Fire Fly Lane, located near Farwell, is a creative CSA offering several types of shares.
Flower Share – Receive or give a weekly bouquet from May 10 – October 25. Order by April 1st. $135 per share.
Gift Share – A basket or bouquet to fit your budget or palate. Order any time.
Community Share – Various veggies and flowers can be delivered to the local organization of your choice. Order by April 1. $25 per row.
Salad Lovers Share – Receive most of the ingredients for two salads each week (recipes included). Sold in 4-week blocks, so specify season when purchasing. Order by May 1. Begins in June and continues through the fall. $50 per share.
Festive Fall Share – Receive a pumpkin for carving, some mini pumpkins and gourds for painting, and two bunches of cornstalks for decorating. Additional pumpkins available for $3 each. Order by June 1. $15 per share.
Soup Lovers Share – Receive ingredients for a weekly pot of soup (recipes included). This 12-week share begins in October and end January 1. Order by June 15. $144 per share.
Other Options:
Door Step Delivery – At harvest time, call for a brochure and order by phone to have produce delivered to your area if you live in the area.
Flowers – Order unique bouquets and corsages. Visit the farm for your own creation.
(989) 588-2372
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Sunrise Acres (CSA - Lakeview)
Sunrise Acres has operated for two years as an organic CSA in Lakeview.
The growing season is from late May or early June until the frost cometh. The farm uses organic methods to raise vegetables and some fruit. Also, chickens and turkeys can be purchased through separate contracts. Weekly pick-ups are made at the farm.
Sunrise Acres uses animal powered equipment, and members are invited to attend a get-together after the season has ended.
Payment Options
1768 85th Ave.
Lakeview, MI 48850
(Again, thanks to the Swiers for sharing this info.)
The growing season is from late May or early June until the frost cometh. The farm uses organic methods to raise vegetables and some fruit. Also, chickens and turkeys can be purchased through separate contracts. Weekly pick-ups are made at the farm.
Sunrise Acres uses animal powered equipment, and members are invited to attend a get-together after the season has ended.
Payment Options
- $20 before April 1
- $30 before May 1
- $60 after May 1
- $12/half bushel per week
1768 85th Ave.
Lakeview, MI 48850
(Again, thanks to the Swiers for sharing this info.)
Diversity Farm (CSA - Morley)
Diversity Farm, a CSA in Morley, has used organic practices to grow produce for three years.
The West Michigan Food Guide lists this description: "We are a family farm raising grass fed lamb, pork, chicken, and eggs. We also have cow shares available from our dairy cows, and a CSA for fresh, quality vegetables. We use no hormones, pesticides, GMO’s, or antibiotics."
Their growing season is from late May to late October, when weekly half-bushels of fruits and vegetables are to be picked-up at the farm. Separate contracts can be made for meat, poultry, eggs, milk, butter, grains, flour and honey.
Other benefits include animal powered equipment and a get-together at the end of the season.
Payment Options
Atlee & Mary Yoder
14750 Six Mile Rd.
Morley, MI 49336
Thanks to the Swiers for sharing this info.
The West Michigan Food Guide lists this description: "We are a family farm raising grass fed lamb, pork, chicken, and eggs. We also have cow shares available from our dairy cows, and a CSA for fresh, quality vegetables. We use no hormones, pesticides, GMO’s, or antibiotics."
Their growing season is from late May to late October, when weekly half-bushels of fruits and vegetables are to be picked-up at the farm. Separate contracts can be made for meat, poultry, eggs, milk, butter, grains, flour and honey.
Other benefits include animal powered equipment and a get-together at the end of the season.
Payment Options
- $30 before April 1
- $60 before May 1
- $15 / half bushel per week
Atlee & Mary Yoder
14750 Six Mile Rd.
Morley, MI 49336
Thanks to the Swiers for sharing this info.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Maggie's Farm (CSA - Remus)
Maggie's Farm is a new CSA in Remus near the Wheatland Music Festival property.
A farm letter to members begins by sharing that "Maggie’s Farm was created by a group of friends with a desire to build stronger community relationships while focusing on healthy, nutrient dense foods. We decided that the best way to get started was through a community supported agriculture project, which provides fresh seasonal produce to individuals who purchase a 'share' of the farm."
"We do not use any genetically altered seeds, pesticides or petroleum based fertilizers for our crops. Only traditional farming methods and old-fashioned hard work are used at Maggie’s Farm..."
Maggie's Farm is also collaborating with "the Naturopathic Community Center and the Central Michigan Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation in Mt. Pleasant to offer bi-weekly cooking and food preparation classes, taught by two members of the farm. Classes will include how to put together meals from seasonal produce, seasoning with herbs, canning, pickling, culturing, bread making and more."
Members can also return food waste to be composted. This reduces the amount of waste going into trash bags and it returns nutrients to the soil, which benefits next year’s crops.
