local food guide
LO CA L D I F F E R E N C E .O R G
2021 EDITION
A free Michigan guide to local farms, farmers markets, restaurants, beer, wine and specialty producers
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at a glance
Find local food in your area
Find Food & Farms 13 Upper Peninsula 29 Northwest Michigan 45 Northeast Michigan 57 Mid Michigan 73 West Michigan 89 Southwest Michigan 95 Southeast Michigan
Farmers markets 22 Upper Peninsula 37 Northwest Michigan 49 Northeast Michigan 65 Mid Michigan 76 West Michigan 92 Southwest Michigan 105 Southeast Michigan
places to visit 25 Breweries 43 Wineries 53 U-Pick Farms 87 Kombucha, Spirits, Cider & Mead
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What’s inside 4 Meet the TLD Team 5 Letter From CEO 6 Find Local Food 7 Local Food Across Michigan 9 Keep it Fresh: Managing your Market Haul
11 Biiskaabiiyang: The Process of Returning to Ourselves
21 Farms for Folks:
Collaborative Community CSA
39 Local Food Online
try one of these recipes
40 A Village Food Tour 51 Healthy Impacts on Rural Communities
14 Tart Cherry Pie
52 Bees in the D
41 Glazed Pork Chop
63 Reducing Food Insecurity
44 Michigander Beach Bum Cocktail
61 Simple Black Bean Soup
64 Navy Bean Dip 83 Black Eyed Peas &
Collard Greens, Blue Cornbread and Lavender Honey
107 Maque Choux Salad
in Mid Michigan
67 The New Normal: Adaptations
through the COVID-19 Pandemic
79 COVER Feature:
New City Neighbors: Building Faith through Growing Food
85 One Margarita To-Go, Please! 93 Strengthening Community through Coffee
103 Mushrooms, Microgreens & More 109 Removing the Barrier to Land Ownership
111 Cut-Out Seasonality Guides localdifference.org
for your Fridge
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Rebecca Henderson
Kelly Wilson
Emma Beauchamp
Claire Butler
Molly Stepanski
Alex Palzewicz
Kimberly Conaghan
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Paul Green
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Elizabeth Pearce
Christina Marbury
Ederique Goudia
Jody Trietch
Technical Assistance Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator
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Director of Community Partners
NE Michigan Local Food Coordinator
West Michigan Local Food Coordinator
Bookkeeper
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UP Michigan Local Food Coordinator & Online Sales Lead
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Owner
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We first acknowledge that all of Michigan is the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands and waters of Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabeg—the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. We also acknowledge our many more-thanhuman relatives, the original caretakers of our lands and waters, who call this region home, and have done so since time immemorial. Tricia Phelps CEO
Taste the Local Difference is Michigan’s Local Food Marketing Agency. A social enterprise whose mission is to educate consumers about the value of local food while helping farm and food entrepreneurs build successful, well-connected and thoughtful businesses.
What a year it’s been. The phrase has meaning in all the tired and complicated ways, but also the beautiful ones, and even the reasons we have to be proud. In these pages, we reflect on the spirited people that make up Michigan’s local food movement, as they move determinedly forward to the new opportunities that lay ahead. Our cover story for instance (pg. 79), details how the staff and students at New City Neighbors will build a new farm, after being displaced, literally from the ground soil up.
The TLD database platform & business model are available for licensing outside of Michigan. Please contact tricia@localdifference.org to learn more.
L AYOUT & DESIGN
Erin Waineo Design
We expect this year to build upon the unexpected nature of the last as adaptations become the new normal (like those on pg. 67-70). Loosened restrictions will continue to make way for untapped business opportunity (pg. 85), and the old way of doing things will start to change with the times (pg. 39).
COVER SHOT
Cindy Valentine Photography PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS
Shiloh Maples, Christina Marbury, Zachary Schneider, Alex Palzewicz, Claire Butler, Harpe Star, Posen Consolidated Schools, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, Kristin Shaw, Full View Productions, Hidden Harvest, Edible Flint, Coveyou Scenic Farm, Lakeshore Depot, Laetus Pullus, Saffron De Twah, Cindy Valentine Photography, The Little Fleet, Cafe Rica, EE Berger, KVCC Food Innovation Center, Midnight Harvest, David Lewinski, Keep Growing Detroit
The pandemic forced us to wake up from the mindless way we consumed food and understood its value. Now it’s time to take further action and keep things moving in a positive direction. For example, land is finally getting back into the hands of Black farmers in Detroit (pg. 109) and there are countless instances where our communities are collaborating to provide locally grown food to those who are hungry (pg. 21, 63, and 67 just to name a few). I encourage you to read these stories thoughtfully — to consider the way things were before the pandemic, what you learned in this last year, and how desperately the flaws in our food system need to be remedied. Use this guide as a source of inspiration to decide where you’ll spend your dollars and how to connect with the people behind these businesses. Give one to a friend or family member and discuss (maybe over a cocktail or takeout from a neighborhood restaurant) how you can support your local food economy through all that is yet to come.
THIS GUIDE IS PUBLISHED BY
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We can’t lose sight of the lessons learned in this last year, but we will move forward. It’s up to us to decide what we make of the thrilling opportunity that lies ahead of us.
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on the cover In Grand Rapids, New City Neighbors Urban farm builds faith through growing food. This community-based organization runs a 200+ person CSA program, donates fresh produce to food pantries and offers youth programs. Flip to page 79 to learn about their new location and partnership with the Grand Valley State University Sustainable Agriculture Project.
Tricia Phelps, CEO
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With over 2,500 local food business partners throughout Michigan, how can you find the one you’re looking for? Inside our Local Food Guide, we've arranged the content by regions and then by counties, so you can stumble across new and old favorites in every corner of the state. Plus, we compiled lists — of breweries, wineries, u-pick farms, and farmers markets — to take with you on your next adventure. |
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HUNGRY FOR MORE? At localdifference.org, you can search our database by product, county, and business type to get the freshest and best Michigan products available wherever you are. localdifference.org/findlocalfood
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FRE S HNE SS TIP S Whether you have a big CSA delivery every week or just can't help going overboard at the market, knowing how to manage a big haul of fruits and veggies is the best way to reduce waste. Follow these steps for produce bliss all week (and winter!) long. Make a plan: Take stock of all the produce and make a rough plan of what you want to do with it. Dishes like stir fry, pasta primavera, big salads, and grain & veggie bowls are all great ways to make an incredible meal with whatever produce you have on hand. Start with what will spoil quickly: Make note of things like delicate berries, perfectly ripe tomatoes, fresh leafy greens and other produce that will spoil quickly and make sure you use those items first. Root vegetables, hearty greens, and fruit, like apples, will all last quite a while. Freeze what you won't use: If there are items you don’t think you’ll be able to use, freeze them for later so you can enjoy the bounty of summer all year long. Many dishes like soups and casseroles are great candidates for freezing, giving your future self an easy dinner when you need it most.
Tips for keeping produce fresh in the fridge: Place herb stems in water like you would a bouquet of flowers and they’ll keep much longer. Put salad greens into an airtight container with a clean towel or piece of paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Store ripe fruit in the fridge to extend its duration of peak ripeness. Don’t forget — local produce stays fresh longer! This is just another benefit of supporting local farms who are able to quickly get their produce from the field to your fridge.
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Biiskaabiiyang:
The Process of Returning to Ourselves A L O O K AT A N I S H I N A A B E F O O D W AY S
SHILOH MAPLES
Upper Midwest Coordinator for the Indigenous Seed Keepers Network
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The Anishinaabe are people of a particular place, as the Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes. Our identities, histories, spirituality, and traditions are inseparable from our respective ancestral territories. The very fabric of who we are is defined by the landscape of interconnected relationships and our responsibilities to all our kin—all of those human and non-human relatives that we live with in interdependent, mutually-beneficial relationships within this place. This is the foundation of our worldview. These cultural teachings are our Original Instructions of what it means to be human— our roles and responsibilities, how to live in balanced, good relationships with the rest of the world. These teachings inform our seasonal practices which make up our place-based lifeways. From this perspective, the preservation of foodways goes beyond basic sustenance—they affirm and renew relationships, nourish our spirits, and help us to be in balance with one another. Foodways are core to expressing our identities, are part of our spiritual practices, and play a role in our cosmologies.
Our cultures have endured because our daily practices are aligned with Natural Law and the Earth’s rhythms. Every plant, every animal, and even the weather– they all have seasons, cycles that dictate how they exist in the world. Our Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) is specialized knowledge belonging to a specific culture and a particular locale. Our hyperlocal sense of time is based on generations of observations and collective knowledge about our plant and animal relatives’ lifecycles; today, people refer to this study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena as phenology. This intimate knowledge of place informs our seasonal lifestyles, foodways, and land stewardship practices. In our traditional Anishinaabe calendar, the names of each lunar cycle correspond with what is occurring in our local environment at that particular time and what human practices are in season. It is here that you can see that Indigenous cultures come from the perspective of place-knowing, rather than place-making.
However, over generations, many communities have experienced disruptions or disconnection from our foods and land-based practices. Food and land have always been weaponized against Indigenous peoples to coerce them into colonial agendas. These are the origin stories for many social and health disparities we see today. Indigenous food movements recognize that revitalizing these foodways is essential to our survival, cultural preservation, and sovereignty. Some call this process of revitalizing traditional lifeways “decolonization”, but in our language we say it is Biiskaabiiyang—a process of returning to ourselves. Recovering our land-based cultures, identities, and wellness is really about remembering who we are and living out our spiritual responsibility. Reclamation of ancestral lands, waters, and sacred sites is fundamental to preserving land-based practices and lifeways– without these we cannot be people of a particular place. The Indigenous food sovereignty movement recognizes that this is as much about upholding our sacred responsibilities as it is about protecting and exercising our treaty rights.
Read the rest of the story at blog.localdifference.org/indigenous-foodways
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Peace Pie, Marquette
2 lbs fresh or frozen tart cherries 3/4 cup white sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp almond extract 1 8" pre-made pie crust In a large pot, combine cherries, sugar, flour, and salt. Heat the pot and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Continue stirring for approx. 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Add butter, lemon juice and almond extract. Allow to fully cool before assembling pie or refrigerate overnight. This pie is beautiful with a lattice crust! It is also delicious with Almond Oatmeal Crumble on top! Place pie on a cookie sheet - the juices will bubble over. Bake at 350° F for 40–50 minutes. Pie is done when crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling over.
A L M O N D OAT M E A L STREUSEL CRUMBLE 2/3 cup flour
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1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 6 Tbsp butter, melted 1/2 tsp almond extract ¼ cup slivered almonds Optional sugar, to top Mix flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Melt butter and add almond extract to melted butter. Add butter mixture to flour mixture. Add almonds. Combine and sprinkle over pie filling. Optionally, sprinkle additional sugar over the top.
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U PPE R PE N I N S U L A
KEWEENAW Calumet
Hancock Houghton South Range Toivola
Chassell
HOUGHTON
L'Anse
ONTONAGON Ironwood
BARAGA GOGEBIC IRON Crystal Falls
WESTERN U.P. BARAGA
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FARM Dynamite Hill Farms
FARMS Living Vitamin Greens
906-235-6177 Dynamite Hill Farms 16848 Dynamite Hill Rd, L'Anse
906-281-8439 Living Vitamins Microgreens 51 Second St, South Range
906-523-7373 millyshancock.com 108 Quincy St, Hancock
Opa's Berry Farm
Suomi Restaurant
GOGEBIC FARMS True North Berry Farm @truenorthberryfarm truenorthberryfarm.com Rt 505 Lake Rd, Ironwood
Whitney Creek Farm 906-932-0235 whitneycreekfarm.com N7803 Siirila Rd, Ironwood
IRON RESTAURANTS Milly's
906-523-4679 Opa's Blueberry Farm 38554 Klingville Rd, Chassell
906-482-3220 Suomi Restaurant 54 Huron St, Houghton
North Harvest CSA Farm
RETAIL STORE Keweenaw Co-op Market & Deli
906-370-2007 northharvestcsa.com 26262 Tikkanen Rd, Calumet
FARMERS MARKETS Downtown Houghton Farmers Market 906-482-1700 Downtown Houghton Farmers Market 2A Lakeshore Dr, Houghton
Hancock Tori and Farmers Market 906-482-2720 cityofhancock.com Quincy Green:403 Quincy St, Hancock
RESTAURANT Curious Pig 906-282-7575 Curious Pig 117 South 5th St, Crystal Falls
RETAIL STORE Crystal Fresh Market 906-875-6648 crystalfreshmarket.com 1363 US Highway 2, Crystal Falls
906-482-2030 keweenaw.coop 1035 Ethel Ave, Hancock
FISHERY Peterson's Fish Market 906-482-2343 Peterson's Fish Market 49813N US Hwy 41, Hancock
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Skandia
Gwinn
Eben Junction Chatham
Munising
ALGER
Germfask
SCHOOLCRAFT
Trenary
Felch
DELTA
DICKINSON Cornell Iron Mountain Kingsford
CENTRAL U.P. ALGER
Rapid River
Gladstone
Wilson
Bark River
Escanaba
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FARMS Guindon Farms
FARMS Pilot's Pastures
906-384-6517 guindonfarms.com 9111 County 416 H Rd, Cornell
906-221-0308 Upper Peninsula Grassfed Beef W9402 Peterson Dr, Iron Mountain
Garden of Eben
Superior Home Farm
Slagle's Family Farm
@gardenofeben906 5057 Benson Rd, Eben Junction
906-241-4147 superiorhomefarm.org 16164 US Hwy 41, Rapid River
906-221-5937 slaglesfamilyfarm.com N7705 Metropolitan Rd, Felch
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FARMS Case Country Farm 906-361-2700 casecountryfarm.com N5298 Samuelson Rd, Chatham
Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research & Extension Center 906-439-5114 canr.msu.edu/uprc South Farm: E3774 University Drive North Farm: N5431 Rock River Rd, Chatham
Menominee
Song Dog Farm 906-748-1996 songdogfarmandtradingpost.com N13901 Cemetery Rd, Grand Marais
UP Gourmet 312-909-2607 upgourmetfoods.com E2898 M67, Trenary
Mighty Soil Farm 906-439-5770 mightysoilfarm.com N5448 Rock River Rd, Chatham
Rock River Farm 906-458-4963 rockriverfarms.com N6302 Rock River Rd, Chatham
RETAIL STORE Grand Marais Fisheries Farm & Mercantile 906-494-2010 GM Fisheries Farm Mercantile 22595 County Rd H-58, Grand Marais
Yooper Produce 906-280-5434 yooperproduce.com 1168 9TH Rd, Bark River
FARMERS MARKETS Gladstone Farmers Market 906-280-6031 gladstonemi.org 911 Delta Ave, Gladstone
WINERIES Leigh's Garden Winery 906-553-7799 leighsgarden.com 904 Ludington St, Escanaba
Northern Sun Winery
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906-399-9212 northernsunwinery.com 983 10th Rd, Bark River
BREWERY 51st State Brewing Co. 906-828-2167 51ststatebrewingco.com 115 Harding Ave, Kingsford
MARQUETTE BREWERIES Barrel + Beam
Northern Center at Northern Michigan University
FARMS DeBacker Family Dairy
906-362-5016 Ever Yielding Acres 9042 US 41 South, Skandia
906-753-6455 debackerfamilydairy.com N9145 Badish Rd, Daggett
Freshwind Farm
Elmcrest Acres
906-942-7365 236 Abrahams Rd, Skandia
906-424-0688 elmcrestacres.com W2244 Number 29 Rd, Daggett
Full Plate Farm 906-869-0728 fullplatefarmmi.com 406 Dukes Rd, Skandia
Happy Hoppers Organic Farm 906-362-3641 Happy Hoppers Organic Farm Zorza Dr, Negaunee
Little Parsley Farm 906-228-2553 littleparsleyfarm.com 300 Little Lake Rd, Marquette
Partridge Creek Farm
Solely focused on farmhouse, barrel aged beers and rustic ciders, enjoy a taste of Michigan along with local snacks in our renovated log cabin. 906-273-2559 barrelandbeam.com 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette
Drifa Brewing Company 906-273-1300 drifabrewing.beer 501 S Lake St, Marquette
RESTAURANTS 231 West Patisserie
906-361-6628 partridgecreekfarm.org 114 S Main St, Ishpeming
Shady Grove Farm U.P. 906-360-9124 Shady Grove Farm UP 254 S Francis Mine Dr, Gwinn
Swampy Acres 906-343-6589 swampyacres.com 871 Sand River Rd, Deerton
Tonella Farms 262-347-6076 tonellafarms.com 132 Dukes Rd, Skandia
Virgin Earth Farm 906-458-6436 Virgin Earth Farm 2480 Yukon Trail, Republic
The Delft Bistro
BODEGA 906-226-7009 cafebodegamqt.com 517 North Third St, Marquette
DIGS Gastropub
906-226-6399 digsmarquette.com 154 W Washington St, Marquette
Donckers 906-226-6110 donckersonline.com 137 W Washington St, Marquette
906-228-9475 x 105 mqtfarmersmarket.com 112 S Third St, Marquette
906-639-3377 W3929 #32 Rd, Carney
Tickler Farm and Forest Products
906-225-0671 marquettefood.coop 502 W Washington St, Marquette
906-290-3099 W5597 17.5 Lane, Wallace 906-250-7167 Tickler Farm W8317 Deacon Lane, Daggett
FARMERS MARKET
Hannahville Farmers Market 906-723-2570 N15019 B-1 Rd, Wilson
White's Party Store 906-226-6781 whitespartystore.com 1001 N Third St, Marquette
RESTAURANTS Belgiumtown Bar & Restaurant
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS
906-753-2752 Belgiumtown W4346 Belgiumtown Rd, Daggett
Dead River Coffee Roasters 906-226-2112 deadrivercoffee.com 119 W Baraga Ave, Marquette
Peace Pie Company 906-869-5073 peacepiecompany.com 105 E Washington St, Marquette (inside Iron Bay Restaurant)
Rozie's Foods
906-226-8899 elixirsmqt.com 603 N 3rd St, Marquette
The Serving Spoon 906-863-7770 Serving Spoon 821 1st St, Menominee
FISHERY Door County Whitefish 906-290-4871 doorcountywhitefish.com 521 South Dr, Stephenson
SCHOOLCRAFT FARM Rondeau's Ruff Acres
Iron Bay Restaurant and Drinkery
Casual, fun, historic eatery and tap room featuring house made pies and Michigan grown sustainable agriculture to keep your belly and body healthy! 906-273-0990 ironbaymqt.com 105 E Washington St, Marquette
Mill Creek Farm
RETAIL STORES Lakeshore Depot
Elixirs by BeWell Marquette FARMERS MARKET Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
906-639-2588 jaspermaple.com W1867 Co. Rd 374, Carney
Starz Orchard
Marquette Food Co-op Serving locally roasted coffee, fresh baked pastries, a light lunch, and finely crafted desserts using local ingredients. 906-273-0100 231 W Washington St, Marquette
Jasper's Sugar Bush
906-273-2455 thedelftbistro.com 139 W Washington St, Marquette
906-273-2121 lakeshoredepot.com 560 Fern Pl, Marquette
Seeds and Spores Family Farm 906-458-8616 seedsandspores.com 724 Greenfield Rd, Marquette
NMU's culinary team supports farmers, fishers, vintners, and brewers through locally sourced offerings in a newly renovated, full-service conference and event center. 906-227-2623 nmu.edu/northerncenter 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette
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FARMS Ever Yielding Acres
MENOMINEE
Rozie’s RelSa is a gourmet blend of mild to extra hot peppers, along with other vegetables. Great with sandwiches, salads and more! 906-235-7495 rozies.online Marquette
Superior Culture
906-644-2777 11812 W Spielmacher Rd, Cooks
WINERY End Of The Road Winery 906-450-1541 endoftheroadwinerymi.com 6917 Burns Rd, Germfask
906-273-0927 superiorculturemqt.com 717 N Third St, Marquette
Velodrome Coffee Company 906-273-2556 velodromecoffeecompany.com 519 W Washington St, Marquette
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LUCE
Sault Ste. Marie Brimley Dafter
Newberry
CHIPPEWA
Curtis
Rudyard
MACKINAC Engadine
Pickford Goetzville
Naubinway Brevort
EASTERN U.P.
