2024 Michigan Local Food Guide

Michigan's guide to local farms, farmers markets, restaurants, beer, wine and specialty producers

2024 SUMMER MUSIC LINEUP

BELLAIRE BEER GARDEN

4/26 - Anniversary Pre-Party: Reggie Smith & The Pre Party

4/27 - 20th Anniversary Party! 11am-11pm

5/24 - Beer Garden Kickoff! Dig A Pony

5/25 - Austin Benzing Band

5/26 - Nathan Walton & The Remedy

5/31 - Pajamas

6/1 - The Sleeping Gypsies

6/7 - Whiskey Charmers

6/8 - YHE StyleGuides

6/14 - Brett Mitchell & The Marsupials

6/15 - Chris Michaels Band

6/20 - The Claudettes

6/21 - Hatchwing Rider

6/22 - Kyle Brown & The Human Condition

6/28 - Heart of Gold Band

6/29 - Mike Struwin Band

6/30 - The Outfit

7/1 - Hannah Rose Graves

7/2 - Earth Radio

7/3 - King Possum

7/4 - Charlie Millard

7/5 - Elizabeth Reed

7/6 - Distant Stars

7/12 - Moss Manor

7/13 - Mega Weedge

7/19 - Lighting Matches

7/20 - Grace Theisen

7/26 & 27 - Sprout and the Orange

8/2 - Luke Winslow-King

8/3 - Luke Woltanski Band

8/9 - 1000 Watt Prophets

8/10 - Birdie Country

8/16 - Steve Leaf & Co. present Weezer's Blue Album

8/17 - Pocket Watch

8/23 - Tim Jones wsg StoneFolk

8/24 - Kanin Wren's "Taylor Swift Experience"

8/30 - HWT

8/31 - DaVeonce & the Funk Gang

ELK RAPIDS PULL BARN

5/25 - Serita's Black Rose Duo

5/26 - Randy Reszka

5/31 - David Lawston

6/1 - Flylite Gemini

6/2 - Alex Teller & Ben Traverse

6/7 - Ethan Bott

6/8 - Short's Fest

6/9 - Blair Miller

6/14 - Third Degree

6/15 - Keith Scott

6/16 - Jen Sygit

6/21 - Jeff Socia

6/22 - Headwaters Band

6/23 - David Lawston

6/27 - Spencer Hollenbeck

6/28 - Gemini Moon

6/29 - Old Mission Fiddlevine

6/30 - Jazz Quartet

7/1 - Spencer Hollenbeck

7/2 - Steve Brown

7/3 - Brian McCosky

7/5 - Keith Scott

7/6 - Real Ingredients

7/7 - Highway North

7/9 - Petko Music

7/10 - Mulebone

7/12 - Jen Sygit

7/13 - Jazz Cabbage

7/14 - Pete Fetters

7/17 - Alex Teller

7/18 - Blair Miller

7/20 - Botala

7/ 21 - DJ Clark

7/25 - Porcelain Train

7/27 - Alex Teller & Ben Traverse

7/31 - Earth Radio

8/1 - Headwaters Band

8/2 - Old Mission Fiddlevine

8/3 - Botala

8/4 - Keith Scott

8/8 - Spencer Hollenbeck

8/9 - The Groove Suns

8/10 - Real Ingredients

8/11 - Jen Sygit

8/15 - Blair Miller

8/16 - Jeff Socia

8/17 - Brian McCosky

8/18 - Randy Reszka

8/23 - Porcelain Train

8/24 - DJ Clark

8/25 - Gemini Moon

8/30 - Keith Scott

8/31 - Flylite Gemini

STORIES WORTH CELEBRATING

STAYMAKER AT JOURNEYMAN - THREE OAKS, MI

The Featherbone Factory, once home to Warren’s “Staymakers,” has been revitalized. The original maple floor and barn wood have been preserved, while evidence of its industrial roots can be found throughout the building. Journeyman honors E.K. Warren and toasts to the people of Three Oaks, hard work, and entrepreneurship. PRIDE OF PLACE IS WORTH PRESERVING.

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ThROWback TO when we were 20!

In honor of Taste the Local Difference's 20th anniversary, here's a throwback to when our team members were 20 years old.

Carrie Hause Digital Marketing Specialist

Casey Cafego Marketing and Design Specialist

Christina Marbury Marketing Director

Claire Butler Content Strategy Specialist

Emily Row Media and Brand Manager

Grace Gamble Operations Manager

Hajar Dallal Social Media Specialist

Jackie Senske Marketing and Media Sales Manager

Jodi Triech Owner

Karey Stid Customer Success Strategist

Neil Davey Southern Michigan Regional Account Specialist

Tricia Phelps Chief Executive Officer

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We first acknowledge that all of Michigan is the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands and waters of Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabeg - the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. In offering this land acknowledgment, we affirm Indigenous sovereignty, history, and experiences.

Taste the Local Difference ® is a local food marketing agency specializing in effective strategies for agriculture, food, and beverage producers.

We believe in uplifting these purpose-driven and passionate entrepreneurs to tell their stories, find loyal customers, and build successful, well-connected businesses.

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COVE R PHO TO Taylor Higgins

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THIS GUIDE IS PUBLISHED BY Taste t he Local Difference info@localdifference.org localdifference.o rg localfoodmarketing.com

Taste the Local Difference is owned by JodyCo, LLC.

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Dear Readers,

Buying local food is a simple concept, but in reality, the work required to make it possible is wildly complex. The current global food supply chain serves an audience who is largely unfamiliar with where their food comes from, which benefits an increasingly powerful group of conglomerates that own a majority of food sales.

When Taste the Local Difference got its start in the early 2000s the U.S. workforce involved in agriculture had declined from 41% to 2% in just 100 years. This disconnection from farming and the subsidies for crops that are a key ingredient in highly processed foods has distorted the perception of real food costs.

Since its inception, TLD has played a role in disrupting the system and moving consumer buying power towards more local purchasing. This work is hard, and it can be slow, but the efforts and progress are truly worth celebrating. TLD is just one key player in this growing movement, and you’ll read about several other changemakers in the pages of this guide and those we’ve published over the last 20 years.

We want to thank the entire local food community for their continued efforts to grow great food, passionately persevere in the face of challenges, and build conscious, values-based businesses. Plus, a special thank you from me to our past, present and future TLD employees for contributing such a connective spirit, and a heart-felt commitment to ensuring local food and farm businesses thrive.

Tricia Phelps, CEO

UPPER HAND FISH

2024 DETROIT COMMUNITY MARKETS

Buy locally-grown food & Detroit-made products here!

EASTERN MARKET

WHO WE ARE

Detroit Community Markets is a network of neighborhood locations where you can buy fresh, affordable, locally grown and produced food. This includes farmers markets, farm stands, gardens, and food box programs! Most of our locations accept Bridge Cards & Double Up Food Bucks.

Please check each market’s website & social media channels for updates about hours, curbside pick-up, food boxes, & more!

DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY

Did you know?

Yakitori is a Japanese type of skewered chicken grilled over a charcoal fire. Also, Vernors is one of the nation’s oldest soft drinks, created by Detroiter James Vernor. It was first served to the public in 1866.

Under the facilitation of Chef "Vie" Squires and Chef Jermond Booze

INGREDIENTS

1 lb chicken thighs

3/4 cup + 4 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp ginger, minced, divided

2 Tbsp garlic, minced, divided

3 green onions, cut into 3” pieces

1 cup + 2 Tbsp rice mirin

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

2, 16.9 oz bottles of Vernors

1 cup overcooked sushi rice

2 tsp sugar

3 tsp salt, divided Sesame oil, for searing rice

8 bamboo sticks (soaked in water)

OPTIONAL GARNISHES

Nori sheets, cut into thirds

Yum sauce

Pickled ginger

Toasted sesame seeds

YAKI-VERNOR

METHOD

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl. Add 1 cup mirin, 3/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp ginger, and 1 Tbsp garlic. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.

Thread chicken onto skewers, alternating with green onion.

In a saucepan, add Vernors, 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp ginger, 1 Tbsp garlic, 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp salt. Reduce over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens.

Begin by grilling the chicken skewers on both sides without the sauce. When the meat starts changing color, brush the sauce on both sides, and continue grilling, brushing on the sauce about 3 times total, and turning until done. Chicken is cooked at 165°F.

In a bowl, combine rice, 1 tsp salt, rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp rice mirin, and 1 tsp sugar. Form into 4 circular discs. In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat, add rice discs and sear until golden brown and crispy.

SOUTHEaST MICHIGaN

SOUTHEaST

FARMS

Adamah Farm Central Detroit

313-873-0064 centraldetroit.farm 8500 2nd Ave, Detroit

Ankley Family Farm ankleyfamilyfarm.com 6767 Clear Lake Rd, Imlay City

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

Bowers School Farm

248-341-6475 schoolfarm.org

1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills

Brookwood Fruit Farm

810-798-8312 brookwoodfruitfarm.com 7845 Bordman Rd, Almont

Brost Farms

734-755-1159 brostfarms.com 4424 N Custer Rd, Monroe

Brother Nature Farm

313-914-0031 brothernatureproduce.com 2913 Rosa Parks, Detroit

City Commons CSA citycommonscsa.com Detroit

Community Grown Gardens

517-410-3315 communitygrowngardens.org 21803 W River Rd, Grosse Ile

Country Valley Farm countryvalleyinfo@gmail.com countryvalleyfarm.com Ann Arbor

Donahee Farms

734-678-0782 donaheefarms.com 6055 Tower Rd, Plymouth

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

313-686-3276

fisheyefarms.com 2334 Buchanan, Detroit

Gaskill Family Farm

734-497-3540

gaskillfamilyfarm.com 12433 Crowe Rd, Milan

Gateway Farm

Organic, regenerative, permaculture & rewilding practices; offering the best food, markets, events, event hire & workshops.

734-634-7222

gatewayfarmplymouth.com 10665 Joy Rd, Plymouth

Goetz Greenhouse & Family Farm 517-918-2387 sites.google.com/site/ goetzgreenhouse 8852 Goetz Rd, Riga

Good Neighbor Farm goodneighborfarma2.com 4400 Pontiac Trl, Ann Arbor

Green Things Farm Collective 734-772-1418

greenthingsfarm.com 3825 Nixon Rd, Ann Arbor

Grow Jackson 517-745-9805 growjackson.org 740 W Michigan Ave, Jackson

Huff's Produce

248-935-4140 huffsproduce.com 1460 W Wardlow Rd, Highland

Hulett Farms "The Corn Man" 810-984-5057

Hulett Farms "The Corn Man" 3511 Pine Grove Ave, Port Huron

Kit's Garden kitsgarden.com Rochester Hills

Kreps Apple Barn 419-367-1066 krepsapplebarn.com 12500 Minx Rd, La Salle

Kutchey Family Farm 586-267-6497 kutcheyfamilyfarm.com 17330 26 Mile Rd, Macomb

Lane View Farm 517-748-1431

Lane View Farm Beef 13871 Lane Rd, Cement City

Majer Family Farms majerfamilyfarms.com 7015 Spencer Rd, Whitmore Lake

Michael B. Anthony Floral Design & Flower Farm 313-215-7251 michaelbanthony.com 1600 Clay St, Detroit

MSU Organic Farmer Training Program oftp@msu.edu canr.msu.edu/organic_ farmer_training_program/ Keep Growing Detroit

Mushroom Curiosity 517-523-3916 mushroomcuriosity.com 10499 Day Rd, Pittsford

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

Noggle Farms 734-433-6195 nogglefarms.com 15326 Kuhl Rd, Manchester

Norman's Gourmet Garlic 517-531-3610

normansgourmetgarlic.com 11789 Devereaux Rd, Parma

Nurturing Our Seeds 313-461-4432

nurturingourseeds.org 7733 Helen St, Detroit

Old Brick Farm

734-260-1540 oldbrickfarm.net 17410 Heim Rd, Chelsea

Old City Acres 734-771-9984 oldcityacres.com Stony Creek Rd, Ypsi Twp

Open Air Farms openairfarmsmi.com Detroit

Pankiewicz Cider Mill & Farm Market 586-727-9051

Pankiewicz Cider Mill 10387 Lindsey Rd, Casco

Papa and Kin Farm 734-255-3072 papaandkinfarm.com Sumpter Twp

Parker Village HP 313-300-0577 parkervillagehp.com 181 E Buena Vista, Highland Park

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

Pregitzer Farm Market

517-240-4600

Pregitzer Farm Market 6870 Territorial Rd, Munith

Raven Oaks Farm ravenoaksfarm.com 15155 29 Mile Rd, Washington

Rising Pheasant Farms 313-447-1522

risingpheasantfarms.com Detroit

Rolling Ridge Farms 810-338-6746

rollingridgefarms.net Imlay City

S&S Produce

734-660-9181

ssfamilyproduce.com 11592 Plank Rd, Milan

Sharkar Farm

810-499-2386

sharkarfarm.com 5234 Meisner, China Twp

Sol Microgreens

517-960-9755

solmicrogreensmi.com Jackson

Stella Matutina Farm

734-445-8915

stellamatutinafarm.com 8780 Moeckel Rd, Grass Lake

Stony Croft Farms

810-516-5339

stonycroftfarms.com 2343 Fish Lake Rd, Lapeer

Sunset Harvest Farm

313-401-6438

sunsetharvestfarm.net 13930 Elwell Rd, Belleville

Tantré Farm

734-475-4323

tantrefarm.com 2510 Hayes Rd, Chelsea

The Farm at Trinity Health 734-712-4667

trinityhealthmichigan. org/location/the-farm-attrinity-health-ann-arbor 5557 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti

