Many people ask me “Where do you buy your food?” What farmers do you buy from? I know this is partial to Michigan, but here are some of the farmers I use most often and what I buy from them (listed alphabetically). Not from Michigan? Visit www.localharvest.org to find a farm in your area.
Please Note: this is not an endorsement for a particular farmer or farm. Healthy Traditions Network publishes a guide of many farms in Michigan and I must give credit to that group for inspiring and continuing to inspire and educate me toward connecting with farms, farmers and toward healthier eating, buying and living habits. For other great farms get their guide at www.htnetwork.org or visit www.localharvest.org.
Please forgive me if I left out any farms! Contact me to be added to our growing list of local farms:
Farm Name: Al Mar Orchards
Farmer: Jim
What I Buy: organic apple cider and organic apples
Location: Flushing, Mi
Contact: 810-659-6568 www.almarorchards.com
Farm Name: BF&E Organics
Farmer: Doreen
What I Buy: grass-fed beef, soy-free eggs
Location: North Branch, Mi
Contact Info: 810-531-6823
Note: Delivers to Birmingham
Farm Name: Creswick Farms
Farmer: Andrea and Nathan
What I Buy: grass-fed beef, lamb, nitrate/nitrite free bacon, chicken, eggs, sausages
Location: Ravenna, Mi
Contact Info: 616-837-9226 www.creswickfarms.com
Note: Delivers to Brighton, Novi and other locations and stores
Farm Name: Family Farms Coop
Farmers Name: Richard and Annette
What I Buy: raw dairy, grass-fed meat, soy-free eggs
Location: Vandalia, Mi
Contact Info: 269-476-8883 familyfarmscoop@netzero.com
Notes: Delivers to Birmingham and Ann Arbor
Farm Name: Hampshire Farm
Farmer: Randy
What I Buy: organic grains and bread, eggs, chicken
Location: Kingston, Mi
Contact: 989-683-3161
Notes: Royal Oak and Eastern Farmers Markets and others
Farm Name: John Henry’s
Farmer: Family of John Henry Meinecke
What I buy: Grass-fed meats, soy-free eggs
Location: Millington, Mi
Contact: 866-503-5537 www.johnhenrys.net
Notes: Birmingham and Royal Oak Farmers market and Offers home delivery
Farm Name: Law Family Farm
Farmer: Koliene
What I Buy: free range eggs, chicken, lamb
Location: North Branch, Mi
Contact Info: 810-688-3373 kolienelaw@aol.com
Farm Name: Maitland Farms
Farmer: Charlie and Sarah Maitland
What I Buy: Grass-fed meats
Location: Melivn, MI
Contact: 810-387-2504 www.maitlandfamilyfarm.com
Note: Oakland County Farmers Market
Farm Name: My Family Coop
Farmer: Jenny Samuelson
What I Buy: Raw, organic dairy, grass-fed meats, soy-free eggs
Location: Standish, Mi (Raw Milk)
Contact: 810-545-0063 www.rawmilkdrinker.com/
Note: Delivery locations all around SE MI
Farm Name: Rocky Gardens
Farmer: Diane
What I Buy: CSA – vegetables, classes (cheese making and lacto fermentation classes)
Location: Davisburg, Mi
Contact: 248-634-2291 www.rockygardens.com
Farm Name: Thomas Organic Creamery
Farmer: Harley and Linda Thomas
What I Buy: Organic dairy, ice cream, yogurt, grass-fed meats, eggs, snack sticks
Location: Henderson, Mi
Contact: (989) 661-2354 www.thomasorganiccreamery.com
Notes: Royal oak farmers market and other markets and locations
Farm Name: 3 Chicks and a Coop
Farmer: Dianne
What I Buy: Pasture-Fed, Free-Range, GMO-Free Eggs
Location: Troy, Mi
Contact: 248-761-8337
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3ChicksandaCoop
Notes: Royal Oak farmers market as well as delivery to Troy, Rochester, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Royal Oak
Farm Name: Ware Farm
Farmer: Sandee
What I Buy: organic asparagus, strawberries, pies, snap peas, other vegetables
Location: Bear Lake, Mi
Contact: 231-864-3242