Sweetwater Monday Preorder for Saturday December 23 Holiday Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, December 23rd, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Open Saturday December 23rd.
Closed December 30th.
Closed January 6th.
NEW! WINTER SCHEDULE – EVERY TWO WEEKS
Open Saturday January 13th & 27th.
February 10th  & 24th . March 9th & 23rd. I will send emails Monday & Friday as usual, with email reminders on off weeks as well.

MONDAY UPDATE FOR HOLIDAY MARKET

Oh, my stars, Laughing Tree has some yummy Christmas goodies coming (Yukon Minty Brownies? Yes, please!!)
Earthscape is back this week,  and be sure to check out The Pasturage meat list…bacon is back along with new smoked items and with a nice holiday meat platter (included lamb snack sticks and liver pate)
Liberty has Christmas Cookie Boxes for preorder! Also, Hackert certified organic apples, please preorder.
Funny Farm is back with some nice gift ideas.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Vendors Attending Saturday December 23rd:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Certified Organic Spy Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Christmas Cookie Box! Gingerbread, crumb bars, chocolate, shortbread, and more. $10.00
Cinnamon Rolls 4 pack $10.00
Buttery Dinner Rolls 8pk  $8.00
Cranberry Crumb bars $4.00
Apple Crumb Bars $4.00 each
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Regular Baked Donuts  $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00
plain or glazed donuts.
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
PASTURED TURKEY 
Italian Turkey sausage $12.00/lb
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $12.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $6.00/lb
Wings $6.00/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
Pork Chops $9.00/lb
Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
Ribs $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
Italian Brats $10.00/lb
Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
We will bring extra meat to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
Winter schedule (Weather permitting), I will be at the market location on December 30th. I did cancel in the Christmas blizzard last year and will follow the same procedure of contacting everyone if I have to cancel this year. Closed market days are preorder and standing order only. I don’t bring extra items for walk up sales.
I have kefir grains that are growing exponentially. Please let me know if you would like any. They are free to a good home.  😉
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Stew meat $8.25
Burger patties $8.25
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens and 10 female ducks we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February. Duck eggs are trickling in but I anticipate they will take a complete winter break soon.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
Duck eggs are $10/dozen. Sold out
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
~Greetings Sweetwater Friends!   Merry Christmas!  Happy Holidays!  Blessings in the coming New Year!
We plan to come to Sweetwater  on Saturday, 12/23
Please get your advance orders in to us.
We butchered again a few weeks ago and hope to have a full supply of beef.  We also have 4 quarters available.
VEGETABLES:  ONIONS,  Amarosa Fingerling potatoes, a few storage Kohlrabi, some butternut squashes.
Please let us know if you want to pay at pick up (cash or checks made out to Earthscape Farm), or on line with a Square invoice.  We can most likely fill orders up until 7am Saturday morning!
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com.
Please note: We have limited beef with us for you to buy at Market.   Please try to get a preorder in to get exactly what you want.
Porterhouse $15/lb 1 or 2 per package
Rib Steaks $14 /lb. 2 per package.
T Bone Steak  $14/ lb.  2 per package
Sirloin Steak  $10/lb.   1 per package.
Flank Steak $10 / lb.  1 per package
Hanger Steak $10 / lb 1 per package
Stew Meat $8 per lb.
Skirt Steak $8/lb
Cubed Steak  $8/lb. .5 to 1.5# per package
Round Steak  $7/lb.  .5 to 1.5# per package
Rolled Rump or Arm Roast  $8.00/lb.
Tri-Tip Roast. $8 /lb  1 available
Brisket $8 per lb.1 half Brisket available!
Chuck Roast $7.50 per lb.
Ground Beef  $6.50/lb.   ~ 1/2# and 1# packages
Ground Beef Patties $8 per lb.   2 and 4 per package
Short Ribs $6 per lb.
Liver $4/lb
Heart $3 per lb.
Tongue $3.50 per lb.
Oxtail $5 per lb.  Rabo De Toro in Spain.
Soup Bones $2 per lb.

The Pasturage of Montague
Welcome winter!  And welcome to the array of choices for your holiday dinner!  Whole turkey, turkey breast, rack of lamb, lamb sirloin roast, smoked ham end roast, smoked ham slice… the list goes on!  We have all sorts of sizes and shapes to accommodate any (lack of) crowd!  Even though I love vegetables and feel they don’t get the time and attention they deserve at the holiday table, and even though dessert always seems to steal the show, I feel like the heart of the meal is the meat.  Everything else cascades from this central choice: wine, sides, even how you set the table.  This is one time to splurge on special meat: don’t worry, you won’t mess it up and it will be worth every penny.
Don’t forget to order your holiday meat platter!  Great for New Years!  It’s on sale now for only $40 on our pre-order form (www.thepasturage.com/order).  It includes liver sausage (a better description is liver pate), lamb jerky, lamb snack sticks and smoked polish lamb sausage.  All possible allergens are listed in our online pre-order form.
Pork is back in stock: bacon, chorizo, ground pork, smoked ham center slices, breakfast links, smoked hocks and (NEW this year!) smoked neck bones.  We are not sure when we will be back to Sweetwater equipped for walk-up sales.  However, if you place a pre-order online (www.thepasturage.com/order), I’ll get it to Sweetwater on the date that you wish via Laughing Tree.  In the meantime, we will be at Muskegon farmer’s market inside the big red building with the white garage doors.
Julie

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market with our 4 kinds of potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
To place an order and PRE-PAY please go to www.laughingtreebakery.com
And look for the ORDER FOR SWEETWATER button in the upper right corner.
Please pre-order by Tuesday at 6pm.
To pay with cash or check at pickup send an email order to: Hilde@laughingtreebakery.com
Specials for the Holidays:
NEW! St. Antoines Chocolate Maple Pecan Pie $25
Oceana Rolls (soft and chewy) 6 Rolls for $7
Gingerbread Children $2.50 each or 5 for $12
Yukon’s Minty Mud Brownies $4
Sunburst Pecan Orange Brownies $4
Cranberry Orange Almond Bread $10.00 (Final week!)
Chocolate Cherry Bread $12.00
SOURDOUGH BREADS Available for Pre-Order for Saturday, December 23:
Elbridge Parmesan Olive Bread $8.00
Pumpernickel Rye $7.50
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $10.00
Homesteader’s Wheat $7.00
Michigander $7.00
Oceana Round $6.50 (This is our only non-sourdough loaf)
Third Coast Three Seed $7.50
Griff’s 8 Grain $7.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice $7.50
Rosie’s Wholegrain Kamut $7.50
Pilgrim Rye $7.50
Rustic Baguettes $4.00
Pay It Forward Loaf $6.00
PASTRIES Available for Pre-Order Saturday, December 23:
Morning Buns $4.00 each (A hearty cinnamon roll with ground pecans and orange oil—Hilde’s
favorite!)
Vanilla Shortcakes $2.50 each (Only available for orders of 12 or more)
Deep Mud Brownies $4.00 each
COOKIES: $3.50 each
Tree Hugger (PB Choc. Chip Cookie–VEGAN)
Whangdangdoodlers (Dark chocolate batons and walnuts)
Pecan Maple Oaties (Oatmeal Raisin with pecans and Mich. Maple syrup)
Hilltoppers (Ginger Molassses cookies with candied ginger)
SCONES: $3.50 each
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Blueberry Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Lovely Lemon Scones
(We are doing these last two varieties two weeks in a row because of requests to have them for
Christmas)
Mountain Crunch Granola $10/pound
Pecan Maple Crunch Granola $10/pound (This new granola contains pecans,
pumpkin seeds, organic oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and more!)
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
New! Winter Glow! Skin care blend of essential oils with Wild Rose & St. John’s Wort.
New! Za’atar Spice! Traditional blend of sumac, sesame, hyssop, thyme & more.
New! Root & Shroom Broth. Reishi, turkey tail, birch polypore, nettles, burdock & astralagus. Add to broth (esp bone broth!) with vegetables for a real health boost!
Order from our new website at: DirtyRootsHealing.com
You can order directly through the site, and choose local pickup at the checkout. I can also take orders through email or phone. Orders are available for pickup at Health Hutt on Henry St, or some other location we agree upon. Signing up for the newsletter via the site will keep you updated with the latest news, classes, and shop updates. Thanks all for your support! Elderberry syrup will be available soon.
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, friends! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. If I get enough preorders I would like to come back on Dec 16th & 23rd.  So if
you’re stuffing some stockings this month, how about some homemade jelly to help fill it up? Or maybe a bowl cozy or two for the one that’s hard
to buy for. At this time I can design custom patterns for someone
special. Text or call and we can discuss this option. I love baking and
it helps keep the house warm so I’m excited to bring my favorite Alton
Brown Blueberry muffins for your morning breakfast. I use local
blueberries and King Arthur flours. They are moist and crumbly, perfect
treats. I’m going to keep an eye on the weather and hope that I can come
on Dec 16 or 23. You can text me at 734 945 0720 and I’ll be sure to
have your order prepared for you. Thank you for your support this year
and always. Here’s my list of jellies available.
Jelly, with Pomona’s pectin: elderberry and blackberry/elderberry mix $8
Jelly with regular pectin: apple, crab apple/kiwi,
kiwi, elderberry, blueberry and wild grape $5
Barb Loe

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We have $50 CSA Member Farm Cards (gift cards) available.  These cards would make a great way to introduce your friends and family members to a healthy and fresh organic approach to food shopping.
Rabbit (whole)  About 2-3 lbs –  $8.00 per lb.
Certified Naturally Grown Chicken
Breast (boneless SKINLESS)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  $9.00 per lb
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack)  Average 2.16 lbs – $5.50 per lb
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.00 per lb
Since we had a poor field corn and  hay harvest this year, we will be raising our chicken and rabbit prices after January 1st to reflect our increased feed costs.    Stock up now.
All dried products are made with our Certified Naturally Grown produce.
Anchor Peppers – Dried Poblano Pepper.  3 oz  resealable pouch $8.00. Limited Quantity
Crushed Hot Pepper Flakes – Blend of our dried hot peppers.  2 oz jar $8.00.
Dried Onion Flakes – Dehydrated red and/or white onions.  These make a great onion soup or dip and are great as a topping on a green bean casserole.  6 oz  resealable pouch $10.00.
We currently are offering CSA  Memberships for 2024.  You can save up to 20% on your purchases from our farm with your CSA Membership. This offer ends January 31, 2024.   Check it out at  Shop at The Mannor Farm
OUR ORDER DEADLINE TO FRIDAY AT 4PM.
Go to Shop at The Mannor Farm  to place an order.  This site will get your order reserved immediately if the item is in stock.  Orders through this link get priority to emailed or text orders.
We prefer orders be placed through the above link but will take emailed or text orders.   We need an email address or  text phone number to send invoices to.  Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894.
We plan to be at Sweetwater Market at least ONCE in January.  We will not be attending the Muskegon Farmers Market until  March.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Hello all!
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday for those last minute holiday needs!
Check out the website for CSA shares + market cards!
I am running some early bird deals through 12/31 including:
– A veg + flower CSA bundle
– market card deal! Buy a $100 market card and receive $25 extra dollars!
-buy a CSA before Christmas and receive a free farm foraged wreath
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Returning Soon
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.
STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt
Please note:  We are not able to respond through Tiny Letter
To remind everyone about what is unique about Sweetwater, here is a link to the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers. This Pledge is signed by all vendors, and we stand behind Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday December 16 Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, December 16th, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Open Saturday December 16th & 23rd.
Closed December 30th.

