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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 suppose to be sweet. (The bagged “baby” carrots in the store do NOT taste like carrots!) Tomatoes are suppose 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!

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

I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to one of the hidden gems of our farm: celery root. Celery root is an incredibly versatile and nutritious vegetable that often goes unnoticed. With its mild celery flavor and a hint of nuttiness, it can add depth and richness...

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup celery root, peeled & chopped 1 garlic cloved, minced 4 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt pepper to taste 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp paprika 8...

Cut the 1,500-Mile Journey: Get your produce fresh from your local farmer!

I was listening to a podcast this past week and heard a surprising statistic: The average piece of produce travels over 1,500 miles from farm to grocery store.  That is an average of 7 – 10 days from the farm to the grocery store. That's a long journey, and...

Celebrate the Season with Crisp Country Acres Farm Events!

We are excited to invite you to our holiday farm events! Live Nativity & Winter Wagon Ride: December 6 & December 13, 5 - 7pm. Experience the joy of Christmas with our Live Nativity scene in the animal barn. Then, hop on a winter wagon ride to the decorated...

See you at the markets!

It is opening weekend for the winter farmers markets! Yes, you read that right. You CAN get local food during the winter months! Here is our winter market schedule: Kalamazoo Winter Market:  936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo.  Open on Saturday's, 8am - 1pm. Muskegon Farmers...

Customer Appreciation Sale

Customer Appreciation Sale happening at the markets this Saturday, November 23. Purchase 6 produce baskets, get 1 free!  Just in time to stock up before Thanksgiving. Here is where you can find us: Kalamazoo Farmers Market: 8am - 1pm. Muskegon Farmers Market: 8am -...

Don’t Miss Out! Customize Your Own Farm-Fresh Gift Bags for the Holidays!

Can you believe it? Christmas is just 34 days away! As the holiday season quickly approaches, we're excited to help you create personalized gift bags filled with an assortment of fresh, locally sourced foods from our farm. Imagine the joy on your loved ones' faces...

Yes! The farmers markets are open year round.

t is definitely feeling more like winter the last few days.  The cloudy skies and cool days are here to stay.  But that does not mean that the fresh produce stops! The farmers markets are open YEAR ROUND! Here is the market schedule: Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Open 8am...

One thing we want you to know.

Several years ago, we had a dream: to farm year-round. Back then, we could only sell produce from May to November. For the remaining four months, we had to find other work to supplement our income, causing significant stress. Determined to sell produce year-round, we...

Our most requested fall recipe!

I get the most requests for this recipe this time of year. It's Nantucket Pie! It features local cranberries that you can pick up at the market. Here is the recipe: 2 1/2 cup cranberries in the bottom of a buttered deep pie dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over the...

Winter Produce Guide

Have you tried purple cauliflower?

It's cauliflower season!  We are growing 4 varieties this fall:  white, orange, green & purple. I don't think that there is a huge taste difference between the 4, but the best part is that they keep their colors when cooking. Give this roasted cauliflower recipe a...

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

1. Heat oven to 400 F. Cut eight 2½ inch circles from one sheet of frozen puff pastry (thawed) and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with 1 large egg (beaten) and top each with I sprig dill, pressing to adhere. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 10 to 13...

Your Fall Squash Guide

We often get asked at market about the fall squash.  Everyone knows what butternut is, but what about the others?  What do they taste like?  Can you cook them the same? This fall squash guide will make you feel confident enough to try them all and enjoy everything...

Visit the farm on September 14!

Just wanted to write a quick note and remind you that Fall Fest is happening at the farm this Saturday! Here are all the details: September 14, 2024 | 10am - 1pm. Tickets cost $5/person or $20/family. Snacks will be available for purchase. Please enter in the north...

Visit the Farm this Fall!

Fall Events at the Farm We would love to have you out to the farm this fall!  Check out all of the activities we have planned. U-Pick Days:  Pick your own potatoes & tomatoes! U-Pick Red Skin & Yukon Gold Potatoes - $1.00/lb. U-Pick Slicing Tomatoes -...

