A Guide to Michigan’s Organic and Local Farms and Related Businesses

Michigan Organic Food & Farm Alliance • September 2005 • www.moffa.org

AlleganJourneyman RestaurantAmy Cook and Matthew Millar114 E. Main StFennville, MI [email protected] Hours: Wed-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-9pm, closed Mon & TuesHighlights: Dedicated to sourcing high quality raw materials: local, organically grown fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, artisan cheeses. Use wood red oven for artisan sourdough breads in early morning and pizzas at lunch/dinner. Intelligentsia coffee, hand-made pastry. Casual atmostphere. Catering services. Brunch Sat and Sun.

AlleganPraxisP.D. McKown2723 116th AveAllegan, MI [email protected]://www.praxis-lbc.comBusiness Products: Biotool kitsTypes of sales: On-Farm, Wholesale, ContractBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

AlleganSuper Soy dba Martin MillsJim Watson899 E 116thMartin, MI 49070269-672-7182Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmHighlights: Organic feeds upon request, poultry feeds, dairy feeds, etc., Soy oil

BarryAnne’s Health FoodsAnne Ellis104 E State StHastings, MI 49058269-945-0875Business Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-4pmHighlights: We sell local organic produce in the summer.

BayDiscount Health FoodsBrenda and Nancy Caroen1006 W Ohio StBay City, MI 48706989-667-9200Business Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 11am-12pmHighlights: We carry organic dairy and eggs, organic frozen fruits and vegetables, organic bulk grain, ours, cereals, and some organic produce. Knowledgable staff.

Eating Organically

A Guide to Michigan’s Organic and Local Farms and Related Businesses

Business List--By County

BenzieFood for ThoughtTimothy and Kathleen Young10704 Oviatt RdHonor, MI 49640231-326-5444info@giftsthatmatter.comwww.giftsthatmatter.comCertication: QAI, Organic Growers of MichiganOrganic Products: Preserves, salsas, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, infused vinegar and oils, hot sauces, dried fruit, pickled wild leeksTypes of sales: Co-op, Wholesale, Retail, Farmers’ Market, RestaurantProducts Available at: see website or callBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmHighlights: We private label organic and conventional specialty foods and create specialty corporate and personal gifts.

BerrienApple Valley Natural FoodsJoe Tsikretsis9067 US 31Berrien Springs, MI [email protected] of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: (at Berrien Springs location) Sun 8am-11pm, Mon-Thu 7am-11pm, Fri 7am-5pm. Hours vary at other locations.Highlights: We are a chain of vegetarian natural foods stores. We carry organic and natural foods including packed bulk grains and dried fruits, baby food, cereals and much more.

BranchCreative Health InstituteDonald O. Haughey112 W. Union City Rd.Union City, MI 49094517-278-6260info@creativehealthinstitute.uswww.creativehealthinstitute.usBusiness Products: Grow Room--wheat grass, greens, 1/2 acre not certied organic gardenBusiness Hours: 9am--5pmHighlights: Educator in organic growing and vegetarian living. Resources are available for organic seeds and produce. Grow wheatgrass and greens from organic seed stock (certied). Our guests receive 100% organic meals while attending a two week program.

certied organic farm or business

GOA

ICO

OTQAI

Demeter Association (biodynamic certication)

Oregon Tilth Certied Organic

OCIA Organic Crop Improvement Association

OGM Organic Growers of Michigan

Global Organic AllianceIndiana Certied Organic

OCPP OCPP/Pro-Cert Canada, Inc.

Quality Assurance International

Organic Certication Agencies:

Demeter

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GeneseeDale’s Natural FoodsDon and Jean Wolfe4290 Miller RdFlint, MI 48507810-230-8008 Types of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

GeneseeNatures Vitality, Inc.Vickie Kreis2349 Baxter RdDavison, MI [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pmHighlights: Relocating store in July 2005 to larger facility. Over 17,000 organic and natural foods, supplements, health and beauty, household products all affordably sold as a buyers club. We carry bison, elk, organic meats, diary, raw honey, organic produce, etc. Natures Vitality features classes on eating wholesomely.

