2019 Guide to Local for Southeast to Mid Michigan

local food guide

2019 | 4 TH ANNUAL EDITION

SOUTHEAST & MID MICHIGAN

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SE & Mid Michigan local food GUIDE

local Food & Farm Directory

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Find Local Food Online

17 Washtenaw,

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Love Local? Let’s Connect

6 Buy Local: Know Your Food /

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Ingham, Livingston, Shiawassee & Genesee Counties

10 resource / Women in Farming 13 Spring recipe / Rhubarb Custard Pie

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Oakland, Monroe, Wayne & Macomb Counties

Questions to ask a Farmer, Waiter or Chef and Retailer

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Importance of Diversity in Small Farms

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Pop-up Farmers Markets

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How to Make a Great 10 Cents Application

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Collaboration Builds a Stronger Food System

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Shaping the Future of Flint with Garden-Based Education

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South Lansing Farmers Market

32 Spring recipe / Asparagus and Ribeye Rollatini

34 Resource / Grown in Michigan Seasonality Guide

39 Fall recipe / Wild Foraged Maitake with Tarragon Beurre Blanc

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Brightmoor Seeds a Greener Future

42 Rooted in Detroit / Creating a Community Food System

43 winter recipe / Ginger-Citrus Roasted Baby Beets

45 cover feature / What’s Old is New: Edible Flowers

47 Health Benefits of Edible Flowers

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Jackson & Lenawee Counties

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Food Sovereignty: Food for the People, by the People

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Healing from Within, The Farm at St. Joe's

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CSA’s & Farm Viability

Find a Business 9

Urban Farms

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U-Pick Farms

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Beer, Wine & Spirits

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Farmers Markets

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Veteran Owned Farms

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CSA Farms

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cover feature / pG 45 Learn more about edible flowers and their nutritional benefits.

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Red Haven Farm to Table’s “bloom” salad. Edible flowers from Lansing area farms pair with spicy nasturtium leaves and crunchy cocoa nibs for a spring dish popping with flavor. Red Haven sources a majority of its ingredients (even their spirits) from Michigan producers and even recently started their own CSA program. To learn more about Red Haven, and make reservations, visit eatredhaven.com.

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What drives you?

Taste the Local Difference Tricia Phelps CEO

Emma Beauchamp

Communications Manager

Molly Stepanski

NE Michigan Local Food Coordinator

Bailey Samp

NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator

Alex Palzewicz

U.P. Local Food Coordinator

Kelly Wilson, RD

Director of Community Partners

Nick Jones

Metro Detroit Local Food Coordinator

Paula Martin, RD

Community Health Coordinator

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

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

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

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

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

Christina Marbury Staff Photographer

The TLD Guide to Local Food is published by Local Difference, LLC 425 Boardman Ave, Suite C Traverse City, MI 49684 info@localdifference.org

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Find local food online!

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

1 Start by going to LocalDifference.org

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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WHAT TO ASK? ASK A FARMER

BUY LOCAL, KNOW YOUR FOOD

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

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

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

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WHAT TO ASK AT A FARMERS MARKET

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HOW SHOUL D I S T ORE T HIS?

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

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

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

ASK A WAITER OR CHEF WHAT TO ASK AT A RESTAURANT

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

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

ASK A RETAILER WHAT TO ASK AT A STORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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United Bubbles of Mawby

734.433.7673 PurpleRoseTheatre.org

137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI

m a w b y. w i n e S PA RK L I NG

urban Farms Urban Farms are revitalizing neighborhoods and cities.

These enterprises are run by people who are connected to the landscape, growing food for people in their own communities.

GENESEE COUNTY Ganderponics Happy Little Greens Farm Little Flint Farm Miss Bee Haven Bee Farm Urban Fresh Farm

genesee SHIAWASSEE macomb livingston

INGHAM COUNTY Ancona Farms CBI’s Giving Tree Farm

jackson

washtenaw

wayne

Bailey GREENhouse and Urban Farm  BEE WISE FARM

lenawee

 CORIANDER KITCHEN

AND FARM

Diamante Gardens D-Town Farms Earthworks Urban Farm Fields of Plenty

oakland Ingham

CDC Farm and Fishery  CITY COMMONS CSA

monroe

 FISHEYE FARMS

Food Field Fractured Acre Farms Fresh Cut Detroit Flower Farm Georgia Street Community Collective

Bird Guyz Microgreens

Ghost Acre Farm

Half Barn Farm

Greydale Farms

Hunter Park Gardenhouse

Ile Ibeji Farm

Magnolia Farms

Keep Growing Detroit Farm

The Feral Field

Lawn Gone Food Farm

Urbandale Farm

Michigan Urban Farming Initiative

WASHTENAW county Farmer Awad’s Urban Farm  FARMER BRUCE  GROWING HOPE  WE THE PEOPLE

GROWER’S ASSOCIATION

 THE MUSHROOM FACTORY

Nurturing Our Seeds Oakland Avenue Urban Farm Occupy Yourself Agricultural Academy Ohana Gardens Pingree Farms  PLANTED

WAYNE County Ambassador Fridge Artesian Farms Beaverland Farms

 RECOVERYPARK FARMS

Ribbon Farm Hops Rising Pheasant Farms Singing Tree Gardens

Brother Nature Produce

Southwest Grows Urban Farm and Agroecology Hub

Buckets of Rain Gardens

Sunnyside Farms

Buffalo Street Farm

Spirit Farm

Brightmoor Flower Farm

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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

EMILIA MAUCK & BL AKE REETZ Eat Catering and Carry Out / Ann Arbor

Rh u bar b

custard pie

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough into a 9" pie plate

1 ¼ cups sugar

Stir dry ingredients together. Add eggs and vanilla, mix to incorporate.

Add rhubarb and stir to combine. Pour mixture into the pie shell.

¼ cup flour

Roll out dough for a top crust. To make a lattice crust, roll out pie dough and cut into 8-10 strips, approximately 1" wide. Place 3-4 strips lengthwise across the top of the pie. Weave the remaining strips width-wise across the pie.

Pinch of salt

Crimp the edges. Bake at 350°F for approximately one hour.

Let cool and enjoy!

¼ tsp nutmeg 3 eggs

½ tsp vanilla extract 4 cups of chopped rhubarb, cut into 1" pieces Enough pie dough for a double crust (2, 8 oz. portions – available at Eat!)

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DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS, ANOTHER TOOL FOR FARMERS. TRICIA PHELPS CEO

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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.

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 observation; what thrives in this climate or soil type? What’s profitable? What does the farmer enjoy growing? What does the market demand?

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.

“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.”

“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.

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.

Farms are expanding their markets in creative ways:

• Loyalty cards • Non-traditional CSA models

• Creating a value-add product • Meal delivery services

• Accepting credit cards • Packaged retail items

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EMME T, CHARLE VOIX, ANTRIM & K ALK ASK A COUNTIES

WASHTENAW, JACKSON & LENAWEE COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS 15

KAPNICK ORCHARDS

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ARBOR TEAS

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MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET

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TENERA GRAINS (TEFFOLA)

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NATURE AND NURTURE SEEDS

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PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET

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ANN ARBOR SEED COMPANY

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BASELINE FARM GRASSFED BEEF

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CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET

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COBBLESTONE FARM MARKET

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DEXTER FARMERS MARKET

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PREGITZER FARM MARKET

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DIXBORO FARMER'S MARKET

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SALINE FARMERS MARKET

FARMER BRUCE URBAN FARM

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SALINE WINTER FARMERS MARKET

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TANTRE FARM

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THE FARM AT ST. JOE'S

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THE LAND LOOM

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WE THE PEOPLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER

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FLUFFY BOTTOM FARMS

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FROSTY APPLE ORCHARD

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FUSILIER FAMILY FARMS AND GREENHOUSES GROWING HOPE URBAN FARM

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JACOB'S FRESH FARM

ZINGERMAN'S BAKEHOUSE ZINGERMAN'S COFFEE COMPANY ZINGERMAN'S CANDY FACTORY

RETAIL STORES 43

ARGUS FARM STOP, LIBERTY

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CULTIVATE COFFEE AND TAP HOUSE

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EAT CATERING & CARRY-OUT

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FRESH FORAGE GRANGE KITCHEN AND BAR

ALBION MALLEABLE BREWING COMPANY

MEAD

SAVA'S THE STANDARD BISTRO AND LARDER ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN

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ZILKE FARM KITCHEN ZINGERMAN'S CREAMERY

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ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN

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BLØM MEADWORKS

MISS KIM

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MCPHERSON LOCAL YPSILANTI FOOD CO-OP AND BAKERY

BREWERY 36

ARGUS FARM STOP, PACKARD CONSTELLATION COLLECTIVE

YPSILANTI FARMERS MARKETS

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RESTAURANTS & BARS

AGRICOLE FARM STOP

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WASHTENAW, JACKSON & LENAWEE COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET

 734-794-6255  a2gov.org/market  315 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR SEED COMPANY  a2seeds.com  Ann Arbor

BASELINE FARM GRASSFED BEEF

 734-680-3883  baselinefarm.com  7861 Strawberry Lake Road, Dexter

CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET

 734-593-6806  chelseafarmersmkt.org  1010 S Main Street, Chelsea

COBBLESTONE FARM MARKET

 734-478-4772  cobblestonefarmmarket.org  2781 Packard Road, Ann Arbor

DEXTER FARMERS MARKET

 734-426-8303  dextermi.gov/farmers-market  3233 Alpine Street, Dexter

DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET

 734-707-1607  dixborofarmersmarket.org  5221 Church Road, Ann Arbor

FARMER BRUCE URBAN FARM

 313-694-9186  farmerbrucebrand.com  Ypsilanti

FLUFFY BOTTOM FARMS

 fluffybottomfarms.com  10750 Jerusalem Road, Chelsea

FROSTY APPLE ORCHARD

 734-426-2863  frostyappleorchard.com  6884 Walsh Road, Dexter

FUSILIER FAMILY FARMS AND GREENHOUSES

 734-320-6062  fusilierfamilyfarms.com  16400 Herman Road, Manchester

GROWING HOPE URBAN FARM

 734-786-8401  growinghope.net  922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti

JACOB'S FRESH FARM

 517-250-1222  jacobsfreshfarm.com  19560 Waterloo Road, Chelsea

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NATURE AND NURTURE SEEDS

 734-929-0802  natureandnurtureseeds.com  7100 Marshall Road, Dexter

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET

 734-881-7195  pittsfield-mi.gov/farmersmarket  6201 W Michigan Ave, Ann Arbor

PREGITZER FARM MARKET

 517-240-4600  pregitzerfarmmarket.com  6870 Territorial Road, Munith

SALINE FARMERS MARKET

 734-681-0860  cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket  Ann Arbor Saline Road, Saline 1/2 Block South of Michigan Ave

SALINE WINTER FARMERS MARKET

 734-681-0860  cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket  7265 Saline Ann Arbor Road, Saline

TANTRE FARM

 734-475-4323  tantrefarm.com  2510 Hayes Road, Chelsea

THE FARM AT ST. JOE'S

 734-712-HOOP  stjoefarm.wordpress.com  5557 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti

THE LAND LOOM

 231-313-8489  thelandloom.com  4400 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor Township

WE THE PEOPLE OPPORTUNITY CENTER

 734-757-5067  wethepeoplegrowersassociation.com  1633 Knowles, Ypsilanti

YPSILANTI FARMERS MARKETS

 734-707-1795  growinghope.net/farmers-markets/ ypsilanti/  16 South Washington Street, Ypsilanti  Depot Town Mkt: 100 Rice Sreet, Ypsilanti

KAPNICK ORCHARDS

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 734-428-7872  manchesterfarmmarket.com  ChiBroil Park, Manchester

 517-423-7419  kapnickorchards.com  4245 Rogers Hwy, Britton

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WA S H T E N AW, J A C K S O N & L E N AW E E

RESTAURANTS & BARS CULTIVATE COFFEE AND TAP HOUSE

MISS KIM

 734-275-0099  misskimannarbor.com  415 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor

SAVA'S

 734-623-2233  savasannarbor.com  216 S State Street, Ann Arbor Visit our community space next time you are in Ypsi. Coffee roasted in house, 36 beers on tap, craft cocktails & local eats.

