Unbelievably cool Farm-to-Table event surrounding a local artist's showcase. Each dish was…read moreincredibly fresh, and was paired with either their own wines/spirits or locally created beverages. Very clean, neat, and timely in their presentations. A truly memorable experience.

Granor Farm popped on my radar from friends who attended their Winter Dinners. I was so lucky to…read morethen visit twice: 1) Farm stand over July 4th weekend - they had pop up lobster rolls (DELISH!) and ice cream. They really had a beautiful farm stand full of items from their organic farm. 2) A summer supper in their culinary greenhouse - In the summer time, they offer this Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - all updated times on their website. But, evening agenda is: 6:30 PM ET Welcome Beverage in the School House 6:45 PM ET Farm Tour Leaves 7:15 PM ET Dinner in the Greenhouse We ended up getting rained out so we learned all about the farm in the school house. But, there's signage all out in the farm so you can wander, explore. We had a beautiful dinner - which btw the Greenhouse IS air conditioned. I wasn't sure. Anyways we had a beautiful dinner and I'll list my menu as a sample, but I am sure yours will be different and equally as wonderful: *Cool Farm Kale Chips *Cherry Tomato (Radish, Pickled Pearl Onion, Cured Salmon, Arugula Microgreens) *Crispy Rice Salad (Kale, Cabbage, Cucumber, Carrot, Pickled Green Strawberry, Tahini Dressing) *Semolina Gnocchi (Eggplant Caponata, Cotija) *Roasted Chicken and Kohlrabi (Olive Chimichurri, Apricot) *Basil Custard (Pistachio Toffee, Black Raspberry, Fried Basil) Fun fact - Granor is portmanteau of the founders' daughters name: Grace + Eleanor! So precious.

Ordered in 2023 , first delivery was fine. I never received my final order. They reached out and…read moresaid they would figure it out then ghosted me

Fantastic organic farm! Love the family feel- the donuts and especially the apple cider vinegar-…read moreplus beautiful fall produce- we plant to visit often

Super great place to get all kinds of apples and even pick your own. Pick your own pumpkin, get a…read morewagon ride through orchard and eat fresh doughnuts with cider.

The DeLano Farms CSA is one of the most amazing parts of the Kalamazoo Nature Center. We…read moreabsolutely love the massive variety of high quality vegetables available for picking. The fields are beautiful, well maintained, and clearly marked. My kids gain an appreciation for farming and we all learn so much about sustainable practices and how to grow and prepare different vegetables. We only get our summer veggies and fresh flowers from here and look forward to it every year. I can't recommend it enough!

Full disclosure: I know next to nothing about farming co-ops or community-supported agriculture. It…read morewas only recently that we made our first foray into the world of CSA. So, take all of this with a grain of salt since I'm a total noob at this. Through Creme de la Crop though, I experienced my initiation. The way that it works is at the beginning of the season (in our case late spring) you enroll into the share program signing up for either a Standard Market - selection of basic farm produce - or "Epicurean" - larger amounts of every fruit and vegetable they grow. Paying a flat fee (2014 Standard full $720/half $360) you then weekly receive their finest summer produce for 18 weeks. Simply pick up your weekly take of assorted veggies at one of the designated locations. Easy peasy. The upside: The quality of the produce was crazy good. This wasn't your standard supermarket fare--not by a long shot. Everything we received over the 18 weeks was organic, grown on their farm, and from taste, touch, sight, and smell absolutely phenomenal. Green beans, peppers, lettuce, carrots, eggplant, cucumbers as well as various herbs...and much more. We were rarely disappointed with what we got. The people and actual farm were also part of the experience. Most of their produce is grown right there along US 30 just west of town. The actual farm leaves little to be desired. It's basically a collection of rundown old buildings and a few muddy fields. But, the staff and volunteers running it are amazing. They manage to create a unique atmosphere of education and community that really draws you in. They are helpful, friendly, and passionate about their work. The downside: As much as it pains me to say it, it just isn't practical or economical. First off, what produce you get any given week depends entirely on what they are harvesting. One week you get crap load of beets and then next you're swimming in beans. If there are veggies you eat regularly, you'll probably find yourself looking elsewhere many weeks. You also frequently are trying to figure out creative ways to use up the unique produce you end up with. Edemame, chard, kale are interesting, just not the most useful. Second, it's expensive. Some may argue that the quality as well as the environmental sustainability are worth the extra cost, but it was hard for me to swallow. There are other ways to procure organic produce without overly burdening the budget. Finally, there's also the convenience factor to consider. Creme de la Crop does a lot to make it easy to get your hands on your weekly allotment with multiple pick-up locations around Valpo. But, you still work around their schedule and accessibility. In the end it's worth it if you're really committed to CSA. Having principles costs money. If you're willing to pay the cost, a CSA is an excellent way to get great fruits and vegetables and support environmentally sustainable agriculture. If not, find yourself a Whole Foods somewhere.

