Sweetwater Local Foods Market
DRIVE-THROUGH Pre-Order Market
Saturday, June 13th, 2020
Limited One Hour Market: 10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
It seems like all of our efforts to crush the curve may be working here in Muskegon! As a reminder that the virus is still with us, the MCHD reports 696 positive cases & 39 deaths.We continue to be grateful for your cooperation in helping make this One Hour Pre-Order Drive Up Market work! Like all area farmers markets we are requiring all vendors to wear masks and practice social distancing.
If you have missed pre-order deadlines or forgot to order an item, beginning this Friday we will send an additional Market Update newsletter with products that are still available for sale & at Saturday’s market. This will help farmers who have extra veggies they didn’t have at Monday’s newsletter deadline and also vendors who have limited amounts of a few items. Watch for it this Friday!
Thanks to all who answered the survey! It would seem the majority of you want to continue with the convenience and safety of the drive through market. As the summer progresses we can always add more time, but for now we will keep the operation going as a one hour pre-order market.
Please note: There are vulnerable customers and vendors who need to remind everyone that staying in your car is helping to keep all of us safe!
Here are the steps to take to secure your place in line this coming Saturday, June 13th:
1. Look over the list below. Each vendor has a unique deadline for when they need to receive your pre-order depending on their product. Send your pre-order 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 in a sealed envelope on market day pickup.
3. Market Day. Important! Please see the attached map with arrows indicating which way you should plan to approach the market. We have 3 sections opened now and are refining the traffic pattern plan every week!
Please plan to line up and stay in your vehicle. We will also have signs to help point you in the right direction.
4. Please note! Using a sheet of paper at least 8.5 x 11, please list all of the vendors you have orders with in black marker (or something as visible), large enough for vendors to see it clearly. Please put your first & last name at the top of the list. Tape or hold up the list to the side window or front windshield where it will be most visible. It’s very helpful if you make two signs, one for each side, so that way vendors don’t have to cross back and forth in front of your vehicle to see your list.
5. Have your trunk, or designated area of your car ready to receive your goods. As weather warms (if it ever does) think about bringing a cooler for frozen, refrigerated items.
6. As you drive through, each vendor will bring your order to your vehicle and place it in the trunk or other designated space, and collect payment if you have not paid in advance. Again, please have checks (preferred) or cash in a sealed envelope with your name and the name of the vendor on the outside of it.
Vendors attending Saturday June 13th
They’re back!
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Deadline Friday Noon.
We will be at market on Saturday, June 13th. We are limited on ground beef, but have more coming in 2 weeks. Pre-Orders only, by Friday noon, please. All orders received will get an email invoice from Square on Thursday or Friday. Please pay online if possible, otherwise cash or checks payable to Earthscape Farm will be accepted at market on Saturday. Thanks.
WE ALSO HAVE QUARTERS FOR SALE!
GRASS FED BEEF BY THE PACKAGE: Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com.
Tenderloin $20 / lb. 2 per package
Porterhouse $14/lb 1 per package
T Bone Steak $13/ lb. 2 per package
Rib Steaks $12 /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 $7 per lb.
Kabob beef $7 per lb.
Skirt Steak $7/lb
Swiss Steak $7/lb. .3 to 1# per
Round Steak $6.50/lb. .3 to 1# per
Rolled Rump, English and Arm Roast $8.00/lb. 2 – 3.5 # each
Brisket $8 per lb.
Ground Beef $6.50/lb. ~ 1/2# and 1# packages
Ground Beef Patties $7.50 per lb.
Short Ribs $5 per lb.
Liver $4/lb
Heart $3 per lb.
Tongue $3.50 per lb.
Oxtail $5 per lb.
Soup Bones $2.50 per lb.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com
Mund Farm of Rothbury
Deadline Thursday 8:00pm
Last week! At this point I am not certain I will be picking next week.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC ASPARAGUS for this Saturday
Prices: 1-3 lbs. @ $3.50 ea.; 4-10 lbs. @ $3.00 ea.; 11+ lbs. @ $2.50 ea.
I will confirm pre-orders with a number assigned to it, so look for the return email confirmation with your number. On your pick-up sign please use the number as it helps locate your order more quickly., ”Mund Farm – ##”.
