & Vegetable Farm... 23, 24, 26 H58'kers Farmstead....................................73, 74 Hagadorn Family Farm......................................15 Hall Farms...................................................23, 24 Hallstedt Homestead.........................................65 Hallstedt Homestead Cherries...........................26 Hallstedt Homestead...................................39, 40 Hammerhead Shark Ranch.......................... 13, 14 Hannahville Farmers Market.................51, 73, 74 Happy Day Farm....................................59, 73, 74 Happy Hoppers Organic Rabbits..................73, 74 Happy Little Greens Farm..................................59 Happy's Taco Shop......................... 23, 24, 61, 63 Harbor Springs Farmers Market..................51, 63 Harbor Springs Vineyard and Winery.................33 Harley's Restaurant and Lounge.................73, 74 Harleys Restaurant & Lounge............................64 Harrietta Hills Trout Farm..................................47 Harris Family Farm......................................46, 47 Harvest........................................................23, 24 Harvest Moon Farm...........................................77 Harvest Thyme Farm & Vineyards ........13, 14, 65 Harwood Gold....................................................27 Harwood Gold Maple Syrup Products & Cafe...........................................61, 63 Hawks Farmers Market.....................................15 Hawthorne Vineyards........................................33 Haymaker Poultry Co.........................................41 Healing Tree Farm.............................................41 Hearth & Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms......39, 40 Heartwood Forest Farm...............................39, 40 Herbal Lodge...............................................61, 63 Herdly Kidding...................................................15 Hereford & Hops................................................45 Heritage Acres...................................................15 Heritage Gourmet Greens LLC...........................47 Herman Hill Sugarbush................................76, 77 Hiawatha Farms.................................................77 HIdden Valley Farms..........................................15 Higgins Pumpkin Farm................................15, 26 High Five Spirits.................................................45 Higher Grounds Trading Company...............23, 25 Hillcrest Farms..................................................59 Hillside Homestead............................................41 Hilltop Hatchery.................................................15 Hinkson Homegrown Sustainable Family Farm............................ 65, 77 Hit n' Miss Farms...............................................15 Hive and Hooves Farm....................................... 15 Holmestead Farm................................. 25, 59, 65 Home Comfort Farms........................................15 Honor Farmers & Flea Market..................... 47, 51 Hop Lot Brewing Co...........................................45 Hotel Indigo........................................................30 Hotel Iroquois.....................................................16 Hotel Iroquois on the Beach...............................71 Howling Moon Farm...........................................63 Hubbard Lake Farmers Market....................15, 51 Hubbell Farm.....................................................41 Huffman's Homestead ......................................59 Hungry Hippie.............................................. 13, 14 Huron Meadows Farm.......................................15 Huron Shores Local Food Coalition................... 17 Huron View Tree and Berry Farms.........13, 14, 26 Hyer Farm..........................................................77 Ice House BBQ & Bar.........................................71 Idyll Farms...................................................39, 41 Immerfrost Farm...............................................77 Infinity Micro Farm............................................47 Interlochen Farmers Market........................25, 51 Interlochen Public Radio....................................34 Interwater Farms.........................................61, 62 Iron Fish Distillery..............................................45 Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market... 51, 77 Ironwood Township Farmers Market...........51, 77 Ishpeming Farmers Market...............................77 Island View Vineyard..........................................25 J&J Produce and Flowers..................................15 Jacob’s Farm & Corn Maze................... 23, 24, 26 Jasper Ridge Brewery.......................................45 Jasper's Sugar Bush..........................................77 Jelinek Orchards..........................................39, 40 John Cross Fisheries.........................................63 Johnecheck Sweet Corn Farm.....................61, 62 Jolly Pumpkin....................................................45 Julienne Tomatoes.......................................61, 63 K&O Farms........................................................59 Kalchik Farms..............................................26, 63 Kalkaska Farmers Market.....................51, 61, 62 Kammer-Paulus Farms................................ 13, 14 Karl's Cuisine, Winery & Brewery......................71 Kastanu Farm..............................................26, 63 Kei-Ju Farm.................................................61, 62 Kevin and Tracey Burr........................................ 15 Keweenaw Brewing Company...........................45 Keweenaw Co-op..............................................64 Keweenaw Food Co-op................................76, 77 Kilcherman's Christmas Cove Farm..................41 King Orchards - Central Lake................26, 61, 62 Kitchen Farms, Inc.............................................63 Kiteley Farms.....................................................26
