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• 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

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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)

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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.

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

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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!

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

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Tea Party at the Farm: April 14, 6:30pm – 8pm

A fun night at Crisp Country Acres awaits! 🫖

For $20/person, come enjoy a cozy tea party with snacks and good company, then decorate a picture frame to remember the day.

All ages welcome — bring your people and make a memory!

Get your tickets here: Tea Party at the Farm – Crisp Country Acres

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Craft Night at the Farm

$20.00

Greenhouse Tour – March 7, 2026

$12.00

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• People who love our farm and want to support local farmers.

• If you want to support our farm financially before the main season starts.

• If you plan to shop from us regularly during the season, but don’t want the weekly subscription commitment.

If you’ve been thinking about joining (or reloading your card), this is the perfect time.

Get the form HERE and mail the form and check to 12251 Tyler Street, Holland, MI 49424 or you can give it to us in person at a market.

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• DATE:  February 26, 2026.  7pm – 8:30pm.
• ADDRESS: Crisp Farm Store – 5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424.

Tickets are limited – get yours today!

Get your tickets HERE.

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Ok, anyone else wondering if this snow is ever going to stop?!?  

 

I am writing this on Monday, January 26.  Everything is white, lake affect snow is in full force.  It’s beautiful, I really don’t mind the snow – except for driving, that is not so much fun. 🙂

 

I felt like we needed a reminder that spring and summer are really coming.

So, enjoy a little photo tour of the fields last summer – plus a few photos from the greenhouse this past week.  Spring IS coming!

 

If you need a taste of spring – we are harvesting some beautiful salad greens right now! Come and shop with us:

• Crisp Farm Store: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.
• Muskegon Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am – 1pm.
• Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am – 1pm.

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Here we are — a new year, and all that resolution talk has started. 

 

I loved the advice I heard on one of my favorite podcasts recently. (Any other Dr. John Delony show fans out there?)

 

Instead of making resolutions that usually fade by February, he suggests something different: decide who you’re going to be this year. It’s not about hitting a number or checking off a goal — it’s about the kind of person you want to show up as.

A few examples that really stuck with me:

• I’m someone who takes care of my body.
That means moving regularly, eating good food, and getting enough rest — not just saying “I’m going to lose weight.”

• I’m someone who loves people well.
That might mean doing one thoughtful thing for someone else each week — a call, a note, a small favor — because love isn’t just a feeling, it’s an action.

• I’m someone who follows through.
Not just starting things, but finishing the ones that matter. Who we become is shaped by the small choices we make day after day.

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Crisp Farm Store – 5888 120th Ave, Holland

• Monday & Tuesday, 8am – 6pm.
• Wednesday, 8am – 4pm.
• Thursday, Closed.
• Friday, 8am – 6pm.
• Saturday, 8am – 5pm.

Kalamazoo Farmers Market – 1204 Bank Street, Kalamazoo

• Saturday, 8am – 1pm.

Muskegon Farmers Market

• Closed this Saturday, open again January 10.

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The greenhouses are filled with greens, the cold storage are stocked with root veggies and we are even harvesting in the field yet.  Check out this video of them harvesting brussels last week.

Even though the weather is chilly, our market tables will be full of everything you need to brighten up your meals this winter.

• Kalamazoo Farmers Market: Saturday’s, 8am – 1pm. **We are not moving this year!  Staying right on Bank Street.
• Muskegon Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am – 1pm.
• Crisp Farm Store: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm & Saturday, 8am – 5pm.

PS – Need some gift ideas for that hard to shop for person?  Check out our online store.

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Through our subscription box (CSA), you receive a box of locally grown produce — weekly, every other week, or once a month — depending on what works for your household.
Each box is completely customizable: before delivery you’ll receive an email, listing what’s planned for the week, and you can swap out items you don’t want — for example, replacing a bag of carrots with extra apples. You can also add extra items from a selection of farm produce and goods from partnering local businesses.

Flexible & Convenient:

• Going out of town? No problem — you can pause (put on hold) your share at any time without being charged.
• Payment is handled automatically: your card is kept on file and charged each time you receive a box.
• Pick up is available at Bronson!  Pick up at the Terrace Café on Thursday’s, 2pm – 6pm.

Subscription Options:

• Weekly Share — ideal for those who love fresh produce all the time.
• Every-Other-Week Share — good for smaller households or occasional users.
• Monthly Share — a lower commitment option, great for trying out the program.

Customization & What’s in the Box:

• Each Wednesday night (the week before your scheduled delivery), you’ll receive an email with what’s planned for your box. From that email (or by logging into your account), you can make swaps or add-ons.
• You have until Sunday at 10 am to customize.
• The base share price is $22.00; if you swap in items above that value, the extra will be charged to your card.
• Box contents vary by season and by what you select — there is never a “one-size-fits-all” box.

How to Sign Up: 

• Start by creating an account. HERE is the link.
• Once you have the account created you can sign up for your share.  HERE is a video showing you how to sign up.

Any questions please feel free to email lindsey@crispcountryacres.com.  THANK YOU for supporting your local farmers!

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