The Farm on Jennings 734-239-9200

thefarmonjennings.com 6900 Jennings Rd, Ann Arbor

The Property Farms and McCallum's Orchard & Cider Mill 810-327-6394

thepropertyfarms.com 5697 Harris Rd, Grant Twp

The Wegener Farm 248-808-4652 thewegenerfarm.com 9142 Faussett Rd, Fenton

Westview Orchards & Winery 586-752-3123 westvieworchards.com 65075 Van Dyke, Washington

Wiard's Orchards & Country Fair

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

734-482-7744 wiards.com 5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti

Wonderful Tiny Farm wonderfultinyfarm@gmail.com wonderfultinyfarm.com

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Zilke Vegetable Farm & Kitchen

734-508-7034 zilkevegetablefarm.com 12491 Carpenter Rd, Milan

FARMERS MARKETS

Ann Arbor Farmers Market

734-794-6255

a2gov.org/market 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor

Belleville Farmers Market

734-558-5368

bellevillecentralbusiness community.com Main & 4th St, Belleville

Brighton Farmers Market

810-819-7990 brightoncoc.org

Municipal Parking Lot: 200 N First St, Brighton

Chelsea Farmers Market 734-593-6806 chelseafarmersmkt.org

Wednesday: 1010 S Main St, Chelsea; Saturday: 304 Main St, Chelsea

Clawson Sunday Summer Park Market

248-259-6208

cityofclawson.com/your_ community/farmers_market.php

1080 N Custer Ave, Clawson

Dexter Farmers Market 734-426-8303

dextermi.gov/community/ farmers_market.php

3233 Alpine St, Dexter

Dixboro Farmers' Market

734-619-7967

dixborofarmersmarket.org 5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor

Dodge Park Farmers Market

586-446-2700

sterling-heights.net/1236/ Dodge-Park-Farmers-Market Dodge Park: 40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights

Downtown Berkley Farmers Market

A pet-friendly market full of locally grown produce, specialty foods, hand-crafted wares, monthly themed events and live music! Loving local & supporting small.

fresh@berkleyfarmersmarket.com

downtownberkley.com/ farmersmarket Corner of Robina Ave & 12 Mile, Berkley

Downtown Rochester Farmers Market

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

E. Warren Farmers Market ewarren.org/market 16835 E Warren, Detroit

Eastern Market

313-833-9300

easternmarket.org 2934 Russell St, Detroit

Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market

Farmington Farmers Market is a trusted source for healthy, locally grown produce including organic and sustainably grown!

248-971-5882

farmingtonfarmersmarket.com 33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington

Grass Lake Farmers Market grasslake.farmersmarket@ gmail.com

Grass Lake Farmers Market 120 Brown St, Grass Lake

Highland Farmers' Market 248-887-7200

highlandfarmmarket.com Corner of Milford Rd & M59

Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market 517-546-3920

Howell Sunday Farmers Market Corner of State St and Clinton St, Howell

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

Livonia Farmers Market wilsonbarn.us@gmail.com wilsonbarn.org

29350 West Chicago, Livonia

Milford Farmers' Market

milfordfarmersmarket.org

115 E Liberty St, Milford

SOUTHEaST

FARMERS MARKETS

Monroe Farmers Market

734-854-2991

20 E Willow St, Monroe

Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market

313-387-4732

Northwest Detroit Farmers Market 18445 Scarsdale St, Detroit

Oak Park Farmers Market

248-691-2357

oakparkmi.gov

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

Oakland County Farmers Market

248-858-5495

Oakland County Farmers Market 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Twp

Ortonville Farmers Market

Downtown strolling market alive with activity, fresh produce, artisans, local businesses & a sense of community.

248-245-2933

Ortonville Farmers Market 476 Mill St, Ortonville

Pittsfield Township Farmers Market

Friendly, all-local market with free kids’ crafts, live music, cooking demos, and online ordering.

SNAP/Double Up gladly accepted!

734-881-7195

pittsfield-mi.gov/farmersmarket

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

Plymouth Community Farmers Market

734-453-1540

plymouthmich.org 736 Penniman Ave, Plymouth

Redford Township Market at the Marquee 313-387-2504

https://redfordtwp.com/ 237/Marquee 15145 Beech Daly Rd, Redford

Rochester Farmers' Market taylor@downtown rochestermi.com

downtownrochestermi. com/farmers-market E 3rd and Water St, Rochester

Troy Farmers Market

Shop fresh produce and specialty foods from local vendors with food trucks & music every Wednesday from 3pm-7pm.

248-524-1147

troymi.gov/farmersmarket

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

Westside Farmers Market 313-231-2046

westsidefarmersmarket.com 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor

Ypsilanti Farmers Markets

734-707-1795

growinghope.net/programs/ farmers-markets/ypsilanti SAT: 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti

FOOD HUB

Washtenaw Food Hub 734-385-6748 4175 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor

INCUBATOR KITCHEN

Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen 734-456-9005

proudmittenkitchen.com

650 Church St, Plymouth

RESTAURANTS

Baobab Fare

313-265-3093

baobabfare.com 6568 Woodward Ave, Ste 100, Detroit

Biercamp 734-995-2437

bier-camp.com 1643 S State St, Ann Arbor

Brooklyn Street Local 313-262-6547

brooklynstreetlocal.com 1266 Michigan Ave, Detroit MI

Captain's ön Main 517-505-0776

Captian's ön Main 423 W Main St, Brighton

FOLK

313-742-2672

folkdetroit.com 1701 Trumball Ave, Detroit

Ima Izakaya

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

Monarch Market Cafe 248-808-6881 monarchmc.com 10099 W 11 Mile Rd, Huntington Woods

Sylvan Table 248-369-3360

sylvantable.com 1819 Inverness St, Sylvan Lake

The Congregation Detroit 313-307-5518

thecongregationdetroit.com 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit

BREWERIES

Bløm Mead + Cider 734-773-3921

drinkblom.com 100 S 4th Ave #110, Ann Arbor

Erratic Ale Co 734-545-6913

erraticale.com

8080 Grand St, Ste 3, Dexter

DISTILLERY

Detroit City Distillery 313-338-3760

detroitcitydistillery.com 2462 Riopelle St, Detroit

WINERY

Shiny Apple Wines 517-242-3902

shinyapplewines.com

2588 Pinckney Rd, Howell

CATERING

Ritespice Kitchen 734-730-5846

ritespice@ritespice.com Ann Arbor

DELIVERY SERVICE

GOODPLUCK goodpluck.com Detroit

RETAIL STORES

Americana Foods

313-837-1999

americanafood.net 15041 Plymouth Rd, Detroit

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

DeVries & Co.

313-568-7777

devries1887.com

2468 Market St, Detroit

Essence on Main

248-942-4949

essenceonmain.com

4 S Main St, Clarkston

Fustini's Oils and Vinegars

734-213-1110

fustinis.com

407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor

Greener Pastures Market

734-757-4209

greener-pasturesmarket.business.site 21202 Pontiac Trl, South Lyon

Imperial Fresh Markets

313-934-0325

imperialfreshmarkets.com 14424 Schaefer Hwy, Detroit

Jarzyna Farms Fine Meats & Deli 586-781-6328

jarzynafarms.com 57000 Romeo Plank Rd, Ray Twp

Pleasant View Beef 517-869-2300

pleasantviewbeef.com

4840 N Sand Lake Rd, Jonesville

Rivertown Market

313-259-6200

rivertownmarket.com 1475 E Jefferson, Detroit

Seasons Market & Cafe 313-462-2022

seasonsmarketdetroit.com 4125 Second Ave, Detroit

Sprout House Natural Foods Market

313-331-3200

sprouthousemarket.com 15233 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park

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

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

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Deeply Rooted Produce 313-949-3226 deeplyrootedproduce.com Detroit

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

Aunt Nee's 877-286-8633 auntnees.com Detroit

Belledine's BBQ Sauce & Seasonings 586-859-3831 belledines.com St Clair Shores

Chef Carter's Jerk Marinades, Sauces and Spice Line chefschoicecateringllc.com Westland

Flavoreat Foods 248-767-7558 flavoreatfoods.com Wixom

Good Sense Coffee Company 810-355-2349 goodsensecoffee.com Brighton

Harvest Chocolate harvestcraftchocolate.com 110 W Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh

Jetta's Gourmet Popcorn 313-372-8808 jettasgourmetpopcorn.com Detroit

Karma Wellness Kitchen 248-476-7682 karmawellnesskitchen.com Farmington Hills

Mama Mucci's Pasta 734-453-4555 mamamuccispasta.com 7676 Ronda Dr, Canton

Mel's Toffee 248-496-0186 melstoffee.com

Mindo Chocolate Makers 734-660-5636 mindochocolate.com 206 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor

Nutty Biscotti 734-273-9548 nuttybiscotti.com Ypsilanti

Papa's Kitchen 248-266-1409 papas-kitchen.com Troy

Peach and Honey Cake Bars peachandhoneybakes.com Plymouth

Stella's Artisan Nuts 508-740-7338

Stella's Artisan Nuts South Lyon

Stone House Oven 734-276-5083

stonehouseoven.com

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Vertex Coffee Roasters 734-780-7060

vertex-coffee.com 1335 S University Ave, Ann Arbor Zagoda Olive Oil

Ultra-premium, 80+ award-winning olive oils from their family farm in Turkiye. Try the unique & nutritious taste of this exceptional liquid gold!

734-215-5356 zagodaoliveoil.com Ann Arbor

Zingerman's Bakehouse 734-761-2095

zingermansbakehouse.com 3711 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor

VERMI / COMPOSTING

5Heart Earthworm

734-476-2186

5heartwormfarm.com

10161 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run

Sanctuary Farms 313-288-8907

sanctuaryfarming.com 3171 Lakeview St, Detroit

WormCycle 877-734-4879

wormcycle.com 9721 Brookville Rd, Plymouth

WHICH CSA IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Did you know that community-supported agriculture, or CSA, looks different from farm to farm? Find the perfect CSA type for your eating habits!

DESTINATION OR STAYCATION ?

Pick travelstyle your

I'M HOME PRETTY REGULARLY

I'm an adventurous eater

TRADITIONAL CSA

Sign up for the season with a local farm and receive a share of fresh food every week.

I TRAVEL A LOT

DO YOU LIKE TO TRY THINGSNEW ?

MARKET CARD CSA

Make an up-front deposit and receive a gift card to spendthethroughout season.

PLANNING

MARKET STYLE CSA

Choose what you want each week from a market-style table of goods.

CUSTOMIZABLE CSA

Customize the contents of your box each week based on what you like best.

BUILDING SOIL & CONFIDENCE

Climate Smart Farms in Michigan

Natural. Organic. Sustainable. Eco-friendly. Determining honest objectives from empty sales jargon at the grocery store is nearly impossible for those hoping to make environmentally conscious choices. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a reliable way to know if the apples you slice or the eggs you scramble come from producers committed to farming with the climate in mind?

“Farmers using intentionally sustainable or regenerative agricultural practices have the potential to generate net good, not just less bad.”

MEGAN PHILLIPS GOLDENBERG MCSFP Specialist

The Michigan Climate Smart Farm Project (MCSFP), hosted by Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) with five years of development funding from the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities grant program, seeks to establish a verification system for climate-friendly farms. The pilot project will include producers in southeast Michigan who focus on environmental initiatives like rehabilitating land, treating compost as a resource, and preserving forest lots. Shannon Brines, Board Chair of the WCCD and Geographer at the University of Michigan, explains, “The idea is to have a third-party reference point for consumers and farmers.” The project is expected to parallel the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), a statewide voluntary program that certifies farms that employ methods to prevent or reduce agricultural pollution.

“Agriculture is one of the only industries that can have a net positive impact on greenhouse gases and total carbon footprints,” says Megan Phillips Goldenberg, MCSFP Specialist. While other industries focus on reducing their total negative environmental impact by becoming more efficient and switching to renewable energy sources, at the end of the day, their carbon footprint is just smaller. Agriculture can sequester carbon in the soil, a process that occurs when plants capture atmospheric carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and integrate it into biomass, some of which remains in the soil long term. “Farmers using intentionally sustainable or regenerative agricultural practices have the potential to generate net good, not just less bad. There’s a more technical way to say that but that’s the sentiment,” Goldenberg laughs.

For example, apples purchased in season from a local farm that focuses on cover cropping between rows, integrated pest management strategies, and organic fertilizers will have a much smaller carbon footprint than apples purchased out of season, imported from farms in countries with weak environmental regulations that focus on intensive, high-turnover monocultures.

Creating a verification system helps everyone understand the impacts of their daily decisions. It’s about energy reduction, conservation of resources and, ultimately, trust between farmers and eaters.

Visit miclimatesmart.org for updates!