GeneseeThe Grainery Natural GrocerySusan and Michael Beattie809 Church StFlint, MI [email protected]/masTypes of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pmHighlights: Prepared organic foods for take-out are served daily. We opened our store in 1980 as an organic grocery store. We have always been organic, including fresh meat, poultry, frozen and refrigerated foods. We are a full line grocery. We do not carry products which contain articial ingredients, GMOs, preservatives.

GeneseeJanice ParkerFenton, MI 810-714-4690Business Hours: By appointmentHighlights: Certied Nutritional Consultant, Cranio-Sacral Therapist

GeneseeWestwind Milling Company, LLCLee and Linda Purdy8572 Silver Lake RdLinden, MI 48451810-735-9192westwindmilling@msn.comwestwindmilling.comCertication: OGMBusiness Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-6:30pm, Sun 12-5pmHighlights: We mill our from certied organic grain, including corn, wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. Our retail store features all organic or sustainably grown MI products, beef and pork, eggs, herbs, etc.

Grand TraverseOrganic Plant-ItDouglas Bryant468 S US 31Traverse City, MI 49684231-943-0385 or 866-711-GROWorganicplantit@bignet.netwww.organicplantit.comHighlights: We carry a full line of natural/organic lawn care, pest repellent, and plant nutrients. We also have a full line of indoor grow lights and hydroponic systems to grow healthy all year long.

Grand TraverseOryana Natural Foods MarketRobert Struthers260 E. 10th StTraverse City, MI 49684231-947-0191www.oryana.coopCertication: OGMOrganic Products: Full line USDA certied organic retailer of natural foods. Produce organic tofu, tempeh and other soy products. Business Hours: Mon-Sat 8-8; Sun 10am-6pmHighlights: Lake Street Kitchen offers fresh, prepared foods and bever-ages in the store.

GratiotMid-Michigan Specialty Crops, LLCKurt Fisher304 S Pine River StIthaca, MI [email protected]: OCIAOrganic Products: Soybeans, drybeans, spelt, wheat, black soys, several other beansBusiness Products: Food grade soybeans, dry edible beansBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pmHighlights: Custom processor of all types of organic production; identity preserved storage; merchandiser of organic products; contract organic products for customers.

InghamEast Lansing Food Co-op, Inc.4960 Northwind DrEast Lansing, MI 48823517-337-1266Business Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

InghamFoods for Living2655 E Grand RiverEast Lansing, MI 48823517-324-9010Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

InghamLarder Co-op, Inc.Kathy Wieland2515 S Meridian RdMason, MI [email protected] Hours: Order cycle 4 weeks, member only, open membershipHighlights: Quality food at affordable prices. Organic and additive-free products including health and personal care items.

InghamLeaf Lotions, LLCCheryl Miller532 HillcrestE. Lansing, MI 48823517-351-6029cheryl.miller4@sbcglobal.netwww.leaotions.comOrganic Products: Skin care lotions, creams, washes, toners, perfumes, oilsHighlights: I handcraft skin care products from all organic, natural raw ingredients and am looking for suppliers of fresh herbs and owers, some roots, bark and clay.


IsabellaGreentree Natural GroceryJody Gagnier214 N. Franklin StMt. Pleasant, MI [email protected] of sales: Retail, Co-opBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 12-4pmHighlights: Greenhouse produces organic/heirloom starter plants

KalamazooFair Food Matters and Peoples Food Co-opChris Dilley436 S. BurdickKalamazoo, MI 49007269-342-5686fairfoodmatters@yahoo.comwww.peoplesfoodco-op.orgBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 12-6pmHighlights: The Co-op carries a large selection of organic produce both in off-season and summer. Fair Food Matters educates the community about various aspects of how food reaches our mouths, believing that more knowledge creates the possibility of real change.

