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Table of Contents

45The U.P. Food Exchange

50Whats on the Menu?

52Soil is the Greatest Connector of Lives

53Behind the Scenes onto your Plate

55Northern Michigan Farmers Markets

56Local Food and Health: Feeding our Neighbors

57Local Food and Health: Connecting the Dots

58A Hub of Activity

59Northern Michigan U-Pick Farms

62Glossary

3Meet the Cover ModelLocal Food for Everyone

4Certi ed Local Food EventsBuy Local Year-round

5Product Di erentiation

7Goodwill Farm to Freezer

8Olesons A Community Retailer

12Local Food & Farms of Northeast Michigan

16Local Food & Farms of Grand Traverse County

22Northern Michigan Wines

24Local Food & Farms of Leelanau County

30Local Food & Farms of Benzie, Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee Counties

36The Local Agriculture Behind Our Libations

39Northern Michigan Beer, Cider, Mead & Spirits

40Local Food & Farms of Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim & Kalkaska Counties

44Local Food & Farms of the Upper Peninsula

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Over the last year, Taste the Local Di erence (TLD) has added a lot of new territory. For the rst time ever we are including all of northern Michigans food & farming community both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Thats why weve nearly doubled the size of this publication, the 13th edition of our annual Guide to Local Food. Were using our decade-plus of experience in local food marketing

to serve communities in 37 counties. Growth beyond our former 10-county service area began last year, with Washtenaw County, in southeast Michigan. So, in 2016, TLD is publishing not one, but two editions of the Guide to Local Food. The second version will debut in southeast Michigan this July. Beyond growing our service area, TLD is making a renewed

commitment to our mission of helping food businesses and the communities we serve realize the economic value of local food, while ensuring that fresh, healthy, local food is available to all consumers.We know our health, and the health of our communities, is directly

connected to the food we eat. That is why we strongly believe that everyone should have access to fresh, healthy, local food. Access is about a ordability, its about awareness, and its about

education. We hope youll use this guide as a resource to nd local food throughout northern Michigan, and share it with friends andfamily. We promise to do our part: read on and youll learn more about initiatives were supporting in our area to bring more good food to more and more people.

By Tricia Phelps - TLD Operations Director

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Taste the Local Di erence is:Bill Palladino CEOTricia Phelps Operations Director, N Michigan Local Food CoordinatorKim Bayer SE Michigan Local Food CoordinatorSharon May Farm to Resource Coordinator

The TLD Guide to Local Food is published by Local Di erence, LLC1610 Barlow Street, Suite 101Traverse City MI 49686Phone: (231) 941-6584Email: info@localdi erence.orgwww.localdi erence.org

MEET the COVER MODEL:Morganic Farm, near Fife Lake, has been raising chickens for over 11 years. And this handsome Araucana "takes the honor of being the most beautiful bird weve ever had, said owner Stuart Kunkle. When this exotic rooster chick came to Morganic as a bonus in their hatchery order, who would have expected he'd be a star. In front of the camera he struck pose after pose and Michael Pohleman captured this perfect cover look. This particular rooster is gentle around people and guards his girls very bravely, like a knight in shining armor. Morganic Farm plans to use this gorgeous guy and a few other roosters to begin their own hatchery later this year. You can pick up Mor-ganic Farms free range, non-gmo eggs at the farm on M-113, Oryana Natural Food Market, or join the egg share CSA with a pick-up loca-tion on Three Mile Road in Traverse City. Learn more about Morganic Farm and their protein/vegetable CSA shares by looking them up at localdi erence.org.

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LOCAL FOOD FOR EVERYONE



About certifiedlocal foodevent

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Do you love local food, and fun community events? 2eeW ò\r eè o\[ Mor [Oe *er[i ed 3ocal -ood ,]en[ badge. This badge is worn only by events that have Ieen cer[i ed I` ;aZ[e [Oe 3ocal +i erence Ôerein at least 20% of the total food costs are spent on lo-cal food and zero-waste initiatives are in place. With the mindset of "farm to fork and back again" the *er[i ed 3ocal -ood ,]en[ Iadge gi]eZ con dence [o conZ\TerZ [Oa[ ;3+ iZ in]ol]ed in all aZWec[Z of food vending at the event. And it serves as an additional marketing tool to help promote sustainable events to an audience that strongly supports the local food community.

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Look for Taste the Local Di erence materials to nd local food in stores and throughout your community. TLD specializes in point-of-sale materials that di erentiate locally grown or made products on the shelf and in the produce cooler.

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Winter in Northern Michigan presents a formidable challenge when it comes to sourcing local produce. While season extension systems and storage crops provide great options, the depths of winter still result in limited local produce availability. Exciting as these systems are, additional local produce choices are always a welcome joy in the winter months. Thankfully, here in northern Michigan were blessed with the Goodwill Farm to Freezer program.Goodwills Farm to Freezer purchases fruits and vegetables

