Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 29th, 2024
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!

WEDNESDAY MARKET NEWS

The news today is as much about who is coming as who is not and where you can find their food.

New this week: You can find Blackbird Farm produce at the Grand Haven Health Hutt beginning this Friday! This is a trial and if it goes well will expand to the Muskegon Health Hutt. So Sweetwater peeps, let’s help it go well and stop by the GH Health Hutt this weekend! Also mention you would like to see J&J Tortillas in all their stores while you’re at it!

In the meantime, peruse this list of great meats & eggs(and Funny Farm produce) you can preorder for this Saturday’s one hour market!

At Sweetwater this Saturday:

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, Sweetwater friends. I hope everyone came thru the Monday storm well. It was a crazy night. A word about that situation. If by chance it’s storming badly on Saturday morning, I may not come, even if I posted offerings. Let’s hope our luck holds on so we can have some nice Saturdays for market. Things are growing well and looking good. Here’s what I have ready so far. If there’s something that you would like, please pre-order and text me at 734 945 0720.Thanks for your support.
Kale, curly and lacinato
Mixed lettuce bags
Beet greens
Jellies, elderberry, kiwi, kiwi-crab apple, blueberry, wild grape, apple, etc.
Barb

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
100% grassfed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Burger patties $8.25 (1/3# target weight, 4/pack)
Sale! Ground sirloin, vacuum sealed $8.00
Sale! Short ribs, for moist cooking methods. $4.00
Ribeye $18
New York strip $17.2
Flank, skirt, or hanger $10.00
Chuck and arm roasts $8.50
Kabob $11.00
Brisket $9.00
Stew meat $9.00
Soup bones $2.25
Suet $1.25
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
Poultry All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed.
Please return your empty cartons. Thanks!
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
Duck eggs are $10/dozen.
Honey Plastic squeeze bottle:1# raw $8Glass canning jars:Pint raw $10Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
Tiny block $1.50
Maple syrup 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 $20Gallons $55
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will get totals emailed out on Friday. If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Pasturage of Montague
Get your grill on! We have sausages, lamb burger, chops, and for the smoker pork butt and shoulder roast, chicken breast, and fresh hocks. We also still have bacon, but I’m not sure we’re going to make it to tomato season. Check out all our other goods at https://thepasturage.com/order
Also, along with our usual spot at Muskegon Farmers Market for those of you that travel from points north, we also vend at the Montague farmers market which is on Saturdays from 9-1.
Our online store always shows you what’s in stock wherever we are: https://thepasturage.com/order
We hope to see you sometime somewhere soon!
Thank you!
Julie

Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We will be at the following markets this week:
New Era Farmers Market ; Tuesday 4pm – 7pm, June 25th
Newaygo Farmers Market ; Friday 2pm – 6pm, June 28th
Fremont Farmers Market ; Saturday 8am – 1pm, June 29th
Sweetwater Market; Saturday 10am – 11pm , June 29th.  If pre-orders justify it.
Be sure to check out our on-line Bundles for special deals.
We have a limited quantity left of USDA Organic garden seeds still available.    These seeds are from High Mowing Seeds and packed for the 2024 growing season. $2.50  ($3.75 normal retail).
Certified Naturally Grown Eggs  Our hens are cage free and fed a 100% organic diet.   Our eggs are collected daily, are clean but not washed, and are packed in new unused paper cartons.  Large Eggs $4.00 per dozen.  4 dozen for $12
Certified Naturally Grown Chicken Raised on a 100% organic diet.   All our meat is processed in a MDARD or USDA Inspected facility.
Boneless Skinless Breast  2 per pack Average .8  lbs  $10.00per LB  (Please pre-order)
Bone-in Breast  2 per pack Average 1.59 lbs  $7.00 per LB
Thighs  6per pack Average 2.75 lbs  $6.00 per LB
Legs   6per pack Average 2.25 lbs  $6.00 per LB
Wings  6per pack  Average 1.5 lbs  $5.50 per LB
Necks  Skinless Average 1.35 lbs  $3.00 per LB   (Please pre-order)
Livers Average 1.25 lbs  $5.00 per LB  (Please pre-order)
Garlic Scapes.   $5.00 per LB (order as little as 0.2 lbs). Garlic Scapes can be frozen or dehydrated for use later in the year.
Dried Onions.  $8.00 6 oz package
Crushed Hot Pepper.  $8.00 per 2 oz bottle
Order deadline is Friday 6pm.
We plan to return to Muskegon Farmers Market in the near future.
We accept cash, credit/debit cards as well as SNAP/EBT (Bridge) cards.  We also accept Senior Fresh coupons as well as Double Up tokens.
Go to Shop at The Mannor Farm  (https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php) to place an order.  This site will get your order reserved immediately if the item is in stock.  Orders through this link get priority.
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.
Please share this info with your friends and family who are interested in eating locally grown natural food raised without chemicals.
Walkup sales are always welcome, too.
Dan & Linda MannorThe Mannor Farm LLC
5595E Arthur Road
Hesperia,MI 49421

