Amazing people. Amazing food and produce…read more Seasonal Flowers and vegetables. Farm animals of almost every kind. Go through their U-Pick garden. Visit the the animals. Children love this place. It is a destination location. Lots of local goods in their shop. Every time I visit they have done something to improve the experience. Pasture raised Beef, Pork, Chicken and Lamb. Pricey, but the quality and taste is undeniable. This is a real working farm with a farm shop. If you haven't been here you're missing out on one of the best kept secrets in the area.

I live nearby and have been driving by here for YEARS but it was always at night well after they're…read moreclosed (it's on our drive home from the Emagine movies in Saline). Everytime we passed their big red barn I would say, "I gotta go there and check it out!" And then I'd forget until the next time we drove by. I just always went by too late in the evening to do anything about it! BUT I finally found myself there during the day and now that I've actually been I'm so mad at myself for all the amazing things I've been missing! Upon my arrival I was greeted by a gorgeous horse and two shaved alpacas in a pen by the parking area. Upon further inspection I also saw several goats (including some youngins) and two very cute donkeys. All of them were so friendly and curious. Getting to pet cute animals? It was already a five star fave and I hadn't even gone inside! Eventually I pulled myself away from the cuties and went inside. There I found a wonderfully curated selection of locally made pantry goods for sale (some baked goods, jams, honey, snack foods, candy, coffee, pastas, etc) a few standing coolers of refrigerated and frozen goods like locally sourced eggs, dairy, ice cream, quiche, pierogi, dips and spreads, and more. And of course, the star of the show, their own selection of pasture raised and house butchered cuts of beef, pork, and chicken (alongside more processed offerings like sausages, brats, etc). It doesn't get much fresher, local, and sustainable than this, folks! And they have a massive selection to choose from, too. We had just started our recent heatwave and I had errands to run so I didn't want to buy a lot but I did get a frozen quiche, a package of whitefish dip, granola, a couple of small ice cream bars (might have eaten those in the car!), and some cheese curds. Luckily they had cooler bags so I added one of those to the order to help the frozen goods keep everything else cold. I plan on visiting again soon to pick up some steaks or ribs to throw on the grill, too. I can't wait to try their other offerings! Thrilled to have finally made it here and it will definitely now be part of our regular grocery rotation!

This is a truck farm stand. They have some local produce, but a lot of it is trucked in. They are…read moreopen about what comes from where though. They also have some baked goods, honey and cold drinks. This isn't my favorite place, but it is convenient, well-stocked, and I stop here fairly often.

When Michigan sweet corn is in stock this is the only place to go. Had plums a couple times that…read morehave wrecked me for any others. Just a nice local farm market with friendly employees

Someone I work with told me a secret. She gets all of her meat from this little unknown spot. I…read morewent by to check it out--who doesn't love having that insider knowledge. Turns out that Whitney Farmstead is amazing! I tried a few cuts of their beef, a jar of honey, and some of the amazing bread. You have to eat the bread fast, which, trust me, won't be a problem. The one time I let it sit for too long, it got hard. But it's so good that you will want to eat it in one day anyways. They have a great website and email letter that goes out with their available products. Highly recommend!

This family has been a trusted and admired icon of the Webster/Ann Arbor community for decades…read more From generations of Dairy Farming, poultry, grains, maple syrup (from trees found right there on the farm). This family' has invested integrity, responsible and compassionate animal husbandry, proper stewardship of land, and resources, as well as love of community -for generations. No better family or business could be found locally or otherwise.

I've been strawberry picking locally for decades at another farm nearby. However, this year they…read moreweren't open for picking so, craving the best part of a Michigan summer, I went to Yelp and searched and found Honey Bee. AND it was SO close to my house! I immediately went to their website and was thrilled to find out that they were currently offering picking from 10-7pm pretty much every day of the week. Hooray! So, this past weekend, I made my way over there. Long story short, I had a great experience! They have 12 varieties of strawberries that vary in size, ripening rates, and levels of sweetness. U-pick stretches out in rows over 3 acres so they've got alotta strawberries, my friends! The person running the u-pick explained that the strawberries in the rows next to the barn were bigger but more tart and the rows further from the barn were smaller but sweeter. I picked a little from both and in the end wish I had stuck to the smaller but sweeter, though they were all delicious! I just happen to have more of a sweet tooth. Despite the heat I managed to pick a full bucket, just under 6lbs. Berries are priced at $6lb and they do not take credit but you can pay via mobile with their venmo or paypal. They also take cash and checks. A few logistical things: the u-pick farm is owned and operated by local farmer's market mainstay, Tantre Farms. It's a no spray/pesticide free farm which means there are some weeds and tall grasses around. Some of the weeds are spikey thistle. They're easy to avoid but, because most people avoid them, I found a plethora of beautiful ripe berries around them. So it might not hurt to bring some gloves if you're like me and don't mind working a little harder for the good stuff. And because it can get muddy and there are other weeds and things in the rows wearing comfortable, close-toed shoes (that you don't mind getting dirty) are recommended. My only quibble is that I wish the containers for picking were the cardboard flats and not the plastic buckets with bags.The plastic bags don't allow for the air circulation you need to keep them fresher longer and in transferring them to another container I found I had smushed more than a few. Also, piling them all into the bucket puts weight on the ones at the bottom of the bucket/bag so they're smushed there, too. A small quibble but one they'll consider having the flats as an option. But of course if you're buying a large volume for jam making they're all gonna get smushed anyway sooooo.... Anyway, I'm not sure how much longer they have left in the season so if you're reading this around the time that it was posted I'd check their website for picking updates. They also offer raspberry picking so if you miss your strawberry window you might be able to scoop some of those up instead!