HesselCedarville
St. Ignace
CHIPPEWA
MACKINAC RESTAURANT Cup of the Day
FARMERS MARKETS Bayside Farmers Market
DISTILLERY Les Cheneaux Distillers
906 297-2120 dutcherfarm@gmail.com 25525 S Angora Rd, Goetzville
906-635-7272 cupoftheday.com 406 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie
906-643-6950 stignace.com 13 S State St, St. Ignace
906-484-1213 lescheneauxdistillers.com 172 S Meridian St, Cedarville
Gordon's Produce
RETAIL STORE Backwoods Farm Market - Rudyard
Curtis Farmers Market
RETAIL STORES Applecore General Store
Jere Farms 734-347-0906 jerefarms.com 7557 W M28, Brimley
Ski Country Farm 906-630-7414 skicountryfarm.com 2281 W 7 Mile Rd, Sault Ste. Marie
Sweeten Farms 765-346-8183 sweetenhayfarm.com 12248 S Bound Rd, Dafter
989-544-0407 9707 W M-48, Rudyard at Exit 373 (at I-75 and M-48)
SPECIALTY PRODUCER Superior Coffee Roasting Company and Cafe
906-283-3275 Saw-Wa-Quato St, Curtis
Engadine Farmers Market 906-477-6891 N6760 M-117, Engadine
Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market
906-203-7804 734-347-0906 superiorcoffeeroasting.com Les Cheneaux Farmers Market 2611 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie 3206 W Cedar Rd, Hessel
LUCE FARM
Bee Wise Farms
RESTAURANTS 1852 Grill Room 906-847-7222 1852grillroom.com 6966 Main St, Mackinac Island
906-484-7080 applecoregeneralstore.com 708 W M-134, Cedarville
Backwoods Farm Market - Brevort 989-544-0407 4485 W US 2, Brevort
Backwoods Farm Market - Hessel 989-544-0407 Backwoods Farm Market E1151 M-134, Hessel
FISHERY Mackinac Straits Fish Company 906-643-7535 stignace.com/shopping/mackinacstraits-fish-company 109 W Elliot St, St. Ignace
FARMERS MARKETS Bay Mills/Brimley Farmers Market
906-291-3137 beewisefarms.com 10192 M28, Newberry
906-248-8363 cwatson@baymills.org 111644 Plantation Rd, Brimley
FARMERS MARKET Newberry Farmers Market
906-847-3000 missionpoint.com/restaurants One Lakeshore Dr, Mackinac Island
De Tour Village Farmers Market
906-293-5107 Newberry Farmers Market Newberry Ave, Newberry
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Les Cheneaux Coffee Roasters and Retea
Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn
734-347-0906 lescheneauxcoffeeroasters.com 33 E Hodeck, Cedarville
906-297-5471 detourcommunity.org 178 S Ontario St, De Tour Village
Pickford Farmers Market 906-630-2881 Pickford Farmers Market 185 Manila, Pickford
Sault Ste. Marie Farmers Market 906-630-7414 SSM Farmers Market 201 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie |
Mackinac Island
FARMS Dutcher Farm
906-632-9430 gordonsproduce.com 3449 S Ridge Rd, Sault Ste. Marie
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BREWERY Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub 906-492-3300 tahquamenonfallsbrewery.com 24019 Upper Falls Dr, Paradise
Bistro on the Greens at Mission Point Resort
906-586-6000 chamberlinsinn.com N9450 Manistique Lakes Rd, Curtis
Chianti at Mission Point Resort 906-847-3000 missionpoint.com/restaurants One Lakeshore Dr, Mackinac Island
Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort 906-847-3000 missionpoint.com/restaurants One Lakeshore Dr, Mackinac Island
Ryba's Fudge Shop 800-447-9227 ryba.com 7314 Main St, Mackinac Island
U PPE R PE N I N S U L A
THE U.P. FOOD EXCHANGE is a resource portal for farmers, businesses, and individuals looking to participate in the local food system. UPFE supports local food projects of all kinds, including policy work, community education, food safety, business development, farm to school, and more. Key to the work of the U.P. Food Exchange is the UPFE Online Marketplace, a food hub that aggregates local food products for institutions and retail in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Learn more at: upfoodexchange.com @upfoodexchange
• M O R E LO CA L FOO D & FA R M S •
Allan Acres Sault Ste. Marie
Cedar Creek Farm Marquette
Four Seasons Farm Rock
Lauren Family Farm Gwinn
Moonstone Farm Ironwood
Powderhorn Farm Bessemer
The Conklin Farm Goetzville
Anthony Vineyards Bark River
Chickadee Moon Farm Chassell
Furlong Creek Farm Engadine
Logan Heritage Farm Goetzville
Moore's Salad Greens Engadine
Treasa's Treasures Munising
Autumn's Golden Splendor Big Bay
Circle Back Farm Lake Linden
Gagnon Farm Atlantic Mine
Muddy Duck Ranch Rudyard
Circle K Buffalo Ranch Rudyard
Gather'n Greens Engadine
Love Farms/Love Meats Rudyard
Rapid River Farmers Market Rapid River
Cloverland Apiary and Farm Calumet
Gierke Blueberry Farm Chassell
Backwoods Natural Farm Hessel Badger Creek Farm Marquette Baraga County Farmer's Market (Baraga Location) Baraga Baraga County Farmer's Market (L'Anse location) L'Anse Beaver Grove Bison Marquette Beaver Meadow Creek Farms Sault Ste. Marie Besolda Farm Marquette Blueberry Pier Menominee Boersma Family Roots Calumet Bricker Farm Rapid River
Cloverland Farm Marquette Danielson's Sugarbush Nisula Depot Park Farmers and Artisans Market Ironwood DP Equine Manure Composting Sault Ste. Marie Duberville Homestead Curtis Dukes Farm Skandia Echolight Hobby Farm Rapid River Elson's 2 Tracks Crystal Falls End of the Road Farm Keweenaw Bay
BSB Farms Skandia
Escanaba Farmers Market Escanaba
Byler Family Farm Pelkie
Farendy Farms Sault Ste. Marie
Carrick Family Farms Brimley
Fiddle Knoll Farm Rumely
Grand Bee's L'Anse Grand Marais Farm Grand Marais H58'kers Farmstead Munising Happy Holladays Sault Ste. Marie Hiawatha Farms Engadine Hinkson Homegrown– Sustainable Family Farm Manistique
M&M Farmers Market Menominee Mackinac Highland Beef St. Ignace Makinen Farm Chassell Manistique Farmers Market Manistique Marenger's Potato Farm Cornell Marquette Maple Company Marquette Matson's Fisheries Munising
Hyer Farm Skandia
Meister's Tree Farm Marquette
Iron Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market Iron Mountain
Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market Menominee
Ironwood Township Farmers Market Ironwood
Metsä Hill Farm Atlantic Mine
Jasper's Sugar Bush Carney
Michigan Maple Farms Rudyard
Lake Linden Farmers Market Lake Linden
Moon Mtn Big Bay
Munising Public School Hoop House Munising Negaunee Farmers and Crafters Market Miners Park Negaunee Nelson's Veggies Rapid River Niemela's Market Gardens Pelkie
Red Rock Farm Lake Linden RootDown River Farm Pickford S&C Nelson Farms Iron River Sacred Acres Skandia Samp Duck Eggs Brimley School Farm Pelkie
NMU Hoop House Marquette
Second Chance Farms Calumet
Northern Lights Farm Stephenson
Silver River Sugarbush Baraga
Northern Sky Orchard McMillan
Spinner's End Farm Curtis
Osma Acres Farm CSA Houghton
Sunny G Orchard Stephenson
Palatine Woods Farm Pickford
Superior Mycology Co. Houghton
Pancho's Wild Blueberries Lake Linden
Swanzy Farm Gwinn
Parrish Fisheries Brimley
Sweet Grass Farms Pickford
Pellegrini Farm Escanaba
Taiga Farm and Vineyards Ironwood
Pirman Corner Farm Skandia
Taylor Acres Dafter
Trenary Loam-Grown Trenary U.P. Pastured Farms Bruce Crossing Van Luven Farm Sault Ste. Marie VanDrese Farm Cornell Waishkey Bay Farm Brimley Wallis Family Farm Rudyard Whispering Wild Farm Toivola Whitney Creek Farm Ironwood Willow Tree Farm Brimley Wilson Creek Gardens Wilson Winding Creek Farm Chatham Wood'n Spoon Mohawk Yooper Beef Bruce Crossing Yooper Produce Bark River Yooper Yaks Sault Ste. Marie
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UP Local Food Coordinator & Online Sales Lead
Joe Newman and Kate Debs own and operate Mighty Soil Farm in Chatham with their dog, Sulu. 20
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“When COVID hit, we wanted, like so many other people, to figure out how to help the community,” says Joe Newman, co-owner of Mighty Soil Farm in Chatham. To build local food security in Alger County, several farms, including Mighty Soil, collaborated to form Farms for Folks (FFF), a food access motivated CSA program. Area individuals and businesses donated to the FFF fund to provide fair prices to farmers and pay for food to give to those in need. This program was made possible through community funding and by working with Alger County Communities That Care(AC3) to act as a fiduciary. Local volunteers helped with aggregation of produce and delivery for those who lacked transportation. Seasonal items from area farms, like greens, potatoes, squash, and more, were packed and distributed to about 10 Alger-area families, with plans for 20 this year. These boxes also offered additional items like eggs, proteins, and bread. Participants were thrilled and, “farmers all felt great about their food going to folks who really, really needed it,” Newman says. In the early stages of this program, Newman pitched this collaborative CSA idea to the Upper Peninsula Food Exchange team, which inspired a similar project in the Western Upper Peninsula with the Portage Health Foundation (PHF). The foundation partnered with non-profit social service and health agencies, including U.P. Kids, Keweenaw Family Resource Center, BHK-L’Anse and the
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health Center, to identify area families to invite to the program. In the Keweenaw region, the PHF-managed program included culturally appropriate local items, like manoomin (wild rice) and maple syrup from Dynamite Hills Fam in Baraga County. “Helping the people (in our community) is really neat,'' Gina Kerr, owner of Whispering Wild Market Farm in Toivola, says. Her farm provided apples, corn, potatoes, collard greens, onions, and raspberries to the PHF program. “I love how things are budding off of this program.” Both programs offered educational resources to empower participants to store, prepare, and cook the ingredients. Seasonal recipes from MSU extension were shared with FFF participants. In Copper Country, the Portage Lake District Library, which was one of the distribution sites, even created their own educational cooking web series, Biblio Bistro, to complement this program. Collective CSA models like these strengthen the ties within the community, from the farmers to the eaters. After the successes of these programs in 2020, both are continuing through the 2021 growing season. These examples showcase how rural communities can have a voice in creating impactful programming that shapes their own food system. “Supporting local food efforts is a win-win for the community through increasing access to nutritious, locally grown food [while] supporting the local economy” says Dr. Michelle Seguin of the Portage Health Foundation.
See the collective CSA 2020 Outcome Report from PHF localdifference.org/phfcsa2020
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FARMERS MARKETS
Our 2021 Local Food Guide was published in May 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call ahead or look online to see if these businesses have resumed normal operations as listed here.
BARAGA COUNTY
MON
TUE
WED
THURS
FRI
Baraga County Farmers Market – L’Anse Location
SAT
SUN
9AM–12PM
Baraga County Farmers Market – Baraga Location
3–5:30PM
WESTERN U.P.
GOGEBIC COUNTY (CST TIME ZONE)
Depot Park Farmers & Artisans Market
5–7:30PM
Ironwood Township Farmers Market
4–6PM
HOUGHTON COUNTY
Downtown Houghton Farmers Market
4–6PM
Hancock Farmers Market
3–6PM
Lake Linden Farmers Market
10AM–2PM
Main St Calumet Farmers Market
10AM–2PM
ALGER COUNTY
MON
TUES
WED
Grand Marais Farmers Market Munising Farmers & Artisans Market
THURS
FRI
SAT
SUN
5-7 PM 4-7pm
Skandia Farmers Market
4-7pm
DELTA COUNTY
Escanaba Farmers Market Gladstone Farmers Market
3–6PM
8AM–12PM
3–6 PM
CENTRAL U.P.
DICKINSON COUNTY (CST TIME ZONE)
Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market
8AM–12PM
MARQUETTE COUNTY
Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
5 –7PM
Negaunee Farmers and Crafters Market - Miners Park
4–7PM
9AM–1PM
MENOMINEE COUNTY (CST TIME ZONE) 11:30AM– 3:30PM
Hannahville Farmers Market (EST TIME) M&M Farmers and Artisans Market
9AM–1PM
Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market
9AM–12PM
Rapid River Farmers Market
3–6 PM
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY
Manistique Farmers Market CHIPPEWA COUNTY
4–6PM MON
TUES
WED
Bay Mills/Brimley Farmers Market Pickford Farmers Market
EASTERN U.P.
Sault Ste. Marie Farmers Market
SAT
SUN
3–6PM 4–6:30PM
LUCE COUNTY 4-6pm
MACKINAC COUNTY
Bayside Farmers Market - St. Ignace
4–7PM 2–5PM
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MICHIGAN HAS OVER 300 BREWERIES!
UPPER PENINSULA BREWERIES ALPHA Alpha Michigan Brewing Co.
GRAND MARAIS Lake Superior Brewing Company
KINGSFORD 51st State Brewing Company
CALUMET Red Jacket Brewing Company
HARVEY Lake Superior Smokehouse Brewpub
MARQUETTE Barrel + Beam Blackrocks Brewery Drifa Brewing Company Ore Dock Brewing Company Superior Culture The Vierling
CEDARVILLE Les Cheneaux Distillers COPPER HARBOR Brickside Brewery ESCANABA Hereford & Hops Upper Hand Brewery
HOUGHTON Keweenaw Brewing Company IRONWOOD Cold Iron Brewing ISHPEMING Cognition Brewing Company Jasper Ridge Brewery
MENOMINEE Three Bridge Brewing Co.
MUNISING ByGeorge Brewing Company East Channel Brewing Company PARADISE Tahquamenon Falls Brewery SAULT STE. MARIE Soo Brewing Superior Coast Brewery SOUTH RANGE Keweenaw Brewing Co Production STEPHENSON Superior State Brewing
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN BREWERIES BELLAIRE Short’s Brewing Pub BEULAH Brose Brewing Five Shores Brewing BOYNE CITY Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen CADILLAC Clam Lake Beer Company CHARLEVOIX Bier’s Inwood Brewery
FRANKFORT Stormcloud Brewing Company HARBOR SPRINGS Tunnel Vision Brewery at Pond Hill Farm LAKE ANN Lake Ann Brewing Co. MANISTEE North Channel Brewing Co. NORTHPORT The Mitten Brewing Company
ELK RAPIDS Short’s Brewing
PETOSKEY Beards Brewery Burnt Marshmallow Brewing Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery Petoskey Brewing
MiddleCoast
SUTTONS BAY Hop Lot Brewing Co.
The Filling Station
TRAVERSE CITY Brewery Terra Firma Earthen Ales Farm Club Fresh Coast Beer Works Jolly Pumpkin Brewery & Distillery
Brewing Company
North Peak
Brewing Co.
Rare Bird Brewpub Right Brain Brewery Silver Spruce Brewing
Microbrewery
The Workshop Brewing Co.
WILLIAMSBURG Stone Hound Brewing Company
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN BREWERIES ALPENA Austin Brothers Beer Company CHEBOYGAN Cheboygan Brewing Company
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GAYLORD Big Buck Brewery Snowbelt Brewing Brewing Company GRAYLING Dead Bear Brewing Rolling Oak Brewing
HARRISVILLE Alcona Brew Haus
OSCODA Wiltse’s Brew Pub
MACKINAW CITY Biere De Mac Brew Works Rusted Spoke
TAWAS CITY Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery WEST BRANCH The Highway Brewing Co.
WEST MICHIGAN BREWERIES ADA Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery ALLEGAN Schaendorf Brewing Co. Tantrick Brewing Co. ALLENDALE Trail Point Brewing Company ARMADA Blake's Brewing Co. BIG RAPIDS Cranker's Brewery Raven Brewing & BBQ BYRON CENTER Alebird Taphouse & Brewery CALEDONIA Railtown Brewing Co. CEDAR SPRINGS Cedar Springs Brewing Co. COMSTOCK PARK Bier Distillery ELK Brewing Perrin Brewing Co. Speciation Artisan Ales
DORR 5 Lakes Brewing Co. DOUGLAS Saugatuck Brewing Co. FENNVILLE Waypost Brewing Co. GRAND HAVEN Burzurk Brewing Co. Grand Armory Brewing Odd Side Ales GRAND RAPIDS Arvon Brewing Co. Atwater Brewery B.O.B.'s Brewery Brass Ring Brewing Brewery Vivant City Built Brewing Co. East West Brewing ELK Brewing Founders Brewing Co. Fountain Hill Brewery Grand Rapids Brewing Co. Greyline Brewing Harmony Brewing Harmony Hall Jolly Pumpkin Brewery
New Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker Pink Barrel Cellars The Mitten Brewing Company Thornapple Brewing Co. GRANDVILLE Osgood Brewing Flat River Brewing Co. HART Big Hart Brewing Co. HOLLAND Big Lake Brewing Brewery 4 Two 4 New Holland Brewing Our Brewing Company HUDSONVILLE Pike 51 Brewery White Flame Brewing Co. KENTWOOD Broadleaf Local Beer Jaden James Brewery
LUDINGTON Jamesport Brewing Co. Ludington Bay Brewing Co. MONTAGUE North Grove Brewers MUSKEGON Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. Unruly Brewing
SAUGATUCK Guardian Brewing Co. Saugatuck Brewing Co. The Mitten Brewing Company SPARTA Brick Haus Brews SPRING LAKE Old Boys' Brewhouse
NEWAYGO Newaygo Brewing Co.
WALKER DeHop's Brewing Company & Cafe
OTSEGO Liquid Note Brewing
WAYLAND Open Road Brewery
REED CITY Reed City Brewing Co.
WHITEHALL Fetch Brewing Co
ROCKFORD Depot 36 Brewery Rockford Brewing Company Third Nature Brewing Co.
WYOMING Kitzingen Brewery TwoGuys Brewing
U.P.
LOWELL New Union Brewery
NE NW
WEST
MID MICHIGAN BREWERIES ALMA Alma Brewing Co. BAY CITY Tri-City Brewing Co. BURTON Redline Brewing Company CASEVILLE Thumb Brewery CHARLOTTE Charlotte Brewing Co. CLARE Four Leaf Brewing
DEWITT Looking Glass Brewing Co. DIMONDALE Dimes Brewhouse EAST LANSING Ellison Brewery + Spirits Harper's Restaurant and Brewpub FENTON Fenton Winery and Brewery Lynchpin Beer Company
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SE
SW
FLINT Redwoods Steakhouse Brewery and Grill Tenacity Brewing FRANKENMUTH Frankenmuth Brewery GRAND LEDGE BrickHaven Brewing Co. Sanctuary HEMLOCK The Maple Grille IONIA Steele Street Brewing
LANSING Eaglemonk Pub and Brewery Lansing Brewing Company Ozone’s Brewhouse LEXINGTON Lexington Brewing Co. MIDLAND Mi Element Grains and Grounds Midland Brewing Co. MT. PLEASANT Hunter's Ale House Mountain Town Brewing Co. Mountain Town Station
PORTLAND ConfluxCity Brewing Co. SAGINAW Loggers Brewing Co. Oracle Brewing Co. ST. JOHNS St. Johns Brewing Co. WARREN Kuhnhenn Brewing WILLIAMSTON
Old Nation
Brewing Company
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BENTON HARBOR North Pier Brewing Company The Livery Microbrewery BRIDGMAN Tapistry Brewing Co.
Transient Artisan Ales
BUCHANAN Lehman’s Brewery & Farmhouse River Saint Joe DOWAGIAC Sister Lakes Brewing Company GALESBURG Bell’s Brewery Gull Lake Distilling Company KALAMAZOO Bell’s Eccentric Cafe Brite Eyes Brewing Company Kalamazoo Valley Community College Brewery Latitude 42 Brewing Company Olde Peninsula Brew Pub One Well Brewery Saugatuck Brewing Co. Texas Corners Brewing Company Wax Wings Brewing Company
LAWTON Barn Brewers Big T Brew Pub MARSHALL Dark Horse Brewing Company Grand River Brewery NEW BUFFALO
Beer Church Brewing Co.
PAW PAW Lucky Girl Brewing Crossroads Paw Paw Brewing Company PORTAGE Latitude 42 Brewing Company Presidential Brewing Co. SOUTH HAVEN Harbor Light Brewery South Haven Brewpub Three Blondes Brewing SPRINGFIELD Territorial Brewing Company ST. JOSEPH Silver Harbor Brewing Co. STEVENSVILLE Watermark Brewing Company UNION PIER
Round Barn Tasting Room
VICKSBURG The Distant Whistle Brewhouse WATERVLIET
Arclight Brewing Company
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SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN BREWERIES ANN ARBOR Biercamp Blue Tractor Brewery Edelbrau Brewing Company Grizzly Peak Brewing Company HOMES Brewery Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery Mothfire Brewing Co. Townies Brewery Wolverine State Brewing Co. BIRMINGHAM Griffin Claw Brewing Company BRIGHTON Block Brewing Brewery Becker
DEARBORN Dearborn Brewing Downey Brewing Co. The Longboard by Jolly Pumpkin DETROIT Atwater Brewing Co. Batch Brewing Co. Brew Detroit Detroit Beer Co. Eastern Market Brewing Co. Founders Brewing Co. Granite City Food & Brewery Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery Motor City Brewing Works Traffic Jam & Snug
HOWELL Aberrant Ales Block Brewing Company Eternity Brewing Company Hartland Brewing Co. JACKSON 127 Brewing Grand River Brewery Ironbark Brewing Company JONESVILLE Ramshackle Brewing Co. LIVONIA Schoolcraft Brewery SuperNatural Brewing
PONTIAC Exferimentation Brewing Filmore 13 Brewery
CANTON Canton Brew Works
MADISON HEIGHTS Ramshackle Brewing Co.
CHELSEA Chelsea Alehouse Brewery
FARMINGTON Farmington Brewing Company
MILAN Original Gravity Brewing Company
CLARKSTON Parker’s Hilltop Brewery
FERNDALE Brooks Brewing South Ferndale Project
MILFORD River’s Edge Brewing Company
COMMERCE TWP Kickstand Brewing Company
GROSSE POINTE PARK Atwater in the Park HOLLY Northern Oak Brewery
OXFORD GravCap Brewing Homegrown Brewing Company One Drop Brewing Co. PLYMOUTH Arbor Brewing Company CJ's Brewing Company Liberty Street Brewing Co.
DEXTER Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen
CLINTON TWP Great Baraboo Brewing Company Kuhnhenn Brewing Co
ONSTED Blue Skies Brewery
NEW HUDSON Draught Horse Brewery NORTHVILLE Granite City Food & Brewery North Center Brewing Company Northville Winery & Brewing Co. NOVI Ascension Brewing Company
ROCHESTER Rochester Mills Beer Company ROCHESTER HILLS Griffin Claw Clubhouse ROYAL OAK Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery River Rouge Brewing Company Royal Oak Brewery SALINE Salt Springs Brewery Stony Lake Brewing Co. SHELBY TWP Brooks Brewing Sherwood Brewing Company
SOUTH LYON Third Monk Brewing Company Witch's Hat Brewing ST. CLAIR War Water Brewery ST. CLAIR SHORES Baffin Brewing Company Copper Hop Brewing Dragon's Landing Jamex Brewing Co. TECUMSEH Black Fire Winery & Brewery Tecumseh Brewing Company TEMPERANCE
Pavlov’s Brewing Company
TROY Granite City Food & Brewery Loaded Dice Brewery WARREN Dragonmead Brewery WATERFORD TWP Rustic Leaf Brewing WIXOM Drafting Table Brewing Company YPSILANTI Arbor Brewing Co. Unity Vibration Kombucha Ypsi Alehouse
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NORTHWEST MICHIGAN
Carp Lake
N O R TH W E S T
Cross Village
Levering
Pellston
EMMET Alanson Petoskey
NORTHE AST
Charlevoix
CHARLEVOIX Boyne CIty
Ellsworth Northport
Central Lake
Lake Leelanau Suttons Bay
on
Elk Rapids
ssi
Maple City
Bellaire
Cedar
Alden
Old
LEELANAU
Williamsburg
Traverse City Honor Beulah
Kalkaska
KALKASKA
GRAND TRAVERSE
Interlochen
SOUTHWEST
BENZIE
WEST
Empire
Frankfort Benzonia
Mancelona
Mi
Glen Arbor
ANTRIM
MID
Leland
East Jordan
Fife Lake
Thompsonville
MANISTEE Onekama
Kaleva
WEXFORD
Lake City
MISSAUKEE SOUTHE AST
Brethren
Manton
Manistee Wellston
McBain
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NORTHWEST ANTRIM FARMS Bluestem Farm
Hillside Harvest Farm
Rodger's Grass Fed Beef
231-459-8968 bluestemfarm.net 4218 M 32, East Jordan
231-373-2784 hillsideharvestfarm.com 6076 Pleasant Hill Rd, Ellsworth
231-633-0664 buylocalbeef.blogspot.com 9240 Cemetery Rd, Alden
Danu Hof
King Orchards - Central Lake
231-916-2517 danuhof.com 3775 Doerr Rd, Mancelona
877-937-5464 kingorchards.com 4620 North M-88, Central Lake
Royal Farms
Duerksen Turkey Farm
King Orchards - Kewadin
Undertoe Farm
231-264-0715 kingorchards.com 986 US 31 S, Kewadin
231-676-4813 undertoefarm.com 13407 Winters Rd, Kewadin
231-587-8267 duerksenturkeyfarm.com 7214 M 66 Highway, Mancelona
Farmer White's 231-632-1500 farmerwhites.com 11373 South US 31, Williamsburg
Flynn Orchards 231-886-0416 flynnorchards.com 3728 Mancelona Rd, Mancelona
Guntzviller's Berry and Vegetable Farm
231-599-3222 royalfarmsinc.com 10445 US 31, Ellsworth
Lee Family Farm 231-342-2385 Lee Family Farm 7357 Satterly Lake Rd, Mancelona
FARMERS MARKETS Elk Rapids Farmers Market
Native Cultivations
231-264-8202 elkrapidschamber.org 305 US-31, Elk Rapids
231-709-2936 nativecultivationsmi.com 6856 Cairn Hwy, Kewadin
Providence Organic Farm & Market
Mancelona Farmers Market 231-886-0416 mancelonafarmersmarket.com 25 William St, Mancelona
RETAIL STORES Friske Orchards Farm Market
Visit the farm May-Aug. Kid friendly! Call for U-pick berries. Find their variety of veggies & fruits at area farm markets. 231-264-9575 Guntzviller's Farm 11122 US 31 South, Williamsburg
Find organic veggies, grass-fed meats & more at the on-farm market, or through a CSA share. Open all year, 9-5 Mon-Sat. 231-599-2020 providenceorganicfarm.com 5691 North M-88, Central Lake
231-599-2604 friske.com 10743 US 31 North, Ellsworth
Rooted 231-916-2520 rootedmi.com 520 S Williams St, Mancelona
BENZIE FARMS Champion Hill Farm
FARMERS MARKET Grow Benzie
RESTAURANT Rolls Rice
231-651-0682 championhillfarm.com 200 S Marshall Rd, Beulah
231-882-9510 growbenzie.org 5885 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia
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Norconk Farm 231-326-3540 10004 Aral Rd, Honor
North Star Organics 231-352-4865 northstarorganics.com 1139 Forrester Rd, Frankfort
Sleeping Bear Farms 231-882-4456 sleepingbearfarms.com 971 S Pioneer Rd, Beulah
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Market Basket 231-882-5041 marketbasketbeulah.com 187 N Michigan Ave, Beulah
DISTILLERY Iron Fish Distillery 231-378-3474 ironfishdistillery.com 14234 Dzuibanek Rd, Thompsonville
MEADERY St. Ambrose Cellars 231-383-4262 stambrosecellars.com 841 S Pioneer Rd, Beulah
BREWERY Short's Brewing Company
Enjoy beer, canned wine, cider or seltzer in the original pub or new indoor tasting room. Both locations open daily. 231-498-2300 shortsbrewing.com 121 N Bridge St, Bellaire 211 Industrial Park Dr, Elk Rapids
MEADERY Bee Well Mead & Cider 231-350-7116 beewellmeadery.com 116 N Bridge St, Bellaire
BED & BREAKFASTS Applesauce Inn Bed and Breakfast 231-533-6448 applesauceinn.com 7296 S M88 Hwy, Bellaire
Bellaire B+B
231-533-6077 bellairebandb.com 212 Park St, Bellaire
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FARMS Harwood Gold Farm
FARMS Bear Creek Organic Farm
231-547-2038 harwoodgold.com 61 Parsons Rd, Charlevoix
231-487-2791 bearcreekorganicfarm.com 4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey
Spirit of Walloon
Bliss Gardens Farm and Community Kitchen
231-388-3737 spiritofwalloon.com 06255 Zenith Heights Rd, Boyne City
FARMERS MARKETS Charlevoix Farmers Market 231-547-3253 charlevoixmi.gov/338/ farmers-market East Park: 408 Bridge St, Charlevoix
RETAIL STORES Cherry Republic Store - Charlevoix 231-437-3600 221 Bridge St, Charlevoix
Grain Train Market - Boyne City 231-459-4522 graintrain.coop 104 S Park St, Boyne City
Oleson's Food Store - Charlevoix
231-838-3859 blissgardens.wordpress.com 5322 Hill Rd, Cross Village
Coveyou Scenic Farm Market 231-347-4056 coveyouscenicfarm.com 4160 US 131 South, Petoskey
Local Eats Delivery 231-539-8203 localeatsdelivery.com 650 Milton Rd, Pellston
Open Sky Organic Farm 231-675-5452 openskyorganicfarm.com 5200 Zmikly Rd, Pellston
Pitchfork Farms 231-622-2870 2140 Lake Grove Rd, Petoskey
Ziibimijwang Farm
231-547-6548 olesonsfoods.com 112 Antrim St, Charlevoix
SPECIALTY PRODUCER Harwood Gold Maple Syrup Products & Cafe 231-373-3044 harwoodgold.com 230 Bridge St, Charlevoix
FOOD TRUCK Happy's Taco Shop 231-330-9408 happystacoshop.com The Back Lot: 425 Michigan St, Petoskey
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RESTAURANTS City Park Grill 231-347-0101 cityparkgrill.com 432 E Lake St, Petoskey
Julienne Tomatoes 231-439-9250 juliennetomatoes.com 421 Howard St, Petoskey
Palette Bistro 231-348-3321 palettebistro.com 321 Bay St, Petoskey
POUR Kitchen & Bar 231-881-9800 pourpetoskey.com 422 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
Roast & Toast Coffee & Cafe 231-347-7767 roastandtoast.com 309 E Lake St, Petoskey
RETAIL STORES Grain Train Natural Food Market Ziibimijwang (ZEE-BEE mige-waang) Farm is a tribally owned non-profit, specializing in quality produce, maple and indigenous foods. 231-881-3040 ziibimijwang.com 5055 E Gill Rd, Carp Lake
WINERY Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery 231-487-9058 mmsyrup.com 4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey
231-347-4914 graintrain.coop 220 East Mitchell St, Petoskey
Oleson's Food Store - Petoskey 231-439-9911 olesonsfoods.com 2000 N US 31, Petoskey
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery 231-487-9058 mmsyrup.com 4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey
Plath's Meats - Petoskey 231-348-8100 2200 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
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NORTHWEST GRAND TRAVERSE FARMS Buchan's Blueberry Hill
Peak Season CSA
231-223-4846 buchansblueberryhill.com 1472 Nelson Rd, Traverse City
906-322-1631 peakseasoncsa.com 17017 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City
Fainting Robin Farm
SEEDS Educational Farm
231-620-4829 faintingrobinfarm.com 9424 Elk Lake Rd, Williamsburg
231-947-0312 ecoseeds.org 1500 Red Dr, Traverse City
The Farm at Cherry Hill
TC Community Garden
231-409-8558 thefarmatcherryhill.com 13200 Center Rd, Traverse City
231-715-1544 tccommunitygarden.org 1500 Red Dr, Traverse City
Gallagher Centennial Farm
The Rehmann Farm
231-218-0771 gallagherfarms.com 5904 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City
231-922-7313 Rehmann Farm 1056 Smith Rd, Traverse City
Golden Bee Farm
Up North Heritage Farm
248-572-3662 goldenbeefarm.com 5024 Lackey Rd, Williamsburg
231-655-0554 upnorthheritagefarm.com 8105 Hawley Rd, Williamsburg
Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden
Warren Orchards Between the Bays
FOOD TRUCKS Archie's Food Truck & Gemini Sandwich Co.