RETURNING SOON
Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
-While we will not be at Sweetwater this week, you can find Blackbird Farms produce at the Fulton Street Farmers’ Market on Friday and at the Creston Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Hope to see you there!
-Our produce will also be available at the Grand Haven Health Hutt starting this Friday.
-Curious about Community Supported Agriculture, but not quite ready to commit to a full season? Test it out first with our four-week trial shares! You’ll get the full CSA experience, but in a more manageable bite. Dates, details, and the sign-up form are all available through this link. There is a place at the table waiting for you!
Greg

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We plan to return soon.
Meanwhile we have quarters of beef hanging at Ebels. Get your name on the list by emailing us!
I have a hip replacement on July 8th.  Want to come weed gardens while I heal?
Emailearthscapefarm@gmail.com.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
emailearthscapefarm@gmail.com

J&J Tortilla of Hopkins
We did not receive enough orders to come this week, we’ll try to schedule a new date soon.
Jason& Jaclyn
J&J Tortilla Co.
www.jjtortillas.com
info@jjtortillas.com
Hopkins,MI 49328

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will return soon thanks!
In the meantime you can find us at Montague Farmers Market if you’re up that way.
Stu and Connie

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
We will return soon. In the meantime you can find us at Pentwater Market on Monday & Thursday from 10:00 to 1:00.
Andy & Dennise

The Woven Farm
We will return soon.
Samantha Otto
Farmer;Food+Farm Edu
The WovenTrifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Other Places to Find Sweetwater Verified Goods

Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
See my Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/dirtyrootshealing/ for details. To keep up to date with all my new products, classes and latest news sign up for the Newsletter at my website.
Thanks all for your support!
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody

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

Laughing Tree Bakery
You can find us every Saturday at the Muskegon Farmers Market as well as the Grand Haven Health Hutt, now carrying a full array of our pastries as well as bread.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 8th, 2024
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!
WEDNESDAY MARKET NEWS

Vendors attending June 8th:

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
Friends, we are looking forward to returning to market this Saturday with the first of this season’s vegetables! A reminder: Your faithful patronage allows us to continue to be Sweetwater vendors. We will likely be bringing the following, for walk-up sales only:
Swiss chard
head lettuce
bok choi
rhubarb
green garlic
garlic scapes
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new at market this weekend!
Greg

 The Woven Farm
Harvests are becoming more abundant by the week!
This week I will have the following available for walk up sales:
-bagged salad mix
-baby kale mix
-garlic scapes
-snap peas
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com
 
Pine Row Farm
Hello :-),
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed.
Please return your empty cartons. Thanks!
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen. 
Duck eggs are $10/dozen.
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Burger patties $8.25 (1/3# target weight, 4/pack)
SALE! Ground round, vacuum sealed $7.25
Ground sirloin, vacuum sealed $12.00
Sale! Short ribs, for moist cooking methods. $4.00
Ribeye $18
Chuck and arm roasts $8.50
Shank $5.25
Stew meat $9.00
Soup bones $2.25
Suet $1.25
Ground specials: save 25 cents a pound on 25 pounds or more, and 50 cents a pound on 50 pounds or more. Sale is available on ground round and ground sirloin while sufficient quantities are available. Preorder only.
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
Honey 
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
Tiny block $1.50
Maple syrup 
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
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.
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Pasturage of Montague
2-4-6-8, who do we appreciate!? Sweetwater! Summer! Chicken! For Saturday, 6/8, we will have chicken available for sale! They are Freedom Rangers with red feathers and a slower grow-out than the white Cornish cross. They are raised on pasture with certified organic grain. We are sending them to a USDA slaughterhouse and we will have wholes and cuts. Check out our online pre-order form for the details: https://thepasturage.com/order/  Also, a friendly heads up that in a year, spring of 2025, we will discontinue the use of plastic bags. Even though we save and reuse them, we want to phase out plastic as much as possible. We encourage you to bring a bag of your own. We will have paper bags in case you forget and for pre-orders.
Thank you!
Julie

Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We have a limited quantity of USDA Organic garden seeds available at our online store for ordering and delivery now.    These seeds are from High Mowing Seeds and packed for the 2024 growing season.  $3.50 per pack ($3.75 normal retail).
We have a few bundles of USDA Organic  Redwing onion plants left. These are the same plants that we are growing for the markets and they are doing great.  A bundle has about 60-70 plants.  $10.00 per bundle.  2 bundles for $15.00  $7.50 per bundle  THIS WEEK WILL BE LAST TIME THEY WILL BE OFFERED FOR THIS YEAR.
Certified Naturally Grown Eggs  Our hens are fed a 100% organic diet.   Our eggs are collected daily, are clean but not washed, and are packed in new unused paper cartons.  Large Eggs $3.00 per dozen.  4 dozen for $10.00   LAST WEEK FOR THE SPECIAL PRICING.
Certified Naturally Grown Chicken Raised on a 100% organic diet.  This batch is White Rangers.  VERY LIMITED SUPPLY
Whole Chicken  Average 5.25 lbs  $6.00 per LB  $5.00 per LB
Boneless Skinless Breast  2 per pack Average 1.36 lbs  $9.00 per LB
Wings  6 per pack  Average 2.2 lbs  $5.50 per LB
Green Garlic  6 per bunch   $6.00 per BUNCH  This item must be pre-ordered since we harvest it on Friday afternoon so it is super fresh for you.
Garlic Scapes.  We are taking pre-orders for this seasonal gourmet delight.  They will be available for delivery starting mid-June.  $1.00 per ounce  (you get a lot in an ounce).
ORDER DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MAY 31ST AT Noon.   
We accept cash, credit/debit cards as well as SNAP/EBT cards.
Go to Shop at The Mannor Farm  (https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php) 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.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Road
Hesperia, MI 49421

RETURNING SOON
Scholl Farms of Montague
We will return next week, thanks!
Stu and Connie

Funny Farm of Grant
Taking this week off to give everything another week to grow. See you next week.
Barb Loe
Funny Farm

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
We will return next week.
~ Andy & Dennise
 
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Returning soon. We are butchering June 12th.  Get your name on the list!  Please let us know if you would  like a quarter cut and processed your special way~
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com
231-861-2234

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Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 1st, 2024
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!

WEDNESDAY MARKET NEWS

 As always, preorders are accepted until the cutoff times in each vendor listing. Thanks!

 If you know of anyone who hasn’t been getting their newsletter…Please share the link:   http://eepurl.com/iLfZ8A

Vendors attending June 1st:

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, I’d like to thank everyone who pre-ordered and came to market
this past Saturday! We all appreciated your attendance and hope to see
you all summer. It’s nice to see everyone and the parking is a lot
easier here!
Things have slowed down with the cooler temps and not much sun, but I
hope to have more asparagus, spinach and radishes. I don’t think the
mixed lettuce will be big enough by Saturday to harvest so I will
transplant my lettuce starts and probably have more by the following
week. Your pre-orders have proved to be very helpful in knowing what to
bring to market, thank you so much for those. They are welcome info for
market. Please text me at 734 945 0720 and I will respond with the
availability of product. Thanks again for your support.
Asparagus, nearing the end
Spinach, maybe will be big enough to harvest
French Breakfast radishes, crispy and spicy, not hot
Jellies, all low-sugar varieties Elderberry, Wild grape, Kiwi, Crab
apple -Kiwi, Apple, Blueberry
MAYBE list
Hascap blueberries, early to ripen, tart-sweet flavor, also known as
Honeyberry
734 945 0720.
Barb Loe
Funny Farm

