Sweetwater Friday Update for January 20th Farmers Market

Published on January 19, 2024 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, January 20, 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!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

FRIDAY UPDATE FOR LAST MARKET OF JANUARY!
The weather forecast for tomorrow Saturday Jan 20 seems to be holding at cloudy and in the 20s but no snow.
Please try to get preorders in by Friday evening so your farmers can be prepared.
We will hold markets every two weeks until spring. The next market will be February 3rd.

Vendors Attending Saturday January 20th:

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Shady Side Farm will be at the market this Saturday, 1/20. Pre-orders are appreciated, but I will have some product along for walk-up sales.
Certified organic heirloom dry beans available in 1lb. bags, $12 each:
Amethyst – Creamy texture, slightly fruity flavor
Arikara Yellow – Good flavor, hold shape well, baked beans, soups
Calypso – Slight potato flavor, crumbly texture, good for soups and salads
Creel Crowder Cowpea – Rich, hearty flavor, slightly sweet, soul food or southern dishes
Dapple Grey – Hold shape well, meaty texture, deep flavor, great for soup
Fast Lady Cowpea – Quick cooking, creamy texture, slightly sweet, soul food or southern dishes
Fort Portal Jade – Firm, hold up in cooking, pleasant, earthy flavor
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste like potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Sturdy, soak up other flavors, soups and stews
Lina Cisco’s Bird Egg – Creamy smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili
Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and white chili
Medley – Random mixture, good in soup
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet, smooth, creamy texture, good all-purpose bean
Painted Pony – Rich and nutty, keeps coloring during cooking
Rouge et Noir Cowpea – earthy flavor, hold shape well, good all purpose cowpea
Spanish Tolosana – Rich and creamy, hold shape well, good for chili, bean salads
Tiger Eye – Creamy smooth texture, rich flavor, tender skin, all-purpose bean
Valentine – Replacement for kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips
Yellow Indian Woman – Mild, creamy tasting, sturdy, salads or chili
Zebra – Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
-I can also bring mini bags of the above beans (6oz. each) that are great for those who are cooking for 1 or 2 people. These are $6 each, but if you buy 4 or more, the price drops to $5 each.
-Beans are also available in bulk with a discount—a 2 lb. bag of any particular bean is $22 and a 5 lb. bag is $50. Please do pre-order bulk or mini bags, otherwise I won’t take them along.
Certified organic non-heirloom dry beans, available in 1 lb. ($8), 2 lb. ($14), or 5 lb. bags ($30):
Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes
Ground products from our certified organic heritage corn:
Corn Flour, great in muffins, pancakes, waffles, and more – 2 lb.($6) or 4 lb. bags ($10)
Corn Meal, can be used for polenta or in baking – 2 lb. bags ($8)
Coarse Grits, good for grits or polenta – 2 lb. ($8) or 4 lb. bags ($14)
Flour ground locally from our certified organic heritage grain:
Einkorn Flour – 2 lb. ($14), 4 lb. ($24), or 25 lb. bags ($125)
Spelt Flour – 2 lb. ($10), 4 lb. ($16), or 25 lb. bags ($75)
Bran from the grinding of the certified organic heritage grain, available in 8 oz. ($3) or 16 oz. bags ($5). Great for bran muffins (recipe on the back of the bag).
Einkorn Bran
Spelt Bran
Dehulled berries from our certified organic heritage grains:
Einkorn Berries, in 1 lb. ($7), 2 lb. ($12), 5 lb. ($25), or 25 lb. bags ($100)
Spelt Berries, in 1 lb. ($5), 2 lb. ($8), 5 lb. ($15), or 25 lb. bags ($50)
Berries can be ground for flour, added to soups like barley, or soaked and cooked like rice for a hearty whole grain pilaf, an addition to salads, or as a breakfast cereal.
See you Saturday!
Lona
Shady Side Farm
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
EGGS! Our ladies are producing a lot! $5.00 a dozen
Certified Organic Spy Apples from Hackert Farms!
1/2 peck $8.00
Peck $15.00
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New! Bread Soup Bowls! Made with organic flour, solive oil, year and salt.
Cinnamon Rolls 4 pack $10.00
Buttery Dinner Rolls 8pk $8.00
Cranberry Crumb bars $4.00
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 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.
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 Pasturage of Montague
I am glad to be getting back to market! We’ll be at Muskegon in our usual stall filled with goodies of the pork, lamb and turkey variety. Feel free to order for Sweetwater pick up, too. Avail yourself of The Pasturage pre-order form (www.thepasturage.com/order) to see all the options you have from “warm up the house with lamb shanks in the oven” to bacon for your mac and cheese (it’s winter, according to the forecast, and what better way to up the ante on the classic comfort food), to boneless, skinless turkey breast that makes a killer a la king. Oh, how I love winter (I can find any excuse to eat). Tootaloo! Julie
Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market with our Kennebec, Purple, & Austrian Crescent Fingerlings potatoes.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

