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2011 Van Buren County Food & Farm Guide

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Blueberries & Strawberries

We offer U-Pick & Ready Picked

Blueberries and Strawberrieson our Farm

Varieties: Blue Crop Patriot Blue Jay Berkley Jersey Elliott Start dates are influenced by weather conditions

Ready Picked Sizes: 2 lb. boxes 5 lb. boxes 10 lb. boxes www.vanburencd.org/farmguide Page

Buying local for ourselves, our economy & our environment!

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Table of Contents

Why buy local? …..……….…..……………………….……5 Local farm & business listings ……...………..…1-30 Map ……..………………………………..………………15-16 Seasonal availability guide …...….……..……..……26 Index of advertisers .……………....…….…………..…27 Van Buren Farmers’ Markets…….….....…………..28

Look for the logo; the MAEAP “Verified” logo means the farm has been verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance

Program because they want to prevent and minimize agriculture pollution risks. The “Working On” means the farm is working hard

to become MAEAP Verified and is reducing risk on their farm

On their farm, they:

Identified environmental risks Took steps to prevent pollution

Complied with state and federal environmental regulations

This three-step process involved: 1. Education

2. On-farm risk assessment 3. Third party verification

Call Kyle Mead at the Van Buren Conservation District

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Key

Use map number to locate advertisers on centerfold map

We all have an impact on water quality

The Two Rivers Coalition (TRC) is a citizen‐based group working to protect the health of the Black River and Paw Paw River Watersheds through conservation, education, and advocacy.

Join TRC to help protect water quality in southwest Michigan!

Visit www.TwoRiversCoalition.org for more information!



Van Buren County Farmers’ Markets

Almena Farmers’ Market: June - Sept; Sat. 9am-1pm Contact: [email protected] see listing page 6

Bangor Farmers’ Market: Late April thru Fall; Thurs. 2pm-7pm Contact: Robert Clark [email protected]

Decatur Farmers’ Market: June - Oct; Sat. 8:30am - 12:30pm Contact: David Moormann 269-423-2411 see listing page 9

Hartford Farmers Market: July-Sept; Sundays 1-4pm

Lawrence Farmers’ Market: Late spring thru early fall; Sat. 9am-1pm Contact: Jan Petersen 269-674-8730 see listing page 13 Lawton Farmers’ Market: July–Nov.; Sat. 9am-2pm Contact: Oliver 269-624-1831 see listing page 14

South Haven Farmers’ Market: Saturdays; May-Oct 8am-2pm and Wednesdays; July-Sept 8am-2pm Contact: Mary Macyauski 269-409-1444 see listing page 21

*Please note that this may not be a comprehensive list, contact the markets for more information.

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Index to Advertisers Name & Page Number Map # Aaron’s Organic Apple U-Pick (pg. 6) 3 Almena Farmers’ Market (pg. 6) 4 Apple-A-Day Farm (pg. 7) 5 Arellano’s Farm Market & Mexican Restaurant (pg. 8) 8 Badger Country Christmas Trees (pg. 7) 6

Big Dan’s U-Pick’em & Farm Market (pg. 7) 7 Brookside Farms Fritz’s Blueberries (pgs. 1) 1 Decatur Farmers' Market (pg. 9) 9 DeGrandchamp Farms (pg. 9) 10 Druskovich Farms (pg. 10) 11 Earl’s Farm Market (pg. 10) 12 Egly Grassfed Beef (pg. 11) 13 Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick (pg. 11) 14 Gene the Pumpkin Man (pg. 30) 36 Hidden Savanna Nursery (pg. 11) 15 Holtzman Farms (pg. 13) 17 Hunts Hillside LLC Raspberries (pg. 12) 16 Krohnes Last Stand (pg. 13) 18 Lawrence Farmers' Market (pg. 13) 19 Lawton Farmers’ Market (pg. 14) 20 Leduc Blueberries (pg. 29) 35 Locke’s Fruitful Acres (pg. 14) 21 Moody Family Organic Farm (pg. 14) N/A Moss Funnel Farms– Joes Blueberries (pg. 17) 22 Paulette's Potting Shed (pg. 17) 23 Pine Grove Greenhouse (pg. 18) 24 Prak Potatoes (pg. 18) 25 Rainey Farms (pg. 19) 26 Rajzer’s Farm Market (pg. 19) 27 Schultz Fruitridge Farms (pg. 20) 28 South Haven Farmers' Market (pg. 21) 29 Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (pg. 3) N/A Summer Sun Nursery (pg. 21) 30 Sweet Summer Gardens (pg. 22) 31 True Blue Farms (pg. 23) 33 Two Rivers Coalition (pg. 3) N/A Van Buren Conservation District (pg. 4) 2 Van Buren County Farm Bureau, back cover (pg. 31) N/A Van Buren County Michigan State University Extension (pg. 25) N/A Walnut Hill Farm (pg. 22) 32 Walt & Marie’s Country Market (pg. 24) 34