MroT local MarTerZ and aZO MreeaeZ [OeT Zo o\r coTT\ni[` can have access to summer produce all year long. Farm to Freezer products including everything from cherries, peaches, and blueberries to asparagus, carrots, and romanesco are available to retail consumers in more than 25 grocery stores. And it doesnt end there! Larger packages are also available for restaurants and institutions. In fact, the whole operation began with the hope of bringing more local produce into school cafeterias and thats just what theyre doing. Students throughout the region are getting e_ci[ed aIo\[ local Z[raÎerrieZ Il\eIerrieZ ca\lioêr and carrot medleys.For the farmers, Farm to Freezer creates an new outlet for

their products, allowing more to be grown and sold than would normally be consumed by customers during the summer months. In 2015, the program purchased 120,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables from farms throughout the region, and in 2016 they expect to purchase an incredible 180,000 pounds. Farm to Freez-

er has also begun production of an organic line of local fruits and vegetables to reach another consumer and producer audience. Not only is Farm to Freezer creating a much-needed outlet for

local produce, but theyre also helping an underserved popula-tion get back on their feet in the process. The folks who work in the Farm to Freezer kitchen preparing and freezing the produce are gaining new skills and developing workforce experience that Ta` o[OerîZe Ie dic\l[ [o nd. ;Oe`]e [`Wicall` Oad [ro\Ile starting anew after various unfortunate circumstances, but Farm to Freezer gives them a second chance.The transitional work experience program includes an intensive

one-week training, followed by 90 days of paid work experience in the kitchen. This understanding and supportive environment iZ e_ac[l` Ôa[ Tan` WeoWle need [o regain [Oeir condence and learn valuable work skills to change their lives for the better. Every purchase of Farm to Freezer products for the home

kitchen, a small restaurant, or an entire school district is a înînîn Zi[\a[ion! MarTerZ are Iene[ing I` gaining a larger market for their crops, local people in need of a second chance are gaining valuable skills to reenter the workforce, and consumers are given an additional way to support our local economy. :o ne_[ [iTe ò\ nd ò\rZelM in [Oe Mreeaer aiZle conZider

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Many people in northwest Lower Michigan hold the Oleson family name in high-regard. For some, its about the gifts the Oleson Family Foundation makes to local organizations; for others, its the regions ve Olesons Food Stores. But either way, its clear that the Oleson family cares deeply about strengthening our community. Gerald and Frances Oleson opened a small grocery

store on Front Street in Traverse City in June 1926, and lived in the apartment directly above it. With commu-nity support the business grew into a larger location just down the street and later expanded to Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Manistee, with the involvement of their sons. Thirty-six years after opening their rst location, in 1962, the couple founded the Oleson Family Foundation with the goal of continually performing good works in northwest Lower Michigan. Today, Gerald and Frances grandchildren and great-

grandchildren continue to manage the operation of Olesons Food Stores. And their familys founding legacy is still deeply rooted in the business. I take incredible pride in our name and guard its repu-

tation to the fullest extent, said co-owner Brad Oleson My family history brought us to where we are. I take a lot of pride in that, and I back it up 100 percent. The Olesons relationship with the local community

is an important way they di erentiate themselves from their larger competitors. As a regional grocer, theyve

built important one-on-one connections with both their customers and local food producers. We try to bring in as much local as we can, said

Oleson, and to bring in niche items or unique products people are asking for. With local products in their stores, the Olesons use

Taste the Local Di erence branding to di erentiate local food on the shelves and in the produce cool-ers. Fresh, local produce and proteins are an Olesons specialty and the company has become well-known for ensuring these items are regularly available. Larger national retailers may sometimes be able to of-

fer lower prices, but people are realizing that price isnt always the most important factor in food purchasing de-cisions. Educated consumers are comparing price with quality and communitywhen a product is cheaper, but the money spent on it leaves the local community, theyre considering the real cost of that product instead. Businesses owned and operated by local people often

contribute much more to the vibrancy and well-being of the community as a whole. Spending your dollars at local stores with local products is a crucial way to show your support. We give our customers the service and the selection

theyre looking for, said Oleson And we believe in our people. Our employees are the ones that have built this company and without them we would not be here.

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NORTHEAST MICHIGANNORTHEAST MICHIGANLocal Food & Farms of

Northeast Michigan is the heartland of Michigans northern tier. It comprises the sunrise coast from Au Gres on up to Mackinaw City

and westward to approximately I-75. The entire region is rich with

agricultural features, forests, lakes, and recreational opportunities

of all sorts. From hunting, fi shing, hiking, biking and boating,

this eleven county area is one of Michigans best-kept secrets.

If youre traveling up the center of the state on I-75, get off on any

exit between West Branch and the Mackinac Bridge and youll

fi nd recreational activities and unique treasures in any direction.

Discover more about this part of our state by visiting our website,

localdifference.org, or our partners at the Northeast Michigan

Council of Governments at discovernortheastmichigan.org.

NEMCOG. The Northeast Michigan Council of Governments (NEMCOG), part of the

Northeast Michigan Regional Prosperity

Collaborative, is a regional planning agency

committed to facilitating the development

of intergovernmental cooperation and

coordination within Northeast Michigan. The

Northeast Michigan Prosperity Collaborative

is an effort to bring together individuals

from the public and private sectors to work

together to raise the level of prosperity in the

region. One of the goals of the Prosperity

Collaborative is to expand, enhance, and

support the local food cluster in the region as

one means of providing future generations a

vibrant, sustainable, and prosperous region.