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SOUTHWEST MICHIGaN

SOUTHWEST

FARMS

Bates Family Homestead

269-220-1972

batesfamilyhomestead.com 3550 S 4th St, Kalamazoo

Bixby Farms

269-473-6681

Bixby Farms 5745 Pokagon Rd, Berrien Springs

Brookeside Farms/Fritz's Blueberries

269-657-3500

brookesidefarmsmi.com 34448 44th Ave, Paw Paw

Corey Lake Orchards

269-244-5690

coreylakeorchards.com 12147 Corey Lake Rd, Three Rivers

Flatwater Farms

812-212-1196

flatwaterfarms.com 15475 Walton Rd, Buchanan

Fluffy Butt Farms

269-358-5348

fluffybuttfarmsmi.com

780 W Kirby Rd, Battle Creek

Fruit Acres Farms U-Pick

269-208-3591

fruitacresfarm.com

3452 Friday Rd, Coloma

Granor Farm

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

For over 55 years, offering a bounty of homegrown fruits and veggies from June to Nov. Kitchen delights, pies, slushies, and U-Pick!

269-372-1237

hustedfarmmarket.com 9191 W Main St, Kalamazoo

Jake's Country Meats

269-445-3020

jakescountrymeats.com 55721 Decatur Rd, Cassopolis

Joe's Farm

269-312-4538

joesfarm.us 53323 Pulver Rd, Three Rivers

Nelson's Herbs and Farm Market

574-215-8212

nelsonsherbs.wordpress.com 65391 Dailey Rd, Edwardsburg

Of the Land

269-832-1317 oftheland.co 14201 H Dr N, Battle Creek

Rooted Acres 847-722-8717

rootedacres-mi.com 30352 US Highway 12, Niles

Schultz Fruitridge Farm

Grower of seasonal fruits and vegetables with many U-Pick options. Come out to the farm and make some delicious family memories!

269-668-3724

schultzfruitridgefarms.com 60139 County Rd 652, Mattawan

Shumway Farms

Theater Style Popcorn 517-767-3569

shumwaypopcorn.com 15384 R Dr S, Tekonsha

Spirit Springs Farm 269-646-9379

Spirit Springs Farm 12401 Hoffman Rd, Marcellus

Timber Valley Bison

269-430-3250 timbervalleybison.com 22959 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek

Verdant Hollow Farms verdanthollowfarms.com 11907 Garr Rd, Buchanan

Willowbrook Farms

Pasture-raised pork and chicken, grass-fed lamb, pasture-raised freerange chicken eggs.

574-386-7550

willowbrookmi.com 19555 Bulhand St, Cassopolis

Zazu Mushrooms

574-339-2486 zazumushrooms.com 48868 24th St, Mattawan

FARMERS MARKETS

Battle Creek Farmers Market

269-788-1102 downtownbcfarmersmarket.com 25 S McCamly St S, Battle Creek

Bridgman Open-Air Market

269-405-0916

bridgmanopenairmarket.square.site 4509 Lake St, Bridgman

Buchanan Farmers' Market

574-213-4774

buchananfarmersmarket.com 122 Days Ave, Buchanan

Huss Project Farmers Market

269-244-6020

hussproject.com 1008 8th St, Three Rivers

Kalamazoo Farmers Market

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

Kelsey Lake Market 269 251-7785 kelseylakemarket.com 22599 Kelsey Lake St, Cassopolis

Marshall Area Farmers Market 269-558-0343 cityofmarshall.com/195/ Marshall-Area-Farmers-Market 720 Fair St, Marshall

New Buffalo Farmstand by Mick Klüg Farms

Sustainable fresh fruit, veggies, and eggs; unique frozen and pantry items as well!

269-281-7941 mickklugfarms.com 116 N Whittaker St, New Buffalo

One Man Ranch

484-332-6733 onemanranch.com 1281 Airport Rd, Niles

St Joe Farmers Market 269-985-1111 stjoetoday.com

Lake Bluff Park, St Joseph

Texas Township Farmers Market 269 375-1591

texastownship.org/farmers-market

7110 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo

Husted Farm Market

RESTAURANTS

Dimi’s Greek House

269-743-7038 @dimiskalamazoo

155 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo

Juicy Leaf

269-350-4117

juicyleaf.net

316 S Kalamazoo Mall, Ste 104, Kalamazoo

The Bakewell Company

269-459-8030

thebakewellcompany.com

2725 E Milham Ave, Portage

BREWERY

Transient Artisan Ales

transientartisanales.com

4229 Lake St, Bridgman

CIDERY

Peat's Cider Social 269-465-6814

peatscider.com

6201 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville

DISTILLERY Journeyman Distillery

Open 362 days a year for farm-totable dining. Locally sourced dishes and craft cocktails in a historic setting in Three Oaks, MI..

269-820-2050 journeyman.com 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks

WINERIES

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

Maria's Uncorked Wine Tasting Room and Florist

269-781-9128

mariasuncorked.com

116 E Michigan Ave, Marshall

St Julian Winery & Distillery

269-657-5568

stjulian.com 716 S Kalamazoo St, Paw Paw

RETAIL STORES

Inbooze Cocktail Kits 616-259-8690 inbooze.com 3090 Pine Ave SW Grandville, MI

Olive Cart

269-637-4754

oliveoilstoremichigan.com 424 Phoenix St, South Haven

PFC Natural Grocery & Deli

269-342-5686

pfckalamazoo.coop 507 Harrison St, Kalamazoo

The Pantry On Tap

269-978-6641 thepantryontap.com 7634 S Westnedge, Portage

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Byron Center Meats 616-878-1578

byroncentermeats.com

8375 Freeland Ave SW, Byron Center

Celery City Coffee Roasters 269-350-6794 celerycitycoffeeroasters.com 5556 Tradewind Dr, Portage

Confections with Convictions 269-381-9700 confectionswithconvictions.com 116 W Crosstown Pkwy, #101, 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

Maple Row Sugarhouse 269-816-4838 maplerowsugarhouse.com 12646 Born St, Jones

Mattawan Artisan Creamery 269-598-9291

Mattawan Artisan Creamery 22884 44th Ave, Mattawan

Precision Syrups 517-505-0514 precisionsyrups.com St Joseph

Superior Fire Sauces & Spices 269-330-7094

polishfire.com PO Box 50902, Kalamazoo

West MI Pasta & Provisions

Artisan, slow-dried pasta and sauces, Chef-made in West Michigan. Find products online, at local markets, and retail locations.

616-730-2095

westmichiganpastaandprovisions.com

You can’t know Benjamin Twiggs until you meet Leisa Eckerle Hankins, a 5th generation fruit farmer from Leelanau County. In 2019, when she was looking for a way to reinvest her resources and time, the opportunity arose to purchase the dried fruit and packaged goods store. In January 2020, she took ownership not knowing that her dad, a fruit farmer, had invested in Benjamin Twiggs over 57 years ago. Life has a way of coming full circle.

The Eckerle family owns over 257 acres in Suttons Bay, Michigan with over 6 farms within Leelanau County adding another 140 acres to the legacy. On these acres grow 20,000 fruit trees, which consist of primarily cherries, peaches, and apples. The quality of fruit is based on how trees are cared for in all seasons, which is why her parents, husband, and children work the farm year-round. When they say, “Our farm, to your table”, they mean it.

FARMER OWNED AND OPERATED

Benjamin Twiggs is a character in the legendary cherry story, however, our new purpose is real:

We promise: Every product in the store is made with Michigan fruit. Nothing is imported and the prices remain sustainable for all.

Our mission: To support Michigan farmers by creating unique products, educating the public, and delivering unmatched customer experience.

THE STORE: High quality, locally-sourced and -made food, beverages, and gifts for everyone to enjoy!

Store Address: 1213 E Front St, Traverse City, MI

Whether you’re a loyal local, a tourist who discovered our store, or a far-away fan who wants to ship Benjamin Twiggs products worldwide, we have something for you.

There is no limit to our love of cherries! More importantly, our love of farming.

MICHIGAN FUDGE Easy!

INGREDIENTS

2 bags (12 oz) Harvest Chocolate Snacking Chocolate

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (or sweetened condensed coconut milk)

METHOD

Prep Your Pan:

Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper, letting some hang over the sides. Set aside.

Melt the Ingredients:

In a medium, heavybottomed saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly, until the chocolate and butter have fully melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined, which should take about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to smooth the top into an even layer.

Add Toppings:

If you wish to add a personal touch, sprinkle your chosen toppings evenly over the top of the fudge.

4 Tbsp unsalted butter (or vegan butter)

Optional toppings: sea salt, crushed nuts, dried Traverse City cherries, crushed candy cane pieces

Chill the Fudge: Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and allow the fudge to set for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Cut into Squares: Once the fudge has set, use the parchment paper to lift the whole block of fudge out of the pan. Using a sharp knife, cut the fudge into squares of your desired size.

Serve and Enjoy: Your fudge is now ready to be served! Enjoy the rich, creamy texture and deep chocolate flavor.

Storage:

Store leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to two weeks.

ELIZABETH GENTRY Harvest Chocolate

COTTAGE FOOD LAW

MAKING HYPER-LOCAL HAPPEN

EMILY ROW Media & Brand Manager

Starting a business is a daunting adventure, and for food makers the challenges are even more pronounced. In addition to establishing a brand and a customer base, many face the logistics of running a commercial kitchen, obtaining licenses and certifications, and meeting inspection standards. But for those who are just starting out or comfortable with keeping a small operation, there’s a straightforward solution: Michigan’s Cottage Food Law.

Cottage food law uniquely positions business owners to operate without a food establishment license. Unlike for food sold through other wholesale or retail channels, commercial kitchen access and food preparation inspections are not required. Food may be sold at farmers markets or pop-ups but sales must be direct-to-consumer (excluding the seller from eCommerce) and sales are capped at $25,000 a year.

In the case of Tiffany Wood, owner of Precision Syrups in St. Joseph, operating under cottage food law allowed her more flexibility than commercial licensing. “Cottage food law allows you to make mistakes - and it’s an affordable way to grow for folks who don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars to pour into resources and only then start experimenting,” she says. Wood had the opportunity to figure out labeling, precise measurements, and marketing tactics, and to test which products worked best before scaling up.

For Claudia Ayala-Frush of Sugar Happy Cookies in Milford, cottage food law allows her to sell her intricately decorated sugar cookies without having to incur the expense or time commitment of a full-scale commercial operation: “In my case, working from home makes more sense. While I wait [for the icing to set], I can start a new order, reply to client emails, order supplies, run errands, or do something completely unrelated to cookies!”

Michigan Cottage Food Law provides an avenue for entrepreneurs to navigate the complexity of operating a food business while putting less on the line. What does that mean for consumers? More hyper-local foods!

WHAT NEEDS TO BE ON THE LABEL?

Cottage food labels should contain the product name, maker’s name and address, ingredients, and measurements. It must also include the phrase “Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.”

chocolate chip COOKIE

ARTIE PINKSTER: 123 FOODSTUFF LANE, CASSEROLE CITY, MI 82682

WEST MICHIGaN

WEST

FARMS

1st Micro Greenery

616-299-1005

1stmicrogreenery.com 433 Broadway NW, Grand Rapids

Black Fox Farm

Apples/Blueberries/Pick Your Own

616-201-8784

12548 6 Mile Rd NE, Belding

Blandford Nature Center Farm

616-735-6240

blandfordnaturecenter.org

3145 Milo St NW, Grand Rapids

Brog Farms Freezer Beef

616-299-9009

Brog Farms Freezer Beef 588 139th Ave, Wayland

Coach Stop Farm

616-350-7080

Coach Stop Farm

3755 72nd Ave, Zeeland

Eighth Day Farm

616-836-6016

eighthdayfarm.org

709 Pine Ave, Holland

Firefly Fields

765-819-2303

firefly-fields.com

6592 Barryville Rd, Nashville

Flourish Farms

flourishfarmsmi.com

Flourish Farms

905 11th St, Plainwell

Forest Ridge Farms

Producers of premium forest-fed pork: locally-raised, direct from the farm, and made in Michigan.

616-994-3861

forestridge.eatfromfarms.com

6785 118th Ave, Fennville

GEM Ridge Farms

gemridgefarms.com

1053 10th St, Martin

Green Wagon Farm

616-283-2842

greenwagonfarm.com 4960 Quiggle Ave SE, Ada

Hehlden Farm

616-837-6761

hehldenfarm.com 14468 88th Ave, Coopersville

Jennings Farms

269-908-0823

Jennings Farms

6592 Barryville Rd, Nashville

Legacy Livestock 231-629-0501

legacylivestockllc.com 4091 W 128th St, Grant

McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm

McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm 175 E Larch Ave, Muskegon

Mud Lake Farm / St Steve's Farm Crafted Beverages 616-890-7867

ststeves.com 3411 Ottogan St, Hudsonville

Mycophile's Garden 616-309-7304

mycophile.org 1111 Godfrey Ave SW, N Building, Ste N234, Grand Rapids

New Growth Project

MAEAP-certified farm growing veggies while providing job opportunities to individuals with disabilities. CSA, Mobile Farm Markets, and more!

christine@thenewgrowthproject.org thenewgrowthproject.org 8605 Peterson St, Rockford

Overhiser Orchards

269-236-6312

overhiserorchards.com 6405 109th Ave, South Haven

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

Pleasant Hill Farm

269-561-2850

pleasanthillblueberryfarm.com 5859 124th Ave, Fennville

Ridgeview Farm

Ridgeview 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.