Badger Evergreen Nursery (pg. 8) N/A

Why should you buy local? Help to spur economic growth! Simply put, when you spend your dollars locally, the money circulates locally, positively impacting several businesses before it leaves the area. Spending the same amount of money at a large national chain has very little positive impact on the local economy. Know what’s in your food! Buying straight from local farmers lets you ask them important questions about how the food was grown, what farming practices were used and what’s really in your food. Local food can taste better and have more nutritional benefit! Studies show that the distance food travels from farm to table affects attributes like taste and nutrition. Help preserve open space and keep local farms in business! Buying from local farms helps keep smaller family farms in business. This helps maintain our rural character and helps farmers afford to stay in business.

Some other resources for eating & buying local

www.localharvest.org www.fairfoodmatters.org

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eatlocalSWMich http://www.farmersmarkets.msu.edu

www.farmersmarketonline.com/Michigan.html http://absolutemichigan.com

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Almena Farmers’ Market

Saturdays 9AM-1PM

1st Saturday of June – last Saturday of September

featuring

Local Producers & Artisans

Fruits & Vegetables, Honey & Eggs, Baked Goods & Preserves, Bedding Plants & Cut

Flowers, Needlework & Quilting, Yard Art & Woodworking, Stained Glass, Jewelry & More!

[email protected]

At the Township Pavilion – 27625 CR 375/Almena Road in Paw Paw

(269)668-8244

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Big Dan’s U-Pick’em & Farm Market Type: U-Pick or Picked Farm Market Location: 65980 66th Ave, Hartford, MI 49057 Directions: From I-94, exit 46 turn left on CR 687 1 mile to 66th Ave. Turn right on 66th Ave. for 1 mile. Hours: Mid July-Mid November 10:00am-6:00pm Daily Phone: (269)621-4037 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bigdans.com U-pick or picked apples, peaches and pumpkins. Free weekend wagon rides in September and October. Fall-winter squash, gourds, Indian corn, mums, summer veggies, picnic area, maple syrup, honey, fruit spreads, fresh apple cider, homemade caramel apples.

Apple-A-Day Farm Type: U-Pick and Picked Location: 53392 38th Ave, Bangor, MI 49013 Directions: 1. Exit 52 on I-94, north through Lawrence 6 miles to 38th Avenue then turn left. 2. M-43 east of Bangor, CR 215 (blinker), south 2 miles to 38th Avenue then turn left. E-mail: [email protected] U-pick sweet cherries (black and Rainier), tart cherries available mid-June. Bellaire peaches available mid-August. Call for current information.

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WHAT’S MAEAP? The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is a coalition of farmers, commodity groups, state and federal agencies and conservation groups.

While the Michigan Department of Agriculture verifies the process, MAEAP is a voluntary partnership, not a regulatory program.

Benefits:

MAEAP farms use environmentally sound practices to protect natural resources. MAEAP is based on scientifically supported standards. It’s a win‐win situation! Making a living from the land means taking care of the land. Voluntary programs allow farmers to learn more about natural resources and to

monitor the environmental quality on farms.