231-941-5221 edsonfarms.com 835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City Family owned, offering a unique bar style menu. Focusing on smoothies and ice cream, along with sandwiches & salads. The Coin Slot: 346 E Front St, Traverse City
231-929-9654 groleaus.com 2100 Hammond Rd E, Traverse City
Hall Farms 231-946-2985 Hall Farms 8118 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City
Happy's Taco Shop 231-330-9408 happystacoshop.com The Little Fleet: 448 E Front St, Traverse City
Rad.ish Street Food
5th generation family-owned & farmed. Offering high quality local fruits, vegetables, honey, jam, syrup & much more! 231-590-2363 betweenthebaystc.com 8169 Center Rd, Traverse City
FARMERS MARKETS Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market
With 100% plant based dishes using 85% local farms & businesses, these Traverse City eateries are more than kinda rad. 565-391-7497 The Coin Slot: 346 E Front St, Traverse City Stone Hound Brewing: 3593 Bunker Hill Rd, Williamsburg
PRIVATE CHEF Planted Cuisine
Neighborhood cafe with an open door and good food to-go for everyone, including your all american dad and your weird vegan cousin. 231-252-2972 roseandferncafe.com 910 E Eighth St, Traverse City
S2S Sugar 2 Salt 231-492-4616 sugar2salt.com 1371 Gray Dr, Ste. 300, Traverse City
Jacob's Farm & Corn Maze
Spanglish
231-632-6293 jacobscornmaze.com 7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
Lazy Stump Farm 248-514-7954 Lazy Stump Farm 5152 M-113, Kingsley
Morganic Permaculture Farm 231-492-5175 morganicfarm.com 8040 M 113 E, Fife Lake
Nicholas Farm & Vineyards 231-223-4005 nicholasfarmandvineyards.com 13101 Center Rd, Traverse City |
Oryana cafe offers freshly made beverages, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods, including vegan and wheat free options. 231-947-0191 oryana.coop 260 E 10th St, Traverse City
231-264-8291 10877 US 31, Williamsburg
Interwater Farms
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Oryana Café
Rose & Fern
Great Lakes Garlic Farm
Groleau's Farm Market
231-947-7730 cuppajoetc.com 1200 W 11th St, Ste. 101, Traverse City
Edson Farms Café
231-335-1060 childrensgardentc.org 536 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City 231-598-0802 greatlakesgarlicfarm.com 7269 County Rd 633, Buckley
Cuppa Joe Cafe
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The largest growers market in Northwest Michigan, in the heart of Downtown Traverse City. 231-922-2050 downtowntc.com Cass St & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Farmers Market 231-941-1900 thevillagetc.com 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City
Specializing in locally sourced, in-season food experiences. Private chef, public popups, zero-proof cocktails & education. 760-518-7960 plantedcuisine.com 1302 Veterans Dr, Traverse City
RESTAURANTS Amical 231-941-8888 amical.com 229 E Front St, Traverse City
Bubbie's Bagels 231-252-3587 bubbiesbagelstc.com 1215 E Front St, Traverse City
231-943-1453 spanglishtc.com 1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City
Taproot Cider House 231-943-2500 taproottc.com 300 E Front St, Traverse City
The Cooks' House 231-946-8700 cookshousetc.com 115 Wellington St, Traverse City
The Little Fleet 231-943-1116 thelittlefleet.com 448 E Front St, Traverse City
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KALKASKA
FOOD HUB SEEDS Educational Farm
RETAIL STORES Benjamin Twiggs Cherry Goods
231-947-0312 ecoseeds.org 1500 Red Dr, Traverse City
231-947-0208 benjamintwiggs.com 1213 E Front St, Traverse City
FARMS Oryana West
231-886-0989 darnitchars.com 2421 Tyler Rd, Kalkaska
Burritt's Fresh Markets
Hangry Hens Farm
BREWERIES, ETC. Cultured Kombucha Co.
Earthen Ales
Rare Bird Brewpub
Locally owned and operated since 1987. Featuring hundreds of unique, local and specialty items including the largest selection of fresh fish in the North. 231-946-3300 burrittsmarket.com 509 W Front St, Traverse City
Edson Farms Natural Foods 231-941-5221 edsonfarms.com 835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City Traverse City's Brewpub & Taproom offering award winning beer, amazing craft cocktails and some of the best food in town. 231-943-2053 rarebirdbrewpub.com 229 Lake Ave, Traverse City
WINERIES Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery 231-223-9303 brysestate.com 3309 Blue Water Rd, Old Mission Peninsula
Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn 231-223-4110 chateauchantal.com 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula
Left Foot Charley 231-995-0500 leftfootcharley.com 806 Red Dr, Traverse City
Cherry Republic Store Traverse City 231-932-9205 cherryrepublic.com 154 E Front St, Traverse City
Moonstruck Gardens & Leelanau Lavender 231-499-0279 leelanaulavender.com 800 Cottageview Dr, Ste 40, Traverse City
Oleson's Food Store - TC Plaza East 231-941-9000 olesonsfoods.com 1100 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City
Oleson's Food Store - TC Plaza West 231-947-6510 olesonsfoods.com 3850 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City
Oryana Community Co-op
Their second location on Traverse City’s west side, stocking even more great local products from within 100 miles. 231-486-2491 oryana.coop 3587 Marketplace Circle, Traverse City
Tom's Food Market - 14th Street 231-946-4115 toms-foodmarkets.com 1201 S Division, Traverse City
Northern Growin' 734-664-8557 4745 Sigma Rd SE, Kalkaska
FARMERS MARKET Kalkaska Farmers Market 231-258-9191 downtownkalkaska.com 384 S Cedar St, Kalkaska
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 Dr, Interlochen
FOOD DELIVERY Farm Fresh Delivery 641-330-6210 mifarmfreshdelivery.com 591 Cool Rd, Kalkaska
Tom's Food Market - West Bay 231-947-7290 toms-foodmarkets.com 13940 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Food For Thought 231-326-5444 foodforthought.net 7738 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City
Grand Traverse Sauce Company 877-251-3383 gtsauceco.com 767 Duell Rd, Traverse City
Great Lakes Potato Chips 231-944-4049 greatlakespotatochips.com 6806 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
Hilbert's Honey Co.
Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery
231-735-1159 hilbertshoneyco.com 3555 5 Mile Rd, Traverse City
Natural Northern Foods
The perfect stop along your Sleeping Bear Dunes journey, and only 6 miles from downtown Traverse City, at highest point of the Leelanau Peninsula. 231-421-7001 roveestate.com 7007 E Traverse Hwy (M-72), Traverse City
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641-330-6210 591 Cool Rd, Kalkaska
517-206-1960 drinkcultured.com 3842 Jupiter Cresent Dr, Traverse City 231-252-4270 earthenales.com 1371 Gray Dr, Ste 200, Traverse City
Darnit Char's Icelandic Wool-n-Sheep Farm
A community-owned grocery stocking local produce, high quality groceries & vitamins and freshly made food & beverages. 231-947-0191 oryana.coop 260 E 10th St, Traverse City
231-360-3131 naturalnorthernfoods.com 5805 Sunset View Dr, Traverse City
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NORTHWEST LEELANAU FARMS 9 Bean Rows 231-271-6658 9beanrows.com 9000 E Duck Lake Rd, Suttons Bay
Alchemy Farms 760-518-7953 plantedcuisine.com/alchemy-farms Maple City
Bakkers Acres 231-620-4260 Bakkersacres@yahoo.com 2677 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay
Bardenhagen Berries/Homestead Hill CSA 231-271-3026 bardenhagenberries.com 7990 E Horn Rd, Lake Leelanau
Bardenhagen Farms 231-218-3199 bardenhagenfarms.com 7881 East Pertner Rd, Suttons Bay
Forest Garden Organic Farm 231-228-6497 2272 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City
Lakeview Hill Farm
231-714-4854 biglittlewines.com 4519 S Elm Valley Rd, Suttons Bay
231-334-3149 andersonsglenarbor.com 6545 Western Ave, Glen Arbor
Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugarbush
MAWBY Sparkling Wines 231-271-3522 mawby.wine 4519 S Elm Valley Rd, Suttons Bay
Cherry Republic Store - Glen Arbor
231-632-8650 leelanaumaplesugarbush.com 10361 E Melkild Rd, Northport
Meadowlark Farm 231-256-698 meadowlarkfarmcsa.com 6350 Lingaur Rd, Lake Leelanau
MI Farm Co-op
Second Spring Farm
317-440-9273 hhcherries.net 8227 N Matheson Rd, Northport
Heartwood Forest Farm 231-492-5002 heartwoodforestfarm.com 1805 E Kasson Rd, Cedar
Jelinek Orchards 231-271-3774 5282 N Jelinek Rd, Northport
231-944-8946 secondspringfarm.net 7155 E Hoxie Rd, Cedar
The Lively Farm 231-360-7049 9990 S Bow Rd, Maple City
VerSnyder Orchards
231-386-5721 toms-foodmarkets.com 105 Nagonaba St, Northport Crafting 100% Estate grown wines on the Leelanau Peninsula. Visit for tasting, relaxing on the patio, tours and more. 231-947-8865 shadylanecellars.com 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Greene Town Foods
RESTAURANTS Farm Club
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
Good Harbor Grill 231-334-3555 goodharborgrill.com 6584 Western Ave, Glen Arbor
Martha's Leelanau Table 231-271-2344 marthasleelanautable.com 413 N St. Joseph St, Suttons Bay
231-256-9258 1530 South Lake Shore Dr, Lake Leelanau
New Bohemian Cafe
CIDERY Tandem Ciders
The Riverside Inn
231-386-1034 newbohemiancafe.com 110 S Waukazoo St, Northport
231-271-0050 tandemciders.com 2055 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay
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PRIVATE CHEF Mel and Fell 248-722-1977 melandfell.com Empire
231-922-2353 greenetownfoods.com 13414 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City
farmclubtc.com 10051 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City
La Casa Verde Produce 231-228-2186 LaCasa Verde Produce 8202 S Schomberg Rd, Cedar
Leland Mercantile
Tom's Food Market - Northport
Loma Farm 970-217-5904 lomafarm.com 7606 E Birch Point Rd, Traverse City
231-334-3150 cherryrepublic.com 6026 S Lake St, Glen Arbor
231-256-9030 102 N Main St, Leland
231-228-7234 lightofdayorganics.com 3502 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
231-357-4850 7191 E Fouch Rd, Traverse City
Hallstedt Homestead
Shady Lane Cellars
Light of Day Organics Tea Farm
Full Moon Farm
231-947-1689 gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com 7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
RETAIL STORES Anderson's Glen Arbor Market
231-590-4661 lakeviewhillfarm.com 8608 E Lakeview Hills Rd, Traverse City
231-590-4661 mifarmcoop.org 9000 E Duck Lake Rd, Suttons Bay
Gallagher's Farm Market
WINERIES bigLITTLE Wines
Fine dining, lodging & special events on the river in beautiful Leland, Michigan. 231-256-9971 theriverside-inn.com 302 River St, Leland
The perfect stop for chocolate lovers! All chocolates made using wholesome ingredients and locally sourced when possible. 231-326-3030 grocersdaughter.com 11590 S Lacore Rd, Empire
Idyll Farms 231-386-7823 idyllfarms.com 10901 E Peterson Park Rd, Northport
TASTE THE RAINBOW. FIND A CSA SHARE. MANISTEE
MISSAUKEE
FARMS Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards
FARMS 3rd Day Farm & Farmers Market – La Chance Road
231-889-3513 brownshoney@yahoo.com 11317 Erdman Rd, Onekama
Calvin Lutz Farms 231-889-5594 calvinlutzfarms.com 8576 Chief Rd, Kaleva
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Pleasanton Valley Greenhouses 231-864-3517 pleasantongreenhouses.com 14758 Pleasanton Hwy, Bear Lake
Z&N Farm 707-672-5118 zenfarmllc.com 9740 Chief Rd, Bear Lake
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MICHIGAN HAS OVER 3,000 ACRES OF VINEYARDS, WITH RIESLING BEING THE MOST POPULAR GRAPE VARIETAL!
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231-884-8285 3rddayfarm.com 3234 S La Chance Rd, Lake City
Maple Leaf Farm & Creamery 231-826-4628 mimapleleaffarm.com 3060 S 9 Mile Rd, Falmouth
S&S Lamb 231-826-4400 sandslamb.com 4020 West Blue Rd, McBain
Top Acres 231-667-0085 topacres.eatfromfarms.com 2450 W Meyering Rd, Marion
RESTAURANT Fillmore Manistee 231-887-4121 thefillmoreofmanistee.com 318 River St, Manistee
BREWERY North Channel Brewing 231-299-1020 northchannelbrewing.com 86 Washington St, Manistee
MEADERY/CIDERY Northern Natural Cider House & Winery 231-889-0064 northernnaturalwinery.com 7220 Chief Rd, Kaleva
RETAIL STORE Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards Market 231-889-3513 12482 Milarch Rd, Bear Lake
SPECIALTY PRODUCER Cooper Family Spreads 231-735-6363 12124 Griffith Rd, Brethren 35
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY Blue Patch Farms' Old Schoolhouse Farm Market Kingsley Boss Mouse Cheese Kingsley Bratschi Orchards Williamsburg
Chaney Farm and Market Williamsburg Cherry Center Farm Market Traverse City Cherry Connection/ Edmondson Orchards Traverse City
Dollar Lake Farm Traverse City Engle Ridge Farm Williamsburg Holmestead Farm Traverse City Interlochen Farmers Market Interlochen
Island View Vineyard Traverse City
Old Hundredth Farm Kingsley
Petal Pushers Greenhouse Traverse City
Robbins Farm Market Traverse City
Lardie Orchards Traverse City
Olds Brothers Maple Syrup Kingsley
Red Fox Gardens Elk Rapids
Rolling Meadows Farms Buckley
Leonard Ligon Farms Traverse City
Ona Mission Traverse City
Ocana's Farm Traverse City
Pahl Farms Buckley
Rennie Orchards Williamsburg River Valley Farms & Meats Kingsley
Shangri-La Too Traverse City
Sun Ra Farm Traverse City
Spring Hill Farm and Vineyard Traverse City
Wagon Wheel Farm Williamsburg
Santucci Farm Traverse City
Spring Hollow Farm Buckley
Schichtel Nursery and Vineyard Buckley
Stoney Beach Farm Traverse City
Periard Farm North Suttons Bay
Sonny's Farm Cedar
LEELANAU COUNTY Alpers Berry Farm Suttons Bay
Bunny Hop Ranch Cedar
Clean Plate Farm Cedar
Big Belly Farm Empire
Cedar Sol Hydro Farm Cedar
Compass Mountain Farms Suttons Bay
Cherry Bend Farm Market Traverse City
Cottonwood Springs Farm Cedar
Cherry Lane Farms Suttons Bay
Cross Farms Saskatoons Northport
Birch Point Farm Traverse City Breeze Hill Greenhouse Traverse City Bufka Brothers Farm Maple City
Delight of Life Farm Suttons Bay Field of Flowers Farm Lake Leelanau Gallagher Greens Cedar Haymaker Poultry Co. Cedar
Healing Tree Farm Traverse City
Maple Acres Farm Maple City
Hillside Homestead Suttons Bay
Meadowlark Farm Lake Leelanau
Hubbell Farm Cedar Kolarik Farms Suttons Bay Lakeview Farms Northport
Old Boathouse Organic Produce Maple City Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick Omena
Picked Today Freshness Suttons Bay Popp Farm Northport Sleeping Bear Orchards Empire
Spruce Hill Farm Maple City Still Point Farm Empire Stonyfield Acres Empire
Valentine Tree Farm Cedar Wests Windy Acres Farm Cedar Whybrew Family Farms Empire
Stowe Farms Northport
Woodland Herb Farm Northport
Nature's Acres Manton
Quartz Farm Mesick
North Country Farm Brethren
Rice Centennial Farm Benzonia
Olds Farm Mesick
Sorenson Farm Beulah
PKS Heirloom Tomatoes and Produce Copemish
Stoney Field Farm Copemish
BENZIE, MANISTEE, MISSAUKEE & WEXFORD COUNTIES 1801farm Frankfort
Brown Acres Marion
Earthwork Farm Lake City
Five Springs Farm Bear Lake
Aral Peak Farms Honor
Brown's Orchard Bear Lake
Echo Bend Arcadia
Bear Lake Farmers Market Bear Lake
Cadillac Farmers Market Cadillac
Eden Acres Harrietta
Frankfort Farmers Market Frankfort
Benson Corners Farm & Greenhouse Cadillac
Cream Cup Dairy Kaleva
Elberta Farmers Market Elberta
Double L Farms Cadillac
End Road Farm Falmouth
Dutchman Tree Farms Manton
Family Thyme Farm Buckley
Earth Turtle Farm Honor
Fantail Farm Benzonia
Best Farm Ellsworth
Boyne City Farmers Market Boyne City
Country Apple Farm Market Petoskey
Buckwheat's Market Garden Central Lake
Cradle Knoll Farm Levering
Beulah Farmers Market Beulah Broad Farms Mesick
Gernaat Dairy Farms Falmouth Greystone Gardens Honor Grossnickle Farms Kaleva Harrietta Hills Trout Farm Harrietta
Heritage Gourmet Greens Manton Honor Farmers & Flea-Market Honor Infinity Micro Farm Falmouth Lentz Farm Honor Livingway Greenhouse Falmouth Llama Meadows Farm Benzonia
Lost Lake Farm Honor Loving Dove Farm Bear Lake Luft's Nursery Boon Manistee Community Garden Manistee Manistee Farmers Market Manistee Manton Area Farmers Market Manton
Manton Mill Farmers Market Manton Maple Ridge Orchards Honor Marvin's Garden Spot Interlochen Missaukee Farmers Market Lake City Myers Beefalo Farm Copemish Narrow Gauge Farm Beulah
Platte River Gardens Interlochen Pristine Acres Marion Putney's U-Pick Berries Benzonia
Urka Strawberry Farms Brethern Wallin Ranch Up North Emu Thompsonville Werp Farms Buckley
EMMET, CHARLEVOIX, ANTRIM & KALKASKA COUNTIES Alden Farmers Market Alden 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 36
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Central Lake Farmers Market Central Lake Circle Herb Farm East Jordan Cole Farm Mancelona Coleman Centennial Farm Kewadin Conant's Maplehurst Farms Central Lake
CTAC Artisans & Farmers Market Petoskey Daybreak Dreamfarm East Jordan East Jordan Farmers Market East Jordan Ellsworth Farmers Market Ellsworth
Fiddlehead Farm Pellston
Kitchen Farms Elmira
Golden Hop Farm Charlevoix
Lavender Hill Farms Boyne City
Harbor Springs Farmers Market Harbor Springs Howling Moon Farm Fife Lake John Cross Fisheries Charlevoix Kalchik Farm Bellaire Kastanu Farm Kewadin
Maple Crest Farm Alden Maple River Farm Pellston Matchett Sheep Farm Charlevoix Nad's Nursery Fife Lake Nev'r Done Farm Kalkaska
North Wind Gardens Harbor Springs
Plum Valley Farm Alden
Northwind Farms Kewadin
Porcupine Hollow Farm Central Lake
Old Glory Heritage Farm Alden
Raven's Roost Farm Bellaire
Peaceful Valley Farm Petoskey
Resort Gardens Petoskey
Pellston Farmers Market Pellston Pine Ridge Farm Kalkaska Pitchfork Farms Petoskey
Rocky Top Farms Ellsworth Russ-Stick Acres Mancelona Scheel Family Farm & Flour Mill Petoskey
Strawberry Fields Farm Market Kalkaska SunRazed Farm Fife Lake Two Acre Farm Harbor Springs Vanloozen Family Farm Levering Vermeersch Farms Central Lake
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FARMERS MARKETS
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN
Our 2021 Local Food Guide was published in May 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call ahead or look online to see if these businesses have resumed normal operations as listed here.