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b & B Farms 616-204-0085 canolaoilproducts.com 9775 Haskell Lake Rd, Marion, MI 49665

belchers MaPLE SYRUP 231-743-2466 belchersmaplesyrup.com 19917 M-115, Marion, MI 49665

plaths meats 989-734-2232 plathsmeats.com 116 S Third St, Rogers City, MI 49779

2 Sweet Blossom Honey 231-548-5145 sweetblossomhoney.com 9084 Parke Rd, Alanson, MI 49706

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AJs Berry Farm 989-379-3061

Alcona County Farm Market 989-724-8229

Alpena Farmers Market 989-225-9372

AuGres Downtown Farmers Market 989-876-8811

Britt Family Pure Maple Syrup 989-362-0084

Cedarbrook Trout Farm 989-724-5241

Cheboygan Farmers Market 231-627-3337

Czaikas Blueberry Farm 989-362-4638

Golden River Orchard 231-625-2566

Harmony Acres Bee Farm 989-736-8636

Higgins Pumpkin Farm 989-733-4450

Huron View Tree and Berry Farm 800-979-8733

Knaebes Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm 989-734-2567

Leesburg Farms 989-736-8655

Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market 989-362-3531

Oscoda-AuSable Farm Market 989-362-8688

Presque Isle Farm 971-322-6226

Sweet Blossom Honey 231-548-5145

Triple H Ranch 989-356-4069

More Local Food & Farming Partners

FARMS

1 Harvest Thyme Farm & Vineyards, LLC 231-420-2656 harvestthymefarm.com 4795 Polish Line Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721

2 Sweet Blossom Honey 231-548-5145 sweetblossomhoney.com 9084 Parke Rd, Alanson, MI 49706

3 b & B Farms 616-204-0085 canolaoilproducts.com 9775 Haskell Lake Rd, Marion, MI 49665

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plaths meats 989-734-2232 plathsmeats.com 116 S Third St, Rogers City, MI 49779



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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTYGRAND TRAVERSE COUNTYLocal Food & Farms of

Grand Traverse Countys rolling hills overlook inland lakes and miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Grand Traverse is derived from the

French phrase for long crossing due to its location along the bay

by the same name. The county is a major tourist destination known

for its abundant recreational activities, natural beauty and diverse

agriculturefarmland in Grand Traverse County makes up about 18

percent of the total land area. The regions first permanent settlement

was made on whats known today as the Old Mission Peninsula,

one of northwest Michigans best-known wine regions. Some of

the regions first Riesling grapes, for which the area is known, were

planted here more than 40 years ago. The county is also home

to Traverse Cityknown as the Cherry Capital of the World.

14 Aerie Restaurant 231-534-6000 grandtraverseresort.com/dining 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

15 Alliance 231-642-5545 foodfooralliance.com 114 Hall St, Suite 107, Traverse City, MI 49684

16 Amical 231-941-8888 amical.com 229 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

17 Bistro Fou Fou 231-421-6583 bistrofoufou.com 118 Cass St, Traverse City, MI 49684

18 BLK MRKT 231-714-5038 blkmrkt.coffee 144 Hall St, Traverse City, MI 49684

19 Harvest Restaurant 231-486-6037 roamingharvest.com 113 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684

FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS

1 Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market 231-922-2050 downtowntc.com Cass St & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

2 The Village Farmers Market 231-941-1900 thevillagetc.com 830 Cottageview Dr, Ste 1011, Traverse City, MI 49684

3 Boss Mouse Cheese 231-263-0060 bossmousecheese.com Kingsley, MI 49649

4 Buchans Blueberry Hill 231-223-4846 buchansblueberryhill.com 1472 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

5 Gallagher Centennial Farm 231-218-0771 gallagherfarms.com 5904 N long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

7 Groleaus Farm Market 231-929-9654 groleaus.com 2100 Hammond Rd E, Traverse City, MI 49686

8 Hall Farms 231-946-2985 8118 North Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

9 MI Local Hops 231-620-5627 milocalhops.com 5555 Arnold Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690

10 Moomers Farm Creamery 231-941-4122 moomers.com 7385 North Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

11 Morganic Farm 231-879-3814 morganicfarm.com 8040 M 113 E, Fife Lake, MI 49633

12 Wagon Wheel Farm 231-267-5942 6584 Bates Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690

13 Warren Orchards-Between the Bays 231-645-8300 2705 Island View Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

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20 Little Bohemia 231-946-6925 LilBo.com 540 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

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Mission Table Restaurant 231-223-4222 missiontable.net 13512 Peninsula Dr, Old Mission Peninsula, MI 49686

jolly pumpkin 231-223-4333 jollypumpkin.com 13512 Peninsula Dr, Old Mission Peninsula, MI 49686

22 Morsels Espresso + Edibles 231-421-1353 morselsbakery.com 321 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

23 Pangeas Pizza 231-946-9800 pangeaspizza.com 135 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

24 Spanglish 231-943-1453 spanglishtc.com 1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

25 The Cooks House 231-946-8700 cookshousetc.com 115 Wellington St, Traverse City, MI 49686

26 The Franklin 231-943-2727 thefranklintc.com 160 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

27 The Little Fleet 231-943-1116 thelittlefleet.co 448 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

28 The Restaurant at LochenHeath 231-938-9800 lochenheath.com/dining/ 7951 Turnberry Circle, Williamsburg, MI 49690

29 The Towne Plaza 231-929-0900 facebook.com/TheTownePlaza 203 Cass St, Traverse City, MI 49684

30 Trattoria Stella 231-929-8989 stellatc.com 1200 W 11th St, Traverse City, MI 49684

31 Taproot Cider House 231-943-2500 taproottc.com 300 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

32 Grand Traverse Distillery 231-947-8635 grandtraversedistillery.com 215 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

