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Hey!

Question for you…

How is your Christmas shopping going?

Do you have any of those hard to shop for people on your list?

We have a suggestion for you.

Order some gift cards they can use at the farm! 

Everyone needs to eat, why not give them the gift of local food?

At the farm store we have all kinds of veggies, meats, baked goods, coffee, maple syrup, honey, even hand-crafted wooden toys!

Order the gift cards online HERE. I will mail them out to you the next business day, or you can pick them up at the farm.

Have fun shopping!

– Lindsey

PS – The winter farmers markets are OPEN!  Get the complete list of where you can find us here.

The winter market season has started!

Here is where you can find us:

• Muskegon Farmers Market:  Saturday, 8am – 1pm.   Address: 242 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440.
• Kalamazoo Winter Market: Saturday, 8am – 1pm.  Address: 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.
• Market at the Farm:  Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.  Address:  5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424.

We will have all of the veggies ready for you.  See you soon!

Getting ready for Thanksgiving?  So are we!

We have been deciding what we are going to cook.

Making our grocery lists.

Most of all, we are thinking about all of the things we are thankful for.  You all definitely make the list!

We are so thankful for all of the support that you show to our farm and family.  We could not do this without you!

We are having a customer appreciation sale this Saturday, November 18. 

Buy 6 produce baskets & get 1 free!

Brussel sprouts, onions, carrots, potatoes, cranberries and so much more will be waiting for you!

Here is where you can find us:

• Kalamazoo Farmers Market
• Market at the Farm
• Muskegon Farmers Market

Thank you so much for all of your support this season.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

I’ll cut right to the chase.

Groceries are crazy expensive right now.  We are taking orders for our stock up & SAVE sale.

This is the time of year that people stop shopping at the farmers markets.

You don’t need to!

With this sale we want to show you:

– You can shop at the farmers market year-round so that you can eat good food 365 days a year.
– Food fresh from the farm tastes better and has more nutritional value which means that you can feel good about what you are feeding your family.
– Shopping local is affordable.  When you shop local your hard-earned money stays right in your community.

That is what we call a win, win, WIN!

So, here is what we are offering:

• 5lb Yukon Gold Potatoes
• 5lb Red Skin Potatoes
• 3lb Yellow Onions
• 5lb Apples
• 10lb Carrots
• 2 Fall Squash

That’s 32lbs of food for $30!

We will include recipe ideas to help you use the veggies and storage instructions, so you don’t waste anything.

Order by November 8 to pick up on November 11.

Ok, don’t waste any time, Order Now!

PS – Want to stock your freezer too?  We are offering 10lbs of ground beef for $60.  This deal is limited, so order today!

The past month has been crazy busy.  Between work, all of the school activities and drivers training (I am still in a bit of denial that my daughter is driving.) –   easy meals that I can prep ahead have been a must.

Here are a few of the go-to recipes that I have used:

Chicken Noodle Soup

1. Place the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and parsley in a crock pot. Pour the chicken broth over the top. (I have also added potatoes and cabbage)
2. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
3. Add the egg noodles.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, then serve.

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 package pie crust
• 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup
• 1 10-ounce can cream of potato soup
• 1 can of chicken or 1lb cooked chicken
• 1lb or so of cooked veggies. (I use carrot, celery, beans & potatoes)
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix chicken, milk, vegetables, soup, salt & pepper. Pour into pie crest and to with cheese.  Cover with top crust.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min – 1 hour.   I love that I can make this in the morning put in the fridge, then bake when I get home.

Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash – peeled, seeded & cut into 1 inch cubes.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Toss squash with olive oil in large bowl. Season with salt.
3. Arrange coated squash on baking sheet.
4. Roast in oven until squash is tender and lightly brown. About 25 – 30 minutes.

Crockpot Sausage, Beans & Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1- pound smoked sausage or Italian sausage
• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 5-6 medium potatoes
• 1 tablespoons seasoned salt
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth

Hello!

The predicted weather for Saturday is not looking great.

We have decided to RESCHEDULE the Fall Harvest Fest.

It is now scheduled for Saturday, October 21.  It will still be from 10am – 1pm.

Find out all of the details and RSVP here.

Any questions please let us know.

Thank you so much for your understanding.  We look forward to seeing you on the 21st!

– Lindsey

That’s right!

Fill a bag of fall squash for just $12!

This is a great way to stock up on your favorites and maybe try a new one.

We grow 7 varieties of fall squash:

Acorn
Ambercup
Buttercup
Butternut
Delicata
Spaghetti
Sweet Dumpling

Have not heard of some of those varieties?  Check out this post.  It explains what each one tastes like and the best way to enjoy them.

Here is the fall market schedule:

• Muskegon Farmers Market:  Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8am – 2pm.
• Market at the Farm:  Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.
• Kalamazoo Farmers Market on Saturday’s from 7am – 2pm.

Thank you so much for your support. We look forward to seeing you soon!

-Lindsey

PS – Get tickets for our haunted nights HERE.

Tickets are now available for Haunted Nights at the farm!

Date: October 7 & October 21

Time: 7pm – 9pm. * Last entrance will be at 8:30pm.

Location: 5888 120th Ave, Holland MI 49424.

Cost: $12.00/Person.  Donuts & Cider will be available for purchase.  Get Tickets HERE.

What to expect?  Be prepared to be scared! Actors will be jumping out and scaring you in the corn maze.  Then you can take a spooky wagon ride in the dark!

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Take the kids out and have them learn how to pull their own carrots or get lost in the corn.  Watch for the birds in the field and see the wildflowers that grow. Just enjoy some of the simple pleasures of the farm.

U-Pick Carrots:

• Pull your own carrots!  $1.00/lb.
• U-Pick hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.
• Please bring your own pail.
• Stop in at the market when you arrive to check in & get directions to the field.

Haunted Nights: 

• Come out and enjoy this night event at the farm!  Visit the corn maze where scare actors will have some surprises for you.  Then go on a wagon ride in the dark in the field.
• October 7 & 21, 7 – 9pm.
• $12.00/person.

Fall Fest:

• Enjoy this family fun event at the farm!  Includes a walk through the corn maze, a wagon ride in the field where you will be able to pull your own carrot. Fun games and face painting for the entire family!
• October 14, 10am – 1pm.
• $5.00/person or $20/family.

Corn Maze:

• This fun 2-acre corn maze is perfect for your family!  It also includes a scavenger hunt.
• Open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm & Saturday, 8am – 4pm.
• $3.00/person.