KalamazooFlowereld EnterprisesNancy Essex and Mary Frances Fenton10332 Shaver RdKalamazoo, MI [email protected] Highlights: Flowereld Enterprises is your source for worm composting and compost tea information and supplies. We develop, produce, and market the best educational materials available. How to book: “Worms Eat My Garbage”, and children’s book, “Compost, By Gosh!”

KalamazooFood Dance CaféJulie Stanley161 E. Michigan Ave.Kalamazoo, MI 49007269-382-1888julie@fooddancecafe.comwww.fooddancecafe.comBusiness Hours: Tues-Sat 7pm-10pm, Sun 8am-3pm breakfast only.Highlights: Restaurant that supports and buys from local farms using sustainable practices. We are members of the Chef’s Collaborative and the Slow Food Movement.

KalamazooKellogg Biological Station, Michigan State UniversityDale Mutch and Todd Martin3700 E. Gull Lake DriveHickory Corners, MI 49060269-671-2412 [email protected]: OCIAHighlights: Organic research at KBS is strongly inuenced by farmer input. We encourage farmers to call us with questions or ideas for research in organic farming. We do not certify or sell any products grown on our research plots. The ground is certied organic for research purposes.

KalamazooNatural Health Food CenterKate Wunderlin4610 W. MainKalamazoo, MI [email protected] Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun Noon-5pmHighlights: Buyers Club that can save money for customers of produce

or health supplements and groceries. Interested in buying local organic produce.

KalamazooPeople’s Food Co-opSee Kalamazoo listing for Fair Food Matters

KalamazooZazio’s at the Radisson Plaza HotelJohn Korycki100 W. Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49007269-384-2650www.zazios.comBusiness Hours: Sun-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-11pmHighlights: Specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. We buy from a producer of organic greens.

KentClothing MattersMarta Swain415 Norwood SEGrand Rapids, MI [email protected]; www.clothingmatters.netTypes of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pmHighlights: Hemp Goods Etc., now Clothing Matters, aims to improve well-being with a world class collection of clothing. We offer high quality, responsibly manufactured apparel and accessories to reduce use of chemicals, pesticides, formaldehyde, toxic dyes and unfair working conditions. Wholesale program available with your logo.

KentCrop Services International, Inc.Philip Wheeler, PhD1718 Madison SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507800-260-7933pawheeler@cropservicesintl.comcropservicesintl.comBusiness Hours: 8am-5pmHighlights: CSI is a full service sustainable agronomy company serving organic and biodynamic growers with soil testing, consulting and sales for over 30 years. We sell everything from packaged goods to semi-loads of natural minerals.

KentHarvest Health FoodsDavid Paascke6807 Cascade Rd SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546616-975-7555harvesthealthfoods.comBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pmHighlights: Harvest Health Foods has been serving customers for 53 yrs. We’re the largest health food store in west Michigan. See listing for second Kent County location on Eastern Ave SE. and Ottawa County listing

KentHarvest Health FoodsCamele McIntosh1944 Eastern Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507616-245-6268www.harvesthealthfoods.comTypes of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pmHighlights: See listing for second Kent County location on Cascade Rd SE and Ottawa County listing.


KentJA Besteman CompanySandy Chesebro1060 Hall St SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503616-452-2101sales@jabesteman.comwww.jabesteman.comHighlights: We are a wholesaler of certied organic produce; we sell to retailers and co-ops. We carry a full line of organic produce year round.

KentLittle Red WagonStephanie Everitt-Kirkbride821 Fremont Ave. NWGrand Rapids, MI [email protected] Hours: Thurs 11am-6pm; other days by appointmentHighlights: Our Co-op provides opportunities for many local growers to reach those consumers too busy to look for organic products. We strive to keep mark-up minimal so that our customers are able to enjoy the benets of organic foods.

KentNutrition PlusBarb Groendyk2650 East BeltlineGrand Rapids, MI 49546Business Hours: Mon & Fri 9am-8pm; Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm

KentWarren NutritionRobert Serulla2005 S Division AveGrand Rapids, MI 49507616-247-5650sales@warrennutrition.comwarrennutrition.comProducts Available at: 5 locations in Grand Rapids, see websiteBusiness Hours: See website, 10am-6pm or 7pm, depends on the storeHighlights: Alternative nutritional and sports supplementation, natural cosmetics.