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
You can place preorders from the list below until  Saturday morning!
Rhubarb $4.00 bundle
PASTURED PORK        
Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Hocks $7.00/lb
Pork Chops $9.00/lb Nitrate free Bacon $ 12.00/lb
Nitrate free Ham slices $ 8.00/lb
Breakfast Patties $ 10.00/lb
Italian Bulk Sausage $10.00/lb
Maple Sage Bulk Breakfast $10.00/lb
Garlic Basil Bulk $10.00/lb
Ground Pork $8.00/lb
Pork chops $8.00/lb
Pork Roast $ 8.00/lb
100% Grass-fed Beef
Our beef is raised on our farm, rotationally grazed, and 100% grass-fed. No Antibiotics, No Hormones ever!
Porterhouse Steak2/pkg $18.00/lb
T-Bone Steaks 2/pkg$18.00/lb
Rib-eye Steaks 2/pkg$20.00/lb
Roasts $9.00/lbincludes rump, chuck, and arm roasts.
Stew Meat $9.00/lb
Ground Beef $8.00/lb
Fresh Eggs- $5.00 per dozen, NON-gmo feed.
Pastured Poultry
Whole Chickens– $ 6.50/lb average wt. Is 4-6 lbs.
Breasts- $12.25 /lb
Thighs- $8.00/lb
Wings- $6.00/lb
Broth Packs- $6.00
Bakery Items made fresh for you!
Rhubarb Custard Pie $20.00 made with our fresh Rhubarb
Asparagus Galette $10 made with organic asparagus. 8”.
Asparagus Quiche $18.00
Sourdough Rhubarb Scones $3.00 ea
Sourdough Croissants $2.00 each
Sourdough Organic white wheat  Country Bread $8.00 round loaf
Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones 4pack $8.00
Sourdough Bagels Plain, and Seeded! 4 pack for$6.00Spinach & Cheddar Quiche made with Organic ingredients! $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche made with Organic ingredients $15.00
Quiche can be ordered gluten-free.
Classic Banana Bread- $8.00/Large
Organic Pizza Crusts (4pk)- $5.00
Organic Apple Galette- $8.00 7-inch round
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please email orders to-  libertyff@gmail.com
Questions- 231-873-3737
~ Andy & Dennise

Pine Row Farm
Hello :-),
Poultry 
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed.
Please return your empty cartons. Thanks!
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen. 
Duck eggs are $10/dozen.
100% grass fed beef:
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Ground beef $7.25
Burger patties $8.25 (1/3# target weight, 4/pack)
Ground round, vacuum sealed $8.25
Ground sirloin, vacuum sealed $12.00
Sale! Short ribs, for moist cooking methods. $4.00
Ribeye $18
Chuck and arm roasts $8.50
Shank $5.25
Stew meat $9.00
Soup bones $2.25
Suet $1.25
Ground specials: save 25 cents a pound on 25 pounds or more, and 50 cents a pound on 50 pounds or more. Sale is available on ground round and ground sirloin while sufficient quantities are available. Preorder only.
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
Honey 
Plastic squeeze bottles:
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Beeswax
1# block $10
Tiny block $1.50
Maple syrup 
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
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.
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Pasturage of Montague
Have you tried our Lamb Gyro Brats or Lamb Hot Dogs yet? Check out all our offerings at https://ThePasturage.com/order including lamb and pork sausage and steaks. Thanks!
Julie

Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We have a limited quantity of USDA Organic garden seeds available at our online store for ordering and delivery now.    These seeds are from High Mowing Seeds and packed for the 2024 growing season.  $3.50 per pack ($3.75 normal retail).
We have a few bundles of USDA Organic  Redwing onion plants left. These are the same plants that we are growing for the markets and they are doing great.  A bundle has about 60-70 plants.  $10.00 per bundle.  2 bundles for $15.00  $7.50 per bundle  THIS WEEK WILL BE LAST TIME THEY WILL BE OFFERED FOR THIS YEAR.
Certified Naturally Grown Eggs  Our hens are fed a 100% organic diet.   Our eggs are collected daily, are clean but not washed, and are packed in new unused paper cartons.  Large Eggs $3.00 per dozen.  4 dozen for $10.00   LAST WEEK FOR THE SPECIAL PRICING.
Certified Naturally Grown Chicken Raised on a 100% organic diet.  This batch is White Rangers.  VERY LIMITED SUPPLY
Whole Chicken  Average 5.25 lbs  $6.00 per LB  $5.00 per LB
Boneless Skinless Breast  2 per pack Average 1.36 lbs  $9.00 per LB
Wings  6 per pack  Average 2.2 lbs  $5.50 per LB
Green Garlic  6 per bunch   $6.00 per BUNCH  This item must be pre-ordered since we harvest it on Friday afternoon so it is super fresh for you.
Garlic Scapes.  We are taking pre-orders for this seasonal gourmet delight.  They will be available for delivery starting mid-June.  $1.00 per ounce  (you get a lot in an ounce).
ORDER DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MAY 31ST AT Noon.   
We accept cash, credit/debit cards as well as SNAP/EBT cards.
Go to Shop at The Mannor Farm  (https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php) 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.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Road
Hesperia, MI 49421

RETURNING SOON
Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
While we will not be at market this weekend, we look forward to returning soon with lots of delicious vegetables. Watch the Sweetwater newsletter for details. Thanks!

