2023 Local Food Guide for Michigan by Taste the Local Difference

A free Michigan guide to local farms, farmers markets, restaurants, beer, wine, and specialty producers

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2023 EDITION

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15 Upper Peninsula

27 Northwest Michigan

39 Northeast Michigan

51 Mid Michigan

65 West Michigan

72 Southwest Michigan

Recipes

13 Quick Pickled Eggs

43 Coconut Root Curry Rice

55 Turkish Kisir Salad

69 Morning Flame Bagel Sando

76 Fig Old Fashioned

36 Carnitas Tacos & Garden Fiesta Rice

Find Food

96 Rasta Pasta

& Farms

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81 Southeast Michigan

3 4 Meet the TLD Team 5 Letter from the CEO 7 Dive into the Local Food Community 8 Join the Zero Food Waste Club 10 Finding the Farm in the Bottle 21 Day in the Life of a Farmers Market Manager 26 What is a CSA? 34 Community, Connection, and Carbon Farming 44 Worth the Trip: Local Food Distribution in NE Michigan 47 Keeping it Fresh 56 Bring on the Beans 59 COVER FEATURE: What's for Lunch? Farm to S chool in Michigan 70 Farming from Generation to Generation 78 Grape to Glass: Terrior in S outhwest Michigan 89 Detroit Community Markets 92 Room to Grow: Incubator Kitchens in S outheast Michigan 94 Grown in Michigan / Cultivado en Michigan What’s Inside

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Our team is composed of Michigan local food enthusiasts dedicated to growing a robust, resilient, and fair food system. 1 Jody Trietch, Owner, Traverse City 2 Tricia Phelps, CEO, Traverse City 3 Christina Marbury, Marketing Director, Traverse City 4 Claire Butler, Content Strategy Specialist, Kewadin 5 Madelina DiLisi, Farm to School Coordinator, Houghton 6 Sam Samson-Miller, Northeast Michigan Local Food Coordinator, Alpena 7 Haley Bennett, Director of Community Partners, Traverse City 8 Tara Snyder, Digital Engagement Specialist, Lansing 9 Jackie Senske, Marketing & Media Sales Manager, Grayling 10 Karey Stid, Mid x Southeast Local Food Coordinator, Holt 11 Emily Row, Media & Brand Manager, Sterling Heights 12 Neil Davey, West x Southwest Local Food Coordinator, Marshall 13 Casey Cafego, Marketing & Design Specialist, Pinckney 14 Grace Gamble, Operations Manager, Detroit

15 Paul Green, Local Food Retail Specialist, Detroit 1

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Dear Readers,

Thank you for picking up a copy of our 19th annual publication, the 2023 Michigan Local Food Guide. These pages are made up of tireless hours of effort, immense passion, and hundreds of hardworking local food businesses.

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The Local Food Guide is made for you. Whether you’ve come for a recommendation on your next great meal or you’re curious about the efforts towards local food systems change, you’ll find something new in these pages. This year we’re diving deep into farm to school efforts in the Upper Peninsula, highlighting local food businesses to visit all across the state, and showcasing how our favorite Michigan distilleries are sourcing locally with grains grown nearby. If you need tips on cutting down your food waste or you’re curious about a day in the life of a farmers market manager, we’ve got you covered there too.

So, why did you pick up the guide today? Tell us about it! Tag us on social @tastethelocaldifference or complete our short readership survey on page 7 for a chance to win a collection of local Michigan goods from our partners.

The resources in these pages are just the tip of the iceberg, or maybe top of the carrot greens? There is so much more to Taste the Local Difference and your local food community than we can fit into this annual publication alone. Circle your must-stop spots in our local food listings to visit this year and pay attention to the QR codes to dive deeper into our content online.

We can’t wait to hear where The Guide takes you,

Tricia Phelps, CEO

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Pictured: Ashley TenHarmsel of North Harvest CSA picking greenhouse tomatoes with a little local veggie lover!

Working with 170 farms and distributing 400,000lbs of local produce a year to food pantries and community meal sites. goodwillnmi.org/foodrescue

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JOIN THE ZERO FOOD WASTE CLUB

Wasted food is a big problem. When we waste food, we’re wasting all the water, land, labor, energy, and transportation that went into producing it. And if that food ends up in a landfill, it’ll produce methane—a major contributor to climate change.

The good news? You can help solve this problem right from your kitchen. Households are the largest producers of food waste, accounting for 37% of all wasted food in the U.S. But that means each of us can make a big impact just by changing how we shop for, cook, and eat food at home. Detroit-based nonprofit, Make Food Not Waste, shares some easy tips to keep more food from going to waste in your household.

START WITH A PLAN

Take stock of the foods you have on hand and plan your meals around what needs to get used first. A well-organized fridge and pantry make this even easier. You’ll be sure to use ingredients before they go bad, and save money at the store by not overbuying.

SHOP SMART

Use your meal plan to make a grocery list before you shop. And stick to it! Sales can be tempting, but if you won’t use it all, it’s not actually a good deal.

Store your food properly to help it last longer. Not sure if it goes on the counter or in the fridge? Follow how they do it at the grocery store.

HOW YOU STORE IT MATTERS

DID YOU KNOW?

“Best by” dates are an indication of peak quality, not food safety. Lots of food items last longer than those dates.

DID YOU KNOW?

Certain foods like bananas and tomatoes can make other foods ripen faster. Keep them away from foods that could spoil quickly.

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Make Food Not Waste

is a nonprofit organization focused on the idea that food is better eaten than wasted. It’s better for your budget, better for our community, and better for our planet.

At our Upcycling Kitchens in Detroit, we take in surplus food that would otherwise have gone to waste and turn it into delicious, nutritious, free meals for the community. makefoodnotwaste.org

Freezing food is a great way to extend shelf-life. Lots of foods freeze up great with little effort. It’s also great for storing leftovers you aren’t going to finish right away.

LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS

Not a fan of leftovers? Make them more appetizing by reheating them the same way you cooked them—if it’s a casserole you baked in the oven, reheat it in the oven. Still not working? Think of leftovers as an ingredient you can use to create a brand new dish.

YOUR FREEZER IS YOUR FRIEND

COMPOST THE REST

DID YOU KNOW?

You can freeze cheese, butter, milk, half-and-half, buttermilk, eggs (not in the shell), avocados, bananas, herbs, chopped onion, pesto, bread, cooked rice, nuts, wine (to use for cooking), tofu, and much more!

Some waste is inevitable. Compost anything you couldn’t eat. Can’t compost at home? Sign up for a porch pick-up service like Midtown Compost—they serve most of the Metro-Detroit area. midtowncomposting.com

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FINDING THE FARM in the Bottle

CLAIRE BUTLER Content Strategy Specialist

All Kent Rabish of Grand Tr averse Distillery needs to source grain is a phone call. Up the road, Send Brothers Farm loads a large blue bin full of rye and makes the 20-minute truck drive into Traverse City. From there, the rye is loaded into a fermentation tank where it starts the process of creating the unique pepper spice of their Ole George line of whiskeys.

This is the way Grand Traverse Distillery has always made their products. “We’re a local company, and we want local products,” explains Rabish. Before a recent legislation change, this was not the most economically advantageous way to go. Then, PA (Public Act) 135 and the Qualified Distiller Program were put in place by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in September 2022. With significant reductions on state dues for distillers using 40% or more Michigan-grown grain in their distilled products, this allows for Rabish to continue making his 95% Michigansourced products, now at a profit that's more sustaina ble.

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“This reduction will help small distillers invest back into their businesses and communities, create jobs, and strengthen new markets for grain growers,” remarks Jenelle Jagmin of the Michigan Craft Beverage Council. She expects the 3 million pounds of Michigan-grown grain and fruit that program applicants reported using to increase with the implementation of the Qualified distiller program.

At Detroit City Distillery (DCD), located in the historic Stroh’s ice cream factory, they choose to use Michigan agricultural products for the authenticity of their story. Founder and distiller J.P. Jerome attests that Detroiters can easily sniff out a false line. DCD occupies space in Eastern Market, a neighborhood steeped in the tradition of agricultural communities, and while there aren’t flowing wheat fields in this urban setting, their location still links to the broader farming network. These local relationships begin with Dexter Mill in Ann Arbor and include a prosperous growing contract with a farmer in Washtenaw County for cold-hardy grains like wheat and rye. DCD's intentional sourcing extends to cocktail bar ingredients from the market, solidifying their status as a part of the region’s traditions.

When it comes to expression of place, Black Star Farms looks beyond grain, to the orchards of Northwest Michigan. Located among the rows of Balaton cherry trees in the Leelanau Peninsula, distiller Lee Lutes uses on-farm and local sourcing to create a “true expression of this place, flavors that we derive from this place.” Their line of eau de vie spirits (fruit brandies made from area cherries, apples, pears, and other local ingredients) are traditionally enjoyed as digestifs, but are also savored onsite in creative cocktails and even a famous fruit salad. But Lutes testifies that it's equally about relationships as it is about a quality product. “We have believed and borne witness to the fact that what we represent

up here cannot be replicated elsewhere. This region has a very unique expression of everything it grows. It’s why we stand tall to support farmland, to support agriculture.”

In Thompsonville, Iron Fish Distillery has taken the spirit of place and turned it into a destination. As the first farmstead distillery in Michigan, the road to their bonfires and glasses of whiskey takes you past fields of winter wheat and rye. In each sip of vodka and other spirits, drinkers can experience the flavor of the grain aroma imparted in the distilling process. Beyond what is grown onsite, cofounder Richard Anderson works with other grain-focused farms as far north as the Upper Peninsula. He explains that his ability to approach farmers as a farmer himself builds a unique sense of community in every bottle; not only does each bottle of their Mad Angler whiskey represent their Manistee County farming story, but also those in the Michigan farming fellowship.

And that’s the brass tacks of farm-to-bottle practices: with each purchase of a bottle of whiskey, consumers also purchase 2.5 pounds of grain or other products that started in the hands of a farmer. Now, with incentives to use more Michigan-grown products, farmers and distillers are rewarded for crafting truly local spirits that uplift community and support a sustainable economy.

WANT TO FIND THE SPIRIT OF MICHIGAN?

To ensure you're buying local product, look for a bottle that says 'Distilled and Bottled' in Michigan.

Distillers are proud of their craft and have a hard time choosing a favorite bottle. That being said, each recommended these in their lineup for great expression of farm-to-bottle practices.

IRON FISH DISTILLERY

Thompsonville, MI

TRY: Mad Angler Whiskey

Slightly sweet mint, herbal tea and fresh herbs, rich, smooth body

Look

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTILLERY

Traverse City, MI

TRY: Ole George Rye Whiskey

Earthy, hearty rye that is clean, crisp with a balance of pepper notes

BLACK STAR FARMS

Suttons Bay & Traverse City, MI

TRY: Five Year Spirit of Apple

Sweet-wood apple and caramel aromas and mellowed, spicy warmth

Make these distilleries your next destination!

DETROIT CITY DISTILLERY

Detroit, MI

TRY: Homegrown Rye Whiskey

Spicy, buttery body with hints of caramel and coffee on the nose

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QUICK PICKLED Eggs

INGREDIENTS

12 local eggs

1 cup water

1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar

3 Tbsp local maple sugar

2 Tbsp salt

1 Tbsp peppercorns

OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: garlic slices, peppers, red onion

DIRECTIONS

Let eggs sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes so they cook more evenly.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and slowly lower eggs into the pot using a large metal spoon or small strainer. Cook for for 7-10 minutes, depending on how you like your yolks. We like a gooey yolk, so at 7 minutes we test one to ensure the whites are fully cooked and it holds its shape, and if so, we go straight to a cold water bath to stop the cooking process. Crack the shells a little and let cool completely in the fridge until peeling. If it’s difficult to peel the eggs, try peeling them in a bowl of water.

Next, divide the peeled eggs, peppercorns and whatever other goodies into the mason jars evenly. They can go right to the top as long as there's a little room for the liquid to cover them completely.

Boil vinegar, water, maple sugar, and salt. Once boiling, pour over the jarred eggs. Let them cool on the counter for 10 minutes or so. Then, when they are not too hot to handle, lid them and place in a cold water bath for 10 minutes before refrigerating.

Pickled eggs are best if they can sit for two days before serving. They last for two weeks refrigerated.

ALEX PALZEWICZ Northwoods Test Kitchen, Marquette

Try this! These are a great snack but are also good on sandwiches, salads, or in a bowl of ramen!

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Upper Peninsula

UPPER PENINSULA NORTHWEST NORTHEAST MID WEST SOUTHWEST SOUTHEAST CHIPPEWA LUCE MACKINAC SCHOOLCRAFT ALGER MARQUETTE MENOMINEE DICKINSON IRON GOGEBIC BARAGA ONTONAGON

DELTA

KEWEENAW HOUGHTON

Central U.P.

ALGER Farms

Case Country Farm

 906-361-2700

 casecountryfarm.com

 N5298 N Samuelson Rd, Chatham

Michigan State University

Upper Peninsula Research & Extension Center

 906-439-5114

 canr.msu.edu/uprc

 South Farm: E3774 University Dr

 North Farm: N5431 Rock River Rd, Chatham

Pileated Farms

 pileatedfarms.com

 @pileatedframs

 E 4047 E Cold Springs Rd, Chatham

Traunik Farm

 906-458-1881

 traunikfarm.com

 E 3262 H-44 Rd, Traunik

MARQUETTE

UP Gourmet Mushrooms

 906-202-3499

 upgourmetfoods.com

 E2898 M67, Trenary

Fishery

Van Landschoots & Sons

 906-387-3851

 vsifish.com

 1338 Commercial St, Munising

Retail Store

Grand Marais Fisheries Farm & Mercantile

 906-494-2010

 GM Fisheries Farm Mercantile

 22595 County Rd H-58, Grand Marais

DELTA Farms

Guindon Farms

 906-384-6517

 guindonfarms.com

 9111 County 416 H Rd, Cornell

Superior Home Farm

 906-241-4147

 superiorhomefarm.org

 16164 US Hwy 41, Rapid River

Yooper Produce

 906-280-5434

 yooperproduce.com

 1168 9th Rd, Bark River

Winery

Northern Sun Winery

 906-399-9212

 northernsunwinery.com

 983 10th Rd, Bark River

DICKINSON

Farms

Pilot's Pastures

 906-221-0308

 pilotspasturesbeef.com

 W9402 Peterson Dr, Iron Mountain

Slagle's Family Farm

 906-221-5937

 slaglesfamilyfarm.com

 N7705 Metropolitan Rd, Felch

Brewery

51st State Brewing Co.

 906-828-2167

 51ststatebrewingco.com

 115 Harding Ave, Kingsford

Restaurant

Moose Jackson Cafe

 906-776-2233

 moosejackson.com

 221 East A St, Iron Mountain

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Skandia

Big Bay

Negaunee Marquette Ishpeming Republic Gwinn Iron Mountain Kingsford Rapid River Felch Cooks Cornell

SCHOOLCRAFT ALGER

DICKINSON DELTA

Grand Marais Germfask Chatham Trenary Skandia Negaunee Bark River MENOMINEE Wilson Wallace Carney

MARQUETTE

Farms

Dead River Farm

 906-362-3641

 Dead River Farm

 Zorza Dr, Negaunee

Full Plate Farm

 906-869-0728

 fullplatefarmmi.com

 406 Dukes Rd, Skandia

Little Parsley Farm

 906-228-2553

 littleparsleyfarm.com

 300 Little Lake Rd, Marquette

Moonlight Meadows

 @moon.lightmeadows

 Ishpeming

Seeds & Spores Family Farm

 906-458-8616

 seedsandspores.com

 745 Greenfield Rd, Marquette

Shady Grove Farm U.P.

 906-360-9124

 gratefuleggs.org

 254 S Francis Mine Dr, Gwinn

Tonella Farms

 262-347-6076

 tonellafarms.com

 132 Dukes Rd, Skandia

Virgin Earth Farm

 906-458-6436

 Virgin Earth Farm

 2480 Yukon Trail, Republic

Farmers Market

Downtown Marquette

Farmers Market

 906-228-9475 x 105

 mqtfarmersmarket.com

 112 S Third St, Marquette

Specialty Producer

Dead River Coffee Roasters

 906-226-2112

 deadrivercoffee.com

 119 W Baraga Ave, Marquette

Breweries

Barrel + Beam

Solely focused on farmhouse ales, rustic ciders and meads, enjoy a taste of Michigan along with local food options 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

Upper Peninsula Brewing Company

 906-475-7939

 upperpeninsulabrewingcompany.com

 342 Rail St, Negaunee

Restaurants

231 West Patisserie

 906-273-0100

 231west.com

 231 W Washington St, Marquette

BODEGA

 906-226-7009

 bodegamqt.com

 517 N 3rd St, Marquette

Donckers

 906-226-6110

 donckersonline.com

 137 W Washington St, Marquette

The Delft Bistro

 906-273-2455

 thedelftbistro.com

 139 W Washington St, Marquette

Retail Stores

Lakeshore Depot

 906-273-2121

 lakeshoredepot.com

 560 Fern Pl, Marquette

Marquette Food Co-op

 906-225-0671

 marquettefood.coop

 502 W Washington St, Marquette

White's Party Store

 906-226-6781

 whitespartystore.com

 1001 N Third St, Marquette

MENOMINEE

Farms

Jasper's Sugar Bush

 906-639-2588

 jaspermaple.com

 W1867 Co. Rd 374, Carney

Mill Creek Farm

 906-639-3377

 W3929 #32 Rd, Carney

Starz Orchard

 906-290-3099

 W5597 17.5 Lane, Wallace

Farmers Market

Hannahville Farmers Market

 906-723-2570

 N15019 Hannahville B1 Rd, Wilson

More local listings on the next pages

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Western U.P.

BARAGA

Farms

Dynamite Hill Farms

 906-235-6177

 Dynamite Hill Farms

 16848 Dynamite Hill Rd, L'Anse

Younggren's Farm

 906-393-0085

 23895 Plains Rd, Covington

Restaurant

Café L'Anse

HOUGHTON

Farms

Boersma Family Roots

 906-370-1003

 Boersma Family Roots

 @boersmafamilyroots

Circle Back Farm Organic Maple Syrup

 262-302-0383

 circlebackfarmup.com

 40726 Red Rock Rd, Lake Linden

Ghost House Farm

 ghosthouse.farm

 @ghosthouse.farm

 22294 Boston Location Rd, Hancock

Opa's Berry Farm

 906-523-4679

From The Ground - Hancock

Tori and Farmers Market

 906-330-0044

 fromthegroundfmc.org

 417 Quincy St, Hancock

Lake Linden

Farmers Market

 906-296-9911

 linktr.ee/lakelindenfarmersmarket

 Lake Linden Village Park

Restaurant

IRON Brewery

Alpha Michigan Brewery

 920-358-9661

 alphamibeer.com

 303 E Center St, Alpha

Restaurant

Curious Pig

 906-282-7575

 Curious Pig

 117 S 5th St, Crystal Falls

Café L'Anse is a shared use kitchen and eatery. You'll find fresh made ice cream, bakery, coffee and meals 7am to 7pm.

 906-524-1000

 Café L'Anse

 104 N Main St, L'Anse

GOGEBIC

Brewery

Cold Iron Brewing

 906-285-7020

 coldironbrewing.com

 104 S Lowell St, Ironwood

Winery

The White Rabbit

Tasting Room

 906-364-7058

 whiterabbitwinebar.com

 126 E Aurora St, Ironwood

 Opa's Blueberry Farm

 38554 Klingville Rd, Chassell

North Harvest CSA

 northharvestcsa.com

 @northharvestcsa

 26262 Tikkanen Rd, Calumet

Whispering Wild Market Farm

 520-850-0854

 whisperingwildmarketfarm.com

 3184 Misery Bay Rd, Toivola

Farmers Markets

From The Ground - Calumet

Farmers Market

 906-330-0044

 fromthegroundfmc.org

 300 4th St, Calumet

From The Ground - Houghton

Farmers Market

 906-330-0044

 fromthegroundfmc.org

 2A Lakeshore Dr, Houghton

Griffin Family Cafe & Catering

 906-487-7455

 griffinfamilycafeandcatering.com

 200 Michigan St, Hancock

Retail Stores

Frozen Farms Co.