While visiting my sister in Valparaiso, I grew curious after driving by a few times. Finally i…read morestopped by and purchased some farm fresh & organic eggs, jam, maple syrup, and honey. The owner was an extremely friendly woman who allowed me to check out their chickens and goats. Next time im in town from Florida i will most definitely be stopping by again.

Soil Friends Farm & Market first popped on my radar via Health Conspiracy (Custer Crossfit) as Soil…read moreFriends offers a CSA box. I'll be looking to become a Full Shareholder ($800 full season, weekly share that includes Family admission ticket to strawberry ice cream social, 1 Flat you-pick strawberries, Fall harvest dinner) or Half Shareholder ($450 for every week) in November/December so I'm ready for the full summer! Soil Friends also offers a flexible payment plan, which makes it a bit more affordable Payments can be made on your terms as long as the share is paid in full before the first CSA share is distributed for the year. In the meantime, I've been following all their fantastic Facebook updates. They have hard cider now (very tasty and not too sweet) as well as donuts. But, I stopped by today for some produce (green beans, jalapenos, and watermelon)! I was very tempted to buy ALL the things as the produce looked so fresh and beautiful! The space is also very family friendly with corn hole, ample seating & kids' play equipment. I can see why their socials, dinners could be very lively and fun. Soil Friends also posts up at the Kalamazoo Farmers' Market! But, it's worth a drive out to their farm in Augusta! 207/365

Soil Friends is such an awesome place. There's many things to keep your kids occupied from a…read moreplayset, feeding goats, a play kitchen, and more. You can grab a fresh hard cider, fresh doughnuts and hangout while the kids play. Don't forget to grab some organic produce before you leave too. The spicy dill pickles are superb, and the salsa is fantastic. Thank you for having such a great place for families, and an awesome market!

We had our first experience with the Farmers Market a few weeks ago. I was so hopeful that this…read morewould become a new regular destination to visit with my kiddos. The outside in my honest opinion does not give a welcoming, farmers market vibe. It reminds me of old sheds or long warehouses that have been converted, albeit that is most likely what it was. However there is not really a specific entrance that I found, just multiple doorways that may or may not be marked as entrance doors. Inside, we found the market to be basically a very large rectangular loop of vendors booths. There is lots and lots of crafts to look at. The produce appeared to be on the higher side so we passed on buying. There was a wonderful lavender vendor with very high grade essential oils at very good prices that we did purchase. There is wonderful English Tea and food items which were splendid. ( might be a reason I return). Additionally there was a Hungarian bakery vendor that had wonderful items to taste, they were very traditional and delicious. We noticed a small cafe or diner but did not stop, it looked dated but had customers enjoying their orders. If I had to give any feedback as a consumer to the owners, it would be to invest in better parking, signage and updating of your building. The vendors that were present ( empty booths were noted) seem to love their businesses and would benefit from the updates!

Indoor flea market in South Bend Indiana. Located along the Saint Joseph River. Open daily, super…read morecute Indoor with a lot of things to offer. Your senses will be captivated by many sights,sounds and smells of local farmers bringing their goods to this market. Vendors and customers come from far and near to sell and purchase goods from the many stalls that are owned and operated by families. Love supporting small businesses and it's a must see when in South Bend.

Incredibly good meat and great people! We buy way more meat there than anyone should ever consume,…read morebut once you try their products, there's no going back.

From the owner: We are producers of high quality Angus beef, raised locally in southwest Michigan. Our beef is free…read moreof maintenance antibiotics and artificial growth hormones, so you can rest assured you're getting the best quality. JJ Angus grows our own feed for our cattle with the crops we raise at our Decatur, MI so we know exactly what goes into our animals and our customers know exactly what they are getting in our products. We offer free delivery to areas around Decatur and Kalamazoo, and have affordable prices. Call today for details, or order online.

The store had soups when we were there, yogurt, lots of fresh vegetables, honey and granola. They…read morewere a much needed Harvest Host stop over for us. It was a very quiet environment to stay at for the night, a very gracious and hospitable Family business.