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will return next week, thanks!
Stu and Connie

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Returning soon. We are butchering June 12th.  Get your name on the list!  Please let us know if you would  like a quarter cut and processed your special way~
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com
231-861-2234

The Woven Farm
Returning soon.
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Other Places to Find Sweetwater Verified Goods

 
Dirty Roots Healing of Muskegon
See my Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/dirtyrootshealing/ for details. To keep up to date with all my new products, classes and latest news sign up for the Newsletter at my website.
Thanks all for your support!
DirtyRootsHealing.com
DirtyRootsHealing@yahoo.com
616-834-3233
Thanks!
Cody

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

Laughing Tree Bakery
You can find us every Saturday at the Muskegon Farmers Market as well as the Grand Haven Health Hutt, now carrying a full array of our pastries as well as bread.

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.

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 Local Foods Market
Saturday, May 18th, 2024
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!

WEDNESDAY MARKET NEWS

Funny Farm & Liberty Family Farm have limited asparagus this week! Preorders required for this. Blackbird Farm has a wide selection of heirloom & open pollinated garden plants available for walk up sales only on Saturday.

If you know anyone who hasn’t been getting their newsletter, please share the link with them:  http://eepurl.com/iLfZ8A

Vendors attending May 18th:

Funny Farm of Grant
Hello, everyone. I’ll be back this week with a few things but more is on the
way. Asparagus is coming on well, decent rain has helped a lot.
Sprinkles during the night are more than welcome!Here’s the list for this week and probably a couple more weeks. Thank you for your continued support and preorders.
Mixed lettuce spring mix
Asparagus
Spinach
Homegrown jelly flavors, Elderberry, Kiwi,Kiwi/crab apple, Apple, Wild
grape, Blueberry
Pink Himalayan salt
Quantities of asparagus, spinach & lettuce are limited for this week so if you’re interested, please send a text for preorder. You can reach me
at 734 945 0720.
Barb Loe
Funny Farm

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
This week at market, we have the vegetable and herb plants you need to get your vegetable garden off on the right foot! Certified Naturally Grown; organic, open pollinated, and heirloom seeds; using the highest quality compost-based potting soil we can find; all farm-tested varieties that do well in West Michigan’s climate. We will likely be bringing the following, for walk-up sales only:
HERBS
Genovese basil
lemon basil
Thai basil
chives
cilantro
dill
fennel
lavender
lemon balm
mint
oregano
curly parsley
flat-leaf parsley
rosemary
sage
savory
thyme
VEGETABLES
slicing cucumbers
ground cherries
lacinato kale
meadowlark kale
scarlet kale
anaheim hot peppers
anch(poblano) hot peppers
jalapeno hot peppers
king of the north sweet peppers
lunchbox mix sweet peppers
michigan wonder sweet peppers
zephyr summer squash
brightlights swiss chard
tomaverde tomatillos
zucchini
CHERRY TOMATOES
black cherry
pink princess
sun gold
sun peach
supersweet100
yellow mini
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
cherokee purple
early Detroit
green zebra
jaune flamme
san marzano
striped german
valencia
wisconsin55
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new at market this Saturday!

