Unbelievably cool Farm-to-Table event surrounding a local artist's showcase. Each dish was…read moreincredibly fresh, and was paired with either their own wines/spirits or locally created beverages. Very clean, neat, and timely in their presentations. A truly memorable experience.

Granor Farm popped on my radar from friends who attended their Winter Dinners. I was so lucky to…read morethen visit twice: 1) Farm stand over July 4th weekend - they had pop up lobster rolls (DELISH!) and ice cream. They really had a beautiful farm stand full of items from their organic farm. 2) A summer supper in their culinary greenhouse - In the summer time, they offer this Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - all updated times on their website. But, evening agenda is: 6:30 PM ET Welcome Beverage in the School House 6:45 PM ET Farm Tour Leaves 7:15 PM ET Dinner in the Greenhouse We ended up getting rained out so we learned all about the farm in the school house. But, there's signage all out in the farm so you can wander, explore. We had a beautiful dinner - which btw the Greenhouse IS air conditioned. I wasn't sure. Anyways we had a beautiful dinner and I'll list my menu as a sample, but I am sure yours will be different and equally as wonderful: *Cool Farm Kale Chips *Cherry Tomato (Radish, Pickled Pearl Onion, Cured Salmon, Arugula Microgreens) *Crispy Rice Salad (Kale, Cabbage, Cucumber, Carrot, Pickled Green Strawberry, Tahini Dressing) *Semolina Gnocchi (Eggplant Caponata, Cotija) *Roasted Chicken and Kohlrabi (Olive Chimichurri, Apricot) *Basil Custard (Pistachio Toffee, Black Raspberry, Fried Basil) Fun fact - Granor is portmanteau of the founders' daughters name: Grace + Eleanor! So precious.

Ordered in 2023 , first delivery was fine. I never received my final order. They reached out and…read moresaid they would figure it out then ghosted me

Fantastic organic farm! Love the family feel- the donuts and especially the apple cider vinegar-…read moreplus beautiful fall produce- we plant to visit often

Super great place to get all kinds of apples and even pick your own. Pick your own pumpkin, get a…read morewagon ride through orchard and eat fresh doughnuts with cider.

The DeLano Farms CSA is one of the most amazing parts of the Kalamazoo Nature Center. We…read moreabsolutely love the massive variety of high quality vegetables available for picking. The fields are beautiful, well maintained, and clearly marked. My kids gain an appreciation for farming and we all learn so much about sustainable practices and how to grow and prepare different vegetables. We only get our summer veggies and fresh flowers from here and look forward to it every year. I can't recommend it enough!

Full disclosure: I know next to nothing about farming co-ops or community-supported agriculture. It…read morewas only recently that we made our first foray into the world of CSA. So, take all of this with a grain of salt since I'm a total noob at this. Through Creme de la Crop though, I experienced my initiation. The way that it works is at the beginning of the season (in our case late spring) you enroll into the share program signing up for either a Standard Market - selection of basic farm produce - or "Epicurean" - larger amounts of every fruit and vegetable they grow. Paying a flat fee (2014 Standard full $720/half $360) you then weekly receive their finest summer produce for 18 weeks. Simply pick up your weekly take of assorted veggies at one of the designated locations. Easy peasy. The upside: The quality of the produce was crazy good. This wasn't your standard supermarket fare--not by a long shot. Everything we received over the 18 weeks was organic, grown on their farm, and from taste, touch, sight, and smell absolutely phenomenal. Green beans, peppers, lettuce, carrots, eggplant, cucumbers as well as various herbs...and much more. We were rarely disappointed with what we got. The people and actual farm were also part of the experience. Most of their produce is grown right there along US 30 just west of town. The actual farm leaves little to be desired. It's basically a collection of rundown old buildings and a few muddy fields. But, the staff and volunteers running it are amazing. They manage to create a unique atmosphere of education and community that really draws you in. They are helpful, friendly, and passionate about their work. The downside: As much as it pains me to say it, it just isn't practical or economical. First off, what produce you get any given week depends entirely on what they are harvesting. One week you get crap load of beets and then next you're swimming in beans. If there are veggies you eat regularly, you'll probably find yourself looking elsewhere many weeks. You also frequently are trying to figure out creative ways to use up the unique produce you end up with. Edemame, chard, kale are interesting, just not the most useful. Second, it's expensive. Some may argue that the quality as well as the environmental sustainability are worth the extra cost, but it was hard for me to swallow. There are other ways to procure organic produce without overly burdening the budget. Finally, there's also the convenience factor to consider. Creme de la Crop does a lot to make it easy to get your hands on your weekly allotment with multiple pick-up locations around Valpo. But, you still work around their schedule and accessibility. In the end it's worth it if you're really committed to CSA. Having principles costs money. If you're willing to pay the cost, a CSA is an excellent way to get great fruits and vegetables and support environmentally sustainable agriculture. If not, find yourself a Whole Foods somewhere.