ANTRIM COUNTY
MON
TUE
WED
Alden Farmers Market
THURS
FRI
SAT
SUN
4–8PM
Bellaire Farmers Market
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8AM-12PM
Central Lake Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
Elk Rapids Farmers Market
8AM–12PM
Ellsworth Farmers Market
5–7PM
Mancelona Farmers Market
3–7PM
BENZIE COUNTY Beulah Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Elberta Farmers Market
9AM–2PM 8AM–12PM
Frankfort Farmers Market Grow Benzie Farmers Market
9AM–1PM 2–6PM
Honor Farmers & Flea-Market
9AM–3PM
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY Boyne City Farmers Market
9AM–12PM
Charlevoix Farmers Market
8AM–1PM
East Jordan Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
EMMET COUNTY Bliss Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
Harbor Springs Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
9AM–1PM
Old Town Emmet Farm Market
9AM–1PM
Petoskey Farmers Market
8:30AM–1PM
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY Fife Lake Farmers Market
6–8PM
9AM–1PM
Interlochen Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market The Village at GT Commons Farmers Market
8AM–12PM
7:30AM–12PM
2–6PM
10AM–2PM
KALKASKA COUNTY Kalkaska Farmers Market
2–6PM
LEELANAU COUNTY Empire Farmers Market Glen Arbor Farmers Market
9AM–1PM 9AM–1PM
Leland Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
Northport Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
Suttons Bay Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
MANISTEE COUNTY Bear Lake Farmers Market
2–6PM
Manistee Farmers Market
8AM–1PM
Onekama Farmers Market
2–6PM
WEXFORD COUNTY Cadillac Farmers Market Manton Area Farmers Market Manton Mill Farmers Market PAYMENT OPTIONS
8AM–4PM
8AM–4PM 9AM–1PM
8AM–1PM 9AM–1PM
SNAP/P-EBT Double Up Food Bucks WIC Project FRESH Senior Project FRESH Market FRESH Hoophouses for Health Prescription for Health
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Communications Coordinator
“How am I going to get my products to the consumer?” This was the biggest question on the minds of food producers during the spring of 2020. Online farmers markets and farm stores, once a rarity in Michigan, are a positive and evolving adaptation to the ongoing pandemic.
“While COVID created challenges for farmers markets in 2020, many thrived through innovation – increasing sales and bringing new buyers to the table via online orders with curbside pickup,” says Amy McCann, CEO of Local Food Marketplace, an online sales platform designed for farms, markets, and food hubs. In Traverse City, the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market quickly pivoted to using Local Food Marketplace and offered a minimal contact system. Online ordering was well received in the community with nearly 400 shoppers placing $16,000 in online orders in the first three days of going live. Throughout the 2020 season, the online market generated $164,750 in sales for 49 vendors, with over 1500 customers placing an average of 150 to 200 orders a week. “Personally, I found myself
shopping more at the farmers market,” says one online Sara Hardy Farmers Market shopper. “I don’t really like crowds of people, so having my options all laid out in front of me on the website made it super easy to scroll through and see what I wanted to buy.” Online shopping is familiar for most consumers and led to larger purchases at the market. However, selling online was completely new territory for many local food businesses. With dozens of small Michigan farms trying to navigate their first, or even multiple, online ordering systems at once, inventory management was one of the biggest challenges. For example, Lakeview Hill Farm in Traverse City operates their own e-commerce site, sells online at a farmers market and with separate wholesale platforms. “They all have different periods, deadlines, order cut-offs, and delivery dates,” says co-owner John Dindia. “That has been really hard to manage.” These growing pains are expected during any switch to a new method of selling, especially one exacerbated by a global pandemic. Though, many vendors are enjoying plenty of benefits to moving online. Farmers no longer had to spend hours setting up and tearing down stands multiple times a week, but could spend their time actually farming. Plus, many online markets extended their season or even stayed open year round with streamlined pick up options. Even though the switch to online was intensified by the pandemic, online farmers markets are here to stay and are shaping a more localized food system throughout Northwest Michigan and beyond.
O n l i n e s a l e s Fa c t s According to a recent study from Colorado State University, online shopping for farmers markets and farms increased by 14% between September 2019 to September 2020.
AVERAGE ONLINE ORDER SIZE* $59-179 AVERAGE IN PERSON ORDER * $15-30 NUMBER OF MICHIGAN ONLINE FARMERS MARKETS 14 *From Local Food Marketplace
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THE VILLAGE AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS
Local Food Tour
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Spend your afternoon strolling, sipping and savoring at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons! This historic and beautiful location offers a taste of Traverse City, all within walking distance. Here are some stops to include in your next tour:
Earthen Ales Drop by Earthen Ales for a can or growler to-go of locally-brewed beer! Try their mainstay “Up North” IPA, the Juniper Rye. Inspired by the traditional Finnish sahti, this brew is reminiscent of a northern Michigan forest with its pine-forward flavor featuring Simcoe hops.
Spanglish Next door to Higher Grounds, Spanglish offers great Mexican bites from tacos to tortas. Make sure to order their vegetarian Three Sisters Tamale, which features squash as the main ingredient, highlighted by the addition of beans, red bell pepper, and sweet corn.
Cuppa Joe A great stop for, well, a cup of joe, Cuppa Joe also offers a full breakfast and lunch menu, alongside their famous blueberry lime scones. They’ve been baking them for 18 years using locally sourced blueberries and a tart lime glaze, and it’s a great sweet stop for your tour! VISIT THE VILLAGE AT GT COMMONS: 1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City 40
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APPLE BUTTER
BALSAMIC REDUCTION
GRILLED PORK CHOP
1 lb Macintosh apples, peeled and cored
1 bottle Fustini’s Balsamic vinegar
Plath’s 10 oz. bone-in smoked pork chop
15 oz apple juice
1 tsp salt
SPICE MIXTURE: 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon pinch of each: allspice, nutmeg, ground clove, salt, pepper Boil apples and juice until the apples are soft, purée and then add spice mixture. Continue boiling until thick and bubbly, remove from heat and store in the refrigerator. This will make more than you need for your pork chop but holds well if kept cold, and is delicious in many other applications.
2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp pepper Bring to a boil and reduce until thick. This will also be more than needed but it is delicious when paired with many other dishes.
BROWNWOOD MUSTARD DRESSING 1 cup Brownwood Mustard 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh chopped rosemary Mix well.
1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves washed 1 apple, sliced 1 medium red onion, sliced Grill Plath’s 10 oz bone-in smoked pork chop until it reaches 145° F with a meat thermometer. Glaze with the apple butter by brushing it on 1 minute before you pull them off the grill. Sauté fresh kale, sliced apples and sliced red onions until just soft, toss with a small amount of the Brownwood Mustard glaze. Place the pork chop on top of the salad and drizzle with Fustini’s Balsamic Reduction. 41
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WINERIES What's in your glass? Enjoy Michigan wines by the glass, bottle, or the case from these establishments.
SOUTHEAST Black Fire Winery Tecumseh Blake’s Cider and Winery Armada Château Aéronautique Winery Onsted Cherry Creek Old School House Winery Brooklyn Detroit Vineyards Detroit
NORTHEAST
WEST
SOUTHWEST
Modern Craft Winery Harrisville, West Branch, & Au Gres
Cascade Winery Grand Rapids
12 Corners Vineyard Benton Harbor
Fenton Winery and Brewery Fenton
Crane’s Winery Fennville
Dablon Winery and Vineyard Baroda
Fieldstone Winery Rochester
Fenn Valley Vineyards Fennville
Cogdal Vineyards Benton Harbor
Filipo Marc Winery Clinton Twp
Glass Creek Winery Hastings
Corey Lake Orchards Three Rivers
Flying Otter Winery Adrian
Henry’s Heritage Winery Lowell
Henderson Castle Winery Kalamazoo
Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Grass Lake
Lemon Creek Winery Grand Haven
Lawton Ridge Winery Kalamazoo
McCallum's Orchard and Cider Mill Jeddo
Modales Wines Fennville
Lemon Creek Winery Berrien Springs
Pentamere Winery Tecumseh
Oceana Winery & Vineyard Muskegon
McIntosh Orchards South Haven
Sage Creek Winery Memphis
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery Grand Rapids
Round Barn Estate Baroda
Sandhill Crane Vineyards Jackson
Tanglewood Winery Holland
St.Julian Winery Paw Paw
Spicer Orchard Winery Fenton
Rose Valley Winery Rose City Stoney Acres Winery Alpena Thunder Bay Winery Alpena Valley Mist Vineyards Rose City
MID Burgdorf’s Winery Haslett Country Mill Winery Charlotte Uncle John's Cider Mill St. Johns
Warner Vineyards Holland Wyncroft Wine Pullman
Tabor Hill Winery Buchanan Vineyard 2121 Benton Harbor White Pine Winery St. Joseph
Village Winery Romeo Washington Street Wine House New Baltimore Westview Orchards and Winery Washington Youngblood Vineyard Ray
THUNDER BAY WINE CLUB Members receive a membership card that grants them two complimentary wine tastings and wine flights, 15% off all bottled wine and merchandise, and free shipping throughout Michigan on all membership wine.
thunderbaywinery.com
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DETROIT VINEYARDS WINE CLUB The Detroit Vineyards Wine Club allows Members receive insider access to limited production wines, club events, and special pricing.
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UPPER PENINSULA
NORTHWEST 2 Lads Winery Old Mission Peninsula
1668 Winery Sault Ste. Marie
45 North Vineyard & Winery Lake Leelanau
End of the Road Winery Germfask
Amoritas Vineyards Lake Leelanau
Leigh’s Garden Winery Escanaba
Aurora Cellars Lake Leelanau
Northern Sun Winery Bark River Superior Coast Winery Sault Ste. Marie Threefold Vine Winery Stephenson
Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery Cedar bigLITTLE Tasting Room and Winery Suttons Bay Black Star Farms Suttons Bay & Old Mission Peninsula
Yooper Winery Menominee
Blustone Vineyards Lake Leelanau Boathouse Vineyards Lake Leelanau Bonobo Winery Old Mission Peninsula Bowers Harbor Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula Brengman Brothers at Crain Hill Vineyards Traverse City Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery Old Mission Peninsula Cadillac Winery LeRoy Chateau Chantal Old Mission Peninsula Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard & Winery Suttons Bay Chateau Fontaine Lake Leelanau Chateau Grand Traverse Winery Old Mission Peninsula
Cherry Republic Glen Arbor
Peninsula Cellars Old Mission Peninsula
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery Suttons Bay
Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery Petoskey
Crooked Vine Vineyards & Winery Alanson Devil’s Dive Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula Douglas Valley Winery Manistee French Valley Vineyard Suttons Bay Good Harbor Vineyards Lake Leelanau Green Bird Organic Cellars & Farm Northport Harbor Springs Vineyard and Winery Harbor Springs Hawthorne Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula Laurentide Winery Lake Leelanau Leelanau Wine Cellars Omena Left Foot Charley Traverse City Mackinaw Trail Winery Petoskey Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery Petoskey Mari Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula Mawby Sparkling Wines Suttons Bay Northern Natural Ciderhouse & Winery Kaleva O'Brien Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula
Pleasantview Winery Harbor Springs Raftshol Vineyards Suttons Bay Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery Traverse City Royal Farms Winery Ellsworth Rudbeckia Winery Petoskey Shady Lane Cellars Suttons Bay Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery Suttons Bay Soul Squeeze Cellars Traverse City Spare Key Winery Charlevoix St. Ambrose Cellars Beulah Tabone Vineyards Old Mission Peninsula Torch Lake Cellars Bellaire Two K Farms Suttons Bay Verterra Winery Leland Vista Ridge Vineyards Alden Walloon Lake Winery Petoskey WaterFire Vineyards Kewadin Willow Vineyards Suttons Bay
Chateau Lake Charlevoix Boyne City
U.P.
ROVE NATION WINE CLUB Think farm CSA, but for wine! Rove Estate is a farm first, and because of their members' commitment to the winery they are able to continue to plant more vineyards and thrive! Enjoy exclusive releases, VIP "Members Only" events, $10 flat rate shipping, and complimentary tastings for you and your friends!
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Michigander Beach Bum INGREDIENTS
GARNISH
DIRECTIONS
4 Raspberries
Basil Leaf
4 Basil Leaves
Orange Zest
1 oz. Simple Syrup
Dried Cherries, Skewered on Cocktail Pick
Muddle raspberries, basil and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
2 oz. High Five Mackinac Island Rum 1 oz. New Holland Clockwork Orange Liqueur 1 oz. Long Road Raspberry Liqueur 1 oz. Orange Juice 1 oz. Mango Juice ½ oz. Montmorency County Cherry Juice (Cherry Brand Orchards)
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Add all other ingredients and ice to the shaker and vigorously shake for 10 seconds. Strain into Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with a basil leaf, orange zest and a dried cherry skewer.
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Rogers City
Onaway
Hawks
Posen
PRESQUE ISLE
Wolverine
Hillman
OTSEGO
Gaylord
MONTMORENCY
Presque Isle
Alpena
ALPENA Ossineke MID
Johannesburg
Lachine Herron
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CHEBOYGAN
Spruce
Grayling
ALCONA
Lincoln Harrisville
Mio
OGEMAW
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ROSCOMMON
Fairview
WEST
CRAWFORD
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IOSCO Tawas City Whittemore
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FARMS Leeseberg Farms
FARMS AJ's Berry Farm
989-736-8655 leesebergfarms.com 2676 E Procunier Rd, Harrisville
989-379-3061 ajsberryfarm.com 1150 Salina Rd, Lachine
Wandering Winds Farm
B&B Farms
989-335-3669 wanderingwindsfarm.com 6196 F 41, Spruce
989-255-7901 thegoodnessofgrass.com 9545 Cathro Rd, Alpena
White Barn Gardens
Bixel Family Farm
989-724-5077 White Barn Gardens 4299 M-72, Harrisville
989-464-2757 9750 Taylor Hawks Rd, Herron
Coop Creations RETAIL STORE
Kris Mart 989-736-8027 863 N Barlow Rd, Lincoln
989-255-4440 Coop Creations 13699 Spruce Rd, Spruce
Falls Creek Produce and Flowers FISHERY
Cedarbrook Trout Farm 989-724-5241 Cedar Brook Trout Farms 1543 Lakeshore Dr, Harrisville
989-255-8708 fallscreekmi.com 4754 Haken Rd, Alpena
Grace Acres 989-379-1069 graceacres5@gmail.com 7369 Wallace Rd, Alpena
Molly's Market Farm 989-464-8331 7346 Marwede Rd, Alpena
FARMERS MARKETS
RETAIL STORES
Alpena Farmers Market 989-350-2002 alpenafarmersmarket.org Mich-e-kew-is Park: 1302 S State Ave, Alpena
Art in the Loft 989-356-4877 artintheloft.org 109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena
Male's Grocery & Marketplace 989-340-1913 Male's Grocery 6811 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena
Male's Grocery & Marketplace RESTAURANTS
Austin Brothers Beer Company 989-340-2300 austinbrosbeerco.com 821 W Miller St, Alpena
Hungry Hippie 989-340-1482 hungry-hippie.com 2380 US-23 South, Alpena
Opened in 1906, this 5th generation family-owned market has a focus on Michigan made & locally grown products.
Latitudes Tavern
989-340-1913 Male's Grocery 6811 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena
989-354-2624 latitudestavernmi.com 307 W Chisholm St, Alpena
The Court Yard Ristorante 989-356-9511 courtyardristorante.com 2024 US-23 South, Alpena
The Fresh Palate Standen Acres 989-657-0811 Standen Acres 6859 Dietz Rd, Alpena
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The Veggie Cart at the Alpena Senior Center 989-356-3585 alpenaseniors.com 501 River St, Alpena Violet & Mae Flower Farm 989-657-5345 doreenthomascf.com 113 Riverview Dr, Lachine Zdrowy Farms 313-682-1298 Zdrowy Farms 9503 Salina Rd, Posen
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Kipfmiller's Produce and Meats 989-356-2412 kipfmillersproduce.com 2584 US-23 S, Alpena
989-358-1400 freshpalategourmet.com 109 N 2nd Ave, Ste 106, Alpena
Marine Market 989-354-5505 Marine Market 515 S Ripley Blvd, Alpena
MI Stop Citgo Fueling Station & Deli 989-354-5524 MI Stop Citgo and Deli 1141 US-23 N, Alpena
Perch's IGA
WINERY
989-354-4012 perchsiga.com 1025 US-23 North, Alpena
Thunder Bay Winery 989-358-9463 thunderbaywinery.com 109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Cabin Creek Coffee 989-356-5613 cabincreekcoffeealpena.com 201 N 2nd Ave, Alpena
Pour Boy's Honey 989-370-8114 Pour Boys Honey 17295 M32 W, Hillman
CRAWFORD
CHEBOYGAN FARMS Ganderponics
FARMERS MARKET Cheboygan Farmers Market
989-332-4944 Ganderponics 13178 Weadock Rd, Cheboygan
231-445-1985 cheboyganfarmersmarket.blogspot.com Festival Square: 401 N Main St, Cheboygan
Golden River Orchard 231-420-2565 goldenriverorchard.com 2250 White Cedar Rd, Cheboygan
Harvest Thyme Farm & Vineyards 231-420-2656 harvestthymefarm.com 4848 Indian Trail Rd, Cheboygan
RETAIL STORE
Minogin Market 231-427-7001 Minogin Market 229 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City
FARMERS MARKET Grayling Farmers Market 989-348-2131 cityofgrayling.org/farmers_market City Park Pavilion, Grayling
RETAIL STORE Tip'n The Mitten 989-745-4571 tipnthemitten.com 212 E Michigan Ave, Grayling
FISHERY
Big Stone Bay Fishery Kammer-Paulus Farms
FIND LOCAL FOOD EVERYWHERE YOU GO! SEARCH BY COUNTY OR PRODUCT.
231-436-4144 Big Stone Bay Fishery 10975 US-23, Mackinaw City
N O R TH E AS T
989-614-6161 Krammer-Paulus Farms 8512 Tucker Rd, Onaway
Serendipity Farms 231-357-4001 serendipity-farms.com 3741 Grange Hall Rd, Wolverine
IOSCO
OSCODA
OTSEGO
FARMS Britt Family Pure Maple Syrup
FARM Applebee Farm
989-362-0084 brittmaplesyrup.com 155 N Greenwood Rd, Tawas City
989-745-8474 etsy.com/shop/ApplebeeFarm 2064 Applebee Lane, Fairview
FARMERS MARKET Downtown Gaylord Farmers Market
Frontier Farms
RETAIL STORE The Farmers' Creamery
989-312-3964 michiganfrontierfarms.com 2073 S M-65, Whittemore
989-848-7197 localdifference.org/ amish-country-in-ne-michigan 50 W Kittle, Mio
989-370-1229 Downtown Gaylord Farmers Market Pavilion on Court: Corner of Main & South Court St, Gaylord
MONTMORENCY FARM Home Comfort Farms 989-619-3333 1865 Roby Rd, Johannesburg
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NORTHEAST PRESQUE ISLE FARMS Bonz Beach Farms 989-326-0895 Bonz Beach Farms 20706 Bonz Beach Hwy, Onaway
RETAIL STORES M-211 Mercantile Co.
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4D Acre Farm Hawks
Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Ciderworks 989-657-0141 mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com 2621 S Karsten Rd, Rogers City
New Sun Farm 989-306-2730 New Sun Farm 7436 M 68 Hwy, Rogers City
Presque Isle Farm 971-322-6226 presqueislefarm.com 11386 Bolton Rd, Posen
FARMERS MARKET Rogers City Farmers Market 989-734-4977 mifma.org/farmers-markets/ rogers-city-farmers-market 146 E Erie St, Rogers City
RESTAURANTS Scill's Grill
The M211 Mercantile, locally known as “the Purple Store” is a thoughtful collection of the homemade, homegrown, and homebaked. 989-733-4274 M-211 Mercantile Co. 2036 N M211 Hwy, Onaway
Plath's Meats - Rogers City 989-734-2232 plathsmeats.com 116 S Third St, Rogers City
Sand Bay Trading Post Co. 989-595-0242 Sand Bay Trading Post Co. 14313 E Hwy 638, Presque Isle
Woodland Confectionary 989-474-9209 woodlandconfectionary.com 179 N 3rd St, Rogers City
989-734-2007 scillsgrill.com 351 N Bradley Hwy, Rogers City
CIDERY Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Ciderworks 989-657-0141 mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com 2621 S Karsten Rd, Rogers City
Presque Isle Farm Cider 971-322-6226 presqueislefarm.com 11386 Bolton Rd, Posen
Alcona Local Food Association Harrisville B-4 Hereford Farm Hillman Barefoot Gardens Roscommon Briar Hill Farm Herron Brittain Family Farm Mikado Byelich Family Farm Harrisville Cedar Meadows Honey Posen Cooks Family Farm Gaylord Crazy Lady Farm Spruce Czaika's Blueberry Farm Tawas City DeMatio Farms Alger Echo Ridge Farm Ossineke
Up North 23 Restaurant and Lounge 989-734-2323 upnorth23.com 530 N 3rd St, Rogers City
Alcona FFA Chapter Lincoln
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Onaway Farmers Market Onaway
Hawks Farmers Market Hawks
Pampered Beef/ Whispering Pine Ranch Fairview
Herdly Kidding Indian River Heritage Acres Alpena Hidden Valley Farms Ossineke Higgins Pumpkin Farm Onaway Hilltop Hatchery Ossineke Hit n' Miss Farms Alpena Hive and Hooves Farm Gladwin
Paul's Produce Harrisville Plenty Stone Farm Lincoln Poor Farm Organics Harrisville Resonance Familty Farm Cheboygan Rolling R Farm Gaylord Roscommon Village Market Roscommon
Home Comfort Farms Johannesburg
Rutherford Farm Alpena
Hubbard Lake Farmers Market Hubbard Lake
Shannon Rifenbark Lincoln
Huron Meadows Farm Ossineke J&J Produce and Flowers Onaway Kevin & Tracey Burr Herron
Sklarczyk Seed Farm Johannesburg Spit in the Wind Farm Alpena Sweet Blossom Honey Alanson
Liberty Valley Ranch Gaylord
Sweet Success Sugarbush Mio
Little Hill Farm Posen
The Mushroom Man Alpena
Maple Dale Farm Atlanta
The Sweet Farm Glennie
Maple Lane Produce Posen
Triple H Ranch Alpena
Fleming Farm Gaylord
Maple Valley Farm Mio
Foghorn Farms & Gardens Hubbard Lake
Morrison Farms Harrisville
Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord
Evergreen Acres Hubbard Lake Fairview Organic Maple Farm Fairview Fairway Natural Farms Mio
Grayling Fish Hatchery Grayling
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Hammerhead Shark Ranch Gaylord
Hagadorn Family Farm Johannesburg
New Beginnings Ministry Hillman New Beginnings Ranch Levering
Vintage Farm Stand Rose City West Branch Farmers Market West Branch
SUPPORT LOCAL BY SHOPPING AT THE FARMERS MARKET EACH WEEK!
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN
FARMERS MARKETS Our 2021 Local Food Guide was published in May 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call ahead or look online to see if these businesses have resumed normal operations as listed here.
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TUE
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FRI
Hubbard Lake Farmers Market
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ALCONA COUNTY
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN
SUN
9AM–12PM
ALPENA COUNTY Alpena Farmers Market
8AM-1PM
8AM-1PM
8AM-1PM
8AM-1PM
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY Cheboygan Farmers Market CRAWFORD COUNTY Grayling Farmers Market
11AM-5PM
10AM-2PM
IOSCO COUNTY Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market
8AM–1PM
8AM–1PM
MONTMORENCY COUNTY Lewiston Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
OGEMAW COUNTY West Branch Farmers Market
8AM–1PM
OTSEGO COUNTY Downtown Gaylord Farmers Market
8AM-1PM
8AM-1PM
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY Onaway Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
3–6PM
Rogers City Farmers Market
9AM–12PM
ROSCOMMON COUNTY Roscommon Village Market
PAYMENT OPTIONS
SNAP/P-EBT
10AM–3PM
Double
Up Food Bucks
WIC
Project FRESH
Senior
Project FRESH
Market
FRESH
Hoophouses
for Health
Prescription
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B U I L D I N G H E A LT H Y P L A C E S
HEALTHY IMPACTS ON RURAL COMMUNITIES MOLLY STEPANSKI
NE Michigan Local Food Coordinator
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“How’d we end up getting this fancy lettuce? This stuff is good!” exclaimed a Posen High School student walking through the cafeteria line. As a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and local health departments, the goal of the Building Healthy Places initiatives was to improve access to healthy and affordable food and increase opportunities for physical activity in the places where people live, work, learn, and play. Since 2016, the project has worked across 37 cities within Northern Michigan and Washtenaw County. For schools, restaurants, and retailers, these funds gave businesses the initiative to provide healthier options.
