Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday February 11th Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, February 11th, 2023
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Supporting Small Local Organic Food Producers since 2005!
Sweetwater Pledge to Customers

Friday Update List!
There’s still plenty of time to get preorders in!
Looking for eggs? Contact Liberty Family Farm, they still have eggs!
And don’t forget Shady Side Farm visits this Saturday, and not again for another month so if you need to restock your beans and spelt, Einkorn and corn flours get those preorders in!
Microgreens: please preorder from Sam at Woven Farm if you want some on Saturday!
See you at the market!

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!

CSA INFO Interested in joining a CSA (community supported agriculture) farm this coming year? See bottom of newsletter for more info.

Vendors Attending Saturday February 11th:

Shady Side Farm of Holland
Shady Side Farm will be at the market this Saturday, 2/11. I will take pre-order sales, and will have a good selection of everything along for walk-up sales.
Certified organic heirloom dry beans available in 1lb. bags, $12 each. If you buy FIVE 1lb. bags, you can have the sixth for free:

  • 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. Please do email me with what you’d like in mini bags, otherwise I won’t take them along. 
Certified organic non-heirloom dry beans, available in 1lb. bags ($8), 2lb. bags ($14), or 5lb. bags ($30):

  • Black Turtle – Common black bean, great in Mexican dishes
  • Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, fall apart under long cooking

Ground products from our certified organic heritage corn in 2lb. bags, $8 each:

  • Corn Flour, great in muffins, pancakes, waffles, and more, also available in 4lb. bags ($12)
  • Corn Meal, can be used for polenta or in baking
  • Coarse Grits, good for grits or polenta, also available in 5lb. bags ($20)

Flour from our certified organic heritage grain:

  • Einkorn Flour, 24 oz. bags ($10) or 4lb. bags ($20)
  • Spelt Flour, 24 oz. bags ($8), or 4lb. bags ($16)

Bran from the grinding of the certified organic heritage grain, available in 9 oz. bags ($4) or 18 oz. bags ($7). 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 1lb. bags ($8), 2lb. bags ($15) or 5lb. bags ($30)
  • Spelt Berries, in 1lb. bags ($6), 2lb. bags ($10), or 5lb. bags ($20)

Berries can be ground for flour, added to soups like barley, or soaked and cooked like rice for a hearty, nutty whole grain pilaf or 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

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Happy February!
This week, I have a full menu of microgreens available, as well as some Valentines gift ideas for fellow food + flower lovers!
See below for additional info!
Microgreens ($5/Pint Jar)
-Peashoots
-Sunflower shoots
-Alfalfa
-Fenugreek
-Spicy mix
-Mellow mellow
-Radish
-Broccoli
– Kohlrabi
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift, flower shares are live on the website – Gift your Valentine a season full of fresh, local, chemical free flowers!
https://thewoventrifecta.com/shop/csa-shares
I will have cards with handwritten poems + flower share details, for folks looking to give a share as a gift. This weekend, I will also be offering a complimentary foraged wreath to anyone who purchases a flower CSA share!
Cheers to good growing!
Sam
231-215-6008
inquire@thewoventrifecta.com
www.thewoventrifecta.com

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Note: If you need products from us please keep in mind that we will not be at following market on Feb 18th and preorder as soon as possible today!
Preorders accepted.
FARM FRESH EGGS! Lots of eggs this week! $6.00 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
Drumsticks $5.75/ lb
Wings $5.75/lb
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
Breakfast links $12.00lb
Breakfast Patties $12.00 lb
Pork chops $9.00/lb
Maple Sage sausage$10.00
Italian bulk sausage $10.00
Garlic basil bulk sausage$10.00
Ground pork $7.00
Nitrate free bacon $12.00
Pork Steaks $8.00/lb
Fresh Ham Steaks $9.00 /lb
Pork Kabobs $8.00 /lb
Italian Brats $9.00/lb
Pork Shoulder  Roasts $10.00 lb
Ribs $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 /lb
**Please let us know if you need a bulk order of something so we can reserve it for you. We will have all the usual cuts, sausage, nitrate free bacon & hams, and brats.
GRASS FED LAMB 100% raised on pasture! No hormones or chemicals ever!
Ground Lamb$10.50
Leg Steaks $15.00
Shoulder Steaks$12.75
Lamb Stew Meat $9.00
Shanks $9.00
GRASS FED BEEF
Ground beef $8.00 lb
BAKERY OFFERINGS
New! No Knead, Slow rising Cranberry Breakfast Loaf $8.00
New! Cinnamon Rolls $5.00 single large, or 4pk for $18.00
Apple Galettes $10.00 made with organic apples!
Spinach & Cheddar GF or Reg. $17.00
Broccoli & Cheddar GF or Reg. $17.00
Classic Banana Bread $9.00 small $6.00
Ultimate Granola $5.00 bag
Breakfast Cookies $4.00 each
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com by Friday evening 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.
NOTE: If you get this email too late for a preorder we will plan to have limited amounts of eggs & baked goods available for walk up sales.
Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm
231-873-3737