LapeerNatures Better Way/ Herbs+Vitamins+Caring ServiceCharles and Judith Erktz880 W Dryden RdMetamora, MI 48455810-678-3131800-894-3721www.naturesbetterway.comTypes of sales: Retail

LeelanauSunrise Dried Fruit CompanyRichard Stearns6530 NW Bayshore DrNorthport, MI 49670231-386-5010rgs3@localnet.comwww.sunrisedriedfruit.comOrganic Products: Dried blueberries, cherries, cranberriesBusiness Products: Dried blueberries, cherries, cranberries, cherry juice concentrate, gift boxesBusiness Hours: 8am-6pmHighlights: No sulfates in our fruit.

LenaweeEden FoodsMichael Potter701 Tecumseh RdClinton, MI [email protected]: Products certied organic; see websiteTypes of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Accessible 24-7Highlights: Retail store and wholesale seller; for consumers: [email protected]; for wholesale buyers: [email protected]

MacombGabriel’s Garden - Natural Bath BoutiqueJennifer and Michael Vasich109 S. Main StRomeo, MI 48065586-336-0418jennifer@gabrielbotanicals.comwww.gabrielbotanicals.comTypes of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pmHighlights: Natural body care and organic soaps sold wholesale and retail. We have held a Lavender Festival for the past two years at our shoppe, featuring local artisans, aromatherapy classes & guest speakers.

MacombHeing’s Amish Farm MarketJohn Heing38953 HarperClinton Township, MI 48036586-468-4501Farm products: Fresh cut on premises-- Amish raised beef, pork, poultry. Fresh made sausage, no nitrates or nitrites; our own bacon containing no nitrates or nitrites. Only stop between the farm and us is the slaughterhouse.

MacombVitamin VillageSam or Sheila 23401 Greater MackSt. Clair Shores, MI 48080586-774-6330Business Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-7pm, Sun 11am-3pmHighlights: We provide a large variety of organic groceries, and we sell certied organic produce, milk and eggs.

ManisteePleasanton Brick Oven BakeryGerard and Jan Grabowski/Shireman10040 AlkireBear Lake, MI 49614231-864-2203Organic Products: Naturally leavened whole grain breads; wheat, rye, barley, kamut, spelt grains and oursBusiness Products: Pecans, olives, parmesan cheese, cranberryTypes of sales: Co-op, Wholesale, Retail, Farmers’ Market, Roadside, CSAProducts Available at: Shop N Save--Benzonia; Oryana Food Co-op--Traverse City; Port City Organics--Manistee; Ware Farm Market--Bear Lake; L’Chayim Deli—BeulahBusiness Hours: Wholesale bakery, no public hours


ManisteeThe Community Farm NewsletterJim Sluyter3480 Potter RdBear Lake, MI 49614231-889-3216 [email protected]://tcf.itgo.comHighlights: The Community Farm is a quarterly newsletter specically for community supported agricultural interests, but also geared to small farm and general agricultural issues. Subscriptions are available; see info on website.

MonroeFamily First Foods - Natural & OrganicBrenda Jo Domosle17055 Brewer RdDundee, MI [email protected]/barleygirlRetailBusiness Hours: Market open Fri, Sat 3pm-8pm and by appointmentHighlights: Home-based business with a market open on Fridays and Saturdays 3pm-8pm and by appointment; food co-op ordering every four weeks for organic and natural foods and products. Call or email for a catalog with prices up to 50% lower than retail health food stores.

MontcalmGreat Lakes Organic Processors Co-op, Inc.Dennis KelloggPO Box 628Carson City, MI [email protected] Highlights: We are a co-op of organic growers and have canned soybeans for sale.

MuskegonUtopian Marketplace, LLCJohn Randell8832 Water StMontague, MI 49437231-894-9530shop@utopianmarketplace.comwww.utopianmarketplace.comTypes of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pmHighlights: We have space to host a seasonal, outdoor, local organic/nutrient dense famers market and hope to expand to year-round.