FRIDAY UPDATE
Plenty of time to get a preorder in before market!
Be sure to check out The Pasturage meat list…bacon is back along with a nice holiday meat platter (included lamb snack sticks and liver pate)

Liberty has Christmas Cookie Boxes for preorder! Also, Hackert certified organic apples, please preorder.
Pine Row has Christmas Trees!
Funny Farm is back with some nice gift ideas.

Vendors Attending Saturday December 16th:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Certified Organic Spy Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Christmas Cookie Box! Gingerbread, crumb bars, chocolate, shortbread, and more. $10.00
Cinnamon Rolls 4 pack $10.00
Buttery Dinner Rolls 8pk  $8.00
Cranberry Crumb bars $4.00
Apple Crumb Bars $4.00 each
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Regular Baked Donuts  $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00
plain or glazed donuts.
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
PASTURED TURKEY 
Italian Turkey sausage $12.00/lb
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $12.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $6.00/lb
Wings $6.00/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
Pork Chops $9.00/lb
Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
Ribs $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
Italian Brats $10.00/lb
Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
We will bring extra meat to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
Even though there is no regular market on Dec 30th, I will be at market location on that day, weather permitting.  Preorders and standing orders only. I did cancel in the Christmas blizzard last year and will follow the same procedure of contacting everyone if I have to cancel this year. This will be for preorder and standing order only. I don’t bring extra for walk up sales.
I revived some kefir grains a couple of weeks ago and they’re growing exponentially. Please let me know if you would like any. They are free to a good home.  😉
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
Christmas trees:
If you are looking for a Christmas tree that has not been sprayed or treated with any chemicals, we have a few to choose from. Please schedule a time to come pick one out. We’ll cut it down and help you load it up.
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Stew meat $8.25
Burger patties $8.25
Ground beef $7.25
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens and 10 female ducks we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February. Duck eggs are trickling in but I anticipate they will take a complete winter break soon.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
Duck eggs are $10/dozen. Unsure we’ll have a dozen… 
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Pasturage of Montague
The big day is here!  Pork has arrived!  Back in stock: bacon, chorizo, ground pork, smoked ham end roasts, smoked ham center slices, breakfast links, smoked hocks and (NEW this year!) smoked neck bones.  We are not sure when we will be back to Sweetwater equipped for walk-up sales.  However, if you place a pre-order online (www.thepasturage.com/order), I’ll get it to Sweetwater on the date that you wish via Laughing Tree.  In the meantime, we will be at Muskegon farmer’s market inside the big red building with the white garage doors.
Don’t forget to order your holiday meat platter!  It’s on sale now for only $40 on our pre-order form (www.thepasturage.com/order).  It includes liver sausage (a better description is liver pate), lamb jerky, lamb snack sticks and smoked polish lamb sausage.  All possible allergens are listed in our online pre-order form.
You have so many options for your holiday dinner!  Whole turkey, turkey breast, rack of lamb, lamb sirloin roast, smoked ham end roast, smoked ham slice… the list goes on!  We have all sorts of sizes and shapes to accommodate any (even lack of) crowd!  Bon appetit, my friends.
Julie

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market with our 4 kinds of potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We will have a nice selection of breads and pastries for walk up sales.
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
New! Winter Glow! Skin care blend of essential oils with Wild Rose & St. John’s Wort.
New! Za’atar Spice! Traditional blend of sumac, sesame, hyssop, thyme & more.
New! Root & Shroom Broth. Reishi, turkey tail, birch polypore, nettles, burdock & astralagus. Add to broth with vegetables for a real health boost!
Order from our new website at: DirtyRootsHealing.com
You can order directly through the site, and choose local pickup at the checkout. I can also take orders through email or phone. Orders are available for pickup at Health Hutt on Henry St, or some other location we agree upon. Signing up for the newsletter via the site will keep you updated with the latest news, classes, and shop updates. Thanks all for your support! Elderberry syrup will be available soon.
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, friends! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. If I get enough preorders I would
like to come back on Dec 16th & 23rd.  So if
you’re stuffing some stockings this month, how about some homemade jelly to help fill it up? Or maybe a bowl cozy or two for the one that’s hard
to buy for. At this time I can design custom patterns for someone
special. Text or call and we can discuss this option. I love baking and
it helps keep the house warm so I’m excited to bring my favorite Alton
Brown Blueberry muffins for your morning breakfast. I use local
blueberries and King Arthur flours. They are moist and crumbly, perfect
treats. I’m going to keep an eye on the weather and hope that I can come
on Dec 16 or 23. You can text me at 734 945 0720 and I’ll be sure to
have your order prepared for you. Thank you for your support this year
and always. Here’s my list of jellies available.
Jelly, with Pomona’s pectin: elderberry and blackberry/elderberry mix $8
Jelly with regular pectin: apple, crab apple/kiwi,
kiwi, elderberry, blueberry and wild grape $5
Barb Loe

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
Mannor Farm will have Certified Naturally Grown chicken for walk-up sales at Sweetwater Market on Saturday.
Remember our prices are going up after January 1st.  Stock up now.
We are also taking deposits for Rabbit to be delivered on December 23d.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

Returning Soon

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Hello all!
As much as I’d love to see everyone tomorrow morning, we have to get plastic on our high tunnel (and have a crew Saturday morning to help us do it!)
While a bummer today, it will be worthwhile later this winter when we can once again fill our market table with those delicious tender greens!
I will miss everyone tomorrow, but look forward to seeing you next week for those last minute holiday needs!
In the meantime, CSA shares + market cards are live on the website!
I am running some early bird deals through 12/31 including:
– A veg + flower CSA bundle
– market card deal! Buy a $100 market card and receive $25 extra dollars!
-buy a CSA before Christmas and receive a free farm foraged wreath
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return soon.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.
STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt
Please note:  We are not able to respond through Tiny Letter
To remind everyone about what is unique about Sweetwater, here is a link to the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers. This Pledge is signed by all vendors, and we stand behind Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

Sweetwater Monday Preorder for Saturday December 16th Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, December 16th, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Open Saturday December 16th & 23rd.
Closed December 30th.
Taking a vote on January, February & March – stay tuned. (and we’d like to hear from all of you about an “every other week” schedule until spring. Let us know your thoughts! Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com

Monday Preorder
Be sure to check out The Pasturage meat list…bacon is back along with some great ideas for holiday meals.
Laughing Tree Bakery needs your preorders by Tuesday 6pm.
Liberty has Christmas Cookie Boxes for preorder! Also, Hackert certified organic apples, please preorder.
Woven Farm has Christmas wreaths!
Pine Row has Christmas Trees!
Funny Farm is back with some nice gift ideas.

Vendors Attending Saturday December 16th:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Certified Organic Spy Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Christmas Cookie Box! Gingerbread, crumb bars, chocolate, shortbread, and more. $10.00
Cinnamon Rolls 4 pack $10.00
Buttery Dinner Rolls 8pk  $8.00
Cranberry Crumb bars $4.00
Apple Crumb Bars $4.00 each
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Regular Baked Donuts  $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00
plain or glazed donuts.
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
PASTURED TURKEY 
Italian Turkey sausage $12.00/lb
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $12.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $6.00/lb
Wings $6.00/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
Pork Chops $9.00/lb
Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
Ribs $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
Italian Brats $10.00/lb
Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
We will bring extra meat to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Look for squash, potatoes, holiday wreaths, and possibly a fresh batch of microgreens.
Our 2024 CSA shares are live on our website! Current offerings include our main season CSA, flower CSA, and flexible market cards. I am excited for another wonderful year full of abundant harvests and welcoming members both old and new onto the farm! If you would like to learn more about CSA, click the link below! Your early season support of a CSA means the absolute world and is incredibly helpful in navigating the slow season until veg is back in full swing!
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market with our 4 kinds of potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
To place an order and PRE-PAY please go to www.laughingtreebakery.com
And look for the ORDER FOR SWEETWATER button in the upper right corner.
Please pre-order by Tuesday at 6pm.
To pay with cash or check at pickup send an email order to: Hilde@laughingtreebakery.com
SOURDOUGH BREADS Available for Pre-Order for Saturday, December 16:
Cranberry Orange Almond Bread $10.00
Chocolate Cherry Bread $12.00
Cheddar Peppercorn Bread $8.00
Honey Oat $7.50
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $10.00
Homesteader’s Wheat $7.00
Michigander $7.00
Oceana Round $6.50 (This is our only non-sourdough loaf)
Third Coast Three Seed $7.50
Griff’s 8 Grain $7.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice $7.50
Rosie’s Wholegrain Kamut $7.50
Pilgrim Rye $7.50
Rustic Baguettes $4.00
Pay It Forward Loaf $6.00
PASTRIES Available for Pre-Order Saturday, December 16:
Morning Buns $4.00 each (A hearty cinnamon roll with ground pecans and orange oil—Hilde’s
favorite!)
Vanilla Shortcakes $2.50 each (Only available for orders of 12 or more)
Deep Mud Brownies $4.00 each
COOKIES: $3.50 each
Tree Hugger (PB Choc. Chip Cookie–VEGAN)
Whangdangdoodlers (Dark chocolate batons and walnuts)
Pecan Maple Oaties (Oatmeal Raisin with pecans and Mich. Maple syrup)
Hilltoppers (Ginger Molassses cookies with candied ginger)
SCONES: $3.50 each
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Blueberry Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Lovely Lemon Scones
Mountain Crunch Granola $10/pound
Pecan Maple Crunch Granola $10/pound (This new granola contains pecans,
pumpkin seeds, organic oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and more!)
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
Even though there is no regular market on Dec 30th, I will be at market location on that day, weather permitting.  Preorders and standing orders only. I did cancel in the Christmas blizzard last year and will follow the same procedure of contacting everyone if I have to cancel this year. This will be for preorder and standing order only. I don’t bring extra for walk up sales.
I revived some kefir grains a couple of weeks ago and they’re growing exponentially. Please let me know if you would like any. They are free to a good home.  😉
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
Christmas trees:
If you are looking for a Christmas tree that has not been sprayed or treated with any chemicals, we have a few to choose from. Please schedule a time to come pick one out. We’ll cut it down and help you load it up.
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Stew meat $8.25
Burger patties $8.25
Ground beef $7.25
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens and 10 female ducks we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February. Duck eggs are trickling in but I anticipate they will take a complete winter break soon.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
Duck eggs are $10/dozen. Unsure we’ll have a dozen… 
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Pasturage of Montague
The big day is here!  Pork has arrived!  Back in stock: bacon, chorizo, ground pork, smoked ham end roasts, smoked ham center slices, breakfast links, smoked hocks and (NEW this year!) smoked neck bones.  We are not sure when we will be back to Sweetwater equipped for walk-up sales.  However, if you place a pre-order online (www.thepasturage.com/order), I’ll get it to Sweetwater on the date that you wish via Laughing Tree.  In the meantime, we will be at Muskegon farmer’s market inside the big red building with the white garage doors.
Don’t forget to order your holiday meat platter!  It’s on sale now for only $40 on our pre-order form (www.thepasturage.com/order).  It includes liver sausage (a better description is liver pate), lamb jerky, lamb snack sticks and smoked polish lamb sausage.  All possible allergens are listed in our online pre-order form.
You have so many options for your holiday dinner!  Whole turkey, turkey breast, rack of lamb, lamb sirloin roast, smoked ham end roast, smoked ham slice… the list goes on!  We have all sorts of sizes and shapes to accommodate any (even lack of) crowd!  Even though I love vegetables and feel they don’t get the time and attention they deserve at the holiday table, and even though dessert always seems to steal the show, I feel like the heart of the meal is the meat.  Everything else cascades from this central choice: wine, sides, even how you set the table.  This is one time to splurge on special meat: don’t worry, you won’t mess it up and it will be worth every penny.  Bon appetit, my friends.
Julie

