2019 Guide to Local Food for Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula

local food guide NORTHERN MICHIGAN

2019 | 16 TH ANNUAL EDITION

NE & NW LOWER MICHIGAN UPPER PENINSUL A

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GROWING LOCAL, FRESH PRODUCE TO NOURISH OUR COMMUNITY.

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W H AT ' S I N S I D E

northern Michigan local food GUIDE 4

Find Local Food Online

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Love Local? Let's Connect

6 resource / Women in Farming 9 Spring Recipe / Morel, Arugula &

local Food & Farm Directory

Questions to ask a Farmer, Waiter or Chef and Retailer

Northeast Michigan

17 Creating Regional Alliances /

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Grand Traverse County

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Leelanau County

20 Cover Feature / Trust is

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Benzie, Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee Counties

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Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim & Kalkaska Counties

71 73

Eastern U.P.

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Western U.P.

Central U.P.

Find a Business 26

U-Pick Farms

33 Wineries

localdifference.org

10 Buy Local: Know Your Food /

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young farmers / pG 20 Read why young farmers are choosing to farm and raise their families in Northeast Michigan.

Goat Cheese Flatbread

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Beer & Spirits

50

Farmers Markets

65

CSA Farms

66

Veteran Owned Farms

78 Index

Huron Shores Local Food Coalition Pop-up Farmers Markets Worth Much More

Tapping into the Entrepreneurial Spirit

28 Wine trail / 7 Ways to Wine in Leelanau, Michigan

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Importance of Diversity in Small Farms

35 Summer Recipe / Thai Zucchini Tomato Salad

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Keeping Farmland in Agriculture

42 FALL Recipe / Roasted Delicata Squash Soup with Dukkah

48 53

Grown in Michigan Seasonality Guide What’s Old is New: Edible Flowers

55 Health Benefits of Edible Flowers 57 Winter Recipe / Creamy Bean & Kale Soup

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CSA’s and Farm Viability

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How to Create a Great 10 Cents Application

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN

What drives you?

Taste the Local Difference Tricia Phelps CEO

Emma Beauchamp

Communications Manager

Molly Stepanski

NE Michigan Local Food Coordinator

Bailey Samp

NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator

Alex Palzewicz

U.P. Local Food Coordinator

Kelly Wilson, RD

Director of Community Partners

Nick Jones

Metro Detroit Local Food Coordinator

Paula Martin, RD

Community Health Coordinator

As a team we regularly reflect on why we do what we do. It’s important to us to keep the purpose clear and let it propel us forward every day.

While we all have a common goal, each team member has their own unique driver. Every year, we’re excited to share this publication with you; it represents a combination of what’s important to us alongside what we find to be exciting and dire in our communities.

Overall, you’ll see that passion for people and community shine through. You’ll know preserving farmland and farming as a viable career is what we’re on a mission to accomplish. You’ll learn to connect local food with the value of trust by asking questions and building relationships. And you’ll find some pretty great stories and delicious recipes in the process.

None of it would be possible without the growing number of people that make up this team at Taste the Local Difference. To all of them, their passions and dedication to this work, I am grateful.

Read through their thoughts, both here in this publication and online. Find the reason that resonates most with you and use it, every day, to drive your local purchasing in the next year.

Christina Marbury Staff Photographer

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Find local food online!

5 easy steps for finding local farms, food & businesses.

1 Start by going to LocalDifference.org

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2 Click “FIND FOOD & FARMS” in the top navigation drop down menu

3 Next, choose a category by clicking an icon

4 Refine your search results further by typing in a specific product and selecting a region

5 Click “FILTER RESULTS” – directory listing will appear based on your search criteria

Love Local? Let’s Connect!

Beyond our printed Guides, we celebrate local food online everyday. Our website features over 1,900 Michigan farms, farmers markets, restaurants, wineries, breweries and other local food businesses. We make it easy for consumers to find local food in their community, with search functionality by product, growing practices, type of business and more. Plus, we keep our content stocked full of resources, local food recipes, stories and fun events.

On social, we’re driving the online movement to give local food the love it deserves. Each time we post, we are highlighting a local farmer, sharing a recipe for what’s in season, and communicating the benefits of supporting your local economy. We use our outreach to educate and celebrate Michigan’s diverse agricultural scene.

Celebrate local food with us online. Join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and email info@localdifference.org to subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter.

Who are our readers?

DEM O G R A P HIC

43 37 %

%

AGES: 25-44

AGES: 45-64

110,000

They are value-driven purchasers.

QUALITY, LOCAL ECONOMY, HEALTH, TRUST & TASTE

MAGAZINES READ EACH YEAR

top val ues !

55%

LIVE IN MICHIGAN from all over the state

45%

ARE VISITORS TO MICHIGAN

majority from Illinois, Oregon, New York, California

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61% FEMALE

WOMEN IN

PRINCIPAL PRODUCERS*

FARMER DEMOGRAPHICS

FARMING

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women farmers IN THE UNITED STATES

2012 2017

969,672

36% women farmers in the U.S.

1,227,461

In Michigan, the average age of women producers was 60, only 9% of women producers were under 35 years old [in 2017]

farms in michigan with a Women principal producer

2012 u.s. farms that have at least one

female

decision-maker

7,409

2017

56%

16,627

u.s. farms

30%

that have a

female

p rinc ip al producer

TYPE OF ACTIVITIES EXPERIENCE ECONOMICS

said Farming

out of

27,955

Female Farmers

in Michigan

35%

was their

primary

occupation

Women are more likely to...

• grow specialty crops • grow with organic practices • raise small animals such as chickens, goats, and pigs • manage the finances • keep the farm records

in 2017, in the united states

121k women

have been principal producers

> 5 years

Small farms sales of $50,000 or less accounted for:

110k women have been farming

6-10 years

76%

total farms

3%

total sales

Sources & Notes: 2017 Census of Agriculture USDA. National Agricultural Statistics Service.

2017 data from Bureau of Labor and Statistics *The USDA defines the principal producer as the person who runs the farm and makes the day-to-day management decisions.

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SPRING RECIPE M O R E L , A R U G U L A & G O AT C H E E S E

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1, 10 inch homemade flatbread or naan 1 cup packed arugula ½ cup crumbled goat cheese ¼ lb freshly picked morels, soaked and sliced ¼ cup thinly sliced Spanish onions 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 2 Tbsp butter 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp local honey Salt and pepper to taste

RECIPE

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°F. In a medium sauté pan, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until they begin to caramelize. Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for a few more minutes until the garlic has softened and the mushrooms are cooked. Season to taste.

Remove from heat to cool. In a small pan, reduce the balsamic by half. Remove from the heat and whisk in the honey.

Arrange the arugula over the flatbread in a thin layer. Top with the mushroom mixture and the goat cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the flatbread has browned on the edges and the cheese is melted.

Cut into wedges and drizzle with the honey-balsamic mixture. Enjoy!

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WHAT TO ASK? ASK A FARMER

BUY LOCAL, KNOW YOUR FOOD

Local food is becoming trendy throughout the country, but what does local really mean? Where did the produce come from? How was it grown? The only way to find out is to ask!

To us, local food is more than a trend, and in order to maintain it’s value we have to ask questions.

Here are a few simple tips for building trust and getting to know your food.

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WHAT TO ASK AT A FARMERS MARKET

1

HOW SHOUL D I S T ORE T HIS?

2

W H AT A RE YOUR G R O W ING P R AC T ICE S?

Farmers are masters of storage and preservation. It is literally their job to keep things fresh, so ask them for their tips and help cut down your food waste.

One of the most valuable parts of sourcing locally is having a relationship with the person who actually grew your food. If certain practices or certifications matter to you, ask them. Learn how they are maintaining these practices, see if your values align with theirs.

ASK A WAITER OR CHEF WHAT TO ASK AT A RESTAURANT

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C A N YOU T EL L ME A B OU T T HE L O C A L P R ODUCER S YOU USE?

Farm direct relationships are important to restaurants who are doing it well. We don’t need to get all Portlandia-like, but if they really know their farmers and actually purchase from them they should be able to share a lot more with you than just the name of the farm. · Who is the farmer? · Why do you source from that particular farm?

ASK A RETAILER WHAT TO ASK AT A STORE

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For almost every person “local” means something different. So if the signage says local but there isn’t a city or farm listed, ask what it means. Is it the Midwest? Is it within the State? Is it within 100 miles? The only way to know if you're using a common language is to ask.

· How often do you buy from them? · What are their growing practices?

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HOW OF T EN D O YOU CH A NG E YOUR MENU?

A seasonal menu doesn’t have to change daily, but the frequency with which a menu changes can help tell how committed the chef is to seasonality and local availability.

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W H AT P OR T ION OF YOUR V EG E TA BL E S A RE G R O W N IN MICHIG A N?

Michigan is second only to California in its agricultural diversity. There are so many vegetables to choose from that can be locally sourced. So how well are they doing? If the number is low, ask them why.

You can help educate and encourage chefs that aren’t fully embracing the amazing produce that Michigan has to offer.

W H AT D OE S L O C A L ME A N T O YOU?

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D O YOU BU Y L O C A L Y E A R - ROUND? IF NO T, W H Y?

Lots of people still think local food can only be found 4 months out of the year in Michigan. While availability certainly diminishes during the winter months, there are still a lot of products that stores could be selling. If we ask for more local products, retail stores will be creative and find ways to source more year round.

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NORTHEAST MICHIGAN

C A N A DA

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KEY

78 67 10 48 47 20

Farms & Farmers Markets

Lake Huron

Cheboygan

Restaurants & Bars, Food Trucks Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Mead, Specialty Producers

28 16

Retail Stores

23

7

84

Rogers City 25

58 23

52 29 69 70 53

22 32 1 76

30

27 65

33

40 33

74

31 35

Hillman 82 2 32

13 Gaylord

11 45 19

6 17 15

71 39

32

14 60 68 66 3 Alpena 23

Atlanta 65

12

49 36 F-41

83

18

5 64

72 4 81 43 Mio

75 Grayling

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21 9 55 77 Harrisville 38 73

33

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Rose City

59 80 62

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37 57 26 Tawas City

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NORTHEAST MICHIGAN FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 1

45TH PARALLEL HOPS

2

AJ'S BERRY FARM

3

ALPENA FARMERS MARKET

4

APPLEBEE FARM

5

ARA FARM MARKET

6

BIXEL FAMILY FARM

7

BONZ BEACH FARMS

8

BRITT FAMILY PURE MAPLE SYRUP

9

CEDARBROOK TROUT FARM

10

CHEBOYGAN FARMERS' MARKET

11

COOK FAMILY FARM

RESTAURANTS & BARS KAMMER-PAULUS

23

KNAEBE'S MMMUNCHY KRUNCHY APPLE FARM

25

28

RESONANCE CENTER FARM

66 NORTH COUNTRY

AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY

67 NOURISH

45

13

DOWNTOWN GAYLORD FARMER'S MARKET

32 ONIONS GARDEN

FALLS CREEK PRODUCE AND FLOWERS

33 OF GREENS

THE 7 CROOKED FARM

15

FLOCK EWE FARMS

16

GOLDEN RIVER ORCHARD

VIOLET & MAE FLOWER FARM

17

GRACE ACRES

18

GRAYLING FARMERS MARKET

19

HAMMERHEAD SHARK RANCH

20

HARVEST THYME FARM & VINEYARDS

21

HURON VIEW TREE AND BERRY FARMS

35

WINDS 36 WANDERING FARM WHISPERING LEAF

37 FARMS 38

WHITE BARN GARDENS

39 WILD HAIR FARMS 40 ZDROWY FARMS

CANDY AND GIFTS

68 PERCH'S IGA PLATH'S MEATS -

69 ROGERS CITY

NAUTI INN BARSTRO

BAY TRADING 70 SAND POST CO.

48

NOURISH

71 THE BAKLAVA SHOP

49

ROSA'S LOOKOUT INN

THE FARMER'S

72 CREAMERY

THE COURT YARD RISTORANTE

73 THE FLOUR GARDEN

THE FRESH PALATE

74 THE RUSTY PELICAN

52

UP NORTH 23 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

75 TIP'N THE MITTEN

53

WOODY'S GRAND LAKE

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 76 4D ACRE FARM

FOOD TRUCK THE UNLUCKY CAT CAFE

THE ROSE GARDEN

THE VEGGIE CART AT ALPENA SENIOR CENTER

65 NETTA'S NURSERY

47

30 SERENDIPITY FARMS

COOP CREATIONS

BENNETHUM'S NORTHERN INN HUNGRY HIPPIE

CITY 29 ROGERS FARMERS MARKET

31 STANDEN ACRES

64 KRIS MART

AUSABLE RIVER RESTAURANT

FARM MARKET

27

ART IN THE LOFT

43

26 MICHIGAN REGIONAL PRESQUE ISLE FARM

RETAIL STORES

AUDIE'S RESTAURANT & THE CHIPPEWA ROOM

NEW SUN FARM NORTHEAST

tion on informa ge next pa

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24 LEESEBERG FARMS

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14

AS YOU WISH GOURMET EATERY

22 FARMS

M ore

BREWERIES

ALCONA COFFEE

77 COMPANY

78 BIG STONE BAY FISHERY

55 ALCONA BREW HAUS AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY

CABIN CREEK COFFEE DELANEY’S WOOD

80 FIRED MAPLE SYRUP

BOATHOUSE BEER CO. & BOOZERY

81 ED'S MAPLE SYRUP

58 TWISTED ROOTS CIDERY

82 POUR BOY'S HONEY

57

SWEET SUCCESS

WINERIES

83 SUGARBUSH

59

ROSE VALLEY WINERY

60

STONEY ACRES WINERY

WOODLAND

84 CONFECTIONARY

THUNDER BAY WINERY

DISTILLERY 62

COPPER KETTLE DISTILLING CO.

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CITY KEY

Alpena

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NORTHEAST MICHIGAN FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 45TH PARALLEL HOPS

 989-255-8708  4754 Haken Road, Alpena

AJ'S BERRY FARM

FLOCK EWE FARMS

ALPENA FARMERS MARKET

 989-350-2002  alpenafarmersmarket.org/ Alpena_Farmers_Market/Home.html  Mich-e-kew-is Park, Alpena  2380 US-23, Alpena

APPLEBEE FARM

 989-745-8471  etsy.com/shop/HandrichHoney  220 N Abbe Road, Fairview

ARA FARM MARKET

 989-724-5077  alconacountychamberofcommerce. com/extended/arafarmmarket.aspx  854 N Barlow Road, Lincoln

BIXEL FAMILY FARM

 989-464-2757  9750 Taylor Hawks Road, Herron

BONZ BEACH FARMS

 989-326-0895  20706 Bonz Beach Highway, Onaway

BRITT FAMILY PURE MAPLE SYRUP

 989-362-0084  brittmaplesyrup.com  155 N Greenwood Road, Tawas City

CEDARBROOK TROUT FARM

 989-724-5241  cedarbrooktroutfarms.weebly.com  1543 Lakeshore Drive, Harrisville

CHEBOYGAN FARMERS' MARKET

 231-627-3337  cheboyganfarmersmarket.blogspot.com  Festival Square, Cheboygan

COOK FAMILY FARM

 989-731-1332  cookfamilyfarm.com  4282 Hayes Tower Road, Gaylord

COOP CREATIONS

 989-255-4440  13699 Spruce Road, Spruce

DOWNTOWN GAYLORD FARMER'S MARKET

 989-619-2896  Pavilion on Court, Gaylord

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FALLS CREEK PRODUCE AND FLOWERS

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

 989.379.3061  ajsberryfarm.com  1150 Salina Road, Lachine

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RESTAURANTS & BARS

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 989-464-6604  10345 Domke Road, Herron

GOLDEN RIVER ORCHARD

 231-420-2565  goldenriverorchard.com  2250 White Cedar Road, Cheboygan

GRACE ACRES

 989-379-1069  gracesacres5.com  7369 Wallace Road, Alpena

GRAYLING FARMERS MARKET

 989-348-2131  cityofgrayling.org/farmers_market.asp  City Park Pavilion, Grayling

HAMMERHEAD SHARK RANCH

 989-705-7194  hammerheadsharkranch.com  3917 Lake Manuka Road, Gaylord

HARVEST THYME FARM & VINEYARDS

 231-420-2656  harvestthymefarm.com  4848 Indian Trail Road, Cheboygan

HURON VIEW TREE AND BERRY FARMS

 989-724-5510  huronviewtreefarms.com  4700 E Sucker Creek Road, Black River

KAMMER-PAULUS FARMS

 989-614-6161  localharvest.org/kammerpaulus-farms-M21852  8512 Tucker Road, Onaway

KNAEBE'S MMMUNCHY KRUNCHY APPLE FARM

 989-351-7868  mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com  2621 S Karsten Road, Rogers City

LEESEBERG FARMS

 989-736-8655  leesebergfarms.com  2676 E Procunier Road, Harrisville

NEW SUN FARM

 517-898-0704  7436 M 68 Hwy, Rogers City

NORTHEAST MICHIGAN REGIONAL FARM MARKET

 989-362-3193  getitfresh.org  Gateway Park, US-23 at the mouth of Tawas River, Tawas City

AS YOU WISH GOURMET EATERY

PRESQUE ISLE FARM

 989-340-1744  asyouwisheatery.com  104 N 2nd Ave, Alpena

RESONANCE CENTER FARM

AUDIE'S RESTAURANT & THE CHIPPEWA ROOM

 971-322-6226  presqueislefarm.com  11386 Bolton Road, Posen

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

ROGERS CITY FARMERS MARKET

 231-436-5744  audies.com  314 N Nicolet Street, Mackinaw City

AUSABLE RIVER RESTAURANT

 989-734-2191  mifma.org/farmers-markets/ rogers-city-farmers-market/  146 E Erie Street, Rogers City

 989-826-3590  ausableriverrestaurant.com  412 N Morenci Ave, Mio

SERENDIPITY FARMS

AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY

 231-357-4001  3741 Grange Hall Road, Wolverine

STANDEN ACRES

 989-657-0811  6859 Dietz Road, Alpena

THE 7 CROOKED ONIONS GARDEN FARM

 989-733-0070  18472 West 638 Hwy, Onaway

THE ROSE GARDEN OF GREENS

 989-255-1559  rosegardenofgreens.com  6091 Collins Road, Lachine

THE VEGGIE CART AT ALPENA SENIOR CENTER

 989-356-3585  alpenaseniors.com  501 River Street, Alpena

VIOLET & MAE FLOWER FARM

 989-657-5345  113 Riverview Drive, Lachine

 989-340-2300  austinbrosbeerco.com  821 W Miller Street, Alpena

BENNETHUM'S NORTHERN INN

 989-732-9288  bennethums.com  3917 Old US Hwy 27 South, Gaylord

HUNGRY HIPPIE

 989-464-1419  hungry-hippie.com  1001 S State Ave, Alpena

NAUTI INN BARSTRO

 231-668-8250  nautiinn.com  330 N Main Street, Cheboygan

NOURISH

 231-268-3221  nourishnorthernmichigan.com  329 N Main Street, Cheboygan

ROSA'S LOOKOUT INN

WANDERING WINDS FARM

 989-471-2118  rosaslookoutinn.com  6808 US-23, Spruce

WHISPERING LEAF FARMS

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

WHITE BARN GARDENS

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

 989-335-3669  wanderingwindsfarm.com  6196 F 41, Spruce

 989-305-6230  whisperingleaffarms.com  850 W M-55, Tawas City

 989-724-5077  4299 M-72, Harrisville

WILD HAIR FARMS

 248-330-2744  10208 County Road 487, Atlanta

ZDROWY FARMS

 313-682-1298  9503 Salina Road, Posen

THE COURT YARD RISTORANTE

THE FRESH PALATE

UP NORTH 23 RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

 989-734-2323  upnorth23.com  530 N 3rd Street, Rogers City

WOODY'S GRAND LAKE

 989-595-0242  14313 E Hwy 638, Presque Isle

NORTHEAST MICHIGAN

FOOD TRUCK

NOURISH

WINERIES

THE UNLUCKY CAT CAFE

ROSE VALLEY WINERY

STONEY ACRES WINERY

 989-354-4012  perchsiga.com  1025 US-23 North, Alpena

ALCONA COFFEE COMPANY  989-724-7071  alconacoffee.com  110 E Main Street, Harrisville

PLATH'S MEATS - ROGERS CITY

THUNDER BAY WINERY

 989-734-2232  plathsmeats.com  116 South Third Street, Rogers City

BIG STONE BAY FISHERY  231-436-4144  bigstonebay.com  10975 US Hwy 23, Mackinaw City

 989-657-0108  unluckycatcafe.com  Downtown Alpena

 989-685-9399  rosevalleywinery.net  3039 Beechwood Road, Rose City

BREWERIES

 989-356-1041  stoneyacreswinery.net  4268 Truckey Road, Alpena

ALCONA BREW HAUS

 989-724-6338  676 N US-23, Harrisville

PERCH'S IGA

 989-358-9463  thunderbaywinery.com  109 N Second Ave, Alpena

AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY

 989-340-2300  austinbrosbeerco.com  821 W Miller Street, Alpena

SAND BAY TRADING POST CO.

 989-595-0242  14313 E Hwy 638, Presque Isle

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BOATHOUSE BEER CO. & BOOZERY

 989-984-5233  boathousebeerco.com  450 W Lake Street, Tawas City

TWISTED ROOTS CIDERY

 989-351-7868  mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com  2621 S Karsten Road, Rogers City

COPPER KETTLE DISTILLING CO.