“IT HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE TO SEE THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT THIS PROJECT HAS HAD WITHIN THESE COMMUNITIES. A LOT OF THIS WORK HAS BEEN A LAUNCHING POINT FOR LARGER INITIATIVES AND FUTURE COLLABORATION,”
says Ashley Bradshaw, Physical Activity Coordinator of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Schools used these funds to serve healthy, delicious food and to teach where their food comes from. Posen Consolidated Schools (PCS) secured $3,500 in grant funds to upgrade their cafeteria with a new salad bar, an industrial sized smoothie maker, and photos of the local farm where they get their produce to jazz up the cafeteria walls. Another nearby school district, Rogers City Schools, utilized funds to install filtered water fountains outside of their cafeteria and gym. Additionally, some of these funds helped Hillman Community Schools serve over 460 students breakfast and lunch for 81 days during the COVID closure. Restaurant recipients found ways to offer more nutritious dishes in many creative ways. For example, Nauti Inn Barstro in Cheboygan added an herb and vegetable garden that’s now featured on their menu. Garden plants are trimmed daily for food and beverage preparations with plans to dry and preserve excess yield for year-round use. Already a success, plans for expansion all the way to Water Street have been developed, according to owner Sharen Lange. Other restaurants like Austin Brothers Beer Company, The Hungry Hippie, and Nourish received money to upgrade their premises with equipment. "The funds from the TLD grant allowed us to buy a new prep table that we use in our day to day operations,” Greg Konwinski, owner of the Hungry Hippie says. “Having the new table has allowed for us to carry a few additional healthy options as well as improve our speed of service." Area retailers Kris Mart, Perch’s IGA, Sand Bay Trading Company, Marine Market, and the Alpena MI Stop Citgo Fueling Station & Deli also utilized the funds to purchase refrigeration equipment and to foster relationships with new local sources. The Building Healthy Places funding contributed to both the success of area restaurants and retailers through the continued pandemic, as well the health of children in the community.
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Bees in the D honey is harvested by hand in small batches from each of their 61 apiaries across the state of Michigan. They do not mix the honey harvested, so each jar will be unique in color and flavor. It is 100% pure, unadulterated, raw honey.
Honey is one of the few foods that, when stored properly, is known to have an eternal shelf life. Edible honey has even been found in several-thousand-year-old Egyptian tombs! So, why do crystals form in honey? Pure, raw, unprocessed honey has a natural tendency to crystallize over time & when stored in lower temperatures. Luckily, these crystals actually preserve the flavor & quality of your honey. Don’t like the crystals? No problem! Heat a pot of water to just before boiling, remove from heat, & place the jar in water until crystals dissipate. Be sure to never microwave or boil your honey, as high heat will destroy many of the beneficial enzymes & vitamins honey provides. When you buy direct from beesinthed.com, you can feel good knowing that you are supporting a Detroit nonprofit focused on sustainable and healthy beekeeping practices. We provide hives to local communities, schools, and businesses to help with pollination of urban farms and community gardens, increasing food yields of up to 70%, therefore helping feed communities fresh, local produce in otherwise urban food deserts.
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U-PICK FARMS UPPER PENINSULA
NORTHEAST
HOUGHTON
DELTA
A-1 Farms Nisula Strawberries
Pellegrini Farms Escanaba Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Pumpkins
Crane Berry Farm Chassel Strawberries, Raspberries Gierke Blueberry Farm Chassel Blueberries Makinen Farm Chassel Raspberries Opa's Blueberry Farm Chassell Blueberries Pancho’s Wild Blueberries Lake Linden Blueberries CHIPPEWA
Dutcher Farm Goetzville Blueberries
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Yooper Produce Bark River Green Beans, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Squash Rondeau’s Ruff Acres Cooks Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries MARQUETTE
Rock River Farm Chatham Flowers MENOMINEE
Starz Orchard Wallace Apples, Blueberries, Pears, Plums, Raspberries
ALCONA
Fleming Farm Gaylord Pumpkins Hammerhead Shark Ranch Gaylord Raspberries, Strawberries
Huron View Tree and Berry Farms Black River Asparagus, Raspberries, Strawberries ALPENA
Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord Blueberries
AJ's Berry Farm Lachine Pumpkins, Strawberries IOSCO
PRESQUE ISLE
Czaika's Blueberry Farm Tawas City Blueberries
Higgins Pumpkin Farm Onaway Pumpkins
OTSEGO
Estelle Farms Elmira Pumpkins, Strawberries
Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm Rogers City Apples, Pumpkins
MID EATON
INGHAM
Country Mill Farms Charlotte Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Peaches, Pumpkins
Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga Onondaga Blueberries Clearview Orchards Haslett Apples
GENESEE
Thread Creek Farm Grand Blanc Gourds, Pumpkins
Diederich's Berry & Produce Farm Webberville Asparagus, Strawberries
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U-PICK FARMS NORTHWEST ANTRIM
Bargy Farms Kewadin Apples, Cherries Cole Farm Mancelona Raspberries Friske Orchards Farm Market Ellsworth Apples Guntzviller's Berry and Vegetable Farm Williamsburg Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries Kastanu Farm Kewadin Chestnuts King Orchards Central Lake Cherries King Orchards Kewadin Cherries, Raspberries Old Glory Heritage Farm Alden Flowers Royal Farms Ellsworth Apples, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums Shooks Farms Co. Central Lake Cherries The Saskatoon Berry Patch Williamsburg Saskatoons
BENZIE
North Star Organics Frankfort Cherries Putney's Blueberries and Peaches Frankfort Blueberries, Peaches Putney's U-Pick Berries Benzonia Raspberries, Currants, Gooseberries EMMET
Coveyou Scenic Farm Market Petoskey Gourds, Pumpkins Cradle Knoll Farm Levering Strawberries North Wind Gardens Harbor Springs Apples Pitchfork Farms Petoskey Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
GRAND TRAVERSE
Buchan's Blueberry Hill Traverse City Apples, Blueberries
Cedar Sol Hydro Farm Cedar Strawberries
Cherry Connection/ Edmondson Orchards Traverse City Blackberries, Cherries, Raspberries
Cross Farms Saskatoons Northport Saskatoons
Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co. Traverse City Cherries Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast Traverse City Table Grapes, Wine Grapes Jacob's Farm & Corn Maze Traverse City Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Raspberries, Saskatoons, Strawberries McManus Southview Orchards Traverse City Cherries Rennie Orchards Williamsburg Apples, Cherries, Pumpkins
The Pumpkin Barn at Sturgeon Bay Farm Levering Apples, Pumpkins
Santucci Farm Traverse City Cherries Saskatoon Michigan Farm Williamsburg Saskatoons Secret Garden at Brys Estate Traverse City Blueberries, Lavender, Strawberries Shangri-La Too Traverse City Apples, Cherries, Raspberries
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Alpers Berry Farm Suttons Bay Raspberries
Chaney Farm and Market Williamsburg Blueberries
Pond Hill Farm Harbor Springs Berries, Pumpkins
Resort Gardens Petoskey Raspberries, Apples, Tomatoes
LEELANAU
Gallagher's Farm Market Traverse City Cherries, Pumpkins, Raspberries Hallstedt Homestead Northport Cherries Wiesen Farms Empire Apples, Pumpkins MANISTEE
Apple Valley Orchards Onekama Apples, Cherries, Peaches Calvin Lutz Farms Kaleva Strawberries Urka Strawberry Farms Brethern Strawberries MISSAUKEE
In Law Farms McBain Strawberries Friends Farm Lake City Raspberries
GET OUTSIDE THIS SUMMER AND PICK YOUR OWN FRUITS AND VEGGIES! Be sure to contact the farm in advance to ensure they are open and that the item you'd like to pick is available.
WEST
SOUTHWEST
ALLEGAN
BERRIEN
Pleasant Hill Farm Fennville Blueberries
Corey Lake Orchards Three Rivers Apples, Blueberries, Chamomile, Cherries, Green Beans, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Peppers, Plums, Strawberries, Table Grapes, Tomatoes
Crane Orchards Fennville Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Pumpkins KENT
Springhope Farm Galien Apples The Shafer Farm Baroda Apples, Grapes, Peaches
Green Wagon Farm Ada Green beans, Peppers, Raspberries, Tomatoes
VAN BUREN
Big Dan’s U-Pick’em Hartford Apples, Peaches
MASON
Christofferson Farms Ludington Apples, Apricots, Apriums, Blackberries, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Raspberries
LENAWEE
Kapnick Orchards Britton Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes, Pumpkins LIVINGSTON
Degroot's Strawberries Gregory Strawberries Hazen's Farm Howell Apples, Blueberries, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries
MACOMB
Michigan Pure Blueberries Covert Blueberries
Altermatt Farms Macomb Twp Strawberries
Overhiser Orchards South Haven Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums
Jazz Blueberries Shelby Blueberries, Flowers, Pumpkins
Blake Farms Armada Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Tomatoes Miller's Big Red Farms Washington Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Strawberries
OTTAWA
Visser Farms Zeeland Strawberries
Pregitzer Farm Market Munith Pumpkins
Spicer Orchards Fenton Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Plums, Raspberries
Joe’s Blueberries Bangor Blueberries
MUSKEGON
OCEANA
JACKSON
Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick Coloma Apples, Cherries
Ed Dunneback & Girl’s Farm Grand Rapids Apples, Asparagus, Blueberries, Cherries, Peaches, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes
Palmer Blueberry Farm Whitehall Blueberries
SOUTHEAST
Vanhoutte Farms Romeo Flowers
U.P.
NE
Verellen Orchards Washington Apples, Strawberries
MID
Westview Orchards Washington Apples, Cherries, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Strawberries
NW
WEST
SW
SE
MONROE
Erie Orchards Erie Apples, Blueberries, Peaches Gaskill Family Farm Milan Beans, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini OAKLAND
Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill Holly Pumpkins Middleton Berry Farm Ortonville Asparagus, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes Polk Around Farm Ortonville Blueberries ST. CLAIR
McCallum's Orchard and Cider Mill Jeddo Apples, Pumpkins
WASHTENAW
Alber Orchard and Cider Mill Manchester Apples Berry Hill Farm Chelsea Raspberries Dexter Blueberry Farm Dexter Blueberries Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill Northville Apples Raindance Organic Farm Whitmore Lake Garlic, Tomatoes Rowe's Produce Farm Ypsilanti Peas, Strawberries Slow Farm Ann Arbor Asparagus, Honey, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes Wasem Fruit Farm Milan Apples Wiard's Orchard Ypsilanti Apples WAYNE
Blueville Acres U-Pick Blueberries (Sandy Acres) Belleville Blueberries Detroit Farm and Cider Detroit Apples
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“Eastern Market is the heart of our food system. I’m a third-generation shopper, fourth-generation Black farmer, & a third-generation leader in community food programs! It will take multigenerational Detroiters to sustain our market.” - Patrice Brown Patrice Brown is a lifelong Detroiter, a farmer, a founding member of Michigan’s Food Security Council, & the Senior Food Access Manager at Eastern Market Partnership.
Port Austin
Standish
CLARE
NORTHWEST
ARENAC Harrison
U PPER PENINS U L A
MID MICHIGAN GLADWIN Pinconning
NORTHE AST
HURON
Hope Ubly
BAY ISABELLA
MIDLAND
Mt. Pleasant
Midland
Caro St. Louis
TUSCOLA
Croswell
SAGINAW GRATIOT
SANILAC MID
Saginaw Frankenmuth
Chesaning
WEST
Flint
St. Johns
Owosso
SHIAWASSEE
CLINTON
Swartz Creek
GENESEE SOUTHWEST
Grand Blanc
Laingsburg
Bancroft Perry
Fenton
Lansing Okemos Mason
EATON
Williamston
INGHAM SOUTHE AST
Eaton Rapids Leslie
Stockbridge
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GENESEE
GRATIOT
FARM Backus Farms
FARMS HI Hemp Company
FOOD HUB Flint Fresh Food Hub
FARMERS MARKET St. Louis Farmers Market
989-718-3223 2300 Sanak Dr, Pinconning
810-309-8380 hihempmi.com 10374 Lennon Rd, Swartz Creek
810-620-1902 flintfresh.org 3325 E Court St, Flint
989-620-0448 gratiotfarmersmarkets.com/st-louis 300 N Mill St, St. Louis
Huffman's Homestead
CLARE FARMERS MARKET Harrison City Market
810-447-0024 huffmanshomestead.com 10374 Lennon Rd, Swartz Creek
MarySam's Gardens
989-854-5980 harrisoncitymarket.com 121 E Main St, Harrison
810-422-9625 corkonsaginaw.com 635 Saginaw St, Flint
Flint Crepe Company 810-336-3308 flintcrepe.com 555 S Saginaw St, Flint
The Laundry
CLINTON
517-482-8885 cbirehab.com/gtf 15433 Turner Rd, Lansing
MarySam’s is an urban farm providing fresh food to Genesee County. It is run by LaBria Lane and was inspired by her great grandparents Mary and Samuel Lee. Mary Sam's Gardens 1381 Webber Ave, Burton
Faivor Fresh Produce
Thread Creek Farm
989-323-0341 faivor-fresh-produce.square.site 1302 E Price Rd, St. Johns
810-694-4335 Thread Creek Farm 3305 Hill Rd, Grand Blanc
FARMS CBI's Giving Tree Farm
RESTAURANTS Cork on Saginaw
810-629-8852 lunchandbeyond.com 125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton
SPECIALTY PRODUCER Crust 810-629-8882 crustandbeyond.com 104 W Caroline St, Fenton
HURON FARMERS MARKET Port Austin Farmers Market 989-551-8100 portaustinfarmersmarket.com 17 W State St, Port Austin
RESTAURANT The Farm Restaurant 989-874-5700 thefarmrestaurant.com 699 Port Crescent Rd, Port Austin
SPECIALTY PRODUCER Mauer Meat Processors 989-658-8185 maurermeat.com 4075 Purdy Rd, Ubly
Firefly Ridge CSA 810-444-2805 8753 Hollister Rd, Laingsburg
EATON FARM Hillcrest Farms 517-455-6580 hillcrestfm.com 5858 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton Rapids
FARMERS MARKET Eaton Rapids Farmers' Market 517-663-8118 x8157 Eaton Rapids Community Market 116-124 Hall St, Eaton Rapids
FARMERS MARKET Flint Farmers Market 810-232-1399 flintfarmersmarket.com 300 E First St, Flint
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INGHAM FARMS Agape Organic Farm 517-604-0739 agapeorganicfarms.com 1905 E Dexter Trail, Dansville
Droscha Sugarbush 517-749-5173 droschafarms.com 4490 Toles Rd, Mason
Heaven Sent Farms Grass Fed Beef 248-521-9406 heavensentbeef.com 3732 E Howell Rd, Webberville
Misty Lane Farm 517-589-8159 mistylanefarm.com 4109 S Williams, Stockbridge
Titus Farms 517-910-3002 titusfarms.com 3765 Meridian Rd, Leslie
Trillium Wood Farm
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517-999-3911 allenneighborhoodcenter.org/ food/market/ 2100 E Michigan Ave, Lansing
RESTAURANT Red Haven Farm to Table 517-679-6309 eatredhaven.com 4480 S Hagadorn Rd, Ste 103, Okemos
Eastern Ingham Farmers Market 517-525-5293 easterninghamfarmersmarket.org McCormick Park: Williamston
Meridian Township Farmers' Market 517-853-4600 meridian.mi.us 5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos
Open Air Market of Stockbridge 517-851-7437 stockbridgemarket.org Stockbridge Township Square: (M-106 and Center St), Stockbridge
FOOD HUB Allen Neighborhood Center 517-999-3923 allenneighborhoodcenter.org 1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing
RETAIL STORE Capital City Market 517-333-3000 capitalcitymarket.com 600 E Michigan Ave, Ste 100, Lansing
ISABELLA FARMERS MARKET Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market 989-779-5331 mt-pleasant.org/farmersmarket Thursday: 331 N Main St Saturday: Broadway St at Town Center
RETAIL STORE GreenTree Cooperative Grocery 989-772-3221 greentree.coop 214 N Franklin St, Mt. Pleasant
Zumo Eco Farm 517-488-7144 zumoecofarm.org 5070 Zimmer Rd, Williamston
MIDLAND
SAGINAW
SHIAWASSEE
FARM JNelson Farms
FARMS Carigan Family Farm
FARMS Coleen's Greens
989-430-4269 jnelsonfarms.com 4240 N Stark Rd, Hope
989-412-9845 cariganfamilyfarm.com 606 S Airport Rd, Saginaw
517-449-0797 coleensgreens.com 7235 S Cork Rd, Bancroft
Tomac Pumpkins
Laetus Pullus Farm
989-845-6634 tomacpumpkins.com 19758 Corunna Rd, Chesaning
517-755-8572 laetuspullusfarm.com Beardslee Rd, Perry
FARMERS MARKET Midland Area Farmers Market
MID
FROM ASPARAGUS TO TURNIPS, BRUSH UP ON SEASONAL FAVORITES IN OUR CROP SPOT SERIES.
517-655-4555 trilliumwoodfarm.com 1585 E Frost Rd, Williamston
FARMERS MARKETS Allen Farmers Market
Owosso Organics FARMERS MARKET Frankenmuth Farmers Market 989-607-9214 frankenmuthfarmersmarket.org 534 N Main St, Frankenmuth The Midland Area Farmers Market offers fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, meat, fish, dairy and plants in Downtown Midland. 989-839-9901 mbami.org/farmersmarket 825 E. Main Street, MidlandEast Lot at Dow Diamond
RESTAURANT Grove Tea Lounge
SANILAC WINERY 3 North Vines
989-494-8247 owossoorganics.com 3378 Mason Rd, Owosso
TUSCOLA FARMERS MARKET Caro Farmers Market at State Street Square 989-673-7671 x5229 238 S State St, Caro
810-956-2706 3northvines.com 5940 Peck Rd, Croswell
989-486-1839 grovetealounge.com 2405 Abbot Rd, Midland 59
• M O R E LO CA L FOO D & FA R M S •
Alma Farmers Market Alma Almar Orchards Flushing Ancona Farms Lansing
Break O' Day Farm Webberville Chapman Family Farm Stockbridge Clear Creek Eaton Rapids
Asbury Farms Flint
Clearview Orchards Haslett
Au Gres Downtown Farmers Market AuGres
Country Mill Farms Charlotte
Bailey GREENhouse & Urban Farm East Lansing Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga Onondaga Bluemer Farms Blanchard
Crooked Pine Farm Montrose Crosby Mint Farm St Johns Davison Farmers Market Davison
Diederich's Berry & Produce Farm Webberville
Frankenmuth Farmers Market Frankenmuth
Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery Onondaga
East Lansing Farmers' Market East Lansing
Full Hollow Farm Belding
Eaton Rapids Medical Center Farmer's Market Eaton Rapids Empkie's Farm Market Port Austin Farmers Market at the Capitol Lansing Felzke Farms Dewitt Fenton Farmers Market Fenton
Meadows Produce Clio
Porter's Orchard Goodrich
Ten Hens Farm Bath
Highwater Farms Lansing
Miller Family Orchard Vassar
Reeves Blueberry Farm Ithaca
The Feminine Farmer Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc City Farmers Market Grand Blanc
Holt Farmers Market Holt
Monroe Family Organics Alma
Roger's Nursery AuGres
The Feral Field Lansing
Grazing Fields Farm Charlotte
Huhn Strawberry Farm Eagle
MSU Student Organic Farm Holt
Serafin Fishery Pinconning
Weekly Greens CSA Flint
Kozy Farms Otisville
Nature’s Harvest Honey & Produce St. Johns
Lay Farms and Greenhouses Ottiville
New Day Gardens Flushing
Gruber's Farm Williamston Half Barn Farm Lansing Ham Sweet Farm Williamston Hampshire Farms Kingston
Linden Farmers Market Linden Magnolia Farms Lansing
New Earth Micro Farm Unionville Peckham Farms Lansing
South Lansing Farmers Market Lansing
Westwind Farm Swartz Creek
St Johns Farmers Market St Johns
Wildflower Eco Farm Bath
Stone Hedge Farm Mason
Zatkovich Pastures Stockbridge
Stony Creek Farm Mayville Swallowtail Farm Mason
NOBODY LIKES AN EMPTY PLATE.
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S I M PLE
Black Bean Soup LAURA COFFEE
GreenTree Cooperative Grocery, Mount Pleasant
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 15 oz can refried black beans
Combine refried black beans and broth in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well combined. Add all other ingredients. Stir until taco seasoning is fully incorporated. Heat until soup reaches a low simmer. That's it! This recipe is easy, fast, and naturally low in fat.
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes or your favorite salsa 1 Tbsp taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, crushed red pepper) Optional toppings: green onions, shredded cheese, or sour cream
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KELLY WILSON
Director of Community Partners
REDUCING FOOD INSECURITY IN MID MICHIGAN These organizations are creatively fighting hunger in their communities. The Coronavirus pandemic ended a decade long downward trend in US household food insecurity. According to Feeding America, 45 million people were food insecure(lacking consistent access to enough culturally relevant food for an active, healthy life) in 2020. These numbers have improved slightly in 2021, but it is estimated that 43 million people will still be food insecure this year. In Michigan, 14.2% of our population is currently experiencing food insecurity.
H I D D E N H A RV E S T
Saginaw
Putting Good Food to Good Use Hidden Harvest rescues perishable food and redistributes it to those in need in the Great Lakes Bay region. Early in the pandemic, school and restaurant closings put large volumes of food at risk of being wasted and Hidden Harvest worked quickly to redirect it to their 181 partner emergency food sites. Over the course of 2020, they redistributed 3.3 million pounds of food, a 32% increase from 2019. In addition to rescuing food, Hidden Harvest also distributed fresh produce from local farms. “One of our favorite relationships is with a local farmer who grows sweet corn for us. This year he connected us to a few more farms so we’ll have even more to distribute next season,” says Samantha McKenzie, Hidden Harvest President and CEO. To learn more, visit hiddenharvestshares.org
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G R E ATE R L A N S I N G FO O D BA N K G A R D E N P R OJ E C T
Lansing
Snail Mail Seeds The Garden Project provides access to land, resources, and training to empower folks across seven mid-Michigan counties to grow healthy food and community. Without their in person events this past year, the Garden Project turned to the USPS to reach the community. In April, they mailed 1,100 free seed orders that reached 5,139 individuals. They also distributed 4,000 “Garden to Go” bags to 48 partner pantries to provide easy to grow vegetable seeds and instructions to pantry users. The Garden Project impacted many new gardeners in 2020 with their creative outreach. "This was my first time successfully growing my own food and I am so proud that I was able to do this. I know I will continue to build on this first experience and hope to continue to be able to share my excess produce with my neighbors and local free food stands," says one participant. To learn more, visit greaterlansingfoodbank.org
E D I B LE F LI NT
Flint
Control through Gardening Edible Flint improves food access while fostering connection to the land and the community. They operate a demonstration farm and provide hundreds of garden kits to Flint residents each year. Last year, they distributed 350 garden kits to area residents. Each kit plants a 1500 square foot garden to provide most of the vegetables for a family of four during the gardening season. Kits can be purchased with SNAP and come with garden coaching. “Gardening is something that you can control,” says Ge'von Collins, Edible Flint’s 2020 Americorps Service member. “And, in a time where our lives were turned upside down, Edible Flint’s Garden Kits provided Flint residents with direct control over their own food security.” To learn more, visit edibleflint.org
NEED FOOD OR KNOW SOMEONE THAT DOES?