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, friends! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. If I get enough preorders I would
like to come back on Dec 16th & 23rd.  So if
you’re stuffing some stockings this month, how about some homemade jelly to help fill it up? Or maybe a bowl cozy or two for the one that’s hard
to buy for. At this time I can design custom patterns for someone
special. Text or call and we can discuss this option. I love baking and
it helps keep the house warm so I’m excited to bring my favorite Alton
Brown Blueberry muffins for your morning breakfast. I use local
blueberries and King Arthur flours. They are moist and crumbly, perfect
treats. I’m going to keep an eye on the weather and hope that I can come
on Dec 16 or 23. You can text me at 734 945 0720 and I’ll be sure to
have your order prepared for you. Thank you for your support this year
and always. Here’s my list of jellies available.
Jelly, with Pomona’s pectin: elderberry and blackberry/elderberry mix $8
Jelly with regular pectin: apple, crab apple/kiwi,
kiwi, elderberry, blueberry and wild grape $5
Barb Loe

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
Herbalist Cody Westendorf has a new website! DirtyRootsHealing.com
You can order directly through the site, and choose local pickup at the checkout. I can also take orders through email or phone. Orders are available for pickup at Health Hutt on Henry St, or some other location we agree upon. Signing up for the newsletter via the site will keep you updated with the latest news, classes, and shop updates. Thanks all for your support! Elderberry syrup will be available soon.
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
Our gift to you is 10% OFF your total order this week.
We have $50 CSA Member Farm Cards (gift cards) available.  These cards would make a great holiday gift and a chance to introduce friends and family members to a healthy and fresh approach to food shopping.
All our produce and meat is Certified Naturally Grown.
Breast (boneless SKINLESS; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  Normally $9.00 per lb     SPECIAL $8.00 per lb
Thighs (4 per pack)  Average  1.8 lbs –  $6.00 per lb. LIMITED Quantity
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack)  Average 2.16 lbs – $5.50 per lb
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.00 per lb
We will be raising our chicken and rabbit prices after January 1st to reflect our increased costs.    Stock up now.
All dried products are made with our Certified Naturally Grown produce.
Anchor Peppers – Dried Poblano Pepper.  3 oz  resealable pouch $8.00. Limited Quantity
Crushed Hot Pepper Flakes – Blend of our dried hot peppers.  2 oz jar $8.00.
Dried Onion Flakes – Dehydrated red and/or white onions.  These make a great onion soup or dip and are great as a topping on a green bean casserole.  6 oz  resealable pouch $10.00.
We will be adding more dried items over the next few weeks.  Check   Shop at The Mannor Farm  for new dried items.
We currently are offering CSA  Memberships for 2024.  Check it out at  Shop at The Mannor Farm
OUR ORDER DEADLINE TO FRIDAY AT 4PM.
Go to Shop at The Mannor Farm  to place an order.  This site will get your order reserved immediately if the item is in stock.
We prefer orders be placed through the above link but will take emailed or text orders.   We need an email address or  text phone number to send invoices to.  Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894.
We will be at Sweetwater next on December 23d.  
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

Returning Soon

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return soon.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
We are so grateful for your patronage this market season. this week will be the last we will be attending Sweetwater until spring,
Greg & Shel
Blackbird Farm
In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.

STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt
Please note:  We are not able to respond through Tiny Letter

To remind everyone about what is unique about Sweetwater, here is a link to the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers. This Pledge is signed by all vendors, and we stand behind Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday December 9th Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, December 9th, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Open Saturday December 9, 16 & 23rd.
Closed December 30th.
Taking a vote on January, February & March – stay tuned. (and we’d like to hear from all of you about an “every other week” schedule until spring. Let us know your thoughts! Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com

FRIDAY UPDATE
Liberty has Hackert apples, please preorder.
Woven Farm has Christmas wreaths!

Vendors Attending Saturday December 9th:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Sorry – No baked goods this Sat.
Certified Organic Spy Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
PASTURED TURKEY
Italian Turkey sausage $12.00/lb
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $12.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $6.00/lb
Wings $6.00/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
Pork Chops $9.00/lb
Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
Ribs $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
Italian Brats $10.00/lb
Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
We will bring extra meat to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
Herbalist Cody Westendorf has a new website! DirtyRootsHealing.com
You can order directly through the site, and choose local pickup at the checkout. I can also take orders through email or phone. Orders are available for pickup at Health Hutt on Henry St, or some other location we agree upon. Signing up for the newsletter via the site will keep you updated with the latest news, classes, and shop updates. Thanks all for your support! Elderberry syrup will be available soon.
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Look for squash, potatoes, holiday wreaths, and possibly a fresh batch of microgreens.
Our 2024 CSA shares launched this week and are live on our website! Current offerings include our main season CSA, flower CSA, and flexible market cards. I am excited for another wonderful year full of abundant harvests and welcoming members both old and new onto the farm! If you would like to learn more about CSA, click the link below! Your early season support of a CSA means the absolute world and is incredibly helpful in navigating the slow season until veg is back in full swing!
I am also excited to announce that I am offering a CSA raffle! After a big ol’ real estate mistake and 2 seasons without water, the farm has taken quite a financial hit. I currently have about $5000 more to save before we are able to have a professional well drilled, as well as need to get our hoop house paid off by the end of the year!
I have been thinking of ways to make this happen, and the idea of a raffle has brought about much positive support!
For the raffle, I will be raffling off 3 individual items: 1 Full Share Veg CSA Share ($ 600 value), 1 Full Share Flower CSA ($200 value), and 1 $100 Market Card.
-Raffle Entries are $25 each or 5 for $100
-Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 10th.
To enter, you are able to pay for entries at the market any Saturday from now through
12/9/23. You may also pay for entries via Venmo ( @thewoventrifecta). I appreciate the support and wish all who enter the best of luck!
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market Saturday with four kinds of potatoes & squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We will have a nice selection of pastries and breads available for walk up sales Saturday.
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Stew meat $8.25
Burger patties $8.25
Ground beef $7.25
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens and 10 female ducks we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February. Duck eggs are trickling in but I anticipate they will take a complete winter break soon.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen. Sold out 
Duck eggs are $10/dozen. Sold out 
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
Preorder deadline is 4pm Friday.
We will have chicken for walk-up sales on Saturday.
Remember our prices are going up after January 1st.  Stock up now.
We have $50 CSA Member Farm Cards (gift cards) available.  These cards would make a great holiday gift and a chance to introduce friends and family members to a healthy and fresh approach to food shopping.
All our produce and meat is Certified Naturally Grown.
We have a limited quantity of rabbit available for delivery December 20th.  They will be 2-4 lbs at $8 per lb.  We are asking for a $10 deposit each to reserve them and will invoice when they are available for pick-up or delivery.
All our chickens are Certified Naturally Grown; they are fed Certified Organic or Certified Naturally Grown feed.  All our chicken is young and tender.  Processed at 7-10 weeks.
Breast (boneless SKINLESS; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  Normally $9.00 per lb     SPECIAL $8.00 per lb
Thighs (4 per pack)  Average  1.8 lbs –  $6.00 per lb
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack)  Average 2.16 lbs – $5.50 per lb
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.00 per lb
We will be raising our chicken prices after January 1st to reflect our increased costs.    Stock up now.
All dried products are made with our Certified Naturally Grown produce.
Anchor Peppers – Dried Poblano Pepper.  3 oz  resealable pouch $8.00. Limited Quantity
Crushed Hot Pepper Flakes – Blend of our dried hot peppers.  2 oz jar $8.00.
Dried Onion Flakes – Dehydrated red and/or white onions.  These make a great onion soup or dip and are great as a topping on a green bean casserole.  6 oz  resealable pouch $10.00.
We will be adding more dried items over the next few weeks.  Check  https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php for new dried items.
We currently are offering CSA  Memberships for 2024.  Check it out at https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/page/csa-member-program
OUR ORDER DEADLINE TO FRIDAY AT 4PM.
Go to https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php
to place an order.  This site will get your order reserved immediately if the item is in stock.
We prefer orders be placed through the above link but will take emailed or text orders.   We need an email address or  text phone number to send invoices to.  Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894.
We will also be at the Muskegon Farmers Market on   We will have whole chicken available for walk-up sales at the Muskegon Farmers Market this week.  We will be at Sweetwater next on December 23d.  
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

The Pasturage of Montague
Out of the snow and into the mud… aiee!  Don’t forget to order your holiday meat platter!  It’s on sale now for only $40 on our pre-order form (www.thepasturage.com/order).  It includes liver sausage; a better description is liver pate.  One customer raved that he’s had liver pate all over the world (France, Germany, he listed some other places), and this is the best he’s ever had.  Try for yourself and see!  It also includes lamb jerky, lamb snack sticks and smoked polish lamb sausage.  All possible allergens are listed in our online pre-order form.  Also on our online pre-order form are lamb and turkey which are in stock, AND all cuts of pork.  I decided to list all the pork cuts I expect to arrive back in stock on Dec. 16 so you can be sure you get what you want on that date.  I don’t know when we will return to Sweetwater equipped for walk up sales, but I will do my best to get your pre-order to you on the date that you wish.  Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Returning Soon

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, friends! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. If I get enough preorders I would like to come back on Dec 16th & 23rd.  So if
you’re stuffing some stockings this month, how about some homemade jelly to help fill it up? Or maybe a bowl cozy or two for the one that’s hard
to buy for. At this time I can design custom patterns for someone
special. Text or call and we can discuss this option. I love baking and
it helps keep the house warm so I’m excited to bring my favorite Alton
Brown Blueberry muffins for your morning breakfast. I use local
blueberries and King Arthur flours. They are moist and crumbly, perfect
treats. I’m going to keep an eye on the weather and hope that I can come
on Dec 16 or 23. You can text me at 734 945 0720 and I’ll be sure to
have your order prepared for you. Thank you for your support this year
and always. Here’s my list of jellies available.
Jelly, with Pomona’s pectin: elderberry and blackberry/elderberry mix $8
Jelly with regular pectin: apple, crab apple/kiwi,
kiwi, elderberry, blueberry and wild grape $5
Barb Loe
The Funny Farm

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return soon.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
We are so grateful for your patronage this market season. this week will be the last we will be attending Sweetwater until spring,
Greg & Shel
Blackbird Farm
In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.

STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt
Please note:  We are not able to respond through Tiny Letter

To remind everyone about what is unique about Sweetwater, here is a link to the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers. This Pledge is signed by all vendors, and we stand behind Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

Sweetwater Monday Preorder for Saturday December 9th Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, December 9th, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Open Saturday December 9, 16 & 23rd.
Closed December 30th.
Taking a vote on January, February & March – stay tuned. (and we’d like to hear from all of you about an “every other week” schedule until spring. Let us know your thoughts! Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com

Monday Preorder
Laughing Tree Bakery needs your preorders by Tuesday 6pm.
Liberty has Hackert apples, please preorder.
Woven Farm has Christmas wreaths!

Vendors Attending Saturday December 9th:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Sorry – No baked goods this Sat.
Certified Organic Spy Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
PASTURED TURKEY
Italian Turkey sausage $12.00/lb
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $12.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $6.00/lb
Wings $6.00/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
Pork Chops $9.00/lb
Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
Ribs $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
Italian Brats $10.00/lb
Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
We will bring extra meat to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Look for squash, potatoes, holiday wreaths, and possibly a fresh batch of microgreens.
Our 2024 CSA shares launched this week and are live on our website! Current offerings include our main season CSA, flower CSA, and flexible market cards. I am excited for another wonderful year full of abundant harvests and welcoming members both old and new onto the farm! If you would like to learn more about CSA, click the link below! Your early season support of a CSA means the absolute world and is incredibly helpful in navigating the slow season until veg is back in full swing!
I am also excited to announce that I am offering a CSA raffle! After a big ol’ real estate mistake and 2 seasons without water, the farm has taken quite a financial hit. I currently have about $5000 more to save before we are able to have a professional well drilled, as well as need to get our hoop house paid off by the end of the year!
I have been thinking of ways to make this happen, and the idea of a raffle has brought about much positive support!
For the raffle, I will be raffling off 3 individual items: 1 Full Share Veg CSA Share ($ 600 value), 1 Full Share Flower CSA ($200 value), and 1 $100 Market Card.
-Raffle Entries are $25 each or 5 for $100
-Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 10th.
To enter, you are able to pay for entries at the market any Saturday from now through
12/9/23. You may also pay for entries via Venmo ( @thewoventrifecta). I appreciate the support and wish all who enter the best of luck!
*You will also find Scholl Farm squash & potatoes at my booth.
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Scholl Farms of Montague
Sam Otto, Woven Farm, will be at market Saturday with our potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
To place an order and PRE-PAY please go to www.laughingtreebakery.com
And look for the ORDER FOR SWEETWATER button in the upper right corner.
Please pre-order by Tuesday at 6pm.
To pay with cash or check at pickup send an email order to: Hilde@laughingtreebakery.com
SOURDOUGH BREADS Available for Pre-Order for Saturday, December 9:
Cranberry Orange Almond Bread $10.00
Chili Cheddar Bread $8.00
Hazel Road Rustic $7.50
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $10.00
Homesteader’s Wheat $7.00
Michigander $7.00
Oceana Round $6.50 (This is our only non-sourdough loaf)
Third Coast Three Seed $7.50
Griff’s 8 Grain $7.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice $7.50
Rosie’s Wholegrain Kamut $7.50
Pilgrim Rye $7.50
Rustic Baguettes $4.00
Pay It Forward Loaf $6.00
PASTRIES Available for Pre-Order Saturday, December 9:
Morning Buns $4.00 each (A hearty cinnamon roll with ground pecans and orange oil—Hilde’s
favorite!)
Vanilla Shortcakes $2.50 each (Only available for orders of 12 or more)
Deep Mud Brownies $4.00 each
COOKIES: $3.50 each
Tree Hugger (PB Choc. Chip Cookie–VEGAN)
Whangdangdoodlers (Dark chocolate batons and walnuts)
Pecan Maple Oaties (Oatmeal Raisin with pecans and Mich. Maple syrup)
Hilltoppers (Ginger Molassses cookies with candied ginger)
SCONES: $3.50 each
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Blueberry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Double Chocolate Scones
Mountain Crunch Granola $10/pound
Pecan Maple Crunch Granola $10/pound (This new granola contains pecans, pumpkin seeds, organic oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and more!)
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Stew meat $8.25
Burger patties $8.25
Ground beef $7.25
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens and 10 female ducks we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February. Duck eggs are trickling in but I anticipate they will take a complete winter break soon.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
Duck eggs are $10/dozen. .
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We have $50 CSA Member Farm Cards (gift cards) available.  These cards would make a great holiday gift and a chance to introduce friends and family members to a healthy and fresh approach to food shopping.
All our produce and meat is Certified Naturally Grown.
We have a limited quantity of rabbit available for delivery December 20th.  They will be 2-4 lbs at $8 per lb.  We are asking for a $10 deposit each to reserve them and will invoice when they are available for pick-up or delivery.
All our chickens are Certified Naturally Grown; they are fed Certified Organic or Certified Naturally Grown feed.  All our chicken is young and tender.  Processed at 7-10 weeks.
Breast (boneless SKINLESS; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  Normally $9.00 per lb     SPECIAL $8.00 per lb
Thighs (4 per pack)  Average  1.8 lbs –  $6.00 per lb
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack)  Average 2.16 lbs – $5.50 per lb
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.00 per lb
We will be raising our chicken prices after January 1st to reflect our increased costs.    Stock up now.
All dried products are made with our Certified Naturally Grown produce.
Anchor Peppers – Dried Poblano Pepper.  3 oz  resealable pouch $8.00. Limited Quantity
Crushed Hot Pepper Flakes – Blend of our dried hot peppers.  2 oz jar $8.00.
Dried Onion Flakes – Dehydrated red and/or white onions.  These make a great onion soup or dip and are great as a topping on a green bean casserole.  6 oz  resealable pouch $10.00.
We will be adding more dried items over the next few weeks.  Check  https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php for new dried items.
We currently are offering CSA  Memberships for 2024.  Check it out at https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/page/csa-member-program
OUR ORDER DEADLINE TO FRIDAY AT 4PM.
Go to https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php
to place an order.  This site will get your order reserved immediately if the item is in stock.
We prefer orders be placed through the above link but will take emailed or text orders.   We need an email address or  text phone number to send invoices to.  Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894.
We will also be at the Muskegon Farmers Market on   We will have whole chicken available for walk-up sales at the Muskegon Farmers Market this week.  We will be at Sweetwater next on December 23d.  
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

The Pasturage of Montague
Hi all!  What a great snowy kick-off to the best time of the year!  We are not sure when we will be back to Sweetwater equipped for walk-up sales.  However, if you place a pre-order online (www.thepasturage.com/order), I’ll do my best to get it to Sweetwater on the date that you wish.  In the meantime, we will be at Muskegon farmer’s market inside the big red building with the white garage doors.  We have all sorts of lamb back in stock: loin chops, rib chops, rack of lamb, spicy breakfast links, brisket, neck roast, and gyro brats (please note: this is a different recipe!  The ingredients are listed on our online pre-order form).  We have turkey in stock: frozen whole birds, boneless breast, thigh, drumstick, wings, soup bones, feet, necks, gizzards, livers, (and a partridge in a pear tree.)  We will have pork back in stock on Dec. 16 including bacon, chorizo, whole smoked ham, ham slices, breakfast links, and smoked hocks.  On our online pre-order form, you can place an order for lamb and turkey, and at the request of some of you folks, you can even pre-order bacon.  Again, our online pre-order form is the best way to find out what we have in stock, the possible allergens in our sausages and smoked meats, prices, and pick up options.  Thank you!  Merry Christmas! All of the above options are on our pre-order form at www.thepasturage.com/order/
Julie

Returning Soon

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, friends! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. If I get enough preorders I would
like to come back on Dec 16th & 23rd.  So if
you’re stuffing some stockings this month, how about some homemade jelly to help fill it up? Or maybe a bowl cozy or two for the one that’s hard
to buy for. At this time I can design custom patterns for someone
special. Text or call and we can discuss this option. I love baking and
it helps keep the house warm so I’m excited to bring my favorite Alton
Brown Blueberry muffins for your morning breakfast. I use local
blueberries and King Arthur flours. They are moist and crumbly, perfect
treats. I’m going to keep an eye on the weather and hope that I can come
on Dec 16 or 23. You can text me at 734 945 0720 and I’ll be sure to
have your order prepared for you. Thank you for your support this year
and always. Here’s my list of jellies available.
Jelly, with Pomona’s pectin: elderberry and blackberry/elderberry mix $8
Jelly with regular pectin: apple, crab apple/kiwi,
kiwi, elderberry, blueberry and wild grape $5
Barb Loe
The Funny Farm

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return soon.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
Herbalist Cody Westendorf has a new website! DirtyRootsHealing.com
You can order directly through the site, and choose local pickup at the checkout. I can also take orders through email or phone. Orders are available for pickup at Health Hutt on Henry St, or some other location we agree upon. Signing up for the newsletter via the site will keep you updated with the latest news, classes, and shop updates. Thanks all for your support! Elderberry syrup will be available soon.
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
We are so grateful for your patronage this market season. this week will be the last we will be attending Sweetwater until spring,
Greg & Shel
Blackbird Farm

In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.

STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt
Please note:  We are not able to respond through Tiny Letter

To remind everyone about what is unique about Sweetwater, here is a link to the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers. This Pledge is signed by all vendors, and we stand behind Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday December 2nd Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
FRIDAY UPDATE
Funny Farm will be at market, preorders welcomed.
Liberty has Hackert apples, please preorder.
Woven Farm has Christmas wreaths!