Pre-order – Via email, by Thursday, 8:00 PM to; grmund@aol.com
Payment by check to Greg Mund; or cash in an envelope…Thank You!!
Grandson Gardens of West Olive
Deadline Friday 7pm.
This Saturday we will be back at the market with greens.
We will have:
Arugula $5 per bag
Everything Mix $5 per bag. Arugula, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Baby Red Kale, Mixed Lettuce, sometimes Cilantro & Pea Tendrils. $5 per bag
Lettuce Mix $5 per bag
Liam will also have his scrubbies for sale 4 for $10 or 2 for $5.
New! Veggie Themed Potholders on the Grandsons FB page.
Please also check the page for updated greens options later in the week.
To order please email grandsonsgardens@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email with total amount due.
Please bring payment (cash or check) in a sealed envelop to the market. Please make Check payable to: Grandsons Gardens
Thanks,
Russ Tiles
Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Deadline Thursday Noon
Hello,
This week we will accept orders until noon on Thursday. Thursday evening we will get everyone their total. If you don’t hear from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
Please note a variety of new items that follow.
100% grass fed beef:
We have beef at the processor but almost 0% chance it will return for Saturday. The following items are all in short supply.
Shank $5/# -2 packages in stock
Heart $4/#
Suet $1/#
Tongue $5.50/#
Roasts $6.50/# -2 packages in stock
Eggs!
We have duck and goose eggs for sale. Our poultry is free range and has certified organic feed available from neighboring Heritage Organics. Duck eggs are $8/ dozen, and goose eggs are $2 each, 2 for $3, or $18 per dozen.
*New item: guinea eggs, $3.50/dozen
Sale! Duck eggs, while supplies last, 4 dozen for $30. Duck eggs are larger, have a higher protein content, make baked goods rise better, and are less acidic in comparison to chicken eggs. For cooking tips, please ask!
Honey
We have the following honey, in plastic squeeze bottles:
12 oz bear $6
1# raw $8
2# $12
Fall Whole Broiler Chicken
We haven’t done these for sale since the first year we started selling at Sweetwater. These will be whole, bagged, young chickens raised on certified organic feed from Heritage Organics. We will take orders, then once chicks arrive, deposits are due, with the balance due at delivery. Please include your phone number with orders. We will assess demand and decide if we move forward with these. Pricing, unfortunately, depends somewhat on the volume, and will be determined as soon as possible. There’s no commitment to being on the list while we gauge interest.
Fall Pork
We haven’t raised pork for sale since 2010. We will be raising them with certified organic feed from Heritage Organics, and selling them only by halves. Please include your phone number with orders.
We hope you and your families are all doing well, and have been able to enjoy the beautiful weather,
Earthkeeper Farm of Kent City
Deadline 8am Friday.
All crops are Certified Naturally Grown on our farm in Kent City.
Vegetable Garden Plants are ready!
Basil, Beans, Broccoli, Dill, Cabbage, Chard, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Kale, Head Lettuce, Melons, Peas, Peppers, Summer Squash & Zucchini, Ground Cherry, Tomatoes (red, heirloom, cherry), Winter Squash.
Individual plants = $3.50-$4.00/pot, 6 pack of plants= $8-$10/pack
See website for full listing and to order.
Wheat.
Our wheat is ideal for pancakes, muffins, and quick breads. Whole wheat berries can be ground at home using a blender or food processor. Flour can be stone milled on-farm under the Michigan Cottage Food Law by request for an additional $0.50 per pound. Once milled it is best to store flour in the refrigerator or freezer.
Bess Soft Red Winter Wheat
whole & unmilled wheat berries (milled upon request for addition .50/lb)
2lbs- $5
10lbs- $22.50
25lbs- $50
Heirloom Red Fife Hard Red Winter Wheat
whole & unmilled wheat berries (milled upon request for addition .50/lb)
2lb- $6.50
10lb- $30
25lb- $68.75
Order online at www.earthkeeperfarm.com, select Sweetwater pick up during checkout. Or Rachelle@earthkeeperfarm.com or call/text 616-403-0526 to place order. Payment can be made at market pick up with a check or cash (correct change in envelope). Or we can email you an invoice for online payment. Order deadline is 8am the Friday before market. More farm info at www.earthkeeperfarm.com
Thank you!
