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Fresh from Crisp Country Acres: A Holland, Michigan Farm JournalSupport local & eat well: CSA enrollment now open
- At our farm in Holland (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Saturday)
- At local farmers markets or partner sites (e.g. Muskegon Farmers Market, Kalamazoo Farmers Market)
6 Fall Activities Waiting for You at the Farm
Glow Night
- Navigate our corn maze in the dark – Experience the thrill of finding your way through our maze in the darkness, guided only by the soft glow of your light sticks. The corn maze is just under a half mile – perfect for kids (and adults!) of all ages!
- Evening animal feeding – Help our farm friends settle in for the night by giving them their bedtime snacks with special mini feed cups
- Nighttime wagon ride – Take a ride through our Halloween-decorated woods under the starlit sky
- Glow sticks will be provided!
- When: Saturday, September 27th, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Crisp Country Acres – 5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424
Fall Fest is September 20
- Wagon rides around the farm and in the woods.
- Give our fudge a try with fudge samples.
- Spend some time in the playground and animal barn.
- Vote for your favorite straw bale.
- Fun games for the entire family.
- The corn maze will be open – $3.00/person.
Let’s talk about fall squash!
- Roasting: Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, roast cut-side down at 400°F for 45-60 minutes
- Soup: Perfect for creamy butternut squash soup – roast first, then puree with broth
- Cubing: Peel and cube for roasted vegetables, risottos, or grain bowls
- Stuffing: Cut off top, scoop out seeds, stuff with rice, nuts, and herbs
- Roasting: Cut into wedges, roast at 425°F for 30-40 minutes
- Mashing: Steam or roast, then mash as a side dish with butter and herbs
- Roasting whole: Pierce skin, roast at 350°F for 60-90 minutes until tender
- Baking: Cut into rings, remove seeds, bake with a drizzle of maple syrup
- Puree: Perfect for pies, muffins, and other baked goods
- Classic method: Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, roast cut-side down at 400°F for 40-50 minutes
- Microwave: Pierce whole squash, microwave 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through
- Use as pasta substitute: Scrape out strands with a fork, toss with marinara, pesto, or butter and herbs
- Roasted rings: Slice into half-moons, remove seeds, roast at 425°F for 20-25 minutes
- Stuffed: Cut in half lengthwise, stuff with quinoa, cranberries, and nuts
- Pan-fried: Slice thin and sauté as a side dish
- Whole roasted: Pierce skin, roast at 350°F for 45-60 minutes
- Stuffed individual portions: Cut off top, scoop out seeds, stuff with wild rice mixture
- Halved and baked: Cut in half, scoop out seeds, bake with butter and cinnamon
- Mashed: Steam or roast until tender, then mash with butter, salt, and pepper
- Roasted wedges: Cut into wedges, roast at 400°F for 35-45 minutes
- Soup base: Use as a creamy soup base – naturally thick without cream
The bales are decorated – now YOU pick the winner!
This past weekend was so fun having families out decorating the round bales. The creativity blew me away – they all look absolutely fantastic!
Tomato Season = Perfect Salsa Time!
Hope you’re doing well! With tomatoes at their absolute peak right now, I couldn’t resist sharing this incredibly simple and fresh salsa recipe. There’s nothing quite like the flavor of ripe, in-season tomatoes – they’re so juicy and flavorful that they practically make the salsa themselves.
- 4-5 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Market at the Farm (5888 120th Ave, Holland): Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.
- Muskegon Farmers Market: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 8am – 2pm.
- Kalamazoo Farmers Market: 7am – 1pm.
Psst… Want to Know a Tomato Secret?
With tomato season in full swing, now’s the perfect time to preserve that fresh flavor for the months ahead! Freezing tomatoes is so easy and a great way to enjoy summer’s bounty year-round.
- Wash your tomatoes thoroughly.
- Remove the core.
- Cut a small “X” on the bottom of each tomato.
- Place them in freezer bags and freeze.
- Muskegon Farmers Market: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday | 8am – 2pm.
- Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Saturday | 7am – 1pm.
- Market at the Farm (5888 120th Ave, Holland): Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.
Where does food really come from? Find out in our fields!
The summer harvest is in full swing, and our u-pick fields are bursting with fresh vegetables ready for your family to discover! There’s something truly special about letting kids experience where their food really comes from – not from grocery store shelves, but straight from the earth.
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Yellow Beans
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Grape Tomatoes
- Roma Tomatoes
- Regular Tomatoes