The Woven Farm
This week I will have limited quantities of several types of greens and flowers for walk up sales.
Cheers to Good Growing!
Samantha Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Scholl Farms of Montague
This Saturday you can preorder by calling the number below and then pickup your stuff at The Woven Farm spot (with Sam).
New! Rhubarb. $4.00 a 1.5 lb bunch.
All our products and produce are raised/grown organically using 100%certified organic feeds for our animals and no chemicals or inorganic fertilizers on our land.
CHICKEN EGGS:  $6.00/doz.  Flats $15 2.5dozen.
GOOSE EGGS: $2.00 ea $10 dozen duck eggs.
Place all orders via voice message at (231) 893-1311. Leave your name phone number and speak slow and clear.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
You can place preorders from the list below until Saturday morning!
NEW! Limited asparagus $5.00 bundle-rhubarb $4.00 bundle
PASTURED PORK        
Nitrate Free Ham Slices $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Hocks $7.00/lb
Pork Chops $9.00/lb Nitrate free Bacon $ 12.00/lb
Nitrate free Ham slices $ 8.00/lb
Breakfast Patties $ 10.00/lb
Italian Bulk Sausage $10.00/lb
Maple Sage Bulk Breakfast $10.00/lb
Garlic Basil Bulk $10.00/lb
Ground Pork $8.00/lb
Pork chop $8.00/lb
Pork Roast $ 8.00/lb
100% Grass-fed Beef
Our beef is raised on our farm and strictly rotationally grazed and 100% grass-fed. No Antibiotics, No Hormones ever!
Porterhouse Steak2/pkg $18.00/lb
T-Bone Steaks 2/pkg$18.00/lb
Rib-eye Steaks 2/pkg$20.00/lb
Roasts $9.00/lbincludes rump, chuck, and arm roasts.
Stew Meat $9.00/lb
Ground Beef $8.00/lb
Fresh Eggs- $5.00 per dozen, NON-gmo feed.
Pastured Poultry
Whole Chickens– $ 6.50/lb average wt. Is 4-6 lbs.
Breasts- $12.25 /lb
Thighs- $8.00/lb
Wings- $6.00/lb
Broth Packs- $6.00
Bakery Items made fresh for you!
Rhubarb Custard Pie $20.00 made with our fresh Rhubarb
Asparagus Galette $10 made with organic asparagus. 8”.
Asparagus Quiche $18.00
Rhubarb Crumb Bars $3.00 ea
Sourdough Rhubarb Scones $3.00 ea
Sourdough Croissants $2.00 each
Sourdough Organic white wheat  Country Bread $8.00 round loaf
Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones 4pack $8.00
Sourdough Bagels Plain, and Seeded! 4 pack for$6.00Spinach & Cheddar Quiche made with Organic ingredients! $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche made with Organic ingredients $15.00
Quiche can be ordered gluten-free.
Classic Banana Bread- $8.00/Large
Organic Pizza Crusts (4pk)- $5.00
Organic Apple Galette- $8.00 7-inch round
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please email orders to-  libertyff@gmail.com
Questions- 231-873-3737
~ Andy & Dennise

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
Poultry
All of our poultry is free range, locked in nightly, and has certified organic feed.
Please return your empty cartons, especially the duck egg size cartons. Thanks!
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
Duck eggs are $10/dozen.
100% grass fed beef:
We have beef at the processor available for next week’s market.
Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them.
SALE! Ground round, vacuum sealed $7.25
Ground sirloin, vacuum sealed $12.00
Sale! Short ribs, for moist cooking methods. $4.00
Ground specials: save 25 cents a pound on 25 pounds or more, and 50cents a pound on 50 pounds or more. Sale is available on ground round and ground sirloin while sufficient quantities are available. Preorder only.
We sell by halves and quarters. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
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
Maple syrup
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
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.
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

Mannor Farm of Hesperia
Be sure to check out our online Bundles for special deals. We have a limited quantity of USDA Organic garden seeds available at our online store for ordering and delivery now.    These seeds are from High Mowing Seeds and packed for the 2024 growing season.  $3.50 per pack($3.75 normal retail).
We have a few bundles of USDA Organic onion plants 60-70pr bundle $10, 2/$15
Certified Naturally Grown Eggs  Our hens are fed a 100% organic diet.   Our eggs are collected daily ,are clean but not washed, and are packed in new unused paper cartons.  Large Eggs $3.00 per dozen.  4 dozen for $10.00
Certified Naturally Grown Chicken See online for availability.
PRE-ORDER DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MAY 17th AT 5PM.  Pre-orders are appreciated but not REQUIRED.
We accept cash, credit/debit cards as well as SNAP/EFT cards.
Go to Shop at The Mannor Farm (https://mannorfarm.eatfromfarms.com/shop.php) to place an order.   We prefer orders be placed through the above link but will take emailed or text orders. Email orders to the.mannor.farm@gmail.com or text to 231-301-9894.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

Returning Soon

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will be back to Market May 25th.  We will butcher again in June if you would like a quarter.
Earthscape Farms LLC
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Other Places to Find Sweetwater Verified Goods

Shady Side Farm of Holland
If you are interested in the goings on at our farm this summer:
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe
Lona
Shady Side Farm
info@shadysidefarm.net

Laughing Tree Bakery
You can find us every Saturday at the Muskegon Farmers Market as well as the Grand Haven Health Hutt, now carrying a full array of our pastries as well as bread.

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
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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 Local Foods Market
Saturday, June 4^th 2022
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.

