I learned about this farm last spring, and I am so glad I did! They have a great selection of…read morefarm-fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as local products such as pies, meats, and jams. The best part is that they have a great website where you can place online orders for pickup, which is very convenient for me since it is located between my home and work. The donut truck in the fall is amazing. The donuts are fresh, hot, and delicious. We also went apple picking there and found a nice selection of apples. I highly recommend visiting if you are looking for yummy donuts, fresh produce and local products.

Such a cute stop somewhat close from the freeway with a beautiful view from their parking lot…read more We've been on a blueberry kick so we had to pick up their 5# offer for $15.75. It's a great deal compared to what we pay at our farmers market and I found their batch to be more thoughtful- no green ones, minimal leaves, and not many I had to toss. That's a win in my book. Their blueberries were also juicy, firm, and tart. The best we've had and I believe was their Elliott variety. We also purchased their blackberries, the best purple plums we've ever had, some small yellow plums, and two jars of Queens jam for gifting (which we were told is loved by them!). Back to those plums though...do not skip! All in all the price was fair and wound up to about $31. We would definitely stop again on the way up from Chicago if we're early enough but definitely on the way back from metro Detroit. The staff was also helpful in choosing the best fruits. We were not let down!

Great little farm. Full of lavender, flowers and bees The goats and chickens are cool too…read more We picked up some culinary lavender, honey infused with lavender and sunflowers that we picked! We look forward to coming back.

This is a MUST see in the area. You can spend as long or as little here as you like, between the…read morehammocks, the shop, and cutting your own lavender (a quick process) The perfect Wednesday loop: Cody Kresta winery with its enchanting garden, here for a lavender break, and end at Lawton Ridge for the food truck. All within 10 mins. I might never buy another birthday gift from anywhere else. Their birthday boxes are perfection. Next time need to try the ice cream or at least bring a cooler.

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!

Group # - 12 Purpose…read more- Family Tradition Pros - Gene's is a place you can spend quality time with the family for about 15-20 minutes. Not a lot has changed since we started to go over 12 years ago. Cons - It's becoming an outdated Farm, as weird as it is to say that. The upkeep has been on the decline - this place could be a gold mine for the fall season if done right and with a little bit of marketing; but, I don't see that turning around anytime soon. If it wasn't a family tradition we wouldn't probably give it a go anymore. Likelihood to return (1-10) - 3 Reason - Pumpkin cost is up there. Nothing is ever new or exciting to see. Back in the day you could pet the animals that came ip to the fence - those are even going away.

We stumbled on this spot via TripAdvisor and thought it would be worth a stop from some of the…read morepictures we saw. I gotta say that while there are few people you will meet in this lifetime that you encounter briefly and leave a lasting impression on you, we had the opportunity to meet Gene the pumpkin man himself. Let me say that Gene is one of those guys you'll meet and never forget. A very charismatic fella, 80 years young, rocking an orange shirt and orange cowboy hat to go along with his orange themed farm, and he's been slangin' pumpkins since 1957. Eager to talk and get to know you a bit and even shares many stories from his lifetime. It's easy to see why he's a local favorite. Plenty of pumpkins to choose from and in all shapes and sizes. Everything is marked pretty clearly on price as well. I even noticed a small booth where they sell fresh honey! Cool! Note that they only take cash or checks (no credit cards) but Gene also seems to use the honor system as well where you can pay later on if you like. While we appreciated the gesture, we ended up purchasing two mini pumpkins with the little cash we did have. Gene finding out we had drove to see his farm from Chicago ended up picking out a bag full of assorted squash for us to take home and enjoy. And of course, some verbal instruction on how to prepare each one. After spending some time talking with him, he even gave us some local spots worth checking out nearby. What a guy! Nothing but good things to say about Gene and his pumpkin patch. Definitely worth a stop to see Gene and his orange themed farm if you find yourself in Kalamazoo! 'Til next time, cheers! 251/365