616-366-6533

ridgeviewfarm-goble.com 11653 100th St SE, Alto

Shady Side Farm

616-786-3827

shadysidefarm.com 13275 Blair St, Holland

Visser Farms

616-875-8559

visser-farms.com 10791 Blair St, Zeeland

Ward Vegetables

517-745-5913

wardvegetables.com 23380 16 Mile Rd, Big Rapids

FARMERS MARKETS

Caledonia Farmers Market

farmersmarketofcaledonia.com 9957 Cherry Valley Ave, Caledonia

Evart Farmers Market 231-250-8768

Evart Farmers Market 200 S Main St, Evart

Fulton St Farmers Market

616-454-4118

fultonstreetmarket.org 1145 Fulton St, E Grand Rapids

Holland Farmers Market

616-355-1138

hollandfarmersmarket.com 150 W 8th St, Holland

Kentwood Farmers Market

616-656-5270

kentwoodfarmersmarket.com 4900 Breton SE, Kentwood

North Kent Connect Farm Stand 616-866-3478

nkconnect.org

10075 Northland Dr NE, Rockford

Reed City Farmers Market 231-920-2971

Reed City Farmers Market 200 N Chestnut St, Reed City

Roosevelt Park Farmers Market 616-243-2489

Roosevelt Park Farmers Market 1100 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Sweetwater Local Foods Market sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org 6401 Prairie St, Muskegon

Terra Square Farmers Market 616-669-0200

terrasquare.com 3380 Chicago Dr, Hudsonville

The Market at 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

FOOD HUB

West Michigan FarmLink 616-318-7395 wmfarmlink.com 1111 Godfrey SW, S Building S250, Grand Rapids

INCUBATOR KITCHEN

Kzoo Station Commercial Kitchen springgr.com/kzoo-stationincubator-kitchen 1445 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids

DISTRIBUTOR

The Patch 616-820-4339 14896 132nd Ave, Grand Haven

RESTAURANTS

876 Baldwin

231-791-5876

876baldwin.com 876 Michigan Ave, Baldwin

Bistro Bella Vita

616-222-4600

bistrobellavita.com

44 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Café Mamo

616-350-3430

cafemamo.com 1601 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids

Café Tamaki

517-260-1915

cafetamaki.com 12 Washington Ave, Grand Haven

Field & Fire Bakery

616-551-3491

fieldandfire.com

435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Field & Fire Café

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 Café

gaiahousecafe.com 1553 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids

grove restaurant

616-454-1000 919 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids

Kava Kasa

616-649-0177

kavakasagr.com

962 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids

Lemonjello's Coffee

616-928-0699

lemonjellos.com

61 E 9th St, Holland

Littlebird

616-419-4168

thelittlebirdgr.com

95 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids

NOVA Super Natural Bakery

614-216-2546

novasupernaturalbakery.com

Chalet J, 307 Western Ave, Muskegon

Rising Grinds Café

616-427-3900

risinggrindscafe.com

1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids

Root Café Coffeehouse & Spirits

269-512-1171

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

The Søvengård

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

sovengardcom 1232 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids

Wealthy Street Bakery

wealthystreetbakery.com

610 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

FOOD TRUCKS

Gettin' Fresh 616-308-1177

gettinfreshevents.com Grand Rapids

Sanders Mobile Shop 231-769-0875

sandersmobileshopllc.square.site Muskegon

BREWERY

Waypost Brewing Co.

269-496-5096

waypostbeer.com 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville

DISTILLERY

Eastern Kille Distillery

616-893-3305

easternkille.com

700 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids

WINERY

Modales Wines

269-722-3505

modaleswines.com 2128 62nd St, Fennville

RETAIL STORES

Bridge Street Market 616-649-9000

bridgestmarket.com 405 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Byron Center Meats

616-878-1578

byroncentermeats.com 8375 Freeland Ave SW, Byron Center

Fustini's Oils and Vinegars 616-392-1111 fustinis.com 24 E 8th St, Holland

Grand Rapids Food Co-op

616-522-2667

grfoodcoop.com

Health Hutt, 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

Health Hutt, Muskegon

Offers a variety of organic groceries, natural body care, supplements, bulk foods & spices to the North Muskegon area.

231-744-0852

thehealthhutt.com 1519 E River Rd, Muskegon

Health Hutt, Norton Shores

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

FISHERY

Net to Table Seafoods 616-606-0433

nettotableseafoods.com

4070 Summit Ct NE, Rockford

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Big O' Smokehouse 616-891-5555

bigosmokehouse.com

9740 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia

BLiS Gourmet 616-942-7545

blisgourmet.com

3759 Broadmoor Ave SE, Ste D, Grand Rapids

Carson Family Beef 231-450-0133

carsonfamilybeef.com

Hesperia

Crucible Salts and Seasonings 689-407-2653

crucibleflavor.com Fountain

Evergreen Lane Farm & Creamery 269-543-9900

evergreenlanefarm.com 1824 66th St, Fennville

InBooze 616-259-8690

inbooze.com

3090 Pine Ave SW, Grandville

Mommy's Treats 616-229-0559

mommys-treats.com 242 W Western Ave, Muskegon

Nutcase Vegan Meats 616-309-0419

nutcasevegan.com 463 44th St SE, Wyoming

Rowster Coffee 616-780-7777

rowstercoffee.com 632 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

VERMICOMPOSTING

Wormies Vermicompost 616-322-1677

thewormies.com

1364 Maplewood Dr, Jenison

ARE YOU A BEER CITY BREWSADER® ?

There once was a magical land filled with ales, lagers, and stouts crafted by the kingdom’s award-winning breweries. In Beer City, USA, legendary Brewsaders champion the halls of 40+ local breweries, and you can join their ranks.

Download your Beer City Brewsader app today to discover the paths you can take: from downtown classics to the unique neighborhoods of Kent County, earn ranks with badges as you explore every sip. At every stop, enjoy the fresh flavors of unique brewing styles and food menus that enhance your drinking experience.

Enhance your experience by discovering fun brewery events and beer tours, all from the convenience of your phone. Looking for safe transportation? The app has you covered. Beyond that, plan your brewery goals in the same space: make a bucket list of breweries and events to create your own journey!

Once you’ve ventured to eight unique breweries, your prize awaits: a crisp tee shirt declaring your adventurous spirit and great taste. Download the Beer City Brewsader app and start your brewsade today!

SARAH BOYLAN Arbor Teas

INGREDIENTS

2 oz blanco tequila

1-2 oz pear juice

8 oz water

4 tsp Arbor Teas Organic Ginger Chili Tisane Splash of ginger beer

Tipsy Partridge the

METHOD

Heat the water to boiling (212°F). Steep the Organic Ginger Chili Tisane in hot water for 5-7 minutes. Strain out the steeped tisane, and allow it to cool.

Once cooled, pour 2 oz of the brewed Ginger Chili Tisane into a shaker filled with ice, or directly into a cocktail glass with ice. Add tequila and pear juice. Put the top on the shaker, shake, pour into your favorite cocktail glass, and top with ginger beer (or simply stir the liquids in your glass and top with ginger beer).

tips

This recipe will make extra Ginger Chili Tisane, which can be refrigerated for a few days for later use, or to make more than one drink. Make a mocktail by omitting the tequila.

Preserving Michigan’s Agricultural Legacy:

One Farm at a Time

In West Michigan, Emily Macdonald, owner of Greenfield Grazing, is orchestrating a significant transition. Her farm, once bustling with hands-on flock management, is now poised for a new chapter. Emily is preparing to lease her land and flock to neighboring organic farmers, marking not just a transfer of property but a handover of tradition, expertise, and opportunity.

"I did not know that the farmers only eight miles away were looking for livestock and land to lease and they did not know I wanted to lease my operation. MIFarmLink connected us,” says Macdonald.

Connections like these, which may have traditionally been made at coffee shops or churches, now have expanded possibilities via the innovative digital platform of MIFarmLink. The platform serves as a resource hub for Michigan's farming community, offering a comprehensive array of support services and resources to facilitate smooth transitions, all available in their virtual space.

Michigan's agricultural landscape is at a critical juncture. The 2022 Agricultural Census reveals a concerning trend: a 4% decline in the number of farms between 2017 and 2022, with a reduction of 2,060 farms. This reflects a significant loss of total cropland, highlighting the pressing need for initiatives like MIFarmLink. The urgency of the situation is underscored by a few more startling statistics: fewer than 40% of landowners have a succession plan, and the average age of a Michigan farmer is just over 56 years old.

MIFarmLink is at the forefront of addressing these challenges, providing a platform for seasoned farmers looking to pass

In

an era when the farming population is aging and farmland is disappearing, MIFarmLink stands as a beacon of hope for Michigan's agricultural future.

the torch and aspiring farmers seeking opportunities. For seasoned farmers, MIFarmLink offers a lifeline by facilitating connections with new stewards for their land. For aspiring farmers, it represents an opportunity to turn aspirations into reality by simplifying the path to farm ownership.

“It can be tough to navigate the labyrinth of public and private farm services that can help beginning farmers to create a business plan, get a loan, or create their marketing strategy, all while farming,”

MIFarmLink Specialist Jill Dohner notes.

In an era when the farming population is aging and farmland is disappearing, MIFarmLink stands as a beacon of hope for Michigan's agricultural future. By bridging the gap between generations and facilitating the transfer of knowledge and stewardship, MIFarmLink is preserving Michigan's agricultural legacy, one farm at a time.

Learn more and get connected today.

CITATIONS:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). (2022). 2022 Census of Agriculture, Volume 1, Chapter 1: United States Summary and State Data. Retrieved from https://www.nass.usda. gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/Full_Report/Volume_1,_Chapter_1_State_Level/Michigan/miv1.pdf

Experience a different taste of Michigan’s Little Bavaria: From homemade comfort food to farm-to-table delights, you’ll find both familiar and unexpected flavors in Frankenmuth, Michigan Just 90 miles north of Detroit

EVERYDAY BEANS + BROTH

KEVIN MESSING, Sheridan Acres

INGREDIENTS

1 lb dried beans (Sheridan Acres Buckskin are especially great)

3 whole cloves of garlic, peeled

1 whole yellow onion, peeled

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp salt

1 tsp dried thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh thyme

1 tsp dried ramp greens

1 bay leaf

6-8 cups water

PRESSURE COOKER METHOD

Add oil, ramps, thyme, bay, garlic, and onion to the pressure cooker pot on sauté function.

Rinse unsoaked beans and add to pot.

Add water and cook on manual pressure for 30 minutes and allow to naturally release.

If beans are not done, cook an additional 1-3 minutes until the desired texture is achieved.

STOVETOP METHOD

Rinse unsoaked beans and add to pot with 8 cups of water.

Bring to a boil for 10 minutes.

Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered.

Add garlic, onion, oil, salt, thyme, ramps, and bay leaf.

Cook gently until done, 1 to 3 hours.

Pre-soaking beans for a few hours or overnight will significantly shorten cooking time.

MID MICHIGaN

FARMS

4480 Farmstead

mary@4480farmstead.com

4480farmstead.com 4480 Kingston Rd, Kingston

5Heart Earthworm Farm

989-321-2804

5heartwormfarm.com 10161 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run

Backus Farms

989-324-7326

backusfarmsllc.com 3084 Grove St Rd, Standish

Beery Farms of Michigan 517-676-4686

beeryfarmsmi.com 849 N Aurelius Rd, Mason

Benjamin Beef 517-749-9101

benjaminbeef.com 4700 Van Orden Rd, Webberville

Circle F Ranch

989-640-1440

circlefmeatsandmercantile.com 12499 W Walker Rd, Fowler

Crooked Pine

517-643-2875

crookedpinefarm.net 13799 Litchfield Rd, Montrose/Chesaning

Dennis Farms

517-763-1206

dennisfarmsfresh.com 8715 Alward Rd, Laingsburg

Edible Flint

810-244-8547

edibleflint.org Flint

Flatwater Farms

989-666-3773

sandhillmeatsllc.com 9501 Mason Rd, Ovid

Heirloom Grove

989-621-3579

heirloom-grove.com/ heirloom-grove-farm 5297 S Whiteville Rd, Mt Pleasant

Hillcrest Farms

Providing your family with chemical free, non-GMO, market-fresh produce all year. Serving Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Lansing, East Lansing and all around Mid-Michigan!