THE STANDARD BISTRO AND LARDER

 cultivateypsi.org  307 N River Street, Ypsilanti

 734-263-2543  thestandardbistro.com  5827 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor

EAT CATERING & CARRY-OUT

ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN

 734-213-7011  eatannarbor.com  1906 Packard, Ann Arbor

 734-663-3354  zingermansdeli.com  422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor

FRESH FORAGE

ZINGERMAN'S ROADHOUSE

 734-663-3663  zingermansroadhouse.com  2501 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor

MEAD Fresh Forage uses local & foraged ingredients to craft delectable bowls in a healthy, convenient, environmentally-friendly way.

BLØM MEADWORKS

GRANGE KITCHEN AND BAR

AGRICOLE FARM STOP

ALBION MALLEABLE BREWING COMPANY

 734-389-8880  agricolefarmstop.com  118 N Main Street, Chelsea

 517-343-2202  albionmalleable.com  420 S Superior Street, Albion

ARGUS FARM STOP, LIBERTY

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

 734-997-5448  argusfarmstop.com  1200 Packard, Ann Arbor

TENERA GRAINS (TEFFOLA)

 517-425-1876  teneragrains.com  14191 Calhoun Road, Addison

ZINGERMAN'S BAKEHOUSE

 734-548-9729  drinkblom.com  100 S 4th Ave #110, Ann Arbor

CONSTELLATION COLLECTIVE

 847-877-9692  constellationfood.com  12 Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor

MCPHERSON LOCAL

 734-761-2095  zingermansbakehouse.com  3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor

 734-237-7509  mcphersonlocal.com  105 North Ann Arbor, Saline

ZINGERMAN'S COFFEE COMPANY

YPSILANTI FOOD CO-OP AND BAKERY

 734-483-1354  ypsifoodcoop.org  312 N River Sreet, Ypsilanti

 734-929-6060  zingermanscoffee.com  3723 Plaza Dr #5, Ann Arbor

ZINGERMAN'S CANDY FACTORY

At Bløm, we create dry, sparkling, sessions meads and ciders from Michigan ingredients. Fermented in downtown Ann Arbor.

 734-213-2200  argusfarmstop.com  325 W Liberty, Ann Arbor

ARGUS FARM STOP, PACKARD

ARBOR TEAS

 734-994-7698  arborteas.com  1342 N Main Street, Ann Arbor

 734-277-1922  zingermanscandy.com  3723 Plaza Dr #3, Ann Arbor

 734-887-6655  freshforage.com  5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor

 734-995-2107  grangekitchenandbar.com  118 W Liberty, Ann Arbor

RETAIL STORES

BREWERY

ZILKE FARM KITCHEN

 734-508-7034  zilkefarmkitchen.com  1115 Dexter Street, Milan

ZINGERMAN'S CREAMERY

STAY CONNECTED WITH THESE PARTNERS ON SOCAL MEDIA

 734-929-0500  zingermanscreamery.com  3723 Plaza Dr #2, Ann Arbor

ZINGERMAN'S DELICATESSEN

 734-663-3354  zingermansdeli.com  422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor

MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Abby's Acres

Ann Arbor Township

Alber Orchard and Cider Mill Manchester

Albion Farmers Market Albion

Back 40 Bee Farm Manchester

Community Farm of Ann Arbor Chelsea

Crop Spot Farm Ann Arbor

Devulder's Farm Grass Lake

Dexter Blueberry Farm Dexter

Frog Holler Organic Farm Brooklyn

Golden Fleece Farm Grass Lake

Great Lakes Permadynamics Grass Lake

Green Things Farm Ann Arbor

Berry Hill Farm

Dexter Cider Mill

Harnois Farm

Black Locust Gardens

Dexter Winter Marketplace

Hickory Oak Farm

Chelsea

Dexter

Black Pearl Gardens Ann Arbor

Carpenter Farms Adrian

Champion Farms Chelsea

Clinton Farmers Market Clinton

Dexter

Dexter

Ernst Farms Ann Arbor

Feral Daughters Farm Manchester

Field Farms Dexter

Webster Township Ypsilanti

Indian Brook Trout Farm Jackson

Kelly Farms Dexter

Marilla Field + Flora

Sanger Farm

Two Track Acres

Needle-Lane Farms

Seeley Farm

Vestergaard Farms

Nightshade Farm Industries

Slow Farm

Westside Farmers Market

Ann Arbor Tipton

Ann Arbor

Old Pine Farm Manchester

Our Family Farm Manchester

Prochaska Farms Tecumseh

Radicle Roots Community Farm Ann Arbor

Rocky Oak Farms Albion

Lesser Farm

Rowe's Produce Farm

Linder Farms

Sand Hill Apiaries

Dexter Dexter

Ypsilanti Munith

Chelsea

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor

Songbird Farm

Grass Lake Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

White Lotus Farms

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor Farmers Market

Whitney Farmstead

Ypsilanti

Steinhauser Farms Ann Arbor

Stella Matutina Farm

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor

Wiard's Orchard Ypsilanti

Wilson's Farm Tipton

Grass Lake

Wolfe Orchard

Tecumseh Farmers Market at The Market on Evans

Zilke Vegetable Farm

Tecumseh

Tipton

Milan

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To host a Pop-up Farmers Market in your community contact events@localdifference.org

FARMERS P OP - UP

MARKET BAILEY SAMP

NW Michigan Local Food Coordinator

“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.

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.

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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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, RDN

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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COLLABORATION Builds a Stronger Food System KELLY WILSON, RDN

Director of Community Partners

What do you think of when you hear the word “co-op”? Likely, you envision a small health food store or your local credit union.

However, these are just two examples of the many businesses with a cooperative structure.

According to the International Cooperative Alliance, “cooperatives are people-centered enterprises owned, controlled and run by and for their members to realize common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations.” Cooperatives are value-driven and operate with fairness, equality and social justice at the heart of their business.

Cooperatives can generate greater profit for members, provide services at lower price points, and help businesses access previously inaccessible markets. Food based cooperatives exist in every sector of the food system from farm to retail. Currently, agricultural-based cooperatives exist in three broad categories: marketing cooperatives, farm supply cooperatives, and service cooperatives. Marketing cooperatives can give farmers collective bargaining power and the ability to aggregate product to tap into new markets. Farm supply cooperatives provide farmers access to inputs and tools at wholesale rates while service cooperatives reduce the cost of necessary business tools (i.e. on-farm technology or insurance).

In Michigan, we have many strong examples of cooperatives throughout our food system.

At the farm level, many farms choose to sell their goods together through collaborative CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs like the City Commons CSA. Wholesale marketing groups, like Grown in

Detroit and the Michigan Flower Growers Cooperative, are also growing in popularity.

These models help farmers streamline their businesses, share risks, and access a broader customer base.

Value-added producers in Michigan also benefit from cooperative-like business models. Commercial kitchen space is expensive and difficult for most small businesses to attain. While not formally organized as cooperatives, shared commercial kitchens like Detroit Kitchen Connect and Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen provide similar benefits: affordable access to resources and a shared risk environment.

Food business incubators, like Food Lab Detroit, also increase access to tools, resources, and services at affordable rates for food entrepreneurs.

In the retail sector, several Michigan stores (i.e. Deroit People’s Food Co-op and Ypsilanti Food Co-op) follow cooperative models. In these stores, member-owners provide capital to the business and receive discounts in return. Regardless of membership status, anyone is able to shop at these stores. In addition to providing healthy food options and improved food access, these cooperatives also invest in their communities through educational activities and events.

Cooperation and collaboration among food businesses is not a new concept. However, as the food and farming sector in Michigan continues to grow, more businesses are following cooperative structures to mitigate risks and grow in sustainable ways. These models fortify businesses, reflecting that we truly are stronger together.

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Shaping the Future of Flint with

Garden-Based

Education The Crim Fitness Foundation and FoodCorps secure an equitable garden-centered approach to nutrition education for Flint’s youth Flint, Michigan has long been in the national spotlight as a post-industrial failure. This community, with its crumbling infrastructure, lead-tainted water, and low performing school districts, paints a bleak picture for the future of what was once an epicenter of industrial might. Despite these crisis centered headlines, the residents of Flint share an optimistic view of their community and its future.

Today, Flint is a model of sustainable development and resilience thanks to the work of incredible community members. Flint’s new Master Plan is trenched in equity, community involvement and sustainability. Downtown development has exploded, supporting small business development and an effort to replace condemned properties with green spaces is transforming neighborhoods . Despite this important progress, Flint’s youth continue to bear the brunt of the problems inherited from previous generations.

To support youth in Flint, FoodCorps, a national nonprofit focused on increasing students’ access to and knowledge of healthy foods, has service members in the city’s schools. Each public school now features dedicated garden space with a FoodCorps service member providing education to support a school-wide culture of health. FoodCorps has been involved in the Flint community for nearly a decade. Over that time, student familiarity with and preference for fruits and vegetables have steadily increased.

The Crim Fitness Foundation, a community-based non-profit in Flint, hosts five FoodCorps service members and runs the Crim Gardens program. This program rekindles the narrative of good food in the context of family and community. FoodCorps members use the Crim Gardens curriculum which provides tools for hands-on learning in the garden, classrooms and lunchroom. Development and improvement of school garden sites, in collaboration with the FoodCorps program, ensures consistent garden-based nutrition education for Flint students. Simultaneously with this program, there has been a tenfold increase in the number of community and teaching gardens in Flint.

With the assistance of local funding, Crim Gardens continues to incorporate a common-core tied curriculum with standardized garden features and educational signage throughout its 10 sites. Integrating local food production and healthy eating into a normal school day supports our youth to do the great things that this city needs to continue its ascent.

Mackenzie Thrower is the Nutrition Program Manager at the Crim Fitness Foundation in Flint, MI. Contact him if you're interested in supporting Garden-Based education in Flint at mthrower@crim.org. Find out more about the various programs offered by the Crim Fitness Foundation at www.crim.org.