The Pasturage of Montague
Thank you to all that braved the wind and cold in the name of good food! We couldn’t do this without you. Check out our list for this weekend, the 11th, and stay warm!  We’re back this weekend with all our goods in tow. See our pricelist for current inventory. And we have some tantalizing products in the works later this month, so stay tuned for what we have to offer next. Also stay tuned for our attendance because we may not be able to make Feb. 11 or 18. Thank you all so much!
The Pasturage Product Price List 1-2023
Thank you!
Julie

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
As always, we will have a nice selection of breads and pastries available for quick 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

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. If you miss the deadline or prefer to shop in person, I do bring a selection of what’s available every Saturday. I will plan 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.
Tenderloin $22
Ribeye $18
NY strip $17.50
Rolled rump roasts $8.50
Skirt steak $10
Chuck roasts $8.50
Stew meat $8.75
Arm roasts $8.50
Ground beef $7.25
Short ribs $7
Shank $5.75
Soup bones $2.50
We sell by halves and quarters. Please contact us if you would like to be on the list for beef in 2023.
Do you know anyone who says Jersey is the best beef? We have one 100% grass fed Jersey steer that’s ready. He was born and raised on the farm without any medications or vaccines.
Pork
We have one whole pork available. It is Idaho Pasture breed, born and raised on the farm, and never had any vaccines or medications. We raise our pigs on pasture, hay, and a small daily portion of certified organic grain.
Poultry 
All of our poultry are free range, locked in nightly, and have certified organic feed.
SOLD OUT Chicken eggs: $6/dozen
SOLD OUT Duck eggs: $10/dozen
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
Beeswax
1# block $10
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
Maple cream $15/#
See you Saturday!
Sarah (and Bill and the kids),
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

Scholl Farm of Montague
All of our products and produce are raised/grown organically using 100% certified
organic feeds.
EGGS, Chicken – $6.00/doz. No limit
FROZEN CHICKEN [Looking for a warm home (oven)]
– Frozen whole birds, 4 TO 6+ lbs. $5.50/lb.
– Frozen whole cut up chicken, 8 pcs per pkg. 5-6 lbs., $6.00/lb.
– Necks, gizzards, and livers: $3.00/lb.
POTATOES
Purple, Yellow, and Kennebec. Mix or match.
$12.00/1/2 peck (4 dry qt.)
$ 20.00/peck (8 dry qt.)
$ 30.00/1/2 bu. (16 dry qt.)
$50.00/1 bu. (32 dry qt.)
Spuds are easy to store if kept in cool, dark, dry environment with some airflow.
Stock up on your favorite varieties.
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

RETURNING SOON
Forest Finds of Muskegon
We are off this week, but feel free to place a Preorder that can be picked up at the Muskegon Health Hutt. For our entire list of herbal remedies please check here:
Forest Finds
If you have any questions, etc about any of our products please email me at ForestFinds@yahoo.com
Call or text 616-834-3233
Forest Finds
Thanks! Cody

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

Dark Water Coffee Roasters of Mears
Check out our newest coffees at www.darkwatercoffeeroasters.com and we will ship right to your doorstep!  There are some exciting new offerings sure to excite your morning cuppa, including Winter Solstice! Notes of baked molasses and spice with subtle undertones of dried fruit. Our coffees are made with Fair Trade & Organic beans.
Lauren, Tony, Damian, and Neve

CSA INFO
The following farms have CSA plans for 2023. Membership is limited so don’t wait too long to inquire!

Blackbird Farm of Coopersville
Shares for the Blackbird Farms 2023 CSA program are now available! Sign up now for fresh vegetables June through October. Complete information, as well as sign-up forms, is available on our website at https://blackbirdfarms.net/community-supported-agriculture/. We hope to have you join us–there is a place at the table waiting for you!

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
CSA shares + market cards are live on the website! Visit here to learn more. https://thewoventrifecta.com/shop/csa-shares
I’d love to grow ya delicious veggies + beautiful bouquets of flowers all season long!
Cheers to good growing!
Sam
231-215-6008
Inquire@thewoventrifecta.com

Mannor Farm of Hesperia
We are offering Prepaid CSA Member Cards.  The Card can be purchased for any dollar amount of $50 or more.
The card can be used at any of the farmers markets that we attend or at our farm stand during normal business hours.  We currently plan to attend the Sweetwater Farmers Market (starting in May 2023), Newaygo Farmers Market, and New Era Farmers Market.  We will be announcing our farm stand hours in May. We will be offering Certified Naturally Grown produce, eggs, and poultry as well as rabbit.
Now through March 2023, we will add 10% of the paid amount to the Card (i.e. $50 gets $55 loaded on the card).
Dan & Linda Mannor
The Mannor Farm LLC
5595 E Arthur Road, Hesperia, MI
For more info:  the.mannor.farm@gmail.com

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.
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