Scholl Farms of Montague
Pre-orders accepted through Friday dusk by calling (231) 893-1311
EGGS! We have oodles of Eggs in a rainbow of colors.
Our girls are outside daily: grazing, picking, scratching and taking dust baths.
Their diet is supplemented with certified organic grain from Heritage Organic east of New Era.
We will attempt to honor special requests for size (Jumbo, Ex-Lg, Medium) and color.
Duck and Goose Eggs are also available.
Prices:
$5.00/doz
$12.00/flat (2 1/2 doz)
$10.00/doz DUCK
$2.00/each GOOSE
Purple Asparagus! grown organically, $4/lb
Tomato Plants, 10-20” tall, grown in Dairy Doo, 7” waxed cardboard sleeves, $5/plant
Determinate:
Belstar
Wisconsin 55
Semi Determinate:
Muskovich
Crimson Sprinter
Glacier
Indeterminate:
Copia
Silvery Fir
Jaune Flamme (Saldettte)
Yellow Brandywine
German Pink
Beefstake
Dakota Sport
Pink Boar (Saladette)
Pruden’s Purple
Rutgers
Bare root strawberry plants. In bundles of 25. Jewel & Earli-Glo both are June bearing meaning they bear once in June. $20 per bundle. Please specify amount and variety.
RHUBARB! $5.00 for 2+lbs.
CHICKEN BROILERS – Order now for July!
Place an order now to insure availability to receive whole
BROILERS. They will be processed and ready for pick-up during mid to late July.
Weights will vary from 4 to 7 lbs. Specify approximate weight when ordering. $5.00/lb.
Broilers will be fed Certified Organic Grain from Heritage Organic and free to roam and scratch for critters in the grass.
– Place order by calling (231)893-1311
– Place cash or check (payable to STU SCHOLL) in an envelope.
Thanks be with you. The Hens.
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Deadline Thursday Evening.
New! Our Pastured Chicken is back!!
Fresh Eggs! $4.00 per dozen
HOOP HOUSE & GARDEN
Swiss Chard $4.00 per bag
Kale Winterbor $4.00 per bag
Baby Kale Winterbor $4.00 per bag
Red & Green Leaf Lettuce $4.00 per bag
Salanova Mix $4.00 per bag
Green Heirloom Lettuce $4.00 per bag
Green Onions $4.00
Red Radishes $4.00
Hakueri Salad Turnips $4.00
New! Cilantro bunch $3.00
New! Red Russian Kale $4.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
Asparagus & Goat Cheese Galette is still available! $ 8.00! Just reheat!
Oatmeal Bread- soaked oats, whole wheat flour, maple syrup, olive oil, & sea salt.$5.00
Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Bread $ 6.00 same as above but adding organic raisins & cinnamon!
GF Millet Bread $6.00 (slice & keep in freezer)
GF Sandwich Bread $ 6.00 made with rice flour!(slice & freeze)
Morning Glory Muffins $3.00
English Muffins $ 5.00
Banana Bread $7.00 lg, $4.00 small
Lemon Poppyseed Bread $7.00 large
Pizza Crusts $ 4.00 (4 pack)
Rhubarb Cake (8×8) made with our delicious heirloom rhubarb. $8.00
Rhubarb Bars- fresh rhubarb jam on a shortbread crust, and a crumb topping! $3.00
Carrot Cake $ 8.00 (8×8)
Granola $5.00
GF Granola $ 6.00
Spinach & Cheddar Quiche lg $14.00 small $5.00 GF or Reg.
Asparagus & Cheddar Quiche Lg $14.00or Small $5.00 GF or Reg
Paleo Breakfast Cookie $ 3.50
The Ultimate Breakfast Cookie $ 3.00
Chocolate Walnut Breakfast Cookie $3.00
Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cookie $3.00
Gluten Free Ultimate Cookie $ 3.00
Gluten Free Chocolate Walnut Cookie $3.00
Gluten Free Cranberry Almond Cookie $3.00
PASTURED PORK
Pork Chops $7.50 lb
Italian Brats $9.00 lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $6.00 lb
Nitrate Free Ham Slices $8.50 lb
Maple Sage Breakfast Sausage $ 7.00 lb
PASTURED CHICKEN- 1st batch of the season!!