Vendors Attending Saturday December 2nd:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
New! Certified Organic Spy Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
PASTURED TURKEY
Italian Turkey sausage $12.00/lb
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $11.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $5.75/lb
Wings $5.75/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
New! Pork Chops $9.00/lb
New! Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
New! Ribs $9.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
New! Italian Brats $9.00/lb
New! Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
New! Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
New! Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New! Cranberry Crumb bars $4.00
New! Apple Crumb Bars $4.00 each
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Regular Baked Donuts  $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00
plain or glazed donuts.
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
We will bring extra meat,  and any extra baked goods to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Look for squash, potatoes, holiday wreaths, and possibly a fresh batch of microgreens.
Our 2024 CSA shares launched this week and are live on our website! Current offerings include our main season CSA, flower CSA, and flexible market cards. I am excited for another wonderful year full of abundant harvests and welcoming members both old and new onto the farm! If you would like to learn more about CSA, click the link below! Your early season support of a CSA means the absolute world and is incredibly helpful in navigating the slow season until veg is back in full swing!
I am also excited to announce that I am offering a CSA raffle! After a big ol’ real estate mistake and 2 seasons without water, the farm has taken quite a financial hit. I currently have about $5000 more to save before we are able to have a professional well drilled, as well as need to get our hoop house paid off by the end of the year!
I have been thinking of ways to make this happen, and the idea of a raffle has brought about much positive support!
For the raffle, I will be raffling off 3 individual items: 1 Full Share Veg CSA Share ($ 600 value), 1 Full Share Flower CSA ($200 value), and 1 $100 Market Card.
-Raffle Entries are $25 each or 5 for $100
-Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 10th.
To enter, you are able to pay for entries at the market any Saturday from now through
12/9/23. You may also pay for entries via Venmo ( @thewoventrifecta). I appreciate the support and wish all who enter the best of luck!
*You will also find Scholl Farm squash & potatoes at my booth.
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Scholl Farms of Montague
Sam Otto, Woven Farm, will be at market Saturday with our potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We will have a nice selection of breads and pastries available for walk up sales Saturday.
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Stew meat $8.25
Burger patties $8.25
Ground beef $7.25
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens and 10 female ducks we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February. Duck eggs are trickling in but I anticipate they will take a complete winter break soon.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen. Sold out 
Duck eggs are $10/dozen. Sold out 
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, friends! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. I would
like to come back for at least one week before the next holiday so if
you’re stuffing some stockings this month, how about some homemade jelly
to help fill it up. Or maybe a bowl cozy or two for the one that’s hard
to buy for. At this time I can design custom patterns for someone
special. Text or call and we can discuss this option. I love baking and
it helps keep the house warm so I’m excited to bring my favorite Alton
Brown Blueberry muffins for your morning breakfast. I use local
blueberries and King Arthur flours. They are moist and crumbly, perfect
treats. I’m going to keep an eye on the weather and hope that I can come
on Dec 16 or 23. You can text me at 734 945 0720 and I’ll be sure to
have your order prepared for you. Thank you for your support this year
and always. Here’s my list of jellies available.
Jelly, with Pomona’s pectin: elderberry and blackberry/elderberry mix $8
Jelly with regular pectin: apple, crab apple/kiwi,
kiwi, elderberry, blueberry and wild grape $5

The Pasturage of Montague
Hi all!  What a great snowy kick-off to the best time of the year!  We are not sure when we will be back to Sweetwater equipped for walk-up sales.  However, if you place a pre-order online (www.thepasturage.com/order), I’ll do my best to get it to Sweetwater on the date that you wish.  In the meantime, we will be at Muskegon farmer’s market inside the big red building with the white garage doors.  We have all sorts of lamb back in stock: loin chops, rib chops, rack of lamb, spicy breakfast links, brisket, neck roast, and gyro brats (please note: this is a different recipe!  The ingredients are listed on our online pre-order form).  We have turkey in stock: frozen whole birds, boneless breast, thigh, drumstick, wings, soup bones, feet, necks, gizzards, livers, (and a partridge in a pear tree.)  We will have pork back in stock on Dec. 16 including bacon, chorizo, whole smoked ham, ham slices, breakfast links, and smoked hocks.  On our online pre-order form, you can place an order for lamb and turkey, and at the request of some of you folks, you can even pre-order bacon.  Again, our online pre-order form is the best way to find out what we have in stock, the possible allergens in our sausages and smoked meats, prices, and pick up options.  Thank you!  Merry Christmas! All of the above options are on our pre-order form at www.thepasturage.com/order/
Julie

Returning Soon
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return soon.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
Herbalist Cody Westendorf has a new website! DirtyRootsHealing.com
You can order directly through the site, and choose local pickup at the checkout. I can also take orders through email or phone. Orders are available for pickup at Health Hutt on Henry St, or some other location we agree upon. Signing up for the newsletter via the site will keep you updated with the latest news, classes, and shop updates. Thanks all for your support! Elderberry syrup will be available soon.
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe
The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
Dan & Linda Mannor
We did not receive enough preorders this week so will plan to return to market on December
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.

STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmkt@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt
Please note:  We are not able to respond through Tiny Letter

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Sweetwater Monday Preorder for Saturday December 2nd Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
Monday Preorder
Laughing Tree Bakery needs your preorders by Tuesday 6pm.
Liberty has Hackert apples, please preorder.
Woven Farm has Christmas wreaths!

Vendors Attending Saturday December 2nd:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
New! Certified Organic Spy Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
PASTURED TURKEY
Italian Turkey sausage $12.00/lb
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $11.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $5.75/lb
Wings $5.75/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
New! Pork Chops $9.00/lb
New! Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
New! Ribs $9.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
New! Italian Brats $9.00/lb
New! Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
New! Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
New! Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New! Cranberry Crumb bars $4.00
New! Apple Crumb Bars $4.00 each
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Regular Baked Donuts  $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00
plain or glazed donuts.
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
We will bring extra meat,  and any extra baked goods to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Look for squash, potatoes, holiday wreaths, and possibly a fresh batch of microgreens.
Our 2024 CSA shares launched this week and are live on our website! Current offerings include our main season CSA, flower CSA, and flexible market cards. I am excited for another wonderful year full of abundant harvests and welcoming members both old and new onto the farm! If you would like to learn more about CSA, click the link below! Your early season support of a CSA means the absolute world and is incredibly helpful in navigating the slow season until veg is back in full swing!
I am also excited to announce that I am offering a CSA raffle! After a big ol’ real estate mistake and 2 seasons without water, the farm has taken quite a financial hit. I currently have about $5000 more to save before we are able to have a professional well drilled, as well as need to get our hoop house paid off by the end of the year!
I have been thinking of ways to make this happen, and the idea of a raffle has brought about much positive support!
For the raffle, I will be raffling off 3 individual items: 1 Full Share Veg CSA Share ($ 600 value), 1 Full Share Flower CSA ($200 value), and 1 $100 Market Card.
-Raffle Entries are $25 each or 5 for $100
-Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 10th.
To enter, you are able to pay for entries at the market any Saturday from now through
12/9/23. You may also pay for entries via Venmo ( @thewoventrifecta). I appreciate the support and wish all who enter the best of luck!
*You will also find Scholl Farm squash & potatoes at my booth.
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Scholl Farms of Montague
Sam Otto, Woven Farm, will be at market Saturday with our potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
To place an order and PRE-PAY please go to www.laughingtreebakery.com
And look for the ORDER FOR SWEETWATER button in the upper right corner.
Please pre-order by Tuesday at 6pm.
To pay with cash or check at pickup send an email order to: Hilde@laughingtreebakery.com
SOURDOUGH BREADS Available for Pre-Order for Saturday, December 2:
Cranberry Orange Almond Bread $10.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive Bread $8.00
Cobmoosa Onion Rye $7.50
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $10.00
Homesteader’s Wheat $7.00
Michigander $7.00
Oceana Round $6.50 (This is our only non-sourdough loaf)
Third Coast Three Seed $7.50
Griff’s 8 Grain $7.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice $7.50
Rosie’s Wholegrain Kamut $7.50
Pilgrim Rye $7.50
Rustic Baguettes $4.00
Pay It Forward Loaf $6.00
PASTRIES Available for Pre-Order Saturday, December 2:
Morning Buns $4.00 each (A hearty cinnamon roll with ground pecans and orange oil—Hilde’s
favorite!)
Vanilla Shortcakes $2.50 each
Deep Mud Brownies $4.00 each
COOKIES: $3.50 each
Tree Hugger (PB Choc. Chip Cookie–VEGAN)
Whangdangdoodlers (Dark chocolate batons and walnuts)
Pecan Maple Oaties (Oatmeal Raisin with pecans and Mich. Maple syrup)
Hilltoppers (Ginger Molassses cookies with candied ginger)
SCONES: $3.50 each
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Blueberry Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones
Lovely Lemon Scones
Mountain Crunch Granola $10/pound
Pecan Maple Crunch Granola $10/pound (This new granola contains pecans,
pumpkin seeds, organic oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and more!)Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Stew meat $8.25
Burger patties $8.25
Ground beef $7.25
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens and 10 female ducks we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February. Duck eggs are trickling in but I anticipate they will take a complete winter break soon.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
Duck eggs are $10/dozen. .
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We have $50 CSA Member Farm Cards (gift cards) available.  These cards would make a great holiday gift and a chance to introduce friends and family members to a healthy and fresh approach to food shopping.
All our produce and meat is Certified Naturally Grown.
We have a limited quantity of rabbit available for delivery December 20th.  They will be 2-4 lbs at $8 per lb.  We are asking for a $10 deposit each to reserve them and will invoice when they are available for pick-up or delivery.
All our chickens are Certified Naturally Grown; they are fed Certified Organic or Certified Naturally Grown feed.  All our chicken is young and tender.  Processed at 7-10 weeks.
Whole Chicken   Average 4.21 lbs –  $4.50 per lb   If you want whole chicken, please pre-order it. 
Breast (boneless with skin on; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  normally $7.00 per lb  VERY LIMITED QUANTITY LEFT
Breast (boneless SKINLESS; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  Normally $9.00 per lb     SPECIAL $8.00 per lb
Thighs (4 per pack)  Average  1.8 lbs –  $6.00 per lb
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack)  Average 2.16 lbs – $5.50 per lb
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.00 per lb
We will be raising our chicken prices after January 1st to reflect our increased costs.    Stock up now.
All dried products are made with our Certified Naturally Grown produce.
Anchor Peppers
 – Dried Poblano Pepper.  3 oz  resealable pouch $8.00. Limited Quantity
Dried Garlic Scapes – Dehydrated chopped garlic scapes.  Enjoy that early summer culinary delight all year long.  3 oz  jar $12.00. Very Limited Quantity
Crushed Hot Pepper Flakes – Blend of our dried hot peppers.  2 oz jar $8.00.
Dried Onion Flakes – Dehydrated red and/or white onions.  These make a great onion soup or dip and are great as a topping on a green bean casserole.  6 oz  resealable pouch $10.00.
We will be adding more dried items over the next few weeks.  Check  https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php for new dried items.
We currently are offering CSA  Memberships for 2024.  Check it out at https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/page/csa-member-program
OUR ORDER DEADLINE TO FRIDAY AT 4PM.
Go to https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php
to place an order.  This site will get your order reserved immediately if the item is in stock.
We prefer orders be placed through the above link but will take emailed or text orders.   We need an email address or  text phone number to send invoices to.  Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894.
We will also be at the Muskegon Farmers Market on December 2nd.   We will have whole chicken available for walk-up sales at the Muskegon Farmers Market this week.  We will be at Sweetwater next on December 23d.  
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

The Pasturage of Montague
Hi all!  What a great snowy kick-off to the best time of the year!  We are not sure when we will be back to Sweetwater equipped for walk-up sales.  However, if you place a pre-order online (www.thepasturage.com/order), I’ll do my best to get it to Sweetwater on the date that you wish.  In the meantime, we will be at Muskegon farmer’s market inside the big red building with the white garage doors.  We have all sorts of lamb back in stock: loin chops, rib chops, rack of lamb, spicy breakfast links, brisket, neck roast, and gyro brats (please note: this is a different recipe!  The ingredients are listed on our online pre-order form).  We have turkey in stock: frozen whole birds, boneless breast, thigh, drumstick, wings, soup bones, feet, necks, gizzards, livers, (and a partridge in a pear tree.)  We will have pork back in stock on Dec. 16 including bacon, chorizo, whole smoked ham, ham slices, breakfast links, and smoked hocks.  On our online pre-order form, you can place an order for lamb and turkey, and at the request of some of you folks, you can even pre-order bacon.  Again, our online pre-order form is the best way to find out what we have in stock, the possible allergens in our sausages and smoked meats, prices, and pick up options.  Thank you!  Merry Christmas! All of the above options are on our pre-order form at www.thepasturage.com/order/
Julie

Returning Soon
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return soon.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
Herbalist Cody Westendorf has a new website! DirtyRootsHealing.com
You can order directly through the site, and choose local pickup at the checkout. I can also take orders through email or phone. Orders are available for pickup at Health Hutt on Henry St, or some other location we agree upon. Signing up for the newsletter via the site will keep you updated with the latest news, classes, and shop updates. Thanks all for your support! Elderberry syrup will be available soon.
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
We are so grateful for your patronage this market season. this week will be the last we will be attending Sweetwater until spring,
Greg & Shel
Blackbird Farm
In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.

STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmkt@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
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Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday November 18th Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, November 18th, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
Friday Update
We will be CLOSED the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November
25th.
Stock up for the holidays & beyond! This will be Blackbird Farms LAST visit until spring!
Both Liberty Family Farm and The Pasturage will have a few extra birds with them on Saturday.
Liberty Farm also has certified organic Spy & Jonathan  apples from Hackerts this Saturday.
Earthscape Farm is also coming, taking preorders up until Saturday 7am.I am grateful for our farmers – for every seed planted, every animal lovingly cared for, every bit of soil tended to with utmost care, and I am grateful to all of you, the Sweetwater community, for showing up week after week! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday on the 23rd, and we’ll see you back again December 2nd!

Vendors Attending Saturday November 18th:

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
We are so grateful for your patronage this market season. And while this week will be the last we will be attending Sweetwater until spring, we are very much looking forward to bringing the season’s bounty to all you good people at Saturday’s market.
We will likely be bringing:
head lettuce
kale
collard greens
bok choi
tatsoi
salad turnips
Brussels sprouts
mini cabbages
storage cabbages
cauliflower
daikon radishes
winter squash
potatoes
leeks
red and yellow onions
shallots
garlic
We also have a few fire cider kits available to help you bolster your immune systems this winter.
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new at market this weekend!
Greg & Shel
Blackbird Farm

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market Saturday with our potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
New! Certified Organic Spy & Jonathon Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
Veggies
New! Kale $5.00 per bag
TURKEYS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER, SPREAD THE WORD, WE STILL HAVE PLENTY!!
ORDER YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY TODAY! average weight 15-25, some will be less than 15, and some will be larger than 25 lbs. $6.25 per lb. These are fed Non-Gmo feed and raised on fresh pasture. NO CHEMICALS OR HORMONES EVER.   Thanks!
PASTURED TURKEY – Reserve your Thanksgiving Turkey now!! Put down a $25.00 deposit.
We will also have Turkey Sausage available in November.
PASTURED CHICKEN- new batch of chicken this week.
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $11.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $5.75/lb
Wings $5.75/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
New! Nitrate Free Bacon $12.00 per lb limited!
New! Pork Chops $9.00/lb
New! Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
New! Ribs $9.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
New! Italian Brats $9.00/lb
New! Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
New! Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
New! Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New! Cranberry Crumb bars $4.00
New! Apple Crumb Bars $4.00 each
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Regular Baked Donuts  $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00
plain or glazed donuts.
Ultimate Granola $5.00 bag
Breakfast Cookies $3.00 each
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
We will bring extra meat,  and any extra baked goods to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Greetings Sweetwater Friends!   We plan to come to Sweetwater  on Saturday, 11/18, Pre-Thanksgiving!  Please get your advance orders in to us.
New! Northern Spy apples! Our own bumper crop, please bring your own containers.
VEGETABLES:  Brussels Sprouts! ONIONS, Red and Green Cabbages, Savoy Cabbage, Rosemary, Cilantro, Sage for your Turkey.  May have some parsley, too.
Please let us know if you want to pay at pick up (cash or checks made out to Earthscape Farm), or on line with a Square invoice.  We can most likely fill orders up until 7am Saturday morning!
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com.
We have limited quantities of beef right now, but we have a lot of ground beef! $6.50 per lb, in ~ 1/2 and 1# packaging.  Same price for many years!  We butcher again in December.  Let us know if you want to be on the list for a quarter of beef. Please try to get a preorder in to get exactly what you want from the list below.
Porterhouse $15/lb 2 per package  1 package left
Rib Steaks $14 /lb. 2 per package. 1 package left
T Bone Steak  $14/ lb.  1 package left – 1 steak only
Stew Meat $8 per lb. OUT  Substitute Round steak!
Round Steak  $7/lb.  .5 to 1.5# per package  ~~ Make Swiss Steak!  Use it to make a Beef Stew.  My favorite way is to flour it, brown it, and then pressure cook it with about 2 cups of browned onionsand garlic.  YUM!
Rolled Rump or Arm Roast  $8.00/lb.
Tri-Tip Roast. $8 /lb  1 available
Brisket $8 per lb.1 half Brisket available!
Chuck Roast $7.50 per lb.
Ground Beef  $6.50/lb.   ~ 1/2# and 1# packages
Ground Beef Patties $8 per lb.   2 and 4 per package
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Look for squash, potatoes, holiday wreaths, and possibly a fresh batch of microgreens for the November 18th Thanksgiving market!
Our 2024 CSA shares launched this week and are live on our website! Current offerings include our main season CSA, flower CSA, and flexible market cards. I am excited for another wonderful year full of abundant harvests and welcoming members both old and new onto the farm! If you would like to learn more about CSA, click the link below! Your early season support of a CSA means the absolute world and is incredibly helpful in navigating the slow season until veg is back in full swing!
I am also excited to announce that I am offering a CSA raffle! After a big ol’ real estate mistake and 2 seasons without water, the farm has taken quite a financial hit. I currently have about $5000 more to save before we are able to have a professional well drilled, as well as need to get our hoop house paid off by the end of the year! 
I have been thinking of ways to make this happen, and the idea of a raffle has brought about much positive support!
For the raffle, I will be raffling off 3 individual items: 1 Full Share Veg CSA Share ($ 600 value), 1 Full Share Flower CSA ($200 value), and 1 $100 Market Card.
-Raffle Entries are $25 each or 5 for $100
-Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 10th.
To enter, you are able to pay for entries at the market any Saturday from now through
12/9/23. You may also pay for entries via Venmo ( @thewoventrifecta). I appreciate the support and wish all who enter the best of luck!
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We will have a nice selection of breads and pastries for walk up sales Saturday.
PLEASE NOTE: We will be at The Cheese Lady in Muskegon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 with fresh bread, rolls, and pies for Thanksgiving. For more information email
Hilde@laughingtreebakery.com
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
Please note that due to the volume of standing orders, I am at market on the Saturdays that market is closed. (Weather permitting of course! I cancelled last year in the Christmas blizzard.) If you would like to place an order to pick anything up at market on 11-25, please follow the regular preorder procedures and I will be at market from 10-10:30. I only bring orders. If you have a standing order, please confirm if you are coming on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Thanks!
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. If you miss the deadline or prefer to shop in person, I do bring a selection of what’s available every Saturday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
100% grass fed beef:
We have beef at the processor and will update what’s available on Friday. Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Rolled rump roast $8.50
Chuck roast $8.50
Round roast $7.75
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February.
*Chicken eggs are $6/dozen. 
Duck eggs are $10/dozen.
*Eggs will be plentiful on November 25. See above for ordering details. 
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, all! We discovered some winter squash that were set aside and I
didn’t know were here. So I’ll be at market Saturday. Here’s a list of
what else I’ll bring. If you’d like to reserve something, please text me
at 734 945 0720. I’m excited to be back! Thanks, see you Saturday!
New! Kale & Cilantro, limited qtys.
Winter squash, butternut, acorn, maybe more
Scallions
Jelly, with Pomona’s pectin, elderberry and blackberry/elderberry mix $8
Jelly with regular pectin, I made apple, crab apple/kiwi,
kiwi, elderberry, blueberry and wild grape
Dried scallions, dried onions, kale powder, mushroom powder
Parsley flakes
Barb Loe
The Funny Farm

The Pasturage of Montague
How-dee!  We are excited to see you this Saturday with some fresh turkeys in tow.  We will likely have a few extra for walk-up sales.  If you’re aiming for a specific size, use our pre-order form: www.thepasturage.com/order/  It will likely not be me there, so if you have any questions, contact me directly at 231 288 6112 or thepasturage@gmail.com.  Happy Thanksgiving! November is the month that our farm population converts from foot to freezer.  First up is lamb.  If turkey is not your thing for Thanksgiving, never fear, we will have rack of lamb back in stock this weekend along with loin chops, spicy breakfast links, and many other coveted cuts.  Then, of course, the big turkey day: we will deliver our turkeys to Sweetwater on Saturday, November 18. Yes, we are still taking pre-orders!  Then at the end of November, we will send our Gloucester Old Spot feeder pigs which means ham just in time for Christmas!  And these are going to be some hams (said Charlotte).  So, do please join us at Sweetwater for an exciting array of safe, healthy, nutritious holiday food. Speaking of which, we are offering a holiday meat platter!  It is ready to eat!  And 36% savings!  It includes one smoked lamb polish sausage, two lamb jerky, one lamb snack stick and a liver sausage.  Pair with pickles, olives and your favorite crackers.  Yum! All of the above options are on our pre-order form at www.thepasturage.com/order/ See you the 18th!
Julie

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We have $50 CSA Member Farm Cards (gift cards) available.  These cards would make a great holiday gift and a chance to introduce friends and family members to a healthy and fresh approach to food shopping.
We have a limited quantity of rabbit available for delivery after December 20th.  They will be 2-4 lbs at $8 per lb.  We are asking for a $10 deposit each to reserve them and will invoice when they are available for pick-up or delivery.
We will have  a limited quantity of Chicken Breast, Thighs, Wings and Legs as well as Daikon Radishes for walk-up sales this week.
If you want whole chicken, please pre-order it. 
All our chickens are Certified Naturally Grown; they are fed Certified Organic or Certified Naturally Grown feed.
Chicken  (All our chicken is young and tender.  Processed at 7-10 weeks)
Whole Chicken   Average 4.21 lbs –  $4.50 per lb
Whole Roaster Chicken (5 plus lbs)  Average 5.23 lbs – $4.00 per lb  LIMITED QUANTITY  Only ONE left.
Breast (boneless with skin on; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  normally $7.00 per lb  VERY LIMITED QUANTITY LEFT
Breast (boneless SKINLESS; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  Normally $9.00 per lb     SPECIAL $8.50 per lb
Thighs (4 per pack)  Average  1.8 lbs –  $6.00 per lb
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack)  Average 2.16 lbs – $5.50 per lb
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.00 per lb
Japanese Minowase Daikon Radish –   Daikon radish that is sweet and mild. It is white inside and out with a long, slender shape. The roots store well.  Here is another radish that is a great substitute for potatoes.  $2.00 each   6 for $5.00
Anchor Peppers – Dried Poblano Pepper.  3 oz  resealable pouch $8.00. Limited Quantity
Dried Garlic Scapes – Dehydrated chopped garlic scapes.  Enjoy that early summer culinary delight all year long.  3 oz  jar $12.00. Very Limited Quantity
Crushed Hot Pepper Flakes – Blend of our dried hot peppers.  2 oz jar $8.00.
We will be adding more dried items over the next few weeks.  Check  https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php for new dried items.
We currently are offering CSA  Memberships for 2024.  Check it out at https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/page/csa-member-program
OUR ORDER DEADLINE TO FRIDAY AT 4PM.
Go to https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php
to place an order.  This site will get your order reserved immediately if the item is in stock.
We prefer orders be placed through the above link but will take emailed or text orders.   We need an email address or  text phone number to send invoices to.  Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894.
We are also at the Muskegon Farmers Market on November 18th.   We will have whole chicken available for walk-up sales at the Muskegon Farmers Market this week.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

Returning Soon
Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
New! Excited for you to see what I’ve been working on these past months. I am happy to announce my new website! DirtyRootsHealing.com
There will be class listings coming up when available. New products will be added when ready. You can sign up for the newsletter to stay updated with what I’m offering. Thank you friends! As always I can be contacted for orders, for pickup at Henry St Health Hutt, or I can ship items.
Email us at  dirtyrootshealing@yahoo.com or leave a message at 616-834-3233 Thank you for your support!
Love, Cody

Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.

STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmkt@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt
Please note:  We are not able to respond through Tiny Letter

To remind everyone about what is unique about Sweetwater, here is a link to the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers. This Pledge is signed by all vendors, and we stand behind Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

Sweetwater Monday Preorder for Saturday November 18th Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, November 18th, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
Monday Preorder
We will be CLOSED the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 25th.
There is still time to order a Thanksgiving turkey for your holiday meal. Both Liberty Family Farm and The Pasturage will have a few extra birds with them on Saturday but to get the size you want PREORDER!
Laughing Tree needs your orders by Tuesday 6pm. They will also be at the Cheese Lady Wed Nov 22 with pies & holiday goodies!

Vendors Attending Saturday November 18th:

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
Note: You can still preorder garlic until 6pm Friday evening. $15 per pound, one-pound minimum order.
“Ohio Red” Garlic: This garlic stock has been handed down through my family from my great-great-great-grandmother. Nice large purple-striped heads with an average of ten cloves per head. Easy to peel. Stored properly, should keep up to six months. Stock up now for winter. $14 per pound, two-pound minimum order.
“Music” Garlic: A popular, widely-available vartiery. Nice large heads with four to five cloves per head. Good garlic flavor. $14 per pound, two-pound minimum order.
To order ginger or garlic, please email us at farmer.blackbirdfarms@gmail.com by 6pm Friday evening. We will then send you an invoice via Square. Payment can also be made via cash or check (payable to Blackbird Farms).
At market Saturday we will likely have available:
FRESH GINGER!
BRUSSELS SPROUTS!
FIRE CIDER KITS!
carrots
beets
kale
collard greens
broccoli raab
tatsoi
salad turnips
mini cabbages
storage cabbages
broccoli
cauliflower
daikon radishes
kohlrabi
sweet peppers
hot peppers
acorn squash
butternut squash
pie pumpkins
potatoes
leeks
red and yellow onions
shallots
garlic
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new at market this weekend!
Greg & Shel
Blackbird Farm

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market Saturday with our potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
New! Organic Spy & Jonathon Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
Veggies
New! Kale $5.00 per bag
TURKEYS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER, SPREAD THE WORD, WE STILL HAVE PLENTY!!
ORDER YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY TODAY! average weight 15-25, some will be less than 15, and some will be larger than 25 lbs. $6.25 per lb. These are fed Non-Gmo feed and raised on fresh pasture. NO CHEMICALS OR HORMONES EVER.   Thanks!
PASTURED TURKEY – Reserve your Thanksgiving Turkey now!! Put down a $25.00 deposit.
We will also have Turkey Sausage available in November.
PASTURED CHICKEN- new batch of chicken this week.
Whole Chicken $6.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $11.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $8.00/lb
Drumsticks $5.75/lb
Wings $5.75/lb
Broth Pack $6.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
New! Nitrate Free Bacon $12.00 per lb limited!
New! Pork Chops $9.00/lb
New! Pork Roasts $10.00 lb
New! Ribs $9.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
New! Italian Brats $9.00/lb
New! Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
New! Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
New! Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New! Cranberry Crumb bars $4.00
New! Apple Crumb Bars $4.00 each
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Regular Baked Donuts  $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00
plain or glazed donuts.
Ultimate Granola $5.00 bag
Breakfast Cookies $3.00 each
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
We will bring extra meat,  and any extra baked goods to market. Egg layers should start to pick up soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market!
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Look for squash, potatoes, holiday wreaths, and possibly a fresh batch of microgreens for the November 18th Thanksgiving market!
Our 2024 CSA shares launched this week and are live on our website! Current offerings include our main season CSA, flower CSA, and flexible market cards. I am excited for another wonderful year full of abundant harvests and welcoming members both old and new onto the farm! If you would like to learn more about CSA, click the link below! Your early season support of a CSA means the absolute world and is incredibly helpful in navigating the slow season until veg is back in full swing!
I am also excited to announce that I am offering a CSA raffle! After a big ol’ real estate mistake and 2 seasons without water, the farm has taken quite a financial hit. I currently have about $5000 more to save before we are able to have a professional well drilled, as well as need to get our hoop house paid off by the end of the year! 
I have been thinking of ways to make this happen, and the idea of a raffle has brought about much positive support!
For the raffle, I will be raffling off 3 individual items: 1 Full Share Veg CSA Share ($ 600 value), 1 Full Share Flower CSA ($200 value), and 1 $100 Market Card.
-Raffle Entries are $25 each or 5 for $100
-Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 10th.
To enter, you are able to pay for entries at the market any Saturday from now through
12/9/23. You may also pay for entries via Venmo ( @thewoventrifecta). I appreciate the support and wish all who enter the best of luck!
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
To place an order and PRE-PAY please go to www.laughingtreebakery.com
And look for the ORDER FOR SWEETWATER button in the upper right corner.
Please pre-order by Tuesday at 6pm.
To pay with cash or check at pickup send an email order to: Hilde@laughingtreebakery.com
PLEASE NOTE: We will be at The Cheese Lady in Muskegon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 with fresh bread, rolls, and pies for Thanksgiving. For more information email
Hilde@laughingtreebakery.com
SOURDOUGH BREADS Available for Pre-Order for Saturday, November 18:
Cranberry Orange Almond Bread $10.00 (available November—December!)
Chili Cheddar Bread $8.00
Pumpernickel Rye $7.50
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $10.00
Homesteader’s Wheat $7.00
Michigander $7.00
Oceana Round $6.50 (This is our only non-sourdough loaf)
Third Coast Three Seed $7.50
Griff’s 8 Grain $7.50
Annie’s Raisin Spice $7.50
Rosie’s Wholegrain Kamut $7.50
Pilgrim Rye $7.50
Rustic Baguettes $4.00
Pay It Forward Loaf $6.00
PASTRIES Available for Pre-Order Saturday, November 18:
Morning Buns $4.00 each (A hearty cinnamon roll with ground pecans and orange oil—Hilde’s
favorite!)
Vanilla Shortcakes $2.50 each
Deep Mud Brownies $4.00 each
COOKIES: $3.50 each
Tree Hugger (PB Choc. Chip Cookie–VEGAN)
Whangdangdoodlers (Dark chocolate batons and walnuts)
Pecan Maple Oaties (Oatmeal Raisin with pecans and Mich. Maple syrup)
Hilltoppers (Ginger Molassses cookies with candied ginger)
SCONES: $3.50 each
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Blueberry Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Double Chocolate Scones
Mountain Crunch Granola $10/pound
Pecan Maple Crunch Granola $10/pound (This new granola contains pecans,
pumpkin seeds, organic oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and more!)
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
Please note that due to the volume of standing orders, I am at market on the Saturdays that market is closed. (Weather permitting of course! I cancelled last year in the Christmas blizzard.) If you would like to place an order to pick anything up at market on 11-25, please follow the regular preorder procedures and I will be at market from 10-10:30. I only bring orders. If you have a standing order, please confirm if you are coming on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Thanks!
Lily calved on Thursday, closing out the calving for this year. Her calf is a hefty fella, was on his feet eating in under an hour, and both are doing well! We aren’t expecting any more calves until April.
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. If you miss the deadline or prefer to shop in person, I do bring a selection of what’s available every Saturday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
100% grass fed beef:
We have beef at the processor and will update what’s available on Friday. Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Rolled rump roast $8.50
Chuck roast $8.50
Round roast $7.75
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February.
*Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
Duck eggs are $10/dozen.
*Eggs will be plentiful on November 25. See above for ordering details.
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
New item! Tiny block $1.50
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, all! We discovered some winter squash that were set aside and I
didn’t know were here. So I’ll be at market Saturday. Here’s a list of
what else I’ll bring. If you’d like to reserve something, please text me
at 734 945 0720. I’m excited to be back! Thanks, see you Saturday!
Winter squash, butternut, acorn, maybe more
Scallions
Jelly, with Pomona’s pectin, elderberry and blackberry/elderberry mix $8
Jelly with regular pectin, I made apple, crab apple/kiwi,
kiwi,elderberry, blueberry and wild grape
Dried scallions, dried onions, kale powder, mushroom powder
Parsley flakes
Barb Loe
The Funny Farm

The Pasturage of Montague
How-dee!  We are excited to see you this Saturday with some fresh turkeys in tow.  We will likely have a few extra for walk-up sales.  If you’re aiming for a specific size, use our pre-order form: www.thepasturage.com/order/  It will likely not be me there, so if you have any questions, contact me directly at 231 288 6112 or thepasturage@gmail.com.  Happy Thanksgiving! November is the month that our farm population converts from foot to freezer.  First up is lamb.  If turkey is not your thing for Thanksgiving, never fear, we will have rack of lamb back in stock this weekend along with loin chops, spicy breakfast links, and many other coveted cuts.  Then, of course, the big turkey day: we will deliver our turkeys to Sweetwater on Saturday, November 18. Yes, we are still taking pre-orders!  Then at the end of November, we will send our Gloucester Old Spot feeder pigs which means ham just in time for Christmas!  And these are going to be some hams (said Charlotte).  So, do please join us at Sweetwater for an exciting array of safe, healthy, nutritious holiday food. Speaking of which, we are offering a holiday meat platter!  It is ready to eat!  And 36% savings!  It includes one smoked lamb polish sausage, two lamb jerky, one lamb snack stick and a liver sausage.  Pair with pickles, olives and your favorite crackers.  Yum! All of the above options are on our pre-order form at www.thepasturage.com/order/ See you the 18th!
Julie