 989-302-8200  copperkettledistilling.com  939 W Houghton Lake Drive, Prudenville

THE FARMER'S CREAMERY

ED'S MAPLE SYRUP  989-370-0604  puremaplesyrupmichigan.com  781 N Abbe Road, Fairview

KRIS MART

 989-826-8368  50 W Kittle Road, Mio

 989-736-8027  krismart1.placeweb.site  863 N Barlow Road, Lincoln

THE FLOUR GARDEN

 989-724-7473  105 S State Street, Harrisville

NETTA'S NURSERY

THE RUSTY PELICAN

NORTH COUNTRY CANDY AND GIFTS

 989-354-8231  northcountrycandyandgifts.com  1045 N Bagley Street, Alpena

CABIN CREEK COFFEE  989-356-5613  cabincreekcoffeealpena.com  201 N 2nd Ave, Alpena DELANEY’S WOOD FIRED MAPLE SYRUP  989-685-3891  1050 S Grand Jean Road, Rose City

ART IN THE LOFT

 989-356-4877  artintheloft.org  109 N Second Avenue, Alpena

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

THE BAKLAVA SHOP

 989-785-5438  thebaklavashop.com  12619 State Street, Atlanta

 989-766-2299  nettasnursery.com  13624 M-65, Posen

DISTILLERY

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

 231-268-3221  nourishnorthernmichigan.com  329 N Main Street, Cheboygan

POUR BOY'S HONEY  989-370-8114  17295 M32 W, Hillman

 989-448-8697  therustypelicanwineshop.com  240 W Main Street, Gaylord

SWEET SUCCESS SUGARBUSH  989-826-3160  1442 N Galbraith Road, Mio

TIP'N THE MITTEN

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

 989-745-4571  tipnthemitten.com  204 E Michigan Ave, Grayling

MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Alcona FFA Chapter

Cedar Meadows Honey

Foghorn Farms & Gardens

Alcona Local Food Association

Crazy Lady Farm

Grayling Fish Hatchery

Lincoln

Harrisville

Au Gres Downtown Farmer's Market

Posen

Spruce

Czaika's Blueberry Farm Tawas City

AuGres

DeMatio Farms

B-4 Hereford Farm

Echo Ridge Farm

Alger

Hillman

Ossineke

Barefoot Gardens

Estelle Farms

Roscommon

Elmira

Briar Hill Farm

Evergreen Acres

Herron

Hubbard Lake

Brittain Family Farm

Fairview Organic Maple Farm

Mikado

Fairview

Byelich Family Farm

Fairway Natural Farms

Harrisville

Mio

Fleming Farm Gaylord

Hubbard Lake

Grayling

Hagadorn Family Farm Johannesburg

Hawks Farmers Market Hawks

Herdly Kidding Indian River

Heritage Acres Alpena

Hidden Valley Farms Ossineke

Higgins Pumpkin Farm Onaway

Hilltop Hatchery Ossineke

Hit n' Miss Farms

Maple Dale Farm

Hive and Hooves Farm

Maple Lane Produce

Home Comfort Farms

Maple Valley Farm

Paul's Produce

Miller Bros. Maple & Pure Pastured Sheep Farm

Plenty Stone Farm

Morrison Farms

Harrisville

Alpena

Gladwin

Johannesburg

Hubbard Lake Farmers Market Hubbard Lake

Huron Meadows Farm Ossineke

J&J Produce and Flowers Onaway

Kevin & Tracey Burr Herron

Liberty Valley Ranch Gaylord

Atlanta

Pampered Beef/Whispering Pine Ranch Fairview

Posen Mio

Mio

Harrisville

New Beginnings Ministry Hillman

New Beginnings Ranch Levering

Onaway Farmers Market Onaway

Harrisville Lincoln

Poor Farm Organics Rolling R Farm Gaylord

Roscommon Village Market Roscommon

Shannon Rifenbark

Spit in the Wind Farm Alpena

Sweet Blossom Honey Alanson

The Mushroom Man Alpena

The Sweet Farm Glennie

Triple H Ranch Alpena

Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord

West Branch Farmers Market West Branch

Lincoln

Sklarczyk Seed Farm

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Across the country, there is a momentum driving sustainable growing and eating. Regional alliances working for small-scale independent producers are causing big shifts in the local food scene in Northeast Michigan. For example, the city of Grayling cultivated unparalleled investment for the Northern Market, developing a local food destination to provide countless markets to local meat, dairy, and specialty crop producers. Each January, area farmers come together at Farm to Fork Alcona’s recently re-established Small Farm Conference. Plus, the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments is investing into building healthy communities with over $25,000 worth of grant funds from the Center for Disease Control. These initiatives are bringing people together to actively participate in their food system.

Despite these, NE Michigan still faces fundamental challenges. As seen across the country, the region hosts an aging farming population, a shortage in skilled labor, and a lack of infrastructure to help small farms thrive. Plus, rural areas struggle with tenuous broadband internet connectivity, if they have access at all. All of these challenges work against the already difficult careers in food and agriculture.

However, to elicit more collaboration in the region, the newly created Huron Shores Local Food Coalition brings together regional stakeholders from multiple sectors of the food system. The group proposes food and health policy solutions that removes barriers to providing fresh, local food to the community. Founding allies of this collective engage focus groups to glean data about the obstacles and resources already present in NE Michigan.

Following learning sessions with stakeholders in Alcona and Alpena counties, Megan Masson-Minock of the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems identified the policy change proposals with the biggest impact, including the establishment of local distribution routes and aggregation sites from the UP down to Detroit, through NE Michigan, and shifting school policy to embrace sourcing locally on this side of the state. This past spring, the group moved policy recommendations forward to invigorate agribusiness and protect farmland. The Coalition envisions a prospering northeastern regional food system and we can’t wait to see the impact they make!

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“The pea shoots are so delicious! Why haven’t I had these before?” While pumpkins and rainbow carrots are always the most popular items among the elementary school students at pop-up farmers’ markets, kids have the opportunity to try new local produce as well. These annual markets are intended to introduce students to local agriculture, give them an opportunity to meet local farmers, and develop financial literacy.

“Glen Lake is a community school and our local farmers are a big part of our community. Hosting a local farm market at school helps our students to connect with local farmers, connect with the community, and connect with how food makes its way from farm to table. Plus, students enjoy tasting fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. This program has been a big hit with our students and families!”

Sander Scott, Superintendent, Glen Lake Community Schools

On their school’s market day, students await eagerly for their gym or lawn to transform into a real farmers’ market!

Parents are asked to give their kids $1-5 to spend at the market and farmers generously price items accordingly with items in the 25 cent to $5 range to make sure everyone can participate. Teachers are given vouchers to shop for fresh produce with the students, gather everyone’s favorite items, and make delicious recipes back in the classroom. Plus, family and community members are invited to join the market.

A continued partnership between Taste the Local Difference and the Traverse Bay Intermediate School District Farm to School Program has produced over 15 successful pop-up farmers markets in Northern Michigan. During these events, $3,600 vouchers were distributed to classrooms, 5,000 students participated, and thousands of dollars were contributed to the local agriculture community.

Not only are the pop-ups fun and educational, but they also create meaningful conversations about local food among elementary students. As the momentum continues to build with support of teachers, parents, staff, and farmers, we hope to continue facilitating these events. It’s hard not to smile after hearing children repeatedly say, “this is our favorite day of the year!”

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TRUST IS WORTH MUCH MORE “TRUST IS WORTH MUCH MORE TO PEOPLE THESE DAYS WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR FOOD AND WHAT THEY PUT IN THEIR BODIES.” -Daniel Moffatt, Vessel Farm

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“IF YOU WANT TO AFFORD A HOME AND RAISE A FAMILY AS SOMEONE WHO IS NOT ALREADY SET UP, I CAN’T THINK OF A BETTER PLACE TO DO IT THAN HERE.” Adam Beckta, Wandering Winds Farm

In 2018 alone, 40-50 acres of farmland were lost every hour to development. For new farmers, the lack of available, affordable farmland makes it increasingly difficult to get started as a small family farm. However, the accessible, fertile land of Northeast Lower Michigan is attracting young, entrepreneurial families that want to make an impact.

Owners of Wandering Winds Farm in Spruce, Adam and Madeline Beckta, moved to the “Sunrise Side” because of the availability of land formerly part of the Fruit Belt.

“If you want to afford a home and raise a family as someone who is not already set up, I can’t think of a better place to do it than here,” Adam remarks. The Becktas were able to purchase their property, build a house, and buy farming equipment for the same price as a tiny starter home in a big city.

in agriculture. “I never tasted fresh spinach until I was 22,” says Katherine. “We’re adamant that our kids don’t live like that.” They have two children: Eric, 3, and Penelope, 1. “Eric is wandering around eating things he picks from our garden. With livestock, he is so aware that the meat he eats comes from our animals that have been raised the way we want. It’s a different understanding of the world.”

Every time you spend money, those dollars represent your values. Beginning family farms in the Northeast are invested in the future of the region. Supporting small food business owners reinstills trust in our food system.

Every time you eat, this is an opportunity to have a direct impact on farmland, our environment, our livelihoods for generations to come, including for your own children.

To be closer to family, Daniel Moffatt, born and raised in Tawas, purchased farmland in Alpena County in 2016 with his wife, Kate. He states, “We want to start small and grow into something that supports other families in the community. We want to make an impact in our community and become a vessel for nutritious, healthy food.”

The Moffatts believe there is a shift in Michigan where people are more interested in where their food is coming from. According to Daniel, “people are starting to ask, ‘Why can’t I safely eat greens from the current industrial food system?’ People feel more confident in their local farmer - knowing that they can talk to that person, visit the farm, see how their food is grown, and trust that person. Trust is worth much more to people these days when it comes to their food and what they put in their bodies.”

As new parents and new farmers, Katherine and Zach Wilbur, enjoy the benefits of settling down in a rural community. They used State Wide Real Estate of Hawks to find their land for New Sun Farm and Woodland Confectionary in Rogers City. Neither of them grew up

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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS BUCHAN'S BLUEBERRY HILL

 231-223-4846 or 231-649-0844  buchansblueberryhill.com  1472 Nelson Road, Traverse City

CHERRY CONNECTION/ EDMONDSON ORCHARDS

RESTAURANTS & BARS AMICAL

MORGANIC PERMACULTURE FARM

 231-879-3814  morganicfarm.com  8040 M 113 E, Fife Lake

NICHOLAS FARM AND VINEYARDS

 231-223-4005  nicholasfarmandvineyards.com  13101 Center Road, Traverse City

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

CUPPA JOE CAFE

 231-943-2727  thefranklintc.com  160 East Front Street, Traverse City

HARVEST

 231-943-1116  thelittlefleet.com  448 E Front Street, Traverse City

 231-223-7130  cherryconnection.com  12414 Center Road (M 37), Traverse City

FIFE LAKE FARMER'S MARKET

 231-313-1673  Downtown Fife Lake

GALLAGHER CENTENNIAL FARM

 231-218-0771  gallagherfarms.com  5904 N long Lake Rd, Traverse City

GREY HARE INN VINEYARD BED & BREAKFAST

 231-947-2214  greyhareinn.com  1994 Carroll Road, Traverse City

GROLEAU'S FARM MARKET

 231-929-9654  groleaus.com  2100 Hammond Road East, Traverse City

GUNTZVILLER'S BERRY AND VEGETABLE FARM

 231-264-9575  11122 US-31 South, Williamsburg

 231-313-1471  peakseasoncsa.com  17017 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET

 231-922-2050  downtowntc.com  Cass St. & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City

SASKATOON MICHIGAN FARM

 231-360-0311  saskatoonmichigan.com  7924 Sayler Road, Williamsburg

TRATTORIA STELLA

 231-223-4222  missiontable.net  13512 Peninsula Drive, Old Mission Peninsula

ORYANA CAFE

BREWERIES EARTHEN ALES

 231-252-4270  earthenales.com  1371 Gray Drive, Traverse City

RARE BIRD BREWPUB

THE VILLAGE AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS FARMERS MARKET

 231-421-1218  radunotc.com  545 E Eighth Street, Traverse City

RADUNO

WINERIES

 231-941-1961  thevillagetc.com  830 Cottageview Drive, Traverse City

WARREN ORCHARDS BETWEEN THE BAYS

ROSE AND FERN

 231-252-2972  roseandferncafe.com  910 E Eighth Street, Traverse City

S2S SUGAR 2 SALT

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

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HAPPY'S TACO SHOP

 231-330-9408  happystacoshop.com  The Little Fleet, Traverse City

 231-943-2053  rarebirdbrewpub.com  229 Lake Avenue, Traverse City

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 231-486-6037  roamingharvest.com  448 East Front Street, Traverse City

FOOD TRUCK

 231-947-0191  oryana.coop/lake-street-cafe  260 E 10th Street, Traverse City

 231-946-2985  8118 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City

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TC COMMUNITY GARDEN  231-715-1544  tccommunitygarden.org  1500 Red Drive, Traverse City

HALL FARMS

 231-632-6293  jacobscornmaze.com  7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

THE LITTLE FLEET

 231-929-8989  stellatc.com  1200 W Eleventh Street, Traverse City

 231-947-6091  olesonsfoods.com  Kyselka Road, Traverse City

PEAK SEASON CSA

THE FRANKLIN

 231-947-7730  cuppajoetc.com  1200 W 11th Street, Traverse City

OLESON'S BUFFALO FARMS

A farm market, fruit-stand, and U-pick featuring locally grown fresh fruits in the Traverse City area. Stop in for cherries, peaches, raspberries, apples, and more.

THE COOKS' HOUSE

 231-946-8700  cookshousetc.com  115 Wellington Street, Traverse City

BLACK STAR FARMS OLD MISSION

 231-944-1254  blackstarfarms.com  360 McKinley Road E, Old Mission Peninsula

CHATEAU CHANTAL

 231-492-4616  sugar2salt.com  1371 Gray Drive Suite 300, Traverse City

 231-223-4110  chateauchantal.com  15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula

SPANGLISH

CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE WINERY

 231-943-1453  spanglishtc@live.com  1333 Yellow Drive, Traverse City

TAPROOT CIDER HOUSE

 231-943-2500  taproottc.com  300 E Front Street, Traverse City

 231-938-6120  cgtwines.com  12239 Center Road, Old Mission Peninsula

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY

 231-995-0500  leftfootcharley.com  806 Red Drive, Traverse City

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SPECIALTY PRODUCERS ORYANA COMMUNITY CO-OP

BENJAMIN TWIGGS CHERRY GOODS

CHERRY REPUBLIC STORE - TRAVERSE CITY

NORTHWOODS SODA

 231-267-5853  northwoodssoda.com  5450 Broomhead Road, Williamsburg

 231-947-0208  benjamintwiggs.com  1213 E Front Street, Traverse City

 231-932-9205  cherryrepublic.com  154 E Front Street, Traverse City

BURRITT'S FRESH MARKETS

CULTURED FERMENTS

 517-206-1960  drinkcultured.com  3842 Jupiter Cresent Drive, Traverse City

 231-409-9325  pressonjuice.com  2748 North Garfield Road, Unit 14, Traverse City

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

STONE HOUSE BREAD

 231-946-3300  burrittsmarket.com  509 W Front Street, Traverse City

A community-owned grocery dedicated to radical quality in local produce, certified organic groceries, and high-quality vitamins.

EDSON FARMS

 231-941-5221  edsonfarms.com  835 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City

OLESON'S FOOD STORE TC PLAZA EAST

 231-941-9000  olesonsfoods.com  1100 E Hammond Road, Traverse City

 231-947-0191  oryana.coop  260 E 10th Street, Traverse City

TOM’S FOOD MARKET 14TH STREET

OLESON'S FOOD STORE TC PLAZA WEST

 231-947-6510  olesonsfoods.com  3850 N Long Lake Road, Traverse City

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 231-946-4115  toms-foodmarkets.com  1201 S Division Street, Traverse City

TOM’S FOOD MARKET EAST BAY

 231-947-7175  toms-foodmarkets.com  738 Munson Ave, Traverse City

TOM’S FOOD MARKET INTERLOCHEN

 231-944-1552  toms-foodmarkets.com  9475 Market Drive, Interlochen

PRESS ON JUICE

 231-326-5444  foodforthought.net  7738 N Long Lake Road, Traverse City

HIGHER GROUNDS TRADING COMPANY

 231-922-9009  highergroundstrading.com  806 Red Drive, Traverse City

NATURAL NORTHERN FOODS

 231-360-3131  naturalnorthernfoods.com  5805 Sunset View Drive, Traverse City

NATURALLY NUTTY FOODS

 888-224-9988  naturallynutty.com  6272 Bates Road, Williamsburg

Our fragrant, crusty loaves are made with organic flour, cold well water and sea salt, allowed to rise slowly and baked in a German steam oven  231-933-8864  stonehousebread.com  200 US-31, Traverse City

THE REDHEADS

 redheadsinc.com  1610 Barlow, Traverse City

MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Blue Patch Farms' Old Schoolhouse Farm Market Kingsley

Boss Mouse Cheese Kingsley

Bratschi Orchards Williamsburg

Chaney Farm and Market Williamsburg

Cherry Center Farm Market

Interlochen Farmers Market Interlochen

Island View Vineyard Lardie Orchards

Red Fox Gardens

Leonard Ligon Farms

Rennie Orchards

Traverse City Traverse City Traverse City

O'K CSA Cooperative Traverse City

Ocana's Farm Traverse City

Dollar Lake Farm

Old Hundredth Farm

Traverse City

Kingsley

Engle Ridge Farm

Olds Brothers Maple Syrup

Holmestead Farm Traverse City

Buckley

Petal Pushers Greenhouse

Traverse City

Williamsburg

Pahl Farms

Kingsley

Ona Mission Traverse City

Traverse City Elk Rapids

Williamsburg

River Valley Farms & Meats Kingsley

Robbins Farm Market

Schichtel Nursery and Vineyard Buckley

SEEDS Educational Farm Traverse City

Shangri-La Too Traverse City

Spring Hill Farm and Vineyard Traverse City

Spring Hollow Farm Buckley

Traverse City

Stoney Beach Farm

Rolling Meadows Farms

Sun Ra Farm

Traverse City

Buckley

Traverse City

Santucci Farm

Wagon Wheel Farm

Traverse City

Williamsburg

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u-pick farms NW LOWER PENINSUL A  APPLE VALLEY ORCHARDS Apples, Cherries, Tomatoes, Peaches

Alpers Berry Farm Raspberries

Bargy Farms

Cherries, Apples

Buchan’s Blueberry Hill

Blueberries, Peaches, Apples

Bulldog Berries Blueberries

NE LOWER PENINSUL A Kiteley Farms

Black & Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Flowers

King Orchards

Raspberries, Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Pumpkins

 LAMAN FARM Peaches

McManus Southview Orchards Cherries

 CALVIN LUTZ FARMS

North Star Organics

 CHERRY CONNECTION

North Wind Gardens

Strawberries

Cherries, Raspberries

Cherries Apples

Cole Farm

Old Mission Flowers

Coleman Centennial Farm

Omena Cut Flowers

Raspberries

Strawberries, Raspberries

 COVEYOU SCENIC

FARM MARKET Gourds, Pumpkins

Cradle Knoll Farm Strawberries

Cross Farms Saskatoons Saskatoons

 FRISKE ORCHARDS

FARM MARKET

Strawberries, Cherries, Apples

 GALLAGHER’S FARM

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Cherries, Pumpkins, Raspberries

 GREEN BIRD CELLARS &

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Apples, Grapes, Lavender, Vegetables

 GUNTZVILLER’S BERRY

AND VEGETABLE FARM Black & Red Raspberries, Strawberries

 HALLSTEDT HOMESTEAD

CHERRIES Cherries

 JACOB’S FARM & CORN

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Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Peaches, Raspberries, Saskatoons, Strawberries

Kalchik Farms Strawberries

Flowers Flowers

Pond Hill Farm

Strawberries, Raspberries

Putney’s Blueberries and Peaches

Blueberries, Raspberries, Saskatoons, Currents, Gooseberries

Rennie Orchards

Cherries, Apples, Pumpkins

Resort Gardens

Apples, Raspberries

Royal Farms

Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches

Saskatoon MI Farm & Nursery Saskatoons

Shangri-La Too

Apples, Cherries, Raspberries

Shooks Farms Co. Cherries

Stowe Farms Cherries

The Saskatoon Berry Patch

 AJ’S BERRY FARM

Pumpkins, Strawberries

Czaika’s Blueberry Farm Blueberries

 GOLDEN RIVER ORCHARD Apples, Pumpkins, Squash

Higgins Pumpkin Farm Pumpkins

 HURON VIEW TREE & BERRY FARM Strawberries, Raspberries, Christmas Trees

 KNAEBE’S MMMUNCHY KRUNCHY APPLE FARM Apples, Pumpkins

Up North Blueberry Farm Blueberries

UPPER PENINSUL A A-1 Farms

Strawberries

Crane Berry Farm

Strawberries, Raspberries

Gierke Blueberry Farm Blueberries

Makinen Farm Raspberries

Pancho’s Wild Blueberries Blueberries

Pellegrini Farms

Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Pumpkins

 RONDEAU’S RUFF ACRES Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

 STARZ ORCHARD

Apples, Blueberries, Pears, Plums, Raspberries

Saskatoons

The Secret Garden at Brys Estate

Blueberries, Lavender, Strawberries

Urka Farms

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Wiesen Farms

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Kastanu Farm Chestnuts

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tapping into the ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT For farmland to be kept in farming it must show the potential to yield a profit. Over the last 50 years, this simple fact has been a difficult road block for many family farm businesses and the next generation has had to decide whether farming is a viable career.

While this hurdle remains, a new era of agriculture is on the horizon. Demand for locally produced food is growing, and young entrepreneurs are getting creative. It’s in this changing environment that Harwood Gold, a family-owned maple producer, operates today. It’s story begins back in the 1800’s in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Top: Amber Munday is the family’s fourth generation entrepreneur and saved the Parsons Farm.

Bottom: 1920's photo of George Parsons (middle) with son William (right) and daughter Jane (left).

Don’t miss the Parson Farm Tours, every weekend from May-October

The legacy began with George Parsons who first tapped the trees and packaged the “liquid gold” into canning jars for friends and family.

Slowly, the maple side of the business grew alongside the family's dairy operation, at the time it’s financial mainstay. However, as George’s grandson Dave took charge of the family business times had changed, dairy margins were slim and the business struggled to support the family. Ultimately, Dave had to find work off the farm. Still he kept family tradition alive and even made significant commercial improvements to the maple syrup operation, but as he neared retirement, both the farm and the family business were at the crossroads of an uncertain future.

Amber (Parsons) Munday, one of Dave’s four children, couldn’t imagine selling the family property, but in order to keep it, they needed a viable business model. With the vision to build an extensive product line around the farms syrup operation she decided to become the family’s fourth-generation entrepreneur and work to save the farm.

Harwood Gold Maple syrup already had a strong customer base built by Amber’s father in the early years at northern Michigan farmers markets. This core group of supporters was critical, because they gave Amber the confidence to take the next step. In 2014, she began expanding the product line adding at least 4 or 5 products every year. The ideas would come from customer requests and recommendations or simply trial and error “The potential for maple syrup is limitless,” Amber says. Not only is syrup a more flavorful replacement for refined white sugar, but it’s sweeter so you can use even less. Harwood Gold now offers over 75 different specialty products, all sweetened with only maple syrup. The syrup for these products comes directly from the Parsons Farm, stabilizing the farm’s purpose of production and harvesting nearly 1,000 gallons of sap each year.