Pick your own potatoes!

You have probably visited a farm to pick your own strawberries before, but have you ever picked your own potatoes? We are SO excited to welcome you out to the farm this weekend to dig your own potatoes!  Come and experience the joy of digging your own fresh, delicious...

Now is the time to preserve tomatoes!

Planning to preserve any tomatoes this season? NOW is the time!  The tomato plants are full of beautiful ripe tomatoes. Spend some time making your salsa now so you can enjoy a taste of summer during those cold winter months! We have all of the veggies you will...

Come & meet the animals!

We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of our brand-new Animal Petting Barn at Crisp Country Acres!  Event Details: Date: August 12 - 17, 2024.  We will be celebrating all week! Time: Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm & Saturday, 8am - 5pm. Location: 5888...

Green Bean Sale

Just a quick note to let you know that the green beans are looking great this week and so we are offering a sale this weekend only! Purchase 10lbs of green beans for $20.  Enjoy a taste of summer this winter.  Preserve some green beans now to enjoy during the cold...

The new playground is ready for you to come and play!

Good Morning! The playground at the farm is OPEN!  Jon has done a great job designing and building the playground. We can’t wait for you to come and check it out.  The playground will be open the same hours as the market. The Market at the Farm’s hours are:  Monday -...

Free Veggie Day

Good Morning! It's a new season and it's time to make room for the new potato crop. Our last free veggie day was so much fun and so we are holding another one, giving away red skin potatoes. Check out all of the details: When: July 12, 2024. 1pm - 6pm. Where: Crisp...

Add this veggie to your chocolate cake

Can you guess what veggie makes the most delicious chocolate cake? It's zucchini! We made this recipe a few years ago and it has been a favorite ever since.  Its moist, delicious and you can't even tell that there is zucchini in it. 🙂 Here is the recipe. It's...

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups shredded zucchini Chocolate Frosting Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping...

We get this question a lot this time of year…

"What is a New Potato?" We get asked that a lot this time of year. Let's talk about it! New potatoes are dug while the plants are still green. These potatoes are very tender and have a delicious mild flavor. The early potatoes are harvested by hand to make sure that...

Don’t miss out!

Don't miss out on the strawberry season! It goes by so fast.  Now is the time to enjoy some fresh Michigan berries. Whether you want pre-picked berries or would like to enjoy some time in the field, picking your own, we have you covered. Here are the details:...

Pick your own strawberries at the farm!

Are you ready for a fun adventure? Look no further than our strawberry fields! At the farm, we invite you to experience the joy of U-Pick Strawberries. Whether you’re a seasoned berry picker or a first-timer, there’s something magical about wandering through the rows...

Watch your food grow!

Have you all seen that meme that is going around? It's Maycember!  Busy like December, but no presents.   School events, graduation parties, end of the school year fun.  It's definitely a busy month. It made me laugh.  It has been crazy busy at the farm, but with this...

Asparagus is ready!

That's right!  Asparagus is ready! We will be making this roasted asparagus recipe tonight. What will you be making with your first bunch? See you soon! PS - Need to know where you can get your first bunch of asparagus?  Here is where you can find us this...

The Summer Farmers Markets open THIS week!

We are so excited! The summer farmers markets open this week! Here is our summer market schedule: Muskegon Farmers Market:  Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 8am - 2pm. Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Saturday, 7am - 1pm. Trufant Market: Thursday, 7am - 12pm. Market at the...

The wall of tomatoes!

Good Morning! We wanted to show you the wall of tomatoes in the greenhouse.        Pictures just don't do justice to how amazing that these tomatoes plants are.  Walking down the rows, tomatoes all around you.  It's just so cool! Now, for the exciting part.  We are...

We have an announcement

Just a quick note because we wanted to tell you some exciting news... We are adding a playground/picnic area & animal barn at the farm! We are super excited about this addition. Our goal is for you to be able to pick up your groceries and enjoy some fun at the...

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