 906-934-2414

 frozen-farms-co.business.site

 320 5th St, Calumet

Keweenaw Co-op Market & Deli

 906-482-2030

 keweenaw.coop

 1035 Ethel Ave, Hancock

KEWEENAW Farms

Nebula Farms

 906-370-9591

 nebulafarms.net

 5963 Montgomery Point Rd, Mohawk

Minnie Farms

 906-370-4916

 minniefarming.com

 Mohawk

Restaurant

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

 906-289-4403

 keweenawmountainlodge.com

 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor

ONTONAGON

Farm

Mother Farmer

 708-214-3046

 motherfarmerup.com

 23771 Old M28, Ewen

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IRON GOGEBIC BARAGA ONTONAGON KEWEENAW HOUGHTON L'Anse Calumet Hancock Crystal Falls Houghton Chassell Toivola Ironwood Copper Harbor Mohawk Ewen Covington Lake Linden A lpha

Eastern U.P.

CHIPPEWA

Farms

Dutcher Farm

 906-297-2120

 dutcherfarm@gmail.com

 25525 S Angora Rd, Goetzville

Gordon's Produce

 906-632-9430

 gordonsproduce.com

 3449 S Ridge Rd, Sault Ste. Marie

Jere Farms

De Tour Village

Farmers Market

 906-297-5471

 detourvillage.org

 178 S Ontario St, De Tour Village

Restaurant

Cup of the Day

 906-635-7272

 cupoftheday.com

 406 Ashmun St, Sault Ste. Marie

Retail Stores

Backwoods Farm MarketRudyard

 906-298-1076

 backwoodsfarmmarket.com

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market

Chianti at Mission Point Resort

 906-847-3007

 missionpoint.com/restaurants

 One Lakeshore Dr, Mackinac Island

Les Cheneaux Distillers/ Brewers & Eatery

 906-484-1213

 lescheneauxdistillers.com

 172 S Meridian St, Cedarville

Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort

 906-847-3016

A local Farmers Market with seasonal produce and protein with local Artisan bakers, jewelers, woodworkers, knitting and sewing.

 734-347-0906

 Les Cheneaux Farmers Market

 3207 W Cedar Rd, Hessel

Restaurants

1852 Grill Room

 missionpoint.com/restaurants

 One Lakeshore Dr, Mackinac Island

Straight UP Coffee at Mission Point Resort

 906-847-3000

 missionpoint.com/restaurants

 One Lakeshore Dr, Mackinac Island

Retail Stores

A small farm providing pork, beef, lamb, chicken, turkeys, and eggs that are all raised on pasture and given a grass-based diet.

 734-347-0906

 jerefarms.com

 7557 W M28, Brimley

Sweeten Farms

 765-346-8183

 sweetenhayfarm.com

 12248 S Bound Rd, Dafter

Farmers Markets

Brimley Bay Mills

Farmers Market

 906-248-8363

 eatlocalfoods

 11644 W Plantation Rd, Brimley

 9707 W M-48, Rudyard at Exit 373 (at I-75 and M-48)

LUCE

Farm

Bee Wise Farms

 906-291-3137

 beewisefarms.com

 10192 M28, Newberry

MACKINAC

Farmers Markets

Bayside Farmers Market

 906-643-6950

 stignace.com

 13 S State St, St. Ignace

 906-847-7222

 1852grillroom.com

 6966 Main St, Mackinac Island

Bistro on the Greens at Mission Point Resort

 906-847-3034

 missionpoint.com/restaurants

 One Lakeshore Dr, Mackinac Island

Boxwood Coffeeshop & Café at Mission Point Resort

 906-847-3061

 missionpoint.com/restaurants

 One Lakeshore Dr, Mackinac Island

Carriage House Restaurant at Hotel Iroquois

 906-847-3321

 carriagehousemackinac.com

 7485 Main St, Mackinac Island

Applecore General Store

 906-484-7080

 applecoregeneralstore.com

 708 W M-134, Cedarville

Backwoods Farm MarketBrevort

 906-298-1086

 4485 W US 2, Brevort

Backwoods Farm MarketHessel

 906-298-1060

 Backwoods Farm Market

 E1151 M-134, Hessel

Specialty Producer

Ryba's Fudge Shop

 800-447-9227

 ryba.com

 7314 Main St, Mackinac Island

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MARKET MANAGER

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FARMERS

CHRISTINA MARBURY TLD Marketing Director

"It's like throwing a party three times a week with awesome food and great friends."

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JOHN SNYDER, From the Ground Farmers Market Collective

8 AM

 Arrive and open the market location

 Situate vendors

 Set up signage, road blockades, etc.

9 AM

 Answer vendor questions

 Prepare information booth

 Hold back the crowds until opening time

10 AM-2 PM

 Market opens

 Answer customer questions

 Distribute food assistance tokens

 Collect vendor fees

 Check in with vendor satisfaction

2 PM

 Market closes

 Break down information booth

 Navigate exiting vendor traffic

 Take down signage, road blockades, etc.

— MARKET DAY TIMELINE —

For many, the image of a farmers market consists of a slow morning, strolling through rows of vendors with a hot coffee or flaky pastry in hand, happily considering seasonal produce for the weekly meal plan. For a farmers market manager, the experience is vastly different.

As the sun begins to light the horizon, the scene at your favorite farmers market is one of hustle and bustle. You’ll likely find the market manager helping vendors locate their space, setting up signage, answering questions, and directing traffic. Until you’ve helped two box trucks navigate a narrow passageway of vendor stalls without any crashes (on very little sleep), it may be hard to imagine what it means to be a market manager.

Depending on market size, the market manager may be a vendor volunteering their time, a seasonal part-time staff member, or yearround full-time employee. Dan Jere, market manager at Les Cheneaux Farmers Market, not only oversees market operations but also runs his own business, Jere Farms. Supporting local businesses and keeping fresh, local food available in the community throughout the year is what drives Jere to make time for both:

“Being a market manager and vendor is a great and rewarding experience while also being incredibly challenging. I just happen to be fortunate to manage the best farmers and artisans market in all the EUP with some of the most talented and creative vendors.”

NON-MARKET DAY TASKS

 Select vendors

 Ensure vendor products meet market standards

 Perform farm visits

 Make market layout maps

 Promote the market

 Communicate with vendors

 Manage programs, such as Double Up Food Bucks

He notes that one of the most important pieces of a market manager’s role is curating a vendor list for market. A successful market balances the purchasing power of the community with the breadth of local products available in order to build a market where customers find desired products and vendors generate enough sales to return each week. A manager may turn away an additional baked good vendor in favor of a cheesemaker or blueberry grower to achieve the perfect balance.

John Snyder manages the three markets on the Keweenaw Peninsula that compose the new From the Ground Farmers Market Collective. Combining management efforts for these markets allows Snyder to be a full-time employee and makes it easier for all three markets to accept payments from food assistance programs like SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, and local programs like Michigan Tech’s Husky FAN. While these programs require significant staff time to manage, they contribute to increased sales by vendors at markets and increase food access in the region. Snyder says, “Helping to fill the gap in food accessibility is one of the most rewarding experiences I could ever imagine.”

Next time you visit your local farmers market, consider all the work that goes into making it an incredible place to shop. Say “thank you” to the market manager if you can - you’ll find them making the market happen!

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Ready to dive into your local food community?

A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share is a way to support your favorite local farm by subscribing to their entire season’s harvest. Shares are often paid in advance to help farmers finance important early investments for a successful growing season, such as seeds and equipment. After purchasing a share, CSA members can expect fresh food for the rest of the growing season and connection with their local community.

CSAs come in many shapes and sizes! Some allow you to choose your produce, and some are dictated by the harvest. Several include a specific pickup time at the farm, while others are delivered to your home. Still others act as credit at the farm stand, where you can shop as you like. Some shares consist only of salad greens, and others fill out boxes with proteins, flowers, or bread. With a huge array of unique CSA shares across the state, it's easy to find the perfect fit for your family.

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VISIT

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ANTRIM Farms

Bluestem Farm

 231-459-8968

 bluestemfarm.net

 4218 M-32, East Jordan

Buckwheat's Market Garden

 248-420-7118

 buckwheatsmarketgarden.com

 400 S Derenzy Rd, Central Lake

Danu Hof

Providence Organic Farm, Market, Café & Natural Food Store

 231-599-2020

 providenceorganicfarm.com

 5691 North M-88, Central Lake

Rodger's Grass Fed Beef

 231-633-0664

 buylocalbeef.blogspot.com

 9240 Cemetery Rd, Alden

Royal Farms

 231-599-3222

 royalfarmsinc.com

 10445 US-31, Ellsworth

Witt Family Farm

 231-544-2149

 wittfamilyfarm.com

 493 N Derenzy Rd, Central Lake

Cidery

King Orchards - Central Lake

 231-544-6479

 kingorchards.com

 4620 N M-88, Central Lake

Winery

BOS Wine Garden

 231-498-2073

 boswine.com

 135 Ames St, Elk Rapids

Retail Stores

Alden's Mill House

 800-226-5481

 aldenmillhouse.com

 10480 SE Torch Lake Rd, Alden

Providence Organic Farm, Market, Café & Natural Food Store

Rice Centennial Farm

 231-383-0483

 ricefarm.org

 6511 Mick Rd, Benzonia

Sleeping Bear Farms

 231-882-4456

 sleepingbearfarms.com

 971 S Pioneer Rd, Beulah

Up North Fields

 231-260-1084

 upnorthfields.com

 823 Michigan Ave, Benzonia

Farmers Market

Elberta Community Farmers Market

 elbertacommunityfarmersmarket.com

 Elberta Community Farmers Market

Locally raised pork, poultry, and eggs are available at their year-round farm store which also features locally grown produce and goods.

 231-916-2517

 danuhof.com

 3775 Doerr Rd, Mancelona

Farmer White's

 231-632-1500

 farmerwhites.com

 11373 US-31 S, Williamsburg

Flynn Orchards

 231-886-0416

 flynnorchards.com

 3728 Mancelona Rd, Mancelona

Interwater Farms

 231-264-8291

 10877 US-31, Williamsburg

King Orchards - Central Lake

 231-544-6479

 kingorchards.com

 4620 North M-88, Central Lake

King Orchards - Kewadin

 231-544-6479

 kingorchards.com

 986 US-31 S, Kewadin

Lee Family Farm

 231-342-2385

 Lee Family Farm

 7357 Satterly Lake Rd, Mancelona

Ol’ Glory Flowers

 231-938-2499

 olgloryflowers.com

 11018 Cemetary Rd, Alden

Farmers Markets

Alden Farmers Market

 800-226-5481

 hello@aldenmillhouse.com

 10480 SE Torch Lake Dr, Alden

Bellaire Farmers Market

 231-350-8835

 Bellaire Farmers Market

 102 S Maple St, Bellaire

Elk Rapids Farmers Market

 231-264-8202

 elkrapidschamber.org

 305 US-31, Elk Rapids

Torch Lake Co-op

 231-676-3186

 torchlakecoop.com

 Online

Mancelona Farmers Market

 231-886-0416

 mancelonafarmersmarket.com

 25 N Williams St, Mancelona

Restaurant

Terrain

 231-350-7301

 terrain-restaurant.com

 213 N Bridge St, Bellaire

Breweries

Short's Brewing Bellaire Pub

 231-498-2300 x 2

 shortsbrewing.com

 121 N Bridge St, Bellaire

Short's Brewing Pull Barn

 231-498-2300 x 101

 shortsbrewing.com

 211 Industrial Park Dr, Elk Rapids

Real farm-to-table organic café with espresso drinks, food, produce, grass-fed meats & more at their market. Year-round CSA farm!

 231-599-2020

 providenceorganicfarm.com

 5691 North M-88, Central Lake

BENZIE Farms

Champion Hill Farm

 231-651-0682

 championhillfarm.com

 200 S Marshall Rd, Beulah

Cold Creek Farm

 231-6421524

 ccfbenzonia.com

 5885 Frankfort Highway, Benzonia

Lost Lake Farm

 231-709-7203

 lostlakefarm.net

 11664 Fewins Rd, Honor

Norconk Farm

 231-326-3540

 10004 Aral Rd, Honor

North Star Organics

 231-352-4865

 northstarorganics.com

 1139 Forrester Rd, Frankfort

 Penfold Park on Betsie Bay, Elberta

Retail Store

Market Basket

 231-882-5041

 marketbasketbeulah.com

 187 N Michigan Ave, Beulah

Meadery

St. Ambrose Cellars

 231-383-4262

 stambrosecellars.com

 841 S Pioneer Rd, Beulah

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Northwest

CHARLEVOIX

Farm

Lakeside Farm

 231-675-6400

 lakesidefarmboyne.com

 06255 Zenith Heights Rd, Boyne City

Farmers Markets

Boyne City Farmers Market

 231-582-9009

 boynecityfarmersmarket.org

 207 N Lake St, Boyne City

Charlevoix Farmers Market

 231-547-3253

 charlevoixmi.gov/338/ farmers-market

 East Park: 408 Bridge St, Charlevoix

Restaurant

My Grandmother's Table

EMMET

Farms

Bear Creek Organic Farm

 231-487-2791

 bearcreekorganicfarm.com

 4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey

Black Barn Farm

 231-526-2486

 blackbarnfarmcv.wixsite.com/ bianchi

 6241 N State Rd, Harbor Springs

Bliss Gardens Farm and Community Kitchen

 231-838-3859

 blissgardensfarm.com

 5322 Hill Rd, Harbor Springs

Coveyou Scenic Farm Market

 231-347-0011

 coveyouscenicfarm.com

 4160 US-131 South, Petoskey

Gabriel Farms

 231-622-8880

 gabrielfarmsandwinery.com

 2800 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey

Local Eats Delivery

 231-539-8203

Scratch foods from around the world! Polish. Asian. Italian. Algonquin. Southern. Latin. African. Indian. Greek. Nordic. 13 Colonies.

 231-437-3132

 my-grandmothers-table.com

 115 Bridge St, Charlevoix

Retail Store

Oleson's Food StoreCharlevoix

 231-547-6548

 olesonsfoods.com

 112 Antrim St, Charlevoix

Specialty Producer Lake Charlevoix

Coffee Company

 231-497-6497

 lakecharlevoixcoffeeco.com

 202 S Lake St, Boyne City

 localeatsdelivery.com

 8492 Robinson Rd, Harbor Springs

Raikko's Farm

 231-420-6541

 raikkosfarm.com

 4097 Schmalzried Rd, Levering

Farmers Markets

Harbor Springs Farmers Market

 231-881-1863

 harborspringsfarmersmarket.org

 117 W Main St, Harbor Springs

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market

 231-347-3434

 petoskeychamber.com/pages/ downtown-petoskey-farmers-market

 401 E Mitchell St, Petoskey

Old Town Emmet Farm Market

 231-347-3434

 oldtownemmetfarmmarket.com

 Friendship Center: 1322 Anderson Rd, Petoskey

Food Truck

Happy's Taco Shop

 231-330-9408

 happystacoshop.com

 The Back Lot: 425 Michigan St, Petoskey

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

Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars

 231-758-3575

 fustinis.com

 206 Howard St, Petoskey

Oleson's Food StorePetoskey

 231-439-9911

 olesonsfoods.com

 2000 N US-31, Petoskey

Specialty Producers

Crow & Moss Chocolate

 231-838-9875

 crowandmoss.com

 1601 Standish Ave, Unit 3, Petoskey

Plath's Meats - Petoskey

 231-348-8100

 2200 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey

More local listings on the next pages

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GRAND TRAVERSE

Farms

Anavery Fine Foods Meat CSA

 231-631-5892

 anavery.com

 6071 Secor Rd, Traverse City

Bloom Wildcraft

 989-413-1845

 bloomwildcraft.com

 545 E Eighth St, Traverse City

Buchan's Blueberry Hill

 231-223-4846

 buchansblueberryhill.com

 1472 Nelson Rd, Traverse City

Gallagher Centennial Farm

 231-218-0771

 gallagherfarms.com

 5904 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Grand Traverse Area

Children's Garden

 231-357-2792

 childrensgardentc.org

 536 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City

Great Lakes Garlic Farm

 231-598-0802

 greatlakesgarlicfarm.com

 7269 County Rd 633, Buckley

Groleau's Farm Market

Local Yokels Farm

 231-223-7900

 localyokelsfarm.com

 13130 Center Rd, Traverse City

 1887 Gray Rd, Traverse City

MI Farm Co-op

Up North Heritage Farm

 231-655-0554

 upnorthheritagefarm.com

 8105 Hawley Rd, Williamsburg

Warren Orchards: Between the Bays

Restaurants

Amical

 231-941-8888

 amical.com

 229 E Front St, Traverse City

Artisan Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern

 231-421-2150

 artisantc.com

 615 E Front St, Traverse City

Bubbie's Bagels

 231-252-3587

Providing quality local food through year-long CSA shares and top-notch wholesale products!

 313-549-0658

 mifarmcoop.org

 Northwest Michigan

Morganic Permaculture Farm

 231-492-5175

 morganicfarm.com

 8040 M-113 E, Fife Lake

SEEDS Farm at Historic Barns Park

 231-947-0312

 ecoseeds.org

 1500 Red Dr, Traverse City

Secret Garden at Brys Estate

5th generation family-owned & farmed. Offering high-quality local fruits, vegetables, honey, jam, syrup, and much more!

 231-590-2363

 betweenthebaystc.com

 8169 Center Rd, Traverse City

Farmers Markets

Kingsley Farmers Market

 231-620-3297

 KingsleyMarket

 Brownson Memorial Park: 205 S Brownson Ave, Kingsley

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market

 bubbiesbagelstc.com

 1215 E Front St, Traverse City

Cuppa Joe Café

 231-947-7730

 cuppajoetc.com

 1200 W 11th St, Ste 101, Traverse City

Edson Farms Deli & Juice Bar

 231-941-5221

 edsonfarms.com

 835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City

Oryana Café

In-season fruits & vegetables, soups, pies, their signature canned fruits, vegetables, salsas, sauces & regular or sugar-free jams.

 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

Interwater Farms

 231-264-8291

 joannkbrown@mac.com

 10877 US-31, Williamsburg

Jacob's Farm TC

 231-632-6293

 jacobsfarmtc.com

 7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Stroll through lavender fields, perennial flower gardens, strawberry patches, and a gift shop with homemade prodcuts, cookies, and ice cream.

 231-223-4235

 bryssecretgarden.com

 3309 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City

Tanti Radici

 tantiradici.com

 5494 Harrand Rd, Buckley

The Rehmann Farm

 231-922-7313

 Rehmann Farm

 1056 Smith Rd, Traverse City

Third Coast Fruit CoCherry U-Pick

 cherryupick.com

 555 Wilson Rd, Traverse City

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

Food Hub

SEEDS Farm at Historic Barns Park

 231-947-0312

 ecoseeds.org

 1500 Red Dr, Traverse City

Oryana café 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

S2S Sugar 2 Salt

 231-492-4616

 sugar2salt.com

 1371 Gray Dr, Ste 300, Traverse City

Spanglish

Fresh from scratch Mexican food available dine in or carryout.

 231-943-1453

 spanglishtc.com

 1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City

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Northwest

Taproot Cider House

 231-943-2500

 taproottc.com

 300 E Front St, Traverse City

The Little Fleet

 231-943-1116

 thelittlefleet.com

 448 E Front St, Traverse City

Breweries / Kombucha

Cultured Kombucha Co.

 231-445-5035

 drinkcultured.com

 3842 Jupiter Cresent Dr, Traverse City

Earthen Ales

 231-252-4270

 earthenales.com

 1371 Gray Dr, Ste 200, Traverse City

Rare Bird Brewpub

Wineries

Black Star Farms - Old Mission

 231-944-1310

 blackstarfarms.com/winery

 360 McKinley Rd E, Old Mission Peninsula

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

Mari Vineyards

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

Distillery

Black Star Farms - Old Mission

 231-944-1310

 blackstarfarms.com/winery

 360 McKinley Rd E, Old Mission Peninsula

Grand Traverse Distillery

 231-946-1259

 grandtraversedistillery.com

 215 E Front St, Traverse City

Dedicated to making exquisite, estate grown, red and white wine on Old Mission Peninsula.