517-455-6580

hillcrestfm.org 5858 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton Rapids

Hot Pepper Karenni Farm 517-402-8584 karennifarm.com 1811 Vassar Dr, Lansing

Jacques Orchard

989-751-6751

jacquesorchard.com 2275 N Iva Rd, Hemlock

Looking Glass Sheep and Wool 517-669-3421

Looking Glass Sheep and Wool 4911 W Clark Rd, Lansing

Misty Lane Farms 517-589-8159

mistylanefarms.com 4109 S Williams Rd, Stockbridge

MSU Organic Farmer Training Program 517-230-7987 canr.msu.edu/organic_ farmer_training_program/ 3291 College Rd, Holt

My Bees Nest 810-660-4851

My Bees Nest LLC Flint

Nash Nurseries 517-651-5278 nashnurseries.com 4975 W Grand River Rd, Owosso

Owosso Organics 989-494-8247

owossoorganics.com 3378 Mason Rd, Owosso

Peckham Farms 517-316-4050

peckham.org/ourbusinesses/peckham-farms 5408 W Grand River Ave, Lansing

Perry Paw Paws 517-599-4140

perrypawpaws.com

Perry

Perry Permaculture 517-599-4140

perrypermaculture.farm

Perry

Sheridan Acres sheridanacres.com

Ubly

The Wegener Farm 248-808-4652

thewegenerfarm.com 9142 Faussett Rd, Fenton

Titus Farms 517-910-3002

titusfarms.com

Leslie

Uncle John's Cider Mill

989-224-3686

ujcidermill.com 8614 US-127, St Johns

Wilson Farm Fresh Meats 517-202-4412

Wilson Farm Fresh Meats 4784 Findlay Rd, St Johns

FARMERS MARKETS

Bath Farmers Market 517-641-6728

shopbfm.org 13751 Main St, Bath Twp

Caro Farmers Market at State St Square 989-673-7671

Caro Farmers Market 238 S State St, Caro

Dimondale Farmers Market 517-646-0230

Dimondale Farmers Market 136 N Bridge St, Dimondale

Downtown Dewitt Farmers' Market 517-624-0286

dda.dewittmi.gov/farmers-market 414 E West Main St, DeWitt

East Lansing Farmers' Market 517-319-6823

cityofeastlansing.com/ farmersmarket

280 Valley Ct, East Lansing

Eastern Ingham Farmers Market 517-618-1630

easterninghamfarmersmarket.org 228 N Putnam St, Williamston

Farwell Farmers Market 989-588-9926

villageoffarwellmi.gov 124 W Illinois St, Farwell

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

Frankenmuth Farmers Market

frankenmuthfarmersmarket@ gmail.com

Frankenmuth Farmers Market 534 N Main St, Frankenmuth

Holt Farmers Market 517-268-0024

holtfarmersmarket.org 2150 N Cedar St, Holt

Ithaca Farmers Market

989-875-3200

ithacami.com/community/ farmers-market Pavilion at Center & Pine River St, Ithaca

Meridian Township Farmers' Market 517-712-2395

Meridian Township Farmers' Market 1995 Central Park Dr, Okemos

Midland Area Farmers Market 989-948-0071

mbami.org/farmersmarket

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

MID

FARMERS MARKETS

Mt Pleasant Farmers Market

989-779-5331

mt-pleasant.org/farmersmarket

THURS: 331 N Main St; SAT: Broadway St at City Hall

Owosso Farmers Market downtownowossofarmers market.com

215 N Water St, Owosso

Port Austin Farmers Market

989-551-8100

portaustinfarmersmarket.com

17 W State St, Port Austin

St Johns Farmers Market

989-227-1717

St Johns Farmers Market

100 Maple St, St Johns

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

Makin' Bacon Food

Truck & Market Cafe

989-395-7908

makinbacontruck.weebly.com

203 S Washington, Saginaw

Michigan on Main

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

Tantay

tantaylansing.com

2398 Jolly Rd, Ste 200, Okemos

The Laundry

810-629-8852

lunchandbeyond.com

125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton

FOOD HUB

Flint Fresh Food Hub

810-620-1902

flintfresh.com

3325 E Court St, Flint

BREWERY

St Johns Brewing Co

989-227-7700

stjohnsbrew.com

200 N Clinton Ave, St Johns

CATERING

Abundance Cafe

517-974-9102

abundancecafeandyoga.com

800 Abbot Rd, East Lansing

RETAIL STORES

Capital City Market

517-333-3000

capitalcitymarket.com

600 E Michigan Ave, Ste 100, Lansing

Choice Farm Market 517-219-2634

choicefarmmarket.com

4212 E Holt Rd, Webberville

Eastside Lansing Food Co-op 517-999-2222

elfco.org 1605 E Kalamazoo, Lansing

GreenTree Co-op Market

989-772-3221

greentree.coop 410 W Broadway, Mt Pleasant

Healthy Habitz

989-652-0537

healthyhabitz.life 975 N Main St, Frankenmuth

FISHERY

Bay Port Fish Company

989-656-2121

bayportfish.com 1008 1st St, Bay Port

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Capital City Sweets

517-296-6997 capitalcitysweetsmi.com Lansing

Crust

810-629-8882 crustandbeyond.com 104 W Caroline St, Fenton

Foster Coffee Company 989-720-3459

fostercoffee.co 115 S Washington St, Owosso

Michigan Cream and Sugar 989-322-1000 michigancreamsugar.com 160 Uptown Dr, Bay City

Oh MI Organics ohmiorganics.com 109 W Higham St, St Johns

PawPaw's Pickles 231-288-0718 pawpawspicklesnthings.com Grand Blanc

The Bread Gal

989-401-9977 thebreadgalsaginaw.com 411 Hancock St, Saginaw

The Hearthstone Oven

Specializing in homemade baked goods, cinnamon rolls, breads, cookies, fruit and cream pies and more!

989-875-6838 hearthstoneoven.com 126 S Pine River, Ithaca

COMPOSTING

My Green Michigan 877-304-5810

mygreenmi.com 5834 N Michigan Rd, Dimondale

WITH THE GREAT LAKES MIDWEST

Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) coordinates this Center with regional partners in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin who serve as network coordinators in their respective communities – Chicago Food Policy Action Council, Northwest Indiana Food Council, Food Finance Institute of the University of Wisconsin System, and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Food Systems. CRFS will also lead Michigan-based activities.

Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) coordinates this Center with regional partners in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin who serve as network coordinators in their respective communities – Chicago Food Policy Action Council, Northwest Indiana Food Council, Food Finance Institute of the University of Wisconsin System, and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Food Systems. CRFS will also lead Michigan-based activities.

WHAT IS A REGIONAL FOOD BUSINESS CENTER?

WHAT IS A REGIONAL FOOD BUSINESS CENTER?

In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded 12 Regional Food Business Centers to help more farm and food businesses access new markets and navigate resources at the federal, state, and local levels. Over five years, each Center will develop a grant program and a regional network of dedicated technical assistance providers committed to fostering the sustainable success of farm and food enterprises.

In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded 12 Regional Food Business Centers to help more farm and food businesses access new markets and navigate resources at the federal, state, and local levels. Over five years, each Center will develop a grant program and a regional network of dedicated technical assistance providers committed to fostering the sustainable success of farm and food enterprises.

WHO DOES THIS CENTER SERVE?

WHO DOES THIS CENTER SERVE?

Small- to mid-sized farmers and historically marginalized food and farm business owners throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.

Small- to mid-sized farmers and historically marginalized food and farm business owners throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.

WHAT WILL THIS CENTER PROVIDE?

WHAT WILL THIS CENTER PROVIDE?

COORDINATION: The Center will collaborate with network coordinators, the USDA, and other Regional Food Business Centers to provide strategic business assistance and support to entrepreneurs in priority communities.

COORDINATION: The Center will collaborate with network coordinators, the USDA, and other Regional Food Business Centers to provide strategic business assistance and support to entrepreneurs in priority communities.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The Center will offer direct assistance to eligible businesses. It will also nurture food supply chain coordination, focusing on market and business development and managing financial resources.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: The Center will offer direct assistance to eligible businesses. It will also nurture food supply chain coordination, focusing on market and business development and managing financial resources.

CAPACITY BUILDING: The Center will provide Business Builder grants up to $100,000 to meet emerging regional needs and support businesses working toward sustainable expansion.

CAPACITY BUILDING: The Center will provide Business Builder grants up to $100,000 to meet emerging regional needs and support businesses working toward sustainable expansion.

Over $10 million will be distributed directly to technical assistance providers and eligible food and farm business owners. Application information coming later this year! Find out more information:

Over $10 million will be distributed directly to technical assistance providers and eligible food and farm business owners. Application information coming later this year!

Find out more information:

glm-rfbc.msu.edu

glm-rfbc@msu.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Funding the Fight to End Childhood Hunger:

Michigan Farm Bureau

As Isaiah Wunsch made his way home to Traverse City from a Michigan Farm Bureau meeting, the discussions on the challenges facing rural Michiganders—particularly childhood food insecurity—lingered in his mind. His business, Third Coast Fruit Company, had hit a hurdle after losing a significant contract. Determined not to let this setback go to waste, Wunsch brainstormed ways to keep his farm profitable while addressing the pressing issue of hunger.

Inspired by the meeting's revelations about childhood hunger in Michigan, Wunsch devised a plan to transform surplus apples into a force for good. Through a buy-onedonate-one program, customers could pre-order apples online, with a portion of each purchase going to organizations providing food assistance. This initiative not only helped Third Coast Fruit Company rebound from its losses but also ensured that nutritious apples made their way to those in need across Michigan.

Inspired by the meeting's revelations about childhood hunger in Michigan, Isaiah Wunsch devised a plan to transform surplus apples into a force for good.

Wunsch's dedication mirrors that of other Farm Bureau members committed to tackling childhood hunger. Leveraging the Farm Bureau's influence and the support of its affiliated companies, a statewide movement was born. From grassroots initiatives like the Agent Charitable Fund to annual fundraising competitions like the Young Farmer Harvest for All, the Farm Bureau Family of Companies mobilizes resources to combat hunger.

Recognizing that action taken today shapes the well-being of future generations, the Farm Bureau adopts a proactive stance. For every Farm Bureau Insurance policy sold, a dollar is earmarked to support comprehensive approaches to combat childhood hunger. It's a collective effort, rallying communities statewide to ensure no child goes to bed hungry.

Together, these concerted efforts paint a hopeful picture—a Michigan where childhood hunger is eradicated and every individual has access to nourishing food. Together, they prove that making a difference is not just a slogan but a tangible reality.

Support Your Local Food Source:

Protect The Pollinators

CLAIRE BUTLER Content Strategy Specialist

Did you add local blueberries to your morning breakfast this summer, or cut into a hearty acorn squash purchased at your local farmstand? These Michigan agricultural treasures wouldn’t be possible without the work of small creatures like the native squash bees and the ruby-throated hummingbird. Why? Eighty percent of plants exist because of the small yet mighty pollinator workforce.¹

So what is a pollinator, exactly? Pollinators are bees, butterflies, moths, flies, and birds that help transport the genetic material of a male flower to a female flower, which then creates fruit and other foods. “One out of every three bites that you eat requires pollination²,” says Michigan farmer and entomologist Heather Leach. “But it’s not just humans! From the squirrels to the birds to the bears—they all require foods like nuts, berries, and fruits that need pollination. Because of this, pollinator abundance and diversity can serve as a local proxy for ecosystem health.”

1 “Insects and Pollinators | National Agricultural Library.” n.d. https://www.nal. usda.gov/animal-health-and-welfare/insects-and-pollinators.

2 “The Importance of Pollinators.” n.d. USDA. https://www.usda.gov/peoples-garden/pollinators

3 Wagner, David L., Eliza M. Grames, Matthew L. Forister, May R. Berenbaum, and David Stopak. 2021. “Insect Decline in the Anthropocene: Death by a Thousand Cuts.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 118 (2). https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2023989118.

Leach co-owns Harrand Hill (formerly Tanti Radici), a farm located just south of Traverse City. When she and her husband, Tom, moved to this ‘forever farm’, they expected to put in a lot of work to entice pollinators to visit due to the surrounding corn and soy farms. “The pollinators surprised me—they were both abundant and diverse! We grew some of the best watermelons I’ve ever tasted, had incredible yields on our pollinator-dependent crops, and had so many natural enemies that helped us fend off pests like aphids,” Leach says. "We want to do everything we can to support insect diversity," which includes a collaboration with Michigan Natural Conservation Service (NRCS) to expand their focused planting of grassland habitat restoration.

While farmers can support and benefit from a healthy pollinator population, Leach emphasizes that everyone can contribute to a resilient food system by preserving natural habitats. "Globally, we're estimated to have lost around 45% of our insect population in the last 40 years³." Creating designated habitat space in your backyard can assist local farmers with their yields. Try Leach's tips, found in the sidebar, to get started!

Heather’s Tips for Pollinators at Home:

Pollinators are resilient creatures –by doing 3 easy things, their presence will reward you pretty quickly. These steps contribute to a healthier environment and support the crucial role of pollinators in sustaining biodiversity and food production.

Feed them by mowing less and planting flowers. Bees in particular tend to like blue, white, and yellow toned flowers.

House them—most bees live in the ground and cavities like grass reeds. Leave bare ground, plant native grasses, or explore building ‘bee hotels.’

Don’t kill them; avoid using pesticides as much as possible. If pesticides are necessary, choose products with low toxicity to bees and other pollinators.

KATIE DUMAN Les Cheneaux Distillers

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Straits Whiskey Cream

1-2 scoops vanilla ice cream

3-4 oz root beer

METHOD

In a large beer mug or glass of your choice, add your ice cream, whiskey cream, and root beer—in that order. Serve with a spoon and a straw.

NORTHEaST MICHIGaN

Cheboygan

Mackinaw

NORTHEaST

FARMS

B&B Farms: Michigan

Grass-Fed Beef

989-590-7544

thegoodnessofgrass.com 9545 Cathro Rd, Alpena

Bonz Beach Farms

989-326-0895 bonzbeachfarms.com 20706 Bonz Beach Hwy, Onaway

Cook Family Farm

989-731-1332

cookfamilyfarm.com 4282 Hayes Tower Rd, Gaylord

Coop Creations

989-255-4440

Coop Creations 13699 Spruce Rd, Spruce

Ganderponics

989-332-4944

ganderponics.com 13178 Weadock Rd, Cheboygan

Golden River Orchard 231-420-2565

goldenriverorchard.com 2250 White Cedar Rd, Cheboygan

Hammerhead Shark Ranch

989-350-3699

Hammerhead Shark Ranch 3917 Lake Manuka Rd, Gaylord

Harvest Thyme Farm

231-420-2656

harvestthymefarm.com 4848 Indian Trail Rd, Cheboygan

Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Ciderworks

989-657-0141

mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com 2621 S Karsten Rd, Rogers City

New Sun Farm

989-306-2730

newsunfarmrc 7436 M 68 Hwy, Rogers City

Running W FarmsFreezer Meats

810-240-2376

runningwfarms.com 1658 W M-55, West Branch

Serendipity Farms 231-357-4001

serendipity-farms.com 3741 Grange Hall Rd, Wolverine

Sobecks' Sunset Acres

989-255-2852

sobeckssunsetacres.com 2649 E Roe Rd, Spruce

Tawas Blueberry Farm

Check their website and social media for opening day of this U-Pick farm.