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U-PICK Farms Find

GENESEE COUNTY

OAKLAND COUNTY

Lafever

Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill

Montrose Orchards

Erwin Orchards

Chestnuts / September-October Cherries, Blueberries / July-August

Misty Meadows Lavender Farm

Lavender, Sunflowers, Tomatoes / June-August

Spicer Orchards

Strawberries, Cherries, Cherries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Plums, Apples, Plums, Pumpkins / June-October

 THREAD CREEK FARM

Fall Decor, Pumpkins / September-October

Pumpkins / October

Asparagus, Sweet Cherries, Raspberries, Apples, Pumpkins / May-October Apples, Pumpkins / September-November

Middleton Berry Farm Polk Around Farm

Blake Farms

Diederich’s Berry & Produce Farm Asparagus, Strawberries, Produce / May-September

Gruber’s Farm

Raspberries, Chestnuts / July-October

JACKSON COUNTY  PREGITZER FARM MARKET Pumpkins / September-October

Sodt’s Berry Farm

Strawberries, Blueberries / June-August

LENAWEE COUNTY Gust Brothers’ Pumpkin Farm

Flowers, Pumpkins / September-October

 KAPNICK ORCHARDS

Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes, Pumpkins / June-October

Keeney Orchards

Apples / September-October

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Tomatoes / July-October

Hy’s Cider Mill

Apples, Pumpkins / September-November

Miller’s Big Red Greenhouses & Cider Mill

Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries and Strawberries / June-October

Stony Creek Orchard and Cider Mill Apples / September-November

Westview Orchard and Adventure Farm

Strawberries, Cherries, Raspberries, Apples, Pumpkins / June-October

MONROE COUNTY Bennett’s Orchard

Apples / September-October

Erie Orchards & Cider Mill

Apples, Blueberries, Peaches / July-October

 GASKILL FAMILY FARM

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WASHTENAW COUNTY Alber Orchard and Cider Mill Apples / September-October

Berry Hill Farm

Raspberries / July-October

Dexter Blueberry Farm Blueberries / August

Donahee Farms

Pumpkins / September-October

 FROSTY APPLE ORCHARD Apples / September-November

Rowe’s Produce Farm

Peas, Strawberries / June-July

Slow Farm

Asparagus, Corn, Cucumbers, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes / June-October

Wasem Fruit Farm

Apples, Pears, Pumpkins, Raspberries / July-October

Apples / September-October

Hazen’s Farm

Stotz Berry Farm

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Gust Brothers

Strawberries / June

Whittakers Berry Farm Strawberries / June

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WAYNE COUNTY

Pumpkins, Flowers, Fall Decorations / September-October

Blueberries, Raspberries / July-September

livingston

Beans, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini / June-August

Degroot’s Strawberries Strawberries / June

Ingham

Blueberries / July-August

MACOMB COUNTY

Apples / September-October

macomb oakland

Asparagus, Strawberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Pumpkins / May-October

Balzer Blueberries

Clearview Orchards

genesee SHIAWASSEE

Long Family Orchard Farm & Cider Mill

INGHAM COUNTY Blueberries / July-August

a f arm nea r y ou !

Bird’s Big Punk’ns

Pumpkins, Raspberries / September-October

Obstbaum Orchards

Sandy Acres Blueberry Farm Blueberries / July

INGHAM COUNT Y

South Lansing Farmers Market

FRESH

LOCAL

FOOD Open every Thursday evening through summer!  800 W Barnes Ave, Lansing / St. Casimir Church Parking Lot

• HOURS: 3-7PM / Every Thursday, May-October

Nestled in the heart of Lansing’s Moores Park Neighborhood, the South Lansing Farmers Market is a dynamic social gathering space that offers something for everyone. In addition to the wide variety of vendors, the market features weekly live music performances and an exciting raffle.

Featuring everything from handmade noodles to locally made soap, shoppers can purchase fresh produce, agricultural products, and artisan goods directly from local growers, bakers,and crafters. For those with immediate food cravings, there are plenty of delicious options from vendors and food trucks, such as Ukrainian pierogi, Mexican tamales, and southern BBQ. Local blues, jazz, and folk music fill the air at each market.

Plus, on special occasions, shoppers are treated to performances and community dance lessons by the Shahira Dancers, a local belly dance troupe. This jingly performance has become a fan favorite for vendors and shoppers alike.

KATHIE DUNBAR

Executive Director of the South Lansing Community Development Association

Another great reason to spend time at the market is the weekly raffle. There’s a winner every 10 minutes! Vendors and local businesses provide dozens of products and services to be raffled. All money raised supports programs that help lower-income families access affordable healthy food. The market is a program of South Lansing Community Development Association, which, among other things, supports home and community gardeners, provides nutrition education programs, and teaches individuals and families using SNAP benefits how to stretch their food dollars.

The South Lansing Farmer Market accepts cash, credit cards, EBT and DUFB, as well WIC Project Fresh and Senior Market Fresh coupons. The market is fully accessible, pet friendly, and offers plenty of on-site parking for cars and bikes.

For more information visit www.southlansing.org.

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ALLEN FARMERS MARKET

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BEE WISE FARMS

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BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET

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EAST LANSING FARMERS MARKET

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EASTERN INGHAM FARMERS MARKET

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ELEMENTAL FOODS

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FARM & FOREST

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FLINT FARMERS MARKET

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GRAND BLANC CITY FARMERS MARKET

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GRAZING FIELDS FARM

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HILLCREST FARMS

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HUFFMAN'S HOMESTEAD

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LAETUS PULLUS FARM

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RED HAVEN FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT

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RETAIL STORES 14

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET

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MIFFS WOMEN IN AG (WIA) FARM DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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SOUTH LANSING FARMERS MARKET

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THREAD CREEK FARM

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TITUS FARMS

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TRILLIUM WOOD FARM

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UHLIANUKS SPECIALTIES FROM THE FARM

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WESTWIND FARM

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WINDEMERE FARM

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ZUMO ECO FARM

FOOD HUBS 28

FLINT FRESH FOOD HUB

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ALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER VEGGIE BOX

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MARJIE'S GLUTEN FREE PANTRY

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SIMPLY FRESH MARKET

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THE LOCAL GROCER

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THE OLD TOWN GENERAL STORE

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CRUST – A BAKING CO.

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FOSTORIA BREAD FACTORY

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INGHAM, LIVINGSTON, SHIAWASSEE & GENESSEE COUNTIES FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS ALLEN FARMERS MARKET

 517-999-3911  allenneighborhoodcenter.org/food/market  1611 E Kalamazoo Street, Lansing

RESTAURANTS GRAND BLANC CITY FARMERS MARKET

BEE WISE FARMS

 810-694-1118  cityofgrandblanc.com/news/farmersmarket  Grand Blvd., Grand Blanc

BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET

 517-231-2240  grazingfields.com  1300 Mt Hope Hwy, Charlotte

 517-492-7474  beewisefarms.com  703 S Francis Ave, Lansing

 810-955-1471  brightoncoc.org  200 N First Street, Brighton (Municipal Parking Lot)

EAST LANSING FARMERS MARKET

 517-319-6823  cityofeastlansing.com/farmersmarket  280 Valley Court, East Lansing

EASTERN INGHAM FARMERS MARKET

 517-525-5293  McCormick Park, Williamston

ELEMENTAL FOODS

 248-854-9704  elementalfoodsinc.com  8361 N. Clio Road, Mount Morris

FARM & FOREST

 248-225-8076  1270 Hagadorn Road, Mason

FLINT FARMERS MARKET

 810-232-1399  flintfarmersmarket.com  300 East First Street, Flint

GRAZING FIELDS FARM

HILLCREST FARMS

 517-455-6580  5858 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton Rapids

HUFFMAN'S HOMESTEAD

 810-447-0024  huffmanshomestead.com  10374 Lennon Road, Swartz Creek

LAETUS PULLUS FARM

 517-755-8572  laetuspullusfarm.com  Beardslee Road, Perry

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET

 517-853-4600  meridian.mi.us/visitors/things-to-do/tryour-farmers-market  5151 Marsh Road, Okemos

MIFFS WOMEN IN AG (WIA) FARM DEVELOPMENT CENTER

 miffs.org/services/farming_centers/ wia_farm_development_center  Genesys Health System/ Health Park Campus, Grand Blanc

SOUTH LANSING FARMERS MARKET

 517-374-5700  southlansing.org  800 W Barnes Ave, Lansing

THREAD CREEK FARM

 810-694-4335  3305 East Hill Road, Grand Blanc

TITUS FARMS

 517-910-3002  titusfarms.com  3765 Meridian Road, Leslie

TRILLIUM WOOD FARM

 517-655-4555  trilliumwoodfarm.com  1585 Frost Road, Williamston

UHLIANUKS SPECIALTIES FROM THE FARM

RED HAVEN FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT

 517-679-6309  eatredhaven.com  4480 S Hagadorn Road, Okemos

THE LAUNDRY

 810-629-8852  lunchandbeyond.com  125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton

FOOD HUBS FLINT FRESH FOOD HUB  810-618-5293  flintfresh.org  3325 East Court Street, Flint

ALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER VEGGIE BOX

 allenneighborhoodcenter.org/veggie-box  1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing

 810-688-4034  3781 Hutchinson Road, North Branch

RETAIL STORES

WESTWIND FARM

MARJIE'S GLUTEN FREE PANTRY

 810-701-8151  westwindmilling.com  11487 Reid Road, Swartz Creek

 810-714-0959  marjiespantry.com  106 S Leroy Street, Fenton

WINDEMERE FARM

SIMPLY FRESH MARKET

 517-204-3682  windemerefarm.net  13859 S Colby Road, Perry

ZUMO ECO FARM

 517-488-7144  zumoecofarm.org  5070 Zimmer Road, Williamston

 810-360-4292  simplyfreshmarket.com  9984 E Grand River Ave, Brighton

THE LOCAL GROCER

 810-285-9900  601 Martin L King Ave, Flint

THE OLD TOWN GENERAL STORE  517-487-6847  oldtown-generalstore.com  408 E Grand River Ave, Lansing

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS CRUST – A BAKING CO.

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 810-629-8882  crustandbeyond.com  104 W Caroline Street, Fenton

FOSTORIA BREAD FACTORY  416 August Drive, Fostoria

HAPPY GIRL GRANOLA  989-494-0046  happygirlgranola.com  821 W Main Street, Owosso

MORE L OC A L FOOD & FA RMING PA R T NERS Almar Orchards

Clear Creek

Flushing

Eaton Rapids

Applegarth Honey

Clearview Orchards

Bailey GREENhouse & Urban Farm

Country Mill Farms

Fowlerville

East Lansing

Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga Onondaga

Black Oak Farm Break O' Day Farm Webberville

Brines Farm

St Johns

Davison Farmers Market Degroot's Strawberries Gregory

Webberville

Chapman Family Farm

Downtown Owosso Farmers Market

Stockbridge

Chessfrog Farms

Howell

Crosby Mint Farm

Diederich's Berry & Produce Farm

Whitmore Lake

Circle W Ranch

Charlotte

Davison

Byron

Flint

Haslett

Owosso

Eaton Rapids Medical Center Farmer's Market Eaton Rapids

Family Circle Centennial Farm

Howell's Sunday Farmers Market

Fenton Farmers Market

Kern Road Farm

Stockbridge

Fenton

Firesign Family Farm Whitmore Lake

Full Circle Organic Farms Howell

Gruber's Farm Williamston

Hay Creek Heritage Farm Pinckney

Hazen's Farm Howell

Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery Onondaga

Honest Eats Farm Stockbridge

Howell

Fowlerville

Lake Divide Farm Stockbridge

Linden Farmers Market Linden

Little Flint Farm Flint

Magnolia Farms Lansing

McCallum Orchard and Cider Mill Jeddo

Michigan State University Student Organic Farm

Noka Homestead

Stone E River Ranch

Owosso Organics

Stone Hedge Farm

Owosso Original Farmers Market

Stony Creek Farm

Gregory

Owosso

Owosso

Peckham Farms Lansing

Porter's Orchard Goodrich

Raindance Organic Farm Whitmore Lake

Red House Ranch Swartz Creek

Renegade Acres Howell

Roeske Farms

Holt

Hartland

New Day Gardens

Spicer Orchards

Flushing

Eagle

Mason

Mayville

Swallowtail Farm Mason

Ten Hens Farm Bath

The Feral Field Lansing

Urbandale Farm Lansing

Van Dyk Farms Imlay City

Weekly Greens CSA Flint

Zatkovich Pastures Stockbridge

Fenton

TESTIMONIALS

We can’t keep the magazine stocked at our restaurant it goes so fast; people see what farms we’re affiliated with because of the branding and seek us out for that reason. Now farmers approach us more to get on board. It truly helps that TLD is recognized throughout Michigan and tourists see it, and seek it out when looking where to spend their money. I find myself wanting more branding opportunities with TLD to advance that.