 231-938-6116

 marivineyards.com

 8175 Center Rd, Traverse City

Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery

Retail Stores

Benjamin Twiggs Cherry Goods

 231-947-0208

 benjamintwiggs.com

 1213 E Front St, Traverse City

Burritt's Fresh Markets

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 231-421-7001

 roveestate.com

 7007 E Traverse Hwy (M-72), Traverse City

Your Gourmet Grocer in Traverse City. Fresh seafood, antibiotic free beef, produce, wine, & cheese. Your culinary adventures start here!

 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

Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars

 231-944-1145

 fustinis.com

 141 E Front St, Traverse City

Oleson's Food StoreTC Plaza East

 231-941-9000

 olesonsfoods.com

 1100 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City

Oleson's Food StoreTC Plaza West

 231-947-6510

 olesonsfoods.com

 3850 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Oryana Community Co-op

Their second community-owned location on Traverse City’s west side, stocking even more local produce, high quality groceries & vitamins and freshly made food & beverages.

 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

Tom's Food Market - East Bay

 231-947-7175

 toms-foodmarkets.com

 738 Munson Ave, Traverse City

Tom's Food MarketInterlochen

 231-944-1552

 toms-foodmarkets.com

 9475 Market Dr, Interlochen

Tom's Food Market - West Bay

 231-947-7290

 toms-foodmarkets.com

 13940 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City

Specialty Producers Bear Earth Herbals

 231-620-3297

 bearearthherbals.com

 Kingsley

Bloom Wildcraft

 989-413-1845

 bloomwildcraft.com

 Traverse City

Grand Traverse Sauce Company

 877-251-3383

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

 gtsauceco.com

 1125 E 8th St, Traverse City

Natural Northern Foods

 231-360-3131

 naturalnorthernfoods.com

 5805 Sunset View Dr, Traverse City

Northwoods Soda

 231-267-5853

 northwoodssoda.com

 5450 Broomhead Rd, Williamsburg

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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 E Pertner Rd, Suttons Bay

Bluebird Farm and Gardens

 517-763-7718

 bluebirdfarmandgardens.com

 10750 S Fredrickson Rd, Empire

Forest Garden Organic Farm

 231-228-6497

 2272 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City

Gallagher's Farm Market

Jelinek Orchards

 231-271-3774

 5282 N Jelinek Rd, Northport

La Casa Verde Produce

 231-228-2186

 LaCasa Verde Produce

 8202 S Schomberg Rd, Cedar

Lakeview Hill Farm

 231-590-4661

 lakeviewhillfarm.com

 8608 E Lakeview Hills Rd, Traverse City

Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugarbush

 231-632-8650

 leelanaumaplesugarbush.com

 10361 E Melkild Rd, Northport

Light of Day Organics Tea Farm

 231-228-7234

 lightofdayorganics.com

 3502 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Loma Farm

 970-217-5904

 lomafarm.com

 7606 E Birch Point Rd, Traverse City

Meadowlark Farm

 231-256-6980

 meadowlarkfarmcsa.com

 6350 Lingaur Rd, Lake Leelanau

The Lively Farm

 231-360-7049

 thelivelyfarm.com

 3805 W Empire Hwy, Empire

 9990 S Bow Rd, Maple City

TLC Farms

 231-271-4754

 tlcfarmtotable.com

 4030 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay

Restaurants

9 Bean Rows Market & Deli

 231-271-6658

 9beanrows.com

 9000 E Duck Lake Rd, Suttons Bay

Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms

 231-944-1297

 blackstarfarms.com

 10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay

Farm Club

 231-252-3079

 farmclubtc.com

 10051 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City

Good Harbor Grill

 231-334-3555

 goodharborgrill.com

 6584 Western Ave, Glen Arbor

Wineries

Black Star Farms

 231-944-1270

 blackstarfarms.com

 10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay

Brengman Brothers: Winery, Distillery, Eatery

Specialty Producers

Greenetown Foods Apple Chips

 231-922-2353

 greenetownfoods.com

 5928 E Traverse Hwy, #C, Traverse City

Grocer's Daughter Chocolate

Open seasonally June-October, with local and homegrown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, specialty foods and a barnyard.

 231-947-1689

 gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com

 7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Hallstedt Homestead Cherries

 317-440-9273

 hhcherries.net

 8227 N Matheson Rd, Northport

Heartwood Forest Farm

 231-492-5002

 heartwoodforestfarm.com

 1805 E Kasson Rd, Cedar

Brewery Farm Club

 231-252-3079

 farmclubtc.com

 10051 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City

Distillery

Black Star Farms

 231-944-1270

 blackstarfarms.com

 10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay

Fine wine, local food, and the history and practices of which are all important for creating a five-star experience

 231-421-5611

 brengmanbrothers.com

 9720 S Center Highway, Traverse City

Blustone Vineyards

 231-256-0146

 blustonevineyards.com

 780 N Sylt Rd, Lake Leelanau

MAWBY Sparkling Wines

 231-271-3522

 mawby.wine

 4519 S Elm Valley Rd, Suttons Bay

Retail Stores

Tom's Food Market - Northport

 231-386-5721

 toms-foodmarkets.com

 105 Nagonaba St, Northport

Perfect stop for chocolate lovers! Chocolate confections, gelato, sorbet, & fresh baked cookies made with ethically traded & local ingredients.

 231-326-3030

 grocersdaughter.com

 11590 S Lacore Rd, Empire

Leelanau Lavender

Leelanau Lavender offers a wide assortment of local lavender products made in Leelanau County. Find us in the Leelanau Gifts Store.

 906-202-3498

 leelanaulavender.co

 116 E Phillip St, Ste C, Lake Leelanau

Idyll Farms

Certified Humane® goat creamery and farmstead producing award winning goat cheeses. Seasonal tours by reservation only.

 231-386-7823

 idyllfarms.com

 10901 E Peterson Park Rd, Northport

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Northwest

KALKASKA

Farms

Darnit Char's Icelandic Wool-N-Sheep Farm

 231-886-0989

 darnitchars.com

 2421 Tyler Rd, Kalkaska

Hangry Hens Farm

 641-330-6210

 hangryhenfarms.com

 591 Cool Rd, Kalkaska

Old Hickory Beefalo Farm

 989-390-4574

 oldhickorybeefalofarm.com

 10598 Fletcher Rd SE, Fife Lake

Farmers Market

Kalkaska Farmers Market

MANISTEE

Farms

AVO Farm Market

 231-794-7232

 avofarmmarket.com

 12181 Northwood, Hwy M22, Bear Lake

BrixStone Farms

 715-892-2727

 brixstonefarms.com

 11240 Milarch Rd, Bear Lake

Brown's Poplar Ridge

Orchards

 231-889-3513

 brownshoney@yahoo.com

 12482 Milarch Rd, Bear Lake

Calvin Lutz Farms

 231-889-5594

 calvinlutzfarms.com

 8576 Chief Rd, Kaleva

Z&N Farm

 707-672-5118

 zenfarmllc.com

 9740 Chief Rd, Bear Lake

Brewery

North Channel Brewing

 231-299-1020

 northchannelbrewing.com

 86 Washington St, Manistee

Distillery

Iron Fish Distillery

 231-378-3474

 ironfishdistillery.com

 14234 Dzuibanek Rd, Thompsonville

Retail Stores

Brown's Poplar Ridge

Orchards Market

 231-889-3513

 12482 Milarch Rd, Bear Lake

Oleson's Food StoreManistee

 231-723-9903

 olesonsfoods.com

 160 Memorial Dr, Manistee

Specialty Producer

Cooper Family Spreads

MISSAUKEE Farm

Brinks Family Farm & Creamery

 231-826-0099

 Brinks Family Creamery

 3560 E Mulder Rd, McBain

WEXFORD Farm

Golden Bee Farm

 231-445-5095

 goldenbeefarm.com

 10408 W Coombs Rd, Manton

Open May to Christmas, Downtown, with farm-fresh goodies, cooking demos, music, bingo, and kid's days.

 231-258-3307

 kalkaskaconservation.org/ farmers-market

 353 S Cedar St, Kalkaska

Farmers Market

Manistee Farmers Market

 manisteekitchen.org/farmers-market

 260 Saint Mary’s Parkway, Manistee

 231-735-6363

 12124 Griffith Rd, Brethren

V ermicomposting

Michigan Worm Works

 734-276-5899

 michiganwormworks.com

 1965 Pine Creek Rd, Manistee

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COMMUNITY, CONNECTION , AND CARBON FARMING

CLAIRE BUTLER

Farmers in Northwest Michigan are actively engaged in building a resilient future.

Content Strategy Specialist

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Farming is a practice that relies on connection — to community, resources, and, of course, the land. Farmers throughout Northwest Michigan who see themselves as stewards of their land recently had the opportunity to build further connections, thanks to the Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology. Their Carbon Farming Planning Cohort uses peer-to-peer learning opportunities to focus on implementing carbon sequestration in farming and forestry.

Carbon sequestration practices remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in organic materials, such as plants and soil. These practices support a resilient future for agriculture by building soil

According to Daniel Marbury, the Program Coordinator tasked with the success of the cohort, this dedicated time allows farmers to step back from the seasonal production cycle and take a moment to think of their land investment through a legacy lens. While the group is composed of farmers from all experience levels and walks of life, Marbury notes they all have a common goal: "We’re building friendships and real community because there is a shared commitment to do something at whatever scale people can manage.”

Caitlin McSweeney-Steffes of Mancelona’s Danu Hof says their intention to be a part of the change in the climate and food system when they first bought their farm was hampered by the realities of what traditional farming had done to their soil. “It was basically a sandbox where pastures once were, which was eye-opening to see how much work needed to be done to help the land and environment,” she recalls. The cohort has helped her better understand programs provided through the USDA, NRCS, and others to change this reality, as well as build a realistic 5-year cohesive plan.

Farming Planning Cohort

For many in this inaugural cohort, the ultimate goal is to apply for funding to cover carbon farming implementation costs. Crosshatch also plans to share the cohort’s stories of successes and challenges with the local farming community at their Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference, to help make carbon sequestration and risk mitigation through sustainable land ownership a part of the agricultural community dialogue. Marbury says that the response to this conservation call-to-action has been exciting, with a waitlist for future cohorts already starting to fill.

Farmers in Northwest Michigan are actively engaged in building a resilient future. Join in their community mindset when buying

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— PARTICIPATING FARMS — Elmwood Township

HOF Mancelona Maple City SPACE BARN FARM Bingham Township

FROND

Carbon

DANU

SWEET

CARNITAS TACOS

WITH GARDEN FIESTA RICE

TACO INGREDIENTS

3 lb pork butt

¼ cup carnitas seasoning

1 medium white onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Sazón seasoning

White corn tortillas

Cherry Bomb or other cherry-based hot sauce

Crema or sour cream

Pickled onions

MAKE YOUR OWN SEASONING!

CARNITAS SEASONING

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp chipotle chile powder

2 tsp salt

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp ground black pepper

SAZÓN SEASONING

1 ½ tsp ground coriander

1 ½ tsp ground cumin

1 ½ tsp ground

annatto seeds (or sub turmeric)

1 ½ tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1 ½ tsp salt

Scan the code for the full Carnitas Tacos with Garden Fiesta Rice recipe.

DIRECTIONS

Rub pork with half of the carnitas seasoning and garlic. In a crockpot, layer one quarter of the onion, then pork, then another quarter of the onion (reserve remaining onion for topping). Add water to cover pork and slow cook for 8-10 hours on low.

Make cherry bomb crema by combining a cherry-based hot sauce with crema or sour cream to your desired heat level.

Shred pork, season with remaining carnitas seasoning to taste. Sear on a skillet.

Brown corn tortillas on a dry skillet. Fill with pork.

Top with reserved onion, cilantro, cherry bomb crema, and pickled onions. Sprinkle with Sazón seasoning.

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Devonian Period Fossils 989.340.0085 2581 US HIGHWAY 23 S ALPENA, MI 49707 MGMT HOURS Monday - Friday Noon-6pm facebook com/Zen24hourfitness

UPPER PENINSULA NORTHWEST NORTHEAST MID WEST SOUTHWEST SOUTHEAST CHEBOYGAN PRESQUE ISLE OTSEGO CRAWFORD ROSCOMMON OSCODA OGEMAW IOSCO ALCONA MONTMORENCY ALPENA Harrisville Lincoln Alpena Rogers City Hawks Posen Presque Isle Onaway Cheboygan Mackinaw City Gaylord Fairview Mio Rose City Grayling Roscommon Ossineke Tawas City Spruce Herron Hillman Whittemore Northeast Michigan Lachine Oscoda Wolverine

Northeast

ALCONA Farms

Leeseberg Farms

 989-736-8655

 leesebergfarms.com

 2676 E Procunier Rd, Harrisville

Wandering Winds Farm

 989-335-3669

 wanderingwindsfarm.com

 6196 F 41, Spruce

White Barn Gardens

 989-724-5077

 White Barn Gardens

 4299 M-72, Harrisville

Fishery

Cedarbrook Trout Farm

 989-724-5241

 Cedarbrook Trout Farms

 1543 Lakeshore Dr, Harrisville

Retail Store

Kris Mart

 989-736-8027

 KrisMart

 863 N Barlow Rd, Lincoln

ALPENA Farms

B&B Farms:

Michigan Grass-Fed Beef

 989-590-7544

 thegoodnessofgrass.com

 Farm Store: 9545 Cathro Rd, Alpena

Bixel Family Farm

 989-464-2757

 Bixel Family Farm

 9750 Taylor Hawks Rd, Herron

Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas

 989-657-5345

 doreenthomas.com

 113 Riverview Dr, Lachine

Coop Creations

 989-255-4440

 Coop Creations

 13699 Spruce Rd, Spruce

Falls Creek Produce and Flowers

 989-255-8708

 fallscreekmi.com

 4754 Haken Rd, Alpena

Grace Acres

 989-379-1069

 graceacres5@gmail.com

 7369 Wallace Rd, Alpena

Rutherford Farm

 989-727-3265

 rutherfordfarmproduceandhoney.com

 8652 Indian Reserve Rd, Alpena

Shubert Family Homestead

 989-255-7175

 shubertfamily.com

 1602 W Nicholson Hill Rd, Ossineke

Standen Acres

 989-657-0811

 standenacres.grazecart.com

 6859 Dietz Rd, Alpena

The Mushroom Man

 989-884-3662

 themushroommanllc@hotmail.com

 The Mushroom Man

The Veggie Cart at the Alpena Senior Center

 989-356-3585

 alpenaseniors.com

 501 River St, Alpena

Zdrowy Farms

 313-682-1298

 Zdrowy Farms

 9503 Salina Rd, Posen

Farmers Market

Alpena Farmers Market

 989-356-5995

 alpenafarmersmarket.com

 Mich-e-kew-is Park: 1302 S State Ave, Alpena

Brewery

Hopside Brewery

 989-340-1280

 hopside.beer/index.html

 129 W Chisholm St Alpena

Cidery

Presque Isle Farm Cider

 989-340-0970

 presqueislefarm.com

 205 W Chisholm, Alpena

Restaurants

Austin Brothers Beer Company

 989-340-2300

 austinbrosbeerco.com

 821 W Miller St, Alpena

Hungry Hippie

 989-340-1482

 hungry-hippie.com

 510 N Ripley Blvd, Alpena

The Court Yard Ristorante

 989-356-9511

 courtyardristorante.com

 2024 US-23 South, Alpena

The Fresh Palate

 989-358-1400

 freshpalate.us

 109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena

Retail Stores

Art in the Loft

 989-356-4877

 artintheloft.org

 109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena

Galley Sweet Shop

 989-340-0323

 Galley Sweet Shop

 102 W Washington Ave, Alpena

Kipfmiller's Produce and Meats

 989-356-2412

 Kipfmiller's Produce

 2584 US-23 S, Alpena

Male's Grocery & Marketplace

Opened in 1906, this 5th generation family-owned market focuses on locally produced products, and has a bait & tackle/ outdoor provisions shop.

 989-340-1913

 Male's Grocery

 6811 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena

Marine Market

 989-354-5505

 Marine Market

 515 S Ripley Blvd, Alpena

Perch's IGA

 989-354-4012

 perchsiga.com

 1025 US-23 North, Alpena

Specialty Producer

Dreyer Hill Farm

 989-370-8114

 Dreyer Hill Farm

 17295 M32 W, Hillman

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CHEBOYGAN

Farms

Ganderponics

 989-332-4944

 ganderponics.com

 13178 Weadock Rd, Cheboygan

Golden River Orchard

 231-420-2565

 Golden River Orchard

 2250 White Cedar Rd, Cheboygan

Harvest Thyme Farm

 231-420-2656

 harvestthymefarm.com

 4848 Indian Trail Rd, Cheboygan

Josie's Corner (Farm Stand)

 231-357-5158

 Josie's Corner

 Corner of S. Black River Rd & M-68 crossing M-33, Onaway

Serendipity Farms

 231-357-4001

 serendipity-farms.com

 3741 Grange Hall Rd, Wolverine

Farmers Markets

Bur's Farm Market LLC

 231-627-5955

 Bur's Farm Market

 4010 Riggsville Rd, Cheboygan

Cheboygan Farmers Market

 cheboyganfarmersmarket@gmail.com

 Cheboygan Farmers' Market

 Festival Square: 401 N Main St, Cheboygan

Restaurant

Audie's Restaurant & The Chippewa Room

 231-436-5744

 audies.com

 314 N Nicolet St, Mackinaw City

Fishery

Big Stone Bay Fishery

 231-436-4144

 Big Stone Bay Fishery

 10975 US-23, Mackinaw City

Specialty Producer

Mojo's Spices & Catering

 231-373-0200

 mojo-spices-catering.square.site

 Mojo Spices & Catering

CRAWFORD

Farmers Market

Grayling Farmers Market

IOSCO

F arms

Britt Family Pure Maple Syrup

 989-362-0084

 brittmaplesyrup.com

 155 N Greenwood Rd, Tawas City

Frontier Farms

 989-312-3964

 michiganfrontierfarms.com

Fresh, local produce, crafted items, activities & entertainment, 11am to 6pm on Thursdays, and Saturdays 10am to 4pm.

 989-348-2921

 cityofgrayling.org/farmers_ market

 City Park Pavilion, Grayling

Restaurant

Paddle Hard Brewing

 989-745-6388

 paddlehardbrewing.com

 227 E Michigan Ave, Grayling

Retail Store

Tip'n The Mitten

 989-745-4571

 tipnthemitten.com

 212 E Michigan Ave, Grayling

Specialty Producer

Coffee by Steph

 989-459-1888

 coffeebysteph.com

 223 E Michigan Ave, Grayling

 2073 S M-65, Whittemore

Tawas Blueberry Farm

OSCODA

F arm

Applebee Farm

 989-745-8474

 etsy.com/shop/ApplebeeFarm

 220 N. Abbe Rd, Fairview

Retail Store

The Farmers' Creamery

 989-826-8368

 localdifference.org/blog/ amish-country-in-ne-michigan/

 50 W Kittle, Mio

OTSEGO

F arms

DID YOU KNOW?

Celebrating over 60 years of blueberries! Check the website and social media for opening day of this U-Pick farm.