989-362-4638 tawasblueberries.com 838 Leggett Rd, Tawas City

The Mushroom Man

989-884-3662

The Mushroom Man

White Barn Gardens

989-724-5077

White Barn Gardens 4299 M-72, Harrisville

FARMERS MARKETS

Cheboygan Farmers Market cheboyganfarmersmarket@ gmail.com

Cheboygan Farmers Market Festival Square: 401 N Main St, Cheboygan

Rogers City Farmers Market 989-734-4977

Rogers City Farmers Market 146 E Erie St, Rogers City

Roscommon Village Market 989-745-2940

Roscommon Village Market 211 Main St, Roscommon

RESTAURANTS

Audie's Restaurant & The Chippewa Room 231-436-5744 audies.com 314 N Nicolet St, Mackinaw City

Bennethum's Northern Inn 989-732-9288

bennethums.com

3917 Old US 27 S, Gaylord

Michaywé Inn the Woods

989-939-8800

innthewoodsatmichaywe.com 1535 Opal Lake Rd, Gaylord

Sand Bay Trading Co. and Woody's Grand Lake 989-595-0242

Sand Bay Trading Post Co. and Woody's Grand Lake 14313 E Hwy 638, Presque Isle

Up North 23 Restaurant and Lounge 989-734-2323

upnorth23.com

530 N 3rd St, Rogers City

CIDERY

Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Ciderworks 989-657-0141

mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com 2621 S Karsten Rd, Rogers City

RETAIL STORES

Art in the Loft 989-356-4877

artintheloft.org 109 N 2nd Ave, Alpena

Birch Hill Grocery 989-595-0595

birchhillgrocery.com 8121 E Grand Lake Rd, Presque Isle

Male's Grocery & Marketplace 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 N, Alpena

Plath's Meats - Rogers City 989-734-2232

plathsmeats.com 116 S Third St, Rogers City

Running W FarmsMeats & Produce 810-240-2376

runningwfarms.com 1658 W M-55, West Branch

The Farmers' Creamery 989-826-8368

localdifference.org/amishcountry-in-ne-michigan 50 W Kittle, Mio

Tip'n The Mitten 989-745-4571

tipnthemitten.com 212 E Michigan Ave, Grayling

Woodland Confectionary 989-474-9209

woodlandconfectionary.com

179 N 3rd St, Rogers City

FISHERY

Big Stone Bay Fishery 231-436-4144

Big Stone Bay Fishery 10975 US 23, Mackinaw City

Celebrating over 70 years of blueberries!

THE FUTURE OF FOOD ACCESS IS ONLINE.

Fresh Food Connections farmers are making it happen by accepting SNAP payment through their ecommerce platforms.

This program is managed with support from Taste the Local Difference, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

WESTERN U.P.

From the Ground Farmers Market Collective

Minnie Farms

Mother Farmer

North Harvest CSA

Whispering Wild Market Farm

LANSING AREA

G reen Wagon Farm

Hillcrest Farms

Magnolia Farm

PONTIAC Incahoots Farm

YSPILANTI

Old City Acres

Ypsi Area Online Market

DETROIT

Adamah Farm City Commons CSA

Deeply Rooted Produce

Green Boots Veteran Community Garden

Keep Growing Detroit

Sanctuary Farms

UGAMI Farm

Let’s Talk About

FaRM STRESS

Farming can be challenging. Uncontrollable stressors like market changes, weather, and a lack of work-life balance can create difficulties for those in the field. Because of these stressors, the farming profession faces much higher rates of serious behavioral health outcomes, including death by suicide at almost twice the rate of other professions, according to the National Rural Health Association.¹

Luckily, there are resources for those in need. Michigan State University Extension offers grant-funded teletherapy for those affected by agricultural stressors, available at no cost. This applies to not only farmers and farmworkers, but also those in farming families and related occupations, such as commercial fishing, veterinary services, and more. With bilingual therapists from agricultural backgrounds, access to relatable talk therapy is easier than ever.

“It’s just like servicing your tractor, for example. If your tractor needs an oil change, you take care of it,” says Remington Rice, Health and Farm Stress Educator with MSU Extension. “If you are feeling stressed or having unwelcome thoughts, you seek help.”

Those in immediate crisis should call or text the Suicide Prevention Hotline at ‘988’ or chat at 988lifeline.org.

1 Eisenreich, Rosalie, and Carolyn Pollari. n.d. “Addressing Higher Risk of Suicide Among Farmers in Rural America.” National Rural Health Association. https://www.ruralhealth.us/NRHA/media/Emerge_NRHA/Advocacy/Policy%2 documents /NRHA -Policy-Brief-Increases-in-Suicide-Rates-Among-Farmers-in-Rural-America.pdf.

G SEASONAL ODUCE

N STORAGE OPTIONS

Open plastic bag with paper towel

In water on the counter

Whole, in a loose plastic bag / Chopped, in a sealed container

On counter for 1-3 days

Loose in cool, dry place

Unwashed in a sealed bag or container

Loose plastic bag covering leaves

Loose in a brown paper bag

Loose in cool, dry place

Plastic bag in fridge

Loose or in open container in cool, dark place

Tops removed, in loose plastic bag

Plastic bag in fridge

On counter

Loose in cool, dry place

Counter, or in a plastic bag in fridge

Unwashed in their original container

Counter until ripe, refrigerate whole, uncut for up to 5 days

Unwashed on the counter until ripe, then refrigerate

Counter, then plastic bag in fridge

cheersto Years

In celebration of Taste the Local Difference's 20th anniversary, we sat down with our CEO, Tricia Phelps, to talk about the company and her 10-year journey alongside it.

For Tricia, TLD isn’t just a local food guide or marketing and media agency, it’s a pledge to the people behind every Michigan-made meal. From her beginnings as an intern to now leading the organization, Tricia has witnessed TLD's growth and its significant contribution to Michigan's evolving local food landscape.

The first Local Food Guide was printed in 2004 as a black-and-white list of farms in the region. In 2015, we printed our first magazinestyle guide.

What drew you to TLD?

I first saw the TLD Local Food Guide at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market in 2012, fell in love with it, and got the opportunity to intern with the company that same year. When TLD posted a full-time role in 2014, I jumped at the chance to apply. At the time, TLD was a 5-county program in Northwest Michigan, operating as an arm of the non-profit Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, and had just begun preparing for their first ever magazinestyle print guide to local food.

Celebrate 20 years with us on September 12!

Meet Tricia!

How has the local food landscape in Michigan changed since you started with TLD?

Our state has always been on the cutting edge of local food systems, but Michiganders continue to innovate. Throughout the last ten years, our infrastructure has grown to address gaps from distribution and aggregation to commercial kitchens and direct online purchasing. We’re working together to form stronger regional, statewide, and national networks to learn from one another, and producers are developing cooperative structures like multi-farm CSAs and local value-added co-packing facilities. Much of this didn’t exist, was just getting started, or wasn’t formalized before 2014, and while we still have opportunities to grow and improve, it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come. Michigan folks love local, and it’s evident by how proud they are to support Michigan businesses and the delicious local food they produce. I’m hopeful that our communities will continue to make local purchasing a part of their day-to-day decision-making long into the future.

How has TLD adapted and grown to fit those changes?

TLD exists to help farms and food businesses succeed, so our efforts have always been about building a greater demand for local food and providing services to food entrepreneurs to support their success - and we’ve done a lot of that.

TLD has grown into a fully-fledged marketing agency specializing in local food and effective strategies for agriculture, food and beverage producers. We’ve been able to help these business owners tell their stories, find loyal customers, and build successful businesses. Additionally, we seek out capital resources and partner with likeminded organizations to subsidize a portion of our work for beginning and underserved food entrepreneurs.

What makes you most proud of TLD today?

We care about the local food community so deeply, and we adapt to respond to problems our partners face, creating solutions the food community needs. I’m proud of the people behind TLD and the thousands of local food entrepreneurs we have supported—we’ve made them our priority for the past twenty years, and we will do so for the next twenty!

And finally, what does it mean to “taste the local difference?”

It’s about understanding the benefits local food purchasing offers—from positive economic impact and community building to quality food access. Once you’ve tasted a tomato fresh off the vine, you can’t go back to eating an early-picked tomato shipped cross-country. If more people buy local food because they’ve experienced the difference and understand the impact their food dollars have in their community, we’ll have a world with more flavor, community, and appreciation for local farms. That’s the kind of world I want to live in.

WHy bUy lOcal FOOd?

THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO YOUR COMMUNITY

On average people who shop at farmers markets have 15-20 INTERACTIONS per visit as compared to 1-2 at the grocery store.

When is the produce is picked? Early Peak

How far does the food travel? 2,000+ miles Less than 150 miles

Where are the dollars distributed? Broker, Packing House, Distribution Local Farmer

How much does the farmer get? $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Each dollar spent at indepentant local businesses returns 3X MORE MONEY to your community than a chain store or non-local product. Farmers need multiple market channels to be sustainable.

FOOD COMES

Conventional food distribution uses at least 4 TIMES MORE FUEL than local and regional systems.

4x of U.S. farmland is lost each day due to residential and commercial development.

To transport food long distances it's often picked while unripe, then gassed to "ripen" it after transport or it is highly processed with preservatives.

A TYPICAL AMERICAN MEAL TRAVELS AN AVERAGE OF 1,500 MILES TO LAND ON YOUR PLATE.

2,000

FRUIT FILLING

6 yellow peaches, sliced (and optionally, peeled)

1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

1 lb dark sweet cherries, soaked in brown sugar bourbon syrup, overnight (see additional recipe)

2 Tbsp salted butter, melted

Juice of half a lemon

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup lightly packed

dark brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

BISCUITS

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

Pinch of salt

½ tsp apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp cold water

1 Tbsp honey

½ cup very cold salted butter, cut into small cubes

1 cup buttermilk

1 beaten egg, for egg wash

BROWN SUGAR BOURBON SYRUP

1/3 cup local whiskey

¼ cup lightly packed dark brown sugar

½ Tbsp vanilla extract

Peach Cherry Berry Cobbler

BOURBON-SOAKED CHERRIES

In a pint-sized canning jar, add cherries, bourbon, brown sugar and vanilla. Jar should be tightly filled. Seal jar completely and shake to evenly disperse liquid and sugar. It’s okay if the sugar doesn’t completely dissolve, but the mixture should have a syrupy consistency. Refrigerate overnight.

COBBLER

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13” glass baking dish.

Place peaches, blueberries, and soaked cherries in baking dish. Lightly toss fruit in melted butter, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flour. This can be done directly in the baking dish.

In a small bowl, add apple cider vinegar, water, and honey and mix until well combined.

Next, in a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda,

and salt, and mix well. Add cubed butter. Coat the butter in the flour mixture, using your hands to break the butter into pebble-like pieces. Then, add vinegar mixture to moisten. The vinegar helps tenderize the gluten to produce a softer dough. Next, add buttermilk and work the dough together to form a loose ball using your hands. The dough should have a slightly sticky consistency. If the dough is sticking to your hands too much to work with, sprinkle in flour as necessary.

Using hands, top fruit mixture with dollops of biscuit dough, spacing evenly across baking dish. Fruit should be visible, as the top will not be completely covered with biscuit dough. Brush dough with egg wash and bake for 15 minutes covered with foil and an additional 15 minutes uncovered, or until fruit is bubbly and biscuits are golden.

Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or as is.

NICOLE SANDS

NORTHWEST MICHIGaN

NORTHWEST

FARMS

Anavery Fine Foods Meat CSA

231-631-5892

anavery.com 6071 Secor Rd, Traverse CIty

AVO Farm Market

231-794-7232

avofarmmarket.com 12181 Northwood, Hwy M-22, Bear Lake

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

Bear Creek Organic Farm

231-487-2791

bearcreekorganicfarm.com 4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey

Bear Earth Herbals

231-620-3297

bearearthherbals.com Kingsley

Black Barn Farm

231-526-2486

blackbarnfarmcv.wixsite.com/ bianchi 6241 N State Rd, Harbor Springs

Bloom Wildcraft 989-413-1845

bloomwildcraft.com 409 N Brownson Ave, Kingsley

Bluebird Farm and Gardens 517-763-7718

bluebirdfarmandgardens.com 10750 S Fredrickson Rd, Empire

Bluestem Farm 231-459-8968

bluestemfarm.net 4218 M-32, East Jordan

BrixStone Farms

715-892-2727

brixstonefarms.com 11240 Milarch Rd, Bear Lake

Brotherton Farm

231-463-5114

brothertonfarm.com

4442 Schoolcraft Rd, Bellaire

Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards 231-889-3513

Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards 12482 Milarch Rd, Bear Lake

Buchan's Blueberry Hill 231-223-4846

buchansblueberryhill.com 1472 Nelson Rd, Traverse City

Buckwheat's Market Garden 248-420-7118

buckwheatsmarketgarden.com

400 S Derenzy Rd, Central Lake

Calvin Lutz Farms

231-889-5594

calvinlutzfarms.com 8576 Chief Rd, Kaleva

Champion Hill Farm

231-651-0682

championhillfarm.com

200 S Marshall Rd, Beulah

Charlevoix Cheese Co/ Boss Dairy Farms

Danu Hof 517-581-1055

danuhof.com 3775 Doerr Rd, Mancelona

Darnit Char's Icelandic Wool-N-Sheep Farm 231-886-0989 darnitchars.com 2421 Tyler Rd, Kalkaska

Duerksen Turkey Farm 231-587-8267

duerksenturkeyfarm.com 7214 M-66 Hwy, Mancelona

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

Farmhouse Floral

Sustainably grown flowers for all occasions: lush bouquets, garden installations, seasonal porch pots & more.