New!! Whole chickens (4-5lb average) $5.00 lb
New!Boneless Breasts $10.25 lb
New!Thighs $6.00 lb
New!Drumsticks $5.75 lb
New!Wings $5.75 lb
New!Livers $5.50 lb
New!Broth Packs $4.50 lb
GRASS FED LAMB
New! Leg Steaks $ 15.00 lb
New!Ground Lamb $ 12.50 lb
New!Garlic Basil Lamb Sausage $14.00 lb
New! Shanks $ 9.00 lb
GRASS FED BEEF
New! Ground $7.50 lb (limit 2)
New! T bone Steaks $ 17.00 lb
New! Porterhouse Steaks $ 17.00 lb
New! Roasts $ 12.50 lb
FLOWER BOUQUETS!
Last week for Ranuculus Bouquets! These pink & white beauties are placed in a natural paper wrapped mason jar with a sweet ribbon. This lovely pint jar arrangement is $14.00! We may add a few more flowers that are just coming on!!
~~~ Taking PRE -ORDERS until Thursday, please send order to libertyff@gmail.com. We will send invoices on Friday afternoon with a Square link to pay, or you can bring the exact amount with cash or check on Saturday. Have a great week!
~The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm & Bakery
libertyff@gmail.com 231-873-3737
Three Speed Coffee of Grand Haven
Deadline Friday 6pm
Winner Best Coffee honors in the 2020 People’s Choice of West MI Awards! Woot!
No Tolerance For Bitter Coffee…..EVER!
Preorders accepted until Friday 6:00pm.
Payment by check payable to Three Speed Coffee, or cash, in sealed envelope at Saturday Market pickup.
All Three Speeds certified organic coffee is roasted by sight, smell & sound based on a roast profile developed by Chad. All coffee is small batch, no automation.
Coffee Price & Sizes
8oz Whole Bean & Ground – $9.00
14 oz Whole Bean & Ground on pre-order – $15
NEW!!
Bali Blue Moon (Earthy, Butterscotch, Cocoa, Med Body)
Sulawesi Toraja (Molassas, Graham Cracker, Dark Chocolate, Med/Full body)
Plus our regular line-up:
Guatemala
Sumatra
Peru Lima
Mocha Java Blend
Thanks
CONTACT: Chad & Lori Shepard
chad.s@3Speedcoffee.com
Preorders accepted until Friday 6:00pm.
Payment by check payable to Three Speed Coffee, or cash, in sealed envelope at Saturday Market pickup.
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
Deadline Tuesday 6pm
PLEASE NOTE: We will not be baking for Saturday, June 20th . Time to stock your freezer for
next week! Our bread and pastries freeze beautifully.
To place an order and PRE-PAY please go to our online store:
OrderLT.com
This is our preferred platform for orders at this time.
Please pre-order by Tuesday at 6pm.
If you need to pay with cash or check at the pickup:
Please email
Charlie@laughingtreebakery.com
Phone orders also welcome. (Hilde—231-873-9820)
BREADS Available for Pre-Order for Saturday, June 13th:
Cheddar Peppercorn $8.00
Cobmoosa Onion Rye $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan $9.50
Homesteader’s Wheat $6.00
Michigander $6.00
Oceana Round $6.00
Third Coast Three Seed $7.00
Griff’s 8 Grain $7.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice $7.00
Kamut $7.00
Pilgrim Rye $7.00
Rustic Baguettes $4.00
Pay it forward Loaf (a loaf we donate to Mission for Area People’s food pantry) $6.00
PASTRIES Available for Pre-Order June 13th:
Deep Mud Brownies $3.50 each
COOKIES: $3.00 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)
Morning Buns $3.50 each (A hearty cinnamon roll made with our Honey Oat dough, ground
pecans, organic butter, Demerara brown sugar, and a splash of orange oil).