I personally love the idea that it also opens the door for me, as a restaurant and small business owner, to buy more local.

Taste the Local Difference provides a rich source of information for both Michigan market-goers, vendors, and staff alike. This publication is jampacked with a wide variety of articles including recipes, business and organization spotlight pieces, directory information for local farms, businesses and CSAs, advertisement opportunities for local businesses, historical pieces and so much more!

TLD helps spread the word about local food systems in an entertaining and visually appealing format—a feat that is by no means easy, and is immeasurably helpful to the farm to table movement.

–ERIC PETERSON Head Chef at The Fresh Palate, Alpena

–RENEE HENRY Assistant Market Manager Ann Arbor Farmers Market

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SPRING RECIPE

Per fec t sprin g appeti ze r w h en Michig an a spa r a gus is fresh and te nder!

DIRECTIONS

Asparagus &

R I B E Y E

R O L L A T I N I

SAMUEL BOYCE & ANDREW SERENO

MI Fresh Forage / Ann Arbor

INGREDIENTS Ribeye or similar quality steaks (around 4 lbs total) 18 stalks of asparagus ½ tsp minced garlic Salt & pepper Small shish kabob skewers Serves 12 as an appetizer

Cut each steak in half lengthwise and trim the fat from each piece (cutting off the connective tissue makes flattening the steaks much easier). Season the top of each piece with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ tsp of pepper, and ½ tsp minced garlic.

Use a meat tenderizer to gently pound and flatten steaks until less than ¼ inch thick. Be careful not to pound too thin, or wrapping becomes difficult as steak will fall apart. Each piece of steak should end up about 2-3 inches wide and 6 to 8 inches long.

After pounding each steak flat, flip steak over and place 3 spears of trimmed asparagus such that each end sticks out either side of the steak by 2 inches.

Roll from one end to the other as tightly as possible. Steak will overlap itself several times, which helps hold everything together.

Secure with small shish kabob skewers going through the rollatini.

Grill on extremely hot grill for 1-2 minutes per side keeping an eye not to burn the beef. High heat is essential as it provides a fantastic flavor on the beef, and cooks the asparagus just enough that it still retains its crunch!

Allow to cool for 1 or 2 minutes, then carefully slice on a bias each piece in two. Serve with the steak side down on a platter with asparagus tips facing upward.

Beer, Cider, Spirits & Wine GENESEE COUNTY Fenton Winery and Brewery Lynchpin Beer Company Redline Brewing Company Redwoods Steakhouse Tenacity Brewing

INGHAM COUNTY

OAKLAND COUNTY

WASHTENAW COUNTY

Ascension Brewing Company Axle Brewing Company B. Nektar Meadery Black Lotus Brewing Co. Cellarman’s CJ’s Brewing Company Draught Horse Brewery  DRAFTING TABLE

MACOMB COUNTY

734 Brewing Company Ann Arbor Distilling Company Arbor Brewing Company Brewpub - Ann Arbor Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery - Ypsilanti Biercamp  BLØM MEADWORKS

Bad Brewing Company BREWING COMPANY Eaglemonk Pub and Brewery Exferimentation Brewing Ellison Brewery + Spirits Farmington Brewing Company Lansing Brewing Company Filmore 13 Brewery Midtown Brewing Company Griffin Claw Brewing Company Old Nation Brewing Company  HOMEGROWN Ozone’s Brewhouse BREWING COMPANY Jolly Pumpkin - Royal Oak Kickstand Brewing Company Lily’s Seafood Grill and 127 Brewing Brewery Motor City Gas Albion Malleable Brewing Company North Center Brewing Company Chateau Aéronautique Winery Northern Oak Brewery Cherry Creek Old School Parker’s Hilltop Brewery House Winery River’s Edge Brewing Company Grand River Brewery & Distillery River Rouge Brewing Company Ironbark Brewing Company Roak Brewing Co. Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Rochester Mills Beer Winery and Brewery Company Poison Frog Brewery Royal Oak Brewery Sandhill Crane Vineyards Rustic Leaf Brewing Tootsie’s Brewery Schramm’s Mead Third Monk Brewing Company Urbanrest Brewing Company Valentine Distilling Black Fire Winery Witch's Hat Brewing Cotton Brewing Company Woodward Avenue Brewers Ferndale Flying Otter Winery Pentamere Winery Tecumseh Brewing Company

Blue Tractor Brewery Chelsea Alehouse Brewery  CULTIVATE COFFEE

AND TAPHOUSE Edelbrau Brewing Company Grizzly Peak Brewing Company HOMES Brewery Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery Ann Arbor Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen- Dexter Original Gravity Brewing Company Pileated Brewing Company Pointless Brewery and Theater Salt Springs Brewery Stony Lake Brewing Co. Townies Brewery Ugly Dog Distillery Unity Vibrations Wolverine State Brewing Co. Ypsi Alehouse

JACKSON COUNTY

LENAWEE COUNTY

genesee SHIAWASSEE macomb oakland

LIVINGSTON COUNTY Aberrant Ales Block Brewing Company Brewery Becker Eternity Brewing Company

Ingham

jackson

Baffin Brewing Company Blakes Cider and Winery Brooks Brewing Brown Iron Brewhouse Dragonmead Brewery Falling Down Beer Company Filipo Marc Winery Great Baraboo Brewing Company Kuhnhenn Brewing Co. Sage Creek Winery Sherwood Brewing Company Superior Lakes Village Winery Washington Street Wine House Westview Orchards & Winery Youngblood Vineyard

Wayne County Atwater Brewing Co. Batch Brewing Co. Brew Detroit Canton Brew Works CJs Brewing Company Dearborn Brewing Detroit Beer Co. Detroit City Distillery Detroit Vineyards Downey Brewing Co. Eastern Market Brewing Co. Fort Street Brewery Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery Liberty Street Brewing Co. Motor City Brewing Works North Center Brewing Company Rusted Crow Distillery Two James Spirits

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SEASONAL GUIDE

FRUIT

SPRING MAR

APR

Summer MAY

JUN

JUL

APPLES APRICOTS

JUL

BL ACKBERRIES BLUEBERRIES

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CANTALOUPE CHERRIES

JUL

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GRAPES

SEP

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JUL

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PLUMS

AUG

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JUL

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JUL

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MAY

SASK ATOONS STRAWBERRIES WATERMELON

NOV

AUG AUG

RHUBARB

JAN

SEP

PEARS

RASPBERRIES

DEC

AUG SEP

PEACHES

NOV

AUG

CRANBERRIES

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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

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SEP

OCT

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OCT

NOV

OCT

NOV

CABBAGE

JUL

AUG

CARROTS

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

CAULIFLOWER

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

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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

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GREEN BEANS

JUL

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SEP

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

JUN

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HOOP

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OCT

SEP

OCT

SEP

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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

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JUL

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WINTER SQUASH SWEET POTATOES TOMATOES TURNIPS

HOOP MAY

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HOOP

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BEETS

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

DEC

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Find a Farm ers M arket near you !

COMMUNIT Y

Farmers Markets

The beautiful community markets throughout small towns and cities where farmers sell fresh produce direct to consumers and specialty producers vend their locally made goods.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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

 FARMERS MARKETS AT THE CAPITAL July 25, Aug 22, Sept 19: Th (9 AM–2 PM)  

Holt Farmers Market

Jan–Dec: Sa (9 AM–2 PM) May–Sept: F (2–6 PM)   

Mason Area Farmers Market Jul–Sept: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)

GENESEE COUNTY  CITY OF GRAND BLANC FARMERS MARKET May–Oct: Su (10 AM–3 PM)   

Davison Farmers Market

Year Round: T, Th, Sa (8 AM–6 PM)

Fenton Farmers Market June–Sept: Th (5–8 PM)  

 FLINT FARMERS MARKET Year Round: T, Th (9 AM–6 PM), Sa (8 AM–5 PM)    

Flint Fresh Mobile Farmers Market

Visit our Facebook for hours  

Linden Farmers Market July–Aug: W (5–8 PM)  

Vienna Township Farm and Arts Market June–Oct: S (9 AM–4 PM)

INGHAM COUNTY  ALLEN FARMERS MARKET May–Oct: W (2:30–7 PM)     

 EAST LANSING FARMERS MARKET

June–Oct: Su (10 AM–2 PM)  

 EASTERN INGHAM FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: Su (10 AM–2 PM)  

 MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: W, Sa (8 AM–2 PM)    

Open Air Market of Stockbridge

May–Oct: F (4–7 PM)

 SOUTH LANSING FARMERS MARKET June–Oct: Th (3–7 PM)    

JACKSON COUNTY Friends of Walker Tavern Farmers Market (in Brooklyn) May-Oct: Su (10 AM–2 PM)

Grass Lake Farmers Market May–Oct: W (4–7 PM)  

Grand River Farmers Market–Downtown Jackson May–Oct: Tu, F, Sa (9 AM–2 PM)    

Green Market at Allegiance Health

Jan–Dec: Th (9 AM–2 PM)    

LENAWEE COUNTY Adrian Farmers Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)   

Clinton Farmers Market June–Sept: Sa (8–11 AM) 

Tecumseh Farmers Market at The Market on Evans May–Oct: Sa (9 AM –1 PM)

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LIVINGSTON COUNTY  BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET May–Sept: Sa (8 AM–1 PM) 

Green Oak Farmers Market and Community Market May–Oct: Su (10 AM–3 PM) 

Hartland Farmers Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)

Howell’s Sunday Farmers Market

May–Oct: Su (9 AM–2 PM)  

Howell Winter Farmers Market

Nov–Mar: Su (10 AM–2 PM)

OAKLAND COUNTY Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Farmers Market June–Oct: Th (8 AM–2 PM)    

 BIRMINGHAM FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: Su (9 AM–2 PM)

City of Walled Lake Farmers Market

May–Oct: W (9 AM–2 PM) 

Clarkston Area Farmers Market

June–Oct: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)

 CLAWSON

FARMERS MARKET

May–Sept: Su (9 AM–1 PM) June–Sept: W (3–7 PM)

 DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER FARMERS MARKET May-Oct: Sa (8 AM–1 PM)    

 FARMINGTON FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET May-Nov: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)

Franklin Farmers Market (on the Green) June–Oct: Su (11 AM–3 PM)

Milford Farmers Market May–Oct: Th (3–8 PM)  

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 OAKLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

May–Dec: T, Th, Sa (7 AM–1:30 PM) Jan–April: Sa (7 AM–1:30 PM)    

 OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET

June–Sept: W (9 AM–1 PM) 

 ROYAL OAK FARMERS MARKET

Jan–Dec: Sa (7 AM–1 PM) May–Dec: F (7 AM–1 PM)  

South Lyon Farmers & Artisan Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–2 PM) 

 TROY FARMERS MARKET June–Oct: F (3–7 PM)

MACOMB COUNTY  DODGE PARK FARMERS MARKET June–Oct: Th (3–8 PM)  

Mt. Clemens Farmers Market May–Nov: F, Sa (7 AM–1 PM)    

Mount Clemens Downtown Farmers Market July–Sept: W (1–5 PM)    

 NEW BALTIMORE FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: Su (9 AM–2 PM)  

Shelby Farmers Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)

St. Clair Shores Farmers Market

May 21, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24: Su (8 AM–1 PM)

Warren Farmers Market

May–Oct: Su (9:30 AM–2:30 PM)    

WAYNE COUNTY

MONROE COUNTY Bedford Farmers Market May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)    