INDEX Kitz Koop...........................................................77 Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm............................................13, 14, 26 Kolarik Farms....................................................41 Kris Mart...................................................... 13, 15 La Becasse........................................... 39, 40, 52 La Casa Verde Produce...............................39, 40 Laetus Pullus Farm............................................59 Lake Ann Brewing Co........................................45 Lake Charlevoix Brewing Company...................45 Lake Linden Farmers Market......................51, 77 Lake Superior Brewing Co.................................45 Lakeside Farm.............................................61, 62 Lakeview Farms................................................41 Lakeview Hill Farm......................................39, 40 Laman Farm....................................26, 46, 47, 59 Lappan Agency....................................................8 Lardie Orchards.................................................25 Larry's Capsaicin Sensations............................59 Larry's Market.............................................76, 77 Lauren Family Farm...........................................77 Laurentide Winery.............................................33 Lavender Hill Farms...........................................63 Lee Family Farm....................................59, 61, 62 Leelanau Cheese.........................................39, 41 Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugarbush.39, 40, 41 Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers........... 39, 40, 65 Leelanau Wine Cellars.......................................33 Leeseberg Farms......................................... 13, 14 Left Foot Charley............................ 23, 24, 33, 34 Leigh's Garden Winery......................... 33, 73, 75 Leland Farmers Market........................ 39, 40, 51 Lentz Farm........................................................47 Leonard Ligon Farms.........................................25 Les Cheneaux Coffee Roasters.........................71 Les Cheneaux Distillers...............................45, 71 Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market..51, 71 Liberty Valley Ranch..........................................15 Library Brew Pub, The.......................................45 Light of Day Organic Tea - Farm..................39, 40 Little Fleet, The............................................23, 24 Little Parsley Farm..................................... 65, 77 Lively Farm, The................................... 39, 40, 65 Livingway Greenhouse......................................47 Llama Meadows Farm.......................................47 Local Eats Delivery......................................61, 62 Lockside Brewery..............................................45 Logan Heritage Farm.........................................77 Loma Farm........................................... 39, 40, 65 Lost Lake Farm............................................47, 65 Love Farms/Love Meats....................................77 Loving Dove Farm..............................................47 Luft's Nursery....................................................47 M&M Farmers and Artisans Market..................51 M&M Farmers Market.................................73, 74 Mackinac Highland Beef....................................71 Mackinaw Brewing Co.......................................45 Mackinaw Trail Brewery....................................45 Mackinaw Trail Winery......................................33 Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery.....................45 Main Street Calumet Farmers Market...............77 Main Street Calumet Market..............................51 Makinen Farm..............................................26, 77 Mama's Booch LLC Kombucha Brewing Co..73, 75 Mammoth Distillery...........................................45 Mancelona Farmers Market..................51, 61, 62 Manistee Community Garden............................47 Manistee Farmers Market........................... 47, 51 Manistique Farmers Market........................51, 77 Manton Area Farmers Market............................47 Manton Mill Farmers Market....................... 47, 51 Maple Acres Farm.......................................41, 65 Maple Crest Farm..............................................63 Maple Dale Farm............................................... 15 Maple Lane Produce..........................................15 Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery.. 33, 61, 62, 63 Maple Ridge Orchards.......................................47 Maple River Farm..............................................63 Maple Valley Farm............................................. 15 Marenger's Potato Farm....................................77 Mari Vineyards...................................................33 Market 72....................................................39, 40 Market Basket.............................................46, 47 Marq Restaurant, The..................................73, 74 Marquette Food Co-op......................... 64, 73, 75 Martha's Leelanau Table.............................39, 40 Marvin's Garden Spot........................................47 Matchett Sheep Farm........................................63 MAWBY..................................... 