SCONES: $3.00 each
Truly Ginger Scones
Michigan Cherry Scones
Blueberry Scones
Double Chocolate Scones
Pecan Date Scones
Mountain Crunch Granola $9.00
Peanut Butter Granola $9.00
Hilde and Charlie Muller
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery
231-873-9820
Charlie@laughingtreebakery.com
orderLT.com
J&J Tortilla of Hopkins
Please note: Monday 5pm deadline!
CONTACT: Email info@jjtortillas.com to order.
Greetings,
We are accepting orders through today, Monday, June 8th at 5pm for our next visit to the market on Saturday, June 13th. Our tortillas freeze very well. Place wax paper between layers for easy one at a time use.
Product List:
Tortillas / 6 per pack
Kamut $4.50
Spelt $4.50
Spinach Garlic $4.00
Tomato Basil $4.00
Whole $3.50
Whole Large $6.00
White $3.50
White Large $6.00
Taco Seasoning $5.00
Email info@jjtortillas.com to order.
Thank you!
Jason & Jaclyn
J&J Tortilla Co.
www.jjtortillas.com
info@jjtortillas.com
hopkins, mi 49328
Sweetwater Curated Local Foods
Deadline is Wednesday at 10:00am.
Send orders to: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
Payment: You will receive an invoice Friday to pay online. If that is not an option for you please plan to pay by check payable to Diana Jancek, or cash in a sealed envelope please, at Saturday pickup, and thanks!
All produce from Certified Organic Michigan farms.
New from The Brinery!
Traditional Tempeh 1lb. $5.00
Made with organic, non-GMO Michigan soybeans.
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Rose Products Tofu of Ann Arbor
OG Extra Firm Tofu From Michigan organic soybeans $3.00 lb
New! Loma Farm of Traverse City
French Breakfast Radish $4.00 bunch
Rapini (also known as Broccoli Rabe) $4.00 bunch
Baby Bok Choy $6.50 a lb
Second Spring Farm of Cedar
Red Beets $2.50 lb
Omena Organics of Omena
OG Cannellini Beans 15oz can $2.50 ea
OG Garbanzo Beans 15oz can $2.50 ea
OG Black Eyed Peas 15oz $2.50
MI Farm to Freezer
OG Frozen Blueberries. 2 lb. bag $10.00
MYCOPIA Mushrooms of Scottville
Chef Sampler $6.00 ea
Food for Thought OG Preserves, Salsas & Sauces
OG Garden Salsa 12 oz $6.00 ea
Naturally Nutty Nut Butters of Traverse City
OG Crunchy Peanut Butter 12oz $5.50 ea
OG Smooth Peanut Butter 12oz $5.50 ea
OG Almond Butter 12oz $10.50 ea
Idyll Farm Cheese of Northport
Freshly re-stocked!
Fresh pastured goat cheese
Plain, Garlic & Herb, Lavender Honey or Fennel Pollen 4oz $4.00 ea
Aged cheeses
Idyllweiss round 4 oz $6.00
Mont Idyll 5 oz $6.50
Camembert 7 oz $7.00
Back in stock! Idyll Gris – Wheel $15.00
CONTACT: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
Sweetwater Bottle & Can Fund Drive!
Want to help fund the market? We’ve heard that many of our customers have returnable bottles & cans piling up because of Covid19 restrictions & we have a solution! Bring them with you to the market this Saturday, and we have a crew of volunteers who will take care of them for you! Please bring your cleaned returnable bottle & cans to the designated spot at the market and our volunteers will take it from there!
Returning to Market Soon!
Summer Blend Gardens of Coopersville
Doug and Marty will be coming back to Sweetwater for our sixth season next Saturday, June 20, with microgreens; sugar snap peas; salad bags; a lot of big greens; and, maybe a few surprises. Stay tuned for ordering information. We hope to set up a weebly site for easy ordering, but in the meantime, feel free to email Marty at martinalexanderand@gmail.com, or call/text 616.514.0231. Thank you . . . . Looking forward to seeing everyone again!
Shady Side Farm of Holland
I will be back at Sweetwater soon. You can see what’s available here: https://shadysidefarm.com/farm-store/
Lona
Shady Side Farm
info@shadysidefarm.net
Blackbird Farms of Coopersville
We’ll return soon!
Greg & Shelley
Blackbird Farms
E-mail us at hello.blackbirdfarms@gmail.com.
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