 MONROE FARMERS MARKET

Year Round: Sa (7 AM-12 PM) June-Sept: Tu (3–7 PM)    

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY Durand Union Station Farmers Market

May–Oct: W (9 AM–3 PM)

Laingsburg Farmers Market June–Oct: W (4–7 PM)

Downtown Owosso Farmers Market

May–Oct: Sa (8 AM–1 PM)    

Owosso Original Farmers Market

May–Oct: Sa (8 AM–1 PM)

WASHTENAW COUNTY  ANN ARBOR: COBBLESTONE FARMERS MARKET May–Oct: Tu (4–7 PM)  

 ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET

May–Dec: W & Sa (7 AM–3 PM) Jan–April: Sa (8 AM–3 PM)    

Ann Arbor: St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor

Year Round: W (11 AM–1 PM)

Ann Arbor: Westside Farmers Market June–Sept: Th (3–7 PM)    

 CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: W (2–6 PM)

Sa (8 AM–12 PM) Nov–Mar: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)     

 DEXTER

FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: Sa (8 AM–1 PM) Tu (2–6 PM)  

 DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET May–Oct: F (3–7 PM)  

 MANCHESTER

FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: Th (3:30–7 PM)  

Milan Farmers & Artisan Market

June–Oct: F (5–8 PM)

 PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET June–Oct: Th (2–6 PM)  

 SALINE FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Saline May–Oct: 1st Sa (8 AM–12 PM) — Liberty School Oct–Apr: 1st Sa (9 AM–12 PM)    

Webster Farmers Market

June–Oct: Su (12–3 PM) except 3rd Sunday Nov–May: Su (11:30 AM–3 PM) 2nd and 4th Sundays

 YPSILANTI FARMERS MARKETS

Ypsilanti Farmers Marketplace May–Dec: Tu (3–7 PM) Jan–April: 2nd & 4th Tu (3–7 PM) — Depot Town May–Oct: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)      

Banglatown Farmers Market

June–Oct: Su (10 AM–3 PM) 

 BELLEVILLE FARMERS MARKET

June–Sept: M (4–7:30 PM) 

Brightmoor Farmers and Artisans Market June–Sep: F (4–7 PM)  

 CANTON FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: Su (9 AM–1 PM)    

CHASS Mercado

June–Oct: Th (9 AM–1 PM)   

City of Melvindale DDA Farmers Market June–Oct: W (3–7 PM)  

Corktown Farmers Market May–Oct: Th (4–7 PM)  

 DEARBORN FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET June–Oct: Fr (2–7 PM)    

Downtown Allen Park Farmers Market June–Oct: F (3–7 PM)

D-Town Farm Stand

June–Sept: Sa (9 AM–12 PM) Su (10 AM–12 PM)  

 EASTERN MARKET CORPORATION

Year Round: Tu (9 AM–3 PM) Sa (6 AM–4 PM)     

 HOPE VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET June–Sept: W (3–7 PM) 

Inkster Farmers Market June–Sept: W (4–7 PM)     

 LINCOLN PARK FARMERS MARKET

June–Oct: Su (11 AM–4 PM)    

Livonia Farmers Market July–Oct: Sa (9 AM–2 PM)

Meldrum Fresh Market Farm Stand May–Nov: Th (11 AM–2 PM)    

Northville Farmers Market May–Oct: Th (8 AM–3 PM)

Northwest Detroit Farmers Market

June–Oct: Th (3–7 PM)    

Oakland Avenue Farmers Market

June–Oct: Sa (11 AM–4 PM)   

 PLYMOUTH FARMERS MARKET

May–Oct: Sa (7:30 AM–12:30 PM)

Romulus Farmers Market June–Sept: W (11 AM–4 PM) 

Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market

June–Oct: Tu (3–6 PM)   

Taylor Farmers Market June–Aug: F (12–6 PM)   

Eastern Market Farm Stand

 SNAP

June-Oct: See easternmarket.com for more information    

 WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FARMERS MARKET

 Double Up Food Bucks

Grosse Pointe Park Market

Westland Farmers and Artisan Market

PAYMENT OPTIONS

 WIC Project FRESH  Senior Project FRESH

June–Sept: Sa (9 AM–1 PM)

June–Oct: W (11 AM–4 PM)    

May–Oct: Th (3–7 PM)    

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FA L L R E C I P E

WI LD FORAG ED M A ITAKE SAMUEL BOYCE & ANDREW SERENO

MI Fresh Forage / Ann Arbor

with Tarragon Beurre Blanc

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1 lb maitake mushrooms

First, add 2 Tbsp of butter to saute pan and turn heat on to high. As soon as butter starts to brown add maitake and saute until golden brown. Remove from pan, and set aside.

1 tsp dried tarragon 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper, or to taste 4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces and chilled 2 Tbsp butter ½ lb pappardelle or other desired pasta

Start boiling a pot of water for pasta using 4 quarts water and a pinch of salt.

Simmer wine, vinegar, and shallot in a medium saucepan over medium heat until liquid is syrupy and reduced to around ½ cup, about 8 minutes. Add cream, salt, tarragon and white pepper and simmer 1 minute. Reduce heat to moderately low and add a few tablespoons butter, whisking constantly. Add remaining butter a few pieces at a time, whisking constantly and adding new pieces before previous ones have completely liquefied (the sauce should maintain consistency of hollandaise), lifting pan from heat occasionally to cool mixture.

Remove from heat, then season to taste with salt and pepper and pour sauce through a chinois to remove shallots.

When pasta is cooked, add sauteed maitake and pour beurre blanc over both the pasta and mushrooms. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

May be garnished lightly with lemon zest, or finely minced chives

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Despite decades of history that have intervened, much of Brightmoor today echoes with its agrarian past. Food grows throughout the neighborhood.

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DETROIT NICK JONES Metro Detroit Local Food Coordinator

BRIGHTMOOR SEEDS A GREENER FUTURE Ten years since the Brightmoor Farmway was established, the neighborhood continues to innovate

One hundred years ago, farmland stretched along the banks of the River Rouge and across what is now northwest Detroit. The neighborhood of Brightmoor was annexed by the city in 1925, and low-cost homes were built there for workers migrating from southern states.

Brightmoor bears the struggle of Detroit more than most neighborhoods. The area that was once home to 35,000 residents now is home to only 12,000. Those who remained have watched as public schools and parks were defunded, and grocery stores and businesses were shuttered.

More than a third of households live below the poverty line, and all suffer from poor amenities and a high crime rate.

Despite decades of history that have intervened, much of Brightmoor today echoes with its agrarian past. Food grows throughout the neighborhood, especially along The Brightmoor Farmway which was established 10 years ago.

In vacant lots, there are now gardens, hoophouses, chickens, and goats. Robust sugar maples dot the spaces between standing houses. Every spring, neighbors work together to tap the trees and boil their sap into syrup.

The Brightmoor Artisans Collective, with its brightly-painted storefront on Fenkell Avenue, is a meeting place for the farmers, gardeners, and eaters of the neighborhood.

The collective’s cafe serves affordablypriced soups and sandwiches made with local ingredients. Behind the counter, a commercial kitchen is available for rent to

chefs and entrepreneurs. Plus,the collective hosts cooking classes, a farmers market, and free wellness and creativity programs for all ages.

At the weekly farmers market, prices are kept lower than at nearby suburban markets. “If you're growing in this neighborhood,” says director Brittany Bradd. “It’s only appropriate to make the food available to neighbors at an equitable price.”

Outside organizations are beginning to invest in Brightmoor’s local food community. A few blocks north, The Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning, and Innovation, a research center led by Michigan State University Extension, brings together Detroiters and university researchers. Their focus of study is urban farming and its potential to address economic, ecological and public health concerns.

L'Oreal Hawkes-Williams is a Brightmoor-based gardener and activist with Voices for Earth Justice. She sees growing food as the first step in creating a stronger, healthier, more sustainable community. “It's not the planting or the weeding. It's something that happens when you're engaged in the experience, when your hands are in the soil and you're working together.”

The people of Brightmoor are working together. Despite the challenges of the past and present, they are planting seeds and grafting new growth to old roots. In Brightmoor, local food is the future.

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ROOTED IN DETROIT

CREATING A COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM AMY KURAS Policy Specialist at Detroit Food Policy Council

Rooted in Detroit, the Detroit Food Policy Council (DFPC) unites people throughout the food system toward the goal of a just, sustainable, equitable food system for the city of Detroit.

The DFPC is a 21-member implementation, monitoring and advocacy body made up of representatives from city government, higher education, Detroit public schools, urban agriculture, farmer’s markets, institutional food, and more.

“Our role as a convener is one of the most important aspects of our work,” says Winona Bynum, RD, PMP, executive director of the DFPC. “The food system is complex, and we provide the space where everyone can come to the table and address common goals and challenges.”

In 2009, the DFPC began and it hired its first staff in 2011.

Today, two committees, education and engagement and research and policy, drive the day-to-day work of the staff.

Most recently, the DFPC’s projects include: advocating for a simplified process for hopeful growers to access land in the city, educating the community about the importance of the food system, managing food waste, and meeting with other food policy councils in Michigan.

To encourage better quality offerings at the neighborhood grocery stores in Detroit, the DFPC brings together retailers, the city’s health department, academic researchers for The Great Grocery Store Coalition, a project spearheaded by the DFPC. During fall 2018, they held several focus groups across the city to hear from residents about where they frequented and why. They will take that information to determine a set of criteria to evaluate stores to designate “Great Grocery Stores,” encourage neighborhoods shoppers to “vote with their wallets” and patronize those stores that are best meeting the community’s needs.

“Over and over again, our research has shown that food access is the most pressing issue facing Detroiters when it comes to the food system,” says education and engagement manager, Kibibi Blount-Dorn, staff lead on the project.

“Having quality grocery stores right in their neighborhoods can go a long way to alleviate that problem.”

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WINTER RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2 lb baby beets 1 large head fennel Small bunch cilantro (leaves picked) 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seed

BEET BRAISE 2 juicy oranges 2 Tbsp mirin (a Japanese rice wine) 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1.5 inch ginger root, peeled and sliced thinly 3 cloves garlic smashed slightly

Ginger-Citrus

Roasted Baby Beets

GINGER-MISO SAUCE

DIRECTIONS

1/8 cup lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon peel

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Select and wash a 2 lb mixture of baby golden and/or red beets.

Remove tops and reserve for another use.

1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 Tbsp yellow miso paste 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons water or more to thin to a consistency of a thick dressing

Place beets in a roasting pan with juice from the oranges and all the other braise ingredients. The liquid should cover all but the top 1/3 of the beets, so choose a roasting pan small enough to allow this. Cover the pan with foil and roast beets for 30-50 minutes checking for tenderness with a fork. Once tender, remove from oven. Allow to cool until you can handle the beets and use your hands or a kitchen rag to rub off the beet skin.

Make sauce while the beets cook: place all ingredients in a blender or blend with an immersion wand. Add the soy sauce one teaspoon at a time—depending on how salty it is, you may want to add more or less.

AF TER BEETS & SAUCE ARE COMPLETE Core the head of fennel and cut into thick wedges. Heat a 10 inch cast iron pan to medium high with 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil.

Once hot, add fennel, sprinkle with salt and cook without moving until caramelized on one side. Add peeled beets to the pan and allow the pan to return to a medium high temperature. Allow beet to begin to blister slightly, then add the ginger miso sauce to the pan. Toss all the ingredients in the sauce and allow it to cook on high heat until it becomes aromatic and slightly thickened (1-3 minutes).

Remove the pan from the flame. Crack black pepper over the beets and fennel.