29, 30, 33, 39, 41 May Farm........................................ 43, 46, 47, 65 McCallum's Orchard and Cider Mill...................59 McManus Southview Orchards..........................26 Meadowlark Farm........................................41, 65 Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market.........................51, 77 Metsä Hill Farm.................................... 65, 76, 77 Mi Farm Co-op.............................................39, 40 Michigan Good Food Fund...................................2 Michigan Maple Farms......................................77 Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center..................73, 74 Middleton Maple Farm.......................................77 Mighty Soil Farm...................................65, 73, 74 Mill Creek Farm...........................................73, 74 Miller Bros. Maple and Pure Pastured Sheep Farm.......................................................15 Miller Family Farm.............................................77 Milly's Hancock...........................................76, 77 Missaukee Farmers Market...............................47 Mission Table.....................................................56 Mission Table Restaurant............................23, 24 Mitten Brewing Co.............................................45 Mitten Brewing Company, The..........................45 Modern Craft Winery.........................................33 Monkey Fist Brewing Company.........................45
Moonstone Farm.........................................76, 77 Moore's Salad Greens........................................77 Morganic Farm............................................23, 24 Morrison Farms.................................................15 MSU Master Gardener Program..........................8 Munising Farmers & Artisans Market..........51, 77 Munising Public School Hoop House.................77 Mushroom Man, The.........................................15 Myers Beefalo Farm..........................................47 Nad's Nursery....................................................63 Naomi Call.........................................................55 Narley Whale Fish Market, The..........................71 Narrow Gauge Farm..........................................47 Natural Northern Foods...............................23, 25 Naturally Nutty Foods, Inc...........................23, 25 Nature's Acres...................................................47 Nauti Inn Barstro......................................... 13, 14 Negaunee Farmers and Crafters Market - Miners Park.....................51, 77 Netta's Nursery........................................... 13, 15 Nev'r Done Farm................................................63 New Beginnings Ministry................................... 15 New Beginnings Ranch...................................... 15 New Earth Micro Farm.......................................59 New Sun Farm.............................2, 13, 14, 21, 59 Newberry Farmers Market..........................51, 77 Nicholas Farm and Vineyards......................23, 24 Niemela's Market Gardens................................77 NMU Hoop House...............................................77 Norconk Farm..............................................46, 47 North Channel Brewing Co................................45 North Country Candy and Gifts.................... 13, 15 North Country Farm...........................................47 North Harvest CSA Farm............................ 65, 77 North of Chicago Pizza......................................71 North Peak Brewing Co.....................................45 North Star Organics.............................. 26, 46, 47 North Wind Gardens....................................26, 63 Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market..........................................13, 14, 51 Northern Latitudes Distillery.............................45 Northern Lights Farm............................59, 73, 74 Northern Market................................................18 Northern Michigan Honey..................................77 Northern Sky Orchard........................................77 Northern Sun Winery............................ 33, 73, 75 Northport Farmers Market................... 39, 40, 51 Northwind Farms...............................................63 Northwoods Soda..................................18, 23, 25 Nourish.................................................. 13, 14, 15 O'K CSA Cooperative...................................25, 65 Ocana's Farm....................................................25 Old Boathouse Organic Produce........................41 Old Glory Heritage Farm....................................63 Old Hickory Beefalo Farm............................23, 25 Old Hundredth Farm..........................................25 Old Mission Flowers..........................................26 Old Town Emmet Farm Market..............51, 61, 62 Olds Brothers Maple Syrup................................25 Olds Farm..........................................................47 Oleson's Buffalo Farms...............................23, 24 Oleson's Food Store........................ 23, 25, 61, 63 Omena Cut Flowers.....................................26, 41 Ona Mission.......................................................25 Onaway Farmers Market.............................15, 51 Open Sky Organic Farm...............................61, 62 Ore Dock Brewing Company................. 