Shop seasonally: fickle for pickles
Geography: Grand Rapids Don't let the summer heat keep you from seeking out fresh produce at the market. Greens, peppers, eggplants, garlic...there is so much coming into season you may not even need...
View ArticleShop Seasonally: did someone say sweet corn?
Geography: Grand Rapids What's in season at the farmers market? A better question might be what isn't in season? Greens are finally making an exit, but in their place comes everything from eggplant to...
View ArticleShop Seasonally: carrots are coming
Geography: Grand Rapids August might be the perfect time to visit the market—fall crops are coming into season, and summer crops are still available. Consider visiting the market and picking up summer...
View ArticleFulton Street Farmers Market pays homage to tradition and progress
Geography: Grand Rapids As the oldest outdoor market in Grand Rapids, the Fulton Street Farmers Market has seen a lot. From several near burnouts, to a revival...
View ArticleShop Seasonally: serving up spice with peppers and onions
Geography: Grand Rapids As the season progresses, crops that need more time to develop are finally becoming ready. Consider making some fresh pizza sauce with just-ready tomatoes, or baba ganoush with...
View Article100% Homegrown program at Fulton Street Farmers Market celebrates 100% Farmer
Geography: Grand Rapids Fulton Street Farmers Market “100% Homegrown” signs celebrate growing local, and the “100% farmer.”In 2010, Fulton Street Farmers Market director Melissa Harrington began an...
View ArticleWoodbridge Dairy protects environment, practices principled farming
Geography: Grand Rapids Karin and John Uebbing first decided to change over their farm, Woodbridge Dairy in Byron Center, to certified organic...
View ArticleShop Seasonally: melons come to market
Geography: Grand Rapids With September quickly approaching, the produce at the market is getting sweeter. Several varieties of berries are coming into season, as well as musk and watermelons. Consider...
View ArticleLove's Ice Cream focuses on pure ingredients, local seasonal flavors
Geography: Grand Rapids In the beginning, Love’s Ice Cream was simply a way to avoid buying ice cream that was made with less-than-satisfactory ingredients. With the debut store opening at the...
View ArticleCountry Winds Farm houses happy goats, milk that heals
Geography: Grand Rapids When Mary Windemuller first started raising goats, they threw the unused milk on the ground. Years later, Country Winds Farm, Goat...
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