OaklandAlternatives Health FoodJennifer and John Moore7084 Highland RdWaterford, MI 48327248-666-4677www.naturallyeffective.comTypes of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 12-6:30pm, Sat 10am-5pmHighlights: We offer organic produce, dairy, and other foods. We give nutritional counseling on buying and eating organic.

OaklandHealth Foods of RochesterAimee Lewandowski2952 S Rochester RdRochester Hills, MI 48307248-852-0336Business Hours: Mon and Sat 9:30am-6pm; Tue-Fri 9:30am-7pm; Sun 11am-3pm

OaklandLucky’s Natural FoodsTanya Sallade101 S BroadwayLake Orion, MI 48362248-693-1209Types of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30am-7pm, Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pmHighlights: Full line natural organic grocery. Amish, free-range, hormone-free and antibiotic-free meats, poultry & turkey, raw cheese, organic dairy products, body care, essential oils, raw honey, Celtic Sea Salts, supplements, vitamins, herbs, homeopathic and natural remedies, chemical-free cleaning products, natural pet products.

OaklandNatural DreamsMarie Prudhomme1229 Irwin DrWaterford, MI [email protected] Hours: 10am-4pm

OaklandNutri-Foods, Inc.Arnie Van120 S Main StRoyal Oak, MI 48067248-541-6388Highlights: Health Food Store

OaklandThe Treehouse For Earth’s ChildrenChristine Meinke22906 Mooney StFarmington, MI 48336248-473-0624Business Products: Produce, herbs, clothes, teas, coffeesTypes of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: 11am-9pmHighlights: More than a health store, we teach and awaken individual health awareness. Certied myomassologist, clinical nutritionist, Spectravision (biofeedback) technician, 100% organic or wildcrafted Deli and juices, museum on life force and awareness, Atlantean Energy jewelry. Teach biodynamic gardening. Sell wheatgrass/juice.

OaklandVitamin VillageCharles Leonardi3289 Rochester RdTroy, MI 48083248-689-6699Business Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30am-6pm, Thurs, Fri 9:30am-7pm, Sun 11am-3pm

OaklandWhole Foods Market1404 Walton BlvdRochester Hills, MI 48309248-652-2100Business Products: Full service grocery with emphasis on organic and natural foodsBusiness Hours: 9am-9pm daily

OaklandWhole Foods Market2880 W. Maple RdTroy, MI 48084248-649-9600www.wholefoodsmarket.comBusiness Products: Full service grocery with emphasis on organic and natural foodsBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm


OaklandWhole Foods Market7350 Orchard Lake RdWest Bloomeld, MI 48322248-538-4600www.wholefoodsmarket.comBusiness Products: Full service grocery with emphasis on organic and natural foodsBusiness Hours: 9am-10pm daily

OtsegoJoJo’s Natural Market1459 S Otsego AveGaylord, MI 49735989-705-8500Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, 9am-8pm in summer; Sat 10am-6pmHighlights: We attempt to make available a full variety of organic foods for healthy living. We are a part of Saks Wellness Center and Whole Health Medical, which are staffed by holistically oriented practioners who emphasize organic food diets.

OttawaAgriculture and Health Alive, LLCPaul and Nancy Jones Keiser2757 HayesMarne, MI [email protected]: OGMBusiness Products: Fertrell natural and organic fertilizers and feed supplements; chicken and duck eggs; lamb, sheep, Muscovy ducks - live or frozen; seasonal vegetables, melons, herbs and owers, honey, maple syrup; wool; The Real Good Food Directory for the Greater Grand Rapids Area, books and tapes on agriculture and nutrition; consulting and classes.Types of sales: On-Farm, Co-op, Wholesale, Natural Farms & Frontier Buying Club, Retail, U-Pick, Farmers’ Market