While visiting my sister in Valparaiso, I grew curious after driving by a few times. Finally i…read morestopped by and purchased some farm fresh & organic eggs, jam, maple syrup, and honey. The owner was an extremely friendly woman who allowed me to check out their chickens and goats. Next time im in town from Florida i will most definitely be stopping by again.

Soil Friends Farm & Market first popped on my radar via Health Conspiracy (Custer Crossfit) as Soil…read moreFriends offers a CSA box. I'll be looking to become a Full Shareholder ($800 full season, weekly share that includes Family admission ticket to strawberry ice cream social, 1 Flat you-pick strawberries, Fall harvest dinner) or Half Shareholder ($450 for every week) in November/December so I'm ready for the full summer! Soil Friends also offers a flexible payment plan, which makes it a bit more affordable Payments can be made on your terms as long as the share is paid in full before the first CSA share is distributed for the year. In the meantime, I've been following all their fantastic Facebook updates. They have hard cider now (very tasty and not too sweet) as well as donuts. But, I stopped by today for some produce (green beans, jalapenos, and watermelon)! I was very tempted to buy ALL the things as the produce looked so fresh and beautiful! The space is also very family friendly with corn hole, ample seating & kids' play equipment. I can see why their socials, dinners could be very lively and fun. Soil Friends also posts up at the Kalamazoo Farmers' Market! But, it's worth a drive out to their farm in Augusta! 207/365

Soil Friends is such an awesome place. There's many things to keep your kids occupied from a…read moreplayset, feeding goats, a play kitchen, and more. You can grab a fresh hard cider, fresh doughnuts and hangout while the kids play. Don't forget to grab some organic produce before you leave too. The spicy dill pickles are superb, and the salsa is fantastic. Thank you for having such a great place for families, and an awesome market!

We like running through Farmers Markets whenever we are in a new city - and this time we had a…read morechance to visit the South Bend, Indiana Farmer's Market ... and you should too. This Market is a year-round affair, so you can get Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FFV) during the summer and fall months right from local growers; in the off seasons they purchase out of state FFV and thus are still able to offer better produce than one usually finds in the big supermarkets. This particular Farmer's Market is enclosed - as it would have to be to be year-round in the Midwest. There are roughly 50 individual sellers in the entire setup - which is laid out as a pair of stacked boxes - the middle being washrooms and the like. All the stalls face inside in a double row ... the center portion of the boxes being where sellers can back up their trucks. There is a little diner restaurant on one side that offers a bunch of nice meals - breakfast food and when we were there pulled pork nachos (yum). There is also a bakery stall. They have parking on site, but it is just barely enough for the crowds the Market attracts. We liked this market because it really was mostly FFV and not a bunch of stalls selling candles and the like. There even are a couple of stalls selling meat - at least one fresh and one frozen. Give this place a try and you'll like it.

This is a nice market with a lot of vendors. A good stop while in South Bend. I like the coffee…read moreshop that can grind different coffees for you.

Incredibly good meat and great people! We buy way more meat there than anyone should ever consume,…read morebut once you try their products, there's no going back.

From the owner: We are producers of high quality Angus beef, raised locally in southwest Michigan. Our beef is free…read moreof maintenance antibiotics and artificial growth hormones, so you can rest assured you're getting the best quality. JJ Angus grows our own feed for our cattle with the crops we raise at our Decatur, MI so we know exactly what goes into our animals and our customers know exactly what they are getting in our products. We offer free delivery to areas around Decatur and Kalamazoo, and have affordable prices. Call today for details, or order online.

The store had soups when we were there, yogurt, lots of fresh vegetables, honey and granola. They…read morewere a much needed Harvest Host stop over for us. It was a very quiet environment to stay at for the night, a very gracious and hospitable Family business.