The Allen Street Farmers Market is now closed for the winter!
Join us in 2009, every Wednesday from our opening day in May until the end of October, from 2:30-7:00 at the corner of Allen and Kalamazoo St.
The market accepts credit and debit cards, EBT, and Project Fresh coupons.
We are lucky to work with an amazing group of local farmers! Here are profiles on some of our regulars. Stay tuned for new additions, or stop by the market to meet them in person.
Apple Schram Organic Orchard
Farmer: Jane Bush
Location: Charlotte, MI
Apple Schram is located on West Mount Hope Hwy. Farmer Jane Bush bought the orchard 17 years ago, and today manages the farm organically, producing apple products like cider, applesauce, and apple butter, as well as other farm products and vegetables grown in her hoop house. Jane is also the founder of the farmer's egg cooperative, Grazing Fields.
Wildflower Organic Farm
Farmer: Phil Throop
Location: Bath, MI
A new addition to the Farmer's Market, Wildflower is surrounded by gardens, hay fields, the Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area and no chemical drift! Phil Throop has been growing without chemical pesticides or fertilizers for many years. The farm is a father/son operation with help from neighbors, volunteers, and paid workers. They grow 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables.
Clark Sugarbush Farm
Farmer: Wes and Janet Clark
Location: Mason, MI
The Clark family has been farming for over one hundred years. Wes and Janet grow perennials, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, squash and unusual veggies like purple potatoes on their 123-acre farm. They also produce maple syrup and don't use any chemical pesticides or fertilizers on their plants.
Green Eagle Farm
Farmers: Chéla Ashley and Steve Gross
Location: Onandaga, MI
This family farm offers a variety of produce, including basil, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, collards, corn, cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, kohlrabi, lettuce, okra, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, strawberries, and much more!
Felzke Farms
Farmer: Jane Landosky
Location: Dewitt, MI
The Felzke Farm has been in the family since 1902. They specialize in strawberries, black and red raspberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, and more. Visit them on the web at www.felzkefarms.com.
The Giving Tree Farms
Location: Lansing, MI
Giving Tree Farm has several programs. They were created to serve the disabled and their families near Lansing, Michigan. The farm has a community-supported agriculture program, horticultural therapy, and horticultural training. They work with Michigan State University's Department of Horticulture on organic research projects, and do research with growing in unheated hoophouses year round. They employ interns and students, as well as people with disabilities.
The Vang Family
Farmer:Boua Chao Vang
Location:Lansing, MI
The Vangs are a Lansing couple who have some of the best looking beets in town. They have a variety of produce, including rhubarb, collards, carrots and cabbage.
Meet the Bakers!
Alice’s Kitchen
Baker:Alice & Raymond Harris
Location:Grand Ledge, Michigan
This is the second year for Alice & Ray at the Allen Street Farmers Market and the neighborhood is thrilled that they are back! Alice’s baked goods are truly one of a kind. Her specialties include sweet potato pie, cobblers, sweet breads and cinnamon rolls. Raymond also builds tater and onion bins. This year Alice has featured a variety of pies in a variety of sizes, as well as muffins and cookies.
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