Growing you delicious food!
Crisp Country Acres is a family-owned farm in Holland, Michigan dedicated to connecting our community with fresh, sustainably grown produce.Growing Connections: Your Family and Your Food
People have become disconnected from their food.
They don’t know where their food is coming from, and this can leave them feeling unsure about what is safe to feed their families.
People don’t know what real food tastes like.
Carrots are supposed to be sweet. (The bagged “baby” carrots in the store do NOT taste like carrots!) Tomatoes are supposed to be juicy.
You deserve to eat food that tastes good!
That is why we are here.
As parents we understand how hard it is to know what to feed your family.
Our mission to provide you with high quality, good tasting food that you feel good about taking home to your family.
Stop by and see us soon, we look forward to meeting you!
Farm to Table – Year Round
Our family proudly farms 153 acres of produce, utilizing greenhouses and cold storage to extend our growing season and ensure fresh produce is available year-round.
You can find our produce at local farmers markets, several area restaurants, and through our year-round CSA program. Additionally, our farm market is open year-round, right here on the farm.
Farming is more than a job for us; it’s a way of life and a passion. We cherish planting, nurturing, and harvesting our crops, and sharing them with our community.
Thank you for supporting our farm and family!
~Mitch, Lindsey, Ellie, Ben, Jon, Mary-Jo & Nathan Visser
Rooted in History, Growing for Tomorrow
Old photographs tell stories that words often cannot—revealing the deep farming traditions woven through our family’s history. These cherished images remind us of the generations who have worked this soil before us, creating a legacy that has beaten remarkable odds. Today, only 3% of farms survive beyond the fourth generation. Thanks to our ancestors’ dedication and our loyal customers’ support, we’re proudly raising our children as the sixth generation of farmers on this special land.
The VanderZwaag family first settled here after the Civil War, when Bartelt VanderZwaag likely used his military earnings to purchase the property on 120th Avenue in the small community of Crisp, Michigan.
Though our farm has evolved over the decades, its heart remains the same. The original farmhouse still stands, connecting us to our beginnings. While the first barn was lost to fire, its 1899 replacement continues to serve us daily—no longer housing cattle and hay, but now containing our modern coolers and cold storage facilities.
Throughout the years, this land has nurtured cattle, hogs, soybeans, wheat, hay, corn, and pickles. For a time, it even operated as a dairy.
In 2013, Doug, Mitch & Jon Visser established Crisp Country Acres with a straightforward mission: connecting families with fresh, delicious, and trustworthy produce.
What Makes Us Different?
We don’t simply grow food—we grow HEALTHY food.
We’re committed to producing vegetables and fruits that burst with both flavor and nutrients. While we embrace many sustainable practices, regenerative farming stands at the forefront of our priorities.
Our goal is twofold: delivering produce that not only delights your taste buds but also provides the essential nutrients your family needs, all while nurturing our land so that our family can continue this farming tradition for another 150 years and beyond.