Market Updates

Duane Bordine is no stranger to farming – he started out at 16, at his family’s farm in Canton, which has been in operation since 1836.  Back in his youth, Duane’s family farm consisted of sweet corn, which they sold at markets and at Kroger, and grew to a larger commercial operation.  Duane moved to […]

Pregitzer Farm Market started as a roadside stand in 1996 when Wade thought he’d grow and sell a few pumpkins.  The following year sweet corn and watermelons were added, which  was a big hit.  This led to more items being grown in the following years and a very busy roadside stand! In 2003 the Pregitzer family moved

Bill and Margaret Stech support the family farm started by George Merkel in 1981, and have built a strong farming and greenhouse operation. Their season starts early with asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries. The remainder of their produce comes in late July to early August and ends with brussel sprouts that are still available in December. They

Tantre Farm is a certified organic farm about 20 miles west of Chelsea, and has been in operation since 1993.  Over 20 years, the farm has gathered a following through its farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture, summer internships, Farm-To-School program and relationships with local restaurants.  The mission of Tantre Fam is “to produce and distribute

Kapnick Orchards has been a family owned business for many years. It was founded in 1958 by Robert and Gertrude Kapnick and Charles and Janice Kapnick. The farm market, near Tecumseh, was first opened in 1961. Currently the market is operated by Sharon and Bruce Shaffer and Scott Robertello, who purchased the farm from Janice

Ruhligs is a small family farm in Dexter. The tradition started with the Ruhligs’ grandparents growing fruits and vegetables, and the start of a new family farm in 2001. Daughters Janelle and Danielle grow gladiolas and a wide variety of vegetables as well, supporting their parents business. Sweet corn and tomatoes our the most popular products, though they have spinach, herbs and

Back Forty Acres is a family-owned farming venture whose vision is to produce good tasting meat and poultry products for the local community, raised naturally – on pasture and with natural feeds – humanely – done in a sustainable fashion. Simple as that! According to Kevin and DeAnn Doll’s website, their animal feed has no

  This week we’re featuring one of the veteran vendors at the Chelsea Farmers Market, Heim Gardens.  Anyone who’s visited Chelsea is welcomed by their location at 1445 S. Main St., and the Heim family has been doing business in this community at area farmers market for over 30 years!  Kevin Heim is a seasonal