45, 73, 75 Organic Grounds Coffeehouse.....................73, 75 Organic Heirloom Plants....................................77 Oryana Cafe.................................................23, 24 Oryana Community Co-op.................... 23, 25, 30 Osma Acres Farm CSA......................... 59, 65, 77 Paddle Hard Brewing.........................................45 Pahl Farms.........................................................25 Palatine Woods Farm.........................................77 Palette Bistro...............................................61, 63 Pampered Beef/Whispering Pine Ranch............15 Pancho’s Wild Blueberries...........................26, 77 Parsons Farm..............................................61, 62 Partridge Creek Farm .................................73, 74 Paul's Produce................................................... 15 Peaceful Acres Farm.................................. 65, 77 Peaceful Meadows Farm...................................59 Peaceful Valley Farm.................................. 63, 65 Peak Season CSA................................. 23, 24, 65 Pellegrini Farms...........................................26, 77 Pellston Farmers Market.............................51, 63 Peninsula Cellars...............................................33 Perch's IGA.................................................. 13, 15 Periard Farm North............................................41 Petal Pushers Greenhouse................................25 Petoskey Brewing..............................................45 Petoskey Farmers Market..................................51 Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery...................33 Picked Today Freshness....................................41 Pickford Farmers Market.............................51, 77 Pilot's Pastures............................................73, 74 Pine Ridge Farm................................................63 Pine Row Farm..................................................59 Pirman Corner Farm..........................................77 Pitchfork Farms.................................................63 PKS Heirloom Tomatoes and Produce...............47 Plath's Meats - Rogers City......................... 13, 15 Platte River Gardens..........................................47 Plenty Stone Farm.............................................15 Plum Valley Farm...............................................63 Pond Hill Farm...................................................26 Poor Farm Organics........................................... 15 Popp Farm.........................................................41 Porcupine Hollow Farm......................................63 Pour Boy's Honey......................................... 13, 15 Powderhorn Farm..............................................77 Preserve MQT, The......................................73, 74 Presque Isle Farm..................................13, 14, 65 Press On Juice.............................................23, 25
Pristine Acres....................................................47 Providence Organic Farm & Market.......61, 62, 65 Putney's U-Pick Berries.....................................47 Putney’s Blueberries and Peaches........ 26 46, 47 Quartz Farm.......................................................47 Radicle Gardens.................................................77 Raduno .......................................................23, 24 Rapid River Farmers Market........................51, 77 Rare Bird Brewpub......................... 23, 24, 31, 45 Rare Earth Goods.........................................73, 75 Raven's Roost Farm...........................................63 Red Fox Gardens................................................25 Red Jacket Brewing Co.....................................45 Red Rock Farm..................................................77 RED'z Bulgogi BBQ & Marinade...................73, 75 Redheads, The.............................................23, 25 Reeves Blueberry Farm.....................................59 Reh-Morr Farm........................................... 65, 77 Rennie Orchards..........................................25, 26 Republic Farmers Market..................................77 Resonance Center Farm.............................. 13, 14 Resort Gardens............................................26, 63 Resort Pike Cidery & Winery..............................45 Rice Centennial Farm........................................47 Right Brain Brewery...........................................45 River Valley Farms & Meats.........................25, 65 Roast & Toast Coffee and Cafe....................61, 63 Robbins Farm Market........................................25 Rock River Farm..........................................73, 74 Rocky Top Farms...............................................63 Rodger's Grass Fed Beef.............................61, 62 Rogers City Farmers Market..................13, 14, 51 Rolling Meadows Farms....................................25 Rolling Oak Brewing..........................................45 Rolling R Farm...................................................15 Rondeau's Ruff Acres..................................73, 74 Rondeau’s Ruff Acres........................................26 RootDown River Farm........................................77 Rosa's Lookout Inn...................................... 13, 14 Roscommon Village Farmers Market...........15, 51 Rose and Fern..............................................23, 24 Rose Garden of Greens, The..................13, 14, 65 Rose Valley Winery................................13, 15, 33 Round Island Bar & Grill.....................................71 Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery...... 29, 33, 39, 41 Royal Farms...........................................26, 61, 62 Royal Farms Winery...........................................33 Rudbeckia Winery..............................................33 Russ-Stick Acres...............................................63 Rusty Pelican, The....................................... 13, 15 S&C Nelson Farms............................................77 S&S Lamb.........................................................47 S2S Sugar 2 Salt.........................................23, 24 Sacred Acres.............................................. 