Friday Update Market Newsletter
THANKS SO MUCH to the generous Sweetwater Folk who have already donated to Bring Water to the Woven Farm fundraiser! We’re almost halfway to our goal! Please help out the effort by passing along this this link to the GoFundMe, or if you haven’t already, please consider a donation! See end of newsletter for repeat of yesterday’s GoFundMe request, and thanks again!
GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/c6873fdd

Friday Update & Vendors Attending Saturday June 4^th:

Scholl Farms of Montague
All of our products are grown organically.
ASPARAGUS! 1.5 lb. bag: Green $5, Purple $6
RHUBARB: 2 lb. bundle $5
EGGS: Chicken: $6/doz., $15/flat, no limit. Duck: $10/doz. Goose: $2 each
DRESSED BROILERS: (frozen whole): 7+ lbs. $5.50/lb. 2022 Broilers will be available in mid-June
CHICKEN GIZZARDS, LIVER, AND FEET: $3/lb.
Place all orders via voice message at (231) 893-1311. Leave your name, phone number and speak slow and clear.
Thanks so Much,
Stu and Connie

Blackbird Farms of Coopersville
We’ll be back at market this Saturday with our complete selection of herb and vegetable plants for walk-up sales. And again this week, you have the option to pre-order via our online form, which will ensure that you’ll be able to get the plants you want on Saturday without waiting in line. The order deadline is noon on Friday.
Please note: This will be our final week for plant pre-orders, and this Saturday will be the last market day when we will have our full line of plants available.
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new this Saturday!
Greg Dunn
Blackbird Farms LLC
farmer.blackbirdfarms@gmail.com
blackbirdfarms.net
instagram.com/blackbird.farms

Dark Waters Coffee Roasters of Mears
Hello!
We will have an assortment of the following roasts for walk up sales (all organic & fair trade):Saturday, plus CUPS of COFFEE for $3.00 ea.
Horsehead Nebula Signature Blend. Roast level-dark
Stargazer Signature Blend. Roast level-medium
Crux. Signature espresso. Roast level-dark
Colombia Roast level-medium
Seven Sisters. Signature Blend. Roast level-dark.
Guatemala Chajul. Roast level-medium.
Decaf Roast level-medium
Mexico Maya Vinic. Chiapas Region roast level-medium
Sumatra Bener Meriah Region. Roast level-medium.
Each 12 oz bag of whole beans is $14.00
With Gratitude,
Lauren, Tony, Damian, and Neve
www.darkwatercoffeeroasters.com

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

The Pasturage LLC of Montague
We are so thrilled to have the sheep on grass! We move the flock four times per day to ensure the health of the pasture and the flock (it’s not hard because we have a pretty good system).  In time, as summer progresses and as our pasture improves, we hope to reduce moving them to one or two times per day.  We remain committed to 100% grass-fed because we believe it is the best thing for the lamb, the pasture and You!
We will be at Sweetwater this weekend, June 4, so feel free to pre-order from the linked list.  All of those items will also be available for walk up purchase. A reminder that if you’d like more than one of something, pre-ordering guarantees you’ll get what you want!
http://www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/The-Pasturage-LLC-of-Montague.pdf

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Fresh Veggies
Red Lettuce $5.00
Green Lettuce $5.00
Kale Mix medium size $5.00
Rhubarb  $5.00 per bunch
Fresh Peony Bouquets $16.00
Mixed Flower Bouquets $12.00
FARM FRESH EGGS! $5.00 per dozen
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $5.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $10.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $7.00/lb
Wings $5.75/lb
Livers $5.00
PASTURED TURKEY
Turkey Drumsticks $5.00/lb
Wings $5.00/lb
PASTURED PORK
New Selection of Pork!
Breakfast Links $12.00/lb
Ground Pork $6.00/lb
Bacon nitrate free  $12.00/lb
Ham Slices nitrate free $8.50/lb
Italian brats $10.00/lb
Pork Chops $8.00/lb
Pork Shoulder  Roasts $10.00 lb
Ribs $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
BAKED GOODS
New! Rhubarb custard pie $16.00 This is absolutely delicious! It has an oatmeal crumb topping!! Made with our organic rhubarb.
New! Rhubarb Bars $3.00 each
Spinach & Cheddar GF or Reg. $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar GF or Reg. $15.00
English Muffins $6.00
Raspberry Muffins $4.00 made with our very own raspberries.
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Ultimate Granola $5.00 bag
Breakfast Cookies $4.00 each
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
Looking forward to seeing everyone 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 F

