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BUCHANAN FARMERS’ MARKET
SUSTAINING OUR LANDSCAPE
SATURDAY JULY 31STThe Buchanan Farmers’ Market features local passion. Find the highlights of our agriculture and forests Downtown Buchanan every Saturday morning, 8 am – 1 pm, on Buchanan Common.
Specialty vendors described below are committed to providing the best quality products available in our area. Invest your money in the healthiest foods available: the fruits and vegetables, and tasty proteins, raised in our geologic atmosphere provide the seasonal nutrients our bodies need for good health. Also at the Farmers’ Market, revel in the outstanding creativity of human hands on our nature. While eating healthy, and getting to know your neighbors and farmers, realize the impact of your dollar on the great support of our local economic community.
Concord Ridge Fruit Farms – is owned by Terry and Tina Holloway and family. Located on Walton Road between Niles and Buchanan. The Holloway’s have a beautiful roadside stand throughout the week and can be found at the market on Saturdays. Specializing in orchards and fruit, the Holloway’s have fresh picked peaches and blueberries currently, as well as locally produced honey and local farm fresh eggs. Also available is an exceptional apple butter, a long family recipe. Concord Ridge Fruit Farms was the first produce vendor to attend the Farmers’ Market back in 2005.
‘Out of the Woods’ Rustic Designs – by Bill Martin of Buchanan. Bills artistic eye keeps his woodworking exciting and original. Bill hand-hewns benches, stools, and tables out of area sassafras, creating his own style, or making something to order. Bill also whittles intricate designs on creative walking sticks, and creates bird houses and other rustic entities. Visit Bill at the Farmers’ Market and purchase that sassafras bench you’ve always wanted, at a good price.
Roseland Organic Farms Beef and Pork – of Cassopolis, is a family business, ran by Merril Clark and her children. Meet Toby Clark at the Farmers’ Market and sample the certified organic beef and pork, raised organically on their farm. Roseland Organic Farms is the first beef and pork farm in Michigan to be Certified Organic. Enjoy the flavor of your favorite meats, raised without hormones, on food without pesticides. The ham steaks and burger patties come strongly recommended. Also occasionally hear Toby play live on the keyboard.
Also expect these vendors on Saturday July 31, 2010:
*This Weeks BAKE SALE – Daughters of the American Revolution - homemade treats
- Breadsmith of South Bend – fresh baked variety of breads, pastries, cookies, and more.
- Richard Fortunak of North Liberty with naturally raised potted herbs, homemade soaps and scents.
- GrandDads Kettle Corn – fresh popped cheddar, kettle, and chettle corn.
- Twin Maple Orchards of Galien with fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
- Sevick Gardens of Three Oaks features jams, jellies, and salsas canned by a Mennonite family along with fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Carol and Bill Nace of Dowagiac bring a large variety of perennials and flowers.
- Triple Z Produce of Three Oaks features fresh Swiss chard and mustard greens, along with green beans, kohlrabi, and animal birdhouses.
- Traci Smith of Niles has Watkins Products including certified organic cooking oils and household cleaners.
- Native Naturals owner Tami Lund from Galien brings hand poured triple scented Soy candles, and eclectic goods.
- Grandmas Antiques of Buchanan has hand hewn wooden bowls and Blossomland Bee Supply Products. The owner is Buchanan’s own Mayor Carla Cole.
- Fernwood Botanical Gardens of Rangeline Road is at the market with a variety of Fernwood Café baked goods and interesting plants.
- Molly Ogrin and Diane Folmer of Niles have hand knitted towels, blankets, hats, and bags.
- Kathy and Phil Lane of Buchanan have homegrown produce and plants as well as children’s crafts.
- Carole’s Wearable Art of South Bend Indiana is jewelry made by three-generations of women, Mom Carol, Daughter Kandyce, and granddaughter Kristine.
- Donnie and Kaye Scoggin of Buchanan have hand made garden solar lights and collectibles.
- Jacobsons Ranch of Buchanan has naturally raised goat meat, farm fresh eggs, pork and beef.
- Susan Griffin and Marie Hodge of Buchanan – crafts and jewelry
Cut out this Article and bring it to the market to enter in our monthly prize drawing.
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE JULY PRIZE DRAWING GIVE-AWAY!