OttawaHarvest Health FoodsHoward Atsma4150 32nd AveHudsonville, MI 49426616-896-6630www.harvesthealthfoods.comBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pmHighlights: Harvest Health Foods has been serving customers for 53 yrs. We’re the largest health food store in west Michigan. Two locations in Kent County and one in Ottawa County

OttawaLeaf and Bean TooLinda Blauwkamp451 Columbia AveHolland, MI 49423616-355-2251Business Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-10:30pm, Sat 8am-10:30pm, Sun 9am-7pmHighlights: Mostly organic produce. Unique vegetarian, vegan and raw cuisine. Fruit cups, frittatas, soups, salads, panins to pestos, roasted eggplant lasagna, raw and baked desserts. Full service coffee, espresso, organic juice bar.

OttawaThe Natural BakeryCasey LubbersO-862 Luce SWGrand Rapids, MI 49544616-735-3805Business Products: Breads, cookies, etc. made with organic ingredientsTypes of sales: Co-ops, Wholesale, Buying Clubs, Retail Stores, Farmers’ Markets Highlights: We sell at the Grand Rapids and Rockford Farmers’ Markets

SaginawNature’s Premier Organic CompanyJennifer Dale372 List St, Unit AFrankenmuth, MI 48734989-652-9840jennifer.dale@naturespremier.comwww.naturespremier.comCertication: OGMOrganic Products: Certied Organic Chicken--raw product, ready-to-eat (fully pre-cooked) product, available in natural marinade, spicy BBQ, hickory smoked.Types of sales: Co-ops, Wholesale, Retail StoresBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmHighlights: We are certied Free-Farmed (a free-range designation by the American Humane Association), as well as Certied Humane by the Humane Farm Animal Care Program. We are the only broiler company in the U.S. to have these designations and be Certied Organic. Please see our website for a list of retailers.

SanilacBio-Systems/Life Time Foods2320 Van DykeMarlette, MI [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmHighlights: Organic and transitional soil testing and consulting, educational programs on soils, relation of food production system to human health. Store--pastas (whole grain), sauces, ours, dried fruits and nuts, frozen beef, lamb, chicken, juices, fresh fruit, etc. (coming soon: milk, cheese, vegetables) SanilacOrganic Farmers of MI, LLCSteve SteelyPO Box 117Snover, MI [email protected]: OCIABusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmHighlights: We block our members production together so that we can go to the market with strength to extract a fair and protable price for our member’s commodities. We publish a target price sheet that lists organic commodities and pricing that is protable.

St. JosephBistro RioAbby Aceves225 W. MainMenden, MI 49072269-496-7994Business Hours: Tues-Fri 11am-2pm for lunch, 5pm-9pm for dinner, Sat 5pm-10pm, Summer outdoor grill 5pm-9pmHighlights: We maintain a one acre vegetable garden and a one acre berry and fruit garden for the use of the restaurant. We plan the menu to use our produce and buy locally-produced apples. We offer special brunches and wine dinners on occasion.

TuscolaOrganic Bean and Grain, Inc.Mark and Steven Vollmar1795 W Akron RdCaro, MI [email protected]: OCIA, QAI, JASBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmHighlights: Organic, non-GMO contracting, cleaning and bagging, organic certied seed sales.


Van BurenBistro 120Lynne McGuire120 E. Michigan AvePaw Paw, MI 49079269-657-3654www.bistro120.comBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-2pm for lunch, 2pm-5pm for light lunch, 5pm-9pm for dinnerHighlights: We buy as many vegetables from local growers as possible. We focus on vegetables “in season” and serve ten different soups each day. Our “Irish Pub” is a full service lounge area. There is outdoor seating on our patio in summer.

WashtenawArbor Farms MarketLeo Fox2103 W. Stadium Blvd.Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pmHighlights: We are a complete natural and organic market with organic produce and lots of organic groceries.

WashtenawHeritage Foods USATodd Wickstrom2370 E. Stadium, Ste 007Ann Arbor, MI 48104734-213-7653todd@heritagefoodsusa.comwww.heritagefoodsusa.comTypes of sales: WholesaleBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pmHighlights: We are attempting to become the mail order source for authentic American Heritage foods. We are currently looking for farmers and related businesses in Michigan to help us meet the growing demand for these products.