Call the Van Buren Conservation District for more information 269‐657‐4030x5

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FRUTAS Y VERDURAS FRESCAS

ARMANDO OWNER 36197 M-140 Hwy Covert MI, 49043

Phone: (269) 764-0615 (269)876-8090 Fax: (269)764-0615

CARNE CORTADA AL GUSTO

Fresh Fruit Market & Mexican Restaurant

Support Van Buren Conservation District

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Decatur Farmers’ Market Type: Farmers’ Market Location: Downtown Directions: One block north at stop light, on west side of Phelps St. Hours: Saturdays, June - October 8:30am-12:30pm Contacts: David Moorman Phone: (269)423-2411 E-mail: [email protected] Locally grown produce & farm products.

Visit our website at www.vanburencd.org or visit our Paw Paw office

Tree Seedling Sale in April

DeGrandchamp Farms Type: Farm Market/U-Pick Blueberries Location: 76241 14th Ave. South Haven, MI 49090 Directions: Exit 18 off I-196, 3 miles south of South Haven on Blue Star Hwy & 14th Ave. Hours: Open Daily July– Aug 8am-6pm. Open Friday & Saturday Sept-Oct 9am-5pm Phone: (269) 637-3915 Email: [email protected] Website: www.degrandchamps.com Farm market includes Fresh Blueberries (July-August), Preserves, Mustards, Salsas, Dried Fruits, Honey, Homemade Fudge, Cookbooks and other goodies. Blueberry U-Pick opens in July. Fresh Picked Raspberries available in July and Cranberries available in October.

Planting Trees For: Wildlife

Water Quality Soil Erosion Prevention

Wind Protection Shade

Future Generations



Sweet Summer Gardens Type: Greenhouse, Family Farm, U-pick, Farm Market Location: M-140, Just north of Hagar Shore Road, Watervliet, MI 49098 Directions: 2 miles north of Watervliet on M-140. Exit 41 off I-94, go north approx. 3 miles. Exit 18 off I-196 on M-140, go south approx. 9 miles. Hours: May – August, 7 days a week 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; September, Wed – Sun. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Phone: 269-463-5786 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sweetsummergardens.com Annuals in spring, main focus is unique & unusual perennials and herbs. Also carry asparagus, in spring. Hoping that strawberries and raspberries will be ready for purchase spring 2012. Jams & jellies, fruits & vegetables in season. Blueberry u-pick and already picked starting mid July – call to make sure berries are available. Garden art, home décor, jewelry, sun catchers and much more available in the Gingerbread Art Cottage. Family owned farm since 1942.

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We grow annuals, herbs, trees, shrubs, aquatics, and hanging baskets. Open mid April thru September 30th

See us at South Haven Farmers’ Market with our all natural eggs and some seasonal veggies.

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Earl’s Farm Market Type: U-Pick, Market, Bakery Location: 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville, MI 49408 Directions: I-196 Exit 30, 1/4 mile north Hours: May-October, 7 days a week, May, Sept & October 8:00am-7:00pm Memorial weekend thru Labor day 8:00am - 9:00pm Phone: (269)227-2074 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.earlsberries.com The Earl family offers U-Pick & we pick strawberries, summer & fall raspberries and blueberries for a family day at the farm. Enjoy our bakery & ice cream shoppe. With homemade fruit & cream pies, breads, cookies, muffins & more. In our Michigan Farm Market - homegrown produce, fruit ciders, salsas, butters, dressings and much more.



Family owned and operated for over 5 generations. Quality strawberries,

melons, fresh cut glads & sweet corn, all locally grown on our farm.

Just 3 miles northwest of Decatur on CR352 See us also at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market

50335 CR352 Decatur, MI 49045 (269) 423‐7866

7:00am—6:00pm In season

[email protected]

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Egly Grassfed Beef Type: Grass Fed & Grass Finished Beef Location: 65701 39th St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 Directions: Paw Paw Road to 39th St., south 1/2 mile. On 39th between Paw Paw Road and CR358. Hours: Please call. Phone: (269)657-1787 or (269)375-9488 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eglygrassfedbeef.com We are a small, family owned beef producer. Our cattle are raised entirely on the alfalfa, clover and grasses grown on our MAEAP verified farm. We raise our Red Devon cattle naturally in a friendly, humane, and socially responsible atmosphere, assuring our customers a healthy and flavorful alternative for their table.