In strawberry season there's no better way to spend a weekend morning than picking berries at the…read morepatch. The whole family headed down that way recently to take advantage of the in-season fruit. It was our first time visiting Honey Bee, and we can't wait to return. After grabbing a bucket, we sauntered through the small bushes and picking ripe red berries. After we had picked everything that we could fit into the bucket, we headed back to the barn and grabbed some pre-picked vegetables to go with everything. Finn the dog welcomed us and let us pat his belly before we headed out. The berries were wonderful - so sweet and unlike anything you'll find in a store. Definitely worth a trip!

I come out to the Washtenaw Food Hub to pick up my weekly Tantre Farm CSA…read more The Hub itself isn't a store front that you can walk up to visit nor a restaurant. It was created more for local farms and businesses to share resources like storage, kitchens, etc. For instance, Harvest Kitchen moved out of Depot Town in 2017 & moved into this space where they're focusing on business production. As part of the Tantre Farm CSA, I've received some really awesome goodies from them from delicious salads to killer oatmeal cherry chocolate chip cookies. I also discovered Ginger Deli, who DOES have a store front in DTA2 now, here. But the CSA items are always a bit more unique. On Saturday from 9am - 12pm which is the pick up time, there's also a market stand to pick up some additional products like eggs, honey, oats, beans, bread, and fresh produce extras.

I've tried a variety of CSAs and farm boxes over the years, ranging from stellar to truly weak ---…read moreand Sunseed just might be my favorite. The summer greens and veggies are wholesome and still-dirty-from-the-field fresh; the winter gives a mix of storage roots and sturdy hoop-house produce. My favorites from the past year have been beets, kale, chard, romanesque (crazy fractal cauliflower), tomatoes, and cucumbers. There's definitely a Michigan cast to the selection; some months it's every bit as colorful as the Full Belly Farm box we got in Berkeley, some months it makes me think of Laura Ingalls Wilder's root cellar with a side of hoop-house lettuce. Everything's from right on the farm (unlike a "farm box" we once got that included bananas). A full share is about right for 3-4 people; we used to get a half share (a full portion each pickup, but only every other week), and we now split a full share with another couple. We haven't ended up with a freezer full of butternut squash (always a danger in Berkeley), but finishing the jalapeños while they're fresh sometimes takes planning. I usually pick up from the Friday morning Old West Side stop on Sunnyside (it's hosted in a customer's driveway); I occasionally get out to the farm itself for the Thursday afternoon distribution, which is just off Joy and makes a good dirt-road bike ride. Winter CSA in Michigan? I wasn't expecting to be impressed, but I am.

So glad I've learned of the SunSeed Farm CSA! We signed on for their summer share a couple of weeks…read moreago and are very pleased with their veggies. The kale is amazing, the spinach is huge, the freshness of everything is unmatched. I've never tasted lettuce like the lettuce I received last week, so fresh and full of flavor I've never known lettuce to have. This farm offers a year round CSA opportunity and we are anxious to experience every season with them. Signing up is super simple and prorated, so signing up now will get you a reduced rate since the weeks have now decreased. You can sign up and pay right on their website which is also full of loads of great information about their mission and how they grow the vegetables you are eating. They also follow all standards set by the National Organic Program and do not use any chemicals or substances that are not allowed under an organic certification, although they have decided not to become certified organic. You have to taste their veggies to really understand the freshness and the taste, it's unbelievably fresh. I believe when they say they strictly stick to the organic standards and am comforted to know that I am feeding my family fresh, healthy, chemical free food! I would definitely recommend a full share to anyone, even if you only have two people in your family. It's easy to go through your veggies in a week. CSA shares are structured as follows: Full Share- pick up every Thursday or Friday at your choice of two locations. Half Share- pick up every OTHER Thursday or Friday at your choice of the same two locations. We currently have a half share and I am going to try and upgrade. BEST CHOICE WE'VE MADE! Thank you SunSeed Farm.