Today, Harwood Gold has a storefront and cafe in Downtown Charlevoix. By expanding the maple syrup product line, improving visibility and adding a cafe, Amber has developed a booming business that continues her family legacy and keep the farm in operation.

This summer another five new products will debut and the cafe will be opened for special pop-up dinners featuring some of their amazing maple-infused cocktail recipes. And don’t miss the Parson Farm Tours to experience the place where it all started; every weekend from May-October.

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Just north of Traverse City, take a drive through the Leelanau Wine Trail and enjoy the beautiful landscape that creates a diverse microclimate for a variety of wine grapes unique to Northern Michigan.

To help make your next trip an experience to remember, we’ve included seven of our favorite wineries. These are among the largest and oldest wineries in Michigan and offer a unique experience at each tasting room.

Sit back, relax, and sip on some of the best wines in the state.

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GREEN BIRD ORGANIC CELLARS & FARM Recommended Wine: Gewurztraminer

Green Bird Organic Cellars & Farm stays committed to organic practices and sustainability while following their passion to make quality handcrafted products.

With their growing practices, they take responsibility for the long term viability of the whole. This sense of character comes through in their products. Landing in northern Michigan by way of Alaska and Colorado, Green Bird Cellars is so grateful to be part of the fine community of folks that are bringing the farm to glass experience to Leelanau County.  9825 Engles Road, Northport

 greenbirdcellars.com

2 BLUSTONE VINEYARDS

Recommended Wine: Ad-Lib Casual Red Wine Tucked away on 40 acres in the heart of Leelanau Peninsula, Bluestone Vineyards was the winner of the People's Choice award for Favorite Michigan Winery.

You can sample Bluestone’s award-winning wines and ciders at their contemporary tasting room that sits among the vines with panoramic views of the beautiful Leelanau landscape. Stay awhile and enjoy a glass on the terrace!  780 N Sylt Road, Lake Leelanau

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BLACK STAR FARMS

Recommended Wine: 2017 Arcturos Dry Riesling Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay is a true one-of-a-kind Destination. The hillside vineyard welcomes you upon arrival, plus you will find a luxurious inn, café, stables, barns and outlying paddocks, farm animals, and, of course, an award-winning winery. Open year-round, Black Star Farms offers a perfect place to taste our extensive list of wines, ciders and brandies. Relax and enjoy a glass of wine and take home your favorite bottle!  10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay

 blackstarfarms.com

The Black Star Farms Arcturos Dry Riesling was awarded Best In Show at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge. Our Michigan winery beat out 566 other Rieslings from the 6 great Riesling growing regions in the world!

4 MAWBY

Recommended Sparkling Wine: Sandpiper As the region's only exclusive sparkling wine producer, Mawby’s bubbles occur naturally and lead to good times. Visit their winery to experience fun bubblies, the way they were meant to be enjoyed — in good company with great views.  4519 S Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay

 lmawby.com

5 SHADY LANE CELLARS

Recommended Wine: 2016 Estate Grown Blaufränkisch Shady Lane Cellars is a boutique 100% estate winery and vineyard driven by a passion for what they do.

Everything is handcrafted from the ground up and they balance their commitment to sustainable agriculture with a passion for delivering a high standard of quality. Shady Lanes Cellars aims to produce wines that exhibit a profile of elegance and structure complimented by intensity of aroma and flavor.  9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay

 shadylanecellars.com

6 BRENGMAN BROTHERS Recommended Wine: Traverse Coast Blend

Brengman Brothers vineyards have a special spirit which expresses themselves as the vines become more mature. The unique location and work that goes into the vineyards help grapes ripen as well as the best vineyards on the planet. They tend to the vineyard carefully with sustainable practices, produce fine natural wines with an ecological balance, and attract like-minded people with a passion for dirt and good wine.  9720 South Center Highway, Traverse City

 brengmanbrothers.com

7 ROVE ESTATE

Recommended Wine: Estate Sauvignon Blanc Rove Estate preserves the Gallagher family’s agricultural legacy, an integral part of Traverse City’s history.

Perched at 1165 feet, the tasting room sits at the highest point on Leelanau Peninsula, offering expansive sunset views, award-winning wines with estate grown grapes, and the perfect setting for live music and private events.  7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

 roveestate.com

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Welcome to the very vibrant and very cool downtown Traverse City waterfront neighborhood called the Warehouse District. It’s the place we call home.

Come stay with us! Enjoy the modern design, lush bedding, spa-inspired showers, inspiring function spaces, free Wi-Fi, fresh cuisine, local craft beverages and live entertainment.

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Come dine with us, too! The Warehouse KiTChen + Cork restaurant and Bay Bar, lobby level, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Happy Hour 4 - 7pm every day of the week. Live music Friday & Saturday. H&L Social - a casual seasonal rooftop spot for food, beverages and a spectacular view of Grand Traverse Bay.

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DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS, ANOTHER TOOL FOR FARMERS. Every farm is different. Like any business there isn’t one right way to operate. However, at least one goal is consistent among all farmers -- maintain a viable business. Diversity is considered a successful method of managing risk and creating financial stability for businesses of any size. For a farm, this means, exploring new markets, offering a variety of products, and extending the season in creative ways.

Using these methods of diversification, Michigan farms build their customer base to stay competitive in a growing market.

With demand for local food on the rise, we’re seeing a natural shift in the type of locations it can be found: Farmers Markets, CSAs, Retail, Restaurant, Food Service, Meal Delivery, Vending Machines. Each one comes with a new audience and a set of challenges and opportunities that accompany them. Understanding consumer preferences is important to a farm’s success, and the growth of the local food movement in general.

“The easiest gateway for most farms is to start with a CSA, and a natural add-on is going to markets and selling to restaurants,” explains Jill Lada, co-owner of Green Things Farm in Ann Arbor. She runs the certified organic 64 acre farm with her partner, Nate. Today, as their farm enters what Jill calls the “teenage years,” they are honing in on the models, distribution points, and products that fit their strengths.

Identifying these strengths leads to a more successful business. Farm owners contend with not only varied consumer markets, but also a dependency on the soil and climate. By planting a wide array of products, farms can experiment to see what works best for their business.

This phase of business development involves critical

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observation; what thrives in this climate or soil type?

What’s profitable? What does the farmer enjoy growing?

What does the market demand?

“It’s different for everyone,” reflects Lada.

“In general, there are some products that are more profitable than others, but there is a lot dictated by local market demand and soil quality.”

In addition to understanding consumer preferences and the richness of their soil, farms in the Upper Peninsula deal with an even harsher climate than most. Seeds & Spores is a 22 year old family farm in Marquette.

Approximately 440 miles north of Ann Arbor, the climate contrast is stark. Leanne Hatfield, co-owner of Seeds & Spores, cites examples of how they’ve developed their business in response.

“We have such a short growing season and the weather can be so unpredictable, if you don’t diversify [your income], it’s hard to make it. The commercial kitchen, just like the hoop houses and online store, are a form of season extension for us.”

The limited season is a contention for all Michigan farms, so developing ways to earn revenue across all the seasons stabilizes cash flow. With creativity and planning, farms throughout the state can thrive year round.

Farming is unpredictable, and developing diversity in this business is a secret to success. In tandem, understanding the profitability of different products and revenue streams is the first step to longevity. All farmers, new or experienced, can use diversity as a tool to strengthen their finances, differentiate their businesses, and find stability.

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wineries NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Wine grapes are a special crop for northern Michigan.

They represent a significant economic value for the wine they eventually become, and they also provide a visual appeal that is a signature of our landscape. A trip to any one of the wineries or vineyards listed here will set your senses alight. Sitting in a northern Michigan tasting room, looking out over picturesque rolling hills with acres of vines, will provide you memories for a lifetime.

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GET YOUR HANDS ON LOCAL WINE Locally produced wines are easy to spot in area grocery stores.

Just look for the orange labels!

Wineries

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NW LOWER PENINSUL A 2 Lads Winery

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

Old Mission Peninsula

 GREEN BIRD CELLARS & ORGANIC FARMS

 ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY Royal Farms Winery

45 North Vineyard & Winery

Old Mission Peninsula

Amoritas Vineyards

Old Mission Peninsula

Harbor Springs Vineyard and Winery

Aurora Cellars

Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard & Winery

Hawthorne Vineyards

Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery

Chateau Fontaine

Lake Leelanau Lake Leelanau

Chateau Chantal

Suttons Bay

Lake Leelanau Cedar

 BIGLITTLE TASTING ROOM AND WINERY Suttons Bay

Lake Leelanau

 CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE WINERY Old Mission Peninsula

Chateau Lake Charlevoix

 BLACK STAR FARMS

Boyne City

Suttons Bay & Old Mission Peninsula

 CHERRY REPUBLIC

 BLUSTONE VINEYARDS Lake Leelanau

Glen Arbor

Ciccone Vineyard & Winery Suttons Bay

Boathouse Vineyards Lake Leelanau

Bonobo Winery

Crooked Vine Vineyards & Winery

Boskydel Vineyards

Douglas Valley Winery

Bowers Harbor Vineyards

French Valley Vineyard

 BRENGMAN BROTHERS AT CRAIN HILL VINEYARDS

Good Harbor Vineyards

Alanson

Old Mission Peninsula

Manistee

Lake Leelanau

Old Mission Peninsula

Suttons Bay

Lake Leelanau

Northport

Harbor Springs

Old Mission Peninsula

Laurentide Winery Lake Leelanau

Leelanau Wine Cellars Omena

 LEFT FOOT CHARLEY Traverse City

Mackinaw Trail Winery Petoskey

 MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY Petoskey

Mari Vineyards

Old Mission Peninsula

 MAWBY

Suttons Bay

Peninsula Cellars

Old Mission Peninsula

Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery Petoskey

Traverse City

Traverse City Ellsworth

Rudbeckia Winery Petoskey

 SHADY LANE CELLARS Suttons Bay

Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery Suttons Bay

 SOUL SQUEEZE CELLARS Traverse City

Spare Key Winery Charlevoix

 ST. AMBROSE CELLARS Beulah

Torch Lake Cellars Bellaire

Two K Farms Suttons Bay

Verterra Winery Leland

Walloon Lake Winery Petoskey

WaterFire Vineyards Kewadin

Willow Vineyards Suttons Bay

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 NORTHERN SUN WINERY

 ROSE VALLEY WINERY

End of the Road Winery

 SUPERIOR COAST WINERY

 STONEY ACRES WINERY

Garden Bay Winery

Modern Craft Winery

Harrisville, West Branch, & Au Gres Rose City Alpena

 THUNDER BAY WINERY Alpena

Valley Mist Vineyards Rose City

Sault Ste. Marie Germfask Munising

 LEIGH’S GARDEN WINERY Escanaba

Bark River

Sault Ste. Marie

Threefold Vine Winery Stephenson

Yooper Winery Menominee

Mackinaw Trail Winery Manistique

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

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1 Tbsp seeded, minced Chile, Thai bird or mixed variety

1 cup cider vinegar

1 cloves thinly sliced garlic

¼ water

2 small green Zucchini - first cut in half width wise, then shave thin ribbons on mandolin.

2 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp cider or champagne vinegar Mix in jar or whisk, set aside. Mix again before adding to salad.

½ cup sugar ½ tsp sea salt 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, poked through the center with cake tester or skewer Heat up pickling liquid until it comes to boil.

Cool to room temperature and then pour over tomatoes in a ball jar. Cover and store in refrigerator once completely cooled and ready to use.

2 small yellow Zucchini - same prep as above 2-3 leaves of Thai Basil 3-4 leaves of Mint - roughly torn into smaller pieces Top with pickled tomatoes, toasted peanuts, and dress lightly.

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Keeping Farmland in Agriculture By 2035, 40 of percent the farmland and ranchland in America's lower 48 states will be in the hands of new owners according to the American Farmland Trust's Farmland Information Center, a partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. As this generation of farmers begin to retire, the state and country’s farmland will change hands at rates that are unprecedented in US history. New tools are needed to connect farmland seekers and farmland sellers, assist new growers, and those expanding their operations. This is where Farmer 2 Farmer comes in.

The Farmer 2 Farmer program provides a platform for farmland exchange within the NW Lower Michigan region.

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BRIAN BOURDAGES

Farmer 2 Farmer Program Coordinator for NW Michigan

This program is presently designed to serve Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Benzie, Kalkaska and Antrim Counties.

Across the country, similar programs designed to provide current information to both farmland seekers and sellers/ lessors are well established. These “farmlink” programs provide this critical matching service, while also assisting with everything from business planning to succession and estate planning services.

You can find Farmer 2 Farmer online at www.f2fmi.com. In addition to land exchange, it also provides an area for jobs on area farms and in the region’s agricultural sector to be advertised. This resource is a result of the partnership between the Leelanau Conservancy, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, MSU Extension, and Taste The Local Difference. The program is continuously being improved, and there are hopes that the program will be expanded, or replicated to serve the state.

If you are in the NW Lower MI region, please visit the Farmer 2 Farmer website to buy, sell, or lease agricultural land. If you are in other areas of the state, consider contacting the following organizations for assistance in finding farmland: HEART OF THE LAKES CENTER FOR LAND CONSERVATION POLICY Heart of the Lakes is the membership and advocacy organization for the state’s land conservancies. Reach out to discuss your interest in purchasing land or for assistance with selling your farmland in a manner that continues agricultural use. You can find the land conservancy that serves your area on the Heart of the Lakes website at heartofthelakes.org.

YOUR LOCAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT Traditionally, Conservation Districts were primarily designed to provide services to the agricultural community in your district. Staff at your conservation district may be aware of land for sale or lease, or be able to suggest ways to advertise your land to growers looking to utilize it for agriculture.

YOUR COUNTY MSU EXTENSION OFFICE Staff at your county extension office are working on a daily basis with members of the agricultural community and may have local information related to your agricultural land needs. Express your interests and needs to them, and encourage them to support efforts to match farmland seekers with farmland sellers.

CONTACT FARMER 2 FARMER! The NW Lower MI Farmer 2 Farmer program recently received support to improve their program, part of which will be examining the potential to extend the reach of the program to other areas of the state. If you are interested in seeing this program, or a similar one, be available for your area of the state, please contact Brian Bourdages, Consultant, NW MI Food and Farming Network, Farmer 2 Farmer Program Coordinator. Brian can be reached at borgetc@gmail.com.

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LEELANAU COUNTY FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 9 BEAN ROWS FARMSTEAD & CSA

 440-527-3893  9beanrows.com  9000 E Duck Lake Road, Suttons Bay

RESTAURANTS & BARS ART'S TAVERN

JELINEK ORCHARDS

 231-271-3774  5282 N Jelinek Road, Northport

LA CASA VERDE PRODUCE

BAKKERS ACRES

 231-228-2186  8202 South Schomberg Road, Cedar

BARDENHAGEN BERRIES/ HOMESTEAD HILL CSA

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

 231-620-4260  2677 N Setterbo Road, Suttons Bay

 231-271-3026  bardenhagenberries.com  7990 E Horn Road, Lake Leelanau

BARDENHAGEN FARMS

 231-271-3199 & 231-218-3199 (cell)  bardenhagenfarms.com  7881 E Pertner Road, Suttons Bay

CABBAGE LANE FARM

 231-357-7437  6361 N Manitou Trail, Northport

EMPIRE FARMERS MARKET

 231-256-9888  leelanaufarmersmarkets.com  10234 Front Street, Empire

GALLAGHER'S FARM MARKET

 231-947-1689  gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com  7237 East Traverse Highway, Traverse City

GLEN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET

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

HALLSTEDT HOMESTEAD

LAKEVIEW HILL FARM

LEELANAU PENINSULA MAPLE SUGARBUSH

 231-386-5098 10361 E Melkild Rd, Northport

LEELANAU SPECIALTY CUT FLOWERS

 231-714-7327  leelanauspecialtycutflowers.com  13435 S Cedar Road, Cedar

LELAND FARMERS MARKET

 231-256-9888  leelanaufarmersmarkets.com  102 River Street, Leland (The Bluebird Parking Lot)

LIGHT OF DAY ORGANICS TEA FARM

 231-228-7234  lightofdayorganics.com  3502 East Traverse Highway, Traverse City

LOMA FARM

 970-217-5904  lomafarm.com  7606 East Birch Point Road, Traverse City

MARKET 72

 317-440-9273  HHCherries.net  8227 N Matheson Road, Northport

 231-632-9326  8320 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

HEARTWOOD FOREST FARM

 231-499-6879  mifarmcoop.org  9000 E Duck Lake Road, Suttons Bay

 231-492-5002  heartwoodforestfarm.com  1805 E Kasson Road, Cedar

MI FARM CO-OP

NORTHPORT FARMERS MARKET

 231-334-3754  artsglenarbor.com  6487 Western Avenue, Glen Arbor

SECOND SPRING FARM

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

SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET

 231-334-3555  goodharborgrill.com  6584 Western Avenue, Glen Arbor

 231-256-9888  leelanaufarmersmarkets.com  105 S Bay Street, Northport

 231-944-8946  secondspringfarm.net  7155 E Hoxie Road, Cedar

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

THE LIVELY FARM

 231-360-7049  9990 S Bow Road, Maple City

TLC FARMS

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

VERSNYDER ORCHARDS

FUNISTRADA

GOOD HARBOR GRILL

HEARTH & VINE CAFE AT BLACK STAR FARMS

 231-944-1297  blackstarfarms.com/hearthandvine/  10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay

LA BECASSE

 231-334-3944  restaurantlabecasse.com  9001 S Dunns Farm Road, Maple City

MARTHA'S LEELANAU TABLE

 231-866-0469  versnydersfruit.com  1524 S Lake Shore Drive, Lake Leelanau

WIESEN FARMS

 231-633-9265  8550 W Empire Hwy, Empire

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Dinner every night from 5-9.  231-271-2344  marthasleelanautable.com  413 N St Joseph Street, Suttons Bay

WREN

 231-271-1175  wrensuttonsbay.com  303 N St Joseph Street, Suttons Bay

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CATERING

WINERIES

RETAIL STORES

EPICURE CATERING & CHERRY BASKET FARM

bigLITTLE TASTING ROOM AND WINERY

9 BEAN ROWS MARKET AND DELI

 231-360-0042  caterleelanau.com  5530 Northwest Bayshore Drive, Omena

 231-714-4854  biglittlewines.com  4519 S Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay

 231-271-6658  9beanrows.com  9000 E Duck Lake Road, Suttons Bay

BLACK STAR FARMS

ANDERSON'S GLEN ARBOR MARKET

CHERRY REPUBLIC STORE - GLEN ARBOR

 231-334-3149  andersonsglenarbor.com  6545 Western Ave, Glen Arbor

BLUSTONE VINEYARDS

TOM’S FOOD MARKET NORTHPORT

 231-256-0146  blustonevineyards.com  780 N Sylt Road, Lake Leelanau

BRENGMAN BROTHERS AT CRAIN HILL VINEYARD

@tastethelocaldifference

9 BEAN ROWS BAKERY

 231-271-6658  9beanrows.com  9000 E Duck Lake Road (M204), Suttons Bay

 231-944-1270  blackstarfarms.com  10844 E Revold Road, Suttons Bay

TAG US ON INSTAGRAM WITH YOUR FAVORITE FOOD FINDS

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

 231-421-5611  brengmanbrothers.com  9720 South Center Highway, Traverse City

GREEN BIRD ORGANIC CELLARS & FARM

 231-334-3150  cherryrepublic.com  6026 S Lake Street, Glen Arbor

GREENETOWN FOODS

 231-386-5721  toms-foodmarkets.com  105 E Nagonaba Street, Northport

 231-922-2353  greenetownfoods.com  13414 S West Bayshore Drive, Traverse City

TOM’S FOOD MARKET WEST BAY

GROCER'S DAUGHTER CHOCOLATE

 231-947-7290  toms-foodmarkets.com  13940 S W Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City

 231-326-3030  grocersdaughter.com  11590 S Lacore Road, Empire

IDYLL FARMS

 231-386-5636  greenbirdcellars.com  9825 Engles Road, Northport

 231-386-7823  idyllfarms.com  10901 E Peterson Park Road, Northport

MAWBY SPARKLING WINES

LEELANAU CHEESE

 231-271-3522  lmawby.com  4519 S Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay

 231-271-2600  leelanaucheese.com  3324 S West Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay

ROVE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY

LEELANAU PENINSULA MAPLE SUGARBUSH

 231-421-7001  roveestate.com  7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

 231-386-5098  10361 E Melkild Road, Northport

SHADY LANE CELLARS

 231-947-8865  shadylanecellars.com  9580 Shady Lane, Suttons Bay

MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Alpers Berry Farm Suttons Bay

Big Belly Farm Empire

Birch Point Farm Traverse City

Breeze Hill Greenhouse Traverse City

Bufka Brothers Farm Maple City

Bunny Hop Ranch Cedar

Cedar Sol Hydro Farm Cedar

Cherry Bend Farm Market Traverse City

Cherry Lane Farms Suttons Bay

Clean Plate Farm Cedar

Compass Mountain Farms Suttons Bay

Cottonwood Springs Farm Cedar

Cross Farms Saskatoons Northport

Delight of Life Farm Suttons Bay

Field of Flowers Farm Lake Leelanau

Gallagher Greens Cedar

Haymaker Poultry Co. Cedar

Healing Tree Farm Traverse City

Hillside Homestead Suttons Bay

Hubbell Farm Cedar

Kilcherman's Christmas Cove Farm Northport

Kolarik Farms Suttons Bay

Lakeview Farms Northport

Maple Acres Farm Maple City

Meadowlark Farm Lake Leelanau

Old Boathouse Organic Produce

Picked Today Freshness Suttons Bay

Popp Farm Northport

Sleeping Bear Orchards Empire

Maple City

Sonny's Farm

Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick

Spruce Hill Farm

Omena

Periard Farm North Suttons Bay

Cedar

Maple City

Still Point Farm Empire

Stonyfield Acres Empire

Stowe Farms Northport

Valentine Tree Farm Cedar

Wests Windy Acres Farm Cedar

Whybrew Family Farms Empire

Woodland Herb Farm Northport

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FA L L R E C I P E

Roasted Delicata Squash Soup with Walnut & Pumpkin Seed Dukkah SAM BRICKMAN

Fustini’s Fresh Take / Traverse City

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place whole squash on a parchment lined sheet tray, and pierce several holes in each squash with a small knife. Place the squash in the oven and roast for 30-45 mins until very tender. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

While squash is cooling, make the Dukkah. Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees, and line two sheet trays with parchment paper. Place walnuts on one tray and pumpkin seeds on the other and put them both into the oven. Toast until very fragrant and just beginning to brown, about 5-10 minutes (note: pumpkin seeds will typically be finished before walnuts). Place sesame, coriander, and cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium low heat and toast until very fragrant and slightly darker, about 5 minutes, frequently stirring. When everything is toasted, place all ingredients including chili powder, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well ground, but do not let it go to a powder. Pour Dukkah into a small bowl and set aside.