WashtenawMaggie’s Functional OrganicsBena Burda306 W Cross StYspsilanti, MI 48197734-482-4000benab@organicclothes.comwww.organicclothes.comBusiness Hours: Sat 12-5pm or by appointmentHighlights: We have been manufacturing organic and sweatshop free clothing for over 10 yrs. We are very active in the organic ber industry, and in the organic products industry in general.

WashtenawPeople’s Food Co-op/Café VerdeCynthia Edwards216 N Fourth AveAnn Arbor, MI 48104734-994-9174education@peoplesfood.coopwww.peoplesfood.coopBusiness Hours: Store--9am-10pm; Café--7am-9:30pm, Sun 9am-8pmHighlights: PFC is a member owned natural foods store and café. We feature organic and locally grown produce, and serve organic grown fair trade certied coffee. Our salad bar has many organic items. PFC prefers to buy produce from local growers.

WashtenawProject GrowMelissa Kesterson1831 Traver Rd

Ann Arbor, MI [email protected]/local/orgs/projectgrowHighlights: We maintain different community gardens, located throughout the Ann Arbor area. All of the gardens are organic. We also provide a variety of educational opportunities to bring a greater awareness of organic gardening to our community. We also have an heirloom plant garden and seed saving program.

WashtenawWhole Foods Market3135 Washtenaw AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48104734-975-4500www.wholefoodsmarket.comBusiness Products: Full service grocery with emphasis on organic and natural foodsBusiness Hours: 8am-7pm daily

WashtenawYpsilanti Food Co-operativeCorinne Sikorski312 N. RiverYpsilanti, MI [email protected] Products: Fresh produce, bulk foods, dairy, herbs, spices, teas, coffee, meat and sh, natural groceries, frozen foods, books and greeting cardsTypes of sales: Retail, Co-opBusiness Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-8pm, Wed 10am-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun noon to 5pmHighlights: River Street Bakery uses organic ingredients and wood red brick oven to produce sour dough breads and granolas.

WayneCoffee ExpressTom Isaia47722 Clipper StPlymouth, MI 48170734-459-4900info@coffeeexpressco.comwww.coffeeexpressco.comCertication: Highlights: We roast and supply a large variety of organic coffees, both regular and decaf, to coffee houses and other specialty retail stores. All of our organic coffees are fair trade certied.

WayneRattlesnake ClubJimmy Schmidt300 River PlaceDetroit, MI 48207313-567-4400onemadchef@rattlesnakeclub.comwww.rattlesnakeclub.comBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30-10pm, Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun closedHighlights: Focus on organic products as much as available.

WayneThe Sprout HouseMarie Maconochie15233 KerchevalGrosse Pointe Park, MI 48230313-331-3200Types of sales: Retail StoreBusiness Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pmHighlights: We have organic produce, organic soups and sandwiches from our kitchen, organic bulk foods, organic entrees, organic dairy, cheeses, organic beauty products and much, much more. About 98% of our products are organic.


WayneThe Upper CrustAllison Boomer75 Kercheval AveGrosse Pointe, MI [email protected] Products: Artisan foods (handcrafted using small scale traditional methods of preparation) using many organic ingredientsBusiness Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pmHighlights: I am a health professional (nutritionist and registered dietitian) and am keenly interested and concerned about the health of families, especially children. I provide nutrition counseling as part of my business.