33 Rare Bird Brewpub 231-943-2053 rarebirdbrewpub.com 229 Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684

34 Right Brain Brewery 231-944-1239 rightbrainbrewery.com 225 E 16th St, Traverse City, MI 49684

35 Workshop Brewery 231-421-8977 traversecityworkshop.com 221 Garland St, Traverse City, MI 49684

36 Acoustic Taproom 231-275-2041 drinkacoustic.com 119 N Maple, Traverse City, MI 49684

37 Black Star Farms - Old Mission 231-944-1300 blackstarfarms.com 360 McKinley Rd E, Old Mission Peninsula, MI 49686

38 Chateau Chantal winery & inn 800-969-4009 chateauchantal.com 15900 Rue de Vin, Old Mission Peninsula, MI 49686

39 Chateau Grand Traverse Winery 800-283-0247 cgtwines.com 12239 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

40 Hawthorne Vineyards 231-929-4206 hawthornevineyards.com 1000 Camino Maria Dr, Old Mission Peninsula, MI 49686

41 Left Foot Charley 231-995-0500 leftfootcharley.com 806 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

42 Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery 231-421-7001 roveestate.com 7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

43 TASTES of Black Star Farms 231-944-1349 blackstarfarms.com/tastes 800 Cottageview Dr, Ste 35, Traverse City, MI 49684

45 Burritts Fresh Markets 231-946-3300 burrittsmarket.com 509 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

46 Edson Farms 231-941-5221 edsonfarms.com 835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686

47 Evergreen Market 231-342-3994 milocalfood.com 8066 US 31 N, Williamsburg, MI 49690

48 Olesons Food Store - TC Plaza East 231-941-9000 olesonsfoods.com 1100 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

50 lake street cafe 231-947-0191 oryana.coop 260 E 10th St, Traverse City, MI 49684

NMC Extended Education 231-995-1700 www.nmc.edu/ees 1701 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686

Culinary classes

WINERIESBREWERIES, ETC.

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6 Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast 231-947-2214 greyhareinn.com 1994 Carroll Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686



44 Benjamin Twiggs cherry products 231-947-0208 benjamintwiggs.com 1213 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686

49 Olesons Food Store - TC Plaza West #607 231-947-6510 olesonsfoods.com 3860 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

50 Oryana community co-op 231-947-0191 oryana.coop 260 E 10th St, Traverse City, MI 49684

51 Peppercorn 231-941-4146 peppercorntc.com 226 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

52 The Cheese Lady 231-421-9600 thecheeselady.net 600 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

53 Toms Food Market - 14th Street 231-946-4115 1201 S Division St, Traverse City, MI 49684

54 Toms Food Market - Acme 231-938-2400 toms-foodmarkets.com 6353 US 31 N, Williamsburg, MI 49690

55 Toms Food Market - East Bay 231-947-7175 toms-foodmarkets.com 738 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686

56 Toms Food Market - Interlochen 231-944-1552 toms-foodmarkets.com 9475 Market Dr, Interlochen, MI 49643

57 Toms Food Market - West Bay 231-947-7290 toms-foodmarkets.com 13940 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City MI 49684

58 American Spoon, Traverse City 231-935-4480 spoon.com 230 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

59 Bay Bread 231-922-8022 baybreadco.com 601 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

60 Big Dipper Dough Co 231-883-6035 bigdipperdough.com 1610 Barlow St, Ste 109, Traverse City, MI 49686

61 Brownwood Farms 231-267-9444 brownwoodfarms.com 6211 S Railway Commons, Williamsburg, MI 49690

62 Cherry Republic Store - Traverse City 231-932-9205 cherryrepublic.com 154 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

63 Cultured Ferments Co. 517-206-1960 drinkcultured.com 1610 Barlow St, Ste 108, Traverse City, MI 49686

64 Goodwill Industries Farm to Freezer 231-944-0678 goodwillnmi.org/freezer 2889 Aero Park Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

65 Grand Traverse Culinary Oils & Flours 231-590-2180 gtculinaryoils.com 2780 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

66 Great Lakes Potato Chips 231-944-4049 Greatlakespotatochips.com 6806 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

67 GreeneTown Foods 231-922-2353 greenetownfoods.com 13414 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

68 Higher Grounds coffee 231-922-9009 highergroundstrading.com 806 Red Dr, Ste 150, Traverse City, MI 49684

69 Kale Mary, LLC 231-642-2227 originalkalemary.com 1610 Barlow St, Ste 105, Traverse City, MI 49684

70 Louies Meats 231-946-4811 louiesmeats.com 2040 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

71 Natural Northern Foods, LLC 231-360-3131 naturalnorthernfoods.com 5805 Sunset View Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

72 Northwoods Soda 231-267-5853 northwoodssoda.com 5450 Broomhead Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690

73 Notably Natural Botanicals & Aromatherapy 231-929-1100 notably-natural.co 800 Cottageview Dr, Ste 25, Traverse City, MI 49684

74Press On Juice 231-409-9325 pressonjuice.com 1125 E 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686 134 E Front St, Traverse City, Mi 49684

75 Rick Ricks Pickled Stix 231-947-9424 415 S Cass St, Ste A, Traverse City, MI 49684

76 RRR Meats 231-269-3538 90 Muskoday Trl, Buckley, MI 49620

77 Fresh Coast Chocolate 231-342-9381 freshcoastchocolate.com 221 Garland St, Ste D, Traverse City, MI 49684

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Bratschi Orchards 231-409-5893