Much more than a fruit market, this 7-Eleven sized vendor is very nearly a full-line grocery store…read moretucked back in one of the end-caps of a small strip mall (or "lifestyle center" if you want to believe the Canton planning commission). You can't get everything you want here, but then again, about every other time we go to Meijer they are completely out of the very thing we are going there for. The meat is always a great deal and good quality, but plan on using it the same day. For some reason it doesn't seem to keep in my fridge as well as meat from the big chain grocers - not sure if that is a good or bad thing. They have some specialty marinated varieties, Dearborn sausage and a full deli line as well. While the namesake of the store, the fruit isn't actually the high point of this store. It is a fairly timid line-up of staple fruits that Randazzo's down the road easily beats (although I am not sure that is a fair comparison). There are specialty ethnic items in the dairy section, an olive bar, and lots of fresh baked goods from a Dearborn bakery. Whether you are stopping for some hummus and grape-leaf rolls for lunch, or grabbing dinner fixin's on the way home from work, this neighborhood establishment is well worth frequenting. PS - Go ahead and try one of the date cookies at the checkout counter. You know you want to.

Mango's fruit market is such a nice market and convenience for my family and I. Whenever I need…read moremeat, deli, or a some produce, Mango's is my place to go. They are a family run business and you can tell that they try their very best to satisfy any customer need. They are very friendly people, always welcoming you into the store. I can tell they are well liked in the community because every time I stop in, their always laughing with other customers, and that is always good to see. Also, Darin E, I have the same problem as you. Their meat does not last as long as the meat you would get in the supermarkets. Curious as to why, I went to Mango's and asked them why that is. They told me that supermarkets like walmart, kroger, etc. actually put red dye into their meat so that it can stay red for longer in the packages. Not knowing if that was the truth or not, I went home and did some research. Come to find out, their actually correct. It is perfectly natural for meat to start turning brown. When meat touches oxygen, it will naturally start turning brown. If meat doesn't turn brown after a day or 2, that is when you know it has been altered in some way. When I ask them any questions, their very nice and informative so never be reluctant to ask them questions! They also have never used pink slime like the big super markets have and still do. They showed me that they get their meat in vacuum sealed packages and grind the meat fresh daily. Once I bought my steaks and chicken breast from them, I have not once went to any super market for their meat. You can honestly taste the difference in their meat. The chicken is not rubbery like the stuff I get in Meijer or Kroger. The tenderness and taste of their steaks is just great. It's okay not to believe me, but just try it for yourself! They are very reasonably priced, considering they get USDA choice and up. Grocery section is a little pricey, but I am sure they don't get the same prices the supermarkets would get so that is understandable. Overall, I really love this market and always enjoy stopping in whenever I need something. I have referred my family and my friends to go there because I know they would be just as satisfied as myself. I really hope they succeed and continue to stay in business so I can continue to shop there. Keep up the good work Mango's!

I had known about this Thursday afternoon (3:00~7:00 pm) farmers market near the Pittsfield…read moreTownship Hall for quite a while, but did I actually get there while they were open? Not until yesterday. There are about two dozen booths. There was a food truck! A couple vendors had fresh produce, including heirloom garlic bulbs & scapes. I was hoping for more produce sellers, but as interest increases, that'll happen, right? You might not be able to get a week's worth of fruits & veggies here but they have a lot of good stuff. The rest of the booths had relatively more shelf-stable wares such as fresh salsa, baked goods, dairy products, honey, spices & candles. Leslie Science Center had a booth. A woman had brought the screech owl that has been rehabbed but cannot be released back into the wild. Nice to see that little guy close up. Definitely worth a stop on the way home from work!

This farmers market is open as an indoor market once per month in the off-season. I visited this…read moresmall but mighty market for the first time in March, and I was impressed by the variety of vendors and products. The indoor market is also at Pittsfield Township Hall, but the indoor market is set up inside, in Morris Hall. There was a chef demonstration giving away samples (apple pancakes and kale/blueberry smoothies) in the lobby when I entered. In the actual market, there were about a dozen vendors offering fresh produce and prepared goods. Especially since it was early March, I was impressed with the variety of fresh fruits and veggies - including beets, carrots, swiss chard, garlic, spinach, apples, onions, frozen blueberries. Eggs, honey, cupcakes, kettle corn, bread, and pie were also available. There was even a vendor selling fresh pasta. Two vendors also sold homemade products - cutting boards and organic lotion and bath bombs, etc. Many offered yummy samples- including cheese and kettle corn. In addition to the vendors, there was a craft table and an entertainer making balloon animals. A number of kids were singing with a guitarist as well. The market felt lively and active, but not overcrowded, and it was not difficult to shop even with all this happening. I can't wait to come back for the outdoor markets!