Sweetwater Friday Update for Saturday July 9th Farmers Market


Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Saturday, July 9th 2022
10:00am to 11:00am
Mercy Health Lakes Village
6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd.
Friday Update News!

And…the gang is almost all here! Grandson’s Gardens called and they will be back at market this Saturday! Stop by and say hi to Russ!
Also, George is having a good harvest of Shitake mushrooms right now, be sure to get some (perfect for drying!)
J&J Tortilla will also have tortillas available without preorder.
Also New this week:

-The Pasturage is now an official SNAP vendor! If you have a MI Bridge Card you can use it to purchase products from them!

See you Saturday at the Market!

Vendors Attending Saturday July 9th:

Blackbird Farms of Coopersville
We will be bringing:
kale
Swiss chard
head lettuce
microgreens
bok choi
tatsoi
kohlrabi
broccoli
mini-cabbages
radishes
scallions
garlic scapes
We will also be bringing a selection of herb starts, including some large potted rosemary plants, ready to set out on your deck, patio, or porch to enjoy all season long.
And please stop by and say hi to Forrest, hot sauce connoisseur, to see what provisions he has to share this week!
Looking forward to seeing friends old and new at market this Saturday!
Greg Dunn
Blackbird Farms LLC
farmer.blackbirdfarms@gmail.com
blackbirdfarms.net
instagram.com/blackbird.farms

The Woven Farm of Whitehall
Hello!
I will have the following available for walk up sales:
NEW! Radishes
NEW! Beets (limited)
NEW! Carrots (limited)
– salad mix
-Asian greens
-assorted herbs
-garlic scapes
-Swiss chard
-kale
– last chance veggie/herb/flower seedlings
-flower bouquets
Cheers to good growing!
Sam
231-215-6008
inquire@thewoventrifecta.com

Grandsons’s Gardens
We will be bringing:
Lettuce Mix
Everything Mix
Baby Red Russian Kale
Arugula
Baby Bok Choi Bundles
Kale Bundles
Braising Mix Bundles
Leek Bundles
Onion Bundles
Herbs (Parsley, Basil, Cilantro)
Thanks,
Russ

Michigan’s Finest Mushrooms
I will be at market Saturday with my beautiful Shitake
Mushrooms!
$15 per lb
$8 per half lb
Thanks,
George
Michigan’s Finest Mushrooms
(773) 383-4243

Scholl Farms of Montague
New! Limited supply of freshly harvested red skin potatoes$5.00 a qt.
NEW! DRESSED BROILERS two ways.
Frozen whole birds, 4 to 7+ lbs. $5.50/lb.
Frozen chicken pcs, 8 pcs per pkg. $6.00 lb.
EGGS: Chicken: $6/doz., $15/flat, no limit. Duck: $10/doz. Goose: $2 each
CHICKEN GIZZARDS, LIVER, AND FEET: $3/lb.
RHUBARB: 2 lb. bundle $5
Place all orders via voice message at (231) 893-1311. Leave your name, phone number and speak slow and clear.
Please note: I will be at runners camp for the next two weeks after this July 9th so plan your orders accordingly!
Thanks so Much,
Stu and Connie
(231)893-1311

J&J Tortilla
CONTACT: Email info@jjtortillas.com to order.
Greetings,
Thanks to everyone for your preorders and looking forward to seeing you all on the 9th. We will also have extra tortillas available for walk up sales.
Product List:
Tortillas / 6 per pack
Kamut $4.50
Spelt $4.50
Spinach Garlic $4.00
Tomato Basil $4.00
Whole $3.50
Whole Large $6.00
White $3.50
White Large $6.00
Taco Seasoning $5.00
Email info@jjtortillas.com to order.
Thank you!
Jason & Jaclyn
J&J Tortilla Co.
www.jjtortillas.com
info@jjtortillas.com
hopkins, mi 49328

The Pasturage LLC of Montague
NEWS! If you use a Michigan Bridge card you can now use it to buy my products! In addition to cash, check or credit card, we are also an official vendor for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Tell your friends!
Please call in preorders by Friday 6pm. Otherwise we will have most of the products with us at the market listed here:
The Pasturage LLC of Montague UPDATE 6 17 22