65, 77 Sand Bay Trading Post Co........................... 13, 15 Santucci Farm...................................................25 Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market Traverse City..........................................23, 24, 51 Saskatoon Berry Patch, The..............................26 Saskatoon MI Farm and Nursery.......... 23, 24, 26 Sault Ste. Marie Farmers Market................51, 71 Scheel Family Farm & Flour Mill........................63 Schichtel Nursery and Vineyard........................25 School Farm......................................................77 Second Spring Farm............................. 39, 40, 65 Secret Garden at Brys Estate, The....................26 Seeds and Spores Family Farm.............65, 73, 74 SEEDS Educational Farm...................................25 Serendipity Farms....................................... 13, 14 Serving Spoon, The.....................................73, 74 Shady Lane Cellars......................... 29, 33, 39, 41 Shangri-La Too............................................25, 26 Shannon Rifenbark............................................15 Shetler Family Dairy..............................56, 61, 62 Shiloh's Garden.................................................47 Shooks Farms Co. .............................................26 Shooters Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge.........45 Short’s Brewing.....................................45, 61, 63 Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery........................33 Silver Spruce Brewing.......................................45 Ski Country Farm.........................................65, 71 Sklarczyk Seed Farm......................................... 15 Slagle's Family Farm...................................73, 74 Sleeping Bear Farms............................ 43, 46, 47 Sleeping Bear Orchards.....................................41 Smax Farm........................................................77 Smelted.......................................................73, 74 Snowbelt Brewing Brewing Company...............45 Sonny's Farm.....................................................41 Soo Brewing......................................................45 Sorenson Farm..................................................47 Soul Squeeze Cellars.........................................33 Spanglish...............................................23, 24, 52 Spare Key Winery..............................................33 Spirit of Walloon..........................................61, 62 Spit in the Wind Farm........................................ 15 Spring Hill Farm and Vineyard...........................25 Spring Hollow Farm.....................................25, 65 Spruce Hill Farm................................................41 St. Ambrose Cellars..................33, 43, 45, 46, 47 Standen Acres............................................. 13, 14 Starz Orchard........................................26, 73, 74 Statewide Realestate of Hawks.........................16 Steinhaus.....................................................73, 74 Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen..................................45 Still Point Farm..................................................41 Stonehouse Bread.......................................23, 25 Stoney Acres Winery.............................13, 15, 33 Stoney Beach Farm...........................................25 Stoney Field Farm..............................................47 Stonyfield Acres................................................41 Stormcloud Brewing Company........45, 46, 47, 82 Stowe Farms................................................26, 41 Strawberry Fields Farm Market.........................63 Sun Ra Farm......................................................25
Sunny G Orchard..........................................73, 74 SunRazed Farm.................................................63 Superior Angus............................................73, 74 Superior Coast Brewery.....................................45 Superior Coast Winery.......................................33 Superior Coffee Roasting Company...................71 Superior Culture................................... 45, 73, 75 Superior Entertainment Center....................73, 74 Superior Fruit and Nut.......................................77 Superior State Brewing.....................................45 Suttons Bay Ciders............................................45 Suttons Bay Farmers Market................ 39, 40, 51 Swanzy Farm.....................................................77 Sweet Blossom Honey....................................... 15 Sweet Farm, The...............................................15 Sweet Grass Farms.....................................65, 71 Sweet Success Sugarbush.......................... 13, 15 Sweeten Farms..................................................71 Table Health.......................................................44 Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub.............45, 71 Taiga Farm and Vineyards.................... 