Chaney Farm and Market 231-267-9956

Cherry Center Farm Market 231-645-1525

Croft Chestnuts 231-633-1277

Engle Ridge Farm 231-264-9694

Four Co Farmers Market 231-313-1673

Hilberts Honey Bees 231-938-9032

Holmestead Farm 231-668-7482

Hoxsies Farm Market 231-267-9087

Interlochen Farmers Market 231-378-4488

Interwater Farms 231-264-8291

Island View Vineyard 231-223-4642

Jacobs Farm & Corn Maze 231-632-6293

Kingsley Farmers Market 231-263-5902

McManus Southview Orchards 231-946-5867

Nicholas Farm & Vineyard 231-409-2722

Ocanas Farm 231-883-3548

Old Hundredth Farm 231-263-7706

Olds Brothers Maple Syrup 231-263-5683

Ona Mission 231-223-4820

Pahl Farms 231-342-5662

Peak Season CSA 231-313-1471

Petal Pushers Greenhouse 231-935-1775

Pine Hill Village Gardens 231-941-1808

Potter Road Raspberries 231-947-6457

Real Eyes Homestead

Rennie Orchards 231-264-8387

River Valley Farms & Meats 231-313-0413

Robbins Farm Market 231-947-9360

Rolling Meadows Farms 231-263-5327

Saskatoon MI Farm and Nursery 231-360-0311

Schichtel Nursery and Vineyard 231-883-6111

SEEDS Educational Farm 231-947-0312

Shangri-La Too 231-499-0106

Spring Hill Farm and Vineyard 231-941-1372

Spring Hollow Farm 231-620-3585

Stoneacre Farm 231-275-6350

The Rehmann Farm 231-929-7280

The Saskatoon Berry Patch 231-938-1776

Walnut Lane Farm 231-947-6595

Werp Farms 231-263-7239

Youker Farm Market 231-943-4003

Zenner Farms 231-263-5339



northernmichigan wines

Wine grapes are a special crop for northern Michigan. They represent a signi cant economic value for the wine they eventually become, and they also provide a visual appeal that is a signature of our landscape. A trip to any one of the wineries or vineyards listed here will set your senses alight. Sitting in a northern Michigan tast-ing room, looking out over picturesque rolling hills with acres of vines, will provide you memories for a lifetime.



northernmichigan wines

UPPER PENINSULA

Carousel WinerySouth Range Garden Bay WineryMunising Leighs Garden WineryEscanabaMackinac Trail WineryManistiqueNorthern Sun WineryBark RiverSt. Charles WineryMarquetteThreefold Vine WineryStephenson

NE LOWER MICHIGAN

Nicholas Black River Vineyard & WineryCheboyganModern Craft WineryHarrisville, West Branch & Au GresRose Valley WineryRose CityStoney Acres WineryAlpenaThunder Bay WineryAlpenaValley Mist VineyardsRose City

NW LOWER MICHIGAN

2 Lads WineryOld Mission Peninsula45 North Vineyard & WineryLake LeelanauAurora CellarsLake LeelanauBel Lago Vineyards & WineryCedarBlack Star Farms Suttons Bay & Old Mission PeninsulaBlustone VineyardsLake LeelanauBoathouse VineyardsLake LeelanauBonobo WineryOld Mission PeninsulaBoskydel VineyardsLake LeelanauBowers Harbor VineyardsOld Mission PeninsulaBrengman Brothers at Crain Hill VineyardTraverse CityBrys Estate Vineyard & WineryOld Mission PeninsulaChateau ChantalOld Mission PeninsulaChateau de Leelanau Vineyard & WinerySuttons BayChateau FontaineLake LeelanauChateau Grand Traverse WineryOld Mission PeninsulaCherry RepublicGlen ArborCiccone Vineyard & WinerySuttons BayCrooked Vine Vineyards & WineryAlanson Douglas Valley WineryManisteeGood Harbor VineyardsLake Leelanau

Green Bird Cellars & Organic FarmsNorthportHarbor Springs Vineyard & WineryHarbor Springs

Hawthore VineyardsOld Mission PeninsulaLaurentide WineryLake LeelanauLeelanau Wine CellarsOmenaLeft Foot CharleyTraverse CityLongview WineryCedarMackinaw Trail WineryPetoskeyMaple Moon Sugarbush & WineryPetoskeyMari VineyardsOld Mission PeninsulaMawbySuttons BayPeninsula CellarsOld Mission PeninsulaPleasantview WineryHarbor SpringsRaftshol VineyardsSuttons BayRove Estate Vineyard & WineryTraverse CityRudbeckia WineryPetoskeyShady Lane CellarsSuttons BaySilver Leaf Vineyard & WinerySuttons BaySt. Ambrose CellarsBeulahTASTES of Black Star FarmsTraverse CityVerterra WineryLelandWillow VineyardsSuttons Bay

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LEELANAU COUNTYLEELANAU COUNTYLocal Food & Farms of

1 9 Bean Rows Farmstead & CSA 231-271-1175 9beanrows.com 5441 N Overlook Rd, Northport, MI 49670

2 Bakkers Acres 231-620-4260 2677 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

3 Bardenhagen Berries/Homestead Hill CSA 231-271-3026 bardenhagenberries.com 7990 E Horn Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