One unique aspect of this CSA is its payment system. Members pay on a weekly basis rather than paying the full amount at the beginning of the growing season when funds are normally brought in to cover the costs of seeds and operations.
Payment Options
5139 Polk Road
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 773-1310
mindfulcommunity at gmail.com
A farm letter to members begins by sharing that "Maggie’s Farm was created by a group of friends with a desire to build stronger community relationships while focusing on healthy, nutrient dense foods. We decided that the best way to get started was through a community supported agriculture project, which provides fresh seasonal produce to individuals who purchase a 'share' of the farm."
"We do not use any genetically altered seeds, pesticides or petroleum based fertilizers for our crops. Only traditional farming methods and old-fashioned hard work are used at Maggie’s Farm..."
Maggie's Farm is also collaborating with "the Naturopathic Community Center and the Central Michigan Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation in Mt. Pleasant to offer bi-weekly cooking and food preparation classes, taught by two members of the farm. Classes will include how to put together meals from seasonal produce, seasoning with herbs, canning, pickling, culturing, bread making and more."
Members can also return food waste to be composted. This reduces the amount of waste going into trash bags and it returns nutrients to the soil, which benefits next year’s crops.
One unique aspect of this CSA is its payment system. Members pay on a weekly basis rather than paying the full amount at the beginning of the growing season when funds are normally brought in to cover the costs of seeds and operations.
Payment Options
- $20 Membership Registration due by March 31st
- $40 Late Registration from April 1st—May 1st
- INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES -- 1/4 Bushel per week -$6
- SMALL FAMILIES (3 OR 4) -- 1/2 Bushel per week -$12
- LARGE FAMILIES (4 OR MORE) -- Full Bushel per week -$24
5139 Polk Road
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 773-1310
mindfulcommunity at gmail.com
Monday, February 18, 2008
Swier Family Farm (CSA - Remus/Barryton)
The Swier Family Farm is a CSA (community supported agriculture) in Mecosta County that is beginning its third year (2008).
From the farm flyer:
"For 18 weeks, June through September, you will receive a 4-12 pound assortment of fresh vegetables and limited flowers. The quantity and variety will vary seasonally. If you like mixed bouquets we have added an additional flower share. We will deliver the produce to central drop-off locations or you can pick it up at the farm. We practice organic methods, though we are not certified."
Payment Options (Due by April 1)
From the farm flyer:
"For 18 weeks, June through September, you will receive a 4-12 pound assortment of fresh vegetables and limited flowers. The quantity and variety will vary seasonally. If you like mixed bouquets we have added an additional flower share. We will deliver the produce to central drop-off locations or you can pick it up at the farm. We practice organic methods, though we are not certified."
Payment Options (Due by April 1)
- $325 Pay full amount
- $55 Flower Share (8 wks. mixed bouquets)
- Contact Chris or Kate for other options or to express interest in pasture-raised chicken, turkey or pork.
I talked with one member of this CSA who really appreciated the experience last year. I know Green Tree (214 N. Franklin St., Mt. Pleasant) is one drop-off point, but you'll need to contact the farm to learn where other drop-offs are.
Want to volunteer? Just contact Chris or Kate about possibilities.
For more information, pick-up the farm's brochure at Green Tree or contact the Swiers (sh-ware).
640 18 Mile Road
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 382-5436
swierfamilyfarm at yahoo.com
Buggy Ridge Farms (Edmore)
Buggy Ridge Farms raises cattle, turkeys, chicken and goats using sustainable practices. "Our animals are never confined and roam around to forage at their leisure." Pesticides and commercial fertilizers have not been used in more than 20 years.
"Our beef, poultry and goats are seasonally fresh in spring, summer and fall. We grow our free range pasturized broilers between May and November and can usually sell live or dressed birds."
Visit the farm's website for more details (buggyridge.com).
2357 E. Lake Montcalm Rd.
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 763-0001
"Our beef, poultry and goats are seasonally fresh in spring, summer and fall. We grow our free range pasturized broilers between May and November and can usually sell live or dressed birds."
Visit the farm's website for more details (buggyridge.com).
2357 E. Lake Montcalm Rd.
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 763-0001
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Local Harvest (Website)
Local Harvest is an excellent website that can help you find organic farms, farmers' markets, CSAs, restaurants, co-ops, stores and other resources near you. However, the lists are not exhaustive, so I'll try to make up for some of the gaps here.
Why buy local? It reduces the fuel and time spent transporting produce and food products thousands of miles. Take it a step further and purchase organic produce, which reduces the toll that pesticides, herbecides and artificial fertilizers take on the planet and our bodies.
Why buy local? It reduces the fuel and time spent transporting produce and food products thousands of miles. Take it a step further and purchase organic produce, which reduces the toll that pesticides, herbecides and artificial fertilizers take on the planet and our bodies.
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