Hidden Savanna Nursery Type: Nursery: Michigan native plants Location: 100 N Van Kal St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Directions: 1/2 mile south of M-43 on the east side of Van Kal/22nd Street Hours: Spring & Summer weekends, see website for dates & times. Phone: (269)352-3876 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hiddensavanna.com We produce wildflowers, grasses and shrubs that are native to Michigan. Most of our seed sources are located in southwestern Michigan. We specialize in upland prairie and savanna species, but we also offer a selection of both wetland and forest species. Family owned and operated.

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Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick Type: Market & U-Pick Location: 3390 Friday Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 Directions: Farm Market: I-94 at Coloma Exit 39 on south side. Easy off-Easy on. U-Pick: turn left (south) off exit 39 and drive 1 mile, U-Pick on left side. Hours: Market open daily 9am-7pm from June - October U-Pick open weekends 10am-5pm from July - October Phone: (269)468-5076 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fruitacresfarms.com On our family farm since 1846, we grow Sweet Cherries, Sour Pie Cherries, Sweet Peaches, Plums, Apricots, and Crisp Apples (including Honeycrisp) for U-Pick or already picked. Large farm market with friendly service, free fruit samples and a large assortment of locally grown produce. Also available are Jams, Jellies, Honey, Apple Cider (using our own sweet apples), Frozen Fruit & decorative farm items. U-Pick has free admission, hayride, picnic area with playground and dwarf trees so no ladders needed. A great day in the country with your family.

Schultz Fruitridge Farms, Inc.

“Pick the Best”

We are a 3rd generation family owned and operating farm in southwest Michigan providing fresh fruit and vegetables to our customers.

Come often to Schultz Fruitridge Farm and ;pick the best;

60139 C.R. 652 (269) 6683724 Mattawan, MI 49071 [email protected]

www.schultzfruitridgefarm.com Find us on Facebook

Hours: May-October: Monday-Saturday 9-6; Sunday 10-5 Call for holiday hours (Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day)

We are conveniently located 1.6 miles south of the Mattawan exit 66 off I‐94 or 7 miles west of the Centre Ave. exit 31 off 131.

Asparagus, Strawberries, Blueberries, Sweet and Tart Cherries, Sweet Corn, Peaches, Pears, Apples (22 varieties), Grapes, Pumpkins and Squash.

Apple Cider, Donuts (Fall Season), Local Honey and Maple Syrup Jam, Fruit Salsa and much more…



southhavenfarmersmarket.com

Van Buren Conservation District’s Rental Equipment

Brillion Seeder Truax No-till Drill

Call (269)657-4030 x5 for details or to reserve your dates

No-Till Planter

Rajzer’s Farm Market Type: Farm Market and Greenhouse Location: 76301 M51 HWY, Decatur, MI 49045 Directions: 4 miles south of I-94 on M-51 or 2 miles north of Decatur Hours: May-October: Hours vary seasonally, please call ahead Phone: (269)423-4941 E-mail: [email protected] “From our fields to you.” Asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, sweet corn, melons and a full line of in-season fruits and vegetables. Flowers, perennials, hanging baskets and more from our own greenhouses. We are a third generation family farm that strives to produce fresh quality products for our customers.

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“All Natural” Retail Frozen Beef We are a family farm that sells beef raised without the use of synthetic hormones,

antibiotics, or steroids. Our flavor is truly “All Natural”. You will find us every Saturday at the South Haven Farmers Market selling individual cuts of beef

ranging from Ground Beef to Beef Tenderloin. Our Ground Beef Patties are a perfect summer quick meal!

We are located just a 1/4 mile north of CR 388 on CR 687 South Haven, MI 49090 Please check out our other deals at www.raineyfarms.com

or give us a call at (269)767‐7238

Do you have a farm, farm market, or business that supports our local food and want to advertise in the

2013 Van Buren County Food & Farm Guide?

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Holtzman Farms Type: Market Location: 67673 M43 Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090 Directions: 1/8 mile east of Jericho Corners on M-43 Hours: Daily 8am-5pm, typically starting around June 10 Phone: (269)217-0388 E-mail: [email protected] Already picked strawberries! We are about halfway between Bangor and South Haven on M43.