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Hello :-),
We will accept orders until 5pm on Friday. I will plan to get totals emailed out by 9:00pm.  If you don’t get a response from me, please contact me. We accept cash or check payable to Pine Row Farm.
100% grass fed beef:
We have beef ready to pick up from the processor, so if there’s something you’re hoping for that isn’t listed, feel free to ask about it. It may arrive by Saturday. 😉
Prices listed are per pound.
Rib steak $17
Sirloin tip roasts $11.50
Round steaks $7.75
Brisket $9
Arm roasts $8.50
Chuck roasts $8.50
English roasts $8.50
Rolled rump roasts $8.50
Burger patties (1# average 4/package) $8.25
Ground beef $7.25
Ground round $7.75
Ground sirloin $11.50
Stew meat $8.75
Short ribs $7
Soup bones $2.25
Suet $1.25
We sell by halves and quarters! Please contact us if you are interested.
Poultry 
All of our poultry are free range, locked in nightly, and have certified organic feed.
Chicken eggs: $6/dozen
Duck eggs: $10/dozen
Goose eggs! Our geese are American Buff. $3 each or 2 for $5. The season is almost over.
Honey 
We will bring the following honey:
Plastic squeeze bottles:
12 oz bear $6
1# raw $8
2# $12
Glass canning jars:
Pint raw $10
Quart raw $16
Old fashioned boiled maple syrup, powered by wood! Glass jars only. Mother Hubbard’s maple syrup: 
Pints $10
Quarts $16
Kasza Sugar Bush Maple Syrup 
Glass containers.
Quarts $16
Gallons $55
Pork
We have a waiting list for pork halves. Please contact us if you wish to be added. Ofelia’s 8 piglets are racing around outside and growing.
See you Saturday!
Sarah (and Bill and the kids),
pinerowfarmgirl@gmail.com
231-861-5215

Forest Finds of Muskegon
Taking orders now for market on July 9th!
Please note, we will not be back again until the end of July so order accordingly this week!
Our Price list is online! Click here FOREST FINDS-3
to get the whole list of products and how to order. Thanks!
Orders can be placed until 5pm Friday.
Contact me at ForestFinds@yahoo.com
Call or text 616-834-3233
FOREST FINDS-3

Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
Fresh Veggies
Red Lettuce $5.00
Kale & Baby Kale Mix  $5.00
Fresh Peony Bouquets $16.00
Mixed Flower Bouquets $16.00
FARM FRESH EGGS! $5.00 per dozen
PASTURED CHICKEN-
Whole Chicken $5.50 per lb avg weight 5-7 lbs
Breasts $10.25 lb avg. weight per pkg 1-1.5 lbs
Thighs $7.00/lb
Wings $5.75/lb
Livers $5.00
PASTURED PORK
New Selection of Pork!
Breakfast Links $12.00/lb
Ground Pork $7.00/lb
Ham Slices nitrate free $8.50/lb
Italian brats $10.00/lb
Pork Chops $8.00/lb
Pork Shoulder  Roasts $10.00 lb
Ribs $9.00/lb
Nitrate Free Ham Hocks $7.00 lb
BAKED GOODS
New! Cheddar Biscuits 4pack $6.00 Delicious for breakfast with a slice of ham!
New! Rhubarb Bars $3.00 each
New! Asparagus Galettes $12.00
Spinach & Cheddar GF or Reg. $15.00
Broccoli & Cheddar GF or Reg. $15.00
Raspberry Muffins $4.00 made with our very own raspberries.
Classic Banana Bread $8.00 small $5.00
Ultimate Granola $5.00 bag
Breakfast Cookies $4.00 each
Pizza Crusts $5.00 (4 pack)
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the market! Please send order via email libertyff@gmail.com and we will send an invoice on Friday evening through email.  Feel free to pay with cash on Saturday. Please email if you do not get a confirmation within 24 hours. Thank you very much!
The Wrights
Liberty Family Farm

RETURNING SOON
Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We will be back at market Saturday July Hilde and Charlie Muller
Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery
231-873-9820
Find us on facebook and Instagram
www.laughingtreebakery.com

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

Dark Waters Coffee Roasters of Mears
Dear Friends,
We will be taking a break this Saturday to regroup.  But….if you are in need of coffee, we will still be doing online orders and can have it shipped to your doorstep.  Be sure to have your order in by Wednesday morning.   Check out the website! www.darkeatercoffeeroasters.com
We look forward to seeing you next time.
With Gratitude,
Lauren, Tony, Damian, and Neve

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

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

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To remind everyone about what is unique about Sweetwater, here is a link to the Sweetwater Pledge to Our Customers. This Pledge is signed by all vendors, and we stand behind it. http://www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-final-sweetwater-pledge-to-customers-update.pdf