I love this farm market. Only a few minutes from 9th and West Main, it seems like it's a jaunt to a…read moremuch more rural area than actually driving there is. First: If they have pear cider available, GET IT. It is truly, honestly extraordinary. We went through a few gallons this year, and each drop seems to be nectar of the gods. They are closed for winter, obviously. But when they reopen in spring, here's what to expect: * Enormous tubs of whatever is in season, parked right out front of their doors * Inside shopping for things that need refrigeration (cider!), including lovely bags of spring greens that we always get, and veggies that don't need to be out in the open air * Sort of odd parking. The handicap parking is far away for me. There are two close spots to the right of the doors, and that is not a difficult walk * SO MANY KINDS of everything: apples, squash, pumpkins, well, you know Michigan harvests. You'll find all that and more here. * In the summer, LOVELY jalapenos that we stock up on and freeze for winter *Reasonable prices Tip: Weekends are busy and crowded. Mondays take a hot minute to be restocked! We go here SO often. It's a great place, with friendly people.

This place everything a foodie could want and then some. The to go section makes it so you don't…read moreneed to cook but the grocery is inspires you to do just that.

I love coming in for my yearly visit. They are only open for a short time, they close in june, but…read morethat may be why they have the best prices in town. The staff is also super friendly and knowledgable. One of the best perks of coming in is the free fertulizer water. You can come in any time to fill up containers of the water they use to grow these healthy plants. Its so great they let you take home the secret sauce that green houses use.

From the owner: Looking to make use of your green thumb but don't know where to start? For over 50 years, our team…read moreat John Schuring Jr. Co. Greenhouse has been dedicated to providing top-quality gardening products and expert advice. As a local greenhouse in Portage, MI, we take pride in our deep-rooted passion for plants, which goes back five generations - all the way back to the late 1800s. Stop by today and see why generations of gardening enthusiasts trust us.

This Farmers' Market is the perfect distance from my house for a Saturday Morning run. It's also a…read moregreat reason to get up and get your Saturday morning going. If you're looking for your standard market goodness, it can probably be found here. On top of that there's a few more unique vendors including a "Cheese Lady", chocolate covered bacon, Sinsational Cookies and more. If you're looking for fresh fruits and veggies, but someone else you're with just won't have any of those, rest assured they'll have a few sugary goods to select from as well. There's also a playground for small children on the backside of the market, which makes it easy to bring the family! This location is about 1/3 the size of the Bank St. market (from what I've been told) which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but may not be what some new folks might expect. The only downside to a smaller market is that there are fewer price points to select from for your produce. Other than that it's a great place!

One of the best around! Very clean and a wonderful atmosphere. No dogs allowed. One old Busker…read more Asiago makes omlettes. And there is BBQ available by Three Guys Smokin. (I am pretty sure thats there names)

When we travel, we always try to check out the local farmers market. This will never disappoints…read more We have been to it several times and the quality and prices are awesome.

Really cool location! First time here, unfortunately we came late just after 1pm and many of the…read morevendors were packing up. A mix of fresh produce, flowers, plants, jewelry, baked goods, meats, and even hard cider. Oh, and food trucks! Can't wait to go back but will go early next time.

My friend suggested this place and on top of that i surprised my mother - honestly i thought it…read morewould be more available to see and maybe feed. Unfortunately i was disappointed - it was nice as something new but would i go back....NO!. Definitely a one time deal - Santa was sure nice and chatty; made sure kids took photos first then adults. Happy Watching (I guess) the reindeers.

Went on a reindeer adventure. Saw great reindeer and got some good information from the tour great…read morespot to stop in don't see this is Chicago.

I had an absolutely terrible experience at this place today : the heck??? I took my 4 grandchildren…read morethere today to play. I looked for a place to pay for their ride. The sign said concession stand closed. I saw a number of children playing on the ride so I allowed the children to go and play on the ride. A woman came out of the building and spoke directly to the kids and said you need to have a wristband for that ride. So I went inside to pay! the woman went ballistic on me. Yelling and screaming about how I feel that I am entitled to allow my kids to play on a ride for free. How shameful that she acted a plum fool in front of four kids making them feel bad. I wish i had of recorded Karens bad behavior Even cusstomers, outside were saying how that woman was wrong. Needless to say, we will never be going to VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill ever again. #banned!

Website has no ability to order and they don't seem to realize that it is now passed the month day…read morenumber when they open. I grew up in Kalamazoo on lake Forest drive I miss Michigan apple cider and wanted to order some see if I can have it sent to Arizona