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Fresh from Crisp Country Acres: A Holland, Michigan Farm Journal

You’re invited — Strawberry Picking Party at the farm! 🍓

Jun 11, 2026

The strawberries are ripe, the wagon is ready, and we’d love to see you!

We’re throwing not one, but TWO Strawberry Picking Parties next week and we’d love to have you join us!

Free wagon rides & U-pick strawberries

June 15 | 3pm–7pm & June 17 | 9am–12pm

5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424. Park in the back, behind the wooden barn.

Come out, bring the family, enjoy some berries, and make a memory.

Strawberry season is short — this is your chance to soak it all in!

We’ll see you in the field!

Fresh Strawberries Are Waiting for You

Jun 9, 2026

Strawberry season is here — and the fields are ready for you.

Fresh-picked quarts are waiting at the farmers markets and Crisp Farm Store (quarts are $7)

But if you want the full experience, U-Pick will open Wednesday, June 10. Stop in at the farm store when you arrive — we’ll get you set up with containers and point you to the field. U-pick berries are $3.25/lb.

U-Pick Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm. Make sure you check the social media pages before coming out for the most up to date info.
Farm Address: 5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424

However, you like your strawberries — we’ve got you covered.

🚧 Important Update: Road Closure Near the Farm

May 28, 2026

Wanted to give you a heads up that construction is scheduled to start on the corner of Port Sheldon & 120th Ave on June 1 and last 4 – 6 weeks. The corner of Port Sheldon and 120th will be closed and you will not be able to get to the farm this way.

But, there are LOTS of other options to get to us!

Put our address in your GPS: 5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424. There are lots of ways to reach us, just keep in mind that the corner of Port Sheldon & 120th will be closed.

Could you do us a favor? Tell your friends that the road may be closed, but the farm store is open and we have lots of other ways to get to us.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you at the farm!

PS – We are now picking Sugar Snap Peas! Pick up some up this weekend! Find us at the Muskegon Farmers Market, Kalamazoo Farmers Market & Crisp Farm Store (5888 120th Ave, Holland)

Party on the Playground

May 21, 2026

Spring is here, lets celebrate!

Come visit our friendly animals, spend time playing on the playground, plant a lettuce pot.

Then enjoy a delicious meal from ZomBurgers.

It’s a perfect day to bring family and friends together, soak up the spring sunshine, and create wonderful memories.

This is a free event. We can’t wait to see you there!

How to Freeze Asparagus (So It Actually Tastes Good Later)

May 7, 2026

Asparagus season is short. Like, blink-and-you-miss-it short. If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of winter wishing you had just one more pound of fresh asparagus, this post is for you.

The good news? Freezing asparagus is easier than you think, and when you do it right, it holds up beautifully. Here’s exactly how we’d do it.

What You’ll Need

Fresh asparagus
A large pot of boiling water
A big bowl of ice water
A colander
Freezer bags or vacuum seal bags
A sharpie for labeling (don’t skip this — January you will thank you)

Step 1: Wash and Trim

Give your asparagus a good rinse under cold water. Then snap or cut off the woody ends — you’ll know where to cut because the stalk will naturally snap at the right spot.

Step 2: Blanch It

This is the step people skip, and it’s the reason their frozen asparagus turns to mush. Don’t skip it.

Blanching stops the enzymes that break down flavor and texture over time. Drop your asparagus into a pot of boiling water for 2–3 minutes depending on thickness. Thin stalks are closer to 2 minutes, thick stalks closer to 3.

Step 3: Ice Bath — Fast

The second your timer goes off, pull the asparagus out and plunge it straight into ice water. This stops the cooking immediately and keeps that bright green color intact. Leave it in the ice bath for the same amount of time you blanched it.

Step 4: Dry It Well

Spread your asparagus out on a clean towel and pat it dry. Extra moisture means ice crystals, and ice crystals mean soggy asparagus. Take a few extra minutes here — it’s worth it.

Step 5: Pack and Freeze

Lay your dried asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and pop it in the freezer for an hour or two. This “flash freeze” keeps the spears from clumping together into one giant asparagus brick. Once frozen, transfer to your freezer bags, squeeze out as much air as possible, label with the date, and you’re done.

Properly frozen asparagus will keep well for 8–12 months.

How to Use It Later

No need to thaw — just toss it straight from the freezer into soups, stir fries, egg dishes, or roast it in the oven. It won’t be identical to fresh, but it’ll be so much better than anything from the grocery store freezer aisle.

Summer markets begin this week!

Apr 28, 2026

Summer market season is HERE, and we are so excited to kick things off!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported us through the winter markets — your loyalty truly means the world to our family and keeps us going through those cold mornings. We love seeing you each week!

Now the days are longer, the fields are waking up, and it’s time to spread the love to all of our summer market friends too.

Starting in May, you can find us at more locations and more days than ever! Here’s where we’ll be:

Muskegon Farmers Market — Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 8am–2pm
Kalamazoo Farmers Market — Saturday, 7am–1pm
Crisp Farm Store — Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm & Saturday, 8am–5pm

More days, more hours, more fresh-from-the-farm goodness. We hope to see you soon!

Ready to plant your garden?

Apr 25, 2026

I know, I know. With this warm weather you are thinking about planting your gardens. But the weather can still turn cold and so we are keeping the plants warm and safe in the greenhouse. The plant wagon will be out in May!

What do we have planted for you?

Beans (Green & Yellow), Sugar Snap Peas, Tomatoes (Regular, Heirloom, Roma, Grape & Cherry), Peppers (Sweet Bell), Basil, Parsley, Dill, Cilantro, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Pickles, Cucumbers, Celery, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale & Lettuce (Green, Red & Romaine).

For now, map out your gardens and make a plan. Planting time will be coming soon!

Asparagus is ready!

Apr 18, 2026

Big news coming from the farm today!

The first asparagus of the season was harvested this morning!

It’s about 2 weeks early this year and we are so excited.

Here is where you can pick up a bunch or 2 on Saturday:

Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am – 1pm.
Muskegon Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am – 2pm.
Crisp Farm Store (5888 120th Ave, Holland): Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.

We will also have the first rhubarb of the season plus cherry tomatoes, salad greens & more!

Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Attention: Kalamazoo Farmers Market Customers!

Apr 13, 2026

A few changes that we wanted to make sure you knew about:

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to the crew at PFC for all of the dedication they have shown to the market. They have taken us through 2020 challenges, the market move and all of the construction. They have done an incredible job and we have loved working with them.

The last Saturday that PFC will be running the market is April 25, 2026. All of the PFC tokens, bike benefits and market bucks will need to be used by April 25. We will not be able to accept them after that date.

We welcome the Gamsho Group as the new market operators! Make sure you follow the NEW Kalamazoo Farmers Market social pages for all of the updates for the summer market! You can find them at @Kzoo Farm Market.

We are looking forward to a FANTASTIC farmers market season!

Fresh from the Farm & Ready for You This Week 🌱

Mar 27, 2026

Spring is in the air and the markets are stocked — we’d love to see you this week!

Here’s where you can find us:

Kalamazoo Farmers Market | 8am – 1pm
Muskegon Farmers Market | 8am – 2pm
Crisp Farm Store | 5888 120th Ave, Holland – Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm | Saturday: 8am–5pm

We’re bringing a great variety of spring veggies, including: Radishes, salad mix, lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, kale, green onions, celery, microgreens, potatoes, onions, leek, apples, turnips, celery root, beets, carrots, eggs, honey, and maple syrup.

See you soon!