Once squash is cool enough to handle, cut in half and scoop out and discard all the seeds with a spoon. Next, use the spoon to scoop out all of the flesh into a bowl and set aside.

Heat Gremolata olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic, and sauté until tender and slightly browned.

Add squash and stock and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes, then puree in batches with a blender.

Pass through a fine strainer if desired.

Taste soup and adjust seasoning with a little salt, chili powder, and Sherry vinegar, if necessary.

Ladle soup into bowls, top each bowl with a sprinkle of dukkah, and enjoy!

SOUP INGREDIENTS 2 lbs Delicata Squash 2 Tbsp Fustini’s Gremolata Olive Oil 7 oz Valencia Onion, roughly chopped 2/3 oz Garlic, roughly chopped 1 Quart Vegetable Stock Salt, Chili Powder, and Fustini’s Sherry Vinegar to taste DUKK AH ½ Cup Walnuts ½ Cup Pumpkin Seeds 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds 2 Tbsp Whole Coriander Seed 2 tsp Whole Cumin Seed 2 tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Salt YIELDS: 2 Quarts

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Beer, Cider, Mead & Spirits NW LOWER PENINSUL A

NE LOWER PENINSUL A

Acoustic Tap Room

North Peak Brewing Co.

 ALCONA BREW HAUS

Beards Brewery

Northern Latitudes Distillery

 AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER COMPANY

Traverse City Petoskey

 BEE WELL MEADERY Bellaire

Big Cat Brewing Co. Cedar

Traverse City

Lake Leelanau

Alpena

Petoskey Brewing

Bière De Mac Brew Works

Petoskey

 RARE BIRD BREWPUB Traverse City

Brewery Terra Firma

Right Brain Brewery

Burnt Marshmallow Brewing

Resort Pike Cidery & Winery

Traverse City Petoskey

 EARTHEN ALES Traverse City

Ethanology Elk Rapids

Grand Traverse Distillery Traverse City

Traverse City Petoskey

 SHORT’S BREWING Bellaire

Silver Spruce Brewing Traverse City

 SOUL SQUEEZE CELLARS Lake Leelanau

High Five Spirits

St. Ambrose Cellars

Hop Lot Brewing Co.

Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen

Petoskey

Suttons Bay

Iron Fish Distillery Thompsonville

Jolly Pumpkin Traverse City

Lake Ann Brewing Co. Lake Ann

Lake Charlevoix Brewing Company Charlevoix

Mackinaw Brewing Co. Traverse City

Mammoth Distillery Central Lake

Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery Petoskey

 MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY Petoskey

Monkey Fist Brewing Company Traverse City

Harrisville

Beulah

Boyne City

 STORMCLOUD BREWING COMPANY Frankfort

Mackinaw City

 BOATHOUSE BEER CO. & BOOZERY Tawas City

Cheboygan Brewing Company Cheboygan

 COPPER KETTLE DISTILLING CO.

51st State Brewing Company Kingsford

 ALGOMAH ACRES

HONEY FARM & MEADERY Greenland

Marquette

 TAPROOT CIDER HOUSE Traverse City

Blackrocks Brewery Marquette

The Mitten Brewing Company

Brickside Brewery

Townline Ciderworks Elk Rapids

Cognition Brewing Company

The Filling Station Microbrewery

Cold Iron Brewing

Northport

Copper Harbor

Ishpeming

Traverse City

Ironwood

Traverse City Whiskey Co. Traverse City

East Channel Brewing Company

Tunnel Vision Brewery

Munising

The Workshop Brewery Co.

Hancock

Harbor Springs Traverse City

Gitche Gumee Ciderworks Hereford & Hops Escanaba

North Channel Brewing Co.

Jasper Ridge Brewery

Manistee

Ishpeming

Keweenaw Brewing Company

U.P.

Rolling Oak Brewing Grayling

Snowbelt Brewing Brewing Company Gaylord

Wiltse’s Brew Pub Oscoda

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UPPER PENINSUL A

 BARREL + BEAM BREWERY

Suttons Bay

Grayling

Grayling

Alpha

Tandem Ciders

Paddle Hard Brewing

Dead Bear Brewing

BREWERY

Suttons Bay

Rogers City

Prudenville

 ALPHA MICHIGAN

Suttons Bay Ciders

 KNAEBE’S MMMUNCHY CRUNCHY APPLE FARM AND CIDERY

Houghton

Lake Superior Brewing Co. Grand Marais

Lockside Brewery Sault Ste. Marie

 LES CHENEAUX DISTILLERS Cedarville

Mackinaw Trail Brewery Manistique

 ORE DOCK

BREWING COMPANY Marquette

Red Jacket Brewing Co. Calumet

Shooters Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge Munising

Soo Brewing

Sault Ste. Marie

 SUPERIOR COAST BREWERY Sault Ste. Marie

 SUPERIOR CULTURE Marquette

Superior State Brewing Stephenson

 TAHQUAMENON FALLS

BREWERY Newberry

The Library Brew Pub Houghton

The Vierling Marquette

Three Bridges Brewing Company Menominee

Upper Hand Brewery Escanaba

NW

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BENZIE, MANISTEE, WEXFORD & MISSAUKEE COUNTIES

Cr ys

KEY

12 9 10

Lake Michigan

tal

19 11 Lake Frankfort 17 13 8

Farms & Farmers Markets Restaurants Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Mead, Specialty Producers

G R A N D T R AV E R S E C O U N T Y

20 21 5 16

Retail Stores

B E N Z IE COUNT Y

14

Thompsonville Arcadia

3 2

N

MANISTEE COUNT Y

4 15

WEXFORD C O U N T Y Manton

6 Lake City

22

1

7

BMWM MAP PAGE Boon

Manistee Wellston

18 Cadillac

M I S S AU K E E COUNT Y

McBain

MASON COUNT Y

L AKE COUNT Y

MASON COUNT Y

L AKE COUNT Y

FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 1

3RD DAY FARM AND FARMERS MARKET

2

APPLE VALLEY ORCHARDS

3

BROWN'S POPLAR RIDGE ORCHARDS

4

CALVIN LUTZ FARMS

5

CHAMPION HILL FARM

14 PUTNEY'S BLUEBERRIES

6

DOROTHY'S IRIS GARDEN

15 SHILOH'S GARDEN

7

FRIENDS FARM

8

GROW BENZIE

9

HARRIS FAMILY FARM

10 LAMAN FARM

OCEOL A COUNT Y

RESTAURANTS 17 BIRCH & MAPLE 18

BLUE HERON CAFE & BAKERY

11 MAY FARM 12 NORCONK FARM 13 NORTH STAR ORGANICS

BREWERY 19

STORMCLOUD BREWING COMPANY

AND PEACHES

16 SLEEPING BEAR FARMS

CL ARE COUNT Y

OCEOL A COUNT Y

WINERY 20 ST. AMBROSE CELLARS

CL ARE COUNT Y

RETAIL STORE 21

MARKET BASKET

SPECIALTY PRODUCER 22

COOPER FAMILY SPREADS

BENZIE, MANISTEE, MISSAUKEE & WEXFORD COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS

RESTAURANTS BIRCH & MAPLE

3RD DAY FARM AND FARMERS MARKET

 231-884-8285  3rddayfarm.com  3234 S La Chance Road, Lake City

APPLE VALLEY ORCHARDS

 231-889-4343  11240 Milarch Road, Bear Lake

HARRIS FAMILY FARM

 231-399-0399  727 Main Street, Frankfort

LAMAN FARM

 231-778-2583  cafeblueheron2.com  304 N Mitchell Street, Cadillac

 231-510-8455  7356 Indian Hill Road, Honor

BLUE HERON CAFE & BAKERY

 231-383-2236  lamanfarm.com  5857 Indian Hill Road, Honor

BROWN'S POPLAR RIDGE ORCHARDS

 231-889-3513  11317 Erdman Road, Onekama

CALVIN LUTZ FARMS

 231-889-5594  calvinlutzfarms.com  8576 Chief Road, Kaleva

BREWERY

MAY FARM

STORMCLOUD BREWING COMPANY

 231-352-5210  themayfarm.com  904 Adams Road, Frankfort

 231-352-0118  stormcloudbrewing.com  303 Main Street, Frankfort

NORCONK FARM

WINERY

NORTH STAR ORGANICS

 231-383-4262  stambrosecellars.com  841 South Pioneer Road, Beulah

PUTNEY'S BLUEBERRIES AND PEACHES

RETAIL STORE

SHILOH'S GARDEN

 231-882-5041  marketbasketbeulah.com  187 N Michigan Avenue, Beulah

SLEEPING BEAR FARMS

SPECIALTY PRODUCER

 231-326-3540  10004 Aral Road, Honor

CHAMPION HILL FARM

 231-651-0682  championhillfarm.com  200 South Marshall Road, Beulah

ST. AMBROSE CELLARS

 231-352-4865  northstarorganics.com  1139 Forrester Road, Frankfort

DOROTHY'S IRIS GARDEN

 231-824-3328  5163 North Lucas Road, Manton

 231-944-5486  4286 Raymond Road, Frankfort

FRIENDS FARM

 231-839-8816  friendsministry.net  3728 South Morey Road, Lake City

MARKET BASKET

 231-477-5961  10227 Coates Highway, Brethren

GROW BENZIE

 231-882-9510  GrowBenzie.org  5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115), Benzonia

 231-882-4456  sleepingbearfarms.com  971 South Pioneer Road, Beulah

COOPER FAMILY SPREADS

 231-735-6363  12124 Griffith Road, Brethren

MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS 1801farm Frankfort

Cadillac Farmers Market

3rd Day Farm and Farmers Market

Cream Cup Dairy

Lake City

Cadillac Kaleva

End Road Farm Falmouth

Family Thyme Farm Buckley

Aral Peak Farms

Double L Farms

Fantail Farm

Bear Lake Farmers Market

Dutchman Tree Farms

Five Springs Farm

Honor

Bear Lake

Benson Corners Farm & Greenhouse

Cadillac

Manton

Earth Turtle Farm Honor

Cadillac

Earthwork Farm

Beulah Farmers Market

Echo Bend

Lake City

Beulah

Arcadia

Broad Farms

Eden Acres

Mesick

Harrietta

Brown Acres

Elberta Farmers Market

Marion

Brown's Orchard Bear Lake

Elberta

Benzonia

Bear Lake

Frankfort Farmers Market Frankfort

Gernaat Dairy Farms Falmouth

Greystone Gardens Honor

Heritage Gourmet Greens Manton

Honor Farmers & Flea-Market Honor

Infinity Micro Farm Falmouth

Lentz Farm Honor

Livingway Greenhouse Falmouth

Llama Meadows Farm Benzonia

Lost Lake Farm Honor

Grossnickle Farms

Loving Dove Farm

Harrietta Hills Trout Farm

Luft's Nursery

Kaleva

Harrietta

Bear Lake Boon

Manistee Community Garden Manistee

Manistee Farmers Market Manistee

Manton Area Farmers Market Manton

Manton Mill Farmers Market Manton

Maple Ridge Orchards Honor

Marvin's Garden Spot Interlochen

Missaukee Farmers Market Lake City

Myers Beefalo Farm

Putney's U-Pick Berries

Narrow Gauge Farm

Quartz Farm

Copemish

Beulah

Nature's Acres Manton

North Country Farm Brethren

Olds Farm Mesick

PKS Heirloom Tomatoes and Produce Copemish

Platte River Gardens Interlochen

Pristine Acres

Benzonia Mesick

Rice Centennial Farm Benzonia

S&S Lamb McBain

Sorenson Farm Beulah

Stoney Field Farm Copemish

Urka Strawberry Farms Brethern

Wallin Ranch Up North Emu Thompsonville

Marion

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SEASONAL GUIDE

FRUIT

SPRING MAR

APR

Summer MAY

JUN

JUL

APPLES APRICOTS

JUL

BL ACKBERRIES BLUEBERRIES

JUL

CANTALOUPE CHERRIES

JUL

FALL AUG

SEP

OCT

AUG

SEP

OCT

AUG

SEP

AUG

SEP

AUG

SEP

OCT

GRAPES

SEP

OCT

AUG JUN

JUL

SEP

PLUMS

AUG

SEP

JUL

AUG

SEP

JUL

AUG

MAY

SASK ATOONS STRAWBERRIES WATERMELON

NOV

AUG AUG

RHUBARB

JAN

SEP

PEARS

RASPBERRIES

DEC

AUG SEP

PEACHES

NOV

AUG

CRANBERRIES

NECTARINES

winter

JUN

JUL AUG

SEP PRODUCE IN STORAGE

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PRODUCE IN STORAGE

VeggIes

SPRING MAR

APR

Summer MAY

JUN

JUL

FALL AUG

SEP

OCT

ARUGUL A

HOOP HOUSE

MAY

JUN

SEP

OCT

ASIAN GREENS

HOOP HOUSE

MAY

JUN

SEP

OCT

MAY

JUN

ASPARAGUS

winter NOV

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

BROCCOLI

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

OCT

NOV

OCT

NOV

CABBAGE

JUL

AUG

CARROTS

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

CAULIFLOWER

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

CELERY

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

HOOP

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

JUL

AUG

SEP

JUL

AUG

SEP

EGGPL ANT

JUL

AUG

SEP

GARLIC

JUL

AUG

GREEN BEANS

JUL

AUG

SEP

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

HOOP

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

AUG

SEP

OCT

AUG

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

COLL ARDS

HOOP HOUSE HOOP HOUSE

MAY

CORN CUCUMBERS

HOOP

K ALE

HOOP HOUSE

KOHLRABI LET TUCE

HOOP

LEEKS MUSHROOMS

MAY MAY

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

ONIONS PARSNIPS

APR

PEAS

MAY MAY

JUN

PEPPERS

JUL

POTATOES PUMPKINS RADISHES

HOOP

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

RUTABAGA SAL AD GREENS SCALLIONS SPINACH

HOOP HOUSE

MAY

HOOP HOUSE HOOP HOUSE

MAY

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

AUG

SEP

OCT

AUG

SEP

OCT

SEP

OCT

SUMMER SQUASH

JUL

AUG

WINTER SQUASH SWEET POTATOES TOMATOES TURNIPS

HOOP MAY

JUN

DEC

HOOP HOUSE

OCT

JUN

JUN

FEB

HOOP

JUN

CHARD

JAN

HOOP HOUSE

BEETS

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

DEC

HOOP HOUSE

DEC

JAN

FEB

NOV

NOV HOOP HOUSE HOOP HOOP HOUSE

NOV

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Community Farmers Markets

PAYMENT OPTIONS

      

SNAP Double Up Food Bucks WIC Project FRESH Senior Project FRESH Market FRESH Hoophouses for Health Prescription for Health

NW LOWER PENINSUL A

MONDAY Ellsworth Farmers Market

2–5:30 PM, Mid June–Mid Oct

 GROW BENZIE FARMERS MARKET–BENZONIA 2–6 PM, June-Aug    

 THE VILLAGE AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS FARMERS MARKET– TRAVERSE CITY 2–6 PM, May–Oct   

TUESDAY Cadillac Farmers Market 8 AM–4:30 PM, June-Oct    

 GLEN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, June-Sept  

Honor Farmers & Flea-Market

THURSDAY Alden Farmers Market 4–8 PM, June-Oct

 CHARLEVOIX FARMERS MARKET Summer: 8 AM–1 PM Fall: 3–6 PM Mid May–Mid Nov    

East Jordan Farmers Market

9 AM–1 PM, Mid May–Sept  

Elberta Farmers Market

8 AM–12:30 PM, May-Labor Day 9 AM–12 PM, Labor Day-Oct

Ellsworth Farmers Market

2–5:30 PM, Mid June–Mid Oct

 LELAND FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, June-Aug  

 MANCELONA FARMERS MARKET 3–7 PM, May-Oct    

9 AM–3 PM, June–Sept

 KALKASKA FARMERS MARKET 2–6 PM, May-Sept

Pellston Farmers Market 4:30–6:30 PM, June-Oct   

WEDNESDAY Boyne City Farmers Market

Summer: 8 AM–1 PM     

Harbor Springs Farmers Market

9 AM–1 PM, June-Dec   

 SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET– TRAVERSE CITY 8 AM–12 PM, June-Oct      

FRIDAY Bear Lake Farmers Market 2–6 PM, May-Oct

Cadillac Farmers Market 8 AM–4:30 PM, June-Oct    

CTAC Artisan & Farmers Market–Petoskey 10 AM–1 PM, Oct-June

 ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET 8 AM–12 PM, June-Oct

 FIFE LAKE FARMERS MARKET 6–8 PM, Late May-Oct  

 NORTHPORT FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, June-Sept  

Petoskey Farmers Market 8:30 AM–1 PM, June-Sept  

SATURDAY Beulah Farmers Market 8 AM–12 PM, May-July

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Interlochen Farmers Market 9 AM–2 PM, May-Oct 

9 AM–1 PM, June-Sept

Boyne City Farmers Market Summer: 8 AM–1 PM Winter: 9 AM–12 PM     

Central Lake Farmers Market

9 AM–1 PM, June-Oct    

Ellsworth Farmers Market 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, May–Oct

 EMPIRE FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, June-Sept  

 FIFE LAKE FARMERS MARKET

9 AM–1 PM, Late May-Oct  

Frankfort Farmers Market 9 AM–2 PM, May-Mid Oct  

Harbor Springs Farmers Market

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9 AM–1 PM, May 25-Dec   

Manistee Farmers Market 9 AM–1 PM, May-Oct    

Manton Mill Farmers Market 9 AM–1 PM, June-Oct

Old Town Emmet Farmers Market

9 AM–1 PM, June–Oct

 SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET–TRAVERSE CITY 7:30 AM–12 PM, May-Oct      

 SUTTONS BAY FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, May-Oct  

 THE VILLAGE AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS FARMERS MARKET– TRAVERSE CITY 10 AM–2 PM, Nov–April   

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Onaway Farmers Market 9 AM–1 PM, July-Sept

WEDNESDAY  ALPENA FARMERS MARKET Mich-e-ke-wis Park: 8AM–1PM, June-Nov     

 CHEBOYGAN FARMERS MARKET

Festival Square: 8 AM–1 PM, June-Oct  

 GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET 8 AM–2 PM, April-Nov    

 NORTHEAST MICHIGAN REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET AuSable Shoreline Park: 9 AM–2 PM, May-Oct     

THURSDAY  GRAYLING FARMERS MARKET 10 AM–5 PM, June-Oct     

Onaway Farmers Market 3–6 PM, July-Sept

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Au Gres Downtown Farmers Market

10 AM–3 PM, July-Sept

 ROGERS CITY FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–12 PM, June-Sept

Newberry Farmers Market

 GLADSTONE FARMERS MARKET

4–6 PM, June-Oct  

3–6 PM, May-Sept    

Rapid River Farmers Market 3–6 PM, June-Oct

TUESDAY  DOWNTOWN HOUGHTON

SATURDAY  ALPENA FARMERS MARKET

Mich-e-ke-wis Park: 8 AM–1 PM, June-Nov Alpena Mall: 10 AM–2 PM, Nov-June     

 ARA FARM MARKET 9 AM–12:30 PM, May-Oct     

 CHEBOYGAN FARMERS MARKET

City Hall: 10 AM–1 PM, March-June Festival Square: 8 AM–1 PM, June-Oct  

 GAYLORD FARMERS MARKET 8 AM–2 PM, April-Nov    

FARMERS MARKET 3–6 PM, June-Oct  

Ironwood Township Farmers Market 4–6 PM, July-Oct

Munising Farmers & Artisans Market 4–7 PM, May-Oct     

Pickford Farmers Market 3–6 PM, May-Oct  

WEDNESDAY Baraga County Farmers Market – Baraga Location 3–6 PM, June-Oct  

Hubbard Lake Farmers Market

9 AM–12 PM, May-Oct

 NORTHEAST MICHIGAN REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET Tawas City Gateway Park: 8 AM–1 PM, May-Oct     

Roscommon Village Farmers Market

10 AM–3 PM, May-Sept  

Curtis Farmers Market 2–5 PM, July-Sept 

 DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE FARMERS MARKET 5–7 PM, June-Sept     

 ESCANABA

FARMERS MARKET 3–6 PM, May-Oct   

Manistique Farmers Market 4–6 PM, May-Sept  

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 NEGAUNEE FARMERS &

CRAFTERS MARKET

Miners Park, 4–7 PM, June-Sept    

 SAULT STE. MARIE

FARMERS MARKET 4–6:30 PM, May-Oct  

U.P.

THURSDAY  BAYSIDE FARMERS

MARKET – ST. IGNACE 4–7 PM, July-Sept 

 HANNAHVILLE FARMERS MARKET

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NE

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Depot Park Farmers & Artisans Market 4–6:30 PM, July-Oct  

SATURDAY Baraga County Farmers Market – L’Anse Location 9 AM–12 PM, June-Oct  

 DE TOUR VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET 10 AM–1 PM, May-Oct

 DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE FARMERS MARKET 9 AM–1 PM, May-Oct    

Engadine Farmers Market 9 AM–12 PM, July-Sept

 ESCANABA

FARMERS MARKET 8 AM–12 PM, May-Oct   

Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market 8 AM–12 PM, June-Oct

Lake Linden Farmers Market 10 AM–2 PM, July-Oct  

 M&M FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET 9 AM–12 AM, year round     

Main Street Calumet Market 10 AM–2 PM, June-Oct   

Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market 9 AM–12 PM, June-Sept     

 SAULT STE. MARIE FARMERS MARKET

9:30 AM–12 PM, May-Oct  

SUNDAY  LES CHENEAUX FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET 9:40 AM–2 PM, year round  

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EDIBLE FLOWERS

W HAT’S OLD IS NEW:

edible FLOWERS ERICA BLOOM Growing Hope

inspire a new palate while honoring old traditions Edible flowers transform dishes and awaken our five senses in a single bite.