59, 65, 77 Tandem Ciders...................................................45 Taproot Cider House....................... 23, 24, 45, 52 Tassier Sugarbush.............................................77 Taylor Creek Farm.............................................77 TC Community Garden.................................23, 24 Threefold Vine Winery.......................................33 Thunder Bay Winery..............................13, 15, 33 Tickler Farm and Forest Products...............73, 74 Tip'n The Mitten.......................................... 13, 15 TLC Farms Inc.............................................39, 40 Tom's Food Markets................... 2, 23, 25, 39, 41 Tonella Farms....................................................77 Torch Lake Cellars.............................................33 Toski Sands Market & Wine Shop................61, 63 Towner's Pastry and Chocolate Shoppe......73, 75 Townline Ciderworks.........................................45 Trattoria Stella.............................................23, 24 Travel Marquette...............................................58 Traverse City Whiskey Co..................................45 Treasa's Treasures............................................77 Trenary Loam-Grown........................................77 Triple H Ranch...................................................15 Truckin' Acres....................................................77 Tunnel Vision Brewery.......................................45 Twisted Roots Cidery.............................13, 15, 45 Two Acre Farm...................................................63 Two K Farms......................................................33 U.P. Pastured Farms..........................................77 Undertoe Farm.......................................61, 62, 65 Unlucky Cat Cafe...................................13, 15, 16 Up North 23 Restaurant and Lounge........... 13, 14 Up North Blueberry Farm.............................15, 26 UP North Roast............................................73, 75 UP Sugar Shack.................................................77 Upper Hand Brewery..........................................45 Urka Farms........................................................26 Urka Strawberry Farms.....................................47 Valentine Tree Farm...........................................41 Valley Mist Vineyards.........................................33 Van Luven Farm.................................................77 VanDrese Farm..................................................77 Vanloozen Family Farm......................................63 Veggie Cart at Alpena Senior Center, The.... 13, 15 Vermeersch Farms............................................63 VerSnyder Orchards.....................................39, 40 Verterra Winery..................................................33 Vierling, The.......................................................45 Village at Grand Traverse Commons, The............................... 23, 24, 34, 51 Violet & Mae Flower Farm............................ 13, 14 Virgin Earth Farm.........................................73, 74 Vollwerth's Meats................................. 64, 76, 77 Wagon Wheel Farm......................................23, 24 Wallin Ranch Up North Emu...............................47 Wallis Family Farm............................................77 Walloon Lake Winery.........................................33 Wandering Winds Farm.........................13, 14, 21 Warren Orchard-Between the Bays.............23, 24 WaterFire Vineyards..........................................33 Werp Farms.......................................................25 West Branch Farmers Market............................ 15 Wests Windy Acres Farm...................................41 Whispering Leaf Farms................................ 13, 14 Whispering Winds Farm.......................................2 White Barn Gardens..................................... 13, 14 Whitney Creek Farm..........................................77 Whybrew Family Farms.....................................41 Wiaters Farm and Adventures...........................77 Wiesen Farms....................................... 26, 39, 40 Wild Blue Yonder Farm..........................59, 61, 62 Wild Hair Farms........................................... 13, 14 Willford's Ewe Joint...........................................15 Willow Tree Farm...............................................77 Willow Vineyards...............................................33 Wiltse’s Brew Pub..............................................45 Wind Dance Farm..............................................77 Winding Creek Farm..........................................77 Winter Sky Wool Company................................77 Wintergreen Farm..............................................77 Wood'n Spoon....................................................77 Woodland Confectionary.......................13, 15, 21 Woodland Herb Farm.........................................41 Woody's Grand Lake.................................... 13, 14 Workshop Brewery, The....................................45 Wren............................................................39, 40 Yooper Beef.......................................................77 Yooper Winery...................................................33 Yooper Yaks.......................................................77 Youngblood Vineyard.........................................59 Zdrowy Farms.............................................. 13, 14 Zephyr Winebar + Café................................73, 74 Ziibimijwang Farm.......................................61, 62
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