4 Bardenhagen Farm 231-271-3199 bardenhagenfarms.com 7881 E Pertner Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

5 Cherry Beach Orchards 231-620-8180 855 S Stony Point Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

6 Delight of Life Farm 231-218-0869 3762 S Center Hwy, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

7 Gills Pier Ranch 231-256-7355 gillspierranch.com 5620 N Manitou Trl, Northport, MI 49670

8 Great Lakes Ranch 231-228-1157 greatlakesranch.com 5718 S Bohemian Rd, Maple City, MI 49664

9 La Casa Verde Produce 231-228-2186 8202 S Schomberg Rd, Cedar, MI 49621

10 Loma Farm 970-217-5904 lomafarm.com 7606 E Birch Point Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

11 Michigan Hop Alliance 616-403-6880 michiganhopalliance.com 5790 N Omena Rd, Omena, MI 49674

12 Second Spring Farm 231-944-8946 secondspringfarm.net 7155 E Hoxie Rd, Cedar, MI 49621

13 Spruce Hill Farm 231-645-0453 sprucehillfarm.us 310 W Valley Rd, Maple City, MI 49664

14 Sweeter Song Farm 231-920-5204 sweetersongfarm.com 4955 S Schomberg Rd, Cedar, MI 49621

15 VerSnyder Orchards 231-866-0469 versnydersfruit.com 1524 S Lake Shore Dr, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Leelanau County is known for its 100 miles of shoreline, 33 inland lakes, five islands, thousands of acres of farmland, quaint

little towns, and beautiful sunsets. Leelanau, meaning Delight

of Life, is bordered on three sides by Lake Michigan and is

commonly called The County by locals. Its home to

the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, voted The Most

Beautiful Place in America by Good Morning America in 2011.

Leelanau County, along with several other counties in northwest

Michigan, is ideally suited for fruit productiontart cherries in

particulardue to its climate and soil. The county also sits close to

the 45th parallel, a longitude known for growing prestigious grape

varietals. There are currently 25 wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula

and the region is becoming a well known wine tasting destination.

FARMS

33 Gallaghers Farm Market 231-947-1689 gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com 7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

38 Idyll Farms 231-386-7823 idyllfarms.com 10901 E Peterson Park Rd, Northport, MI 49670



LEELANAU COUNTY

Leelanau County, along with several other counties in northwest

Michigan, is ideally suited for fruit productiontart cherries in

particulardue to its climate and soil. The county also sits close to

the 45th parallel, a longitude known for growing prestigious grape

varietals. There are currently 25 wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula

and the region is becoming a well known wine tasting destination.

27 45 North Vineyard & Winery 231-271-1188 fortyvenorth.com 8580 E Horn Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

28 Black Star Farms 231-944-1270 blackstarfarms.com 10844 Revold Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

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Blustone Vineyards 231-256-0146 blustonevineyards.com 780 N Sylt Rd, PO Box 292, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

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Mawby 231-271-3522 lmawby.com 4519 S Elm Valley Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

green bird Cellars & Organic Farm 231-386-5636 greenbirdcellars.com 9825 Engles Rd, Northport, MI 49670

Epicure Catering 231-360-0042 caterleelanau.com

5530 Northwest Bayshore Dr, Omena, MI 49674

caterer and event venue

Leelanau peninsula wine trail 231-642-5550 lpwines.com

10783 E Cherry Bend Rd, Studio 1, Traverse City, MI 49684

wine trail

Grand Traverse Bike Tours 231-421-6815 grandtraversebiketours.com

318 St Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

agri-tours

RESTAURANTS

CIDERIES

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

16 Tandem Ciders 231-271-0050 tandemciders.com 2055 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

17 9 Bean Rows Caf 231-271-1175 9beanrows.com 303 N St Joseph, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

18 Arts Tavern 231-326-5275 artsglenarbor.com 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

19 Bella Fortuna 231-994-2400 bellafortunarestaurant.com 104 W Main St, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

20 Funistrada 231-334-3900 trat-funistrada.com 4566 W MacFarlane Rd, Maple City, MI 49664

21 Good Harbor Grill 231-334-3555 glenarborwest.com 6584 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49630

22 Hearth & Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms 231-944-1297 blackstarfarms.com 10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

23 La Becasse 231-334-3944 restaurantlabecasse.com 9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI 49664

24 Marthas Leelanau Table 231-271-2344 marthasleelanautable.com 413 N St Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

25 The Redheads 231-256-7720 redheadsinc.com 202 W Main St, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

26 The Riverside Inn 231-256-9971 theriverside-inn.com 302 River St, Leland, MI 49654

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WINERIES

32 Andersons Glen Arbor Market 231-334-3149 andersonsglenarbor.com 6545 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

34 Toms Food Market - Northport 231-386-5721 toms-foodmarkets.com 105 Nagonaba St, Northport, MI 49670

35 9 Bean Rows Bakery 231-271-6658 9beanrows.com 9000 E Duck Lake Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

36 Cherry Republic Store - Glen Arbor 231-334-3150 6026 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI 49636

38 Idyll Farms 231-386-7823 idyllfarms.com 10901 E Peterson Park Rd, Northport, MI 49670

39 Leelanau Cheese 231-271-2600 leelanaucheese.com 3324 S West Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

40 Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugarbush 231-386-5098 10361 E Melkild Rd, Northport, MI 49670