Call 211 (or visit mi211.org) to find resources Check your eligibility for SNAP food assistance by visiting newmibridges.michigan.gov
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Eden Foods maintains direct relationships with over 370 family owned, organic farms and pays farmers directly for crops. Explore recipes, shop online, and find additional information at edenfoods.com
NAVY BEAN DIP Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cooked Eden Dry Navy Beans 1/3 cup Eden Bonito Flakes, crumbled 1 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup red onion, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 1/2 tsp Eden Sea Salt, or to taste 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced DIRECTIONS Cook beans per box directions. Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse several seconds until creamy. Add a small amount of bean cooking liquid to desired consistency if needed - not too thick or thin - about 1/4 cup.
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MID MICHIGAN
FARMERS MARKETS
MID MICHIGAN
Our 2021 Local Food Guide was published in May 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call ahead or look online to see if these businesses have resumed normal operations as listed here.
ARENAC COUNTY
MON
TUE
WED
THURS
Au Gres Downtown Farmers Market
FRI
SAT
SUN
10AM–3PM
12–4PM
10AM–4PM
BAY COUNTY Bay City Farmers Market
10AM–4PM
CLARE COUNTY Harrison City Market EATON COUNTY Eaton Rapids Farmers Market
3–6PM
9AM–12PM
GENESEE COUNTY Davison Farmers Market
9AM–5PM
9AM–5PM
Fenton Farmers Market
9AM–5PM
5–9PM
Flint Farmers Market
9AM–5PM
Grand Blanc City Farmers Market
9AM–5PM
9AM–5PM
4–9PM
GLADWIN COUNTY Gladwin Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
GRATIOT COUNTY Alma Farmers Market
7AM–1PM
St. Louis Farmers Market
7AM–1PM 2–6PM
HURON COUNTY Port Austin Farmers Market
MID
9AM–1PM
ISABELLA COUNTY Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
7:30AM–2PM
9AM–2PM
INGHAM COUNTY Allen Farmers Market
2:30–7PM
East Lansing Farmers Market
10AM–2PM
Eastern Ingham Farmers Market
10AM–2PM
Holt Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Meridian Township Farmers Market
9AM–2PM 8AM–2PM
Open Air Market of Stockbridge
4–7PM
South Lansing Farmers Market
3–7PM
MIDLAND COUNTY Midland Area Farmers Market
7AM–1PM
7AM–1PM
SAGINAW COUNTY Frankenmuth Farmers Market
3–6PM
7–11PM
8AM–2PM
SANILAC COUNTY Port Sanilac Farmers Market
2–6PM
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY Downtown Owosso Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
Owosso Original Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
TUSCOLA COUNTY Caro Farmers Market
PAYMENT OPTIONS
SNAP/P-EBT
8AM–1PM
Double
Up Food Bucks
WIC
Project FRESH
Senior
Project FRESH
Market
FRESH
Hoophouses
for Health
Prescription
for Health
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h g u o r th s n o ti ta p a d A the Covid 19 Pandemic
The New Normal In early 2020, COVID-19 forced the world to go on lockdown. Through determination and creativity, many businesses found ways to reinvent their operations to not only just survive through this new normal, but to also better serve their community. Well over a year since the pandemic began, we talked to local food business owners across Michigan who courageously adapted their operations to keep doing what they love.
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Coveyou Scenic Farm
Resilience
Coveyou Scenic Farm
For over 140 years, Coveyou Scenic Farm Market has
4160 US 131 S, Petoskey
provided fresh organic produce and local artisan goods to
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Northern Michigan families, restaurants, and visitors.
N O R TH W E S T M I C H I G A N As told by David Coveyou, owner of Coveyou Scenic Farm
There are many people who link farmers with the word resilience. It’s this ability of our farming community to adapt, adjust, or just plain work through whatever challenge is put in front of them. This last year that word probably could relate to most of us. Over the last 146 years, our farm family has watched the changes, challenges and opportunities in agriculture. Sitting on a hill overlooking Walloon Lake just outside of Petoskey, we evolved through the ages to provide USDA certified organic produce to our region. When COVID-19 lockdowns appeared certain to impact restaurant sales, Kathy and I kept our growing plans intact and pivoted to building up the on-farm market and ventured into a new one. The USDA Farmers to Families Food box program was designed to provide CSA-like produce boxes that were distributed through food banks to families in need. Over the summer, Coveyou Scenic Farm put together nearly 18,000 food boxes
filled with organic vegetables and produce from other producers including 10 local farms sending boxes to food banks across Northern Michigan. Looking back, what makes us pleased is the desire people have to buy from local farms. We are so optimistic from feedback of shoppers at our on-farm market. Our expansion to make the market an “All Things Local” shopping experience with local fruit, dairy, meat, bread and grocery changed our market permanently. Over 30 local suppliers now sell through our market in addition to Coveyou organic produce. The explosive growth of our unique unlimited produce Open Market CSA program is another great story. Yes, all of us have been resilient this year with an expanded focus on healthy and local. That resiliency will make the meals we eat more enjoyable for years to come!
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Sharing resources
Lakeshore Depot Lakeshore Depot 560 Fern Pl, Marquette
Lakeshore Depot provides an efficient outlet for customers
lakeshoredepot.com
between a grocery store and farmer's market, the Depot
seeking to purchase local foods. Somewhat of a hybrid offers a diverse variety of food and agricultural products from many local producers, processors and farmers.
U. P. M I C H I G A N As told by Mike Hainstock, owner of Lakeshore Depot
Lakeshore Depot was not planned prior to the pandemic. The circumstances surrounding the shut down in early 2020 and potential threats to food supply chains and farm viability illustrated opportunities to improve local food security. So, that’s what we did. Opening in July 2020, we opened our store on a 'farm stop' model, focusing on local products whenever possible, and limiting our offerings to products produced in the Michigan and Midwest region. Many of our local products are on consignment, which means the farmer or producer owns the product until it is sold. The consignment model for local producers, combined with wholesale purchasing of other items allows us to return a higher percentage of sales to our consignment vendors than a typical wholesale arrangement. One of the biggest surprises has been
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managing the rapid pace of growth and working to expand our capacity to store and sell products while refining and expanding our operations. Before we opened, a conversation with Alex from Superior Culture spurred the idea of building a shared use kitchen and food production space. This has proven to be a mutually beneficial arrangement for both parties, by allowing us to share resources, information and the costs associated with building and maintaining a commercial kitchen. The ongoing and encouraging feedback and support from local residents, farmers and food producers has given me the greatest hope during times of uncertainty. We are contributing economically to the viability of local food businesses and keeping revenues within the midwest region.
Collaboration
Laetus Pullus Farm Laetus Pullus Farm Beardslee Road, Perry
Laetus Pullus Farm is owned by U.S. Army Veterans Rick &
laetuspullusfarm.com
dense food for their family, and then decided to grow extra to
Katy Stone. They started their small farm to grow fresh nutrient provide fresh food for others. They sell veggies, eggs, fresh and frozen pastured, organic fed chickens and turkeys, and offer custom wood processing and chain saw blade sharpening.
MID MICHIGAN As told by Katy Stone, owner of Laetus Pullus Farm
This may sound weird, but we really enjoyed 2020 here on the farm. We had more than double the business this year with COVID. With the shutdown, we were able to slow down in other aspects of our lives and ramp up on the farm. After attending several markets throughout 2019, Rick and I decided we were just going to sell from the farm again. We ended up working with 20 other farms off and on this year to sell everything from chicken and pork to herbs, flowers and asparagus. Some of the farmers just reached out to me once they heard what we were doing and asked if I wanted to list and sell their extra produce. One farm we worked with, Blue Mitten Farm, is a local hydroponic farm. With the restaurants shut down in March, our farm’s lettuce not ready, and demand
for lettuce high, it ended up being a perfect match! We worked with them until our lettuce was in and business picked back up for them. We would send customers to each other and at our first couple of markets I sold out of all of our chicken and their products. It was wild how fast it all sold. For customers who came to our farm market, seeing our rooster, Gonzo, and farmer Rick standing around in his overalls and flip flops was a fun experience! Our customers love knowing about their food and seeing the baby chicks and produce growing. They love staying and chatting with us about what’s going on around the farm. I really hope that people will continue to want to stay connected to the farmers and have learned more skills during COVID.
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Saffron De TWah
On the menu
Saffron De Twah 7636 Gratiot Ave, Detroit
Named Eater Detroit’s’ 2019 ‘Restaurant of the Year,’ Saffron
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Head to their website to support their community meals,
De Twah is a halal, community-oriented restaurant in Detroit. become a subscriber, and to see what's on the menu.
SO U TH E A S T M I C H I G A N As told by Chef Omar Anani of Saffron De Twah
In the beginning of 2020, you couldn't get a seat most nights at our restaurant. We were doing really well and were launching all of our new stuff. But, even before the mandated lockdown, we knew we had to shut down to be proactive rather than reactive. That was the safest choice for our community and for our staff —it was bittersweet. Almost immediately, we started feeding people in the food industry because everyone was being displaced. We had tons of food that was going to go in the trash otherwise. Then, we partnered with a bunch of restaurants and the Detroit Free Press to deliver to hospitals, and to the police and fire departments. It just kind of snowballed like that. We worked with a nonprofit called Brilliant to feed people in need because the food disparity In Detroit is just atrocious. I think I underestimated how big that was. Before I knew it, we were serving 600 meals a day. I had this, ”Holy cow, this is insane,”
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moment. Lines of people were wrapped around the building, so we shut down the takeout again because we couldn't handle the volume in a safe manner. From there on, we focused solely on the meal relief. We also transitioned into working with the Detroit Food Policy Council and Food Rescue. Eventually, we were doing 1200-1400 meals a day for people in need. That work completely changes your mentality around hospitality and food. To help pay for the free meals, we started a subscription program. Subscribers take virtual monthly cooking classes with us and have the option to pick up a chef tasting box of ingredients to go along with it. It's been pretty popular and each subscription buys one meal for someone in need. Honestly, in order to survive, we just need business. We need people to order food, to support small local businesses, and to help their community.
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U PPER PENINS U L A
MASON
NORTHWEST
WEST MICHIGAN OSCEOLA
LAKE
Ludington
NORTHE AST
Pentwater Rodney
OCEANA
MECOSTA
NEWAYGO
MID
Newaygo
MONTCALM MUSKEGON Muskegon
WEST
Sparta Rockford Spring Lake Grand Haven
KENT
OTTAWA
Holland Zeeland
Saugatuck
ALLEGAN
IONIA
Byron Center
Alto
Clarksville
Hastings
BARRY SOUTHE AST
South Haven
Ada
Kentwood
Wayland
Fennville
Belding
SOUTHWEST
Jenison
Grand Rapids
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KENT
FARMS Brog Farms
FARMS 1st Micro Greenery
616-299-9009 588 139th Ave, Wayland
Future Days Farm 937-681-9521 futuredaysfarm.com 4225 126th Ave, Allegan
Overhiser Orchards 269-236-6312 overhiserorchards.com 6405 109th Ave, South Haven
Pleasant Hill Farm 269-561-2850 pleasanthillblueberryfarm.com 5859 124th Ave, Fennville
Third Coast Organics thirdcoastsustainability.com 2516 Bluestar Hwy, Fennville
FARMERS MARKET The Market at SCA
FARMERS MARKETS Ada Farmers Market
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Cellar Door Preserves
616-299-1005 1stmicrogreenery.com 433 Broadway NW, Grand Rapids
616-676-9191 x45 adafarmersmarket.com 7239 Thornapple River Dr, Ada
616-309-3004 cellardoorpreserves.com 511 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids
BarrieBeau Herb Farm
Byron Center Farmers Market
Field & Fire Cafe
616-308-8756 byroncenterfarmersmarket.com 82nd St (behind the Library), Byron Center
616-608-4533 fieldandfire.com 820 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Cesar E. Chavez Farmers Market
586-212-5948 letsstayhomeanddrink.com 1415 Lake Dr SE, Suite 217, Grand Rapids
616-868-9971 barriebeau.com 7023 Alden Nash SE, Alto
Blandford Nature Center 616-735-6240 blandfordnaturecenter.org 1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Dreamgoats 616-780-701 dreamgoats.com 6206 Ada Dr SE, Ada Green Wagon Farm 616-283-2842 greenwagonfarm.com 4960 Quiggle Ave SE, Ada
Hill Brothers Orchard 616-784-2767 hillbrosorchards.com 6159 Peach Ridge Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Mycophile's Garden
Nestled along the lakeshore, this market is a community hub featuring local producers and artisans offering the best of the season.
616-309-7304 mycophile.org 1111 Godfrey Ave SW, North Building, Suite N234, Grand Rapids
ON THE COVER: New City Neighbors Urban Farm
269-857-2399 sc4a.org 400 Culver St, Saugatuck
616-243-2489 rooseveltparkna.org Roberto Clemente Park: 546 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids
Fulton Street Farmers Market 616-454-4118 fultonstreetmarket.org 1145 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids
FARM Firefly Fields 765-819-2303 firefly-fields.com 6592 Barryville Rd, Nashville
FARMERS MARKET Hastings Farmers Market 269-945-0526 221 W State St & Church St, Hastings
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616-498-6050 rootfunctionalmedicine.com/ root-farmacy 1003 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids
616-866-3478 nkconnect.org 10075 Northland Dr NE, Rockford
RESTAURANTS Terra GR
RETAIL STORES Bridge Street Market 616-649-9000 bridgestreetmarket.com 405 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
616-301-0998 terragr.com 1429 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids
616-805-5308 downtownmarketgr.com 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids
The Sovengard
South East Market
616-214-7207 sovengard.com 443 Bridge St NW, Ste. 1, Grand Rapids
FOOD TRUCK Thirteen Moons Kitchen
New City Neighbors builds faith through growing food on their urban farm and through their youth programs. 616-970-4817 newcityneighbors.org/farm 1226 Union St NE, Grand Rapids
Plainsong Farm & Ministry
269-274-8115 plainsongfarm.com 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford
Sun Spirit Farm 616-483-0022 sunspiritfarmmi.com Sparta
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North Kent Connect Farm Stand
616-272-9491 jiibaakwaanfoods.com Grand Rapids
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Let's Stay Home Cocktail Kits
BREWERY Brewery Vivant 616-719-1604 breweryvivant.com 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids
Newly opened in 2020, this market is dedicated to providing equitable access to healthy and culturally-accepted food to their community. 616-724-4404 southeastmarketgr.com 1220 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids
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FARMS McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm
FARMS Crisp Country Acres
616-805-9253 fullhollowfarm.com 7944 Palmer Rd, Belding
616-402-7315 communityencompass.org/ mclaughlin-grows-urban-farm 175 E Larch St, Muskegon
616-399-3169 crispcountryacres.com 5888 120th Ave, Holland
Stillwind Farm
616-826-7219 goldenhourherbs.com 1300 Maplewood Dr, Jenison
Green Thistle Farm
616-402-7315 stillwindfarmllc.com 2937 Temple St, Muskegon Heights
Tortoise & Hare Farm Green Thistle Farm specializes in fine lettuce crops and other specialty produce using regenerative agriculture practices. 513-284-5599 Green Thistle Farm 9131 Mick Rd, Clarksville
231-981-8429 Tortoise and Hare Farm 3940 N Weber Rd, Muskegon
The Wokestead
FARM Egeler Family Farm
231-769-2607 Muskegon Food Hub 242 W Western Ave, Muskegon
231-845-6237 ludington.mi.us/195/farmers-market N James Street Plaza, Ludington
FARM Gregory's Asparagus Farm 231-867-3345 gregorysasparagus.com 110th Ave, Rodney
Hehlden Farm
616-786-3827 shadysidefarm.com 13275 Blair St, Holland
Visser Farms 616-875-8559 visser-farms.com 10791 Blair St, Zeeland
Woodbridge Dairy Farm
NEWAYGO FARMERS MARKET Newaygo Farmers Market 231-652-3068 rivercountrychamberofcommerce.com 28 State St, Newaygo
616-896-7836 woodbridgedairyfarm.com 1050 Woodbridge St SW, Byron Center
Wormies Vermicompost 616-322-1677 thewormies.com 1364 Maplewood Dr, Jenison
Grand Haven Farmers Market 616-842-4910 grandhavenchamber.org/play/ farmers-markets 301 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven
Holland Farmers Market 616-355-1138 hollandfarmersmarket.com 150 West 8th St, Holland
Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market 616-842-4910 grandhavenchamber.org/play/ farmers-markets 225 E Exchange St, Spring Lake
RESTAURANT Waverly Stone Gastropub 616-392-5888 waverlystonepub.com 20 W 8th St, Holland
RETAIL STORE Nature's Market 616-394-5250 naturesmarketholland.com 1013 Washington Ave, Holland OSCEOLA
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616-581-3030 groundswellfarm.org 6527 Quincy St, Zeeland
Shady Side Farm
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FARMERS MARKET Ludington Farmers Market
Groundswell Community Farm
616-837-6761 hehldenfarm.com 14468 88th Ave, Coopersville
The Wokestead Muskegon
FOOD HUB Muskegon Food Hub
231-794-7913 efamilyfarm.com 2940 W Victory Dr, Ludington
Golden Hour Farm
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OCEANA FARMERS MARKET Pentwater Farmers Market 231-869-4150 pentwater.org 231 S Hancock, Pentwater
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Chimney Creek Farm Fremont Coachstop Farm Zeeland Country Winds Farm, Goat Share, and Creamery Zeeland
Cowslip Creamery Grand Rapids
Earthkeeper Farm Grand Rapids
Grassfields Coopersville
Crane Dance Farm Middleville
Eighth Day Farm Holland
Creswick Farms Ravenna
Forest Ridge Farms Fennville
Great Lakes Bee Company Hasselman's Honey Fremont
Daly Orchard Co. Hart
Gavin Orchards Coopersville
Highland Garlic Farm Tustin
Kentwood Farmers Market Kentwood
Meadow View Goat Dairy Fremont
Moorman Family Farms Byron Center
Lubbers Family Farm Grand Rapids
Michigan Fine Herbs, Herbco Shelbyville
Otto’s Turkey Farm Middleville
Magicland Farms Fremont
Middle Branch Farm Marion
Patterns for Abundance / Blue Sky Farm Montague
Pine Row Farm Rothbury The Gleanings Ludington Victory Farms Hudsonville Wirth Farm Evart
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BARRY COUNTY Hastings Farmers Market
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KENT COUNTY Ada Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Byron Center Farmers Market
8AM–1PM
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8AM–2PM
8AM–2PM
Kentwood Farmers Market
4:30-7:30PM
Lowell Farmers Market
10AM–3PM
Metro Health Farm Market
9AM–2PM
Rockford Farmers Market
8AM–2PM
8AM–1PM
MASON COUNTY Ludington Farmers Market
3–7PM
MECOSTA COUNTY Downtown Big Rapids Farmers Market
12–5PM
8AM–2PM
MONTCALM COUNTY Edmore Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
MUSKEGON COUNTY Muskegon Farmers Market
8AM–2PM
8AM–2PM
8AM–2PM
OCEANA COUNTY Pentwater Farmers Market
10AM–1PM
10AM–1PM
OTTAWA COUNTY Grand Haven Farmers Market
8AM–1PM
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Holland Farmers Market
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Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market
9AM–2PM
Terra Square Farmers Market PAYMENT OPTIONS
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Farm Market Saturdays 7am – 1pm OPEN ALL YEAR Fridays 7am – 1pm (Early May – Thanksgiving) Special Farm Market Day Tuesday before Thanksgiving 7am-1pm
Antiques/Collectibles Market Sundays 8am – 3pm OPEN ALL YEAR (Closed if a major holiday falls on Sunday)
Food Truck Rally 2nd Wednesdays April - October 5pm-9pm
ROYAL OAK FARMERS MARKET 316 E. 11 Mile Road Royal Oak 248.246.3276
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Since 2006, New City Neighbors (NCN) has uplifted the Grand Rapids community through their urban farm and youth programs. They are a Christian organization and radically inclusive of people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and of all faith perspectives. On a two acre lot owned by the 4th Reformed Church, NCN’s farm and weekly cafe annually employed about 15 youths, often with their first job. NCN has evolved into a robust 200+ member CSA, while sending 25% of their produce to food pantries and directly to community members in need, through “guerrilla food distribution,” coined by their Farm-to Table Director, Ayanfe Jamison.
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However, in 2020, they received word that the church wanted to unexpectedly dissolve its relationship with the organization and they were unable to renew their lease on the farm property. NCN’s newly hired Executive Director Ricardo Tavárez, a pastor and a gay man of color, worried that the organization would have to disband, but but was determined to secure a new space that would provide a safe learning environment for the NCN youth and staff. In support of their organization, the Grand Rapids community showed up— pride flags popped up in the neighborhood, donations poured in, and a community member told them about a nearby vacant lot. NCN acquired a farmhouse and one acre growing space in the same Creston neighborhood. They are grateful and recognize that the experience of quickly accessing land is uncommon for many farmers. “Land access is a privileged thing,” Tavárez says. “We had the resources and connections to be able to call a donor.” At their new main location, NCN is in the process of renovating the old farmhouse to include a commercial kitchen and office space. This will be the central location for their educational programming, cafe and farm. In addition to the building improvements, the farm team will have to make amendments to the soil, transfer their hoophouses, and install the irrigation necessary for urban farming. Investments they had previously made on the leased land, but now must start all over again. Despite these setbacks, NCN is committed to expanding their youth programming with local food industry businesses and even Grand Valley State University. This year, NCN will collaborate with the GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project to commence production on one acre with a new high tunnel. This extra growing space will directly connect their youth participants to a college campus. New City Neighbors creates a community for youth, not only through job training, but also through talking about anti-racism and faith development. Food justice work and radical inclusion are foundational to urban farming, and New City Neighbors is centering that in their work. “Youth empowerment is our mission,” Tavárez says. “But the avenue that we choose to do that through is good food, and it will continue to be so.” To learn more, support and donate to New City Neighbors go to newcityneighbors.org.
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Welcome to our Neighborhood. Offering multiple culinary experiences, each prepared with locally sourced ingredients and complemented by delicious Michigan wine, grown and vinted right here at Chateau Chantal.
Come stay with us! Enjoy the modern design, lush bedding, spa-inspired showers, inspiring function spaces, free Wi-Fi, fresh cuisine, local craft beverages and live entertainment. Come dine with us, too! The Warehouse KiTChen + Cork restaurant and Bay Bar, lobby level, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Happy Hour 4 - 7pm every day of the week. Live music Friday & Saturday. H&L Social - a casual seasonal rooftop spot for food, beverages and a spectacular view of Grand Traverse Bay.
Hotel Indigo Traverse City 231.223.4110
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vegan & e e gluten fr South East Market and Thirteen Moons came together over a shared view of food as medicine and a goal of food sovereignty for our community. For us, that means land reparations for those without access to cultivate food and place on our terms. It means having access to food with cultural significance that our ancestors would recognize. Dishes like this remind us to prioritize feeding our souls while we feed our bodies. CHEF CAMREN STOTT, Thirteen Moons Kitchen, Grand Rapids ALITA KELLY, Co-owner, South East Market, Grand Rapids
BLUE CORNBREAD
3 large eggs 2 1⁄2 cups milk (or alternative milk) 2 cups all purpose flour (or alternative flour: oat flour, tapioca flour, etc) 1 cup cane sugar 1 cup organic blue cornmeal 4 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp juniper ash (optional) 1 tsp sea salt 2 tsp xanthan gum (if using alternative flour to make gluten free)
BRAISED IN COCONUT MILK
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16 oz black eyed peas
Clean and chop vegetables as directed, then set to the side.
8 oz collard greens
Heat oil in a medium saucepan, then cook ginger, onion, garlic, collard greens, & tumeric (if applicable) until fragrant. Add wine and reduce by half.
2 Tbsp of minced ginger 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup minced garlic 1⁄2 cup white wine 2 Tbsp Tamari (GF Soy) 2 Tbsp sea salt 1 Tbsp turmeric powder (3 inch root grated if fresh) 12 oz coconut milk 2 Tbsp olive oil
3⁄4 cup butter, room temperature
BL ACK E YED PE AS & COLL ARD GREENS
Once the wine is reduced, add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, let everything marry together down to a simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve alongside roasted chicken or pork chops. Or on top of rice for a healthy vegan meal packed full of protein for a meal to go! Chef's Note: Although I intended for this to be a vegan meal, this recipe could benefit from some smoked bacon chunks.