 989-362-4638

 tawasblueberries.com

 838 Leggett Rd, Tawas City

Restaurant

Sunrise Kava Café

 989-569-6575

 sunrisekavacafe.com

 120 E River Rd, Oscoda

OGEMAW Winery

Country Corner Winery

 989-965-6395

 Country Corner Winery

 2498 N M-33, Rose City

Alpine Forest Farm

 989-614-5212

 alpineforestfarm.com

 7101 Sparr Rd, Gaylord

Cook Family Farm

 989-731-1332

 cookfamilyfarm.com

 4282 Hayes Tower Rd, Gaylord

Restaurants

Bennethum's Northern Inn

 989-732-9288

 bennethums.com

 3917 Old US-27 South, Gaylord

Michaywe Inn the Woods

 989-939-8800

 innthewoodsatmichaywe.com

 1535 Opal Lake Rd, Gaylord

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Northeast

PRESQUE ISLE

Farms

Bonz Beach Farms

 989-326-0895

 bonzbeachfarms.com

 20706 Bonz Beach Hwy, Onaway

Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy

Apple Farm & Ciderworks

 989-657-0141

 mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com

 2621 S Karsten Rd, Rogers City

New Sun Farm

 989-306-2730

 newsunfarm.com

 7436 M-68 Hwy, Rogers City

Presque Isle Farm Cider

 971-322-6226

 presqueislefarm.com

 11386 Bolton Rd, Posen

Farmers Market

Rogers City Farmers Market

 989-734-4977

 Rogers City Farmers Market

 146 E Erie St, Rogers City

Cidery

Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy

Apple Farm & Ciderworks

 989-657-0141

 mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com

 2621 S Karsten Rd, Rogers City

Restaurants

Sand Bay Trading Co. and Woody's Grand Lake

 989-595-0242

 Sand Bay Trading Co. and Woody's Grand Lake

 14313 E 638, Presque Isle

Up North 23 Restaurant and Lounge

 989-734-2323

 upnorth23.com

 530 N 3rd St, Rogers City

Retail Stores

Birch Hill Grocery

 989-595-0595

 birchhillgrocery.com

 8121 E Grand Lake Rd, Presque Isle

M-211 Mercantile Co.

 989-733-4274

 M-211 Mercantile Co.

 2036 N M211 Hwy, Onaway

Plath's Meats - Rogers City

 989-734-2232

 plathsmeats.com

 116 S 3rd St, Rogers City

Woodland Confectionary

 989-474-9209

 woodlandconfectionary.com

 179 N 3rd St, Rogers City

ROSCOMMON

Farmers Market

Roscommon Village Market

 989-745-2940

 Roscommon Village Market

 211 Main St, Roscommon

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ROOT RICE CURRY

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425ºF and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Put rutabaga, parsnip and turnips in a bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Spread evenly on baking sheet.

Roast for about 30 minutes, tossing once after 20 minutes. Rutabaga should be easily pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and set aside until ready to use.

Meanwhile, prepare the curry. In a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, onion, garlic and ginger; sauté for 3 minutes. Add curry paste and sauté for another minute. Use a splash of water if it seems to be sticking.

Add the carrots, sweet potato, broth, soy sauce and ½ teaspoon salt; cover and bring to a slow rolling boil. Cook until sweet potato is mushy, about 20 minutes. Mash sweet potato with a fork to thicken broth.

Add coconut milk, lime juice and agave nectar to the curry and mix. Taste for salt and spice.

You may want to add another tablespoon of curry paste, depending on the strength. Add the roasted veggies to the curry and heat back up.

Serve over warm prepared brown rice topped with cashews and cilantro.

INGREDIENTS

1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into ¾" chunks

1 parsnip, peeled and cut into ¾" chunks

1 turnip, peeled and cut into ¾" chunks

4 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 Tbsp ginger, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup carrots, sliced

1 cup sweet potato, peeled and chopped

3 Tbsp green curry paste

2 cups vegetable broth

2 Tbsp soy sauce

½ cup coconut milk

2 Tbsp lime juice

1 Tbsp agave nectar

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

¼ cup raw cashews

2 cups brown rice, prepared

ERIC PETERSON The Fresh Palate, Alpena EMILY ROW Media & Brand Manager

Worth the Trip

Local Food Distribution in Northeast Michigan

Tucked away in Michigan’s fingertips, Northeast Michiganders experience life surrounded by forests, rivers, and the sunrise shores of Lake Huron. It’s no surprise the region is considered a sanctuary by many.

However, the area’s distance from major highways makes distribution efforts difficult, especially for businesses in the region with goals of sourcing local Michigan food. It’s also a matter of demand; for many rural families, seeking out local food isn’t a priority.

“Everyone has to gauge for themselves what they’re willing to spend within their food budgets to consume seriously better-tasting and more nutritious foods that are ‘small batch’ and local. For some, the trade-offs in budget may be truly impossible,” notes Kristen Fairey, owner of Birch Hill Grocery in Presque Isle.

At Birch Hill Grocery, Fairey recognizes the importance of sourcing local products. Aside from a personal preference for fresh food, Fairey sees it as an economic contribution that “strengthens the social fabric of the area.” Everything offered in her store is baked in-house, sourced from local farms and online small-batch distributors, or acquired via monthly trips to Traverse City. Fairey notes that sourcing local food for a business like Birch Hill Grocery “requires a community effort and an excellent network” due to the

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time-consuming nature of gathering products and the need for appropriate storage space.

For Eric Peterson, owner of The Fresh Palate restaurant in Alpena, sourcing decisions don’t just come down to local impact, but global as well. He notes, “If we don’t become more localized globally, then we’re taxing the earth more than it needs to be.” He points out that the cost of manufacturing and shipping throughout the world is not a sustainable option. “We live in Michigan. We shouldn’t expect fresh raspberries in the winter, especially when we’ve survived throughout generations on squash.” The Fresh Palate’s menu changes with the seasons, although customers sometimes expect more variety than the land and water provide in the leaner months.

Like Fairey, Peterson faces the challenges of sourcing hyperlocal products and must drive to Grand Rapids or Traverse City to make mission-

aligned purchases. As it stands, community buy-in is too small to warrant regional routes by local food distributors.

So, why even try?

Rest assured, local-sourcing Northeast Michigan businesses aren’t displaying local greens to capitalize on a cultural trend. These grocers and restaurateurs care deeply about their local economy and community, and the environmental elements of local sourcing. Although it’s physically and mentally taxing, they view the work as worthwhile. Fairey believes store owners “have a responsibility to address the wider population’s circumstances and needs as appropriately as [they] can.” Making local products accessible to folks in Northeast Michigan is how businesses like Birch Hill Grocery and The Fresh Palate are advocating for their communities on the sunrise side.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE FRESH PALATE

Sourcing local food for a business like Birch Hill Grocery “requires a community effort and an excellent network.”

KEEPING IT FRESH

Fresh Food Connections seeks to increase fresh food access by connecting SNAP-eligible communities in Michigan to farmers offering fresh produce through online stores.

Use your SNAP dollars to conveniently purchase locally grown food online from a local CSA.

Be sure to check out your local farmers market this summer. There are more than 250 farmers markets in Michigan and many accept SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH.

Anyone who has a bridge card and lives in communities we serve can participate.

Learn more at freshfoodconnections.org

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• Western U.P.

• Lansing • Pontiac

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HAGAN CAPNERHURST MIFFS Field Organizer

The Farm Bill may seem unapproachable with its 500+ pages of legislative language spread across 12 titles, but its implications are straightforward: it shapes what food is grown in the United States, how it’s grown, the livelihoods of those who grow it, and the health of those who consume it. Every five years, Congress reauthorizes the Farm Bill, creating and modifying programs covered in its titles (the main, thematic sections of the Farm Bill) and allocating spending to each program. Farm Bill programs cover an array of services, from providing low-income Americans access to healthy foods through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to offering farmers financial assistance for implementing conservation practices on their farms, like cost shares for installing pollinator habitats through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

The first Farm Bill was introduced nearly a century ago, but the effects of land theft and discrimination on which U.S. food systems were built still impact the implementation of Farm Bill legislation today. This foundation has perpetuated the exclusion of farmers of color from Farm Bill programs, which has led to decades of land loss and inequitable resource access. In an effort to rectify the USDA’s history of discrimination, and ensure all future Farm Bills support the many faces of farmers and consumers, organizations and advocates across

the nation are pushing for changes to the 2023 Farm Bill to better support beginning and underserved farmers, and to provide better access to healthy and culturally appropriate foods for all.

Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) is a statewide nonprofit connecting beginning and historically underserved farmers to resource opportunities and each other. In partnership with farmers, networks, and organizations across the state, MIFFS is identifying the priorities of Michigan farmers to ensure they’re addressed in the 2023 Farm Bill. MIFFS advocates for reforming programs that pose severe challenges to Michigan farmers, such as crop insurance access for farmers with diverse crops, assistance for farmers wanting to implement conservation practices, land access for marginalized farmers, and support for the unique needs of urban farmers.

Everyone has a role to play to make certain the Farm Bill supports individuals with limited access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food, as well as the people who grow it. Get involved in supporting positive and essential change to this vital legislation by following MIFFS on social media where you’ll find Farm Bill 101, calls to action, and ways to educate lawmakers about how they can make significant and long-term changes to America’s food systems.

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Mid

ARENAC

Retail Store

Freakin' Pickles aka 'The Pickle Palace'

 989-778-0102

 freakinpickles.com

 103 E Huron Rd, Au Gres

BAY

Farm

Backus Farms

 989-324-7326

 backusfarmsllc.com

 3084 Grove St Rd, Standish

Retail Stores

Pinconning Cheese Co. & Fudge Shoppe

 989-879-2281

 pinconningcheese.com

 221 N Mable St, Pinconning

Wilson's Cheese Shoppe

 wilsonscheese.com

 Wilson's Cheese Shoppe

 130 N Mable St, Pinconning

CLARE

Farmers Market

Farwell Farmers Market

 989-588-9926

 villageoffarwellmi.gov/farmers -market

 124 W Illinois St, Farwell

CLINTON Farms

Baese Family Farm

 989-666-3637

 baesefamilyfarm.com

 4639 E Ridge Rd, Elsie

Circle F Ranch

 989-640-1440

 Circle F Ranch Fowler

 12499 W Walker Rd, Fowler

Looking Glass Sheep and Wool

 517-669-3421

 Looking Glass Sheep and Wool

 4911 W Clark Rd, Lansing

Peckham Farms

 517-316-4050

 peckham.org/our-businesses/ peckham-farms

 5408 W Grand River Ave, Lansing

Sandhill Meats

 989-666-3773

 sandhillmeatsllc.com

 9501 Mason Rd, Ovid

Ten Hens Farm

 517-599-3345

 tenhensfarm.com

 7539 Clark Rd, Bath

Triple H Ranch

 989-640-1033

 Triple H Ranch

 Fowler

Uncle John's Cider Mill

 989-224-3686

 ujcidermill.com

 8614 US-127, St. Johns

Farmers Markets

Bath Farmers Market

 517-641-6728

 shopbfm.org

 13751 Main St, Bath Twp

Downtown Dewitt Farmer's Market

 517-624-0286

 dda.dewittmi.gov/farmers-market

 414 E West Main St, DeWitt

St. Johns Farmers Market

 989-224-8944 x233

 downtownstjohnsmi.com/events/ st-johns-farmers-market-p7pm9

 100 Maple St, St. Johns Restaurant

Tin Cup Cafe & Creamery

 tincupcafecreamery.com

 TIN CUP Cafe & Creamery

 121 E Main St, Dewitt

Brewery

St Johns Brewing Co

Retail Store

Twisted Craft Cocktails

 989-227-7700

 stjohnsbrew.com

 200 N Clinton Ave, St. Johns

Twisted Craft Cocktails makes delicious cocktail infusion jars & instant cocktails as well. Stop in or shop online for all your entertaining needs!

 517-709-8323

 twistedcraftcocktails.com

 126 E Main St, DeWitt

Specialty Producers

Oh MI Organics

Specialty Producer

Nature's 92

 517-295-3674

 natures92lc.com

 426 Elmwood Rd, Lansing

GENESEE Farm

Grace Fields Farm

 grace-fields-farm.square.site

 Grace Fields Flint

 705 Wolcott St, Flint

Farmers Markets

Fenton Farmers Market

 810-714-2011

 slpr.net

 150 S Leroy St, Fenton

Flint Farmers Market

 810-232-1399

 flintfarmersmarket.com

 300 E First St, Flint

Low-allergen handmade chocolates, hummus dips, vegan baked goods, craft coffees & so much more! Stop in for free samples!

 ohmiorganics.com

 109 W Higham St, St. Johns

Riker's Dog Treats

 517-331-7100

 rikersdogtreats.com

 Bath

EATON Farms

Hillcrest Farms

 517-455-6580

 hillcrestfm.com

 5858 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton Rapids

La Fountain's Pasture

Raised Meats

 517-617-3089

 lafountainsbeef.com

 4101 E Five Point Hwy, Eaton Rapids

Pleasant Meadows Farms

 517-231-5733

 pleasantmeadowsfarms.com

 5602 Moyer Rd, Charlotte

Farmers Market

Dimondale Farmers Market

 517-646-0230

 Dimondale Farmers' Market

 136 N Bridge St, Dimondale

Food Hub

Flint Fresh Food Hub

 810-620-1902

 flintfresh.com

 3325 E Court St, Flint

Restaurants

Cork on Saginaw

 810-422-9625

 corkonsaginaw.com

 635 Saginaw St, Flint

Flint Crepe Company

 810-336-3308

 flintcrepe.com

 555 S Saginaw St, Flint

The Laundry

 810-629-8852

 lunchandbeyond.com

 125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton

Specialty Producers

Crust

 810-629-8882

 crustandbeyond.com

 104 W Caroline St, Fenton

Country Oaks Landscape Supply

 248-623-2640

 countryoakslandscapesupply.com

 3218 E Atherton Rd, Burton

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GRATIOT

Farmers Markets

Ithaca Farmers Market

 989-875-3200

 ithacami.com/community/ farmers-market

 Pavilion at Center & Pine River St, Ithaca

St. Louis Farmers Market

 734-249-3961

 gratiotfarmersmarkets.com/ st-louis

 300 N Mill St, St. Louis

HURON

Farmers Market

Port Austin Farmers Market

 989-551-8100

 portaustinfarmersmarket.com

 17 W State St, Port Austin

Brewery

Thumb Brewery and Restaurant

 989-553-6758

 thumbbrewery.com

 6758 Pine St, Caseville

Fishery

Bay Port Fish Company

 989-656-2121

 bayportfish.com

 1008 1st St, Bay Port

INGHAM

Farms

Agape Organic Farm

 517-604-0739

 agapeorganicfarms.com

 Dansville

Benjamin Beef

 517-749-9101

 benjaminbeef.com

 4700 Van Orden Rd, Webberville

Butcher Farms

 517-881-9352

 butcherfarmsmason.com

 2285 Coy Rd, Mason

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

Hot Pepper Karenni Farm

 517-402-8584

 karennifarm.com

 1811 Vassar Dr, Lansing

Magnolia Avenue Farms

 517-896-5734

 magnoliaavefarms.com

 624 S Magnolia Ave, Lansing

Misty Lane Farm

 517-589-8159

 mistylanefarm.com

 4109 S Williams Rd, Stockbridge

MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

 oftp@msu.edu

 canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_ training_program

 3291 College Rd, Holt

Titus Farms

 517-910-3002

 titusfarms.com

 Leslie

Farmers Markets

East Lansing Farmers' Market

Catering

Abundance Cafe

 517-974-9102

 abundancecafeandyoga.com

 800 Abbot Rd, East Lansing

Food Hub

Allen Neighborhood Center

 517-999-3923

 allenneighborhoodcenter.org

 1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing

Restaurants

Social Sloth Cafe

 517-253-0240

 socialslothcafe.com

 1754 Central Park Dr, Ste F, Okemos

Tantay

 tantaylansing.com

 Tantay Lansing

 2398 Jolly Rd, Ste 200, Okemos

Retail Stores

Capital City Market

 517-333-3000

 capitalcitymarket.com

 600 E Michigan Ave, Ste 100, Lansing

Choice Farm Market

Customers can fill their bags with a diverse selection of farm-grown MI produce & products just steps away from the MSU campus & downtown East Lansing.

 517-319-6823

 cityofeastlansing.com/ farmersmarket

 280 Valley Court, East Lansing

Eastern Ingham Farmers Market

 517-618-1630

 Eastern Ingham Farmers Market

 228 N Putnam St, Williamston

Holt Farmers Market

 517-268-0024

 holtfarmersmarket.org

 2150 N Cedar St, Holt

Meridian Township

Farmers' Market

 517-712-2395

 Meridian Township Farmers' Market

 1995 Central Park Dr, Okemos

Open Air Market of Stockbridge

 517-851-7437

 stockbridgemarket.org

 Stockbridge Township Square: (M-106 & Center St), Stockbridge

Stop in for high quality, locally made products. Most items sold in our store are made in MI. Choose Fresh, Choose Local!

 517-219-2634

 choicefarmmarket.com

 4212 E Holt Rd, Webberville

Cravings Gourmet Popcorn

 517-252-4782

 cravingspopcorn.com

 1221 Turner St, Lansing

Eastside Lansing Food Co-op

 517-999-2222

 elfco.org

 1605 E Kalamazoo, Lansing

Plane Food Market

 517-985-6090

 Plane Food Market

 121 E Elizabeth St, Stockbridge

Specialty Producers

Capital City Sweets

 517-296-6997

 capitalcitysweetsmi.com

 Lansing

Fur Real Dog Snacks

 517-896-9547

 furrealdogsnacks.com

 Lansing

Mr. Leslie's Cheesecakes

 517-618-1763

 mrlesliescheesecakes.com

 1615 E Kalamazoo St, Lansing

Smokeshow BBQ

 517-817-9352

 smokeshowbbqlansing.com

 1629 E Kalamazoo St, Lansing

ISABELLA

Farm

Heirloom Grove

 989-621-3579

 heirloom-grove.com/heirloomgrove-farm

 5297 S Whiteville Rd, Mt. Pleasant

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 Co-op Market

 989-772-3221

 greentree.coop

 410 W Broadway, Mt. Pleasant

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Mid

MIDLAND

Farmers Market

Midland Area Farmers Market

Restaurants

Makin’ Bacon Food Truck & Market Cafe

 989-395-7908

 makinbacontruck.weebly.com

 203 S Washington, Saginaw

Michigan on Main

SANILAC Farms

Sheridan Acres

 sheridanacres.com

 Ubly

Maitland Family Farm

 810-387-2504

 maitlandfamilyfarm.com

 Melvin

TUSCOLA

Farms

4480 Farmstead

 4480farmstead.com

 4480 Kingston Rd, Kingston

Becker Farms of Michigan

 beckerfarmsmi.com

 Becker Farms of Michigan

 1044 W Darbee Rd, Caro

The Midland Area Farmers Market offers fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, meat, fish, dairy and plants in Downtown Midland.

 989-948-0071

 mbami.org/farmersmarket

 825 E Main St, Midland (East Lot at Dow Diamond)

Fishery

Mi Great Lakes Fish Co.

Michigan on Main is dedicated to using Michigan-made & grown products. Their menu celebrates the state's agriculturally diverse economy.

 989-480-5012

 bavarianinn.com/dine/ michigan-on-main

 713 S Main St, Frankenmuth

Retail Stores

Healthy Habitz

SHIAWASSEE

Farms

Coleen's Greens

 517-449-0797

 coleensgreens.com

 7235 S Cork Rd, Bancroft

Laetus Pullus Farm

 517-625-1229

 laetuspullusfarm.com

 Beardslee Rd, Perry

Nash Nurseries

 517-651-5278

 nashnurseries.com

Eight Plates Farm

 989-553-2295

 eightplatesfarm.com

 9731 Rich Rd, Mayville

Farmers Market

Caro Farmers Market at State Street Square

 989-673-7671

 Caro Farmers Market

 238 S State St, Caro

GREAT LAKES! GREAT FISH! Offering wild-caught: fresh, frozen and smoked Great Lakes fish from Michigan's U.P.

 989-884-1599

 migreatlakesfish.com

 Midland

SAGINAW Farms

Crooked Pine Farm

 517-643-2875

 crookedpinefarm.net

 13799 Litchfield Rd, Montrose/Chesaning

Grandpa Tiny's Farm

 989-652-5437

 grandpatinysfarm.com

 7775 Weiss St, Frankenmuth

Jacques Orchard

 989-751-6751

 jacquesorchard.com

 2275 N Iva Rd, Hemlock

Organic, quality vitamins and groceries. Locally-sourced and fair trade items. Zero waste options. Knowledgeable staff.