For chefs and restaurants experimenting with new flavors, edible flowers add more than just a pop of color to a meal, they contribute hints of sweetness or even spice. In Michigan, flowers like nasturtiums and rose petals show up in salads, vinaigrettes, and desserts at fine dining restaurants and trendy pop-ups. They are whipped, mashed, candied, and used as garnishes, proving that the seed-bearing parts of many plants are making a comeback as a culinary showstopper.

While many of us view eating a brightly colored petal or bud in our appetizer soup as a rebellion from our traditional American gastronomy, cultures across the world have been incorporating edible flowers into their recipes and medicine for centuries. Some of the earliest mentions of edible flowers are from ancient Egypt where people ate the blue lotus for its sedative effects. In places like China and Japan, chrysanthemum petals have been ladled into soup and made into teas for over a thousand years. And in Mexico, squash blossoms are no stranger to encasing vegetables and cheese, illuminating people’s taste buds for generations.

Meiko Krishok, co-founder of Detroit’s Guerrilla Foods and mobile restaurant, The Pink Flamingo, is one of those chefs challenging status-quo flavors by using traditional ingredients. “Flowers provide contrast, visually and flavor wise. Using a flower is like using the whole purpose of a plant—the seeds and reproductive life—it’s a sacred thing,” she says.

Like many chefs establishing a deeper relationship with the food they create, Meiko describes cooking with flowers as something much more than aesthetics, it’s a connection to the plant and the person who picked the flower by hand.

Many indigenous peoples worldwide have used flowers for their nutritional and medicinal properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, flowers like honeysuckle have been vital as anti-inflammatories. Similar to how eating fruits and vegetables provides nutritious benefits because of their diverse colors, flowers, too, provide minerals and antioxidants depending on their color.

Research has shown that purple violas and pink dianthus have high levels of potassium, while cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli and kale have edible flowers high in antioxidants.

While there are plenty of health benefits to eating edible flowers, don’t just gobble up the nearest bouquet.

Flowers should be consumed moderately, and with proper identification. Many flowers are only good if very fresh and really just the petals or sometimes buds are actually edible. It’s ill advised to eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers as they could be sprayed with pesticides or sometimes even dyed. The best places to find edible flowers are at your local farmers’ markets, farm stands, or specialty grocery stores. Make sure to clean them by washing them gently in a bowl of cold water and letting them air dry.

Or, start your own native edible flower and herb garden and become, as Meiko Krishok says, “connected to the whole essence of the plant.”

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bachelor buttons

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calendula calendula

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health benefits

OF EDIBLE FLOWERS

Calendula

Bachelor Buttons

Petals are plucked and can be sprinkled on a wide variety of savory salads, dishes or desserts. Colors range from vivid oranges and yellows to pastel shades and soft pink.

Cornflower blossoms and leaves are used topically and internally. The medicinal value is primarily as an anti-inflammatory. Taken as an herbal tea, it is known to aid in soothing stomach ulcers, while rinsing the mouth with the tea can be helpful in healing sores or bleeding gums.

Often considered one of the top medicinal flowers, Calendula’s bright petals have been used in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine for years. Known especially for treating a wide range of skin conditions topically, research is also confirming Calendula to be helpful in reducing tumor cells in a number of cancers and it is also used for its anti-viral properties.

Red Clover

Red clover blossoms are best known for supporting women throughout their ever changing cycles by balancing hormonal shifts and preventing mood swings. The blossoms are rich in isoflavones, which are similar to estrogen. Many women use red clover blossoms in the form of a tea to help ease hot flashes, breast tenderness and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). They are also being used to help prevent or heal a number of other conditions both internally and externally.

The tiny petals can be plucked and sprinkled on a salad or dessert as they have a delicately sweet flavor. Or, the whole blossoms can be dropped into hot water for tea.

Bachelor buttons, also known as Cornflowers, are high in calcium, folate, ascorbic acid, antioxidants and tannins.

This herb comes in a variety of hues from periwinkle to pinks and white.

The blossoms have also been used as a tonic or bitter, for stimulating the liver and gallbladder. Women have also used cornflowers for menstrual discomforts, vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections as the plant has antibiotic and antiseptic qualities.

Basil Blossoms

Most culinary herbs are used primarily for their leaves, and when the plant goes to blossom we tend to quickly cut it off to promote energy into the leaves. Herbal blossoms hold the flavor of the herb and make a delightfully beautiful addition to any salad or savory dish.

This holds true for all common culinary herbs like: oregano, thyme, cilantro and rosemary.

Consider allowing some shoots to go to blossom and try them in tea and salads.

Lavender

Most people are familiar with the aroma of lavender and it’s soothing and calming effect on the nervous system. It is helpful in alleviating or reducing stress, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Women often use it for PMS symptoms, and it is very helpful prior to dental treatments, or situations that are anticipated to be stressful.

Lavender oil has antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties and is highly regarded in the skin and beauty industries.

It is most commonly used in fragrances, soaps and shampoos. The blossoms can be added to teas or in a wide variety of prepared foods.

Research has shown that purple violas and pink dianthus have high levels of potassium

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Creamy Bean & Kale Soup AMY HEIKKINEN

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INGREDIENTS 7 red potatoes, chopped into 1 inch pieces & boiled to aldente 7 cups chicken stock ½ Tbsp thyme ¾ tsp rosemary 1 bay leaf ¾ tsp salt ¾ tsp pepper 1 large yellow onion, diced

NEED PHOTOS

4-6 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil

3 cups cooked cannellini beans 1 cup frozen green beans, chopped (from summer) 1 cup frozen kale, chopped (from summer)

DIRECTIONS Pre-boil potatoes and pre-cook beans (or used canned beans in a pinch) Add olive oil to the pot and saute the garlic and onion until soft - a little color is fine, but no need to caramelize. Add chicken stock, potatoes and dry seasonings and bring to a simmer.

Puree half the cannellini beans and then add both the pure and whole beans to the pot.

Finally, add frozen green beans and kale.

Let simmer for an hour at 165 degrees and you are ready to serve!

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CSA's & Farm Viability

Subscription boxes are all the rage right now, from prepared meal services to monthly shipments of natural beauty products. With Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes, you can get the same thrill. Farms fill boxes full of fresh fruits and vegetables that subscribers pick up on a weekly basis. CSA models accomplish many goals for the community food system: increasing access to fresh produce, improving the local economy, and reducing health care costs to the CSA subscribers. The farms also benefit from the income of subscription fees early in the season when costs are high.

To better understand the impact on farm businesses, the Michigan Statewide CSA Working Group conducted a survey with the support of the Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and Michigan State Extension. Garrett Ziegler, Community Food Systems and Sustainable Tourism Educator at MSU Extension shared some of the results with Taste the Local Difference.

So what did we learn? Ziegler states, “CSA Farms are as unique as ever in Michigan. CSA farmers are young, predominantly women, and well educated with most having 4 years or more college education with only 30% having degrees related to agriculture.”

Michigan CSA Farms facts

Michigan CSA family farms

have been around from

1 to 187 years, the average working

farm’s lifespan is

15.3 years 67%

of Michigan CSA Farms are new farmers (operating 10 years or less)

The average CSA farm size is

59 acres

with 56% of farms producing on 20 acres (or less ) each year These are considered small farms

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Highlights from MIFFS Report FARM TO FOOD PANTRY

Access of West Michigan has been operating a Farm to Food Pantry Program for four years available at five sites in low-income neighborhoods in Kent County. The vision for the Farm to Panty program is simple; it aims to address food insecurity, the state of being without reliable access to sufficient and high quality affordable, nutritious food, by increasing access to locally grown fruits and vegetables by investing in local farmers and partnering with food pantry resource centers.

FARM TO WORKSITE

Taste the Local Difference (TLD) cultivates the relationship between CSA farms and workplaces introducing a new employee wellness program. The CSA farm shares are delivered directly to the worksite and all participating employers offer payroll deduction for employees reducing the financial burden. Tricia Phelps, TLD CEO states, “We have the potential to use the CSA model as a tangible way for employers to enhance employee health, while opening new markets for our farmers.”

SUBSIDIZED CSA MODEL WITH AN URBAN FARM IN DETROIT Oakland Ave Urban Farm (OAUF) operates a CSA model that offers families who also receive food assistance a weekly box of produce for 20 weeks. This fully subsidized CSA is a partnership with the Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) with funding provided through MEC as a grant from the Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan coalition.

Changing the way families who receive food assistance get their food is a big challenge, moving them from a standard delivery of processed and canned foods to a box of produce directly from the urban farm takes time to manage but has been both valuable and effective.

Farmers are ready to grow the pie of local eaters.

Ziegler shares, “Farmers understand they are working in a very competitive marketplace and are aware that ‘early CSA adopters’ in their regions are engaged and will continue to obtain their food directly from them.” This means that the current market may be close to saturation. So how do we move the needle and open up more opportunities for all community members to explore produce direct from local farms?

Lauren Marquardt, Director of Development and Services at MIFFS, shares insights into these novel approaches. She states, “A challenge that MIFFS continues to think about is how to increase access to affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables without harming the business of limited resource producers who are farming and living within those same at risk communities.”

MIFFS produced the report, “How Can Community Supported Agriculture Improve Wellness? An Exploration of Physical, Social, and Economic Health,” with support from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and members of the Michigan CSA Working Group.

Paula Martin, MS, RDN, LDN is the Community Health Coordinator for Taste the Local Difference and on staff at the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities as one of their food and farming policy specialists linking the dots between farms, food & health.

Here’s a link to the MIFFS CSA Report: bit.ly/miffscsareport

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BEAR CREEK ORGANIC FARM

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BLACKBIRD GARDENS

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BLISS GARDENS FARM AND COMMUNITY KITCHEN

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BLISS VALLEY FARM

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MANCELONA FARMERS MARKET

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MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY

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OLD HICKORY BEEFALO FARM OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET OPEN SKY ORGANIC FARM

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BLUESTEM FARM

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CHARLEVOIX FARMERS MARKET

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PARSONS FARM

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COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET

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PROVIDENCE ORGANIC FARM & MARKET

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DARNIT CHAR'S ICELANDIC WOOL-N-SHEEP FARM

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DUERKSEN TURKEY FARM

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BEE WELL MEAD & CIDER

MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY

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SHORT'S BREWING

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COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET

RODGER'S GRASS FED BEEF

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FRISKE ORCHARDS FARM MARKET

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ROYAL FARMS

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GRAIN TRAIN CO-OP - BOYNE CITY

ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET

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SHETLER FAMILY DAIRY

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FARM TO DOOR MARKET

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SPIRIT OF WALLOON

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FARMER WHITE'S

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UNDERTOE FARM

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FLYNN ORCHARDS

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WILD BLUE YONDER FARM

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FRISKE ORCHARDS FARM MARKET

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ZIIBIMIJWANG FARM

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FROG HOLLOW FARM

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INTERWATER FARMS

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JOHNECHECK SWEET CORN FARM

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KALKASKA FARMERS MARKET

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KEI-JU FARM

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KING ORCHARDS - CENTRAL LAKE

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PLATH'S MEATS - PETOSKEY

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TOSKI SANDS MARKET & WINE SHOP

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 56

CHERRY REPUBLIC STORE CHARLEVOIX

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CROOKED TREE BREADWORKS

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CURREY FARMS PURE MAPLE SYRUP

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HARWOOD GOLD MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTS & CAFE

CITY PARK GRILL JULIENNE TOMATOES PALETTE BISTRO ROAST & TOAST COFFEE AND CAFE

FOOD TRUCK HAPPY'S TACO SHOP

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EMMET, CHARLEVOIX, ANTRIM & KALKASKA COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS BEAR CREEK ORGANIC FARM

 231-487-2791  bearcreekorganicfarm.com  4012 Atkins Road, Petoskey

BIG MEDICINE RANCH

FARM TO DOOR MARKET

 231-886-0416  farmtodoormarket.com  3728 Mancelona Road, Mancelona

FARMER WHITE'S

LAKESIDE FARM

 231-675-6400  lakesidefarmboyne.com  06255 Zenith Heights Road, Boyne City

LEE FAMILY FARM

 231-463-8836  bigmedicinecoffee.com  7610 Farrell Road, Ellsworth

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

 231-342-2385  7357 Satterly Lake Road, Mancelona

BLACKBIRD GARDENS

FLYNN ORCHARDS

 231-539-8203  localeatsdelivery.com  650 Milton Road, Pellston

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

 231-886-0416  flynnorchards.com  3728 Mancelona Road, Mancelona

BLISS GARDENS FARM AND COMMUNITY KITCHEN

FRISKE ORCHARDS FARM MARKET

 231-838-3859  Blissgardens.wordpress.com  5322 Hill Road, Cross Village

BLISS VALLEY FARM

 231-537-0000  700 E Sturgeon Bay Trail, Levering

BLUESTEM FARM

 231-459-8968  bluestemfarm.net  4218 M 32, East Jordan

CHARLEVOIX FARMERS MARKET

 231-547-3253  charlevoixmi.gov/338/Farmers-Market  408 Bridge Street, Charlevoix

COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET

 231-347-4056  coveyouscenicfarm.com  4160 US 131 South, Petoskey

DARNIT CHAR'S ICELANDIC WOOL-N-SHEEP FARM

 231-886-0989  darnitchars.com  2421 Tyler Road, Kalkaska

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

FROG HOLLOW FARM

 305-915-9158  froghollow.farm  2750 N M 75, Boyne City

LOCAL EATS DELIVERY

MANCELONA FARMERS MARKET

 231-886-0416  25 William Street, Mancelona

MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY

 231-487-9058  mmsyrup.com  4454 Atkins Road, Petoskey

OLD HICKORY BEEFALO FARM

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RODGER'S GRASS FED BEEF

 231-633-0664  buylocalbeef.blogspot.com  9240 Cemetery Road, Alden

ROYAL FARMS

 231-599-3222  RoyalFarmsInc.com  10445 US 31, Ellsworth

JOHNECHECK SWEET CORN FARM  231-582-7947  TenderSweetCorn.com  06902 Camp Daggett Road, Boyne City

OLD TOWN EMMET FARM MARKET

 231-258-8216  shetlermilk.com  5436 Tyler Road SE, Kalkaska

OPEN SKY ORGANIC FARM

 231-388-3737  spiritofwalloon.com  06255 Zenith Heights Road, Boyne City

PARSONS FARM

 231-676-4813  undertoefarm.com  13407 Winters Road, Kewadin

KALKASKA FARMERS' MARKET

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

KEI-JU FARM

 231-838-6057  4128 Hiawatha Trail, Petoskey

 231-347-3769  oldtownemmetfarmmarket.com  900 Emmet Street, Petoskey

 231-675-5452  openskyorganicfarm.com  5200 Zmikly Road, Pellston

SHETLER FAMILY DAIRY

SPIRIT OF WALLOON

UNDERTOE FARM

WILD BLUE YONDER FARM

KING ORCHARDS

 231-676-8593  3515 Shumaker Road, Bellaire

ZIIBIMIJWANG FARM Read about the legacy of Parson’s Farm on page 27 and join us for farm tours every weekend May-October.

Enjoy the fun all summer long with U-Pick Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Apricots and Apples. Offering a wide range of fruit and vegetables, fresh baked goods and cherry products.  877-937-5464  kingorchards.com  4620 N M-88, Central Lake  986 US-31, Kewadin

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 231-599-2020  providenceorganicfarm.com  5691 North M 88, Central Lake

 989-390-4574  michigan-beefalo.com/Jackson.html  10598 Fletcher Road SE, Fife Lake

DUERKSEN TURKEY FARM

ELK RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET

We offer 200 varieties of certified organic produce through our on-farm market, CSA shares, retail co-ops and community farmers markets. Living soil, thriving plants, healthy people!

INTERWATER FARMS

 231-264-8291  10877 US 31, Williamsburg

 231-587-8267  duerksenturkeyfarm.com  7214 M 66 Highway, Mancelona

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

PROVIDENCE ORGANIC FARM & MARKET

 231-547-2038  harwoodgold.com  61 Parsons Road, Charlevoix Ziibimijwang Farm is committed to improving the welfare of the Odawa community through sustainable agriculture and indigenous food systems!  231-881-3040  5055 E Gill Road, Carp Lake

E M M E T, C H A R L E V O I X , A N T R I M & K A L K A S K A C O U N T I E S

RESTAURANTS & BARS CAFE SANTE

 231-582-8800  1 Water Street, Boyne City

MEAD

RETAIL STORES

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

BEE WELL MEAD & CIDER

FRISKE ORCHARDS FARM MARKET

CHERRY REPUBLIC STORE - CHARLEVOIX

 231-350-7174  beewellmeadery.com  116 N Bridge Street, Bellaire

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

CITY PARK GRILL

 231-347-0101  cityparkgrill.com  432 E Lake Street, Petoskey

GRAIN TRAIN CO-OP BOYNE CITY

WINERY

JULIENNE TOMATOES

 231-439-9250  juliennetomatoes.com  421 Howard Street, Petoskey

MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH & WINERY

 231-487-9058  mmsyrup.com  4454 Atkins Road, Petoskey

ROAST & TOAST COFFEE AND CAFE

 231-459-4522  graintrain.coop  104 S Park Street, Boyne City

GRAIN TRAIN CO-OP PETOSKEY

CURREY FARMS PURE MAPLE SYRUP

OLESON'S FOOD STORE - CHARLEVOIX

BREWERY

 231-547-6548  olesonsfoods.com  112 Antrim Steet, Charlevoix

SHORT'S BREWING

OLESON'S FOOD STORE - PETOSKEY

 231-498-2300  shortsbrewing.com  121 N Bridge Street, Bellaire

 231-347-7767  roastandtoast.com  309 E Lake Street, Petoskey

CROOKED TREE BREADWORKS

 888-591-8688 or 231-347-9574  breadworks.com  2264 M 119, Petoskey

 231-347-2381  graintrain.coop  220 E Mitchell Street, Petoskey

PALETTE BISTRO

 231-348-3321  palettebistro.com  321 Bay Street, Petoskey

 231-437-3600  221 Bridge Strett, Charlevoix

Family, Tradition & Quality are the words that inspire us to provide our customers with award winning-maple syrup!

 231-439-9911  olesonsfoods.com  2000 N US 31, Petoskey

 517-304-8193  curreyfarms.com  5358 Barnard Road, Charlevoix

PLATH'S MEATS PETOSKEY

FOOD TRUCK

RETAIL STORES

HAPPY'S TACO SHOP

COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET

 231-330-9408  happystacoshop.com  The Back Lot, Petoskey

HARWOOD GOLD MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTS & CAFE

 231-348-8100  plathsmeats.com  2200 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey

 231-373-3044  harwoodgold.com  230 Bridge Street, Charlevoix

TOSKI SANDS MARKET & WINE SHOP

HERBAL LODGE: INDIGENOUS NATURAL REMEDIES

 231-347-1571  toskisandsmarket.com  2294 M-119, Petoskey

 231-347-4056  coveyouscenicfarm.com  4160 US 131 South, Petoskey

 231-622-9063  herballodge.com  PO Box 62, Petoskey

MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Alden Farmers Market Alden

Altonen Orchards Elk Rapids

Ardencaple Farm – Highland Hops Levering

Bargy Farms Kewadin

Beaver Island Gardens Beaver Island

Bellaire Blooms Bellaire

Belleau's Stony Acres Petoskey

Best Farm Ellsworth

Biehl's Circle B Turkey Ranch Mancelona

Bill's Farm Market Petoskey

Birgy's Farm Fife Lake

Bliss Farmers Market Levering

Bolt's Farm Charlevoix

Boyne City Farmers Market Boyne City

Buckwheat's Market Garden Central Lake

Central Lake Farmers Market Central Lake

Circle Herb Farm East Jordan

Cole Farm Mancelona

Coleman Centennial Farm Kewadin

Conant's Maplehurst Farms Central Lake

Country Apple Farm Market Petoskey

Cradle Knoll Farm Levering

CTAC Artisans & Farmers Market Petoskey

Daybreak Dreamfarm

Fiddlehead Farm

Maple Crest Farm

Golden Hop Farm

Maple River Farm

Harbor Springs Farmers Market Howling Moon Farm

Nad's Nursery

Plum Valley Farm

Nev'r Done Farm

Porcupine Hollow Farm

Pellston

Charlevoix

Harbor Springs

Fife Lake

John Cross Fisheries Charlevoix

Kalchik Farm Bellaire

East Jordan

Kastanu Farm

East Jordan Farmers Market

Pellston Farmers Market

Scheel Family Farm & Flour Mill

Pellston

Pine Ridge Farm

Matchett Sheep Farm

Strawberry Fields Farm Market

Pitchfork Farms

Alden

Charlevoix Fife Lake Kalkaska

North Wind Gardens

Harbor Springs

Northwind Farms

Pellston

Kalkaska Petoskey Alden

Central Lake

Raven's Roost Farm Bellaire

Kewadin

Resort Gardens

Kitchen Farms

Rocky Top Farms

East Jordan

Elmira

Old Glory Heritage Farm

Ellsworth Farmers Market

Lavender Hill Farms

Peaceful Valley Farm

Ellsworth

Kewadin

Boyne City

Alden

Petoskey

Petoskey

Kalkaska

SunRazed Farm Fife Lake

Two Acre Farm Harbor Springs

Vanloozen Family Farm Levering

Vermeersch Farms Central Lake

Petoskey

Ellsworth

Russ-Stick Acres Mancelona

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CCEELLEEBBRRATING 45 YEEAARRSS ATING 45 Y Fresh • Local • Organic • Gourmet

Market & Deli

Great Food Starts With Great Ingredients From Great Sources

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Market & Deli

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The Most Organic & Local Produce in The U.P. !

Local & Organic Produce / Full-Service Deli / Meat & Seafood Specialty Cheese / Beer & Wine / Natural Health & Body Care Open Daily 8am–9pm • 502 W Washington St Marquette, MI Everyone welcome! • 906.225.0671 • www.marquettefood.coop

CSA Farms Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms provide subscriptions to food raised on their farm.