Preheat oven to 400° F. In a standing mixer with a paddle attachment or with a whisk, cream the sugar and butter until mixed well. Add eggs and milk to the bowl of the mixer and combine at medium speed. Then in a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients together thoroughly. Add 1 cup of the flour mixture at a time to the wet mixture and combine on a low speed until the batter is well mixed. Pour the batter in a well greased 13x9 inch pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick in it and it comes out clean.
HONEY LAVENDER BUTTER
1⁄4 cup honey
2 Tbsp lavender (wrapped in cheesecloth) 3⁄4 cup butter, room temperature While the cornbread is cooking, simmer honey in a small saucepan, but DON’T let it come to a boil. Add lavender, then cut the heat and let it infuse until fragrant for about 5 minutes. Remove the lavender bundle and combine remaining ingredients in the mixer. Serve over cornbread and enjoy!
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ONE MARGARITA TO GO, PLEASE! IN MICHIGAN, TAKEAWAY COCKTAILS ARE NOW LEGAL. CL AIRE BUTLER
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Little Fleet's to-go offerings include seasonal flavors and unique garnishes.
In July of 2020, legislators passed Bill No. 938, which legalized carry out mixed drinks from restaurants and bars. With the hospitality industry hit hard by the COVID-19 health crisis and its restrictions, this created a new possibility for profit.
bottle sporting a label designed by their owner, Allison Jonas. Additionally, they include drink-specific garnishes, like salt and lime, or even dehydrated pineapple, so you can shake your cocktail at home and garnish as you would at the bar.
Many businesses across the state pivoted to include to-go alcoholic beverages to their menu.
What is the best way to enjoy your to-go cocktail at home? “Grab a rocks glass, fill it with ice, and that will give you a perspective of what your drink is'' says Rob Cleveland, the Managing Director at Ann Arbor Distilling Co. Like many to-go beverages, their canned cocktails contain the equivalent of two drinks, perfect for you and another person in your household, so using ice and proper glassware is important. Ann Arbor Distilling Co.’s cocktails range from classic Moscow Mules and Whiskey Sours, to sponsored cocktails which contribute to social missions in the community, such as the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Jess Heller of The Little Fleet in Traverse City says that the added possibilities are a great addition to their usual offerings. “It offers people who don't feel comfortable to come inside, to still have a delicious cocktail at home,” says Heller. “We can continue being creative and keep our services going throughout the regulations and closures.” In order to meet the legal requirements, carryout cocktails must be less than a gallon in size, resealable, and clearly marked as containing alcohol and intended for those 21 years of age or older. For best results, businesses have to consider their unique container and how the cocktail will transform from bar to home. The Little Fleet offers a personal touch with their to-go
With constant adaptations to COVID restrictions, restaurants and bars continue to show creativity and dedication to their craft. However you are enjoying your Michigan crafted cocktail, we have 2020 to thank for allowing us to bring it home.
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Barrel + Beam Marquette
Gitche Gumee Ciderworks Hancock
Les Cheneaux Distillers Cedarville Superior Culture Kombucha Marquette Mama's Booch LLC Kombucha Brewing Co. Menominee
NORTHEAST Copper Kettle Distilling Co. Prudenville Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Ciderworks Rogers City Presque Isle Farm & Cider Posen
NORTHWEST Acoustic Tap Room Traverse City Bee Well Meadery Bellaire Cellar 1914 Central Lake Cultured Kombucha Co. Traverse City Ethanology Elk Rapids Cherry Republic Glen Arbor
St. Ambrose Cellars Beulah Suttons Bay Ciders Suttons Bay
High Five Spirits Petoskey
Taproot Cider House Traverse City
North River Vodka Kalkaska
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Resort Pike Cidery & Winery Petoskey
Tandem Ciders Suttons Bay
Mammoth Distillery Central Lake
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Grand Traverse Distillery Traverse City
Iron Fish Distillery Thompsonville
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Northern Latitudes Distillery Lake Leelanau
Townline Ciderworks Elk Rapids Traverse City Whiskey Co. Traverse City
Grab a glass! More than just wine and beer, Michigan is home to dozens of distillers, mead producers, cider makers and more to try!
MID American Fifth Spirits Lansing Boss Cider Leslie BrickHaven Brewing Grand Haven Dimes Brewhouse Dimondale Eastman’s Forgotten Ciders Wheeler Eaton Pub & Grille & Charlotte Brewing Co. Charlotte Ellison Brewery + Spirits East Lansing
SOUTHWEST JK’s Organic Farmhouse Ciders Flushing Looking Glass Brewing Company Lansing Michigrain Distillery Lansing Phillips Orchard St. Johns
12 Corners Vineyards Benton Harbor
Journeyman Distillery Three Oaks
Corey Lake Orchards Three Rivers
Kalamazoo Stillhouse Kalamazoo
Gull Lake Distilling Company Galesburg
Lehman’s Orchard Niles
Iron Shoe Distillery Niles
Red Cedar Spirits East Lansing
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Sanctuary Spirits Grand Ledge
Ann Arbor Distilling Company Ann Arbor
Uncle John’s Cider Mill St.Johns
B. Nektar Meadery Ferndale Bennet’s Orchard Ottawa Lake
Flint City Hard Cider Flint
Blake’s Cider Co. Armada Bløm Meadworks Ann Arbor
WEST Arktos Meadery Grand Rapids Bardic Wells Meadery Montague Bier Distillery Comstock Park Cellar Brewing Company Sparta
The Peoples Cider Co. Grand Rapids Pux Cider Taphouse Grand Rapids Ridge Cider Co. Saugatuck Sierra Rose Ciders Grand Rapids
Coppercraft Distillery Saugatuck
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Farmhaus Hudsonville
Virtue Cider Co. Fennville
Long Road Distillers Grand Rapids
Wise Men Distillery Grand Rapids
Rusted Crow Distillery Dearborn Heights Schramm’s Mead Ferndale Superior Lakes (Mead) Harrison Twp Two James Spirits Detroit Ugly Dog Distillery Chelsea
Cherry Creek Cellars Brooklyn
Unity Vibrations Kombucha Ypsilanti
Detroit City Distillery Detroit
Valentine Distilling Detroit
Fieldstone Hard Cider Rochester
Wills Winery (Mead) Lapeer
Fourth Coast Ciderworks Lake Orion Grand River Brewery (Spirits) Jackson
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Motor City Gas Detroit Neu Kombucha Farmington
Michigan Moonshine Distillery Grandville
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Battle Creek
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SW COVERKALAMAZOO PAGE - PEACHES CALHOUN Paw Paw
Coloma
Vicksburg
New Three Buffalo Oaks
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FARMERS MARKETS Benton Harbor Farmers Market
FARMS Schwartz Farms
269-695-3306 bertrandfarm.org 3575 W Bertrand Rd, Niles
269-927-5605 bchdmi.org/664/ Benton-Harbor-Farmers-Market Dwight Pete Mitchell City Center, Benton Harbor
922 Moore Rd, Quincy
Big Head Farm 269-605-9527 bigheadfarm.com 3835 Pier Rd, Benton Harbor
Flatwater Farms 812-212-1196 flatwaterfarms.com 15475 Walton Rd, Buchanan
Granor Farm granorfarm.com 3480 Warren Woods Rd, Three Oaks
St. Joseph Farmers Market 269-985-1111 stjoetoday.com Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph
RESTAURANT River Saint Joe 269-409-8015 riversaintjoe.com 15475 Walton Rd, Buchanan
Jollay Orchards 269-468-3075 jollayorchards.com 1850 Friday Rd, Coloma
Klug Orchards 269-684-3311 klugorchards.com 8533 Pokagon Rd, Berrien Center
Lake Breeze Organics 269-762-0992 lake-breeze-organics.square.site 3522 Pier Rd, Benton Harbor
MOBILE CART Silly Sausage misillysausage.com Roaming the streets of SW Michigan, see website for cart locations
BREWERY River Saint Joe 269-409-8015 riversaintjoe.com 15475 Walton Rd, Buchanan
Primal Roots Farm 574-350-3721 primalrootsfarms.com South Park Rd, Benton Harbor
R & B Miller Farms 269-208-2915 6767 N Coloma Road, Coloma
Wild Coyote Organic Farm 269-277-3621 wildcoyotefarm.com 2224 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien Springs
WINERY Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant 269-422-1161 taborhill.com 185 Mt Tabor Rd, Buchanan
RETAIL STORE Apple Valley Natural Foods 269-471-3131 avnf.com 9067 US-31, Berrien Springs
SPECIALTY PRODUCER Molino Tortilleria 269-326-5855 molinotortillas.com 5846A Sawyer Rd, Sawyer
Willow Farm 517-542-0192 willowfarmllc.com 1259 Clarendon Rd, Homer
CALHOUN FARMS Green Gardens 269-425-1033 greengardensfarm.com 14201 H Dr North, Battle Creek
Shumway Farms Theater Style Popcorn 517-767-3569 shumwaypopcorn.com 15384 R Drive South, Tekonsha
Sunlight Gardens
Daisy Farms 269-782-6321 28355 M-152, Dowagiac
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245 N Kendall St, Battle Creek
Thimbleweed Farm 248-565-6102 thimbleweedfarm.com 5040 12 1/2 Mile Rd, Burlington
FARMERS MARKETS Albion Farmers Market 517-629-3343 albionedc.org/albion-farmersmarket-food-hub 211 Market Place, Albion
Battle Creek Farmers Market 269-720-2279 battlecreekfarmersmarket.com 25 McCamly St S, Battle Creek
Marshall Area Farmers Market 269-274-2139 marshallareafarmersmarket.org 125 W Green St, Marshall
Torti Taco 269-224-6941 tortitaco.com 5275 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek localdifference.org
269-506-3537 bairlanefarm.com 53300 Bair Lane, Marcellus
269-962-3003 sproutbc.org 503 Military St, Battle Creek
269-441-0205 cafe-rica.com 62 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek
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KALAMAZOO FARMS Avalon Farms
RESTAURANTS Black Owl Coffee
269-207-3047 avalonfarmshomegrown.net 14302 East OP Ave, Climax
269-459-1334 kalamazoocoffeecompany.com/ black-owl 414 Walbridge St, Kalamazoo
Soil Friends Farm & Market 866-758-5487 1701 N 33rd St, Galesburg
VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill 269-375-0153 verhagesfruitfarmandcidermill.com 8619 West ML Ave, Kalamazoo
Long Valley Farm Kalamazoo
Paw Paw Farmers Market Paw Paw Pleasant Lane Farm Homer Portage Farmers Market Portage Primal Roots Farm Benton Harbor
Silverbeet Farm Pavilion Township Three Rivers Farmers Market Three Rivers Willow Farm Homer
Food Dance 269-382-1888 fooddance.net 401 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo
269-342-5686 pfcmarkets.com 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo
BREWERY Brite Eyes Brewing 269-220-5001 briteeyesbrewingco.com 1156 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo
banksonlakefarm.com 25236 CR 352, Lawton
Birdsong Farm 269-366-8782 birdsongorganic.com Bangor
Brookeside Farms/ Fritz's Blueberries 269-657-3500 brooksidefarmsmi.com 34448 44th Ave, Paw Paw
Egly Land & Cattle Co RETAIL STORES People's Food Co-op
Sawall Health Foods NEW 2021 LOCATION! Shop 100+ local growers & makers at Kalamazoo's original farmers market. SNAP & Double Up accepted!
FARMS Bankson Lake Farm
269-343-3619 sawallhf.com 2965 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo
Troll Marketplace 269-475-5586 trollmarketplace.com 108 W Highway St, Vicksburg
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS DoughChicks 269-832-8347 doughchicks.com 3501 Lake St, Kalamazoo
269-370-4228 eglygrassfedbeef.com 65701 39th St, Paw Paw
Leduc Blueberries 269-657-3871 leducblueberries.com 37146 30th St, Paw Paw
Michigan Pure Blueberries 269-876-8036 35292 M-140, Covert
Schultz Fruitridge Farm 269-668-3724 schultzfruitridgefarms.com 60139 County Rd 652, Mattawan
FARMERS MARKET South Haven Farmers Market 269-206-0324 southhavenfarmmarket.com 539 Phoenix St, South Haven
Sarkozy Bakery FOOD HUB ValleyHUB
269-342-1952 sarkozybakery.com 350 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo
SPECIALTY PRODUCER Paw Paw Hemp Company 269-330 2397 pawpawhemp.com 43633 60th Ave, Paw Paw
269-548-3300 kvcc.edu/valleyhub 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo
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Schwartz Farms Quincy
269-978-0490 Crow's Nest Restaurant 816 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo
269-342-5686 pfckalamazoo.coop 507 Harrison St, Kalamazoo
Middleville Farmers Market Middleville
Otto's Turkey Farm Middleville
Crow's Nest
FARMERS MARKET Kalamazoo Farmers Market
Miller's Country Acres Litchfield
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ST. JOSEPH FARMS Burda's Berries 269-506-1746 20095 M-60 E, Three Rivers
Corey Lake Orchards 269-244-5690 coreylakeorchards.com 12147 Corey Lake Rd, Three Rivers
Full Circle Farm 269-535-3235 15352 Gleason Rd, Three Rivers 91
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BRANCH COUNTY Corner Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
CALHOUN COUNTY Albion Farmers Market
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Battle Creek Farmers Market
9AM-1PM
5-8PM
Marshall Area Farmers Market
8AM-1PM
CASS COUNTY Dowagiac Farm & Artisan Market
9AM–2PM
9AM–2PM
KALAMAZOO COUNTY Kalamazoo Farmers Market
8AM–1PM
12–5PM
7AM–2PM
Portage Farmers Market
10AM–2PM
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY The Huss Project Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
VAN BUREN COUNTY Paw Paw Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
South Haven Farmers Market
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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH COFFEE JENA BROOKER
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CAFÉ RICA
62 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI cafe-rica.com
It’s a family affair at Café Rica, a coffee shop located in downtown Battle Creek. Against the backdrop of a technicolor mural of a flamingo, natural light fills the spacious shop, complimenting the wood floors and exposed brick. Brothers Tristan and Jackson Bredehoft run the cafe full time with help from their parents. After years of searching for the best coffee, their father discovered the beans they now source from Café Naranjo, a cooperative in Costa Rica. Their mom, who speaks Spanish, helps coordinate the orders. From its inception the cafe was integrated into the local food system. The brothers took the food business course at Can-Do Kitchen in Kalamazoo, brewing their coffee there before switching to Sprout’s incubator kitchen in Springfield. Café Rica sources from many local food businesses for their extensive menu that includes bagel and waffle sandwiches, tostadas, coffee and tea, and even their own canned cocktails and cold brew. “Working with bigger
companies that provide food and food services doesn’t have the same touch as a local person that you build a personal relationship with,” Tristan says. Their local suppliers include The Fire Hub, Continental Bakery, Avalon Farms, 365 Urban Farm, Horrocks, and others. “Anything we can get locally and fresh we try to get,” Jackson says. "It just tastes better.” Founder of 365 Urban Farm, Kathy Antaya, says in addition to Café Rica’s benefit to the community as a whole, they’ve continuously promoted her farm. “It was significant to boost our identity within the community,” Antaya says. In their food menu, Café Rica sources tomatoes, basil, carrots, broccoli, and cucumbers from 365 Urban Farm. Regardless of the cost, the brothers are committed to working with other local food businesses. “It was always in the forefront of our goals to integrate as much as we can with the community,” Tristan says.
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Brookwood Fruit Farm 810-798-8312 brookwoodfruitfarm.com 7845 Bordman Rd, Almont
Kapnick Orchards 517-423-7419 kapnickorchards.com 4245 Rogers Hwy, Britton
FARMS Gaskill Family Farm
Eight Plates Farm 989-553-2295 eightplatesfarm.com 9731 Rich Rd, Mayville
SPECIALTY PRODUCER Eden Foods
517-258-2413 eatteffola.com 14191 Calhoun Rd, Addison
JACKSON FARMS Grow Jackson
810-417-0909 indigolavender.com 631 N Van Dyke, Imlay City
Pregitzer Farm Market
Stony Croft Farms
MACOMB
810-516-5339 stonycroftfarms.com 2343 Fish Lake Rd, Lapeer
FARMS Kutchey Family Farm
Rocky Oak Farms 517-490-3902 rockyoakfarms.com 6850 Hoag Rd, Albion
Sol Microgreens 517-960-9755 Sol Microgreens 902 West Michigan Ave, Jackson
SPECIALTY PRODUCER James Creek Sutlery Spices 810-664-6304 jamescreeksutlery.com 1104 Grosbeck Rd, Lapeer
LIVINGSTON
517-499-8940 willow-garden.com 15491 Folks Rd, Hanover
FARMS Renegade Acres
517-768-6410 grandriverfarmersmarket.com Corner of Louis Glick & Mechanic Streets, Jackson
Grass Lake Farmers Market grasslake.farmersmarket@gmail.com Grass Lake Farmers Market 120 Brown St, Grass Lake
RESTAURANT Roaming Goat roaminggoatmi.com 115 S Lake St, Grass Lake
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248-330-3756 renegadeacres.com 2024 Oak Grove Rd, Howell
FARMERS MARKETS Brighton Farmers Market 810-227-5086 brightoncoc.org Municipal Parking Lot: 200 N First St, Brighton
Goetz Greenhouse & Family Farm 517-918-2387 sites.google.com/site/ goetzgreenhouse 8852 Goetz Rd, Riga
Holtz Farms 734-735-2463 12364 Lulu Road, Ida
586-329-8675 kutcheyfamilyfarm.com 17330 26 Mile Rd, Macomb
Northern Farm Market 586-531-2439 northernfarm.business.site 74865 Van Dyke Rd, Romeo
Vanhoutte Farms
Willow Garden
FARMERS MARKETS Grand River Farmers Market
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517-456-7424 edenfoods.com 701 Tecumseh Rd, Clinton
517-745-9805 growjackson.org 740 W Michigan Ave, Jackson 517-240-4600 Pregitzer Farm Market 6870 Territorial Rd, Munith
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Indigo Lavender Farms
734-497-3540 or 734-260-2998 gaskillfamilyfarm.com 12433 Crowe Rd, Milan
Over 50 varieties of U-Pick Sunflowers and the biggest pumpkins you've ever seen. Vanhoutte Farm offers fun for the whole family! 586-531-4451 Vanhoutte Farm 69475 Romeo Plank Rd, Armada
Westview Orchards & Winery
Hartland Farmers Market 810-599-7603 Rural King Parking Lot: 10040 Highland Rd, Hartland
586-752-3123 westvieworchards.com 65075 Van Dyke, Washington
Howell Farmers Market 517-546-3920 howell.org Downtown, adjacent to the historic courthouse, Howell
FARMERS MARKET Dodge Park Farmers Market 586-446-2700 sterling-heights.net/1236/ Dodge-Park-Farmers-Market Dodge Park: 40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights
FARMERS MARKET Monroe Farmers Market 734-854-2991 monroemifarmersmarket.com 20 E Willow St, Monroe
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OAKLAND FARMS Bowers School Farm 248-341-6475 schoolfarm.org 1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills
East River Organic Farm
Milford Farmers Market milfordfarmersmarket.org Milford Farmers Market 115 E Liberty St, Milford
248-831-1004 middletonberryfarm.com 4790 Oakwood Rd, Ortonville
Songbird Farm 248-382-8041 farmsongbird.com 161 W Hayes Ave, Hazel Park
248-530-1200 allinbirmingham.com/farmersmarket 660 North Old Woodward, Birmingham
Downtown Rochester Farmers Market 248-656-0060 downtownrochestermi.com E 3rd and Water St, Rochester
Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market
Highland Farmers Market 313-753-2756 highlandfarmmarket.com Milford Rd & Livingston Rd, Highland
Essence on Main
586-242-9192 dancingmeadowshomestead.com 5914 Plank Rd, Cottrellville
248-691-2357 14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park
Greener Pastures Market
Oakland County Farmers Market 248-858-5495 oaklandcountyparks.com 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Twp ortonvilledda.org/farmers-market 476 Mill St, Ortonville
Royal Oak Farmers Market 248-246-3276 romi.gov/389/Farmers-Market 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak
South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market 248-486-6154 South Lyon Farmers Market 110 West Liberty St, South Lyon
Troy Farmers Market 248-524-1147 troymi.gov/farmersmarket 3179 Livernois Rd, Troy
248 800-4244 homegrownbrewco.com 28 N Washington St, Oxford
734-757-4209 Greener Pastures Market 21202 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon
Sharkar Fam 810-499-2386 sharkarfarm.com 5234 Meisner, China
Western Market 248-546-7288 westernmkt.com 447 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale
Woodward Corner Market 248-955-1041 woodwardcornermarket.com 30955 Woodward Ave #305, Royal Oak
DELIVERY SERVICE Order Up Organic 248-284-3091 orderuporganic.com 2265 N Oxford Rd, Oxford
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS The Butchery 248-682-2697 thebutcherysl.com 2534 Orchard Lake Rd, Sylvan Lake
Great Lakes Pot Pies 248-266-1160 greatlakespotpies.com 809 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson
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248-971-5882 farmingtonfarmersmarket.com 33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington
Place your order for local produce online or come visit the farm! They even deliver throughout the Metro Detroit area!
Come and shop fresh local food, see cooking demonstrations, listen to live music, and more in the heart of Oak Park!
BREWERY HomeGrown Brewing Company Over a dozen Michigan farmers, growers and producers join with over 35 select specialty food purveyors and fine artisans.
586-871-0917 aratham.com 3381 Rochester Rd, Troy 248-942-4949 essenceonmain.com 4 S Main St, Clarkston
Ortonville Farmers Market FARMERS MARKETS Birmingham Farmers Market
248-369-3360 sylvantable.com 1819 Inverness St, Sylvan Lake
RETAIL STORES Aratham Gourmet To Go
Middleton Berry Farm
248-347-3860 canr.msu.edu/tollgate 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi
FARMS Dancing Meadows Homestead
Oak Park Farmers Market
eastriverorganic.com 2265 N Oxford Rd, Oxford
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center
RESTAURANT Sylvan Table
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SOUTHEAST WASHTENAW FARMS Becky's Birds and Bees
Slow Farm
FARMERS MARKETS Ann Arbor Farmers Market
734-780-7101 beckysbirdsandbees.com 6010 Marshall Rd, Dexter
734-277-1017 slowfarmandfriends.com 4700 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor
734-794-6255 a2gov.org/market 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor
Blue Spring Farm
Tantre Farm
Chelsea Farmers Market
734-761-5770 bluespringa2.com 4710 Stein Rd, Ann Arbor
734-475-4323 tantrefarm.com 2510 Hayes Rd, Chelsea
Cardinal Farms
The Farm at St Joe's
734-593-6806 chelseafarmersmkt.org Wednesday:1010 S Main St, Chelsea Saturday: 304 Main St, Chelsea
517-902-3847 cardinal-farms.com 9552 Wall Gene Rd, South Lyon
734-712-HOOP stjoesfarm.org 5557 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti
Frosty Apple Orchard
The Farm on Jennings
734-426-2863 frostyappleorchard.com 6884 Walsh Rd, Dexter
734-239-9200 thefarmonjennings.com 6900 Jennings Rd, Ann Arbor
Green Things Farm Collective
We The People Opportunity Farm
734-531-7601 greenthingsfarm.com 3825 Nixon Rd, Ann Arbor
734-757-5067 wethepeoplegrowersassociation.com 1301 S Harris Rd, Ypsilanti
Jacob's Fresh Farm
Zilke Vegetable Farm & Kitchen
517-250-1222 jacobsfreshfarm.com 19560 Waterloo Rd, Chelsea 734-658-3040 majerfamilyfarms.com 7015 Spencer Rd, Whitmore Lake 413-548-4444 nkidsfarm.com 5420 Farrell Rd, Dexter
Nature and Nurture Seeds 734-929-0802 natureandnurtureseeds.com 7100 Marshall Rd, Dexter
Raindance Organic Farm 734-747-3099 raindanceorganic.com 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake
734-426-8303 dextermi.gov/community/farmers_ market.php 3233 Alpine St, Dexter
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market 734-822-2121 pittsfield-mi.gov/farmersmarket 6201 W Michigan Ave (corner of Platt & Michigan), Ann Arbor
Saline Farmers Market 734-429-4907 cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket 100 S Ann Arbor St, Parking Lot #4, Saline
Ypsilanti Farmers Markets
Majer Family Farms
N Kids Farm
Dexter Farmers Market
Over 250,000 sunflowers, walking paths, butterflies, farm-to-table events, and more. Every August. Tickets available online.