Serve warm on its own, over a salad of arugula and spinach or perhaps with quinoa and baked tofu. Garnish with cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

ALISON HEERES

Coriander Farm and Kitchen / Detroit

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W HAT’S OLD IS NEW:

edible FLOWERS inspire a new palate while honoring old traditions ERICA BLOOM Growing Hope

EDIBLE FLOWERS

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 Guerilla 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.”

“COOKING WITH FLOWERS IS SOMETHING MUCH MORE THAN AESTHETICS, IT’S A CONNECTION TO THE PLANT AND THE PERSON WHO PICKED THE FLOWER BY HAND.” MEIKO KRISHOK, co-founder of Detroit’s Guerilla Foods and mobile restaurant, The Pink Flamingo

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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.

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.

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.

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

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 313-427-0443  SW corner of Fort Street & Southfield Road, Lincoln Park

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While in graduate school, a professor told me that I was “fixated on food” and that social work had more serious issues to address. I respectfully disagreed. Thankfully, I was not dissuaded from examining issues of food justice and sovereignty. Since that time, my passion and commitment to a more equitable food system has only grown. For the past several years, I have coordinated Sacred Roots, a food sovereignty initiative at American Indian Health & Family Services in southwest Detroit.

But what is food sovereignty and why does it matter?

Who decides how your food is produced and distributed? Who determines wages of laborers and the value of our food? What are the rights of undocumented workers? Who has access to land and water? Who gets approved for start-up loans? Who determines whether the food you can access is appropriate for your culture, religion, lifestyle, and health? Are these decisions made by farmers, restaurant workers, or the consumer—or by large businesses and multinational corporations?

These are the questions that food sovereignty looks to answer—and the answers are critical issues of human rights.

As an indigenous woman, nutrition educator, grower, and community organizer—it has become quite clear to me what happens when people lose access to land, food, and lifeways.

Colonization is a classic example of the concentration of power and how much damage is done when people are removed from the decision-making process. For hundreds of years, indigenous people have been forcibly removed from their homelands and pushed to assimilate into mainstream society. As a part of colonization, indigenous people were separated from traditional foodways and forced into mainstream labor and society. While some would be more comfortable believing these injustices are old history, these policies left deep disparities in community health, suppressed local economies, and impoverished generations.

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These are now contemporary battles for our human rights to be recognized.

The term food sovereignty was first coined in 1996 by La Via Campesina—a global coalition representing small-scale, women, and indigenous growers. The international food sovereignty movement defends the rights of the people who produce, distribute, and consume the food to determine the policies and conditions that shape the global food system. At its heart, food sovereignty shifts decision-making power from food giants to everyday people—making the food system more equitable and democratic.

Overtime, industrial agriculture and multinational companies have concentrated the decision-making power, land, and wealth within the global food system. As these industries maximize profit and production, it has become increasingly difficult for everyday people to make a living wage, access or maintain land ownership, and for all communities to access healthy culturallyappropriate foods. It’s a narrow viewpoint to boil these issues down to solely economic concerns, because for millions of everyday people, these struggles are core to their survival and human rights.

People don’t need to be saved or rescued, they need the world to acknowledge their rights, collective power, and expertise. The food sovereignty movement recognizes the dignity and worth of everyday people, our labor, and the essential roles that we play in our food system. But if we want to reap the rewards of self-governance, then we need to take on the responsibility of governing. We have to create a shared vision of the future, make plans, and work together to build the life we want.

Shiloh Maples is the Program Manager for Food Sovereignty & Wellness Initiatives at American Indian Health & Family Services in southwest Detroit. She has a passion for heritage foods and strives to preserve them by sharing recipes, stories, and saving seeds. Learn more about her organization at www.aihfs.org.

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COBBLESTONE 4 pm – 7 pm

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MANCHESTER 3:30 pm – 7 pm

DIXBORO 3 pm – 7 pm

DEXTER 2 pm – 6 pm

CHELSEA 1 pm – 5 pm

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VETERAN OWNED FARMS

UPPER PENINSULA  BEE WISE FARMS NORTH Newberry / Army

 DP EQUINE MANURE COMPOSTING Sault Ste. Marie / Marines

 HAPPY DAY FARM

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

NW MICHIGAN

MID MICHIGAN

SE MICHIGAN

 ALICE'S IRIS FARM

 BEE WISE FARMS

 CHESSFROG FARMS

 ARDENCAPLE FARM HIGHLAND HOPS

 BREAK O' DAY FARM

 GRIMA FAMILY FARMS

 COUNTRY MILL FARMS

 HAPPY LITTLE GREENS FARM

 HILLCREST FARMS

 HUFFMAN'S HOMESTEAD

Mancelona / Air Force

Levering / Navy

 BROWN ACRES 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

Eaton Rapids / Army

 REEVES BLUEBERRY FARM Ithaca / Air Force

Genesee / Marines Gregory

Genesee / Navy

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

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T H E FA R M AT S T. J O E ' S

Healing from within EMMA BEAUCHAMP,

Communications Manager

Located on the sprawling lawn of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, the Farm at St. Joe’s features 3 full-sized hoophouses brimming with 53 different fruits and vegetables. Last year, 9,316 pounds of harvested produce were distributed among patients, the hospital cafeteria, to area food banks, as well as sold at the in-hospital farmers market and to the farm share members. The Farm is a hub that connects the health system to the community and is truly an embodiment of the health system's commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.

THE FARM AT ST. JOE'S  734-712-HOOP (4667)  stjoefarm.wordpress.com  St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, hospital lobby HOURS: 11 AM–1 PM, every Wedesday

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Started in 2010, the Farm's mission is to "grow a healthy community by empowering people through food, education and relationships.” Farm manager, Amanda Sweetman, likes to say that "we join people on their path to better health."

Since 2015, the Farm has provided an innovative farm share program, originally to supply fresh vegetables to the medical residents on a weekly basis. Four years later, over 18 farms participate in a 38 week long farm share program to fill the demand of both hospital staff and the

public. In 2018, 38 families experiencing food insecurity were provided free produce through this program.

The Farm at St. Joe’s offers a space for growth for everyone. During the summer, it hosts a full-day camp where students learn about the relationship between healthy food and healthy bodies. The on-site teaching kitchen allows for a casual learning space regarding better eating for all ages. For many patients of the hospital, the Farm is also used as part of the therapy process, with an entire hoophouse dedicated to being clinically accessible and as a place to heal.

Sweetman says, “The Farm is not just a space for health education, but a way for the hospital to live out its mission as a transformative, healing presence in the community.”

Interested in a seasonal farm share with the Farm at St. Joes? Learn more at stjoefarm.wordpress.com. Or shop at their weekly farmers market in the hospital’s main lobby every Wednesday from 11am-1pm.

CSA Farms Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms provide seasonal subscriptions to food raised on their farms. Typically shares are paid for up front, when farmer costs are high and the CSA shareholder receives fresh veggies on a weekly basis throughout the season.

GENESEE COUNTY Flint Fresh Veggie Box

Upland Hills Farm CSA

Stony Creek Farm

MACOMB COUNTY

Weekly Greens CSA  WESTWIND FARM

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livingston

INGHAM COUNTY  ALLEN MARKETPLACE

VEGGIE BOX

CBI Giving Tree jackson

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Ham Sweet Farm Highwater Farms  HILLCREST FARM

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monroe

 TWO HOUNDS FARM

Monroe Family Organics MSU Student Organic Farm The Feral Field (flowers)  TITUS FARMS

Wildflower Eco Farm

JACKSON COUNTY Frog Holler Organic Farm Honest Eats Farm Lake Divide Farm  PREGITZER FARM MARKET

Stella Matinua Two Track Acres

LENAWEE COUNTY  KAPNICK ORCHARDS

Prochaska Farms The Justice Homestead

LIVINGSTON COUNTY Hay Creek Heritage Farm

OAKLAND COUNTY Root to Rise Farm Root Revival Acres Sunshine Meadows Farm  TOLLGATE FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER

Cold Frame Farm Country Roots Farm RC Organic Farms

MONROE COUNTY  GOETZ GREENHOUSE

Jentzen Farms Zilke Vegetable Farm

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY Owosso Organics

WASHTENAW COUNTY Brines Farm Community Farm of Ann Arbor Farmer Awad’s Urban Farm Green Things Farm  JACOB’S FRESH FARM Marilla Field and Flora (flowers) Noka Homestead Old Pine Farm Our Family Farm Raindance Organic Farm Skinny Farm of Scio Steinhauser Farms  TANTRE FARM  THE FARM AT ST. JOES  THE LAND LOOM Whitney Farmstead

WAYNE COUNTY  CITY COMMONS CSA

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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

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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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INDEX 10 Cents a Meal.................................................. 20 127 Brewing........................................................33 734 Brewing Company........................................33 Abby's Acres........................................................ 19 Aberrant Ales.......................................................33 Access of West Michigan.................................... 61 Adrian Farmers Market....................................... 37 Agricole Farm Stop.........................................17, 19 Alber Orchard and Cider Mill.........................19, 26 Albion Farmers Market........................................ 19 Albion Malleable Brewing Company....... 17, 19, 33 Alice's Iris Farm................................................... 57 Allen Farmers Market..............................29, 30, 37 Allen Marketplace Veggie Box............................. 59 Allen Neighborhood Center Veggie Box........29, 30 Almar Orchards................................................... 31 Altermatt Farms.................................................. 52 Ambassador Fridge.........................................9, 52 American Fifth Spirits.........................................33 American Indian Health & Family Services.........55 Ancona Farms....................................................... 9 Ann Arbor Distilling Company.............................33 Ann Arbor Farmers Market..................... 17, 18, 37 Ann Arbor Seed Company..............................17, 18 Apparatus Room, The...................................49, 51 Applegarth Honey................................................ 31 Arbor Brewing Company.....................................33 Arbor Teas......................................................17, 19 Ardencaple Farm - Highland Hops...................... 57 Argus Farm Stop - Liberty..............................17, 19 Argus Farm Stop - Packard............................17, 19 Artesian Farms................................................9, 52 Ascension Brewing Company.............................33 Ashton Orchards...........................................49, 50 Atwater Brewing Co............................................33 Avalon International Breads..........................49, 51 Axle Brewing Company.......................................33 B. Nektar Meadery..............................................33 Back 40 Bee Farm............................................... 19 Bad Brewing Company........................................33 Baffin Brewing Company....................................33 Bailey GREENhouse and Urban Farm..............9, 31 Balzer Blueberries............................................... 26 Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga.......................... 31 Bangalatown Farmers Market............................ 37 Baseline Farm Grassfed Beef.........................17, 18 Batch Brewing Co................................................33 Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Farmers Market................................................... 37 Beaverland Farms...........................................9, 52 Bedford Farmers Market..................................... 37 Bee Wise Farms......................................29, 30, 57 Belleville Farmers Market.......................37, 49, 50 Bennett's Orchard............................................... 26 Berry Hill Farm..............................................19, 26 Biercamp.............................................................33 Bird's Big Punk'ns............................................... 26 Birdies 'Something Chocolate'......................49, 51 Birmingham Farmers Market..................37, 49, 50 Bixel Family Farm................................................ 57 Black Locust Gardens......................................... 19 Black Oak Farm................................................... 31 Black Pearl Gardens............................................ 19 Blacke Fire Winery..............................................33 Blake Farms........................................................ 26 Blakes Cider and Winery.....................................33 Block Brewing Company.....................................33 Blom Meadworks.................................... 17, 19, 33 Blue Hat Coffee Co........................................49, 51 Blue Tractor Brewery..........................................33 Blueville Acres U-Pick Blueberries...................... 52 Boyka's DeCock Farms and Greenhouses.......... 52 Break O' Day Farm........................................ 31, 57 Brew Detroit........................................................33 Brewery Becker...................................................33 Brightmoor Artisans Collective............... 37, 41, 52 Brightmoor Farmway.......................................... 41