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LEELANAU COUNTY

Alpers Berry Farm 231-271-6656

Bare Knuckle Farm LLC 734-395-0672

Big Belly Farm 231-883-1366

Birch Point Farm 231-933-7256

Breeze Hill Greenhouse 231-941-7295

Bunny Hop Ranch 231-620-8206

Cedar Sol Hydro Farm 231-883-8080

Clean Plate Farm 231-360-1865

Cottonwood Springs Farm 231-228-6578

Cross Farms Saskatoons 231-386-5406

Empire Farmers Market 241-714-4881

Field of Flowers Farm 231-256-9530

Glen Arbor Farmers Market 231-256-9888

Good Harbor Farm 231-866-1079

Healing Tree Farm 231-499-8188

Hillside Homestead 231-271-1131

Hubbell Farm 231-228-6390

Kilchermans Christmas Cove Farm 231-386-5637

Lake Leelanau Farmers Market 231-256-9888

Leelanau Lavender Breezes 231-994-2180

Leelanau Piedmontese Beef 231-228-5166

Leland Farmers Market 231-256-9888

Maple Achers Farm 231-642-1624

Meadowlark Farm 231-256-6980

New Mission Organics 616-403-6880

Northport Farmers Market 231-256-9888

Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick 231-883-8327

Omena Organics 231-386-9795

Perbellus Flower Farm 231-714-7327

Plant Masters of Suttons Bay 231-271-4769

Popp Farm 231-271-3209

Price Farms 231-256-7385

Provemont Hydrofarms 231-256-9110

Sleeping Bear Orchards 231-326-3276

Sonnys Farm 847-271-6002

Stonyfi eld Acres 231-228-5058

Suttons Bay Farmers Market 231-256-9888

TLC Hydroponics 231-271-4754

Valentine Tree Farm 231-228-5265

Wests Windy Acres Farm 231-947-5683

Woodland Herb Farm 231-386-9131

GET YOUR HANDS ONLOCALFOODSLocally grown foods and locally produced

goods are easy to spot in area grocery

stores. Just look for the orange labels!




WINE & HARD CIDER FROM LOCAL FARMS, MUNCHIES, MUSIC, EVENT SPACE, WI-FI, HIKING TRAILS ACCESS

LFC Tasting Room806 Red Drive Traverse City231.995.0500 leftfootcharley.com

LFC Tasting Room806 Red Drive Traverse City, MI 231.995.0500 leftfootcharley.com

600 W. Front St.Traverse City231-421-9600

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7007 E. Traverse Hwy, Traverse City MI

LOCATED IN LEELANAU COUNTY

Local Ingredients. Good Food.

A Fresh Atmosphere.

- DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR DINING -

203 Cass Street, Traverse City | 231.929.0900www.TheTownePlaza.com

Free-range, antibiotic-free Tibetan yak meat. One of the healthiest red meats in the world. Extremely high in protein and low in fat, yak meat has Omega-3 levels that are greater than some fish and chicken. It is arguably the lowest in cholesterol of the red meats. Not to mention its delicate and unique sweet taste!

La Viande - The Red Meat of the South American Altiplano Same nutritional benefits as yak, but with a taste similar to highend beef!

Fresh vegetables grown on our ranch - pesticide free! Fiber and fiber products. Farm tours to get up close and learn about our unique and sustainable livestock.

GILLSPIERRANCH.COM | 231.256.73555620 N MANITOU TRAIL, NORTHPORT, MI

WE BREED HIGH- QUALITY TIBETAN YAK AND SURI ALPACAS FOR YOUR RANCH OR TABLE.



Featuring the best available produce, meat, poultry, fish and wine from Michigan and Grand Traverse region growers.

Owned & Operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

231-534-6800 | grandtraverseresort.com/aerie

16th Floor | Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

European Style Cafe

The Red House in Downtown Suttons Bay 231.271.2344 marthasleelanautable.com

Featuring entrees with local farm-fresh ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with our fine pastries, espresso bar, wine, beer& cocktails.

Prix Fixe Dinner Special 5:00-6:00 pm $21

ENTREES

Quaint Shops, Dining & Drinks in a Park Setting

Guided historic tours available.

Weekly Farmers Market Wine & Food Wine & Food

800 Cottageview Dr. at Silver Dr., Downtown Traverse City

www.thevillagetc.com The Minervini Group: 231-941-1900

Historic by NatureQuaint Shops, Dining &

Historic by NatureHistoric by NatureHistoric by Nature

Distinctive, casual, lakeside dining since 1994 Fresh fish, steaks, chicken, pasta & locally grown fruits and vegetables. Complete bar. Large Selection of beer, wine, spirits & specialty martinis. Weekly features. Delectable desserts daily.

Overlooking Portage LakeM-22 Onekama, MI 231-889-3734www.glenwoodrestaurant.com

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Benzie, Manistee, Wexford and Missaukee counties represent the southern and western-most edges of what we consider

northwest Michigan. Together they account for almost half of the

farmland in the entire region with approximately 204,787 acres

dedicated to agriculture. The farmland varies from commodity

farms and small-scale farming, to livestock and wooded farmland.

Missaukee County produces the largest acreage of Christmas

trees in Michigan, with Wexford and Manistee counties

among Michigans top 10 for tree production as well. Benzie

County earns its place as one of the states top 10 tart cherry

producers. The region is well known for its forests and rivers,

attracting tourists and vacationers throughout the year.