NW LOWER PENINSUL A 3rd Day Farm and Farmers Market

NE LOWER PENINSUL A

 9 BEAN ROWS FARMSTEAD & CSA

 HARVEST THYME FARM & VINEYARDS

 BARDENHAGEN BERRIES/ HOMESTEAD HILL CSA

 THE ROSE GARDEN OF GREENS

 PRESQUE ISLE FARM

Birch Point Farm  BLUESTEM FARM P Cabbage Lane Farm Clean Plate Farm  COVEYOU SCENIC FARM MARKET

UPPER PENINSUL A Dukes Farm  ECHOLIGHT HOBBY FARM

Cradle Knoll Farm

Full Plate Farm

Dollar Lake Farm

Hinkson Homegrown– Sustainable Family Farm

 FLYNN ORCHARDS  GALLAGHER CENTENNIAL FARM Gallagher Greens  HALLSTEDT HOMESTEAD Holmestead Farm  LEELANAU SPECIALTY CUT FLOWERS  LOMA FARM Lost Lake Farm Maple Acres Farm  MAY FARM Meadowlark Farm O'K CSA Cooperative Peaceful Valley Farm

Little Parsley Farm  METSÄ HILL FARM  MIGHTY SOIL FARM North Harvest CSA Farm Osma Acres Farm CSA Peaceful Acres Farm Reh-Morr Farm Sacred Acres  SEEDS AND SPORES FAMILY FARM  SKI COUNTRY FARM  SWEET GRASS FARM Taiga Farm and Vineyards

Peak Season CSA  PROVIDENCE ORGANIC FARM River Valley Farms & Meats  SECOND SPRING FARM Spring Hollow Farm  THE LIVELY FARM  UNDERTOE FARM

U.P.

Find a CSA that offers yearround shares localdifference.org/findlocalfood

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 ALICE'S IRIS FARM

 BEE WISE FARMS

 CHESSFROG FARMS

 DP EQUINE MANURE COMPOSTING

 ARDENCAPLE FARM HIGHLAND HOPS

 BREAK O' DAY FARM

 GRIMA FAMILY FARMS

 HAPPY DAY FARM

 BROWN ACRES

 COUNTRY MILL FARMS

 HAPPY LITTLE GREENS FARM

Sault Ste. Marie / Marines

Bark River / Air Force

 NORTHERN LIGHTS FARM

Stephenson / Army

 OSMA ACRES FARM CSA Houghton / Navy

 TAIGA FARM AND VINEYARDS Ironwood / Army

NE MICHIGAN  BIXEL FAMILY FARM Herron / Air Force

 GRACE ACRES Alpena / Navy

 K&O FARMS Vanderbilt

 NEW SUN FARM

Rogers City / Marines

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Mancelona / Air Force

Levering / Navy Marion / Army

 GREY HARE INN VINEYARD BED & BREAKFAST Traverse City

 HOLMESTEAD FARM Traverse City / Army

 LAMAN FARM Honor

 LEE FAMILY FARM Mancelona

 PINE ROW FARM Rothbury / Army

 WILD BLUE YONDER FARM Bellaire / Air Force

Lansing / Army

Webberville / Army

Charlotte / Marines

 HILLCREST FARMS Eaton Rapids / Army

 REEVES BLUEBERRY FARM Ithaca / Air Force

Genesee / Marines Gregory

Genesee / Navy

 HUFFMAN'S HOMESTEAD

Swartz Creek / Marines

 LAETUS PULLUS FARM Perry / Army

 LARRY'S CAPSAICIN SENSATIONS Wayne / Navy

 MCCALLUM'S ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL St. Clair / Navy

 NEW EARTH MICRO FARM

Tuscola / Air Force

 PEACEFUL MEADOWS FARM Genesee / Air Force

 YOUNGBLOOD VINEYARD Ray / Marines

As the program grows, more schools are looking to apply.

To ensure your school has a competitive application, consider the following tips: 1. Learn About the Program and Determine Your Eligibility. Does your school participate in the National School Lunch Program? Are you located in prosperity region 2, 4, 6, 8, or 9? Yes to both questions means you are eligible to apply. Look for news this summer to see if the program has expanded to an even larger geographic region. Brush up on program specifics at tencentsmichigan.org.

2. Gather Information to Support Your Application. Applications are typically due in August, so start collecting information now.

List out how you will source, prepare, and menu Michigan produce for your school meals.

Consider the techniques and equipment you will use.

3. Plan Your Marketing and Outreach.

Brainstorm ideas for how you can market and promote Michigan grown products in your school. Consider the types of educational activities you could carry out to increase student knowledge and consumption of Michigan grown produce and legumes. Who could help you? Can you track or evaluate any of these activities?

4. Refine Your Ask. Whatever funding you apply for, remember you will have to match it. Start small—you don’t have to apply for full funding.

5. Reach Out, Stay Connected, Get Involved.

Have questions? Need support? Visit the program’s “Tools for Schools” page (tencentsmichigan.org/toolsforschools), reach out to the 10 Cents a Meal team, and join the 10 Cents a Meal Network (tencentsmichigan.org/join). Share 10 Cents Resources with your community and encourage them to sign on in support (tencentsmichigan.org/supporters) and contact their state legislators.

Cultivating Strong Children and Communities KELLY WILSON

Director of Community Partners

Healthy food for kids? Check!

New markets for farmers? Check!

Increased flexibility for schools? Check!

The 10 Cents A Meal For School Kids & Farms pilot program provides all this and more across Michigan. By matching up to 10 cents per school meal, Michigan’s K-12 education budget funds this pilot program for purchasing Michigan grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Participating schools offer greater diversity in their fruit and vegetable choices (i.e. purple cauliflower, colored carrots, fresh berries), engage students in taste tests and other educational activities, reduce their food waste, and build relationships with area farmers. Students at these schools consume more fresh fruits and vegetables and farmers in these communities connect to new, stable markets. The program has deep impacts, bipartisan support and is a win for school kids, schools, farmers and our local communities.

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4-H CLUB + COOKING NEED HIGH RES PHOTOS

Local leaders ALEX PALZEWICZ

Upper Peninsula Michigan Local Food Coordinator

“I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to better service and my health to better living; for my club, my community, my country and my world.”

The 4-H pledge boasts a clear messages with a contagious rhythm. 4-H is a national youth development organization with programs ranging from animal sciences to engineering to textile arts.

Over 200,000 kids in Michigan are involved with a 4-H program in their area, organized by Michigan State University Extension.

As a kid I studied cuts of meat, analyzed weight gain and hand delivered letters to potential buyers as a part of 4-H livestock projects. I didn’t realize it then, but in those experiences, I gained my passion and love for local food and the community surrounding it.

That was years ago, and as I’ve returned to my Upper Peninsula roots, I find there are some amazing new 4-H programs connecting local food to youth.

For example, Liz Wiener, MSU 4-H Program Coordinator for Alger County, helped coordinate the creation of Spice Up Your Life 4-H Club, which focuses on teaching kids how to cook tasty and healthy meals for their families. “Now more than ever kids seem to want to know where their food is coming from and what’s going into what they’re eating,” says Wiener. Spreading this knowledge can only lead to larger understanding throughout the region, Wiener adds.

Likewise, the World Food Prize Michigan Youth, an innovative collaboration between MSU 4-H and the World Food Prize Foundation, brings together youth to discuss local food and grand global challenges.

In 2018, over thirty teens from Superior Central High School in the Central Upper Peninsula, participated by writing a short research paper focused on one of twenty key factors that affects food security in a developing country of their choice. Not only does this put food related issues in front of our youth but allows them an opportunity to expand their own cultural understanding in relation to, as well as beyond food. Brian Wibby, the MSU Extension 4-H Educator in Marquette comments, “the young people I work with have a keen interest in helping people (in their community) to understand where food comes from. The U.P. is isolated from (conventional) food systems and youth understand and value their role and responsibility.”

Clearly, the numerous programs and opportunities for youth in 4-H truly represent the multitude of careers and opportunities surrounding food systems. 4-H is where young people can make a lifelong connection with food in their community and the world. In my TLD Role, I now find myself working with those whom I once shared a show ring with, as well as so many other local food entrepreneurs for my community, my Upper Peninsula region, my country and my world.

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Mackinac Island

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Restaurants & Bars Breweries, Distilleries, Specialty Producers

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Retail Stores

FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS 1

BAY MILLS/BRIMLEY FARMERS MARKET

RED 8 GALLOWAY'S CLAY RANCH

2

BAYSIDE FARMER'S MARKET

9

3

BEE WISE FARMS NORTH

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COLLINS FARM

11 FARMERS MARKET

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DE TOUR VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

12 SKI COUNTRY FARM

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DUTCHER FARM FARENDY FARMS

LES CHENEAUX FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET MACKINAC GRASS FED BEEF SAULT STE. MARIE

13 SWEET GRASS FARMS 14 SWEETEN FARMS

RESTAURANTS & BARS

N BREWERY & DISTILLERY

15 1852 GRILL ROOM

24

TAHQUAMENON FALLS BREWERY & PUB

16 BISTRO ON THE GREENS

25

LES CHENEAUX DISTILLERS

AT MISSION 17 CHIANTI POINT RESORT

18 CUP OF THE DAY 19

HOTEL IROQUOIS ON THE BEACH

20 ICE HOUSE BBQ & BAR

RETAIL STORES 26

APPLECORE GENERAL STORE

27

DOUD'S MARKET

28

THE NARLEY WHALE FISH MARKET

KARL'S CUISINE,

21 WINERY & BREWERY 22 NORTH OF CHICAGO PIZZA ROUND ISLAND

23 BAR & GRILL

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 29

LES CHENEAUX COFFEE ROASTERS

30

SUPERIOR COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY

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EASTERN U.P. FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS BAY MILLS/BRIMLEY FARMERS MARKET

 906-248-8314  11386 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley

BAYSIDE FARMER'S MARKET

LES CHENEAUX FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

 90-322-7501  3206 W Cedar Road, Hessel

MACKINAC GRASS FED BEEF

 906-643-6950  stignace.com  13 S State Street, St Ignace

 906-298-1246  mackinacgrassfedbeef.com  n1026 Martin Lake Road, St Ignace

BEE WISE FARMS NORTH

SAULT STE. MARIE FARMERS MARKET

 517-492-7474  beewisefarms.com  M-28, Newberry

 906-630-7414  201 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie

COLLINS FARM

SKI COUNTRY FARM

 906-647-2011  lswoolen.com  1628 W Townline Rd, Pickford

 906-630-7414  skicountryfarm.com  2281 W 7 Mile Road, Sault Ste. Marie

DE TOUR VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

SWEET GRASS FARMS

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

DUTCHER FARM

 906-297-2120  25525 S Angora Road, Goetzville

FARENDY FARMS

 989-429-9914  8744 E Olson Road, Sault Ste. Marie

GALLOWAY'S RED CLAY RANCH

 906-322-7501  5696 W Townline Road, Pickford

 906-647-1110  2042 East Bishop Road, Pickford

SWEETEN FARMS

 765-346-8183  sweetenhayfarm.com  12248 S Bound Road, Dafter

FIND THESE PARTNERS ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

RESTAURANTS & BARS

BREWERY

1852 GRILL ROOM

TAHQUAMENON FALLS BREWERY & PUB

 906-847-3347  1852GrillRoom.com  6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island

BISTRO ON THE GREENS

 906-847-3000  missionpoint.com/restaurants  One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island

CUP OF THE DAY

 906-635-7272  cupoftheday.com  406 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie

CHIANTI AT MISSION POINT RESORT

 906-847-3000  missionpoint.com/restaurants  One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island

HOTEL IROQUOIS ON THE BEACH

 906-847-3321  iroquoishotel.com  The Carriage House Restaurant, 7485 Main St, Mackinac Island

ICE HOUSE BBQ & BAR

 906-847-3347  icehousemackinac.com  6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island

KARL'S CUISINE, WINERY & BREWERY

 906-492-3300  tahquamenonfallsbrewery.com  Barrett Camp 33 Inc, Newberry

DISTILLERY LES CHENEAUX DISTILLERY, BREWERY & RESTAURANT

 906-484-1213  lescheneauxdistillers.com  172 S Meridian Street, Cedarville

RETAIL STORES APPLECORE GENERAL STORE

 906-484-7080  applecoregeneralstore.com  708 W M-134, Cedarville

DOUD'S MARKET

 906-847-3444  doudsmarket.com  7200 Main Street, Mackinac Island

THE NARLEY WHALE FISH MARKET

 906-484-3474  narleywhale.com  54 W M 134, Cedarville

 906-253-1900  karlscuisine.com  447 W Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

NORTH OF CHICAGO PIZZA

LES CHENEAUX COFFEE ROASTERS

 906-635-1112  northofchicagopizza.com  1000 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie

ROUND ISLAND BAR & GRILL

 906-847-3000  missionpoint.com/restaurants  One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island

 616-212-7534  lescheneauxcoffeeroasterScom  1420 S Dumler Lane, Cedarville

SUPERIOR COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY

 906-203-7804  superiorcoffeeroasting.com  2611 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie

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The U.P. FOOD EXCHANGE (UPFE, The Exchange) is the

Upper Peninsula’s region-wide organization that connects the various food system work being done in communities, all across its vast and diverse landscape. Partners include the Marquette Food Co-op, Western UP Planning and Development Region, Taste the Local Difference, MSU Extension and many more. UPFE serves as a resource portal for farmers, businesses and individuals looking to connect with and actively participate in their local food systems. The Exchange coordinates local food transactions through an online marketplace that links U.P. farmers with institutions and businesses. Additionally, UPFE offers assistance with farm to school programs, community food policies, and other education efforts.

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BSB FARM

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CASE COUNTRY FARM

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DEBACKER FAMILY DAIRY DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE FARMERS MARKET

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ECHOLIGHT FARM

6

ELMCREST ACRES

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ESCANABA FARMER'S MARKET

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EVER YIELDING ACRES

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GLADSTONE FARMERS MARKET

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GRAND MARAIS FISHERIES FARM

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H58'KERS FARMSTEAD

BREWERIES 16

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY UPPER PENINSULA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER

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MIGHTY SOIL FARM

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MILL CREEK FARM

14

NEGAUNEE FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET

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NORTHERN LIGHTS FARM

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PARTRIDGE CREEK FARM

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PILOT'S PASTURES

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ROCK RIVER FARM

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RONDEAU'S RUFF ACRES

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SEEDS AND SPORES FAMILY FARM

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HANNAHVILLE FARMERS MARKET

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SLAGLE'S FAMILY FARM

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HAPPY DAY FARM

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STARZ ORCHARD

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HAPPY HOPPERS ORGANIC RABBITS

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SUNNY G ORCHARD

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SUPERIOR ANGUS

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TICKLER FARM AND FOREST PRODUCTS

30

VIRGIN EARTH FARM

15

M&M FARMERS MARKET

RESTAURANTS & BARS

34

CAFÉ BODEGA

THE DELFT BISTRO

DIGS GASTROPUB

THE MARQ RESTAURANT

DONCKERS

THE PRESERVE MQT

FALLING ROCK CAFE & BOOKSTORE

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THE SERVING SPOON

HARLEY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

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TOWNER'S PASTRY AND CHOCOLATE SHOPPE

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ORGANIC GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE

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RARE EARTH GOODS STEINHAUS

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SUPERIOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

47

BARREL + BEAM ORE DOCK BREWING COMPANY

WINERIES 49

LEIGH'S GARDEN WINERY

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NORTHERN SUN WINERY

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS DEAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS

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DOOR COUNTY WHITEFISH, RULEAU BROS.

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MAMA'S BOOCH KOMBUCHA BREWING CO.

54

RED'Z BULGOGI BBQ & MARINADE SUPERIOR CULTURE

56

UP NORTH ROAST

RETAIL STORES 57

GRAND MARAIS FOOD CO-OP

58

GRAND MARAIS FISHERIES FARM & MERCANTILE MARQUETTE FOOD CO-OP

ZEPHYR WINEBAR + CAFÉ

FOOD TRUCK SMELTED

CITY KEY

Downtown Marquette

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CENTRAL U.P. FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS BSB FARM

 906-942-7530  467 Beckman Road, Skandia

CASE COUNTRY FARM

 906-361-2700  casecountryfarm.com  N5298 Samuelson Road, Chatham

DEBACKER FAMILY DAIRY

 906-753-6455  debackerfamilydairy.com  N9145 Badish Road, Daggett

DOWNTOWN MARQUETTE FARMERS MARKET

GLADSTONE FARMERS MARKET

 906-428-4586  gladstonemi.org  911 Delta Ave, Gladstone

GRAND MARAIS FISHERIES FARM

 906-494-2010  22595 County Road H-58, Grand Marais

H58'KERS FARMSTEAD

 906-387-5070  openwingspottery.com  E9795 County Road H58, Munising

HANNAHVILLE FARMERS MARKET

 906-362-3276  mqtfarmersmarket.com  112 S Third Street, Marquette

 906-723-2530  N15019 B-1 Road, Wilson

ECHOLIGHT FARM

HAPPY DAY FARM

 906-420-3060  echolightfarm.weebly.com  7819 30th Road, Rapid River

ELMCREST ACRES

 906-424-0688  elmcrestacres.com  W2244 Number 29 Road, Daggett

ESCANABA FARMER'S MARKET

 906-789-8696  escanabadda.org  9th Street and 1st Ave North, Escanaba

 906-420-4331  happyday.farm  1170 17th Road, Bark River

HAPPY HOPPERS ORGANIC RABBITS

 906-362-3641  Zorza Drive, Negaunee

M&M FARMERS MARKET

 906-639-3377 or 715-923-0630  M&M Plaza: 1301 8th Ave, Menominee

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY UPPER PENINSULA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER

 906-439-5058  canr.msu.edu/uprc  South Farm: E3774 University Dr, Chatham  North Farm: N5431 Rock River Rd, Chatham

EVER YIELDING ACRES

SEEDS AND SPORES FAMILY FARM

MIGHTY SOIL FARM

 906-458-8616  seedsandspores.com  724 Greenfield Road, Marquette

MILL CREEK FARM

 906-221-5937  slaglesfamilyfarm.com  N7705 Metropolitan Road, Felch

NEGAUNEE FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET

 906-290-3099  W5597 17.5 Lane, Wallace

 906-439-5770  mightysoilfarm.com  N5448 Rock River Road, Chatham

 906-723-2530  W3929 #32 Road, Carney

 906-869-4859  cityofnegaunee.com  Miner’s Park, Negaunee

NORTHERN LIGHTS FARM

 906-753-4273  northernlights-farm.com  N 9035 Gustafson Road M3, Stephenson

PARTRIDGE CREEK FARM

 906-373-7378  partridgecreekfarm.org  114 S Main Street, Ishpeming

PILOT'S PASTURES

 906-221-0308  W9402 Peterson Drive, Iron Mountain

ROCK RIVER FARM

 906-362-5016  9042 US 41 South, Skandia

RONDEAU'S RUFF ACRES

 906-644-2777  11812 W Spielmacher Road, Cooks

SLAGLE'S FAMILY FARM

STARZ ORCHARD

SUNNY G ORCHARD

 906-399-1650  N9512 Co. Road 354, Stephenson

SUPERIOR ANGUS

 906-235-5853  superiorangus.com  14787 US Hwy 41, Rapid River

TICKLER FARM AND FOREST PRODUCTS

 906-250-7167  W8317 Deacon Lane, Daggett

VIRGIN EARTH FARM

 906-458-6436  2480 Yukon Trail, Republic

 906-439-5233  rockriverfarms.com  N6302 Rock River Road, Chatham

RESTAURANTS & BARS BELGIUMTOWN BAR & RESTAURANT

 906-753-2752  W4346 Belgiumtown Road, Daggett

CAFÉ BODEGA

 906-226-7009  517 North Third Street, Marquette

DIGS GASTROPUB

 906-226-6399  digsmarquette.com  154 W Washington Street, Marquette

DONCKERS

 906-226-6110  donkersonline.com  137 W Washington Ave, Marquette

FALLING ROCK CAFE & BOOKSTORE

 906-387-3008  fallingrockcafe.com  104 E Munising Ave, Munising

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HARLEY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

 906-315-2154  ramadamarquette.com/bar--restaurant-7  412 W Washington Street, Marquette

ORGANIC GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE

 906-828-2221  organicgroundscoffeehouse.com  215 E Hughitt, Iron Mountain

THE DELFT BISTRO

 906-863-7770  821 1st Street, Menominee

THE MARQ RESTAURANT

TOWNER'S PASTRY AND CHOCOLATE SHOPPE

 906-273-2069  marqrestaurant.com  113 W Baraga Ave, Marquette

THE PRESERVE MQT

ZEPHYR WINEBAR + CAFÉ

RARE EARTH GOODS

STEINHAUS

SUPERIOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

 906-225-9230  wingsandbowling.com  3060 U.S. 41 West, Marquette

 906-372-4004  townerspastryshoppe.com  37 West M35, Gwinn

 906-273-0740  zephyrmqt.com  215 S Front Street, Marquette

 906-485-5650  rareearthgoods.net  200 E Division Street, Ishpeming

 906-273-1531  steinhausmqt.com  102 W Washington Suite 115, Marquette

THE SERVING SPOON

 thedelftbistro.com  139 W Washington Street, Marquette

Marquette's premier selection of local and worldly craft beers, paired with the only local kitchen open after midnight on the weekends. Come for food, stay for poetry, leave with beer.  906-273-2170  untappd.com  351 W Washington Street, Marquette

FOOD TRUCK

SMELTED  smelted.com  Marquette

C E N T R A L U . P.

BREWERIES

WINERIES

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

RETAIL STORES

BARREL + BEAM

LEIGH'S GARDEN WINERY

DEAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS

GRAND MARAIS FOOD CO-OP  906-494-2010  22595 County Rd H-58, Grand Marais

DOOR COUNTY WHITEFISH, RULEAU BROS.

GRAND MARAIS FISHERIES FARM & MERCANTILE  906-494-2010  22595 County Rd H-58, Grand Marais

 906-273-2559  barrelandbeam.com  260 Northwoods Road, Marquette

 906-553-7799  leighsgarden.com  904 Ludington Street, Escanaba

ORE DOCK BREWING COMPANY

 906-228-8888  ore-dock.com  114 W Spring Street, Marquette

NORTHERN SUN WINERY

 906-399-9212  northernsunwinery.com  983 10th Road, Bark River

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

 906-290-4871  hdoorcountywhitefish.com  521 South Drive, Stephenson

MAMA'S BOOCH KOMBUCHA BREWING CO.