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Brightmoor Flower Farm.................................9, 52 Brighton Farmers' Market.......................29, 30, 37 Brines Farm................................................... 31. 59 Brooklyn Street Local, The............................49, 51 Brooks Brewing...................................................33 Brother Nature Produce..................................9, 52 Brown Acres........................................................ 57 Brown Iron Brewhouse........................................33 Buckets of Rain Gardens.................................9, 52 Buffalo Street Farm.........................................9, 52 Burgdorf's Winery...............................................33 Calder Farm & Dairy........................... 8, 49, 50, 51 Canton Brew Works.............................................33 Canton Farmers Market..........................37, 49, 50 Carpenter Farms................................................. 19 CBI Giving Tree.................................................... 59 CBI's Giving Tree Farm.......................................... 9 CDC Farm and Fishery....................................9, 52 Cellerman's Mead and Cifer................................33 Champion Farms................................................. 19 Chapman Family Farm........................................ 31 CHASS Mercado.................................................. 37 Chateau Aeronautique Winery............................33 Chelsea Alehouse Brewery.................................33 Chelsea Farmers Market......................... 17, 18, 37 Cherry Creek Old School House Winery..............33 Chessfrog Farms........................................... 31, 57 Circle W Ranch.................................................... 31 City Commons CSA.................................49, 50, 59 City of Grand Blanc Farmers Market................... 37 City of Melvindale DDA Farmers Market............. 37 City of Walled Lake Farmers Market................... 37 CJ's Brewing Company.......................................33 Clarkston Area Farmers Market.................... 37, 52 Clarkston Farm.................................................... 52 Clawson Farmers Market........................37, 49, 50 Clear Creek.......................................................... 31 Clearview Orchards.......................................26, 31 Clinton Farmers Market................................ 19, 37 Cobblestone Farm Market..............................17, 18 Cobblestone Farm Market: Ann Arbor................ 37 Cold Frame Farm................................................. 59 Cold Frame Farm LLC......................................... 52 Community Farm of Ann Arbor.....................19, 59 Constellation Collective..................................17, 19 Coriander Farm and Kitchen.............. 9, 43, 49, 50 Cotton Brewing Company...................................33 Country Mill Farms........................................ 31, 57 Country Roots Farm............................................ 59 Crim Fitness Foundation..................................... 41 Crop Spot Farm................................................... 19 Crosby Mint Farm................................................ 31 CRUST a baking co........................................29, 30 Cultivate Coffee and Tap House.............. 17, 19, 33 D-Town Farm............................................. 9, 37, 52 Davison Farmers Market............................... 31, 37 Dearborn Brewing...............................................33 Dearborn Farmers' and Artisans' Market......................................37, 49, 50 Degroot's Strawberries.................................26, 31 Detroit Beer Co....................................................33 Detroit City Distillery...........................................33 Detroit Community Markets..........................49, 50 Detroit Flight Path Farm...................................... 52 Detroit Food Policy Council................................. 23 Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation...................................... 41 Detroit Vineyards.................................................33 Devulder's Farm.................................................. 19 Dexter Blueberry Farm..................................19, 26 Dexter Cider Mill.................................................. 19 Dexter Farmers Market........................... 17, 18, 37 Dexter Winter Marketplace................................. 19 Diamante Gardens...........................................9, 52 Diederich's Berry & Produce Farm................26, 31 Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill.......................26, 52 Dixboro Farmers Market......................... 17, 18, 37

Dodge Park Farmers' Market..................37, 49, 50 Donahee Farms.............................................26, 52 Downey Brewing Co............................................33 Downtown Allen Park Farmers’ Market.............. 37 Downtown Owosso Farmers Market............ 31, 37 Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market..37, 49, 50 DP Equine Manure Composting.......................... 57 Drafting Table Brewing Company...........33, 49, 51 Dragonmead Brewery.........................................33 Draught Horse Brewery.......................................33 Durand Union Station Farmers Market............... 37 Eaglemonk Pub and Brwery................................33 Earthworks Urban Farm..................................9, 52 East Lansing Farmers' Market................29, 30, 37 East River Organic Farm...............................49, 50 Eastern Ingham Farmers Market............29, 30, 37 Eastern Market Brewing Co................................33 Eastern Market Corporation................2, 37, 49, 50 Eastern Market Farm Stand................................ 37 Eat Catering & Carry-out..........................13, 17, 19 Eaton Rapids Medical Center Farmer's Market.. 31 Edelbrau Brewing Company................................33 Elemental Foods Inc......................................29, 30 Ellison Brewery & Spirits.....................................33 Erie Orchards....................................................... 52 Erie Orchards & Cider Mill................................... 26 Ernst Farms......................................................... 19 Erwin Orchards.................................................... 26 Essence on Main...........................................49, 51 Eternity Brewing Company..................................33 Exferimentation Brewing....................................33 Falling Down Beery Company.............................33 Family Circle Centennial Farm............................ 31 Farm & Forest................................................29, 30 Farm at St. Joe's, The.......................17, 18, 58, 59 Farm Field Table............................................49, 51 Farmer Awad's Urban Farm............................9, 59 Farmer Bruce Urban Farm.........................9, 17, 18 Farmer's Hand, The.......................................49, 51 Farmers Markets at the Capital.......................... 37 Farmington Brewing Comapny............................33 Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market..................................37, 38, 49, 50 Fenton Farmers Market................................ 31, 37 Fenton Winery and Brewery................................33 Feral Daughters Farm......................................... 19 Feral Field, The..........................................9, 31, 59 Field Farms.......................................................... 19 Field of Plenty..................................................9, 52 Filipo Marc Winery..............................................33 Filmore 13 Brewery.............................................33 Firesign Family Farm........................................... 31 Fisheye Farms...........................................9, 49, 50 Flint Farmers' Market..............................37, 29, 30 Flint Fresh Food Hub.....................................29, 30 Flint Fresh Mobile Farmers Market..................... 37 Flint Fresh Veggie Box......................................... 59 Fluffy Bottom Farms......................................17, 18 Flying Fish Farm.................................................. 52 Flying Otter Winery..............................................33 FOLK..............................................................49, 51 Food Field........................................................9, 52 FoodCorps........................................................... 41 Fort Street Brewery.............................................33 Fostoria Bread Factory..................................29, 30 Fractured Acre Farms.....................................9, 52 Franklin Farmers Market.........................37, 49, 50 Fraser Tea......................................................49, 51 Fresh Cut Detroit Flower Farm..................9, 52, 59 Fresh Forage..................................................17, 19 Friends of Walker Tavern Farmers Market.......... 37 Frog Holler Organic Farm..............................19, 59 Frosty Apple Orchard.............................. 17, 18, 26 Full Circle Organic Farms.................................... 31 Fun Architecture..................................................56 Fusilier Family Farms and Greenhouses........17, 18 Ganderponics........................................................ 9

Gaskill Family Farm................................ 26, 49, 50 Gass Centennial Farm...................................49, 50 Gateway Farm..................................................... 59 Georgia Street Community Collective.............9, 52 Ghost Acre Farm.............................................9, 52 Goetz Greenhouse & Family Farm...........49, 50, 59 Golden Fleece Farm............................................ 19 Grace Acres......................................................... 57 Grand Blanc City Farmers Market.................29, 30 Grand River Brewery...........................................33 Grand River Distillery..........................................33 Grand River Farmers Market............................... 37 Grange Kitchen and Bar.................................17, 19 Grass Lake Farmers Market............................... 37 Grazing Fields Farm............................... 22, 29, 30 Great Baraboo Brewing Company.......................33 Great Lakes Permadynamics.............................. 19 Great Lakes Pickling Company.....................49, 51 Great Lakes Staple Seeds................................... 52 Green Market at Allegiance Health..................... 37 Green Oak Farmers Market and Community Market.............................................. 37 Green Things Farm............................ 14, 17, 18, 59 Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast............ 57 Greydale Farm..................................................... 52 Greydale Farms..................................................... 9 Griffin Claw Brewing Company...........................33 Grima Family Farms LLC..................................... 57 Grizzly Peak Brewing Company..........................33 Grosse Pointe Park Market................................. 37 Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities.................................61, IBC Growing Hope..................................................9, 45 Growing Hope Urban Farm.............................17, 18 Grown in Detroit............................................49, 50 Gruber's Farm...............................................26, 31 Guerrilla Foods....................................................45 Guernsey Farms Dairy......................................... 52 Gust Brother's Pumpkin Farm............................. 26 Gust Brothers...................................................... 26 Ham Sweet Farm................................................. 59 Hamtown Farms..............................................9, 52 Happy Day Farm.................................................. 57 Happy Girl Granola........................................29, 30 Happy Little Greens Farm...............................9, 57 Harnois Farm....................................................... 19 Hartland Farmers Market.................................... 37 Have Another Slice........................................49, 51 Hay Creek Heritage Farm.............................. 31, 59 Hazen's Farm................................................26, 31 Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery........................... 31 Hickory Oak Farm................................................ 19 Highwater Farms................................................. 59 Hillcrest Farms..................................29, 30, 57, 59 Holmestead Farm................................................ 57 Holt Farmers Market........................................... 37 HomeGrown Brewing Company..............33, 49, 51 HOMES Brewery..................................................33 Honest Eats Farm.......................................... 31, 59 Hope Village Farmers Market..................49, 50, 37 Hotel Iroquois......................................................56 Howell Winter Farmers Market........................... 37 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market................ 31, 37 Huffman's Homestead............................29, 30, 57 Huling Family Farm............................................. 52 Hunter Park Gardenhouse..................................... 9 Hy's Cider Mill..................................................... 26 Ile Ibeji Farm....................................................9, 52 Indian Brook Trout Farm...................................... 19 Inkster Farmers Market...................................... 37 Ironbark Brewing Company................................33 Jacob's Fresh Farm........................................17, 18 Jentzen Farms..................................................... 59 Jentzen Perennial Farm...................................... 52 Jolly Pumpkin......................................................33 Justice Homestead, The..................................... 59 K&O Farms.......................................................... 57