 989-652-0537

 healthyhabitz.life

 975 N Main St, Frankenmuth

SVRC Marketplace

 989-770-0233

 svrcmarketplace.com

 203 S Washington, Saginaw

Specialty Producer

The Bread Gal

 989-401-9977

 thebreadgalsaginaw.com

 411 Hancock St, Saginaw

 4975 W Grand River Rd, Owosso

Owosso Organics

 989-494-8247

 owossoorganics.com

 3378 Mason Rd, Owosso

Windemere Farm

 517-204-3682

 windemerefarm.net

 Perry

Farmers Market

Owosso Farmers Market

 downtownowossofarmersmarket.com

 @owossofarmersmarket

 215 N Water St, Owosso

Specialty Producer

Foster Coffee Company

 989-720-3459

 fostercoffee.co

 115 S Washington St, Owosso

MICHIGAN IS HOME TO OVER 47,000 FARMS, COVERING MORE THAN 9.9 MILLION ACRES OF LAND!

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fun

SALAD INGREDIENTS

1 cup fine bulgur

2 cups boiling water

1 bunch dill, finely chopped

1 yellow onion, finely diced

1 bunch green onions, finely sliced

1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 Tbsp Turkish pepper paste (can substitute with Harissa)

Olive oil

2-3 pickles, sliced (optional)

TU R KISH BULGU R SALAD KISI R

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses

1 lemon, juiced

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tsp black pepper

3 tsp sumac

DIRECTIONS

Place bulgur in a bowl. Boil water, then pour over bulgur. Let rest it until bulgur is soft. If you cannot find fine bulgur, cook according to package directions.

Heat frying pan over medium heat, then add a small amount of olive oil. Sauté onions until they begin to brown. Add tomato and pepper pastes and continue sautéing for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.

Combine cooked bulgur, onion mixture, herbs, and green onion in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Make the sauce by combining all ingredients in a jar and shaking until mixed.

Drizzle sauce to taste over salad and mix to combine.

Serve with herbs or pomegranate to garnish.

BURCAY & AYBARS GUNGULER Social Sloth Cafe, Okemos

Bring on the Beans

Did you know that Michigan is the second largest producer of dry shell beans in the United States? Huron County in Michigan’s Thumb is one of the largest producers of black and cranberry beans. Delicious, affordable, and proteinpacked, beans are an excellent addition to school meals.

10 Cents a Meal is a statewide program that matches spending up to 10 cents per meal on Michigangrown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans in school and early childhood care settings. In the 2021-2022 school year, 257 grantees across the state participated in the state-funded program. Grantees purchased and served a wide variety of Michigan-grown foods, but only 9% of grantees purchased

dry beans. By contrast, 92% of grantees purchased apples during the same year. Beans present a huge opportunity for growth within 10 Cents a Meal. With the per serving cost of less than 15¢, using 10 Cents grant funds on beans just makes sense!

From baked goods to soups to dips, dry beans can be easily featured in any meal of the day. Some popular recipes found on Healthy School Recipes, a website for school nutrition programs, include bean hummus, burrito bowls, chili, and bean salads. Recently, a Michigan student at Whitehall Public Schools developed a creative bean muffin recipe that harnessed the protein power of navy beans as a key ingredient.

MEGAN MCMANUS

Farm to Institution Specialist, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems

COLLEEN MATTS

Director of Farm to Institution Programs, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems

GLENN NOFFSINGER

Chef and Foodservice Consultant, NVI Foodservice Consulting

Check out the navy bean muffin recipe here!

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Get

kids

excited about beans

> Conduct interactive activities, like surveys or taste tests, with different bean varieties to find out their favorites.

> Show children how beans are grown by farmers and what they look like when dry.

> Highlight a new bean dish or menu in your food program.

Did you know?

During the 2021-2022 program year, Michigan kids tried sour cherries, candy cane beets, heirloom dragon tongue beans, fennel, clamshell mushrooms, rhubarb, saskatoon berries, and black radishes thanks to funding from 10 Cents a Meal.

Learn More about Michigan Beans

Michigan Bean Commission michiganbean.com

Bean Resources and More foodsystems.msu.edu/beans

10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms tencentsmichigan.org

10 Cents a Meal

10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms is a state-funded program that matches what schools, childcare sites, and other non-school sponsors spend on Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans with grants multiplying annual meals served by 10 cents. According to invoices, last year grantees purchased more than 60 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and dry beans grown by over 175 farms in 42 counties.

Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems

The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems engages the people of Michigan and beyond through applied research, education, and outreach to develop regionally integrated, sustainable food systems. Since the state-funded pilot program of 10 Cents a Meal began in 2016-2017, CRFS has evaluated the impact of the program on schools, kids, farms, and food businesses in Michigan.

10 Cents a Meal is administered by the Michigan Department of Education with support from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, and MSU Center for Regional Food Systems.

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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?

FARM TO SCHOOL IN MICHIGAN TASTE THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE Michigan

It’s lunchtime at Houghton Elementary School in the Western Upper Peninsula.

The salad bar is ready with freshly sliced apples and students are buzzing for an opportunity to catch up with friends. For many students, lunch is the best time of the day; friendships are formed, taste buds are tested, and growling stomachs are filled. Recognizing the power lunchtime holds to shape student success, fresh food advocates across the country are teaming up to change the way students experience food.

The Farm to School (F2S) movement has grown steadily over the last decade, with the USDA estimating that nearly 42.8 million students engaged in F2S activities in 2019. These programs offer students, teachers, food service providers, and farmers opportunities to grow and learn together. When schools purchase directly from local farms, money stays in the local economy and students gain access to fresh produce while experiencing the value of local food with each bite.

Relationship Builders

Rachael Pressley, Regional Planner for Western U.P. Planning & Development Region (WUPPDR), views F2S programs as a way for schools and students to practice food sovereignty – to have a say in what and how they eat. From a young age, kids in the Upper Peninsula “are encouraged to participate in the food traditions of the region, like harvesting wild rice, berries, and participating in sugar bush (tapping of maple trees),” and community members are “eager to shake the hand of the farmer that feeds them.” Consequently, getting schools and farmers on board to put Michigan-grown food on the menu doesn’t take much convincing.

When Pressley approaches schools about F2S efforts, she finds many food service

directors already connecting students to their local food system. From there, she’s able to support and expand their efforts by introducing them to grants, programs, and connecting them to a network of farmers who have committed to supplying schools with their products.

Farm to School Coordinators, like Madelina DiLisi, also connect farmers and schools to resources. "I've witnessed firsthand how the Western U.P. Farm to School movement utilizes teamwork, enthusiasm, and dedication to transform our community for the better,” she says. “While there will always be challenges, the U.P. is resilient by nature. In my humble opinion, the Farm to School project is the epitome of successful community collaboration."

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Farmer Friends

One of those key collaborators in the U.P. is Ashley TenHarmsel of North Harvest CSA, a small vegetable, herb, and flower farm in Calumet. As first-generation farmers, Ashley and her husband Jake started their operation from bare bones and can tell you that without the supportive community of farmers in the region, their farm wouldn’t be what it is today.

Because of the F2S movement’s holistic approach to incorporating fresh local food through cafeteria meals, taste tests, farmer visits, and school gardens, TenHarmsel sees consistent access to fresh local food “as the start of something big,

something that becomes the norm” for schools throughout the state.

Gina Kerr, owner and operator of Whispering Wild Market Farm in Toivola, has witnessed a growing interest from students and staff who “love to try new foods when they learn about why they’re different or special.” She also appreciates the connections F2S programs encourage between staff, students, and growers; it’s her favorite aspect of the movement. “I often run into families that recognize me from produce drop-offs or classroom visits,” she says. “It’s wonderful to see their smiles and know they have a farmer friend.”

What does Farm to School look like?

· Sourcing local foods for school meals

· Farmer visits

· Farm tours

· Vegetable taste tests

· Food service staff training

· Expanding storage and processing capabilities

· School gardens

School Staff Advocates

Farmer friendships forged in the classroom and cafeteria exist through support from school staff excited to use local food as an opportunity for learning. In schools that embrace F2S programming, students are more familiar with a diverse array of produce and empowered to make impactful choices at lunchtime. According to Shelby Turnquist, Food Service Director at Houghton Elementary, “In the beginning, we had to coax students to taste new things but after some time they were on the lookout for new items.” Because of farmer visits and witnessing produce drop-offs, she’s noticed students are now “connecting the dots” between their food and those who grow it.

To showcase those connections, Houghton Elementary students are designing a food systems-focused mural for the cafeteria, facilitated by their art teacher, Melissa Hronkin. “Our students have learned so much by tasting locally grown crops,” she says. “When people like Shelby [Turnquist] are willing to go through the extra work of making it all come together, it makes all the difference.”

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What is 10 Cents a Meal?

· Founded by Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities as a pilot project in 2016

· Funded by state legislature and managed by the Department of Education

· Supports breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks

· Grantees are eligible for a grant that multiplies their total meals served times 10 cents.

· Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans can be used in taste tests, harvest celebrations, and farm visits, as well as meals served to children.

Supporting Programs: 10 Cents a Meal

One of the ways schools can access locally grown foods is through the 10 Cents a Meal program, a grant that matches up to 10 cents per meal spent on local food for school districts and early childhood education centers.

Wendy Crowley, Farm to Program Consultant for Child Nutrition Programs with the Michigan Department of Education, says the key to the success of F2S in Michigan is for grantees (school districts/kitchen managers) to understand “it’s not an all-ornothing situation.” Food service managers can start with “a couple of things on their menu like apples or cherry tomatoes!”

10 Cents a Meal continues to evolve to match the needs of grantees and make Michigan-grown produce accessible. Work is underway to improve invoicing systems, create local food directories, provide continued education for food service providers, and support the expansion of processing facilities for easy-to-use items such as carrot sticks and cubed potatoes.

A Collaborative Effort

No one entity may be dubbed the leader of the F2S movement. It’s a collaborative effort by a statewide community of organizations, institutions, farmers, aggregators, processing facilities, students, families, food service directors, grant writers, and legislators. TenHarmsel sums it up well, “It’s not possible for just one of us to do everything. The whole community has come together in this energized and hopeful way to make Farm to School a reality.”

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West

ALLEGAN

Farms

Better Way Farms

 betterwayfarms.com

 6072 105th Ave, South Haven

Blazing Star Butterfly Garden

 651-208-4790

 blazingstarbutterflygarden.com

 3450 104th Ave, Allegan

Brog Farms Freezer Beef

 616-299-9009

 Brog Farms Freezer Beef

 588 139th Ave, Wayland

Flourish Farms

 Flourish Farms

 905 11th St, Plainwell

Forest Ridge Farms

 616-994-3861

 forestridge.eatfromfarms.com

 6785 118th Ave, Fennville

GEM Ridge Farms

 gemridgefarms.com

 1053 10th St, Martin

Michigan Craft Beef

 616-218-9987

 michigancraftbeef.com

 4747 35th St, Zeeland

Overhiser Orchards

 269-236-6312

 overhiserorchards.com

 6405 109th Ave, South Haven

Pleasant Hill Farm

 269-561-2850

 pleasanthillblueberryfarm.com

 5859 124th Ave, Fennville

Farmers Markets

City of Plainwell

Farmers' Market

 269-685-6821

 Plainwell Farmers' Market

 554 E Allegan St, Plainwell

The Market at Saugatuck Center for the Arts

Winery

Modales Wines

 269-722-3505

 modaleswines.com

 2128 62nd St, Fennville

Retail Stores

True Blue Farms

KENT Farms

1st Micro Greenery

 616-299-1005

 1stmicrogreenery.com

 433 Broadway NW, Grand Rapids

Black Fox Farm

30+ local vendors every Tuesday and Friday in the sunshine soaked plaza at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.

 269-857-2399

 sc4a.org/event/summer-market/

 400 Culver St, Saugatuck

Wayland Farmer's Market

 269-525-2323

 Wayland MI Farmers Market

 City Park: Park St, Wayland

Restaurants

GROW Café + Bistro

 269-857-1242

 grow-food.com

 302 Culver St, Saugatuck

Root Cafe

Coffeehouse & Spirits

 269-512-1171

 rootfennville.com

 120 E Main St, Fennville

The Kirby Hotel / J. Paul's Dining Room and Lounge

 269-857-5472

 thekirbyhotel.com

 294 W Center St, Douglas

Breweries

Saugatuck Brewing Co.

 269-857-7222

 saugatuckbrewing.com

 2948 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas

Waypost Brewing Co.

Country Store U-Pick

 269-434-8844

 truebluefarms.com/u-pick

 63915 County Rd 388, South Haven

Windflower Design Co.

 windflowerdesignco.com

 @windflowerdesignco

 444 Center St, Douglas

Specialty Producer

Evergreen Lane

Farm & Creamery

 269-543-9900

 evergreenlanefarm.com

 1824 66th St, Fennville

BARRY

Farms

Firefly Fields

 765-819-2303

 firefly-fields.com

 6592 Barryville Rd, Nashville

Jennings Farms

 269-908-0823

 Jennings Farms

 6592 Barryville Rd, Nashville

Meadery

Grimsby Hollow Meadery

 616-916-2418

 grimsbyhollowmeadery.com

 4525 M-37, Ste E, Middleville

Apples/Blueberries/Pick Your Own

 616-201-8784

 12548 6 Mile Rd NE, Belding

Blandford Farm & Nature Center

 616-735-6240

 blandfordnaturecenter.org

 3145 Milo St NW, Grand Rapids

Green Wagon Farm

 616-283-2842

 greenwagonfarm.com

 4960 Quiggle Ave SE, Ada

Kessler Family Farm

 616-278-8544

 kesslerfamilyfarm.com

 1910 92nd St SW, Byron Center

Mycophile's Garden

 616-309-7304

 mycophile.org

 1111 Godfrey Ave SW, N Building, Ste N234, Grand Rapids

Peach Ridge Farms

 616-589-1599

 peachridgefarmsgr.com

 4350 Peach Ridge Ave, Grand Rapids

Plainsong Farm & Ministry

 616-747-0737

 plainsongfarm.com

 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford

Ridgeview Farm

Farmhouse brewery, tasting room, and beer garden. Farm fresh beers, crafted with local ingredients. Family-friendly, open year-round.

 269-496-5096

 waypostbeer.com

 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville

IONIA Farms

Dreamgoats

 616-780-7401

 dreamgoats.com

 10594 Button Rd, Belding

Idlewild Farm

 idlewildfarm.com

 10594 Button Rd, Belding

Ridgeview

 616-366-6533

 ridgeviewlocalbeef.com

 11653 100th St SE, Alto

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Farm raises high-end steers for high quality, perfectly marbled beef cuts. Beef, pork, lamb and bison are available online or at their farm store.

Superbloom Farms

 616-292-5624

 superbloomfarms.com

 524 Oakdale St, Grand Rapids

The Chicken Bacon Ranch

 616-322-3127

 thechickenbaconranch.org

 12453 14th Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Farmers Markets

Caledonia Farmers Market

 caledoniafarmersmarket.com

 9957 Cherry Valley Ave, Caledonia

Fulton St Farmers Market

 616-454-4118

 fultonstmarket.org

 1145 Fulton St, E Grand Rapids

North Kent Connect

Farm Stand

 616-866-3478

 nkconnect.org

 10075 Northland Dr NE, Rockford

Roosevelt Park Farmers Market

 616-243-2489

 Roosevelt Park Farmers Market

 Roberto Clemente Park, Grand Rapids

Food and Ag Resource

Anjoy

 248-891-8934

 helloanjoy.com

 Grand Rapids

Food Hub

West Michigan FarmLink

 616-318-7395

 wmfarmlink.com

 1111 Godfrey SW, S Building S250, Grand Rapids

Food Truck

Gettin' Fresh

 616-308-1177

 gettinfreshevents.com

 Grand Rapids

Breweries

City Built Brewing

 616-805-5755

 citybuiltbrewing.com

 820 Monroe Ave NW #155, Grand Rapids

Creston Brewery

 616-805-4161

 crestonbrewery.com

 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids

Distillery

Eastern Kille Distillery

 616-893-3305

 easternkille.com

 700 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Restaurants

Basalt

 616-719-2146

 basaltgr.com

 1450 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Belefonte's Kitchen

 616-287-5568

 belefontes.square.site

 Grand Rapids

Bistro Bella Vita

 616-222-4600

 bistrobellavita.com

 44 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Cafe de Miro

 616-719-1462

 cafedemiro.com

 1878 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids

Cafe Mamo

 616-350-3430

 cafemamo.com

 1601 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids

Field & Fire Bakery

 616-551-3491

 fieldandfire.com

 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Field & Fire Cafe

 616-608-4533

 fieldandfire.com

 820 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Friesian Gastro Pub

 616-825-3001

 friesiangr.com

 720 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids

Gaby's Gourmandise

 616-591-1840

 gabysgourmandise.com

 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Gaia House Cafe

 gaiahousecafe.com

 1553 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids

grove restaurant

 616-454-1000

 groverestaurant.com

 919 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids

Juice by J

 616-240-0889

 Juice By J

 12 Oakes St, Grand Rapids

Kava Kasa

 616-649-0177

 kavakasagr.com

 962 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids

Littlebird

 616-419-4168

 thelittlebirdgr.com

 95 Monroe Center Sr NW, Grand Rapids

Paddock Place

 616-742-0600

 thegilmorecollection.com/ paddockplace

 1033 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids

Pera Pizzeria

 616-805-4810

 perapizzeria.com

 2224 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Rad Bagels

 616-591-1805

 radbagels.com

 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Rising Grinds Cafe

 616-427-3900

 rgcafe.org

 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids

The Sovengard

Grand Rapids Food Co-op

 616-522-2667

 grfoodcoop.com

Old World Olive Company

 616-214-8403

 theoldworldoliveco.com

 435 Ionia Ave SW, Stall 127, Grand Rapids

Specialty Producers

Beer City Dog Biscuits

 216-374-6328

 beercitydogbiscuits.org

 3019 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids

Cakes by the Jar

 616-425-9379

 cakesbythejar.com

 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Emme's Plantain Chips

 emmesplantain.com

 60 Sheldon SW, Grandville

Last Mile Cafe

 616-634-8589

 lastmile.cafe

 1006 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids

Farm-to-table dining and seasonally changing cuisine celebrating the bounty and diversity of the region. Supporting local farmers, growers, and local first.

 616-214-7207

 sovengard.com

 1232 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids

Wealthy Street Bakery

 wealthystreetbakery.com

 610 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Fishery

Net to Table Seafoods

 616-606-0433

 nettotableseafoods.com

 4070 Summit Ct NE, Rockford

Retail Stores

Bridge St Market

 616-649-9000

 bridgestmarket.com

 405 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Byron Center Meats

Nutcase Vegan Meats

 616-309-0419

 nutcasevegan.com

 463 44th St SE, Wyoming

Organic and Wild

 616-600-2700

 organicandwild.etsy.com

 organicandwild.info@gmail.com

Rowster Coffee

 616-780-7777

 rowstercoffee.com

 632 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Tastefull Vegan Desserts

 info@tastefullvegan.com

 tastefullvegan.com

 2265 Porter St SW, Wyoming

BLiS Gourmet

 616-942-7545

 blisgourmet.com

 3759 Broadmoor Ave SE, Ste D, Grand Rapids

Sophrona Teas

 sophronateas.com

 4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids

Full service butcher shop featuring beef, pork, poultry, lamb, seafood and groceries for every day and entertaining. 77 years of serving you!

 616-878-1578

 byroncentermeats.com

 8375 Freeland Ave SW, Byron Center

More local listings on the next pages

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West

MECOSTA

Farm

Ward Vegetables

 517-745-5913

 wardvegetables.com

 23380 16 Mile Rd, Big Rapids

MONTCALM Farm

Full Circle Farms

 989-352-5381

 myfullcirclefarms.com

 8735 N Greenville Rd, Lakeview

MUSKEGON

Farms

McLaughlin Grows

Urban Farm

 communityencompass.org/ mclaughlin-grows-urban-farm

 175 E Larch Ave, Muskegon

The Woven Trifecta

 231-215-6008

 thewoventrifecta.com

 2731 Todd Rd, Whitehall

Farmers Market

Sweetwater Local Foods Market

 sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org

 6401 Prairie St, Muskegon

Restaurant

The Us Cafe

 231-747-9014

 theuscafe.com

 2300 Maffett St, Muskegon Heights

Retail Stores

BananaDog Tea

 517-260-1915

 bananadogtea.com

 1845 Ste 9 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon

Health Hutt

OTTAWA Farms

Eighth Day Farm

 616-836-6016

 eighthdayfarm.org

 709 Pine Ave, Holland

Groundswell Community Farm

 616-581-3030

 groundswellfarm.org

 6527 Quincy St, Zeeland

Mud Lake Farm / St Steve's Farm Crafted Beverages

 616-890-7867

Natural grocery, supplements, body care, and more. The deli offers a made-to-order menu and grab n' go items (GF, Vegan, Keto, Paleo Options).