734-707-1795 growinghope.net/farmers-markets/ ypsilanti Tuesday: 16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti Saturday: 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti
734-260-2324 zilkevegetablefarm.com 12491 Carpenter Rd, Milan
ORDER LOCAL FOOD ONLINE! Head to our website to see if your favorite farm, farmers market or retail store has an online store! localdifference.org
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WASHTENAW FOOD HUB Argus Farm Stop- Packard
CATERING/PRIVATE CHEF Chef Savur
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Arbor Teas
734-997-5448 argusfarmstop.com/foodhub 1200 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor
734-635-8071 chefsavur.com 564 W Middle St, Chelsea
734-994-7698 arborteas.com 1342 N Main St, Ste 1, Ann Arbor
Last Bite Chef
Cheeky Spices
RESTAURANTS Avalon Cafe and Kitchen Ann Arbor 734-263-2996 avalonbreads.net 120 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
Eat Catering & Carry-out 734-213-7011 eatannarbor.com 1906 Packard, Ann Arbor
617-817-1479 lastbitechef.com Ann Arbor
The Lakehouse Bakery MEADERY/CIDERY Bløm Meadworks 734-548-9729 drinkblom.com 100 S 4th Ave #110, Ann Arbor
Eat - Kerrytown 734-369-6773 eatannarbor.com 407 N Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor
Fresh Forage
SUPPORT MICHIGAN FAMILIES! 95% of Michigan farms are single-family operated and/or family partnerships.
734-887-6655 freshforage.com 5060 Jackson Rd, Ste A, Ann Arbor
Juicy Kitchen 231-838-3443 juicykitchen-a2.com 1506 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor Maiz Mexican Cantina 734-340-6010 maizmexican.com 36 E Cross St, Ypsilanti
Miss Kim 734-275-0099 misskimannarbor.com 415 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor
Zingerman's Delicatessen 734-663-3354 zingermansdeli.com 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor
734-239-3425 cheekyspices.com 417 Skydale Dr, Ann Arbor
RETAIL STORES Acorn Farmers Market & Cafe 734-649-0890 acornfarmersmarketcafe.org 327 W Main St, Manchester
734-306-3394 thelakehousebakery.com 1534 Sugarloaf Lake Rd, Chelsea
Zingerman's Bakehouse 734-761-2095 zingermanscoffee.com 3711 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor
Zingerman's Coffee Company 734-929-6060 zingermanscoffee.com 3723 Plaza Dr #5, Ann Arbor
Argus Farm Stop - Liberty 734-213-2200 argusfarmstop.com 325 W Liberty, Ann Arbor Argus Farm Stop- Packard 734-997-5448 argusfarmstop.com/foodhub 1200 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor
McPherson Local 734-316-2212 mcphersonlocal.com 105 North Ann Arbor, Saline
Ypsilanti Food Co-op 734-483-1354 ypsifoodcoop.org 312 N River St, Ypsilanti
Zingerman's Delicatessen 734-663-3354 zingermansdeli.com 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor
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WAYNE FARMS Adamah Farm Central Detroit 313-873-0064 centraldetroit.farm 8500 2nd Ave, Detroit
Brother Nature Produce 313-914-0031 brothernatureproduce.com 2913 Rosa Parks, Detroit
City Commons CSA 509-540-2769 citycommonscsa.com 620 Chandler St, Detroit
D Town Farm 313-345-3663 dbcfsn.org 14027 W Outer Dr, Detroit
Deeply Rooted Produce 313-949-3226 deeplyrootedproduce@gmail.com 2560 Chalmers, Detroit
Detroit Farm and Cider 313-915-0057 detroitfarmandcider.com 1600 Lawrence St, Detroit
Detroit Flight Path Farm 734-992-7369 dtwflightpath.com 32725 Sibley Rd, Romulus
Detroit Hives 248-808-8467 detroithives.org 9336 E Warren Ave, Detroit
Featherstone Garden 704-996-3711 featherstonegarden.com 4178 Lakepointe St, Detroit
Fisheye Farms 313-686-3276 fisheyefarms.com 2334 Buchanan, Detroit
Gateway Farm gatewayfarmplymouth.com 10665 Ann Arbor Rd W, Plymouth
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Georgia Street Community Collective 313-452-0684 georgiastreetcc.com 8902 Vinton St, Detroit
Keep Growing Detroit Grown in Detroit 313-656-4769 Keep Growing Detroit 1445 Adelaide St, Detroit
Nurturing Our Seeds 313-461-4432 nurturingourseeds.org 7733 Helen St, Detroit
Oakland Ave. Urban Farm 313-649-7756 oaklandurbanfarm.org 9227 Goodwin St, Detroit
Old City Acres 734-771-9984 oldcityacres.com 43800 Willow Rd, Belleville
FARMERS MARKETS Belleville Farmers Market 734-558-5369 bellevillecentralbusinesscommunity.com 152 Main St, Ste. 2, Belleville
Canton Farmers Market 734-394-5375 canton-mi.org/496/farmers-market 500 N Ridge Rd, Canton
Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market 313-943-3141 dearbornfarmersartisansmarket.com 1034 Monroe St, Dearborn
Eastern Market Partnership 313-833-9300 easternmarket.org 2934 Russell St, Detroit
Hope Village Farmers Market 313-403-6230 hopevillagecdc.org 14150 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
734-787-7341 pigglypetalsflowerfarm.com 46000 Harris Rd, Belleville
313-427-0443 lpfarmersmarket.org SW corner of Fort St & Southfield Rd, Lincoln Park
Planted
Northville Farmers Market
Piggly Petals Flower Farm
planteddetroit.com 6301 E Lafayette St, Detroit
ROI Urban Farms 313-340-9250 roiurbanfarms.com 7720 W Chicago, Detroit
248-349-7640 northville.org/farmers-market-vendors 301 S Center St, Northville (across from Northville Downs Racetrack)
Plymouth Farmers Market
Sunset Harvest Farm
734-453-1540 Plymouth Farmers Market 736 Penniman, Plymouth
313-401-6438 sunsetharvestfarm.net 13930 Elwell Rd, Belleville
Redford Township Market at the Marquee 313-387-2771 redfordtwp.com/Community/Marquee 15145 Beech Daly, Redford Township
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Taylor Farmers Market 734-374-8900 Opt. 2 cityoftaylor.com/435/Farmers-Market 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor
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WAYNE RESTAURANTS Avalon Cafe and Bakery
CATERING Experience Relish
DELIVERY SERVICES Goodpluck.com
313-285-8006 avalonbreads.net 1049 Woodward Ave, Detroit
734-252-9357 experiencerelish.com 22735 Fenkell Ave, Detroit
734-265-0114 goodpluck.com 607 Shelby St, Ste 700, Detroit
Breadless gobreadless.com 2761 E Jefferson, Detroit
Michigan Fields WINERY Detroit Vineyards
248-808-8467 detroithives.org 9336 E Warren Ave, Detroit
Coriander Kitchen and Farm
313-366-5600 detroitsoul.net 2900 E 8 Mile Rd, Detroit
FOLK Detroit 313-742-2672 folkdetroit.com 1701 Trumbull Ave, Detroit
Gabriel Hall gabrielhalldet.com 8002 Kercheval Ave, Detroit
Mudgie's Deli and Wine Shop 313-961-2000 mudgiesdeli.com 1413 Brooklyn St, Detrtoit
Saffron de Twah 586-359-6138 saffrondetwah.com 7636 Gratiot Ave, Detroit
The Brooklyn Street Local 313-262-6547 brooklynstreetlocal.com 1266 Michigan Ave, Detroit
Detroit Food Academy
Detroit Hives
313-264-1938 cornwallbakery.com 15215 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
Detroit Soul
878-777-3660 dlishuschips.com 1401 Howard St, Ste 108, Detroit 313-855-5052 smallbatchdetroit.com 4444 2nd Ave, Detroit
Cornwall Bakery
corianderkitchenandfarm.com 14601 Riverside Blvd, Detroit
D'lishchus Chips by Sweet Thoughts
As Detroit's only winery, Detroit Vineyards is dedicated to producing quality, handcrafted wines using fruit from Michigan’s best vineyards. 313-784-9726 detroitvineyards.com 1000 Gratiot Ave, Detroit
Your farmers market finds - delivered! 100% locally grown & produced groceries brought straight to your doorstep. 313-307-6720 michiganfields.com 1820 Mack Ave, Detroit
SPECIALTY PRODUCERS Avalon Bakehouse Outlet
RETAIL STORES Neighborhood Grocery neighborhood-grocery.com 500 Manistique, Detroit
Village Market 313-882-2530 villagemarket.net 18330 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe
313-308-0150 avalonbreads.net 4731 Bellevue St, Detroit
Avalon International Bread Flagship
Fraser Tea 734-437-0808 frasertea.com 12772 Stark, Ste 301, Livonia
Michigan Farm to Freezer 313-603-3700 mifarmtofreezer.com 1820 Mack Ave, Detroit
Mrs. Pruitt's Gourmet Cha Cha 313-610-6724 mrspruittschacha.com 16510 Parkside, Detroit
Ochre Bakery // Astro Coffee
313-832-0008 avalonbreads.net 422 W Willis St, Detroit
313-686-5694 ochrebakery,com 4884 Grand River Ave, 1B/1A, Detroit
Bees in the D
Peach and Honey Cake Bars
INCUBATOR KITCHEN Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen
peachandhoneybakes.com 650 Church St, Plymouth
Sister Pie
734-456-9005 proudmittenkitchen.com 650 Church St, Plymouth
313-447-5550 sisterpie.com 8066 Kercheval St, Detroit Purchasing our honey supports a Detroit nonprofit, focused on sustainable and healthy beekeeping practices that benefit local food systems. 313-462-9624 beesinthed.com 200 River Place Dr, Detroit
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MUSHROOMS, MICROGREENS, & MORE These farms utilize alternative growing methods that are more efficient and consistent than other methods. EMMA BEAUCHAMP
Communications Manager
PL ANTED DETROIT
Meg Burritt, Leader of Business Development
Planted Detroit is a culinarily-led indoor vertical hydroponic farm growing year-round in Detroit. planteddetroit.com WHAT DO YOU GROW? Baby greens, microgreens, herbs, and edible flowers HOW MUCH? 130 pounds (about 600 salads worth) per week and growing! HOW DO YOU GROW THESE GREENS? At our farm, we grow using a form of Controlled Environment Agriculture — we control everything from the light to the water to the temperature. We never use pesticides or herbicides, and use minimal water. Our plants are grown using Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), meaning the little plants look like they’re growing in a gutter with a small amount of water circulating throughout the stacks. WHAT DO YOU THINK EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW? This type of growing is really new — so there are a lot of unanswered questions about best practices. We take our customer’s health very seriously, so we grow everything from seed to harvest, right on the farm, with very rigorous biosecurity protocols and cleanliness standards in place. Our customers can feel extremely confident in the flavor, shelf life, and food safety of our greens.
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AQUAPONICS K AL AMA ZOO VALLEY COMMUNIT Y COLLEGE’S FOOD INNOVATION CENTER Ben Bylsma, Production Manager
Within the college's 10,000 square foot greenhouse is an Aquaponics system, which raises fish and plants in a symbiotic relationship. The farm is a part of ValleyHUB which also includes a food hub and a vegetable processing operation. kvcc.edu/valleyhub WHAT DO YOU GROW? We raise tilapia, herbs, and leafy greens in the aquaponics system, as well as using it for propagation of other plants. HOW DOES THE SYSTEM OPERATE? The fish are raised in four tanks containing different generations. The water from the tanks flows to the plant growing areas before being pumped back to the fish tanks in a large recirculating system. The water supplies the nutrients the plants need and the plants clean the water for the fish. WHAT DO YOU THINK EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW? Aquaponics is a great method of growing for demonstrating the connection between plants and animals. It requires constant monitoring and care for both the fish and plants but is a favorite of classes and kids camps.
MIDNIGHT HARVEST Matt Hall, Owner
Midnight Harvest is a small scale indoor mushroom cultivator in Northern Michigan. midnight-harvest.com WHAT DO YOU GROW? We grow shiitake and maitake, but we will be focused on shiitake this summer. HOW MUCH? 60 pounds per week, and just over 3,000 lbs annually HOW DO YOU GROW MUSHROOMS INDOORS? We have a 400 square foot growing space which contains our lab, incubation, sterilizer, fridge storage, and a fruiting room. It is very water efficient: ultimately, the mushroom material plus water is mixed, sterilized, inoculated (bagged), and set on a shelf for 8+ weeks. The bag acts as its own microclimate. WHAT DO YOU THINK EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW? In terms of pounds to square foot, growing mushrooms is one of the best in the market. Some mushrooms can get multiple flushes indoors, like Oyster and Lionsmane which dramatically increases their production weight to square foot use.
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FARMERS MARKETS HILLSDALE COUNTY
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Hillsdale County Farmers Market
SAT
SUN
9AM–1PM
JACKSON COUNTY Grand River Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Grass Lake Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
4–7PM
Green Market at Allegiance Health
9AM–2PM
LAPEER COUNTY Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer
9AM–3PM
Imlay City Farmers Market
9AM–3PM 10AM–4PM
LENAWEE COUNTY Tecumseh Farmers Market at The Market on Evans
9AM–1PM
LIVINGSTON COUNTY Brighton Farmers Market
8AM–1PM
Hartland Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Howell Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
MACOMB COUNTY Dodge Park Farmers Market
3–8PM
Mount Clemens Farmers Market
7AM–1PM
Mount Clemens Downtown Farmers Market
1–5PM
New Baltimore Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Shelby Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Saint Clair Shores Farmers Market
5–10PM
8AM–2PM
Warren Farmers Market
9:30AM-2:30PM
MONROE COUNTY Bedford Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Monroe Farmers Market
7AM–12PM
OAKLAND COUNTY Birmingham Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
City of Walled Lake Farmers Market
7AM–1PM
Clarkston Area Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
Downtown Rochester Farmers Market
8AM–1PM
Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market
9AM–2PM
Franklin Farmers Market (on the Green)
11AM–3PM
Henry's Market on Main
9AM–2PM
Highland Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
Lathrup Village Farmers Market
2–7PM
Oak Park Farmers Market Oakland County Farmers Market Royal Oak Farmers Market
9AM–1PM 7AM–1:30PM
7AM–1:30PM 9AM–1PM
7AM–1:30PM 9AM–1PM
South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market Troy Farmers Market
7AM–1PM
8AM–3PM
9AM–2PM 12–5PM
ST. CLAIR COUNTY Vantage Point Farmers Market PAYMENT OPTIONS
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SNAP/P-EBT Double Up Food Bucks WIC Project FRESH Senior Project FRESH Market FRESH Hoophouses for Health Prescription for Health
HOW MANY OF THESE MARKETS HAVE YOU VISITED?
Our 2021 Local Food Guide was published in May 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call ahead or look online to see if these businesses have resumed normal operations as listed here. WASHTENAW COUNTY
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8AM–1PM
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8AM–1PM
Dexter Winter Marketplace
9AM–1PM
Dixboro Farmers Market
3–7PM
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market
2–6PM
Saline Farmers Market
8AM–12PM
Webster Farmers Market
12–3PM
Westside Farmers Market
3–7PM
Ypsilanti Farmers Markets
3–7PM
9AM–1PM
WAYNE COUNTY Beacon Park
11AM–2PM
Belleville Farmers Market
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Brightmoor Artisans Collective
4–7PM
Canton Farmers Market
9AM–1PM
Capitol Park Farmers Market CHASS Mercado
4–8PM 9AM–1PM
Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market
2–7PM
E. Warren Farmers Market Eastern Market
3–7PM 9AM–3PM
Hope Village Farmers Market
6AM–4PM 3:30–7PM
Inkster Task Force Farmers Market
4–7PM 2 nd & 4th Sunday of each month
Jefferson-Chalmers Farmers Market Lincoln Park Farmers Market
9AM–2PM
Northville Farmers Market
8AM–3PM
Northwest Detroit Farmers Market
4–8PM
Oakland Avenue Farmers Market
11AM-3:30PM
Plymouth Farmers Market
8AM-12:30PM
Redford Township Farmers Market
10AM–3PM 5–8PM
3–7PM 2–6PM
The All American Farmers & Artisans Market Westland
3–7PM
Wyandotte Farmers Market
2–7PM
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Devulder's Farm Grass Lake
Clinton Farmers Market Clinton
Farmers Market at The Market on Evans Tecumseh
Golden Fleece Farm Grass Lake Needle-Lane Farms Tipton
Prochaska Farms Tecumseh Solomon Garden Grass Lake
Stella Matutina Farm Grass Lake
Webbed Food Pines Jasper
Two Track Acres Grass Lake
Wilson's Farm Tipton
Wolfe Orchard Tipton
LIVINGSTON, MONROE, OAKLAND, WASHTENAW & WAYNE Alber Orchard and Cider Mill Manchester
Brightmoor Artisans Collective Detroit
Ambassador Fridge Detroit
Brightmoor Flower Farm Detroit
Applegarth Honey Fowlerville
Brines Farm Whitmore Lake
Artesian Farms Detroit
Buckets of Rain Gardens Detroit
Back 40 Bee Farm Manchester Bandhu Gardens Detroit Berry Hill Farm Chelsea Beaverland Farms Detroit Black Locust Gardens Dexter Blueville Acres U-Pick Blueberries (Sandy Acres) Belleville
Buffalo Street Farm Detroit Champion Farms Chelsea Chass Mercado Detroit CDC Farm and Fishery Detroit Clarkston Area Farmers Market Clarkston Circle W Ranch Howell
Cross W Ranch Howell
Ernst Farms Ann Arbor
Harnois Farm Webster Township
Kern Road Farm Fowlerville
Degroot's Strawberries Gregory
Fields of Plenty Detroit
Hay Creek Heritage Farm Pinckney
Lesser Farm Dexter
Dexter Blueberry Farm Dexter Dexter Cider Mill Dexter Diamante Gardens Detroit
Flying Fish Farm Monroe Field Farms Dexter Fresh Cut Detroit Flower Farm Detroit
Hazen's Farm Howell Hickory Oak Farm Ypsilanti Huling Family Farm Milan
Diehl's Orchard Holly
Frog Holler Organic Farm Brooklyn
Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill Holly
Full Circle Organic Farms Howell
Inkster Task Force Farmers Market Inkster
Donahee Farms Plymouth
Ghost Acre Farm Detroit
E. Warren Farmers Market Detroit
Great Lakes Staple Seeds Ortonville
Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market Detroit
Earthworks Urban Farm Detroit
Greydale Farm Detroit
Erie Orchards Erie
Guernsey Farms Dairy Northville
Ile Ibeji Farm Detroit
Jentzen Perennial Farm Monroe Kelly Farms Dexter
Linder Farms Dexter Livonia Farmers Market at Wilson Barn Livonia Marilla Field + Flora Ann Arbor Michigan Urban Farming Initiative Detroit Nemeth Orchard Ypsilanti Nightshade Farm Industries Ann Arbor Noka Homestead Gregory Northwest Detroit Farmers Market Detroit
Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill Northville Occupy Yourself Agricultural Academy Detroit Ohana Gardens Detroit Old Pine Farm Manchester Our Family Farm Manchester Plymouth Orchard and Cider Mill Plymouth Rising Pheasant Farms Detroit Roeske Farms Hartland Romeo Farmers Market Romeo Ropertis Turkey Farm Livonia
Rowe's Produce Farm Ypsilanti
Walled Lake Farmers Market Walled Lake
Sanger Farm Chelsea
Wasem Fruit Farm Ann Arbor
Seeley Farm Ann Arbor
West Detroit Farms Detroit
Serenity in the Garden Detroit Singing Tree Gardens Detroit Spirit Farm Detroit Steinhauser Farms Ann Arbor Sunshine Meadows Farm Ortonville
Westside Farmers Market Ann Arbor White Lotus Farms Ann Arbor Whitney Farmstead Ann Arbor Wiard's Orchard Ypsilanti
Two Hounds Farm Highland Vestergaard Farms Ann Arbor
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Boyka's DeCock Farms and Greenhouses Macomb
Gass Centennial Farm Ray
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New Baltimore Farmers Market New Baltimore
Miller's Big Red Farms Washington
Olejnik Farms & Greenhouses Macomb
RC Organic Farm New Haven Rudich Farms Ray
Ruhlig Farms & Greenhouses Carleton Shelby Farmers Market Shelby Twp
Uhlianuk Specialities from the Farm North Branch Van Dyk Farms Imlay City
Van Steenkiste Farms Macomb Verellen Orchards Washington
Youngblood Vineyard Ray
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MAQUE CHOUX SAL AD CHEF EDERIQUE GOUDIA, GABRIEL HALL
WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
SALAD INGREDIENTS
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
2 ears corn, roasted
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, roasted and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 stalk celery, sliced
Zest of 1/2 orange
10 oz cherry or heirloom tomatoes, cut in half
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste 5 oz arugula/baby spinach/spring mix
1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS Roast corn and red bell pepper. You can achieve this either by turning a gas stove on high and placing both corn and red bell pepper directly on the fire or removing corn off cob and dicing bell pepper and placing on a cookie sheet and roasting in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Once the corn is roasted, remove off the cob. In a medium bowl, combine corn, diced red onion, roasted and diced red bell peppers, sliced celery, cut tomatoes, and salt & pepper. For the citrus vinaigrette, place all ingredients in a jar and twist on the lid and shake. If you don’t have a jar, whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Pour ½ of vinaigrette recipe into the bowl with salad ingredients and mix. Add arugula/ spring mix/baby spinach and lightly toss. Chill and serve.
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DETROIT BLACK FARMER LAND FUND
REMOVES BARRIERS TO BUYING LAND Travis Peters purchased two land plots with the help of the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund.
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@DetroitBlackFarmerLandFund
DETROIT BLACK FARMER LAND FUND 2020 AWARDEES
On Juneteenth 2020, a coalition of Black farmers banded together to form the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund, an effort to empower Black farmers who have otherwise lacked access to capital to purchase land in Detroit. The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, along with Keep Detroit Growing and the Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, launched a GoFundMe campaign with the goal of raising $5,000 to help Black local farmers to buy land. In just one week, they raised over $20,000 and, eventually, they raised more than $54,000. “Access to capital, such as if you owe any property taxes, (not being able to) get a loan, there are so many barriers,” says Jerry Hebron of Oakland Ave. Urban Farm. “We want to help them work through those barriers. We want to also help them build goals and business plans; what to grow, how to sell it, and how to grow.” Out of 60 applicants, 30 were chosen to receive funding based on their relationship with the community, site plans, and knowledge about the land they planned to purchase. Travis Peters, the founder of Greenthumbz Consulting Incorporated which operates Green Boots Veteran Community Horticulture Gardens and Marketplace, was able to purchase two plots with the help of the land fund. “I’m a veteran who suffers from PTSD, anxiety, and depression,” Peters says. “Horticulture therapy is a great way to relieve those things and relieve those ailments.”
Peters plans to create a community hub where other veterans who have experienced PTSD can live, work and heal. In addition, he hopes to increase food access by delivering his fresh produce to the homes of fellow Detroiters. Another Black Farmer Land Fund recipient, Brenda Sharpe, told Planet Detroit that she has had a personal garden for years, but for the last two has grown a community garden on lots adjacent to her home with hopes of expanding into an urban farm and to begin keeping bees. The Black Farmer Land Fund is allowing her to actualize that dream. “We wanted to do this as a way to bring something back to the community, to stop the blight,” Sharpe told Planet Detroit. Because of the momentum of the fund, organizers hope to continue providing muchneeded resources to more Black farmers. The fund has proven that this work is about more than just individual farms. It’s about connecting communities and creating a pipeline toward generational wealth. To read more stories about the farmers who received funding and their plans, go to tostadamagazine.com or planetdetroit.org.
Applications for assistance from the 2021 Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund will be released this summer. If you wish to contribute to the Fund, 2021 fundraising efforts will officially launch on Junteenth but you can make a donation anytime through the Cashapp account at $Detroitblackfarmer. You can follow the fund on Facebook @DetroitBlackFarmerLandFund or contact detroitblackfarmerlandfund@gmail.com
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BEETS
ONIONS
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PARSNIPS
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POTATOES
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SWISS CHARD
LEEKS
KALE
TURNIPS
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