231-223-7000

cherryconnection.com

3688 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City

Coveyou Scenic Farm Market

231-347-4056

coveyouscenicfarm.com

4160 US 131 S, Petoskey

248-909-0990 farmhousefloralco.com Northport

Flynn Orchards

231-886-0416 flynnorchards.com 3728 Mancelona Rd, Mancelona

Forest & Farm

231-920-2971

forestandfarm.us 11978 W Watergate Rd., Cadillac

Forest Garden Organic Farm 231-228-6497

localdifference.org/partner/forestgarden-organic-farm 2272 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City

Gallagher Centennial Farm 231-218-0771

gallagherfarms.com 5904 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Farm Market

Open seasonally June-Oct, 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

Golden Bee Farm 231-445-5095

goldenbeefarm.com 10408 W Coombs Rd, Manton

Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden 231-335-2792 536 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City

Great Lakes Garlic Farm 231-598-0802

greatlakesgarlicfarm.com 7269 County Rd 633, Buckley

Groleau's Farm Market

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

8118 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Gallagher's

NORTHWEST

FARMS

Hallstedt Homestead Cherries

231-994-3316

hhcherries.net

8227 N Matheson Rd, Northport

Hangry Hens Farm

641-330-6210

hangryhenfarms.com 591 Cool Rd, Kalkaska

Jelinek Orchards

231-271-3774

localdifference.org/partner/ jelinek-orchards

5282 N Jelinek Rd, Northport

King Orchards - Central Lake 231-544-6479

kingorchards.com

4620 N M-88, Central Lake

King Orchards - Kewadin 231-264-0715

kingorchards.com

986 US-31 S, Kewadin

Lakeside Farm

231-675-6400

lakesidefarmboyne.com

06255 Zenith Heights Rd, Boyne City

Lakeview Hill Farm & Market

Certified organic farm & market in Leelanau County. Enjoy farm fresh vegetables & organic blooms, plus stock up on 100+ products from other local farmers & producers!

231-463-8218

lakeviewhillfarm.com

8236 E Lakeview Hills Rd, Traverse City

Lee Family Farm

231-342-2385

Lee Family Farm

7357 Satterly Lake Rd, Mancelona

Leelanau Peninsula

Maple Sugarbush

231-632-8650

10361 E Melkild Rd, Northport

Light of Day Organics Tea Farm

231-228-7234

lightofdayorganics.com

3502 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Lightwell Lavender Farm

U-Pick Lavender

getlightwell.com

2150 Carroll Rd, Traverse City

Local Yokels Farm

231-223-7900

localyokelsfarm.com

1887 Gray Rd & 13130 Center Rd, Traverse City

Lost Lake Farm

lostlakefarmers@gmail.com

lostlakefarm.net

11664 Fewins Rd, Honor

Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery

231-487-9058

mmsyrup.com 4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey

Meadowlark Farm

231-256-6980

meadowlarkfarmcsa.com

6350 Lingaur Rd, Lake Leelanau

MI Farm Co-op

Northwest Michigan's farmer-owned cooperative, offering a multifarm CSA share year-round!

mifarmcoop@gmail.com mifarmcoop.org

Northwest Michigan

Morganic Permaculture Farm 231-492-5175

morganic-farm.com 8040 M-113 E, Fife Lake

NanBop Farm 231-775-3478

nanbopfarm.com 1 Broadcast Way, Cadillac

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

North Star Organics 231-352-4865

northstarorganics.com 1139 Forrester Rd, Frankfort

Norwood Centennial Farms

MAEAP certified 5th Gen Dairy Farm selling beef sticks, summer sausage, A2 Fromage cheese, and suet wreaths. Farm tours can be booked online.

844-630-1974

norwoodcentennialfarms.com 1498 Barnard Rd, Charlevoix

Ol' Glory Flowers 231-938-2499

olgloryflowers.com 11018 Cemetery Rd, Alden

Old Hickory Beefalo Farm 989-390-4574

oldhickorybeefalofarm.com 10598 Fletcher Rd SE, Fife Lake

Oleson's Buffalo Farm 231-947-6091 olesonsfoods.com Traverse CIty

Pine Hill Nursery and Garden Café 231-599-2824 pinehill-nursery.com 886 US-31 N, Kewadin

Providence Organic Farm, Market, Café & Natural Food Store

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

231-599-2020 providenceorganicfarm.com

5691 N M-88, Central Lake

Raikko's Farm 231-420-6541 raikkosfarm.com 4097 Schmalzried Rd, Levering

Rice Centennial Farm 231-383-0482

6511 Mick Rd, Benzonia

River Valley Farms Eggs & Meats

231-313-0413

5507 Walton Rd, Kingsley

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

S&S Lamb 616-826-0909 sandslamb.us 4020 W Blue Rd, McBain

Secret Garden at Brys Estate

Stroll through lavender fields, perennial flower and herb gardens, and a gift shop with homemade products, cookies, and ice cream.

231-223-4235

bryssecretgarden.com

3309 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City

Sleeping Bear Farms

231-882-4456 sleepingbearfarms.com

841 S Pioneer Rd, Beulah

The Lively Farm

231-360-7049

9990 S Bow Rd, Maple City & 3805 W Empire Hwy, Empire

Third Coast Fruit CoCherry U-Pick cherryupick.com

555 Wilson Rd, Traverse City

TLC Farms

231-271-4754

tlcfarmtotable.com

4030 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay

Up North Fields

231-260-1084

upnorthfields.com 823 Michigan Ave, Benzonia

Up North Heritage Farm

231-655-0554

upnorthheritagefarm.com 8105 Hawley Rd, Williamsburg

Warren Orchards: Between the Bays

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

231-590-2363

betweenthebaystc.com 8169 Center Rd, Traverse City

Witt Family Farm wittfamilyfarm@mich.com wittfamilyfarm.com

493 N Derenzy Rd, Central Lake

Z&N Farm

707-672-5118

zenfarmllc.com

9740 Chief Rd, Bear Lake

FARMERS MARKETS

Bellaire Farmers Market

231-350-8835

BellaireFarmersMarket

102 S Maple St, Bellaire

Boyne City Farmers Market

231-582-9009

boynecityfarmersmarket.org

207 N Lake St, Boyne City

Cadillac Farmers Market

231-920-2971

cadillacfarmermarket.org

117 W Cass St, Cadillac

Charlevoix Farmers Market

231-547-3253

charlevoixmi.gov/338/ farmers-market

East Park: 408 Bridge St, Charlevoix

Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market

231-347-3434

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

401 E Mitchell St, Petoskey

Elberta Community Farmers Market

@elbertacfm

elbertacommunityfarmersmarket.com

Penfold Park on Betsie Bay, Elberta

Elk Rapids Farmers Market

231-264-8202

elkrapidschamber.org

305 US-31, Elk Rapids

Harbor Springs Farmers Market

231-881-1863

harborspringsfarmersmarket.org

117 W Main St, Harbor Springs

Open Tuesdays, May 14 to December 17, 2-6 PM in Downtown Kalkaska with farm fresh produce, artisan products, cooking demos & kids days.

231-258-3307

kalkaskaconservation.org/ farmers-market

353 S Cedar St, Kalkaska

Kingsley Farmers Market

231-620-3297

Kingsley Market

Brownson Memorial Park: 205 S Brownson Ave, Kingsley

Mancelona Farmers Market

231-886-0416 mancelonafarmersmarket.com

100 Howard St, Mancelona

Manistee Farmers Market manisteekitchen.org/ farmers-market

260 Saint Mary’s Pkwy, Manistee

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market

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 Farm Market

Farmers Market on The Piazza outdoors Mondays 1-5pm (June-Oct) & inside at The Mercato (Nov-April) Saturdays 10am-2pm

231-941-1900 thevillagetc.com

800 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City

Torch Lake Co-op

Buy directly from many family farms at once at www.torchlake.coop. Get groceries delivered to your door twice a week, 52 weeks a year!

231-673-3186 torchlakecoop.com Online

FOOD

SEEDS Farm at Historic Barns Park

231-947-0312 ecoseeds.org

1500 Red Dr, Traverse City

Kalkaska Farmers Market

HUB

NORTHWEST

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

Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms

Experience the Mediterranean at Black Star Farms' winery bistro, with farm-fresh ingredients, wood-fired pizza and live music weekends.

231-944-1297

blackstarfarms.com

10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay

Bubbie's Bagels

231-252-3587

bubbiesbagelstc.com

1215 E Front St, Traverse City

City Park Grill

231-347-0101

cityparkgrill.com

432 E Lake St, Petoskey

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

Farm Club

231-252-3079

farmclubtc.com

10051 Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City

Good Harbor Grill

231-334-3555

goodharborgrill.com

6584 Western Ave, Glen Arbor

Jax Northside

231-437-6400

jaxchx.com

757 Petoskey Ave (US-31 S), Charlevoix

Julienne Tomatoes

231-439-9250

juliennetomatoes.com

421 Howard St, Petoskey

La Becasse

231-334-3944

restaurantlabecasse.com

9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City

Oryana Café

231-947-0191

oryana.coop

260 E 10th St, Traverse City

Palette Bistro

231-348-3321

palettebistro.com

321 Bay St, Petoskey

Roast & Toast Coffee & Café

231-347-7767

roastandtoast.com

309 E Lake St, Petoskey

S2S Sugar 2 Salt 231-492-4616

sugar2salt.com

1371 Gray Dr, Ste 300, Traverse City

Spanglish

Spanglish is a certified Green Restaurant combining traditional recipes and Michigan ingredients for a unique take on your favorite Mexican dishes.

231-943-1453 spanglishtc.com

1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City

Taproot Cider House 231-943-2500

taproottc.com

300 E Front St, Traverse City

The Cooks' House 231-946-8700 cookshousetc.com

115 Wellington St, Traverse City

The Filling Station Microbrewery 231-946-8168

thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com 642 Railroad Pl, Traverse City

The Little Fleet 231-943-1116

thelittlefleet.com

448 E Front St, Traverse City

The Mill 231-835-2069 themillglenarbor.com 5440 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor

The Riverside Inn 231-256-9971 theriversideinn.com 302 River St, Leland

BREWERIES

Brose Brewing 231-383-4262 stambrosecellars.com 841 S Pioneer Rd, Beulah

Earthen Ales 231-252-4270 earthenales.com

1371 Gray Dr, Ste 200, Traverse City

North Channel Brewing 231-299-1020 northchannelbrewing.com

86 Washington St, Manistee

Rare Bird Brewpub 231-943-2053 rarebirdbrewpub.com

229 Lake Ave, Traverse City

Short's Brewing Bellaire Pub & Beer Garden

Celebrate 20 years of Crafting Community & Brewing a World. Short's Brewing is open every day in Bellaire & Elk Rapids.

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

CIDERY

Townline Ciderworks

231-883-5330

townlineciderworks.com

11595 US-31 S, Williamsburg

MEADERY

St. Ambrose Cellars 231-383-4262

stambrosecellars.com

841 S Pioneer Rd, Beulah

WINERIES

Black Star Farms - Old Mission

231-944-1310

blackstarfarms.com

360 McKinley Rd E, Old Mission Peninsula

Black Star Farms Winery & Distillery

231-944-1270

blackstarfarms.com

10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay

Brengman Brothers: WineryDistillery - Eatery

231-421-5611

brengmanbrothers.com

9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City

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

Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery

231-203-4790

crookedvinewine.com

8370 Lakeview Rd, Alanson

FarmHouse Vineyards

231-838-8450

farmhouse-vineyards.com

8450 Channel Rd, Petoskey

Left Foot Charley

Aromatic and flavorful wine and cider produced from Northern Michigan's best growers. Located in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

231-995-0500

leftfootcharley.com

806 Red Dr, Traverse City

Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery

231-487-9058

mmsyrup.com

4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey

Mari Vineyards

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 Winery at the Gallagher Estate

The perfect stop along your Sleeping Bear Dunes journey, and only 6 miles from downtown Traverse City, at the highest point of the Leelanau Peninsula.