 231-739-1568

 thehealthhutt.com

 3112 Henry St, Norton Shores

Health Hutt

 231-744-0852

 1519 E River Rd, Muskegon

Specialty Producers

Lively Up Kombucha

 231-724-0196

 livelyupkombucha.com

 1945 Stebbins Rd, Muskegon

Teaologie

 517-260-1915

 teaologie.com

 1845 Ste 9 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon

NEWAYGO Farm

Legacy Livestock

 231-629-0501

 legacylivestock.com

 4091 W 128th St, Grant

Restaurant

Schindy's at Diamond Lake

 231-689-0200

 Schindy's

 297 W Foss Ave, White Cloud

OCEANA Farm

Daly Orchard Co.

 231-873-3894

 3585 W Jackson Rd, Hart

 ststeves.com

 3411 Ottogan St, Hudsonville

Shady Side Farm

 616-786-3827

 shadysidefarm.com

 13275 Blair St, Holland

Visser Farms

 616-875-8559

 visser-farms.com

 10791 Blair St, Zeeland

Farmers Markets

Holland Farmers Market

Restaurants

Cafe Tamaki

 517-260-1915

 cafetamaki.com

 12 Washington Ave, Grand Haven

Lemonjello's Coffee

 616-928-0699

 lemonjellos.com

 61 E 9th St, Holland

Waverly Stone Gastropub

 616-392-5888

 waverlystonepub.com

 20 W 8th St, Holland

Retail Stores

Fustini's Oils and Vinegars

 616-392-1111

 fustinis.com

 24 E 8th St, Holland

Health Hutt

A year-round, producers-only market located in beautiful Downtown Holland featuring over 75 Michigan farmers and vendors. Open rain or shine!

 616-355-1138

 hollandfarmersmarket.com

 150 W 8th St, Holland

Terra Square Farmers Market

 616-669-0200

 terrasquare.com

 3380 Chicago Dr, Hudsonville

Distributor

The Patch

 616-820-4339

 themindfulpatch.com

 14896 132nd Ave, Grand Haven

Bed and Breakfast

Washington St Inn B&B

 616-842-1075

 washingtonstreetinngh.com

 608 Washington Ave, Grand Haven

A one-stop shop to support a healthy lifestyle! Natural, organic, eco-friendly, and local groceries, supplements & body care products.

 616-846-3026

 thehealthhutt.com

 700 Washington Ave #170, Grand Haven

Vermicomposting

Wormies Vermicompost

Residential and commercial composting service of food scraps. Bio-intelligent compost and soil blends cultured in Michigan for local growers.

 616-322-1677

 thewormies.com

 1364 Maplewood Dr, Jenison

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SHELBY KIBLER Field & Fire, Grand Rapids

MO R NING FLAME BAGEL SANDO

INGREDIENTS

(per sandwich)

1 bagel

1-2 local eggs

1 scallion, sliced into thin discs

2 Tbsp cheddar cheese, grated

2 Tbsp cream cheese

Harissa mayo (½ cup

mayonnaise mixed with

1 Tbsp harissa paste)

Cooked bacon (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Toast the bagel. Smear cream cheese on one side and 1-2 Tbsp of harissa mayo on the other.

Vigorously whisk eggs with a pinch of salt. The best scrambles are made with eggs that are intentionally beaten to within an inch of their lives. Make sure scallions and cheddar cheese are on hand, this goes fast!

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once (really!) hot, add a touch of olive oil or butter. Quickly add the whisked egg. The sign that your pan is hot enough is that it bubbles right away and the eggs start cooking immediately. Add scallions and cheese. Stir with a heat-resistant spatula and as the proteins coagulate, gently coax the egg into a round shape about the size of your bagel. Flip at about 30 seconds and make sure to cook it soft and take it off the heat before it overcooks. If your pan was hot, you can cook your scrambled eggs in about 1 minute.

Place the egg on the bagel, close it up, and enjoy!

THE BEST INGREDIENTS MAKE THE BEST SANDWICH!

• Use the raddest bagel you can find.

• The best local eggs come from farmers who let their chickens eat in pasture.

• A high-quality aged cheddar will provide the best flavor.

bringing it full circle

Farming from Generation to Generation

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NEIL DAVEY West x Southwest Michigan Local Food Coordinator

In the state of Michigan, there are just under 10 million acres of farmland across 47,600 farms. Year after year, the state sees a 6% decrease1 as agricultural acreage is lost to development. For many in the industry, farming isn’t just a business but a way of life. When a farmer is ready to retire, they face the difficult decision of whether to pass the farm off to the next generation or sell it to developers.

For Jim and Crystal Zynda of Full Circle Farms, the decision is easy. Now running a revived third-generation farm, the Zyndas picked up the mantle from Crystal’s grandfather, Alpha Cogswell, in 2012.

“The dream is to have our daughters take over a financially independent farm,” says Zynda. “When we hit retirement age, the farm will be paid off. We aren’t taking on extra debt and investment; we want to manage the debt we assumed and get to a place of financial sustainability.”

farmers in the area, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and incorporating knowledge from the surrounding farming community. Renee pursued a different interest and launched a flower business on the property, Full Circle Flowers. “She grabbed the rose by the thorns!” Jim beamed.

The Zynda family exemplifies Michigan’s farming future. In their case, the path to sustainable agriculture is not only about building agribusiness but an agri-family as well.

How should the next generation pursue a career in agriculture? Zynda advises, “Find life learning opportunities. Take internships on farms and gain that immersive learning experience. When you start with your passion in front of you, you read fewer books and live more life. Living the farmer experience is what being a farmer is all about. Staying connected to the land is what will drive the industry.” 1 Farmland Information Center farmlandinfo.org/statistics/michigan-statistics

The Zyndas want to leave a generational legacy for their children. Two of their three daughters, Claire and Renee, currently work on the farm. Claire has taken an interest in the family tradition of raising pasture-fed pigs. Her education is a blend of family tradition and working with other

“The dream is to have our daughters take over a financially independent farm.”

Jim & Crystal Zynda, Full Circle Farms

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Southwest

BERRIEN Farms

Bixby Farms

 269-473-6681

 Bixby Farms

 5745 Pokagon Rd, Berrien Springs

Earth First Farms

 269-815-3370

 earthfirstfarms.com

 8335 Smith Rd, Berrien Center

Flatwater Farms

 812-212-1196

 flatwaterfarms.com

 15475 Walton Rd, Buchanan

Granor Farm

Farmers Markets

Bridgman Open-Air Market

 269-405-0916

 bridgmanopenairmarket.square.site

 4509 Lake St, Bridgman

Buchanan Farmers' Market

 269-506-3021

 buchananfarmersmarket.com

 122 Days Ave, Buchanan

Shelton's Farm Market

 269-684-0190

 sheltonfarms.com

 1832 S 11th, St Niles

St. Joe Farmers Market

 269-985-1111

 stjoetoday.com

 Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph

Three Oaks Farmers Market

 312-965-9114

 threeoaks.market

 114 N Elm St, Three Oaks

Distillery

Journeyman Distillery

 269-820-2050

 journeyman.com

 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks

Cidery & Bowling Alley

Peat's Cider Social

 269-465-6814

 peatscider.com

 6201 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville

Food Hub

The Boardwalk

 269-285-1112

 riverboardwalk.com

 1100 Diller Rd, Benton Harbor

CALHOUN Farms

Blight Farms

Rocky Oak Farms

 517-490-3902

 rockyoakfarms.com

 6850 Hoag Rd, Albion

Shumway Farms

Theater Style Popcorn

 517-767-3569

 shumwaypopcorn.com

 15384 R Dr S, Tekonsha

Sunlight Gardens

 269-419-5893

 sunlightgrow.com

 245 N Kendall St, Battle Creek

Timber Valley Bison

 269-430-3250

 timbervalleybison.com

 22959 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek

Certified Organic farm cultivating veggies, grains, flowers, and herbs to support a farm store, CSA, dining experience, summer camps, and wine/spirits programs.

 granorfarm.com

 3480 Warren Woods Rd, Three Oaks

Hickory Creek Lavender Farm

 269-888-4700

 hickorycreeklavender.com

 5291 Saint Joseph Ave, Stevensville

Hildebrand Fruit Farms

 269-471-1682

 hildebrandfruit.com

 10267 Garr Rd, Berrien Springs

MariThyme Gardening Solutions

 740-361-4246

 Benton Harbor / St Joseph

Verdant Hollow Farms

 Verdant Hollow Farms

 verdanthollowfarms.com

 11907 Garr Rd, Buchanan

Wild Coyote Farm

 269-277-3621

 wildcoyotefarm.com

 2224 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien Springs

Restaurant

Local Pour

 269-405-1262

 localpourmi.com

 12857 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer

Breweries

Ghost Isle Brewery

 269-469-9069

 ghostislebrewery.com

 17684 US-12, New Buffalo

The Livery

 269-925-8760

 liverybrew.com

 190 5th St, Benton Harbor

Transient Artisan Ales

 transientartisanales.com

 4229 Lake St, Bridgman

Winery

Domaine Berrien Cellars

 269-473-9463

 Domaine Berrien Cellars

 398 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien Springs

Lemon Creek

Fruit Farm & Winery

 269-471-1321

 lemoncreekwinery.com

 533 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien Springs

Vineyard 2121

 269-849-0109

 vineyard2121.com

 4110 Red Arrow Hwy, Benton Harbor

Blight Farms produces Berkshire pork that provides a juicy, meltin-your-mouth flavor. Afton, along with her family are committed to sustainable agricultural practices.

 517-488-4938

 blightfarms.com

 11705 24 Mile Rd, Albion

EBMY Farms

 269-409-1675

 ebmyfarm.com

 15376 Erie Rd, Albion

Emelander Family Farm

 616-813-2498

 @emelanderfamilyfarm

 25464 M Dr N, Albion

Fluffy Butt Farms

 269-358-5348

 fluffybuttfarmsmi.com

 780 W Kirby Rd, Battle Creek

Harveys Farm

 517-767-3408

 Harvey's Farm

 2651 15 Mile Rd, Tekonsha

Of the Land

 269-832-1317

 oftheland.co

 14201 H Dr N, Battle Creek

The Bear Creek Farm

 269-224-2240

 bearcreek-farm.com

 15230 C Drive North, Marshall

Farmers Markets

Battle Creek

Farmers Market

 269-788-1102

 kelloggarena.com

 25 McCamly St S, Battle Creek

Marshall Area Farmers Market

 269-558-0343

 marshallareafarmersmarket.org

 720 Fair St, Marshall

Brewery

Odd Brothers Craft Ciders

 oddbrotherscider.com

 4691 22 Mile Rd, Homer

Food Hub

Sprout BC

Sprout Box: a locally-sourced grocery box, available now! Coming in 2024: Sprout’s Community-owned Co-op in downtown Battle Creek!

 info@sproutbc.org

 sproutbc.org

 503 Military St, Springfield

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Southwest

CALHOUN (cont.)

Restaurants

Barista Blues Cafe

 269-968-8430

 Barista Blues Cafe

 91 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek

Cornwell's Turkeyville USA

 269-781-4293

 turkeyville.com

 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall

Rust Belt Ramen

 269-409-3667

 toasttab.com/rustbeltramen/v3

 600 E Michigan Ave, Albion

Winery

Maria's Uncorked Wine Tasting Room and Florist

 269-781-9128

 mariasuncorked.com

 116 E Michigan Ave, Marshall

CASS Farms

Jake's Country Meats

 269-445-3020

 jakescountrymeats.com

 55721 Decatur Rd, Cassopolis

Nelson's Herbs and Farm Market

 574-215-8212

 nelsonsherbs.wordpress.com

 65391 Dailey Rd, Edwardsburg

One Man Ranch

 484-332-6733

 1-manranch.com

 1281 Airport Rd, Niles

Spirit Springs Farm

 269-646-9379

 Spirit Springs Farm

 12401 Hoffman Rd, Marcellus

Farmers Market

Kelsey Lake Market

 269 251-7785

 kelseylakemarket.com

 22599 Kelsey Lake St, Cassopolis

Specialty Producer

Maple Row Sugarhouse

 269-816-4838

 maplerowsugarhouse.com

 12646 Born St, Jones

KALAMAZOO

Farms

Bates Family Homestead

 269-220-1972

 batesfamilyhomestead.com

 3550 S 4th St, Kalamazoo

Husted Farm Market

 269-372-1237

 hustedfarmmarket.com

 9191 W Main St, Kalamazoo

Farmers Market

Bailey's Meats

 269-760-2743

 baileysmeats.com

 9641 S 8th St, Schoolcraft

Kalamazoo Farmers Market

Restaurants

Glofoods

 269-350-5324

 glofoodseatery.com

 7083 S Westnedge Ave, Portage

Greg's Gourmet Dishes

 269-888-2139

 ggsdishes.com

 806 Riverview Dr, Kalamazoo

Juicy Leaf

 269-350-4117

 juicyleaf.net

 316 S Kalamazoo Mall, Ste 104, Kalamazoo

JungleBird

 269-743-7038

 junglebirdkzoo.com

 155 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Hot Sauce Co.

 269-370-2180

 kalamazoohotsauce.com

 137 E Bridge St, Plainwell

Table of Contents Cafe

Shop 100+ local farmers, food businesses, & artisans weekly.

See website for open days/times.

SNAP + Double Up accepted!

 269-342-5686

 pfcmarkets.com

 1204 Bank St, Kalamazoo

Texas Township Farmers Market

 269-375-1591

 texastownship.org/farmers-market

 7110 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo

Food and Ag Resource

Can-Do Kalamazoo Incubator

 269-492-0261

 candokalamazoo.org

 3501 Lake St, Kalamazoo

Breweries

Brite Eyes Brewing

 269-220-5001

 briteeyesbrewingco.com

 1156 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo

Saugatuck Brewing Kalamazoo

 269-382-2739

 saugatuckbrewing.com

 200 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo

 269-443-2444

 tableofcontentscafe.com

 3017 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo

The Bakewell Company

 269-459-8030

 thebakeweompany.com

 2725 E Milham Ave, Portage

WL Socialhouse

 269-343-9227

 wlsocialhouse.com

 161 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo

Education/Events

The Eclectic Kitchen

 269-547-0339

 chefchannon.com

 6924 Angling Rd, Portage

Retail Stores

People's Food Co-op

 269-342-5686

 pfckalamazoo.coop

 507 Harrison St, Kalamazoo

The Pantry On Tap

 269-978-6641

 thepantryontap.com

 7634 S Westnedge, Portage

Specialty Producers

Bert's Bakery

 269-349-2091

 bertsbakery.com

 4419 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo

DoughChicks

 269-832-8347

 doughchicks.com

 3501 Lake St, Kalamazoo

Grampa's Pastys & Pie Co

 269-370-5776

 grampaspastys.com

 6050 M-89, Richland

Papa's Peanut Brittle

Papa’s Brittle is comfort food renewed. This brittle melts in your mouth and is easy on the teeth. Try their 3 delectable flavors, Classic Peanut, Pecan, and Cashew.

 269-823-3030

 papasfavoritebrittle.com

 Kalamazoo

Sunhouse Greens

 269-290-1289

 sunhousegreens.com

 3114 Morgan St, Kalamazoo

Superior Fire Sauces & Spices

Food is Medicine! Superior Fire crafts tasty sauces and spice blends in small batches. Organic ingredients and no preservatives.

 269-330-7094

 polishfire.com

 P.O. Box 50902, Kalamazoo

West MI Pasta & Provisions

 616-730-2095

 westmichiganpastaandprovisions.com

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ST. JOSEPH

Farms

Corey Lake Orchards

 269-244-5690

 coreylakeorchards.com

 12147 Corey Lake Rd, Three Rivers

Joe's Farm

VAN BUREN

Farms

Better Way Farms

 betterwayfarms.com

 6072 105th Ave, South Haven

Brookeside Farms/ Fritz's Blueberries

 269-657-3500

 brooksidefarmsmi.com

 34448 44th Ave, Paw Paw

Craig Farms Katahdins

 269-528-1409

 craig.farm

Get our Pasture-Raised, Regenerative meats shipped right to your door. Shop our on-farm store, where we also sell eggs!

 269-312-4538

 joesfarm.us

 53323 Pulver Rd, Three Rivers

Farmers Market

Huss Project Farmer's Market

 269-244-6020

 hussproject.com

 1008 8th St, Three Rivers

 Paw Paw

Joe's BluesMoss Funnel Farms

 847-293-1690

 joesblueberries.com

 61687 34th Ave, Bangor

Schultz Fruitridge Farm

Farmers Market

True Blue Farms

Country Store

 269-434-8844

 theblueberrystore.com

 09589 County Rd 215, Grand Junction

Brewery

Sister Lakes Brewing Company

 269-332-5135

 sisterlakesbrewing.com

 92500 County Rd 690, Dowagiac

Retail Store

The Blueberry Store

 269-637-6322

 theblueberrystore.com

 525 Phoenix Rd, South Haven

Specialty Producer

Mattawan Artisan Creamery

 269-598-9291

 Mattawan Artisan Creamery

 22884 44th Ave, Mattawan

Grower of seasonal fruits and vegetables with many u-pick options. Come out to their farm and make some delicious family memories!

 269-668-3724

 schultzfruitridgefarms.com

 60139 County Rd 652, Mattawan

True Blue Farms

 269-434-6112

 theblueberrystore.com

 09548 County Rd 215, Grand Junction

Zazu Mushrooms

 574-339-2486

 zazumushrooms.com

 48868 24th St, Mattawan

SOUTHWEST

MICHIGAN IS A LEADER IN FARM-TO-TABLE EATING, ACCOUNTING FOR 6% OF ALL DIRECT FOOD SALES IN THE UNITED STATES.

fun fact

FIG OLD FASHIONED

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ oz Journeyman Field Rye

½ oz orange juice

¼ oz JD Barrel-Aged Bourbon Maple Syrup

Dash of JD Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Dehydrated orange wheel

DIRECTIONS

Build all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake.

Strain into ice filled cocktail glass and garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel.

JOURNEYMAN DISTILLERY Three Oaks Figs are used in the process of making the Field Rye!

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Michigan

Terroir in Southwest

NEIL DAVEY West x Southwest Michigan

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Local Food Coordinator

At Lemon Creek Fruit Farm and Winery in Berrien Springs, Kait Lemon works the same land her family first cultivated 160 years ago. When deciding to plant the area’s first Cabernet grapevines in the mid 1980’s, they didn’t do so without direction from Mother Nature.

“Great quality grapes are grown all along the west coast of Michigan, from southwest Berrien County up to the 45th parallel in Traverse City, which rests on the moraine of nutrient-rich soil left behind by the glacial outwash that occurred 10,000 years ago. The lake effect helps prevent frost from killing spring buds and keeps it warmer later in the year for later harvest, creating the perfect growing conditions for grapes,” explains Lemon.

A ride up the Blue Star Highway will take you to Fennville, the home of Modales Wines, where these ideal grape-growing conditions are highlighted by a regenerative view of soil health. Marketing manager Jamele Favorite says, “We work to revitalize the soil with sheep grazing to continue the long-term success of the vineyard. The farming techniques we use for longterm sustainability affect the soil, and can be tasted in the final glass.” Pride in the land is also exemplified in their winemaking technique. While most wineries import yeast, an important ingredient in any alcoholic beverage,

Modales is experimenting with wild fermentation, using the indigenous yeast already found on the vineyard, to double down on local flavor. In each glass of the Riesling made using this technique, “low intervention” allows for a high amount of terroir.