BENZIE, MANISTEEWEXFORD & MISSAUKEE COUNTIESBENZIE, MANISTEEWEXFORD & MISSAUKEE COUNTIES

Local Food & Farms of

FARMS & FARMERS MARKETS

RESTAURANTS

1 3rd Day Farm Market 231-884-8285 3rddayfarm.com 3234 S La Chance Rd, Lake City, MI 49651

2 Grow Benzie 231-882-9510 GrowBenzie.org 5885 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616

3 Lake City Farmers Market 231-839-4969 lakecitymich.com 107 S Main St, Lake City, MI 49651

4 Manistee Farmers Market 616-901-3052 manisteekitchen.org 180 Memorial Dr, Manistee, MI 49660

5 3rd Day Farm 231-884-8285 3rddayfarm.com 3234 S La Chance Rd, Lake City, MI 49651

6 Browns Poplar Ridge Orchards 231-889-3513 11317 Erdman Rd, Onekama, MI 49675

8 Laman Farm 231-383-2236 lamanfarm.com 5857 Indian Hill Rd, Honor, MI 49640

9 May Farm 231-352-5210 themayfarm.com 904 Adams Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635

10 Norconk Farm 231-326-3540 10004 Aral Rd, Honor, MI 49640

11 North Star Organics 231-352-4865 northstarorganics.com 1139 Forrester Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635

12 PKS Heirloom Tomatoes 615-430-5204 mariseeds.com 7485 N 1, Copemish, MI 49625

13 Shilohs Garden 231-477-5961 10227 Coates Hwy, Brethren, MI 49619

14 Sleeping Bear Farms 231-882-4456 sleepingbearfarms.com 971 South Pioneer Rd, Beulah, MI 49617

15 Webber Farms 231-383-4108 8530 Homestead Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616

16 Coho 231-352-6053 cohofrankfort.com 320 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635

17 Elbertos Taqueria 231-352-9460 619 M-22, Elberta, MI 49628

18 The Glenwood Restaurant 231-889-3734 glenwoodrestaurant.com 4604 Main St, Onekama, MI 49675



24 Olesons Food Store - Manistee 231-723-9903 160 Memorial Dr, Manistee, MI 49660

25 Pleasanton Valley Greenhouses, Inc. 231-864-3517 pleasantongreenhouses.com 14758 Pleasanton Hwy, Bear Lake, MI 49614

26 Port City Organics Real Food Market 231-398-3060 328 1st St, Manistee, MI 49660

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RETAIL

SPECIALTY PRODUCERS

19 Thistle Pub & Grille 231-378-2000 crystalmountain.com 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, MI 49683

20 Wild Tomato Restaurant & Bar 231-378-2000 crystalmountain.com 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, MI 49683

21 The Crystal Lake Catering Company 231-383-5156 crystallakecatering.com 619 M-22, Elberta, MI 49628

BREWERIES, ETC.

22 Stormcloud Brewing Company 231-352-0118 stormcloudbrewing.com 303 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635

23 St. Ambrose Cellars 231-383-4262 stambrosecellars.com 841 S Pioneer Rd, Beulah, MI 49617

27 Cooper Family Spreads 231-735-6363 12124 Grif th Rd, Brethren, MI 49619

28 Food For Thought 231-326-5444 foodforthought.net 10704 Oviatt Rd, Honor, MI 49640

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Apple Valley Orchards 231-889-4343

Aral Peak Farms 231-326-4000

Bear Lake Farmers Market 231-510-9500

Benson Corners Farm & Greenhouse 231-920-1098

Browns Orchard 231-889-4883

Cadillac Farmers Market 231-775-6310

Calvin Lutz Farms 231-889-5594

Champion Hill Farm 231-651-0682

Crystal Farmers Market 231-378-2000

Dorothys Iris Garden 231-824-3328

Dutchman Tree Farms, LLC 231-839-7901

Earthwork Farm

Eden Hill Nursery 231-882-7226

Elberta Farmers Market 231-383-5904

Family Thyme Farm 231-632-0167

Frankfort Farmers Market 231-383-5887

Greystone Gardens 231-326-5855

Grossnickle Farms, LLC 231-362-3796

Halseys Old Iron Farm 231-825-3032

Happy Hen House 231-378-4488

Harrietta Hills Trout Farm 231-389-2514

Honor Farmers & Flea-Market 231-357-3489

Infinity Micro arm 231-826-0073

Llama Meadows Farm 231-882-4933

Loneys Alpaca Junction 231-229-4530

Loving Dove Farm 231-889-0818

Lufts Nursery 231-775-0057

Manton Area Farmers Market 231-824-3391Manton Mill Farmers Market 231-824-3391

Maple Leaf Farms 231-826-3607

Maple Ridge Orchards 231-590-8138

Marvins Garden Spot 231-275-3227

Misty Ridge Greenhouse 231-885-2290

Monroe Achers Farm Co. LLC 231-824-3391

Myers Beefalo Farm 231-633-6094

Narrow Gauge Farm 231-631-3465

Natures Acres 231-824-3064

Olds Farm 231-269-3413

Onekama Farmers Market 231-889-5560

Pine Crest Dairy and Beef 231-920-9896

Platte River Gardens 231-620-8187

Rice Centennial Farm 241-383-0483

S&S Lamb, LLC 231-826-4400

Urka Strawberry Farms 231-263-4507

Wallin Emu Ranch 231-651-0197Wee Bee Jammin 231-510-9500

GOOD FOODMILESBETTER.Knowing where your food comes from is easier than ever. Just look for

the TLD label on the shelves of your favorite grocer. The mileage chart

will tell you how close you are to the source of your food.

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