Krohnes Last Stand Type: Fresh Strawberries and Asparagus Location: 65295 CR 342 Hartford, MI 49057 Directions: 2 miles east of Sister Lakes, Michigan Hours: mid-April through July 1 Phone: (269) 424-5423 Email: [email protected] Website: www.krohneplantfarms.com We sell both retail and wholesale quantities of fresh strawberries and asparagus, specializing in the best tasting varieties available. Our farm stand is filled with local antiques and historical items, including American Indian artifacts. Our stand is open 7 days a week beginning mid-April—July 1. We also sell strawberry and asparagus plants.

Lawrence Farmers’ Market Type: Farmers’ Market Location: Downtown Lawrence in the Park - Red Arrow Highway Directions: Just east of the stop light in Downtown Lawrence on Red Arrow Highway - in the park. Hours: Saturday’s 9:00am - 1:00pm Phone: (269)674-8730 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lawrencemi.com/farmersmarket.htm Hop on Red Arrow Highway and head to Lawrence Michigan, the best little town there is. Stroll through the park with a cup of fair trade Peruvian coffee to the sound of Hank Williams on Saturdays 9am-1pm. Buy local fruits and vegetables! Meet new people! Don’t delay, the fun is contagious.

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Prak Potatoes Type: Homegrown Potatoes by Fred and Joan Prak Location: 40114 County Road 352 Decatur, MI 49045 Directions: From Decatur; head south on George Street, turn left on Prairie Rhonde (CR 352), we are on the left hand side, look for the big green barn. Hours: Please call to assure we are home. Potatoes are usually available from August-December. Phone: (269)423-8689 We grow Reds, Whites, Yellows, and Yukon's right here in the Decatur muck. You can get regulars, b’s or bakers in 5, 10, 20 or 50 pound bags.

You won’t want to miss the Native Plant Palooza in May

at the Van Buren Conservation District! Native Plants, Garden Essentials, Rain Barrels and MORE!

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Joes Blues (Moss Funnel Farms) Type: U-Pick & Market Location: 61687 34th Ave. Bangor, Mi 49013 Directions: Exit 46 N from I-94 to 34th, then east; From MI-43 to 62nd then south Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday - Saturday. Sunday, Noon-5:00pm July 15 – August 15 Phone: (269)206-2926 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.joesblueberries.com

Moss Funnel Farms offers not only U-Pick of its organically grown berries, but also a farm market. A unique feature of the farm is a blueberry bush rental

program where you can pick from your own bush, with 12 pounds guaranteed. Mention this Van Buren Farm Guide and

pick a FREE pint of Joes Blues (one per group).

Looking for the perfect gift? Shop the VBCD online store for many books on gardening, wildlife, natural resources and

more! Visit www.vanburencd.org

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Locke’s Fruitful Acres Type: Market, U-Pick & Greenhouse Location: 51520 Gards Prairie, Decatur, MI 49045 Directions: M-51 south to Decatur, left on Cass-Decatur Rd to Marcellus Hwy, left to Gards Prairie. Follow signs. Hours: May-August 8:30-6:00 Phone: (269)423-6536 E-mail: [email protected] Blueberries picked or U-pick July - August. We also have bedding plants and garden items May - June.

Moody Family Organic Farm &

Worm Ranch

Our Red Wigglers are the happiest around. Selling worms, worm castings and tea for your plants.

Our family will also teach you worm composting along with providing nutritious fruits and vegetables.

Call us for information about our current locations: Tad Moody “The Big Wiggler” 269-621-2546

Money can’t buy you love, but it can buy our chemical free vegetables!

Lawton Farmers’ Market Type: Farmers’ Market Location: South end of Lawton on M-40 at Lewis Park. Directions: Highway M-40 Hours: Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm ~ July - November Phone: (269)624-1831 E-mail: [email protected] Local Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Homemade Jams, Cut Flowers and more!

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