 715-587-5257  N407 River Drive, Menominee

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MARQUETTE FOOD CO-OP  906-225-0671, x 723  marquettefood.coop  502 W Washington Street, Marquette

RED'Z BULGOGI BBQ & MARINADE

 906-475-6115 redzbulgogi.com  Palmer

SUPERIOR CULTURE

 248-977-8838  superiorculturemqt.com  717 N Third Street, Marquette

UP NORTH ROAST

 906-233-7310  upnorthroast.com  506 Ludington Street, Escanaba

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RESTAURANTS 5

CAFE ROSETTA

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MILLY'S HANCOCK

BREWERY 7

ALPHA MICHIGAN BREWING COMPANY

RETAIL STORES 9 10

KEWEENAW FOOD CO-OP LARRY'S MARKET

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 11

HERMAN HILLS SUGARBUSH

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MEAD 8

ALGOMAH ACRES HONEY FARM AND MEADERY

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WESTERN U.P. FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS

RESTAURANTS

MEAD

CAFE ROSETTA

ALGOMAH ACRES HONEY FARM AND MEADERY

DOWNTOWN HOUGHTON FARMER'S MARKET

 906-337-5500  caferosetta.com  102 5th Street, Calumet

ELSON’S 2 TRACKS VEGETABLE FARM

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

 906-482-1700  56 Huron Street, Houghton

 906-284-0661  130 Buck Lake Road, Crystal Falls

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

MOONSTONE FARM

 906-932-3621  N11236 Vanderhagen Road, Ironwood

HERMAN HILLS SUGARBUSH

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

 906-883-3894  algomahacreshoney.com  611 Plank Road, Greenland

VOLLWERTH'S

MILLY'S HANCOCK

 906-482-1550  vollwerth.com  200 Hancock Street, Hancock

RETAIL STORES KEWEENAW FOOD CO-OP

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

BREWERY

METSÄ HILL FARM

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

ALPHA MICHIGAN BREWING COMPANY

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LARRY'S MARKET

 920-358-9551  alphamibeer.com  303 East Center Street, Alpha

 906-353-6535  larrysmarket.grocerywebsite.com  204 U.S. 41, Baraga

MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Allan Acres

Sault Ste. Marie

Anthony Vineyards Bark River

Autumn's Golden Splendor Big Bay

Backwoods Natural Farm Hessel

Badger Creek Farm Marquette

Baraga County Farmer's Market (Baraga Location) Baraga

Baraga County Farmer's Market (L'Anse location) L'Anse

Bean Pole Farm Skandia

Beaver Grove Bison Marquette

Beaver Meadow Creek Farms Sault Ste. Marie

Besolda Farm Marquette

Blue Skies Cottage Garden Houghton

Blueberry Pier Menominee

Boersma Family Roots Calumet

Border County Berries

Chickadee Moon Farm

Frank Blissett's Farm

Lake Linden Farmers Market

Circle Back Farm

Full Plate Farm

Lauren Family Farm

Circle K Buffalo Ranch

Gagnon Farm

Chassell

Lake Linden

Rudyard

Cloverland Apiary and Farm Calumet

Cloverland Farm Marquette

Curtis Farmers Market Curtis

Danielson's Sugarbush Nisula

Daydream Farms Skandia

Depot Park Farmers and Artisans Market Ironwood

Dignity Farm Calumet

DP Equine Manure Composting Sault Ste. Marie

Drummond Farms Drummond Island

Dukes Farm Skandia

Engadine Farmers Market Engadine

Fiddle Knoll Farm Rumely

Folcik Farm

Sault Ste. Marie

Carney

Bricker Farm

Four Seasons Farm

Rapid River

Cedar Creek Farm Marquette

Rock

Sault Ste. Marie Skandia

Atlantic Mine

Gierke Blueberry Farm Chassell

Gordon's Produce Sault Ste. Marie

Grand Bee's L'Anse

Guindon Farms

Lake Linden

Gwinn

Little Parsley Farm Marquette

Logan Heritage Farm Goetzville

Love Farms/Love Meats Rudyard

Main Street Calumet Farmers Market

Munising Public School Hoop House

Radicle Gardens

Truckin' Acres

Newberry Farmers Market

Rapid River Farmers Market Rapid River

U.P. Pastured Farms

Newberry

Red Rock Farm

UP Sugar Shack

Niemela's Market Gardens

Reh-Morr Farm Eben Junction

Van Luven Farm

Pelkie

NMU Hoop House

Republic Farmers Market

VanDrese Farm

Munising

Marquette

North Harvest CSA Farm Calumet

Northern Michigan Honey

L'Anse

Lake Linden

Republic

RootDown River Farm Pickford

Iron Mountain

Bruce Crossing Germfask

Sault Ste. Marie Cornell

Wallis Family Farm Rudyard

Whitney Creek Farm

Rosedale

S&C Nelson Farms

Northern Sky Orchard

Sacred Acres

McMillan

Skandia

Wiaters Farm and Adventures

Manistique Farmers Market

Organic Heirloom Plants

School Farm

Willow Tree Farm

Smax Farm

Osma Acres Farm CSA

Daggett

Wind Dance Farm

Marenger's Potato Farm

Superior Fruit and Nut

Palatine Woods Farm

Swanzy Farm

Stephenson

Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market

Dafter

Winding Creek Farm Winter Sky Wool Company

Iron Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market

Michigan Maple Farms

Lake Linden

Cornell

Harvest Moon Farm Iron Mountain

Hiawatha Farms Engadine

Hinkson Homegrown– Sustainable Family Farm Manistique

Hyer Farm Skandia

Immerfrost Farm

Calumet

Makinen Farm Chassell

Manistique

Cornell

Menominee

Iron Mountain

Rudyard

Ironwood Township Farmers Market

Middleton Maple Farm

Ironwood

Ishpeming Farmers Market Ishpeming

Jasper's Sugar Bush Carney

Kitz Koop

Sault Ste. Marie

Cornell

Miller Family Farm Tapiola

Moore's Salad Greens Engadine

Munising Farmers and Artisans Market Munising

Hancock

Houghton

Pickford

Pancho's Wild Blueberries Peaceful Acres Farm Rudyard

Pellegrini Farm Escanaba

Pickford Farmers Market Pickford

Pirman Corner Farm Skandia

Powderhorn Farm Bessemer

Iron River

Pelkie

Gwinn

Taiga Farm and Vineyards Ironwood

Tassier Sugarbush Cedarville

Taylor Creek Farm Pickford

Tonella Farms Skandia

Treasa's Treasures

Ironwood

Skandia Brimley Dafter

Chatham

Negaunee

Wintergreen Farm Ontonagon

Wood'n Spoon Mohawk

Yooper Beef Bruce Crossing

Yooper Yaks

Sault Ste. Marie

Munising

Trenary Loam-Grown Trenary

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INDEX 1668 Winery......................................................33 1801farm...........................................................47 1852 Grill Room.................................................71 2 Lads Winery....................................................33 3rd Day Farm and Farmers Market.......46, 47, 65 45 North Vineyard & Winery..............................33 45th Parallel Hops....................................... 13, 14 4D Acre Farm............................................... 13, 15 51st State Brewing Company............................45 7 Crooked Onions Garden Farm, The........... 13, 14 9 Bean Rows Farmstead & CSA............ 39, 40, 65 9 Bean Rows Market and Deli.............. 39, 40, 41 A-1 Farms..........................................................26 Acoustic Tap Room............................................45 AJ's Berry Farm.....................................13, 14, 26 Alcona Brew Haus.................................13, 15, 45 Alcona Coffee Company.............................. 13, 15 Alcona FFA Chapter........................................... 15 Alcona Local Food Association.......................... 15 Alden Farmers Market.................................51, 63 Algomah Acres Honey Farm and Meadery......................................... 45, 76, 77 Alice's Iris Farm.................................................59 Allan Acres.........................................................77 Alpena Farmers Market.........................13, 14, 51 Alpers Berry Farm.......................................26, 41 Alpha Michigan Brewing Company....... 45, 76, 77 Altonen Orchards...............................................63 Amical..........................................................23, 24 Amoritas Vineyards............................................33 Anderson's Glen Arbor Market....................39, 41 Anthony Vineyards.............................................77 Apple Valley Orchards........................... 26, 46, 47 Applebee Farm............................................ 13, 14 Applecore General Store....................................71 ARA Farm Market..................................13, 14, 51 Aral Peak Farms................................................47 Ardencaple Farm - Highland Hops...............59, 63 Art in the Loft.........................................13, 15, 16 Art's Tavern.................................................39, 40 As You Wish Gourmet Eatery....................... 13, 14 Au Gres Downtown Farmer's Market..........15, 51 Audie's Restaurant & The Chippewa Room.. 13, 14 Aurora Cellars....................................................33 Ausable River Restaurant............................ 13, 14 Austin Brothers Beer Company.............13, 15, 45 Autumn's Golden Splendor................................77 B-4 Hereford Farm............................................15 Backwoods Natural Farm..................................77 Badger Creek Farm............................................77 Bakkers Acres.............................................39, 40 Baklava Shop, The....................................... 13, 15 Baraga County Farmer's Market.................51, 77 Bardenhagen Berries/ Homestead Hill CSA.............................. 39, 40, 65 Bardenhagen Farms....................................39, 40 Barefoot Gardens............................................... 15 Bargy Farms................................................26, 63 Barrel + Beam...................................... 45, 73, 75 Bay Mills/Brimley Farmers Market..............51, 71 Bayside Farmer's Market......................51, 64, 71 Bean Pole Farm.................................................77 Bear Creek Organic Farm............................61, 62 Bear Lake Farmers Market.......................... 47, 51 Beards Brewery.................................................45 Beaver Grove Bison...........................................77 Beaver Island Gardens.......................................63 Beaver Meadow Creek Farms............................77 Bee Well Mead & Cider..........................45, 61, 63 Bee Wise Farms...........................................59. 71 Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery.............................33 Belgiumtown Bar & Restaurant...................73, 74 Bellaire Blooms..................................................63 Belleau's Stony Acres........................................63 Benjamin Twiggs Cherry Goods...................23, 25 Bennethum's Northern Inn.......................... 13, 14 Benson Corners Farm & Greenhouse................47 Besolda Farm.....................................................77 Best Farm..........................................................63 Beulah Farmers Market............................... 47, 51 Biehl's Circle B Turkey Ranch............................63 Biere De Mac Brew Works.................................45 Big Belly Farm...................................................41 Big Cat Brewing Co............................................45 Big Medicine Ranch.....................................61, 62 Big Stone Bay Fishery............................13, 15, 16 BigLITTLE Tasting Room and Winery... 33, 39, 41 Bill's Farm Market.............................................63 Birch & Maple....................................... 43, 46, 47 Birch Point Farm..........................................41, 65 Birgy's Farm......................................................63 Bistro on the Greens..........................................71 Bixel Family Farm..................................13, 14, 59 Black Star Farms................23, 24, 29, 33, 39, 41 Blackbird Gardens.......................................61, 62 Blackrocks Brewery...........................................45 Bliss Farmers Market..................................51, 63 Bliss Gardens Farm & Community Kitchen...61, 62 Bliss Valley Farm.........................................61, 62 Blue Heron Cafe & Bakery...........................46, 47 Blue Patch Farms' Old Schoolhouse Farm Market......................................................25 Blue Skies Cottage Garden................................77 Blueberry Pier....................................................77 Bluestem Farm......................................61, 62, 65 Blustone Vineyards......................... 29, 33, 39, 41 Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery..............13, 15, 45 Boathouse Vineyards.........................................33 Boersma Family Roots CSA and Farm........ 65, 77 Bolt's Farm........................................................63 Bonobo Winery..................................................33 Bonz Beach Farms....................................... 13, 14 Border County Berries.......................................77 Boskydel Vineyards...........................................33

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Boss Mouse Cheese..........................................25 Bowers Harbor Vineyards..................................33 Boyne City Farmers Market.........................51, 63 Bratschi Orchards..............................................25 Break O' Day Farm.............................................59 Breeze Hill Greenhouse......................................41 Brengman Brothers at Crain Hill Vineyard.......................... 29, 33, 39, 41 Brewery Terra Firma..........................................45 Briar Hill Farm....................................................15 Bricker Farm......................................................77 Brickside Brewery.............................................45 Britt Family Pure Maple Syrup..................... 13, 14 Brittain Family Farm..........................................15 Broad Farms......................................................47 Brown Acres................................................ 47, 59 Brown's Orchard................................................47 Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards...................46, 47 Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery..........................33 BSB Farm....................................................73, 74 Buchan's Blueberry Hill........................ 23, 24, 26 Buckwheat's Market Garden.............................63 Bufka Brothers Farm.........................................41 Bulldog Berries..................................................26 Bunny Hop Ranch..............................................41 Burnt Marshmallow Brewing.............................45 Burritt's Fresh Markets...............................23, 25 Byelich Family Farm.......................................... 15 Cabbage Lane Farm............................. 39, 40, 65 Cabin Creek Coffee...................................... 13, 15 Cadillac Farmers Market............................. 47, 51 Café BODEGA..............................................73, 74 Cafe Rosetta..........................................57, 76, 77 Cafe Sante...................................................61, 63 Calvin Lutz Farms................................. 26, 46, 47 Case Country Farm......................................73, 74 Cedar Creek Farm..............................................77 Cedar Meadows Honey......................................15 Cedar Sol Hydro Farm........................................41 Cedarbrook Trout Farm............................... 13, 14 Central Lake Farmers Market......................51, 63 Champion Hill Farm.....................................46, 47 Chaney Farm and Market..................................25 Charlevoix Farmers Market...................51, 61, 62 Chateau Chantal................................... 23, 24, 33 Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard & Winery...........33 Chateau Fontaine..............................................33 Chateau Grand Traverse Winery........... 23, 24, 33 Chateau Lake Charlevoix...................................33 Cheboygan Brewing Company...........................45 Cheboygan Farmers Market..................13, 14, 51 Cherry Bend Farm Market.................................41 Cherry Center Farm Market...............................25 Cherry Connection/ Edmondson Orchards........................... 23, 24, 26 Cherry Lane Farms............................................41 Cherry Republic...... 18, 23, 25, 33, 39, 41, 61, 63 Chessfrog Farms...............................................59 Chianti at Mission Point Resort..........................71 Chickadee Moon Farm.......................................77 Ciccone Vineyard & Winery................................33 Circle Back Farm...............................................77 Circle Herb Farm................................................63 Circle K Buffalo Ranch.......................................77 City Park Grill...............................................61, 63 Clean Plate Farm.........................................41, 65 Cloverland Apiary and Farm..............................77 Cloverland Farm................................................77 Cognition Brewing Company.............................45 Cold Iron Brewing..............................................45 Cole Farm....................................................26, 63 Coleman Centennial Farm...........................26, 63 Collins Farm.......................................................71 Compass Mountain Farms.................................41 Conant's Maplehurst Farms..............................63 Cook Family Farm........................................ 13, 14 Cooks House......................................... 23, 24, 44 Coop Creations............................................ 13, 14 Cooper Family Spreads................................46, 47 Copper Kettle Distilling Co.....................13, 15, 45 Cottonwood Springs Farm.................................41 Country Apple Farm Market..............................63 Country Mill Farms............................................59 Court Yard Restaurant.........................................9 Court Yard Ristorante, The.......................... 13, 14 Coveyou Scenic Farm Market... 26, 61, 62, 63, 65 Cradle Knoll Farm................................. 26, 63, 65 Crane Berry Farm..............................................26 Crazy Lady Farm...............................................15 Cream Cup Dairy...............................................47 Crooked Tree Breadworks.....................56, 61, 63 Crooked Vine Vineyards & Winery.....................33 Cross Farms Saskatoons.............................26, 41 Crystal Lake Catering........................................43 CTAC Artisan & Farmers Market - Petoskey......51 CTAC Artisans & Farmers Market......................63 Cultured Ferments ......................................23, 25 Cup of the Day...................................................71 Cuppa Joe Cafe...........................................23, 24 Currey Farms Pure Maple Syrup..................61, 63 Curtis Farmers Market................................51, 77 Czaika's Blueberry Farm.............................15, 26 Danielson's Sugarbush......................................77 Darnit Char's Icelandic Wool-N-Sheep Farm....................................61, 62 Daybreak Dreamfarm........................................63 Daydream Farms...............................................77 De Tour Village Farmers Market..................51, 71 Dead Bear Brewing............................................45 Dead River Coffee Roasters.........................73, 75 DeBacker Family Dairy................................73, 74 Delaney’s Wood Fired Maple Syrup............. 13, 15 Delft Bistro, The...........................................73, 74 Delight of Life Farm...........................................41

DeMatio Farms.................................................. 15 Depot Park Farmers & Artisans Market.......51, 77 Dignity Farm......................................................77 DIGS Gastropub...........................................73, 74 Dollar Lake Farm.........................................25, 65 Donckers.....................................................73, 74 Door County Whitefish, Ruleau Bros. .........73, 75 Dorothy's Iris Garden...................................46, 47 Double L Farms..................................................47 Doud's Market...................................................71 Douglas Valley Winery.......................................33 Downtown Gaylord Farmer's Market........... 13, 14 Downtown Houghton Farmers Market...51, 76, 77 Downtown Marquette Farmers Market.51, 73, 74 DP Equine Manure Composting...................59, 77 Drummond Farms..............................................77 Duerksen Turkey Farm Inc...........................61, 62 Dukes Farm................................................ 65, 77 Dutcher Farm.....................................................71 Dutchman Tree Farms.......................................47 Earth Turtle Farm...............................................47 Earthen Ales......................................... 23, 24, 45 Earthwork Farm.................................................47 East Channel Brewing Company........................45 East Jordan Farmers Market.......................51, 63 Echo Bend..........................................................47 Echo Ridge Farm...............................................15 Echolight Farm.............................................73, 74 Echolight Hobby Farm........................................65 Ed's Maple Syrup......................................... 13, 15 Eden Acres.........................................................47 Edson Farms................................................23, 25 Elberta Farmers Market............................... 47, 51 Elk Rapids Farmers Market...................51, 61, 62 Ellsworth Farmers Market...........................51, 63 Elmcrest Acres.............................................73, 74 Elson's 2 Tracks...........................................76, 77 Empire Farmers Market........................ 39, 40, 51 End of the Road Winery.....................................33 End Road Farm..................................................47 Engadine Farmers Market...........................51, 77 Engle Ridge Farm..............................................25 Epicure Catering & Cherry Basket Farm......39, 41 Escanaba Farmers Market....................51, 73, 74 Estelle Farms.....................................................15 Ethanology.........................................................45 Ever Yielding Acres......................................73, 74 Evergreen Acres................................................ 15 Fairview Organic Maple Farm............................ 15 Fairway Natural Farms......................................15 Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore....................73, 75 Falls Creek Produce and Flowers................ 13, 14 Family Thyme Farm...........................................47 Fantail Farm LLC...............................................47 Farendy Farms...................................................71 Farm to Door Market...................................61, 62 Farm to Fork Alcona..........................................16 Farmer White's............................................61, 62 Farmer's Creamery, The.............................. 13, 15 Fiddle Knoll Farm...............................................77 Fiddlehead Farm................................................63 Field of Flowers Farm........................................41 Fife Lake Farmers Market.....................23. 24, 51 Filling Station Microbrewery, The......................45 Five Springs Farm..............................................47 Fleming Farm.....................................................15 Flock Ewe Farms......................................... 13, 14 Flour Garden, The........................................ 13, 15 Flynn Orchards......................................61, 62, 65 Foghorn Farms & Gardens.................................15 Folcik Farm........................................................77 Food For Thought................................. 23, 25, 52 Four Seasons Farm............................................77 Frank Blissett's Farm........................................77 Frankfort Farmers Market........................... 47, 51 Franklin, The................................................23, 24 French Valley Vineyard......................................33 Fresh Palate.......................................................16 Fresh Palate, The......................................... 13, 14 Friends Farm...............................................46, 47 Friske Farm Market...........................................56 Friske Orchards Farm Market............................26 Frog Hollow Farm........................................61, 62 Full Plate Farm............................................ 65, 77 Fun Architecture..................................................8 Funistrada....................................................39, 40 Fustini's Fresh Take...........................................42 Gagnon Farm.....................................................77 Gallagher Centennial Farm................... 23, 24, 65 Gallagher Greens.........................................41, 65 Gallagher’s Farm Market...................... 26, 39, 40 Gallaghers Farm Market and Bakery.................52 Galloway's Red Clay Ranch...............................71 Garden Bay Winery............................................33 Gaylord Farmers Market....................................51 Gernaat Dairy Farms..........................................47 Gierke Blueberry Farm.................................26, 77 Gitche Gumee Ciderworks.................................45 Gladstone Farmers Market....................51, 73, 74 Glen Arbor Farmers Market.................. 39, 40, 51 Golden Hop Farm...............................................63 Golden River Orchard.............................13, 14, 26 Good Harbor Grill.........................................39, 40 Good Harbor Vineyards......................................33 Gordon's Produce..............................................77 Grace Acres...........................................13, 14, 59 Grain Train Co-op........................................61, 63 Grand Bee's.......................................................77 Grand Marais Food Co-op ..........................73, 75 Grand Marais Fisheries Farm......................73, 74 Grand Marais Fisheries Farm & Mercantile..73, 75 Grand Traverse Distillery...................................45 Grayling Farmers Market.......................13, 14, 51 Grayling Fish Hatchery......................................15

Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farm.26, 29, 39, 41 GreeneTown Foods......................................39, 41 Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast................................... 23, 24, 59 Greystone Gardens............................................47 Grima Family Farms...........................................59 Grocer's Daughter Chocolate................39, 41, 44 Groleau's Farm Market......................... 23, 24, 44 Grossnickle Farms.............................................47 Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities.IBC Grow Benzie.................................................46, 47 Grow Benzie Farmers Market - Benzonia..........51 Guindon Farms..................................................77 Guntzviller’s Berry & Vegetable Farm... 23, 24, 26 H58'kers Farmstead....................................73, 74 Hagadorn Family Farm......................................15 Hall Farms...................................................23, 24 Hallstedt Homestead.........................................65 Hallstedt Homestead Cherries...........................26 Hallstedt Homestead...................................39, 40 Hammerhead Shark Ranch.......................... 13, 14 Hannahville Farmers Market.................51, 73, 74 Happy Day Farm....................................59, 73, 74 Happy Hoppers Organic Rabbits..................73, 74 Happy Little Greens Farm..................................59 Happy's Taco Shop......................... 23, 24, 61, 63 Harbor Springs Farmers Market..................51, 63 Harbor Springs Vineyard and Winery.................33 Harley's Restaurant and Lounge.................73, 74 Harleys Restaurant & Lounge............................64 Harrietta Hills Trout Farm..................................47 Harris Family Farm......................................46, 47 Harvest........................................................23, 24 Harvest Moon Farm...........................................77 Harvest Thyme Farm & Vineyards ........13, 14, 65 Harwood Gold....................................................27 Harwood Gold Maple Syrup Products & Cafe...........................................61, 63 Hawks Farmers Market.....................................15 Hawthorne Vineyards........................................33 Haymaker Poultry Co.........................................41 Healing Tree Farm.............................................41 Hearth & Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms......39, 40 Heartwood Forest Farm...............................39, 40 Herbal Lodge...............................................61, 63 Herdly Kidding...................................................15 Hereford & Hops................................................45 Heritage Acres...................................................15 Heritage Gourmet Greens LLC...........................47 Herman Hill Sugarbush................................76, 77 Hiawatha Farms.................................................77 HIdden Valley Farms..........................................15 Higgins Pumpkin Farm................................15, 26 High Five Spirits.................................................45 Higher Grounds Trading Company...............23, 25 Hillcrest Farms..................................................59 Hillside Homestead............................................41 Hilltop Hatchery.................................................15 Hinkson Homegrown Sustainable Family Farm............................ 65, 77 Hit n' Miss Farms...............................................15 Hive and Hooves Farm....................................... 15 Holmestead Farm................................. 25, 59, 65 Home Comfort Farms........................................15 Honor Farmers & Flea Market..................... 47, 51 Hop Lot Brewing Co...........................................45 Hotel Indigo........................................................30 Hotel Iroquois.....................................................16 Hotel Iroquois on the Beach...............................71 Howling Moon Farm...........................................63 Hubbard Lake Farmers Market....................15, 51 Hubbell Farm.....................................................41 Huffman's Homestead ......................................59 Hungry Hippie.............................................. 13, 14 Huron Meadows Farm.......................................15 Huron Shores Local Food Coalition................... 17 Huron View Tree and Berry Farms.........13, 14, 26 Hyer Farm..........................................................77 Ice House BBQ & Bar.........................................71 Idyll Farms...................................................39, 41 Immerfrost Farm...............................................77 Infinity Micro Farm............................................47 Interlochen Farmers Market........................25, 51 Interlochen Public Radio....................................34 Interwater Farms.........................................61, 62 Iron Fish Distillery..............................................45 Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market... 51, 77 Ironwood Township Farmers Market...........51, 77 Ishpeming Farmers Market...............................77 Island View Vineyard..........................................25 J&J Produce and Flowers..................................15 Jacob’s Farm & Corn Maze................... 23, 24, 26 Jasper Ridge Brewery.......................................45 Jasper's Sugar Bush..........................................77 Jelinek Orchards..........................................39, 40 John Cross Fisheries.........................................63 Johnecheck Sweet Corn Farm.....................61, 62 Jolly Pumpkin....................................................45 Julienne Tomatoes.......................................61, 63 K&O Farms........................................................59 Kalchik Farms..............................................26, 63 Kalkaska Farmers Market.....................51, 61, 62 Kammer-Paulus Farms................................ 13, 14 Karl's Cuisine, Winery & Brewery......................71 Kastanu Farm..............................................26, 63 Kei-Ju Farm.................................................61, 62 Kevin and Tracey Burr........................................ 15 Keweenaw Brewing Company...........................45 Keweenaw Co-op..............................................64 Keweenaw Food Co-op................................76, 77 Kilcherman's Christmas Cove Farm..................41 King Orchards - Central Lake................26, 61, 62 Kitchen Farms, Inc.............................................63 Kiteley Farms.....................................................26

INDEX Kitz Koop...........................................................77 Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm............................................13, 14, 26 Kolarik Farms....................................................41 Kris Mart...................................................... 13, 15 La Becasse........................................... 39, 40, 52 La Casa Verde Produce...............................39, 40 Laetus Pullus Farm............................................59 Lake Ann Brewing Co........................................45 Lake Charlevoix Brewing Company...................45 Lake Linden Farmers Market......................51, 77 Lake Superior Brewing Co.................................45 Lakeside Farm.............................................61, 62 Lakeview Farms................................................41 Lakeview Hill Farm......................................39, 40 Laman Farm....................................26, 46, 47, 59 Lappan Agency....................................................8 Lardie Orchards.................................................25 Larry's Capsaicin Sensations............................59 Larry's Market.............................................76, 77 Lauren Family Farm...........................................77 Laurentide Winery.............................................33 Lavender Hill Farms...........................................63 Lee Family Farm....................................59, 61, 62 Leelanau Cheese.........................................39, 41 Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugarbush.39, 40, 41 Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers........... 39, 40, 65 Leelanau Wine Cellars.......................................33 Leeseberg Farms......................................... 13, 14 Left Foot Charley............................ 23, 24, 33, 34 Leigh's Garden Winery......................... 33, 73, 75 Leland Farmers Market........................ 39, 40, 51 Lentz Farm........................................................47 Leonard Ligon Farms.........................................25 Les Cheneaux Coffee Roasters.........................71 Les Cheneaux Distillers...............................45, 71 Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market..51, 71 Liberty Valley Ranch..........................................15 Library Brew Pub, The.......................................45 Light of Day Organic Tea - Farm..................39, 40 Little Fleet, The............................................23, 24 Little Parsley Farm..................................... 65, 77 Lively Farm, The................................... 39, 40, 65 Livingway Greenhouse......................................47 Llama Meadows Farm.......................................47 Local Eats Delivery......................................61, 62 Lockside Brewery..............................................45 Logan Heritage Farm.........................................77 Loma Farm........................................... 39, 40, 65 Lost Lake Farm............................................47, 65 Love Farms/Love Meats....................................77 Loving Dove Farm..............................................47 Luft's Nursery....................................................47 M&M Farmers and Artisans Market..................51 M&M Farmers Market.................................73, 74 Mackinac Highland Beef....................................71 Mackinaw Brewing Co.......................................45 Mackinaw Trail Brewery....................................45 Mackinaw Trail Winery......................................33 Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery.....................45 Main Street Calumet Farmers Market...............77 Main Street Calumet Market..............................51 Makinen Farm..............................................26, 77 Mama's Booch LLC Kombucha Brewing Co..73, 75 Mammoth Distillery...........................................45 Mancelona Farmers Market..................51, 61, 62 Manistee Community Garden............................47 Manistee Farmers Market........................... 47, 51 Manistique Farmers Market........................51, 77 Manton Area Farmers Market............................47 Manton Mill Farmers Market....................... 47, 51 Maple Acres Farm.......................................41, 65 Maple Crest Farm..............................................63 Maple Dale Farm............................................... 15 Maple Lane Produce..........................................15 Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery.. 33, 61, 62, 63 Maple Ridge Orchards.......................................47 Maple River Farm..............................................63 Maple Valley Farm............................................. 15 Marenger's Potato Farm....................................77 Mari Vineyards...................................................33 Market 72....................................................39, 40 Market Basket.............................................46, 47 Marq Restaurant, The..................................73, 74 Marquette Food Co-op......................... 64, 73, 75 Martha's Leelanau Table.............................39, 40 Marvin's Garden Spot........................................47 Matchett Sheep Farm........................................63 MAWBY..................................... 29, 30, 33, 39, 41 May Farm........................................ 43, 46, 47, 65 McCallum's Orchard and Cider Mill...................59 McManus Southview Orchards..........................26 Meadowlark Farm........................................41, 65 Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market.........................51, 77 Metsä Hill Farm.................................... 65, 76, 77 Mi Farm Co-op.............................................39, 40 Michigan Good Food Fund...................................2 Michigan Maple Farms......................................77 Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center..................73, 74 Middleton Maple Farm.......................................77 Mighty Soil Farm...................................65, 73, 74 Mill Creek Farm...........................................73, 74 Miller Bros. Maple and Pure Pastured Sheep Farm.......................................................15 Miller Family Farm.............................................77 Milly's Hancock...........................................76, 77 Missaukee Farmers Market...............................47 Mission Table.....................................................56 Mission Table Restaurant............................23, 24 Mitten Brewing Co.............................................45 Mitten Brewing Company, The..........................45 Modern Craft Winery.........................................33 Monkey Fist Brewing Company.........................45

Moonstone Farm.........................................76, 77 Moore's Salad Greens........................................77 Morganic Farm............................................23, 24 Morrison Farms.................................................15 MSU Master Gardener Program..........................8 Munising Farmers & Artisans Market..........51, 77 Munising Public School Hoop House.................77 Mushroom Man, The.........................................15 Myers Beefalo Farm..........................................47 Nad's Nursery....................................................63 Naomi Call.........................................................55 Narley Whale Fish Market, The..........................71 Narrow Gauge Farm..........................................47 Natural Northern Foods...............................23, 25 Naturally Nutty Foods, Inc...........................23, 25 Nature's Acres...................................................47 Nauti Inn Barstro......................................... 13, 14 Negaunee Farmers and Crafters Market - Miners Park.....................51, 77 Netta's Nursery........................................... 13, 15 Nev'r Done Farm................................................63 New Beginnings Ministry................................... 15 New Beginnings Ranch...................................... 15 New Earth Micro Farm.......................................59 New Sun Farm.............................2, 13, 14, 21, 59 Newberry Farmers Market..........................51, 77 Nicholas Farm and Vineyards......................23, 24 Niemela's Market Gardens................................77 NMU Hoop House...............................................77 Norconk Farm..............................................46, 47 North Channel Brewing Co................................45 North Country Candy and Gifts.................... 13, 15 North Country Farm...........................................47 North Harvest CSA Farm............................ 65, 77 North of Chicago Pizza......................................71 North Peak Brewing Co.....................................45 North Star Organics.............................. 26, 46, 47 North Wind Gardens....................................26, 63 Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market..........................................13, 14, 51 Northern Latitudes Distillery.............................45 Northern Lights Farm............................59, 73, 74 Northern Market................................................18 Northern Michigan Honey..................................77 Northern Sky Orchard........................................77 Northern Sun Winery............................ 33, 73, 75 Northport Farmers Market................... 39, 40, 51 Northwind Farms...............................................63 Northwoods Soda..................................18, 23, 25 Nourish.................................................. 13, 14, 15 O'K CSA Cooperative...................................25, 65 Ocana's Farm....................................................25 Old Boathouse Organic Produce........................41 Old Glory Heritage Farm....................................63 Old Hickory Beefalo Farm............................23, 25 Old Hundredth Farm..........................................25 Old Mission Flowers..........................................26 Old Town Emmet Farm Market..............51, 61, 62 Olds Brothers Maple Syrup................................25 Olds Farm..........................................................47 Oleson's Buffalo Farms...............................23, 24 Oleson's Food Store........................ 23, 25, 61, 63 Omena Cut Flowers.....................................26, 41 Ona Mission.......................................................25 Onaway Farmers Market.............................15, 51 Open Sky Organic Farm...............................61, 62 Ore Dock Brewing Company................. 45, 73, 75 Organic Grounds Coffeehouse.....................73, 75 Organic Heirloom Plants....................................77 Oryana Cafe.................................................23, 24 Oryana Community Co-op.................... 23, 25, 30 Osma Acres Farm CSA......................... 59, 65, 77 Paddle Hard Brewing.........................................45 Pahl Farms.........................................................25 Palatine Woods Farm.........................................77 Palette Bistro...............................................61, 63 Pampered Beef/Whispering Pine Ranch............15 Pancho’s Wild Blueberries...........................26, 77 Parsons Farm..............................................61, 62 Partridge Creek Farm .................................73, 74 Paul's Produce................................................... 15 Peaceful Acres Farm.................................. 65, 77 Peaceful Meadows Farm...................................59 Peaceful Valley Farm.................................. 63, 65 Peak Season CSA................................. 23, 24, 65 Pellegrini Farms...........................................26, 77 Pellston Farmers Market.............................51, 63 Peninsula Cellars...............................................33 Perch's IGA.................................................. 13, 15 Periard Farm North............................................41 Petal Pushers Greenhouse................................25 Petoskey Brewing..............................................45 Petoskey Farmers Market..................................51 Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery...................33 Picked Today Freshness....................................41 Pickford Farmers Market.............................51, 77 Pilot's Pastures............................................73, 74 Pine Ridge Farm................................................63 Pine Row Farm..................................................59 Pirman Corner Farm..........................................77 Pitchfork Farms.................................................63 PKS Heirloom Tomatoes and Produce...............47 Plath's Meats - Rogers City......................... 13, 15 Platte River Gardens..........................................47 Plenty Stone Farm.............................................15 Plum Valley Farm...............................................63 Pond Hill Farm...................................................26 Poor Farm Organics........................................... 15 Popp Farm.........................................................41 Porcupine Hollow Farm......................................63 Pour Boy's Honey......................................... 13, 15 Powderhorn Farm..............................................77 Preserve MQT, The......................................73, 74 Presque Isle Farm..................................13, 14, 65 Press On Juice.............................................23, 25

Pristine Acres....................................................47 Providence Organic Farm & Market.......61, 62, 65 Putney's U-Pick Berries.....................................47 Putney’s Blueberries and Peaches........ 26 46, 47 Quartz Farm.......................................................47 Radicle Gardens.................................................77 Raduno .......................................................23, 24 Rapid River Farmers Market........................51, 77 Rare Bird Brewpub......................... 23, 24, 31, 45 Rare Earth Goods.........................................73, 75 Raven's Roost Farm...........................................63 Red Fox Gardens................................................25 Red Jacket Brewing Co.....................................45 Red Rock Farm..................................................77 RED'z Bulgogi BBQ & Marinade...................73, 75 Redheads, The.............................................23, 25 Reeves Blueberry Farm.....................................59 Reh-Morr Farm........................................... 65, 77 Rennie Orchards..........................................25, 26 Republic Farmers Market..................................77 Resonance Center Farm.............................. 13, 14 Resort Gardens............................................26, 63 Resort Pike Cidery & Winery..............................45 Rice Centennial Farm........................................47 Right Brain Brewery...........................................45 River Valley Farms & Meats.........................25, 65 Roast & Toast Coffee and Cafe....................61, 63 Robbins Farm Market........................................25 Rock River Farm..........................................73, 74 Rocky Top Farms...............................................63 Rodger's Grass Fed Beef.............................61, 62 Rogers City Farmers Market..................13, 14, 51 Rolling Meadows Farms....................................25 Rolling Oak Brewing..........................................45 Rolling R Farm...................................................15 Rondeau's Ruff Acres..................................73, 74 Rondeau’s Ruff Acres........................................26 RootDown River Farm........................................77 Rosa's Lookout Inn...................................... 13, 14 Roscommon Village Farmers Market...........15, 51 Rose and Fern..............................................23, 24 Rose Garden of Greens, The..................13, 14, 65 Rose Valley Winery................................13, 15, 33 Round Island Bar & Grill.....................................71 Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery...... 29, 33, 39, 41 Royal Farms...........................................26, 61, 62 Royal Farms Winery...........................................33 Rudbeckia Winery..............................................33 Russ-Stick Acres...............................................63 Rusty Pelican, The....................................... 13, 15 S&C Nelson Farms............................................77 S&S Lamb.........................................................47 S2S Sugar 2 Salt.........................................23, 24 Sacred Acres.............................................. 65, 77 Sand Bay Trading Post Co........................... 13, 15 Santucci Farm...................................................25 Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market Traverse City..........................................23, 24, 51 Saskatoon Berry Patch, The..............................26 Saskatoon MI Farm and Nursery.......... 23, 24, 26 Sault Ste. Marie Farmers Market................51, 71 Scheel Family Farm & Flour Mill........................63 Schichtel Nursery and Vineyard........................25 School Farm......................................................77 Second Spring Farm............................. 39, 40, 65 Secret Garden at Brys Estate, The....................26 Seeds and Spores Family Farm.............65, 73, 74 SEEDS Educational Farm...................................25 Serendipity Farms....................................... 13, 14 Serving Spoon, The.....................................73, 74 Shady Lane Cellars......................... 29, 33, 39, 41 Shangri-La Too............................................25, 26 Shannon Rifenbark............................................15 Shetler Family Dairy..............................56, 61, 62 Shiloh's Garden.................................................47 Shooks Farms Co. .............................................26 Shooters Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge.........45 Short’s Brewing.....................................45, 61, 63 Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery........................33 Silver Spruce Brewing.......................................45 Ski Country Farm.........................................65, 71 Sklarczyk Seed Farm......................................... 15 Slagle's Family Farm...................................73, 74 Sleeping Bear Farms............................ 43, 46, 47 Sleeping Bear Orchards.....................................41 Smax Farm........................................................77 Smelted.......................................................73, 74 Snowbelt Brewing Brewing Company...............45 Sonny's Farm.....................................................41 Soo Brewing......................................................45 Sorenson Farm..................................................47 Soul Squeeze Cellars.........................................33 Spanglish...............................................23, 24, 52 Spare Key Winery..............................................33 Spirit of Walloon..........................................61, 62 Spit in the Wind Farm........................................ 15 Spring Hill Farm and Vineyard...........................25 Spring Hollow Farm.....................................25, 65 Spruce Hill Farm................................................41 St. Ambrose Cellars..................33, 43, 45, 46, 47 Standen Acres............................................. 13, 14 Starz Orchard........................................26, 73, 74 Statewide Realestate of Hawks.........................16 Steinhaus.....................................................73, 74 Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen..................................45 Still Point Farm..................................................41 Stonehouse Bread.......................................23, 25 Stoney Acres Winery.............................13, 15, 33 Stoney Beach Farm...........................................25 Stoney Field Farm..............................................47 Stonyfield Acres................................................41 Stormcloud Brewing Company........45, 46, 47, 82 Stowe Farms................................................26, 41 Strawberry Fields Farm Market.........................63 Sun Ra Farm......................................................25

Sunny G Orchard..........................................73, 74 SunRazed Farm.................................................63 Superior Angus............................................73, 74 Superior Coast Brewery.....................................45 Superior Coast Winery.......................................33 Superior Coffee Roasting Company...................71 Superior Culture................................... 45, 73, 75 Superior Entertainment Center....................73, 74 Superior Fruit and Nut.......................................77 Superior State Brewing.....................................45 Suttons Bay Ciders............................................45 Suttons Bay Farmers Market................ 39, 40, 51 Swanzy Farm.....................................................77 Sweet Blossom Honey....................................... 15 Sweet Farm, The...............................................15 Sweet Grass Farms.....................................65, 71 Sweet Success Sugarbush.......................... 13, 15 Sweeten Farms..................................................71 Table Health.......................................................44 Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub.............45, 71 Taiga Farm and Vineyards.................... 59, 65, 77 Tandem Ciders...................................................45 Taproot Cider House....................... 23, 24, 45, 52 Tassier Sugarbush.............................................77 Taylor Creek Farm.............................................77 TC Community Garden.................................23, 24 Threefold Vine Winery.......................................33 Thunder Bay Winery..............................13, 15, 33 Tickler Farm and Forest Products...............73, 74 Tip'n The Mitten.......................................... 13, 15 TLC Farms Inc.............................................39, 40 Tom's Food Markets................... 2, 23, 25, 39, 41 Tonella Farms....................................................77 Torch Lake Cellars.............................................33 Toski Sands Market & Wine Shop................61, 63 Towner's Pastry and Chocolate Shoppe......73, 75 Townline Ciderworks.........................................45 Trattoria Stella.............................................23, 24 Travel Marquette...............................................58 Traverse City Whiskey Co..................................45 Treasa's Treasures............................................77 Trenary Loam-Grown........................................77 Triple H Ranch...................................................15 Truckin' Acres....................................................77 Tunnel Vision Brewery.......................................45 Twisted Roots Cidery.............................13, 15, 45 Two Acre Farm...................................................63 Two K Farms......................................................33 U.P. Pastured Farms..........................................77 Undertoe Farm.......................................61, 62, 65 Unlucky Cat Cafe...................................13, 15, 16 Up North 23 Restaurant and Lounge........... 13, 14 Up North Blueberry Farm.............................15, 26 UP North Roast............................................73, 75 UP Sugar Shack.................................................77 Upper Hand Brewery..........................................45 Urka Farms........................................................26 Urka Strawberry Farms.....................................47 Valentine Tree Farm...........................................41 Valley Mist Vineyards.........................................33 Van Luven Farm.................................................77 VanDrese Farm..................................................77 Vanloozen Family Farm......................................63 Veggie Cart at Alpena Senior Center, The.... 13, 15 Vermeersch Farms............................................63 VerSnyder Orchards.....................................39, 40 Verterra Winery..................................................33 Vierling, The.......................................................45 Village at Grand Traverse Commons, The............................... 23, 24, 34, 51 Violet & Mae Flower Farm............................ 13, 14 Virgin Earth Farm.........................................73, 74 Vollwerth's Meats................................. 64, 76, 77 Wagon Wheel Farm......................................23, 24 Wallin Ranch Up North Emu...............................47 Wallis Family Farm............................................77 Walloon Lake Winery.........................................33 Wandering Winds Farm.........................13, 14, 21 Warren Orchard-Between the Bays.............23, 24 WaterFire Vineyards..........................................33 Werp Farms.......................................................25 West Branch Farmers Market............................ 15 Wests Windy Acres Farm...................................41 Whispering Leaf Farms................................ 13, 14 Whispering Winds Farm.......................................2 White Barn Gardens..................................... 13, 14 Whitney Creek Farm..........................................77 Whybrew Family Farms.....................................41 Wiaters Farm and Adventures...........................77 Wiesen Farms....................................... 26, 39, 40 Wild Blue Yonder Farm..........................59, 61, 62 Wild Hair Farms........................................... 13, 14 Willford's Ewe Joint...........................................15 Willow Tree Farm...............................................77 Willow Vineyards...............................................33 Wiltse’s Brew Pub..............................................45 Wind Dance Farm..............................................77 Winding Creek Farm..........................................77 Winter Sky Wool Company................................77 Wintergreen Farm..............................................77 Wood'n Spoon....................................................77 Woodland Confectionary.......................13, 15, 21 Woodland Herb Farm.........................................41 Woody's Grand Lake.................................... 13, 14 Workshop Brewery, The....................................45 Wren............................................................39, 40 Yooper Beef.......................................................77 Yooper Winery...................................................33 Yooper Yaks.......................................................77 Youngblood Vineyard.........................................59 Zdrowy Farms.............................................. 13, 14 Zephyr Winebar + Café................................73, 74 Ziibimijwang Farm.......................................61, 62

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