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

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
If you had an order placed for January 13th, we will bring it on the 20^th.
We do not feed any conventionally grown non-GMO feed. Conventionally grown non-GMO can be raised with chemical inputs, ie. Round-up, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Rabbit (whole) Our rabbit is fed meadow grass hay and organic pellets. About 2-3 lbs – $9.00 per lb.
Certified Naturally Grown Eggs  Our hens are fed a 100% organic diet. Eggs are collected daily, are clean unwashed and packaged in new cartons. $5.50 per dozen.  We have a limited quantity available.
Certified Naturally Grown Chicken Our chicken is processed at 7-10 weeks old and is raised on a 100% organic diet.  The chicken we have on hand will be the last we will have available until mid to late March.
Breast (boneless SKINLESS) Average 1.25 lbs – $10.50 per lb
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack) Average 2.16 lbs – $6.00 per lb (5 packs left)
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.75 per lb
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 January 19th AT 2PM.
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.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

Note from Laughing Tree Bakery
Sweetwater friends:
Due to our need to streamline our energy, our time as Sweetwater vendors has come to an end. Thank you for all your years of patronage at this market! You can continue to find us every Saturday at the Muskegon Farmers Market (where we have a full array of bread and pastries as well as soup and sandwiches through the winter). You can find our bread at the Grand Haven Health Hutt, the Henry St. Health Hutt, and our pastries can be found at Aldea Coffee in both Muskegon and Grand Haven. Again,
thank you so much for all of your support in our years at Sweetwater.
Please feel free to reach out if you have questions. Hilde@laughingtreebakery.com

Returning Soon
The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Happy New Year Everyone!
I hope that your holidays were filled to the brim with fam, friends, fun… and of course some farm fresh food!
I will be absent from Sweetwater for a few weeks, waiting for a crop of mid-winter greens to arrive.
Our high tunnel is officially up and planted…. and depending on what mother nature throws our way, I suspect my first harvest to happen in early February – prepare yourselves for an abundance of salad greens and spinach!
In the meantime, if you would like to support the farm through the early season purchase of a CSA or Market Card, they are currently live on our website! https://thewoventrifecta.com/shop/csa-shares
As we crop plan and purchase seed for this upcoming season, those early season sales are extra appreciated!
Cheers to good growing and have a lovely week!
Sam Otto
Farmer; Food+Farm Edu
The Woven Trifecta
231-215-6008
thewoventrifecta.com

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return Feb 3rd.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

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 January 20th Farmers Market

Published on January 16, 2024 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?

JANUARY SCHEDULE
Open Saturday January 20.
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
Open February 3 & 17.

Let’s try again! At this time the weather forecast is for clouds but no additional snow. We’ll see.

MONDAY PREORDER Whew! That was a long break but this Saturday we’re back with plenty of good local organic food options! Shady Side Farm joins us, Liberty Farm has a good amount of eggs, apples and Bread Bowls for that yummy soup you’re planning to make! Please remember that preorders really matter this time of year!
Thanks, see you at the market!

Vendors Attending Saturday January 20th:

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Shady Side Farm will be at the market this Saturday, 1/20. Pre-orders are appreciated, but I will have some product along for walk-up sales.
Certified organic heirloom dry beans available in 1lb. bags, $12 each:
Amethyst – Creamy texture, slightly fruity flavor
Arikara Yellow – Good flavor, hold shape well, baked beans, soups
Calypso – Slight potato flavor, crumbly texture, good for soups and salads
Creel Crowder Cowpea – Rich, hearty flavor, slightly sweet, soul food or southern dishes
Dapple Grey – Hold shape well, meaty texture, deep flavor, great for soup
Fast Lady Cowpea – Quick cooking, creamy texture, slightly sweet, soul food or southern dishes
Fort Portal Jade – Firm, hold up in cooking, pleasant, earthy flavor
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste like potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Sturdy, soak up other flavors, soups and stews
Lina Cisco’s Bird Egg – Creamy smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili
Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and white chili
Medley – Random mixture, good in soup
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet, smooth, creamy texture, good all-purpose bean
Painted Pony – Rich and nutty, keeps coloring during cooking
Rouge et Noir Cowpea – earthy flavor, hold shape well, good all purpose cowpea
Spanish Tolosana – Rich and creamy, hold shape well, good for chili, bean salads
Tiger Eye – Creamy smooth texture, rich flavor, tender skin, all-purpose bean
Valentine – Replacement for kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips
Yellow Indian Woman – Mild, creamy tasting, sturdy, salads or chili
Zebra – Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
-I can also bring mini bags of the above beans (6oz. each) that are great for those who are cooking for 1 or 2 people. These are $6 each, but if you buy 4 or more, the price drops to $5 each.
-Beans are also available in bulk with a discount—a 2 lb. bag of any particular bean is $22 and a 5 lb. bag is $50. Please do pre-order bulk or mini bags, otherwise I won’t take them along.
Certified organic non-heirloom dry beans, available in 1 lb. ($8), 2 lb. ($14), or 5 lb. bags ($30):
Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes
Ground products from our certified organic heritage corn:
Corn Flour, great in muffins, pancakes, waffles, and more – 2 lb.($6) or 4 lb. bags ($10)
Corn Meal, can be used for polenta or in baking – 2 lb. bags ($8)
Coarse Grits, good for grits or polenta – 2 lb. ($8) or 4 lb. bags ($14)
Flour ground locally from our certified organic heritage grain:
Einkorn Flour – 2 lb. ($14), 4 lb. ($24), or 25 lb. bags ($125)
Spelt Flour – 2 lb. ($10), 4 lb. ($16), or 25 lb. bags ($75)
Bran from the grinding of the certified organic heritage grain, available in 8 oz. ($3) or 16 oz. bags ($5). Great for bran muffins (recipe on the back of the bag).
Einkorn Bran
Spelt Bran
Dehulled berries from our certified organic heritage grains:
Einkorn Berries, in 1 lb. ($7), 2 lb. ($12), 5 lb. ($25), or 25 lb. bags ($100)
Spelt Berries, in 1 lb. ($5), 2 lb. ($8), 5 lb. ($15), or 25 lb. bags ($50)
Berries can be ground for flour, added to soups like barley, or soaked and cooked like rice for a hearty whole grain pilaf, an addition to salads, or as a breakfast cereal.
See you Saturday!
Lona
Shady Side Farm
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market with our Kennebec, Purple, & Austrian Crescent Fingerlings potatoes.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

The Pasturage of Montague
I am glad to be getting back to market! We’ll be at Muskegon in our usual stall filled with goodies of the pork, lamb and turkey variety. Feel free to order for Sweetwater pick up, too. Avail yourself of The Pasturage pre-order form (www.thepasturage.com/order) to see all the options you have from “warm up the house with lamb shanks in the oven” to bacon for your mac and cheese (it’s winter, according to the forecast, and what better way to up the ante on the classic comfort food), to boneless, skinless turkey breast that makes a killer a la king. Oh, how I love winter (I can find any excuse to eat). Tootaloo! Julie

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return Feb 3rd.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Sweetwater Market CANCELLED Saturday January 13th

Published on January 12, 2024 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?

MARKET CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER STORM
Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, January 13, 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!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

We learned this evening that Muskegon Farmers Market is also closing Saturday so we are calling this one a bit early. If you know people who are regulars to the market and not in the habit of checking emails please let them know. Thanks!

We are considering holding a market next Saturday, January 20^th instead of waiting another 2 weeks. Be sure to check our Monday email for details.
Any questions
Contact the market
Email: sweetwaterlocalfoods@gmail.com
Stay safe, see you all soon.

Sweetwater EXTRA WEDNESDAY WEATHER REMINDER for January 13th Farmers Market

Published on January 10, 2024 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?

WEDNESDAY WEATHER REMINDER
This is an extra email this week because we need to touch base on the weather situation and also on the importance of preorders.
Two things:
1. Please get your preorders in as soon as possible. Our food producers need to know if they have enough orders to make it worth coming out.
2. PLEASE check your Friday Update email! We will make a decision by noon on Friday whether to hold or cancel the market, given the potential for another winter storm Friday night. We all know how mercurial Michigan weather can be, so tune in Friday and we’ll all hope for the best!