INDEX Kapnick Orchards..............................17, 18, 26, 59 Keeney Orchards................................................. 26 Keep Growing Detroit Farm................................... 9 Kelly Farms.......................................................... 19 Kern Road Farm.................................................. 31 Kickstand Brewing Company..............................33 Kuhnhenn Brewing Co.........................................33 Kutchey Family Farm........................................... 52 Laetus Pullus Farm.................................29, 30, 57 Lafever................................................................ 26 Laingsburg Farmers Market............................... 37 Lake Divide Farm.......................................... 31, 59 Laman Farm........................................................ 57 Land Loom, The...................................... 17, 18, 59 Lansing Brwering Company................................33 Lappan Agency.................................................... 22 Larry's Capsaicin Sensations.............................. 57 Laundry, The.................................................29, 30 Lavender Lane Farm.....................................49, 50 Lawn Gone Food Farm....................................9, 52 Lee Family Farm.................................................. 57 Lesser Farm........................................................ 19 Liberty Street Brewing Co...................................33 Lily's Seafood Grill and Brewery.........................33 Lincoln Park Farmers Market..................37, 49, 50 Linden Farmers Market................................. 31, 37 Linder Farms....................................................... 19 Little Flint Farm...............................................9, 31 Livonia Farmers Market at the Wilson Barn........ 37 Loan Oak Vineyard Estate...................................33 Local Grocer, The..........................................29, 30 Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Winery and Brewery............................................33 Long Farmily Orhcard Farm & Cider Mill............. 26 Lynchpin Beer Company.....................................33 Mackinac Fishmongers.................................49, 50 Magnolia Farms...............................................9, 31 Manchester Farmers Market.................. 17, 18, 37 Marilla Field + Flora......................................19, 59 Marjie's Gluten Free Pantry...........................29, 30 Marrow Butcher Shop and Restaurant.........49, 51 Mason Area Farmers Market.............................. 37 Mawby................................................................... 8 McCallum's Orchard and Cider Mill............... 31, 57 McCoy Farms................................................49, 50 McPherson Local...........................................17, 19 Meldrum Fresh Market........................................ 37 Meridian Township Farmers' Market......29, 30, 37 MI Fresh Forage............................................32, 39 Michigan Farm to Freezer.............................49, 51 Michigan Good Food Fund..................................BC Michigan State University Extension.................. 61 Michigan State University Student Organic Farm....................................................... 31 Michigan Urban Farming Initiative..................9, 52 Michigran Distillery.............................................33 Middleton Berry Farm...................................26, 52 Midtown Brewing Company................................33 MIFFS.................................................................. 61 MIFFS Women in Ag (WIA) Farm Development Center............................29, 30 Milan Farmers and Artisan Market..................... 37 Milford Farmers Market...................................... 37 Miller's Big Red Greenhouses & Cider Mill....26, 52 Miss Bee Haven Bee Farm.................................... 9 Miss Kim.........................................................17, 19 Misty Meadows Lavendar Farm.......................... 26 Monroe Family Organics..................................... 59 Monroe Farmers Market.........................37, 49, 50 Montrose Orchards............................................. 26 Motor City Brewing Works..................................33 Motor City Gas.....................................................33 Mount Clemens Downtown Farmers Market...... 37 Mount Clemens Farmers Market........................ 37 MSU Master Gardener Program..........................53 MSU Student Organic Farm................................ 59 MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center....49, 50

Mushroom Factory, The............................9, 49, 50 Naomi Call........................................................... 47 Nature and Nurture Seeds.............................17, 18 Needle-Lane Farms............................................ 19 Neu Kombucha..............................................49, 51 New Baltimore Farmers Market..............37, 49, 50 New Day Gardens................................................ 31 New Earth Micro Farm........................................ 57 New Sun Farm..................................................... 57 Nightshade Farm Industries................................ 19 Noka Homestead................................................. 31 North Center Brewing Company.........................33 Northern Lights Farm.......................................... 57 Northern Market.................................................... 2 Northern Oak Brewery........................................33 Northville Farmers Market.................................. 37 Northwest Detroit Farmers Market..................... 37 Nurturing Our Seeds.......................................9, 52 Oak Park Farmers Market................................... 37 Oakland Avenue Farmers Market....................... 37 Oakland Avenue Urban Farm....................9, 52, 61 Oakland County Farmers' Market...........37, 49, 50 Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill...................26, 52 Occupy Yourself Agricultural Academy...........9, 52 Odie's Flowers...............................................49, 50 Ohana Gardens................................................9, 52 Old City Acres................................................52, 59 Old Nation Brewing Company.............................33 Old Pine Farm................................................19, 59 Old Town General Store, The........................29, 30 Olejnik Farms & Greenhouses............................. 52 Open Air Market of Stockbridge.......................... 37 Original Gravity Brewing Company.....................33 Osma Acres Farm CSA........................................ 57 Our Family Farm............................................19, 59 Owosso Organics.......................................... 31, 59 Owosso Original Farmers Market................. 31, 37 Ozone's Brewhouse.............................................33 Parker's Hilltop Brewery.....................................33 Peaceful Meadows Farm..................................... 57 Peach and Honey...........................................49, 51 Peckham Farms.................................................. 31 Pentamere Winery...............................................33 Piggly Petals Flower Farm.......................49, 50, 59 Pileted Brewing Company...................................33 Pine Row Farm.................................................... 57 Pingree Farms.................................................9, 52 Pink Flamingo..........................................45, 49, 51 Pittsfield Township Farmers Market....... 17, 18, 37 Planted......................................................9, 49, 50 Plymouth Farmers Market......................37, 49, 50 Plymouth General Store................................49, 51 Pointless Brewery and Theater...........................33 Poison Frog Brewery...........................................33 Polk Around Farm..........................................26, 52 Porter's Orchard.................................................. 31 Pregitzer Farm Market......................17, 18, 26, 59 Prochaska Farms..........................................19, 59 Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen........................49, 51 Pure Pastures, Dearborn...............................49, 51 Pure Pastures, Plymouth ..............................49, 51 Purple Rose Theater.............................................. 8 Radical Coffee Project...................................49, 51 Radicle Roots Community Farm.......................... 19 Raindance Organic Farm............................... 31, 59 RC Organic Farms.........................................52, 59 RecoveryPark Farms.................................9, 49, 50 Red Cedar Spirits................................................33 Red Haven Farm to Table Restaurant.......2, 29, 30 Red House Ranch................................................ 31 Redline Brewing Company..................................33 Redwoods Steakhouse Brewery and Grill...........33 Reeves Blueberry Farm....................................... 57 Renegade Acres.................................................. 31 Ribbon Farm Hops...........................................9, 52 Rising Pheasant Farms...................................9, 52

River Rouge Brewing Company...........................33 River's Edge Brewing Company..........................33 Roak Brewing Co.................................................33 Rochester Mills Beer Company...........................33 Rocky Oak Farms................................................ 19 Roeske Farms..................................................... 31 Romeo Farmers' Market..................................... 52 Romulus Farmers Market.................................... 37 Root Revival Acres........................................52, 59 Root to Rise Farm..........................................52, 59 Ropertis Turkey Farm.......................................... 52 Rose's Fine Foods.........................................49, 51 Rowe's Produce Farm...................................19, 26 Royal Oak Brewery..............................................33 Royal Oak Farmers Market.....................37, 49, 50 Rudich Farms...................................................... 52 Ruhlig Farms & Greenhouses.............................. 52 Rusted Crow Distillery.........................................33 Rustic Leaf Brewing............................................33 Sage Creek Winery..............................................33 Saline Farmers Market............................ 17, 18, 37 Saline Winter Farmers Market.......................17, 18 Salt Springs Brewery..........................................33 Sanctuary Spirits.................................................33 Sand Hill Apiaries................................................ 19 Sandhill Crane Vineyards....................................33 Sandy Acres Blueberry Farm.............................. 26 Sanger Farm........................................................ 19 Sava's.............................................................17, 19 Schramm's Mead................................................33 Seeley Farm........................................................ 19 Shelby Farmers Market................................. 37, 52 Sherwood Brewing Company..............................33 Simply Fresh Market.....................................29, 30 Singing Tree Gardens......................................9, 52 Skinny Farm of Scio............................................ 59 Slow Farm.....................................................19, 26 Sodt's Berry Farm............................................... 26 Songbird Farm..................................................... 19 South Lansing Farmers Market........29, 30, 37, 42 South Lyon Farmers and Artisan Market...... 37, 52 Southwest Grows Urban Farm and Agroecology Hub.............................................9, 52 Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market................................................... 37 Spanglish.............................................................53 Spicer Orchards.............................................26, 31 Spirit Farm.......................................................9, 52 St. Clair Shores Farmers Market......................... 37 St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor............................... 37 St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor Farmers Market................................................... 19 Standard Bistro and Larder, The....................17, 19 Steinhauser Farms........................................19, 59 Stella Matutina Farm.....................................19, 59 Stone E River Ranch............................................ 31 Stone Hedge Farm.............................................. 31 Stony Creek Farm.......................................... 31, 59 Stony Creek Orchard and Cider Mill.................... 26 Stony Lake Brewing Co.......................................33 Stotz Berry Farm................................................. 26 Summer Dreams Farm........................................ 52 Sunnyside Farms.............................................9, 52 Sunshine Meadows Farm..............................52, 59 Superior Lakes Mead..........................................33 Swallowtail Farm................................................ 31 Sweet Potato Delights...................................49, 51 Taiga Farm and Vineyards................................... 57 Tantre Farm............................................. 17, 18, 59 Taylor Farmers Market........................................ 37 Tecumseh Brewing Company.............................33 Tecumseh Farmers Market at The Market on Evans..................................... 19, 37 Ten Hens Farm.................................................... 31 Tenacity Brewing.................................................33 Tenera Grains (Teffola)...................................17, 19 Third Monk Brewing Company............................33

Thread Creek Farm................................ 26, 29, 30 Titus Farms............................................ 29, 30, 59 Tollgate Farm and Education Center................... 59 Tootsies Brewery.................................................33 Townies Brewery.................................................33 Traverse City Tourism......................................... 12 Trillium Wood Farm.......................................29, 30 Triple B Honey...............................................49, 50 Troy Farmers Market...............................37, 49, 50 Two Hounds Farm...................................49, 50, 59 Two James Spirits...............................................33 Two Track Acres............................................19, 59 U.P. Pasties....................................................49, 51 Ugly Dog Distillery...............................................33 Uhlianuk Farm and Greenhouse....................29, 30 Uhlianuks Specialties from the Farm............29, 30 Unity Vibrations...................................................33 Upland Hills Farm CSA........................................ 59 Urban Fresh Farm................................................. 9 Urbandale Farm...............................................9, 31 Valentine Distilling...............................................33 Van Dyk Farms.................................................... 31 Van Steenkiste Farms......................................... 52 Vanhoutte Farms................................................. 52 Verellen Orchards................................................ 52 Vestergaard Farms.............................................. 19 Vienna Township Farm and Arts Market............. 37 Village at Grand Traverse Commons, The...........53 Village Winery......................................................33 Voices for Earth Justice...................................... 41 Warren Farmers Market...................................... 37 Wasem Fruit Farm............................................... 26 Washington Street Wine House...........................33 Washtenaw Farmers Markets.............................56 Wayne County Farmers Markets......................... 37 Wayne State University Farmers Market.......................................37, 49, 50 We the People Grower's Association.................... 9 We The People Opportunity Center................17, 18 Webster Farmers Market.................................... 37 Weekly Greens CSA....................................... 31, 59 Western Market.............................................49, 51 Westland Farmers and Artisan Market............... 37 Westside Farmers Market............................. 19, 37 Westview Orchard and Adventure Farm............. 26 Westview Orchards & Winery........................33, 52 Westwind Farm...................................... 29, 30, 59 White Lotus Farms.............................................. 19 Whitney Farmstead.......................................19, 59 Whittakers Berry Farm........................................ 26 Wiard's Orchard.................................................. 19 Wild Blue Yonder Farm........................................ 57 Wildflower Eco Farm........................................... 59 Wilson's Farm...................................................... 19 Windemere Farm...........................................29, 30 Witch's Hat Brewing............................................33 Wolfe Orchard..................................................... 19 Wolverine State Brewing Co................................33 Woodward Avenue Brewers - Ferndale..............33 Xiong's Fresh Asian Produce........................29, 30 Youngblood Vineyard...............................33, 52, 57 Ypsi Alehouse......................................................33 Ypsilanti Farmers Markets...................... 17, 18, 37 Ypsilanti Food Coop and Bakery....................17, 19 Zatkovich Pastures........................................29, 30 Zilke Vegetable Farm & Kitchen.............. 17, 19, 59 Zingerman's Bakehouse.................................17, 19 Zingerman's Coffee Company........................17, 19 Zingerman's Creamery...................................17, 19 Zingerman's Delicatessen..............................17, 19 Zingerman's Roadhouse................................17, 19 Zingerman's Candy Factory...........................17, 19 Zumo Eco Farm.............................................29, 30

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