231-421-7001

rovewinery.com

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

Spare Key Winery

231-237-4785

sparekeywinery.com

6872 Upper Bay Shore Rd, Charlevoix

RETAIL STORES

Benjamin Twiggs - The Original Cherry Store

231-947-0208

benjamintwiggs.com

1213 E Front St, Traverse City

Burritt's Fresh Markets

231-946-3300 burrittsmarket.com

509 W Front St, Traverse City

Cold Creek Farm

Premium, small batch, all natural, handmade hot sauces, curated spice & Ayurvedic beverage blends, fresh grab & go items.

ccfbenzonia@gmail.com

ccfbenzonia.com

529 Main St, Frankfort

Edson Farms Natural Foods

231-941-5221

edsonfarms.com

835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City

Fustini's Oils & VinegarsPetoskey

231-758-3575 fustinis.com

206 Howard St, Petoskey

Fustini's Oils & VinegarsTraverse City 231-944-1145

fustinis.com

141 E Front St, Traverse City

Lively NeighborFood Market

A friendly market full of delicious, healthy food grown by neighbors. Rooted in Community, Cultivating Connections.

231-360-7222

livelyneighborfood.com

3805 W Empire Hwy, Empire

Market Basket

231-882-5041

marketbasketbeulah.com

187 N Michigan Ave, Beulah

Oleson's Food Store - Charlevoix 231-547-6548

olesonsfoods.com

112 Antrim St, Charlevoix

Oleson's Food Store - Petoskey 231-439-9911

olesonsfoods.com

2000 N US-31, Petoskey

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 231-947-0191

oryana.coop 260 E 10th St, Traverse City

Oryana West 231-486-2491

oryana.coop 3587 Marketplace Cir, Traverse City

Providence Organic Farm, Market, Café & Natural Food Store 231-599-2020 providenceorganicfarm.com 5691 N M-88, Central Lake

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 Market - Interlochen 231-944-1552 toms-foodmarkets.com 9475 Market Dr, Interlochen

Tom's Food Market - Northport 231-386-5721 toms-foodmarkets.com 105 Nagonaba St, Northport

Tom's Food Market - West Bay 231-947-7290 toms-foodmarkets.com

13940 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City

Bailey's Farms 231-313-1503

baileysfarms.com

2748 Garfield Rd N, Suite 13, Traverse City

NORTHWEST

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Cooper Family Spreads

231-735-6363

12124 Griffith Rd, Brethren

Crow & Moss Chocolate

231-838-9875

crowandmoss.com

1601 Standish Ave, Unit 3, Petoskey

De Vor Dairy & Creamery

A harmonious blend of nature and dairy expertise, farm-to-table, gouda, ice cream, dairy barn tours & farm store, cow cuddling.

810-882-1128

devordairyfarmandcreamery.com

5436 Tyler Rd SE, Kalkaska

Food For Thought

Supporting family farms, protecting land, and producing wholesome food. Food for Thought values the spiritual benefits of food and the need to protect it.

231-326-5444

foodforthought.net

7738 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Grand Traverse Sauce Company

877-251-3383

gtsauceco.com

1125 E 8th St, Traverse City

Great Lakes Potato Chips

231-944-4049

greatlakespotatochips.com

522 W Commerce Dr, Traverse City

Great Lakes Farm to Freezer

Making Michigan and Great Lakes region produce more accessible to surrounding food communities.

231-492-8214

farmtofreezer.com

1610 Barlow, Ste 201, Traverse City

Greenetown Foods Apple Chips

231-922-2353

greenetownfoods.com

5928 E Traverse Hwy #C, Traverse City

The perfect stop for chocolate lovers! Chocolate confections plus gelato, sorbet, and fresh baked cookies made with ethically traded and local ingredients.

231-326-3030 grocersdaughter.com 11590 S Lacore Rd, Empire

Harmony Freeze Pops

All natural Freeze Pops and Ice Cream featuring ingredients from northern Michigan farmers and producers.

231-492-0495

harmonyfreezepops.com

700 Boon St, Traverse City

Hilbert's Honey Co.

231-252-4569

hilbertshoneyco.com

3555 5 Mile Rd, Traverse City

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

Lake Charlevoix Coffee Company 231-497-6497

lakecharlevoixcoffeeco.com

202 S Lake St, Boyne 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

Plath's Meats - Petoskey

231-348-8100 plathsmeats.com

2200 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey

Suttons Bay Trading Company

Woman-owned purveyor of a delicious assortment of high-quality hand mixed spices, savory sauces, and sundry items.

231-271-7423

suttonsbaytrading.com

310 N St Joseph St, Suttons Bay

VERMICOMPOSTING

Michigan Worm Works 734-276-5899

michiganwormworks.com

1965 Pine Creek Rd, Manistee

Grocer's Daughter Chocolate

Idyll Farms G.O.A.T. Cheese

wish you were here.

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Get Cookin’ with MI

Ingredient Guide!

Imagine this: you open your CSA box and pull out a vegetable that looks like an alien. Your newsletter says it's kohlrabi.

“Huh,” you wonder, “How am I supposed to eat this thing?”

Cue our MI Ingredient Guide! Discover dozens of recipes, helpful cooking tips, storage information, and seasonality for common Michigan ingredients from apples to wine (and yes, even kohlrabi). We make it easy to #tastethelocaldifference!

Additional vegetables are welcome in this dish! Add your seasonal farmers market finds.

PORK & FRESH GARDEN

Stuffedsquash

INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground pork

3 cups cooked brown rice

(1 cup dry brown rice & 2 cups water)

6-8 ball squash or small winter squash

1 onion, diced

1 carrot, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1 Tbsp fresh thyme

1 tsp dried oregano

1 Tbsp fresh garlic, minced

METHOD

To make the stuffing, in a warm pan, cook ground pork until browned. Remove meat from the pan and set aside in a large bowl. Add vegetables to the pan and sauté. Once soft, add vegetables to the bowl as well as the cooked rice and all other ingredients besides squash. Mix and season to taste.

Cut the top inch off of the squash and, with a small spoon, gently scoop the center of the squash.

Take the filling and stuff each squash. Make sure to pack them tight as it will help them to hold their shape. Oil the outside of the squash and wrap it in foil. Place in a deep baking pan and cook at 350°F for 90 minutes, or until they begin to soften.

Serve over a bed of extra stuffing and fresh tomato sauce, and enjoy.

LARRY STEFFES

Danu Hof

UPPER PENINSULa

CHIPPEWA

WESTERN

U.P.

FARMS

Bare Legs Farm

906-369-2456

Bare Legs Farm Lake Linden

Dynamite Hill Farms

906-235-6177

Dynamite Hill Farms 16848 Dynamite Hill Rd, L'Anse

Frozen Farms Co 906-934-2414 frozenfarmsco.com 320 5th St, Calumet

Ghost House Farm ghosthouse.farm 22294 Boston Location Rd, Hancock

Minnie Farms

906-370-4916 minniefarming.com Mohawk

Mother Farmer

708-214-3046 motherfarmerup.com 23771 Old M28, Ewen

North Harvest CSA Farm northharvestcsa.com

26262 Tikkanen Rd, Calumet

Opa's Berry Farm 906-523-4679

38554 Klingville Rd, Chassell

FARMERS MARKETS

Bare Legs Farm Stand 906-369-2456

Bare Legs Farm 122 Calumet St, Lake Linden

From the Ground - Calumet Farmers Market

906-330-0044 fromthegroundfmc.org 340 6th St, Calumet

From the Ground - Hancock Tori and Farmers Market 906-330-0044 fromthegroundfmc.org 417 Quincy St, Hancock

From the Ground - Houghton

Farmers Market

906-330-0044 fromthegroundfmc.org 2A Lakeshore Dr, Houghton

RESTAURANTS

Cafe L'Anse

906-524-1000 Cafe L'Anse 104 N Main St, L'Anse

Curious Pig 906-282-7575 curiouspigbutts.com 117 S 5th St, Crystal Falls

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge 906-289-4403 keweenawmountainlodge.com 14252 US Hwy 41, Copper Harbor

The Copper Scoop Copper Scoop 324 5th St, Calumet

BREWERY

Cold Iron Brewing

906-285-7020

coldironbrewing.com 104 S Lowell St, Ironwood

RETAIL STORES

Frozen Farms Co 906-934-2414

frozenfarmsco.com 320 5th St, Calumet

Keweenaw Co+op Market and Deli 906-482-2030 keweenaw.coop 1035 Ethel Ave, Hancock

CENTRaL U.P.

FARMS

Dancing Crane Farm

906-241-4083

dancingcranefarm.com 348 Lawson Rd, Skandia

DeBacker Family Dairy

906-753-6455

debackerfamilydairy.com N9145 Badish Rd L1, Daggett

Guindon Farms

906-384-6517 guindonfarms.com 9111 County 416 H Rd, Cornell

Jasper's Sugar Bush

906-639-2588

jaspermaple.com W 1867 Co Rd 374, Carney

Little Parsley Farm

906-228-2553

littleparsleyfarm.com

300 Little Lake Rd, Marquette

MARQUETTE

MENOMINEE

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

Mill Creek Farm

906-639-3377

W 3929 #32 Rd, Carney

Pileated Farms

pileatedfarms.com

E 4047 E Cold Springs Rd, Chatham

Pilot's Pastures

906-221-0308

pilotspasturesbeef.com

W9402 Peterson Dr, Iron Mountain

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

Starz Orchard

906-290-3099 W 5597 17.5 Lane, Wallace

Superior Home Farm

906-241-4147 superiorhomefarm.org 16164 US Hwy 41, Rapid River

Tonella Farms

262-347-6076

132 Dukes Rd, Skandia

Traunik Farm

906-458-1881

traunikfarm.com E 3262 H-44 Rd, Traunik

UP Gourmet Mushrooms

906-202-3499

upgourmetfoods.com E2898 M67, Trenary

Virgin Earth Farm

906-458-6436

Virgin Earth Farm 2480 Yukon Trail, Republic

Yooper Produce

906-280-5434

yooperproduce.com 1168 9th Rd, Bark River

Michigan’s got spirit.

FARMERS MARKETS

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market

906-228-9475 x 105

mqtfarmersmarket.com 112 S Third St, Marquette

Gladstone Farmers Market localdifference.org/ partner/gladstone-farmersmarket-and-street-fair/ 907 Delta Ave, Gladstone

Hannahville Farmers Market

906-723-2570

N15019 Hannahville B-1 Rd, Wilson

RESTAURANTS

231 West Patisserie

906-273-0100

231west.com

231 W Washington St, Marquette

BODEGA

906-226-7009

bodegamqt.com 517 N Third St, Marquette

Iron Bay Drinkery and Eatery

906-273-0990

ironbaymqt.com 105 E Washington St, Marquette

Northwoods Test Kitchen

906-273-2559

@northwoodstestkitchen

260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette

The Delft Bistro

906-273-2455

thedelftbistro.com

139 W Washington St, Marquette

BREWERIES

Barrel + Beam

906-273-2559

barrelandbeam.com

260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette

Drifa Brewing Company 906-273-1300

drifabrewing.beer 501 S Lake 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

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

Dead River Coffee Roasters

906-226-2112

deadrivercoffee.com 119 W Baraga Ave, Marquette

Doozers Sweet Treats & More 906-204-2128

linktr.ee/gimmedoozers

308 Cleveland Ave, Ishpeming

CHIPPEWA LUCE

EaSTERN U.P.

FARMS

Bee Wise Farms

906-291-3137

beewisefarms.com

10192 M28, Newberry

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

A small farm providing produce, 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

Bayside Farmers Market

906-643-6950

stignace.com

13 S State St, St Ignace

Brimley Bay Mills

Farmers Market

cwatson@baymills.org

Brimley Bay Mills

Farmers Market

11644 W Plantation Rd, Brimley

De Tour Village

Farmers Market

906-297-5471

detourvillage.org

178 S Ontario St, De Tour Village

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market

734-347-0906

Les Cheneaux Farmers Market

3207 W Cedar Rd, Hessel

RESTAURANTS

1852 Grill Room

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

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 74 E Hodeck St, Cedarville

Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort

906-847-3016

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

Applecore General Store 906-484-7080

applecoregeneralstore.com 708 W M-134, Cedarville

Massey Fish Company 906-984-2148

masseyfish.com 1442 West Rd, St Ignace

Ryba's Fudge Shop 800-447-9227

ryba.com

7314 Main St, Mackinac Island

Brevort

Cedarville

Rudyard

Brimley

Sault Ste. Marie

Mackinac Island

Hessel

De Tour

Dafter

Goetzville

St. Ignace

Traditional

Yooper pasty

INGREDIENTS

5¼ cups flour

2¼ tsp salt

1½ cups lard

1½ cups cold water

1 lb cooked ground pork, beef, or venison (or a mix!)

1½-2 lbs potatoes, peeled & diced

1 medium onion (yellow or white), diced

1 medium rutabaga, diced

1 cup carrots, peeled & diced

6 Tbsp butter

Milk, as needed

Salt/pepper to taste

Optional: 8 oz block cheese (like gouda, pepper jack, or sharp cheddar)

Makes 6 pasties!

METHOD

In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the lard until it breaks into large crumbs. Stir in water a little at a time until a dough forms. Roll into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In another large bowl, combine meat, potatoes, vegetables and cheese (if desired), and season with salt and pepper.

Divide dough into 6 equal pieces and roll into balls. Flour a flat surface and roll out dough balls into an approximately 6-inch diameter. Place about 1 cup of filling on one half of each piece of rolled out dough. Put 1 Tbsp of butter on top of the filling, and fold the dough over. Crimp edges to seal. Poke with a fork a couple of times on top to allow airflow while cooking.

Put on the prepared baking sheet, brush the top with a bit of milk and bake for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown. S erve with beef gravy or ketchup.

COURTNEY HOOD Student at the Great Lakes Culinary Institute

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