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, January 13, 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!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

JANUARY SCHEDULE
Open Saturday January 13 & 27.

MONDAY PREORDER Whew! That was a long break but this Saturday we’re back with plenty of good local organic food options! Shady Side Farm joins us, Liberty Farm has a good amount of eggs, apples and Bread Bowls for that yummy soup you’re planning to make! Please remember that preorders really matter this time of year!
Thanks, see you at the market!
Vendors Attending Saturday January 13th:

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Shady Side Farm will be at the market this Saturday, 1/13. Pre-orders are appreciated, but I will have some product along for walk-up sales.
Certified organic heirloom dry beans available in 1lb. bags, $12 each:
Amethyst – Creamy texture, slightly fruity flavor
Arikara Yellow – Good flavor, hold shape well, baked beans, soups
Calypso – Slight potato flavor, crumbly texture, good for soups and salads
Creel Crowder Cowpea – Rich, hearty flavor, slightly sweet, soul food or southern dishes
Dapple Grey – Hold shape well, meaty texture, deep flavor, great for soup
Fast Lady Cowpea – Quick cooking, creamy texture, slightly sweet, soul food or southern dishes
Fort Portal Jade – Firm, hold up in cooking, pleasant, earthy flavor
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste like potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Sturdy, soak up other flavors, soups and stews
Lina Cisco’s Bird Egg – Creamy smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili
Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and white chili
Medley – Random mixture, good in soup
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet, smooth, creamy texture, good all-purpose bean
Painted Pony – Rich and nutty, keeps coloring during cooking
Rouge et Noir Cowpea – earthy flavor, hold shape well, good all purpose cowpea
Spanish Tolosana – Rich and creamy, hold shape well, good for chili, bean salads
Tiger Eye – Creamy smooth texture, rich flavor, tender skin, all-purpose bean
Valentine – Replacement for kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips
Yellow Indian Woman – Mild, creamy tasting, sturdy, salads or chili
Zebra – Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
-I can also bring mini bags of the above beans (6oz. each) that are great for those who are cooking for 1 or 2 people. These are $6 each, but if you buy 4 or more, the price drops to $5 each.
-Beans are also available in bulk with a discount—a 2 lb. bag of any particular bean is $22 and a 5 lb. bag is $50. Please do pre-order bulk or mini bags, otherwise I won’t take them along.
Certified organic non-heirloom dry beans, available in 1 lb. ($8), 2 lb. ($14), or 5 lb. bags ($30):
Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes
Ground products from our certified organic heritage corn:
Corn Flour, great in muffins, pancakes, waffles, and more – 2 lb.($6) or 4 lb. bags ($10)
Corn Meal, can be used for polenta or in baking – 2 lb. bags ($8)
Coarse Grits, good for grits or polenta – 2 lb. ($8) or 4 lb. bags ($14)
Flour ground locally from our certified organic heritage grain:
Einkorn Flour – 2 lb. ($14), 4 lb. ($24), or 25 lb. bags ($125)
Spelt Flour – 2 lb. ($10), 4 lb. ($16), or 25 lb. bags ($75)
Bran from the grinding of the certified organic heritage grain, available in 8 oz. ($3) or 16 oz. bags ($5). Great for bran muffins (recipe on the back of the bag).
Einkorn Bran
Spelt Bran
Dehulled berries from our certified organic heritage grains:
Einkorn Berries, in 1 lb. ($7), 2 lb. ($12), 5 lb. ($25), or 25 lb. bags ($100)
Spelt Berries, in 1 lb. ($5), 2 lb. ($8), 5 lb. ($15), or 25 lb. bags ($50)
Berries can be ground for flour, added to soups like barley, or soaked and cooked like rice for a hearty whole grain pilaf, an addition to salads, or as a breakfast cereal.
See you Saturday!
Lona
Shady Side Farm
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
I will be at the market every Saturday. Thanks to all who continue to venture out weekly, and work with a half hour window on the off Saturdays! It’s appreciated! Weather permitting, I will be at the market location every week. I did cancel in the Christmas blizzard of 2022 and will follow the same procedure of contacting everyone if I have to cancel this year due to travel conditions. Off market Saturday’s days are preorder and standing order only.
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:
We have beef at the processor. I’m hoping it arrives on time for the next market. Prices listed are per pound. Orders are filled in the order we receive them. Here’s what’s currently on hand:
Burger patties $8.25
Chuck steaks $8.50
Short ribs, regular or Korean cut, $7
Ground sirloin, vacuum sealed $12.00
Soup bones $2.25
Oxtail $6.25
If the beef is back, 25 and 50 pound specials will be available for ground beef, and there will be stew meat and a few other cuts. If interested in joining the waiting list, please let me know. I’ll get any updates on the Friday newsletter.
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.
Chicken eggs are $6/dozen.
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
I have milk kefir grains that are growing exponentially. Please let me know if you would like any. They are free to a good home. 😉 I use them to make kefir, frozen yogurts, spreadable herbed cheeses, and cream cheese!
See you Saturday!
Sarah
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