OLD-WORLD TRADITION ON NEW WORLD SOIL

In the Lake Michigan Shore and Fennville American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) of Southwest Michigan, wine drinkers can expect ‘old-world’ techniques, a term used to describe methods resulting in wines with low alcohol percentages and high acidic content, to accent great grape growing conditions. “Southwest Michigan is the closest to the old tradition of winemaking in the United States," says Jake Nivision, viticulturist at Domaine Berrien Cellars. “The greatest old-world wine techniques are embodied here.”

Old-world winemaking is nothing new to Jim Lester of Wyncroft Wines. His relationship with his vines started almost 40 years ago, crafting a Cabernet Sauvignon in 1983. Lester keeps it simple; “I was told it couldn’t be done, but grapes don’t adhere to political boundaries. You need great soil to make great grapes, to create extraordinary wine.”

Taste the terroir and the talent in Southwest Michigan with each glass of locally made wine. Find a winery destination in Southwest Michigan in our Find Food and Farms Directory.

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UPPER PENINSULA NORTHWEST NORTHEAST MID WEST SOUTHWEST SOUTHEAST HILLSDALE LENAWEE MONROE JACKSON WAYNE WASHTENAW LIVINGSTON OAKLAND MACOMB LAPEER ST. CLAIR Milford Highland Sylvan Lake Almont Metamora Lapeer Imlay City Ortonville Huntington Woods Grosse Point Woods Waterford Twp Pontiac Rochester Washington Macomb Sterling Heights Chesterfield Township St Clair Shores Ray Township Shelby Township China Twp Casco Port Huron Yale Imlay City Mayville Detroit Dearborn Romulus Belleville Royal Oak Clawson Berkley Troy Birmingham Plymouth Canton Ann Arbor Whitmore Lake Grass Lake Munith Ypsilanti Saline Manchester Jackson Hanover Albion Parma Litchfield Jonesville Pittsford Milan Britton Blissfield Tecumseh Cement City Hudson Monroe La Salle Riga Dexter South Lyon Chelsea Livonia Farmington Novi West Bloomfield Lincoln Park Taylor Westland Wayne Redford Northville Ferndale Grosse Ile Howell Brighton Southeast Michigan

Southeast

HILLSDALE

Farms

Ferry Farms

 517-214-3298

 ferry-farms.com

 9211 W Litchfield Rd, Litchfield

Mushroom Curiosity

 517-523-3916

 mushroomcuriosity.com

 10499 Day Rd, Pittsford

Brewery

Ramshackle Brewing Company

 517-826-5030

 ramshacklebrewing.com

 209 E Chicago St, Jonesville

Retail Store

Pleasant View Beef

 517-869-2300

 pleasantviewbeef.com

 4840 N Sand Lake Rd, Jonesville

JACKSON

Farms

EBMY Farm

 269-409-1675

 ebmyfarm.com/corn-maze

 15376 Erie Rd, Albion

Grow Jackson

 517-745-9805

 growjackson.org

 740 W Michigan Ave, Jackson

Norman's Gourmet Garlic

 517-531-3610

 normansgourmetgarlic.com

 11789 Devereaux Rd, Parma

Pregitzer Farm Market

 517-240-4600

 Pregitzer Farm Market

 6870 Territorial Rd, Munith

Rocky Oak Farms

 517-490-3902

 rockyoakfarms.com

 6850 Hoag Rd, Albion

Sol Microgreens

 517-960-9755

 solmicrogreensmi.com

 Jackson

Stella Matutina Farm

 734-445-8915

 stellamatutinafarm.com

 8780 Moeckel Rd, Grass Lake

Willow Garden

 517-499-8940

 willow-garden.com

 15491 Folks Rd, Hanover

Farmers Markets

Grand River Farmers Market

 517-414-2011

 jacksondda.org/grand-riverfarmers-market

 Corner of Louis Glick & Mechanic St, Jackson

Grass Lake Farmers Market

 grasslake.farmersmarket@gmail.com

 Grass Lake Farmers Market

 120 Brown St, Grass Lake

Fishery

Eagle Creek Fish Company

 248-381-4044

 eaglecreekfishcompany.com

 5883 W Michigan Ave, Jackson

Retail Store

Groveland Market

 517-459-6230

 grovelandmarket.com

 202 W Main St, Parma

LAPEER Farms

Ankley Family Farm

 ankleyfamilyfarm.com

 Ankley Family Farm

 6767 Clear Lake Rd, Imlay City

Brass Ring Beef

 248-765-7844

 Brass Ring Beef

 2883 Wilder Rd, Metamora

Brookwood Fruit Farm

Stony Croft Farms

 810-516-5339

 stonycroftfarms.com

 2343 Fish Lake Rd, Lapeer

Farmers Market

Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer

 810-882-8032

 historicfarmersmarketoflapeer.com

 272 N Court St, Lapeer

LENAWEE

Farms

Kapnick Orchards

 517-423-7419

 kapnickorchards.com

 4245 Rogers Hwy, Britton

Lane View Farm

 517-748-1431

 Lane View Farm

 13871 Lane Rd, Cement City

Restaurant

Nourish Juicery and Kitchen

 517-920-0433

 nourishjuiceryandkitchen.com

 636 W Adrian St, Blissfield

Specialty Producers

Harvest Chocolate

 harvestcraftchocolate.com

 Harvest Chocolate

 110 W Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh

Nature’s Legacy & Vitaspelt Brand by Purity Foods

 517-448-2050

 natureslegacyforlife.com

 417 S Meridian Rd, Hudson

LIVINGSTON

Farms

Cross W Ranch

 877-879-2915

 crosswranch.com

 3111 Pinckney Rd, Howell

Farmers Markets

Brighton Farmers Market

 810-819-7990

 brightoncoc.org

Brewery

Eternity Brewing

With 50 varieties of apples to choose from, there's sure to be something for everyone at this century old farm!

 810-798-8312

 brookwoodfruitfarm.com

 7845 Bordman Rd, Almont

 Municipal Parking Lot: 200 N First St, Brighton

Howell's Sunday

Farmers' Market

 517-546-3920

 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market

 Corner of State St and Clinton St, Howell

Eternity is a microbrewery and scratch kitchen restaurant dedicated to: "Everything Craft...Everything!" with their selection of unique craft beers and delicious food! Cheers!

 517-295-4904

 eternitybrewing.com

 4060 E Grand River Ave, Howell

Restaurant

Captain's ön Main

 517-505-0776

 Captian's ön Main

 423 W Main St, Brighton

Winery

Shiny Apple Wines

 517-242-3902

 shinyapplewines.com

 2588 Pinckney Rd, Howell

Specialty Producer

Good Sense Coffee Company

 810-355-2349

 goodsensecoffee.com

 Brighton

MACOMB Farms

Kutchey Family Farm

 586-267-6497

 kutcheyfamilyfarm.com

 17330 26 Mile Rd, Macomb

Lakeland Fresh Farms

A hydroponic farm on a mission to grow the safest, freshest, and tastiest produce for the local community to enjoy.

 810-304-3912

 lakelandfreshfarms.com

 Chesterfield Twp

Raven Oaks Farm

 ravenoaksfarm.com

 15155 29 Mile Rd, Washington

Westview Orchards & Winery

 586-752-3123

 westvieworchards.com

 65075 Van Dyke, Washington

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Farmers Market

Dodge Park Farmers Market

 586-446-2700

 sterling-heights.net/1236/ Dodge-Park-Farmers-Market

 Dodge Park: 40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights

Retail Store

Jarzyna Farms

Fine Meats & Deli

 586-781-6328

 jarzynafarms.com

 57000 Romeo Plank Rd, Ray Twp

Specialty Producers

Belledine's BBQ Sauce & Seasonings

 586-859-3831

 belledines.com

 St Clair Shores

DEER CAMP® Coffee Roasting Company & Outfitters

 586-983-8800

 deercampstore.com

 35279 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights

MONROE

Farms

Brost Farms

 734-755-1159

 brostfarms.com

 4424 N Custer Rd, Monroe

Goetz Greenhouse & Family Farm

 517-918-2387

 sites.google.com/site/ goetzgreenhouse

 8852 Goetz Rd, Riga

Kreps Apple Barn

 419-367-1066

 krepsapplebarn.com

 12500 Minx Rd, La Salle

Mr. Wizard's Hop Farm

 248-795-8940

 mrwizardshops.com

 2646 W Albain Rd, Monroe

Farmers Market

Monroe Farmers Market

 734-854-2991

 Farmersmarketmonroemi

 20 E Willow St, Monroe

Specialty Producer

Frenchtown Roasters

Agua Dulce Coffee and Tea

Wolgast Mushrooms

 586-994-9022

 wolgastmushrooms.com

 Berkley

Farmers Markets

Birmingham Farmers Market

Milford Farmers Market

 milfordfarmersmarket.org

 Milford Farmers Market

 115 E Liberty St, Milford

Oak Park Farmers Market

Built from passion, local coffee roastery, coffee and tea house with fresh made food menu and Michigan made products.

 734-682-5427

 frenchtownroasters.com

 114 W Front St, Monroe

OAKLAND

Farms

Bowers School Farm

 248-341-6475

 schoolfarm.org

 1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills

Chubb E. Acres Farm

 517-202-7989

 chubbeacresfarm.com

 Northville

Huff's Produce

 248-935-4140

 huffsproduce.com

 1460 W Wardlow Rd, Highland

Kit's Garden

 Kit's Garden

 Rochester Hills

Summer Dreams Farm

 summerdreamsfarm.com

 2745 S Sashabaw Rd, Ortonville

Sunny Squirrel Herb Farm

 etsy.com/shop/sunnysquirrelfarm

 Sunny Squirrel Farm LLC

 15221 Northfield Blvd, Oak Park

The Mushroom Hub

Shop fresh produce, specialty foods, and artisan goods from local vendors. Enjoy live music and events all season at this top-rated market!

 248-530-1200

 allinbirmingham.com/ farmersmarket

 660 N Old Woodward, Birmingham

Clawson Sunday Summer Park Market

 248-259-6208

 Clawson Summer Sunday Park Market

 1080 N Custer Ave, Clawson

Downtown Rochester Farmers Market

Come shop fresh, local food, see live music, and more! SNAP/ EBT and Double Up accepted.

 248-691-2357

 oakparkmi.gov

 13701 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park (Oak Park High School)

Oakland County Farmers Market

The Mushroom Hub is an everything fungi source offering guidance on all things mushrooms and truffles.

 833-993-8644

 themushhub.com

 4907 Leafdale Blvd, Royal Oak

A favorite Saturday destination, supporting local farmers, specialty food makers and special events. Sat 8am-1pm May-Oct, EBT accepted.

 248-656-0060

 downtownrochestermi.com

 E 3rd and Water St, Rochester

Farmington Farmers & Artisan Market

The market provides grower-direct fresh produce and flowers. It is a community hub with programs and events year round.

 248-858-5495

 Oakland County Farmers Market

 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Twp

Ortonville Farmers Market

 248-245-2933

 Ortonville Farmers Market

 476 Mill St, Ortonville

Royal Oak Farmers Market

 248-246-3276

 romi.gov/1533/Farmers-Market

 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak

Troy Farmers Market

Saturday life in a Michigan small town brings a dozen local farms, food artisans, makers & musicians to the heart of Farmington.

 248-971-5882

 farmingtonfarmersmarket.com

 33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington

Highland Farmers Market

 248-887-7200

 highlandfarmmarket.com

 Corner of Milford Rd & M59

Shop fresh produce & specialty foods from local vendors plus food truck & music every Friday from 11am - 3pm.

 248-524-1147

 troymi.gov/farmersmarket

 Jeanne M Stine Community Park: 241 Town Center Dr, Troy

SOUTHEAST

Southeast

OAKLAND (cont.)

Restaurants

Madam

 248-283-4200

 daxtonhotel.com/food-drink

 298 S Old Woodward Ave, Detroit

Monarch Market Cafe

 248-808-6881

 monarchmc.com

 10099 W Eleven Mile Rd, Huntington Woods

Planthropie

 248-839-5640

 planthropie.com

 135 Pierce St, Birmingham

Sweetgreen

 248-920-9040

 sweetgreen.com

 167 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham

Sylvan Table

 248-369-3360

 sylvantable.com

 1819 Inverness St, Sylvan Lake

Toast Birmingham

 248-258-6278

 toastbirmingham.com

 203 Pierce St, Birmingham

Retail Stores

Dolcetto Cheese & Specialty Goods

 248-957-9581

 dolcettofarmington.com

 33041 Grand River Ave, Farmington

Essence on Main

 248-942-4949

 essenceonmain.com

 4 S Main St, Clarkston

Greener Pastures Market

 734-757-4209

 greener-pastures-market.business.site

 21202 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon

Sprout Fresh Food Store

 248-221-7500

 micah6community.com/food

 580 W Huron St, Pontiac

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

Specialty Producers

2 Dogs Hot Sauce

 2dogshotsauce@gmail.com

 2dogshotsauce.com

 Ferndale

Cool Jacks

Vermicomposting

Michigan Soil Works

 248-938-9311

 michigansoilworks.com

 Novi

ST. CLAIR

Farms

Hulett Farms "The Corn Man"

 810-984-5057

 Hulett's Farm

 3511 Pine Grove Ave, Port Huron

Maple Creek Farm

 810-304-3031

 maplecreekfarm.com

 11841 Speaker Rd, Yale

Cardinal Farms

Using fresh local ingredients to hand craft happiness in the form of 2 cookies and a scoop of ice cream.

 248-706-6045

 cooljacks.com

 Ferndale

Freekeh Harvest

 freekehharvest.com

 Freekeh Harvest

Great Lakes Pot Pies

 248-266-1160

 greatlakespotpies.com

 809 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson

Karma Wellness Kitchen

 248-476-7682

 karmawellnesskitchen.com

 Farmington Hills

Mel's Toffee

 248-496-0186

 michelle@melstoffee.com

 melstoffee.com

Recipes 4a Reason

Artisanal Soups

 248-639-9730

 r4r.health

 Highland

Salads For Life

 313-247-2236

 salads4life.com

 Royal Oak

Stella's Artisan Nuts

 508-740-7338

 Stella's Artisan Nuts

 South Lyon

The Property Farms and McCallum’s Orchard & Cider Mill

 810-327-6394

 thepropertyfarms.com

 5697 Harris Rd, Grant Twp

Pankiewicz Cider Mill & Farm Market

 586-727-9051

 Pankiewicz Cider Mill

 10387 Lindsey Rd, Casco

Rolling Ridge Farms

 810-338-6746

 rollingridgefarms.net

 Imlay City

Sharkar Fam

 810-499-2386

 sharkarfarm.com

 5234 Meisner, China Twp

WASHTENAW Farms

Becky's Birds and Bees

 734-780-7101

 beckysbirdsandbees.com

 6010 Marshall Rd, Dexter

Blue Spring Farm

 734-761-5770

 bluespringfarm.net

 4710 Stein Rd, Ann Arbor

Your local farm for organically grown produce and flowers, farmbased education, CSA, farm-to-table dinners and more!

 517-902-3847

 cardinal-farms.com

 9552 Wall Gene Rd, South Lyon

Country Valley Farm

 countryvalleyinfo@gmail.com

 countryvalleyfarm.com

 Ann Arbor

Donahee Farms

 734-678-0782

 donaheefarms.com

 6055 Tower Rd, Plymouth

Gateway Farm

 810-354-5154

 gatewayfarmplymouth.com

 10665 Joy Rd, Plymouth

Good Neighbor Farm

 goodneighborfarma2.com

 Good Neighbor Farm

 4400 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor

Green Things Farm Collective

 734-772-1418

 greenthingsfarm.com

 3825 Nixon Rd, Ann Arbor

Jacob's Fresh Farm

 517-250-1222

 jacobsfreshfarm.com

 475 N Fletcher Rd, Dexter

Majer Family Farms

 majerfamilyfarms.com

 Majer Family Farms

 7015 Spencer Rd, Whitmore Lake

Manchester Blooms

 734-395-4460

 manchesterblooms.com

 10722 Bethel Church Rd, Manchester

Nature and Nurture Seeds

 734-929-0802

 natureandnurtureseeds.com

 7100 Marshall Rd, Dexter

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Noggle Farms

 734-433-6195

 nogglefarms.com

 15326 Kuhl Rd, Manchester

Old Brick Farm

 734-260-1540

 oldbrickfarm.net

 17410 Heim Rd, Chelsea

Sabbath Farm

We The People Opportunity Farm

 734-757-5067

 wtpof.org

 1301 S Harris Rd, Ypsilanti

Wiard's Orchards & Country Fair

Dixboro Farmers' Market

 734-619-7967

 dixborofarmersmarket.org

 5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor

Pittsfield Township Farmers Market

Restaurants

Biercamp

 734-995-2437

 bier-camp.com

 1643 S State St, Ann Arbor

Detroit Street Filling Station

 734-224-8262

 thelunchrooma2.com

 300 Detroit St, Ann Arbor

Fresh Forage

 734-887-6655

 freshforage.com

Sabbath Farm seeks to bless their neighbors, animals, and the Earth that they have been gifted to steward. Their offerings include pastured meats, eggs, honey, and more.

 248-238-8327

 sabbath.farm

 6929 Jennings Rd, Ann Arbor

S&S Produce

 734-660-9281

 ssfamilyproduce.com

 11592 Plank Rd, Milan

Tantré Farm

 734-475-4323

 tantrefarm.com

 2510 Hayes Rd, Chelsea

The Farm at St Joe's

 734-712-4667

 stjoesfarm.org

 5557 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti

The Farm on Jennings

 734-239-9200

 thefarmonjennings.com

 6900 Jennings Rd, Ann Arbor

Unique Garden

 248-981-2616

 uniquegarden87@gmail.com

 Ypsilanti Twp

Vestergaard Farms

 734-929-2875

 vestergaardfarms.com

 4408 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor

Washtenaw Meats

 413-548-4444

 washtenawmeats.com

 Dexter

100 acres of fun with apple picking, a country store, cider mill, corn maze, fire engines & hayrides, petting farm, mini golf, 5 haunted houses, & more!

 734-482-7744

 wiards.com

 5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti

Willow Run Acres

 734-717-4849

 willowrunacres.com

 111 S Wallace Blvd, Ypsilanti

Zilke Vegetable Farm & Kitchen

 734-508-7033

 zilkevegetablefarm.com

 12491 Carpenter Rd, Milan

Farmers Markets

Ann Arbor Farmers Market

 734-794-6255

 a2gov.org/market

 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor

Chelsea Farmers Market

 734-593-6806

 chelseafarmersmkt.org

 Wed:1010 S Main St, Chelsea Sat: 304 Main St, Chelsea

Dexter Farmers Market

 734-426-8303

 dextermi.gov/community/ farmers_market.php

 3233 Alpine St, Dexter

Dexter Winter Farmers Market

 734-834-3229

 dextermarket.com

 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter

Celebrating 10 years! Friendly all-local market, with free kids’ crafts, live music, & online ordering.

SNAP/Double Up gladly accepted!

 734-822-2121

 pittsfield-mi.gov/farmersmarket

 6201 W Michigan Ave (corner of Platt & Michigan), Ann Arbor

Saline Farmers Market

 734-681-0860

 cityofsaline.org/departments/ farmers_market

 100 S Ann Arbor St, Parking Lot #4, Saline

Westside Farmers Market

 313-231-2046

 westsidefarmersmarket.com

 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor

West Willow Farmers Market

 248-981-2616

 West Willow Farmers Market

 2057 Tyler Rd, Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti Farmers Markets

 734-707-1795

 growinghope.net/programs/ farmers-markets/ypsilanti

 Sat: 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti

Breweries

Erratic Ale Co.

