LIVE GREEN AND EAT HEALTHY BY SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET.  AT BUCHANAN FARMERS’ MARKET DURING THE SEASON YOU CAN  PURCHASE THE MOST HEALTHIEST FOODS AVAILABLE TO YOU - LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE AND FRESH ORGANIC MEAT

Vendors include:

Twin Maple Orchards – fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, with a focus on apples.  TMO has over 10 varieties of fresh picked apples.  Fruit and Veggie Farm stand located in Galien, right on the corner of Cleavland Rd. and Warren Woods Rd.  Visit Patrick Zeilbauer at the market, he is the son of Farmers’ Joe and Agnes Zeilbauer.

 

Roseland Organic Farms – Merril Clark, and son Toby Clark of Cassopolis provide the market with locally and organically raised beef and pork, and a variety of vegetables.  Burger patties, stew meat, stir fry chunks, bacon, breakfast sausage, center cut steaks and much more.  Also check out Toby’s art, and musical talents.  View website for Roseland Organic Farms.

 

Concord Ridge Fruit Farms - Terry and Tina Holloway of Walton Rd. in Niles grow a variety of tree fruits and bring vegetables, honey and apple butter to the market.  The Holloways have been with the market since the beginning and are well known producers of quality fruits in the area.  Stop and visit Terry or Tina for fresh peaches, blueberries, and apples.  

 

Richard and Jean Fortunak – fresh cut herbs, potted herbs, handmade soaps and scent jars, scent bags and coasters, fresh picked vegetables, and GREAT CONVERSATION.  Visit this retired couple and you may just learn something new.  From North Liberty Indiana.

 

Sevick Gardens – A family business, with a collection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, local Mennonite-made jams, salsas, and dressings.  Three Oaks, Michigan.

 

Grandmas Antiques – long time Buchanan resident Carla Cole has hand carved wooden bowls, from area and regional tree stumps.  Also found at her booth are Blossomland Bee Supply honey and bee products, and Carla also features local artists and craftsmen.  Her shop is located in Buchanan on fifth street.

 

Fink Family Farm of Niles – Ron Fink’s farm is off Niles-Buchanan rd. where he grows heirloom variety produce, holds canning classes, and brick oven cooking classes.  At the market Ron features spicy, bold lettuce varieties, and spinach varieties.  Ron will have fresh picked strawberries and raspberries (everbearing) until the first frost!

 

Traci Smith – Watkins Products – Organic oils for baking, or seasoning; essential oils for scents and body products; organic and earth-friendly cleaning products; and more.  Pick something up at the market, or make an order with Niles resident and Watkins rep. Traci Smith.

 

Gibs Goods – Mandy Cook – Original Recipe hand mixed and poured SOAPS.  Mandy’s unique recipes result in great aromatic soaps, good for the whole body.  Try mint varieties for facial cleansers, or try her beer soaps and salt soaps.  Gibs Goods of Chicago Rd. in Niles also has homegrown produce including eggplant and green peppers.

 

BREADSMITH – of state rd. 23 in South Bend, Indiana.  Breadsmith has a variety of very, very, very fresh baked breads, muffins, scones, bear claws, and even dough bones for dogs.  The bread has not artificial flavorings or preservatives. View website for Breadsmith.

 

Custom Glass Design with Darlene Dillenbeck – original stained glass pieces or custom personal design.  Also, stained glass jewelry, animal pendants and agate necklaces.  Darlene is from Stevensville.

 

Native Naturals of Galien  - Tami Lund has original recipe, hand poured triple scented soy candles.  On a breezy day you can smell them all over the market.  Tami also has native American art and odds and ends from her store in downtown Galien.

 

Country Boy Quality Knives  - Donnie and Kaye Scoggin of Buchanan have collectors knives and swords, hunters pocket knives and great gift ideas.  Also, they feature homemade garden solar lights.  Great for lighting up your deck, back porch or yard paths in a natural way!

 

Diane Follmer and Molly Ogrin – knitted kitchen towels, wash cloths and scrubbers; towel sets, hats, blankets and quilts.  Molly and Diane are friends from Niles.

 

Lane Family Produce and Crafts – Phil and Kathy Lane of Buchanan have homegrown potatoes, peppers, squash and more.  They also have homemade bean bags and craft items.  The Lane Family Potatoes come highly recommended!

 

Kaliecoes jewelry and beads – Three generations, Carole, Kandy, and Christine, of jewelry makers and beaders.  Here you can find intricate beaded pieces, and uniquely created WEARABLE ART.  These ladies are from South Bend, Indiana.

Also find throughout the month Tupperware AND John Ondreski with handmade rustic furniture, and perhaps a visiting vendor with great pieces to offer.