The Pasturage of Montague
We took our Christmas tree down yesterday and even though I know the days are getting longer, I miss the glow in the early morning. But I am glad to be getting back to market! We’ll be at Muskegon in our usual stall filled with goodies of the pork, lamb and turkey variety. Feel free to order for Sweetwater pick up, too. Avail yourself of The Pasturage pre-order form (www.thepasturage.com/order) to see all the options you have from “warm up the house with lamb shanks in the oven” to bacon for your mac and cheese (it’s winter, according to the forecast, and what better way to up the ante on the classic comfort food), to boneless, skinless turkey breast that makes a killer a la king. Oh, how I love winter (I can find any excuse to eat). Tootaloo! Julie
Scholl Farms of Montague
We will be at market with our Kennebec, Purple, & Austrian Crescent Fingerlings potatoes.
Thanks So Much,
Stu and Connie

The Mannor Farm of Hesperia
January 13th will be our last farmers market until March.
We do not feed any conventionally grown non-GMO feed. Conventionally grown non-GMO can be raised with chemical inputs, ie. Round-up, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Rabbit (whole) Our rabbit is fed meadow grass hay and organic pellets. About 2-3 lbs – $9.00 per lb.
Certified Naturally Grown Chicken Our chicken is processed at 7-10 weeks old and is raised on a 100% organic diet.
Breast (boneless SKINLESS) Average 1.25 lbs – $10.50 per lb
Legs/drumsticks (6 per pack) Average 2.16 lbs – $6.00 per lb
Wings (6 per pack) Average 1.65 lbs- $5.75 per lb
All chicken and rabbit orders placed at Shop at The Mannor Farm  by 2pm January 12th will receive 10% off.  Discount will show on the invoice when it is finalized.
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 January 12th AT 2PM.
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.
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Rd
Hesperia, MI 49421

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return January 27th.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Sweetwater Monday Preorder for Saturday January 13th Farmers Market

Published on January 8, 2024 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?

JANUARY SCHEDULE
Open Saturday January 13 & 27.

MONDAY PREORDER Whew! That was a long break but this Saturday we’re back with plenty of good local organic food options! Shady Side Farm joins us, Liberty Farm has a good amount of eggs, apples and Bread Bowls for that yummy soup you’re planning to make! Please remember that preorders really matter this time of year!
Thanks, see you at the market!
Vendors Attending Saturday January 13th:

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Shady Side Farm will be at the market this Saturday, 1/13. Pre-orders are appreciated, but I will have some product along for walk-up sales.
Certified organic heirloom dry beans available in 1lb. bags, $12 each:
Amethyst – Creamy texture, slightly fruity flavor
Arikara Yellow – Good flavor, hold shape well, baked beans, soups
Calypso – Slight potato flavor, crumbly texture, good for soups and salads
Creel Crowder Cowpea – Rich, hearty flavor, slightly sweet, soul food or southern dishes
Dapple Grey – Hold shape well, meaty texture, deep flavor, great for soup
Fast Lady Cowpea – Quick cooking, creamy texture, slightly sweet, soul food or southern dishes
Fort Portal Jade – Firm, hold up in cooking, pleasant, earthy flavor
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste like potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili
Jacob’s Cattle Gold – Sturdy, soak up other flavors, soups and stews
Lina Cisco’s Bird Egg – Creamy smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili
Marrow – Creamy bean with a slight taste of bacon, good in soups and white chili
Medley – Random mixture, good in soup
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet, smooth, creamy texture, good all-purpose bean
Painted Pony – Rich and nutty, keeps coloring during cooking
Rouge et Noir Cowpea – earthy flavor, hold shape well, good all purpose cowpea
Spanish Tolosana – Rich and creamy, hold shape well, good for chili, bean salads
Tiger Eye – Creamy smooth texture, rich flavor, tender skin, all-purpose bean
Valentine – Replacement for kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips
Yellow Indian Woman – Mild, creamy tasting, sturdy, salads or chili
Zebra – Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
-I can also bring mini bags of the above beans (6oz. each) that are great for those who are cooking for 1 or 2 people. These are $6 each, but if you buy 4 or more, the price drops to $5 each.
-Beans are also available in bulk with a discount—a 2 lb. bag of any particular bean is $22 and a 5 lb. bag is $50. Please do pre-order bulk or mini bags, otherwise I won’t take them along.
Certified organic non-heirloom dry beans, available in 1 lb. ($8), 2 lb. ($14), or 5 lb. bags ($30):
Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes
Ground products from our certified organic heritage corn:
Corn Flour, great in muffins, pancakes, waffles, and more – 2 lb.($6) or 4 lb. bags ($10)
Corn Meal, can be used for polenta or in baking – 2 lb. bags ($8)
Coarse Grits, good for grits or polenta – 2 lb. ($8) or 4 lb. bags ($14)
Flour ground locally from our certified organic heritage grain:
Einkorn Flour – 2 lb. ($14), 4 lb. ($24), or 25 lb. bags ($125)
Spelt Flour – 2 lb. ($10), 4 lb. ($16), or 25 lb. bags ($75)
Bran from the grinding of the certified organic heritage grain, available in 8 oz. ($3) or 16 oz. bags ($5). Great for bran muffins (recipe on the back of the bag).
Einkorn Bran
Spelt Bran
Dehulled berries from our certified organic heritage grains:
Einkorn Berries, in 1 lb. ($7), 2 lb. ($12), 5 lb. ($25), or 25 lb. bags ($100)
Spelt Berries, in 1 lb. ($5), 2 lb. ($8), 5 lb. ($15), or 25 lb. bags ($50)
Berries can be ground for flour, added to soups like barley, or soaked and cooked like rice for a hearty whole grain pilaf, an addition to salads, or as a breakfast cereal.
See you Saturday!
Lona
Shady Side Farm
info@shadysidefarm.net
Get news, recipes, and alerts from the farm: https://mailchi.mp/ffb92e5e9f09/shadysidefarmsubscribe

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
We will return January 27th.
CONTACT: Patrice and Bill Bobier
4220 E. Loop Rd.
Hesperia, MI 49421
email earthscapefarm@gmail.com

Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday December 23rd Farmers Market

Published on December 22, 2023 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the 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 23^rd.
Closed December 30^th.
Closed January 6^th.
NEW! WINTER SCHEDULE – EVERY TWO WEEKS
Open Saturday January 13^th & 27^th.
February 10^th & 24^th . March 9^th & 23^rd. I will send emails Monday & Friday as usual, with email reminders on off weeks as well.

FRIDAY UPDATE
There’s still time to get preorders in & with the market closing until January 13th be sure to order what you need!
Liberty Family Farm has plenty of eggs this week.
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)
Funny Farm & Dirty Roots Healing will both have some nice gift ideas.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Vendors Attending Saturday December 23rd:

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
EGGS! We have plenty of eggs right now. $5.00 dzn
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. 😉
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
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. 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 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
We will have a selection of breads and pastries for walk up sales Saturday.
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
Remember to stock up on wings and drumsticks for the Rose Bowl Game. Go Wolverines!!
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) Average 2.5 lbs – $8.00 per lb. Rabbit can be cooked and served just like chicken. It is all lean dark meat. Limited Quantity
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.
We plan to bring some rabbit and chicken to the market for walk-up sales.
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. Our CSA is a free choice plan…you decide what you want and when you want it. 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 do not plan to attend 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

Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Note: We are not able to come to market tomorrow as our beef was not ready to be picked up yet. We hope to be at market some time near the end of January. When our beef is delivered and you want to come to the farm for pickup stay tuned to this newsletter or you can email us at 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 23 Holiday Market

Published on December 18, 2023 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?

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

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.

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

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

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

Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday December 16 Farmers Market

Published on December 15, 2023 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the 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 & 23^rd.
Closed December 30^th.

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 30^th, 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

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

Published on December 11, 2023 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the Market?

DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Open Saturday December 16th & 23^rd.
Closed December 30^th.
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

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

Published on December 8, 2023 by sweetWaterAdmin Category: What's New at the 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 & 23^rd.
Closed December 30^th.
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

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 16^th & 23^rd. 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

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