 734-545-6913

 erraticale.com

 8080 Grand St, Ste 3, Dexter

Unity Vibration Kombucha

 734-277-4063

 unityvibrationkombucha.com

 93 Ecourse Rd, Ypsilanti

Food Hub

Washenaw Food Hub

 734-385-6748

 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor

 5060 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor

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

Meadery/Cidery

Bløm Mead + Cider

 734-548-9729

 drinkblom.com

 100 S 4th Ave #110, Ann Arbor

Retail Stores

Agricole Farm Stop

 734-562-2840

 agricolefarmstop.com

 118 N Main St, Chelsea

Argus Liberty Cafe and Market

 734-213-2200

 argusfarmstop.com

 325 W Liberty, Ann Arbor

Argus Packard Market

 734-997-5448

 argusfarmstop.com/foodhub

 1226 Packard St, Ann Arbor

Carosello Pasta

 734-253-2315

 carosellopasta.com

 3126 Broad St, Dexter

Fustini's Oils and Vinegars

 734-213-1110

 fustinis.com

 407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor

People's Food Co-op

 734-994-9174

 peoplesfood.coop

 216 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor

85 SOUTHEAST

More local listings on the next pages

Southeast

WASHTENAW (cont.)

Retail Stores

TeaHaus

 734-622-0460

 teahaus.com

 200-204 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor

Ypsilanti Food Co-op and Bakery

 734-483-1520

 ypsifoodcoop.org

 312 N River St, Ypsilanti

Zingerman's Delicatessen

 734-663-3354

 zingermansdeli.com

 422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor

Vermicomposting

WormCycle

 877-734-4879

 wormcycle.com

 9721 Brookville Rd, Plymouth

Specialty Producers

Ann Arbor Tortilla Factory

 888-479-3587

 annarbortortilla.com

 727 W Ellsworth Rd, #6, Ann Arbor

Arbor Teas

 734-994-7698

 arborteas.com

 1342 N Main St, Ste 1, Ann Arbor

Damian's Craft Meats

 517-414-4828

 damianscraftmeats.com

 Ann Arbor

Little Diablo Salsa

 855-725-7248

 littlediablosalsa.com

 Whitmore Lake

Mindo Chocolate Makers

 734-660-5636

 mindochocolate.com

 206 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor

Nutty Biscotti

 734-273-9548

 nuttybiscotti.com

 Ypsilanti

Raterman Bread

 ratermanbread.com

 @ratermanbread

 8080 Grand St, Ste 1B, Dexter

Shareden Sweet Confections

 877-733-6637

 sscmacarons.com

 Ypsilanti

Smokey Michigan

 734-660-7565

 smokeymichigan.com

 Chelsea

Stone House Oven

WAYNE Farms

Adamah Farm

Central Detroit

 313-873-0064

 centraldetroit.farm

 8500 2nd Ave, Detroit

Brightmoor Flower Farm

 313-420-8743

 brightmoorflowerfarm.com

 Detroit

Greenznthingz

 greenznthingz2022@gmail.com

 @greenznthingz

Green Boots Veteran Community Horticultural Gardens and Marketplace

 313-631-0900

 13500 Southfield Rd, Detroit

Jim and Peter's Farm

 jimandpetersfarm.com

 Jim and Peter's Farm

Stone House Oven's customdesigned shortbread cookie favors give a personalized touch to every event. The possibilities are endless.

 734-276-5083

 stonehouseoven.com

 Chelsea

Vertex Coffee Roasters

 734-780-7060

 vertex-coffee.com

 1335 S University Ave, Ann Arbor

Wonderland Cookies

 734-531-9015

 wonderlandcookie.com

 4911 Hickory Pointe Blvd, Ypsilanti

Zingerman's Bakehouse

Brother Nature Farm

 313-914-0031

 brothernatureproduce.com

 2913 Rosa Parks, Detroit

City Commons CSA

 citycommonscsa.com

 @citycommonscsa

 Detroit

Community Grown Gardens

 517-410-3315

 communitygrowngardens.org

 21803 W River Rd, Grosse Ile

CWO Farms

 cwofarmsinc@gmail.com

 cornwineoil.com

 2080 Virginia Park, Detroit

Detroit Hives

 248-808-8467

 detroithives.org

 9336 E Warren Ave, Detroit

D-Town Farm

 313-345-3663

 Detroit

Keep Growing DetroitGrown in Detroit

 313-656-4769

 detroitagriculture.net

 1445 Adelaide St, Detroit

Klassic Mobile Gardens

 313-523-7046

 klassicmobilegardens.com

 15211 Mack Ave, Detroit

Michael B. Anthony Floral Design & Flower Farm

 313-215-7251

 michaelbanthony.com

 1600 Clay St, Detroit

Motor City Micros

 motorcitymicros.com

 @motorcitymicros

 Grosse Pointe Woods

Motor City Micro Farm

 248-660-0843

 motorcitymicrofarm.com

 10090 W Chicago, Detroit

An artisan bakery with a retail shop, cake studio, and baking school!

Grain, milk, honey, sugar, & apples are among their list of MI-sourced ingredients.

 734-761-2095

 zingermansbakehouse.com

 3711 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor

 dbcfsn.org

 14027 W Outer Dr, Detroit

Dulce Diamante Gardens

 313-461-1039

 Dulce Diamante Gardens

 6578 John Kronk St, Detroit

Featherstone Garden

 704-996-3711

 featherstonegarden.com

 4178 Lakepointe St, Detroit

Fennigan's Farms

 313-365-0530

 fennigansfarms.com

 Detroit

Fisheye Farms

 fisheyefarms.com

 2334 Buchanan, Detroit

Gateway Farm

 810-354-5154

 gatewayfarmplymouth.com

 10665 Joy Rd W, Plymouth

MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

 oftp@msu.edu

 canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_ training_program

 Keep Growing Detriot

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

Open Air Farms

 openairfarmsdetroit.com

 Detroit

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Peace Tree Parks

 313-282-0135

 peacetreeparks.org

 3781 14th St, Detroit

Piggly Petals Flower Farm

 734-787-7341

 pigglypetalsflowerfarm.com

 46000 Harris Rd, Belleville

Planted Detroit

Dearborn Summer Market

 downtowndearborn.org/events/ farmers-artisans-market

 22060 W Village Dr, Dearborn

E. Warren Farmers Market

 ewarren.org/market

 16835 E Warren, Detroit

Eastern Market

 313-833-9300

 easternmarket.org

 2934 Russell St, Detroit

Hope Village Farmers Market

 313-403-6240

 hopevillagecdc.org/farmersmarket

Rescue MI Nature Now

 313-312-6691

 rescuenaturenow.org

 19984 Derby, Detroit

Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market

 313-581-7773

 joysouthfield.org/what-we-do/ farmers-market

 18900 Joy Rd, Detroit

Sylhet Farmers Market

 313-327-4728

 onenewhumanitycdc.org/ sylhetfarm

 12818 Joseph Campau, Detroit

Coriander Kitchen and Farm

 313-338-9466

 corianderkitchenandfarm.com

 14601 Riverside Blvd, Detroit

Detroit Soul

Planted Detroit grows baby greens, microgreens, & herbs indoors in Detroit. Subscribe for free delivery of local greens.

 313-784-9552

 planteddetroit.com

 1000 Mt Elliott St, Detroit

Rising Pheasant Farms

 313-447-1522

 risingpheasantfarms.com

 Detroit

Sanctuary Farms

 sanctuaryfarming.com

 @sanctuary.farms

 3171 Lakeview St, Detroit

Sunset Harvest Farm

 313-401-6438

 sunsetharvestfarm.net

 13930 Elwell Rd, Belleville

UGAMI Farm

 313-782-3470

 ugamienterprises@gmail.com

 4893 Fernwood, Detroit

Farmers Markets

Belleville Farmers Market

 734-558-5368

 bellevillecentralbusinesscommunity.com

 Main & 4th St, Belleville

Brightmoor Artisans

Farmers Market

 313-437-1057

 brightmoorartisans.org/ farmers-market

 22735 Fenkell Ave, Detroit

Canton Farmers Market

 734-394-5375

 canton-mi.org/496/farmersmarket

 500 N Ridge Rd, Canton

 14150 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit

Inkster Task Force

Farmers Market

 734-787-3883

 itffarmersmarket.org

 27020 Michigan Ave, Inkster

Lincoln Park Farmers Market

 313-427-0443

 lpfarmersmarket.org

 1661 Fort St, Lincoln Park

Northwest Detroit Farmers Market

Westland Farmers & Artisan Market

 734-326-7222

 Westland Farmers Market

 1901 N Carlson, Westland

Food A gency

Taste the Diaspora Detroit

 tastethediaspora.com

 Taste the Diaspora Detroit

 Detroit

Restaurants

Baobab Fare

Soul food cooked homestyle and prepared when ordered for a fresh, delicious meal. Fish, Chicken, Ribs, sides and more!

 313-366-5600

 detroitsoul.net

 14300 E Jefferson, Detroit

FOLK

 313-742-2672

 folkdetroit.com

 1701 Trumbull Ave, Detroit

ima izakaya

The Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market is one of the largest neighborhood-based markets and offers a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, and more.

 313-387-4732

 Northwest Detroit Farmers Market

 18445 Scarsdale St, Detroit

Palmer Park Farmers Market

 313-757-2751

 peopleforpalmerpark.org/ farmers-market.html

 SW Corner of 7 Mile & Woodward

Plymouth Community Farmers Market

 734-453-1540

 plymouthmich.org

 736 Penniman Ave, Plymouth

Redford Township Market at the Marquee

 313-387-2504

 redfordtwp.com/237/Marquee

 15145 Beech Daly, Redford Township

Baobab Fare is an East African restaurant and marketplace whose menu features rich Burundi food made from the heart.

 313-265-3093

 baobabfare.com

 6568 Woodward Ave, Ste 100, Detroit

Breadless

 eatbreadless.com

 2761 E Jefferson, Detroit

Brooklyn Street Local

 313-262-6547

 brooklynstreetlocal.com

 1266 Michigan Ave, Detroit

Chef Greg's

SOUL "N" The Wall

 313-861-0331

 Chef Greg's SOUL "N" The Wall

 10009 Curtis St, Detroit

Cibo Modern Mediterranean

 313-733-0300

 cambriadetroit.com

 600 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit

A Japanese-inspired/Detroit-born eatery featuring signature ramen soups, noodles, dumplings, small plates, fine sake and cocktails.

 313-306-9485

 imaizakaya.com

 2100 Michigan Ave, Detroit

Marrow Butcher Shop and Restaurant

 313-652-0200

 marrowdetroit.com

 8044 Kercheval Ave, Detroit

Pink Flamingo To Go

 313-826-1454

 pinkflamingotogo.com

 17740 Woodward Ave, Detroit

Saffron de Twah

 586-359-6138

 saffrondetwah.com

 7636 Gratiot Ave, Detroit

The Congregation Detroit

 313-307-5518

 thecongregationdetroit.com

 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit

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Trap Vegan

 313-340-2988

 trapvegan.com

 20198 Livernois, Detroit

What's the Dill

 313-646-9040

 stuffmypickles.com

 4088 W McNichols Rd, Detroit

Catering

Experience Relish

 experiencerelish.com

 Detroit

Distillery

Detroit City Distillery

 313-656-4528

 detroitcitydistillery.com

 2462 Riopelle St, Detroit

Retail Stores

Americana Foods

Seasons Market & Cafe

 313-462-2022

 seasonsmarketdetroit.com

 4125 2nd Ave, Detroit

Sprout House Natural Foods Market

 313-331-3200

 sprouthousemarket.com

 15233 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park

The Mushroom Hub

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters

 313-338-3515

 docr.coffee

 1220 Griswold St, Detroit

Detroit Food Academy

 313-855-5052

 smallbatchdetroit.com

 4444 2nd Ave, Detroit

Detroit Jerky LLC

 detroitjerkyllc.com

 @detroit_jerky

 Plymouth

Fraser Tea

 734-437-0808

 frasertea.com

 Livonia

Artisan rolled and sheeted egg pasta with fillings made from scratch in-house; available at specialty retailers and restaurants since 1989.

 734-453-4555

 mamamuccispasta.com

 7676 Ronda Dr, Canton

Midtown Composting

 313-777-2323

 midtowncomposting.com

The Mushroom Hub features delicious culinary mushrooms and truffles. Join us in Midtown and let's chat mushrooms.

 833-993-8644

 themushhub.com

 4240 Cass Ave #104, Canfield Detroit

Incubator Kitchen

Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen

 734-456-9005

 proudmittenkitchen.com

 650 Church St, Plymouth

Your neighborhood supermarket that has everything you need. The Americana Foods family is here for yours!

 313-837-1999

 americanafood.net

 15041 Plymouth Rd, Detroit

DeVries & Co.

 313-568-7777

 devries1887.com

 2468 Market St, Detroit

Neighborhood Grocery

 neighborhood-grocery.com

 Neighborhood Grocery

 500 Manistique St, Detroit

Rivertown Market

 313-259-6200

 rivertownmarket.com

 1475 E Jefferson, Detroit

Ronnie's Meats

 313-566-5471

 ronniesmeats.com

 1429 Gratiot, Detroit

Online Farmers Markets

Deeply Rooted Produce

 313-949-3226

 deeplyrootedproduce.com

 Detroit

GOODPLUCK

 goodpluck.com

 Delivery service

Specialty Producers

Aunt Nee's

 877-286-8633

 auntnees.com

 Detroit

Better Detroit Brownie Co.

 313-597-7888

 betterdetroitbrownies.com

 17178 Livernois, Detroit

Chef Carter's Jerk Marinades, Sauces, and Spice Line

 chefschoicecatering.com

 @carternoles_cnote

 Westland

Good Cakes and Bakes

 60 E Milwaukee St #2156, Detroit

Momento Gelato and Coffee

 313-974-6054

 momentogelato.com

 2120 Trumbull St, Detroit

Nakee Butter

Born and raised in Detroit, Good Cakes and Bakes is proud to share their delightfully sweet scratchmade organic and vegan baked goods with the community.

 313-468-9915

 goodcakesandbakes.com

 19363 Livernois, Detroit

James Oliver Coffee

 313-765-9505

 jamesolivercoffee.com

 1236 Michigan Ave, Detroit

Jetta's Gourmet Popcorn

 313-372-8808

 jettasgourmetpopcorn.com

 Detroit

DID YOU KNOW?

 nakee.co

 @nakeebutter

 Detroit

Nu Deli

 248-885-0348

 thenudeli.com

 TheNuDeli

Peach and Honey Cake Bars

 peachandhoneybakes.com

 @peachandhoneycakebars

 Plymouth

Rhythm & Blue Juice Company

 313-442-2402

 rhythmandbluejuice.com

 17864 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe

Strauss Brothers

 248-270-8152

 straussbrothers.com

 2478 Riopelle St, Detroit

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Growing stronger communities.

When your dreams for your small business are bigger than your space, it takes innovation, and maybe a little boost as you launch into your next steps.

We are proud to support kitchen incubators across Michigan, providing space for food businesses to grow. Together we can cultivate healthy, thriving communities. That’s the power in all of us. Visit

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Incubator Kitchens in Southeast Michigan

“Hospitality is about sharing. I want to share and help people’s lives be better and sweeter,” says Claudia Morales, owner of Nutty Biscotti. Morales started her business after 20 years of making biscotti for family and friends.

Like Morales, all food entrepreneurs are driven by passion and belief in their products excellence, but how does that passion turn into a functional business? Behind every food business is a maker who has secured a license and production space, balanced books, marketed their product, and performed countless to-dos; each step required for business ownership contributes to a high barrier to entry.

“I suggest looking at their own weak points first, because finding a way to mitigate the things we aren’t good at right from the outset can make or break a business. Also, know that operating a food business has as much to do with problem-solving as it does with food production.”

Bee Mayhew, Growing Hope

Seeking to mitigate this barrier, a network of incubator kitchens across Southeast Michigan, including Proud Mitten Kitchen, Growing Hope, Eastern Market’s Detroit Kitchen Connect Program (EM’s DKC program), and others, supports budding food businesses. An incubator kitchen is a shared commercial kitchen space which accommodates early-stage food entrepreneurs. Incubator kitchen managers seek individuals who are “prepared, have a compelling product, passion & spirit and a strong motivation level,” says Christine Quane, manager of EM’s DKC program. Beyond their incubator space, EM’s DKC program partners with

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Ypsilanti

Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen offers startup food businesses affordable rates and a kitchen ecosystem focused on collaboration to accelerate growth. They are launching an OCED funded business activator program which provides 1:1 coaching and significant monetary support for business growth.

Plymouth

Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen is an affordable commercial kitchen, assembly, packaging, and baking space which supports food businesses at various stages of growth. Recently, they launched the Culinary Concepts teaching kitchen, a community cooking school.

Detroit

Eastern Market’s Detroit Kitchen Connect Program provides accessible, reliable spaces for local entrepreneurs to process high-quality food products in a diverse and collaborative community environment. Anyone interested in starting or growing a food business is welcome to attend DKC’s open monthly course: How to Get Started in a Commercial Kitchen.

other kitchens across Metro Detroit, assisting them with client connection and onboarding. EM has an accelerator kitchen program that connects makers with individual production space, co-packers, and distributors.

Catherine Spencer of Beara Bakes started her baked goods business out of her home. “Every surface of our counter was covered with baked goods,” she shares. “We quickly realized we can’t do this [without more space]!” The support of Growing Hope has not only given her physical space, but helped Spencer double her sales. Humaira Arain of Peach & Honey Bakes has experienced similar support from Proud Mitten Kitchen, which continually adjusts to her business needs, providing storage for large equipment and connecting her with resources.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of business planning before starting; creating a business plan, doing a breakeven analysis, understanding production, packaging and food costs, and starting out with a solid understanding and practice of bookkeeping. There are many business support organizations in this city that are waiting and willing to help; build that network out before starting.”

Christine Quane, Detroit Kitchen Connect

Incubator kitchens not only provide space and resources, but also a collaborative community

of industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs. Scott Eatmon of Detroit Jerky considers this community essential. “Choose the kitchen with the strongest community who are willing to be open and share resources,” he advises.

“A food business cannot just be a hobby or passion project. It’s important to know whether or not a business has gained traction. Our biggest resource is each other. Learn how to collaborate and build strategically.”

Marlo Bendon, Proud Mitten

Kitchen managers are dedicated to building these environments and are considered key advocates and mentors. As Bee Mayhew, Kitchen Manager at Growing Hope shares, “I like to think that my own level of experience and honesty about the reality of owning a small restaurant is useful for many folks here. I’m an enthusiastic supporter and love finding ways to make different situations work.” This mentorship and connection in a supportive space equips food businesses to succeed. Marlo Bendon, Manager of Proud Mitten, sums up the unique mission of incubator kitchens in her mantra: Cook. Create. Collaborate.

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NABO Turnips

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Mushrooms CEBOLLA Onions

Parsnips

Peas CHILE

COLES

REPOLLO

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CHICHAROS

Peppers PAPAS Potatoes CALABAZA Pumpkins

RÁBANOS Radishes

SUECO Rutabaga

VERDES Salad Greens

ESPINACA Spinach

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Produce in storage

JERK SEASONING

1 Tbsp allspice

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp dried thyme

½ tsp dried ginger

2 Tbsp garlic powder

2 tsp salt

1 ½ tsp cayenne

1 tsp paprika

RASTA PASTA

PASTA INGREDIENTS

1 acorn squash or

2 medium delicata squashes

1 lb penne pasta

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

½ green pepper, diced

½ red pepper, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

5 oz baby spinach

2 Tbsp fresh thyme

¼ cup vegetable stock

5 green onions, sliced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup parmesan, grated

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Jerk seasoning: combine all spices to make the seasoning blend. Cut squash in half, scraping out seeds and any fibrous flesh and cut into 1 inch slices. Acorn and delicata squash have thin flavorful skin, which means it doesn’t have to be peeled.

Place squash in large bowl, toss with olive oil and 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning. Transfer squash to baking sheet and roast until golden brown on the bottom, about 12 minutes. Flip the squash and return to oven for another 12–20 minutes or until tender.

Prepare the pasta: boil well-salted water in a pot over high heat. Add pasta and cook to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a separate heavy pan, add butter over medium heat, sauté bell peppers with half of the green onions until peppers are barely softened, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about another minute.

Season the peppers with 2-3 tablespoons of the jerk seasoning. Add thyme, heavy cream, spinach and stock. Bring to a simmer then add in Parmesan. Once Parmesan has been incorporated, add cooked pasta and squash.

Garnish dish with remaining green onion.

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