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Hello, Sweetwater friends!  We will be there on Saturday, June 4th!  We have a restocked freezer!
Here’s a recipe for a Rolled Rump Roast. We like rare beef at our house, and this is easy and turned out perfect.   My 92 year old mother said it was the best she ever ate! 
https://www.mashed.com/408066/tender-rump-roast-recipe-is-a-succulent-dish-thats-worth-every-penny/
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.
Email earthscapefarm@gmail.com.
EGGS!  $5 per dozen.  Fed organic feed.  OUT
Please note: We will have a limited selection of beef cuts with us for Walk up purchase, so please try to get a preorder in to get exactly what you want.
SALE ITEMS:  BEEF ROASTS!  BUY TWO, GET 10% OFF! 
All the cuts are below, and orders are filled in the order we receive them.
Tenderloin $20 / lb. 2 per package
Porterhouse $14/lb 2 per package
New York Strip $14 / lb  2 per package
Rib Steaks $12 / lb. 2 per package
T Bone Steak  $13/ lb.  2 per package  OUT
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
Cubed Steak  $7/lb. .5 to 1.5# per package
Round Steak  $6.50/lb.  .5 to 1.5# per package
Rolled Rump,  English and Arm Roast  $8.00/lb.   BUY 2 of any roast, get 10% off!
Brisket $8 per lb. Half and whole available!
Chuck Roast $7.50 per lb.
Ground Chuck!  $7.50 per lb.
Ground Sirloin!  $9 per lb!
Ground Beef  $6.50/lb.   ~ 1/2# and 1# packages
Ground Beef Patties $7.50 per lb.   2 and 4 per package
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.  SALE!  BUY 10# FOR $2 PER LB.
Suet $1 per lb.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI  49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will plan to get totals emailed out by 9:00pm.  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.
T-bone $17
Porterhouse $17
Ribeye $17
NY strip $16.50
Sirloin steak $11.50
Sirloin sizzlers $11.50
Sirloin tip roasts $11.50
Skirt steak $9.25
Hanger steak $10
Round steaks $7.75
Brisket $9
Arm roasts $8.50
Chuck roasts $8.50
English roasts $8.50
Rolled rump roasts $8.50
Shank $5.75
Burger patties (1# average 4/package) $8.25
Ground beef $7.25
Ground round $7.75
Ground sirloin $11.50
Stew meat $8.75
Short ribs $7
Soup bones $2.25
Suet $1.25
We sell by halves and quarters! Please contact us if you are interested.
Poultry 
All of our poultry are free range, locked in nightly, and have certified organic feed.
Chicken eggs: $6/dozen
Duck eggs: $9/dozen
Goose eggs! Our geese are American Buff. $3 each or 2 for $5
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
12 oz bear $6
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $16
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $16
Gallons $55
Pork
We have a waiting list for pork halves. Please contact us if you wish to be added. Ofelia’s 8 piglets are running around outside with her.
See you Saturday!
Sarah (and Bill and the kids),
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

RETURNING SOON
Forest Finds of Muskegon
We will return to market on June 11.
New! Our Price list is online! Click here FOREST FINDS-3
to get the whole list of products and how to order. Thanks!
Orders can be placed until 5pm Friday.
Contact me at ForestFinds@yahoo.com
Call or text 616-834-3233
Orders can be placed until 5pm Friday.
FOREST FINDS-3
Contact me @ ForestFinds@yahoo.com
Call or text 616-834-3233

All farmers know that they will contend with the vagaries of the weather, and accept that without question as part of the cost of farming. But this is different; this is a show stopping emergency. The growing season is here, and The Woven Farmstead needs our help, and the sooner, the better.

The GoFundME page we have created for Sam is here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-water-to-woven-farm?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

We are setting a modest goal of $5000 in hopes that we can quickly raise the needed funds and fingers crossed, surpass that goal to help Sam get water to her farm.

Please consider making a donation. If you prefer to send it directly to Sam, here is her address:
Samantha Otto, 7722 Whitehall Rd, Whitehall, MI 49461

For the Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Diana Jancek & The Committee to Get Water for Woven Farm

Samantha Otto
231-215-6008
Inquire@thewoventrifecta.com

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

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 in a sealed envelope on market day pickup.

STAY IN TOUCH!
If you have not already done so you may want to sign up for the newsletter
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If you have questions about info in this newsletter
please email them to sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
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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 it. http://www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-final-sweetwater-pledge-to-customers-update.pdf