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We have Certified Naturally Grown Chicken, eggs, and produce.  No synthetic fertilizer, herbicides or pesticides and only non-GMO seeds are used.
All our chickens are Certified Naturally Grown; they are fed Certified Organic or Certified Naturally Grown feed.
Chicken  (All our chicken is young and tender.  Processed at 7-10 weeks)
Whole Chicken   Average 4.21 lbs –  $4.50 per lb
Whole Roaster Chicken (5 plus lbs)  Average 5.25 lbs – $4.00 per lb  LIMITED QUANTITY  Only 4 left.
Breast (boneless with skin on; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  normally $7.00 per lb  VERY LIMITED QUANTITY LEFT
Breast (boneless SKINLESS; two per package)  Average 1.25 lbs  –  Normally $9.00 per lb     SPECIAL $8.50 per lb
Thighs (4 per pack)  Average  1.8 lbs –  $6.00 per lb
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack)  Average 2.16 lbs – $5.50 per lb
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.00 per lb
Brown Eggs – Dozen  $5.00  Our hens are molting.  If we have any – we will bring them on Saturday.
Japanese Minowase Daikon Radish –   Daikon radish that is sweet and mild. It is white inside and out with a long, slender shape. The roots store well.  Here is another radish that is a great substitute for potatoes.  $2.00 each   6 for $5.00
Rutabaga –   This root has a deep purple crown and cream-yellow base and is suitable for winter storage.  Here is another root veggie that is a great substitute for potatoes.  They make great Crispy Hash Browns!  $2.00 for 3   1/2 Peck for $5.00
Anchor Peppers – Dried Poblano Pepper.  3 oz  resealable pouch $8.00. Limited Quantity
Dried Garlic Scapes – Dehydrated chopped garlic scapes.  Enjoy that early summer culinary delight all year long.  3 oz  jar $12.00. Very Limited Quantity
Crushed Hot Pepper Flakes – Blend of our dried hot peppers.  2 oz jar $8.00.
We will be adding more dried items over the next few weeks.  Check  https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php for new dried items.
We currently are offering CSA  Memberships for 2024.  Check it out at https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/page/csa-member-program
OUR ORDER DEADLINE TO FRIDAY AT 4PM.
Go to https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php
to place an order.  This site will get your order reserved immediately if the item is in stock.
We prefer orders be placed through the above link but will take emailed or text orders.   We need an email address or  text phone number to send invoices to.  Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894.
We are also at the Muskegon Farmers Market on November 18th.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

Returning Soon
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return soon.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
I will return soon to market. As always I can be contacted for orders, for pickup at Henry St Health Hutt, or I can ship items. . . Find our new menu at https://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/DIRTY-ROOTS.pdf
Email us at  dirtyrootshealing@yahoo.com or leave a message at 616-834-3233 Thank you for your support!
Love, Cody
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.

STAY IN TOUCH!
Contact the market
(231)742-8477 (leave a message).
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoodsmkt@gmail.com
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
to get the market product lists on Monday & Friday.
https://tinyletter.com/SweetwaterLocalFoodsMkt
Please note:  We are not able to respond through Tiny Letter

To remind everyone about what is unique about Sweetwater, here is a link to the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers. This Pledge is signed by all vendors, and we stand behind Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday November 11th Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, November 11th, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Contact info at end of newsletter
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers
Friday Update
You can still preorder garlic from Blackbird Farm until 6pm Friday.
Contact The Pasturage or Liberty Family Farm for updated info on turkey availability. Turkeys will be (for the most part) delivered to the November 18th market.
Vendors Attending Saturday November 11th:

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
Note: You can still preorder garlic until 6pm Friday evening. $15 per pound, one-pound minimum order.
“Ohio Red” Garlic: This garlic stock has been handed down through my family from my great-great-great-grandmother. Nice large purple-striped heads with an average of ten cloves per head. Easy to peel. Stored properly, should keep up to six months. Stock up now for winter. $14 per pound, two-pound minimum order.
“Music” Garlic: A popular, widely-available vartiery. Nice large heads with four to five cloves per head. Good garlic flavor. $14 per pound, two-pound minimum order.
To order ginger or garlic, please email us at farmer.blackbirdfarms@gmail.com by 6pm Friday evening. We will then send you an invoice via Square. Payment can also be made via cash or check (payable to Blackbird Farms).
At market Saturday we will likely have available:
FRESH GINGER!
BRUSSELS SPROUTS!
FIRE CIDER KITS!
carrots
beets
kale
collard greens
broccoli raab
tatsoi
salad turnips
mini cabbages
storage cabbages
broccoli
cauliflower
daikon radishes
kohlrabi
sweet peppers
hot peppers
acorn squash
butternut squash
pie pumpkins
potatoes
leeks
red and yellow onions
shallots
garlic
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new at market this weekend!
Greg & Shel
Blackbird Farm

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market Saturday with our potatoes and squash.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Certified Organic Jonathon Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $7.00
Peck $12.00
Veggies
New! Kale $5.00 per bag
ORDER YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY TODAY! average weight 15-25, some will be less than 15, and some will be larger than 25 lbs. $6.25 per lb. These are fed Non-Gmo feed and raised on fresh pasture. NO CHEMICALS OR HORMONES EVER.   Thanks!
PASTURED TURKEY – Reserve your Thanksgiving Turkey now!! Put down a $25.00 deposit.
We will also have Turkey Sausage available in November.
PASTURED CHICKEN- new batch of chicken this week.
Whole Chicken $5.00 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $10.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $6.00/lb
Drumsticks $5.75/lb
Wings $5.75/lb
Broth Pack $4.00
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK- Brand new batch of pork this Saturday!
New! Nitrate Free Bacon $10.00 per lb limited!
New! Pork Chops $8.00/lb
New! Pork Roasts $8.00 lb
New! Ribs $8.00/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Slices $8.50/lb
New! Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $6.00 lb
New! Italian Brats $9.00/lb
New! Maple Sage Breakfast sausage 1 lb package $10.00/lb
New! Italian Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00/lb
New! Garlic Basil Sausage bulk 1lb pkg $10.00
New! Breakfast Links $10.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New! Cinnamon Raisin Loaf $8.00
New! Apple Cinnamon Bread lg $8.00
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche $15.00
Apple Galette (8″) $8.00
Apple Crumb Top Pie $15.00 GF $18.00
Pumpkin Maple Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Pumpkin Donuts or Regular Baked Donuts  $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00
plain or glazed donuts.
Ultimate Granola $5.00 bag
Breakfast Cookies $3.00 each
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
We will bring extra meat,  and any extra baked goods to market.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the market! Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm
231-873-3737

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Looks like that 11” of heavy wet snow did in my greens. I will miss this market but In the meantime, look for squash, potatoes, holiday wreaths, and a fresh batch of microgreens for the November 18th Thanksgiving market! The list will be in the Sweetwater Monday newsletter.
Our 2024 CSA shares launched this week and are live on our website! Current offerings include our main season CSA, flower CSA, and flexible market cards. I am excited for another wonderful year full of abundant harvests and welcoming members both old and new onto the farm! If you would like to learn more about CSA, click the link below! Your early season support of a CSA means the absolute world and is incredibly helpful in navigating the slow season until veg is back in full swing!
I am also excited to announce that I am offering a CSA raffle! After a big ol’ real estate mistake and 2 seasons without water, the farm has taken quite a financial hit. I currently have about $5000 more to save before we are able to have a professional well drilled, as well as need to get our hoop house paid off by the end of the year! 
I have been thinking of ways to make this happen, and the idea of a raffle has brought about much positive support!
For the raffle, I will be raffling off 3 individual items: 1 Full Share Veg CSA Share ($ 600 value), 1 Full Share Flower CSA ($200 value), and 1 $100 Market Card.
-Raffle Entries are $25 each or 5 for $100
-Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 10th.
To enter, you are able to pay for entries at the market any Saturday from now through
12/9/23. You may also pay for entries via Venmo ( @thewoventrifecta)
. I appreciate the support and wish all who enter the best of luck!
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We will have a nice selection of breads and pastries available for walk up sales Saturday.
Hilde and Charlie Muller
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
Lily has calved this afternoon (11-9), closing out the calving for this year. Her calf was on his feet eating in under an hour and both are doing well!
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. If you miss the deadline or prefer to shop in person, I do bring a selection of what’s available every Saturday. I will try to get totals emailed out by 9:30pm on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
100% grass fed beef:
We have beef at the processor but at this point I don’t expect it to be ready for market this Saturday. Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Rolled rump roast $8.50
Chuck roast $8.50
Round roast $7.75
Denver steaks $8.50
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Shank $5.75 1 left
Ground sirloin (tube pack) $11.50
Soup bones $2.25
Suet $1.25
Oxtail $6.25
Tongue $6.00
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list for 2024.
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed. The young flock is laying well but all others are molting and there’s still an egg shortage. We do have 10 more hens we’re raising but they probably won’t produce until February. Feel free to check with me on Saturday but I suspect we’re sold out.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen. Sold out 
Duck eggs are $10/dozen. Sold out 
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $20
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $20
Gallons $55
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

Crows Nest Garlic
I will be back for (probably) the last time this season! We will have Music and Carpathian garlic for sale, discount for bulk purchases (1pound or more) Fingers crossed for beautiful fall weather!
Thanks, Carolyn

Returning Soon
The Pasturage of Montague
We will not be at Sweetwater this Saturday but will return on the 18th for Turkey Deliveries.
November is the month that our farm population converts from foot to freezer.  First up is lamb.  If turkey is not your thing for Thanksgiving, never fear, we will have rack of lamb back in stock this weekend along with loin chops, spicy breakfast links, and many other coveted cuts.  Then, of course, the big turkey day: we will deliver our turkeys to Sweetwater on Saturday, November 18. Yes, we are still taking pre-orders!  Then at the end of November, we will send our Gloucester Old Spot feeder pigs which means ham just in time for Christmas!  And these are going to be some hams (said Charlotte).  So, do please join us at Sweetwater for an exciting array of safe, healthy, nutritious holiday food. Speaking of which, we are offering a holiday meat platter!  It is ready to eat!  And 36% savings!  It includes one smoked lamb polish sausage, two lamb jerky, one lamb snack stick and a liver sausage.  Pair with pickles, olives and your favorite crackers.  Yum! All of the above options are on our pre-order form at www.thepasturage.com/order/
We will not be at Sweetwater on Nov. 11 but we will be at Muskegon.
See you the 18th!
http://thepasturage.com/order/  Julie

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We will return to both Sweetwater and Muskegon Farmers Markets on November 18th.
We will have our Certified Naturally Grown Chicken as well as our Daikons, Ancho Peppers, Crushed HOT Pepper Flakes, and Rutabagas.  We may have some eggs.  We may have a few New England Pie Pumpkins left.
Our site is open to take orders for November 18th until 4pm on November 17th if you want to pre-order.
We will be adding more dried items over the next few weeks.  Check  https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php for new dried items.
We currently are offering CSA  Memberships for 2024.  Check it out at https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/page/csa-member-program
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421
Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return soon.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
I will return soon to market. As always I can be contacted for orders, for pickup at Henry St Health Hutt, or I can ship items. . . Find our new menu at https://sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/DIRTY-ROOTS.pdf
Email us at  dirtyrootshealing@yahoo.com or leave a message at 616-834-3233 Thank you for your support!
Love, Cody
Shady Side Farm of Holland
We will return in January.
Lona
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

In Case of Severe Weather: Cancellation Notice
If we need to cancel a market due to severe weather I will send out a separate email no later than Friday evening before a market notifying you that we will be closed. I will post the same message to our FB & Instagram pages as well as the website. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR How to Pre-Order
1. Look over the list. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order by email to each vendor you want to order from, within their required deadlines.
2. Vendors will respond back by no later than Friday before market day with an order confirmation and an invoice that in most cases will allow you to pre-pay for your order. If a vendor is not set up to take payment online they will accept checks (preferred) or cash on market day pickup.

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