WayneZerbo’s Health Foods, Inc.Ryan Adams34164 Plymouth RdLivonia, MI [email protected] of sales: RetailBusiness Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-8pm, Sat 9:30am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Out-of-State Locations

Canada (Essex, Kent Counties)Great Lakes Organic, Inc.Roger Rivest4359 Petrolia LinePetrolia, ON N0N IRO519-882-4526rrivest@greatlakesorganic.comwww.greatlakesorganic.comCertication: OCPP, QAI, OCIA and othersOrganic Products: Food grade buckwheat, beans, corn, sesame seed, sunower seed, soy, wheat, spelt, barley, oats, ax, feed grains, alfalfa, organic pedigreed seed, beef, chicken, porkBusiness Products: Chemical free soybeansTypes of sales: Wholesale, Buying Club, ContractBusiness Hours: 8:30am-5pm

Indiana (Elkhart County)Mill Race Center Farmers MarketBeth Neff212 W Washington St, PO Box 1031Goshen, IN [email protected] Hours: Sat 8am-1pm year round; Tues 3-7pm, May-OctHighlights: The Farmers Market has an organic priority for vendor acceptance. It is also combined with a CSA which allows patrons to purchase a 25 week membership in the market. The Market carries produce, owers, plants, herbs, honey, maple syrup, meat, eggs, cheese

ColoradoNational Farmers UnionJeff Moser5619 DTC ParkwayGreenwood Village, CO 80111303-338-2537 800-347-1961 [email protected], www.e-cooperatives.comHighlights: The NFU is a member-service, general purpose farm organization formed in 1902 and currently representing 250,000 farm and ranch families across the United States. Farmers Union works on the fronts of education, cooperation and legislation. State afliation--Michigan Farmers Union, 1-800-821-8025.


The Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA) rst published Eating Organically in 1999, one of Michigan’s rst guides to organic and local foods. The fth edition was released in September 2005.

This 55 page Guide features 317 listings for farms, farmers’ markets and related businesses, including 60 organic farms. It is not a complete list of all farms, markets and businesses offering local, organic foods in Michigan. We have included those businesses that made information available to us. If your business is not listed and you would like to be included in the future, contact us. If your farm or business information is incorrect, please let us know.

Because we know people are looking for quality foods grown or raised without toxic chemicals, hormones or antibiotics, in ways that protect the earth and support local communities, we have included notes from farms or businesses that describe their approach and philosophy. Organic farms are highlighted with this symbol:

Tips for Using This List

Search by county. Information is organized by county (see map of all Michigan counties.) If there are no listings for your county, consider those in surrounding areas.

Call before you go. Before you visit any location, call to conrm their information. We included details about farm products, locations, business hours, etc. based on information provided by the businesses, but these details can change week-to-week, during a season or from year-to-year.

Although we reviewed these listings, MOFFA has not veried or validated the farm and business information.

Finding an organic farm. Under the federal National Organic Program (NOP), a farm can market its products as organic only if they are certied (unless exempt under the rule). Certication is a process that requires farms to follow certain production practices, keep records, and be inspected by an independent certication agency. Farms that sell less than $5000 per year may be exempt from the requirement for certication, but are still required to follow all recordkeeping and other rules of the NOP.

We have identied those who are certied organic with a special symbol, and we list the name of their certication agency. Certication information can change; ask about current certication status.

Farms that are not certied organic sometimes say they follow organic practices, or they may have the word ‘organic’ in their farm name. This is not the same as being a certied organic farm, so ask questions. If you have concerns about use of pesticides, fertilizers, synthetic chemicals, hormones or other animal treatments, ask the farmer to explain his or her practices. Most farmers will be glad to have an informed and interested customer.

Eating Organically: A Guide to Michigan’s Organic and Local Farms and Related Businesses

A print copy of Eating Organically is provided free to MOFFA members. You can order a copy by mail--send a request along with a $5 check for shipping & handling costs.

Be a part of a growing network of concerned citizens who care about healthy food, how it is grown and where it comes from.

Members of the Michigan Organic Food & Farm Alliance (MOFFA) receive a copy of Eating Organically by mail, along with our membership newsletter, Michigan Organic Connections, notice of meetings and events around Michigan related to local food systems, discounts on MOFFA events, and a periodic email newsletter called the MOFFA News Group.

Your membership supports programs for consumers and farmers, and our educational publications such as Eating Organically.

Annual Membership Rates$30--individuals and families

$50--businesses under $50,000 budget$100--businesses over $50,0001 budget

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A Guide to Michigan’s Organic and Local Farms and Related Businesses

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