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

One of our newest seasonal vendors, Daniel Zatkovich, and his family Leanne, Afton, and Tom Zatkovich, will be at the  Saturday market with a variety of pasture raised meat products (including chicken, beef and eggs).  Dan’s website explains he raises animals “in a humane, ‘happy’ manner with as much opportunity as possible to express natural behavior.”  The

  “Mama Mo” owner Linda Conrad started her love of healing foods when in New York City studying the theatre arts in New York City.  There she pursued an education in macrobiotic studies, and brought her love of local, healing foods to her native Michigan.  After raising a family, Linda decided to share her favorite varieties of

Brett and Barb Seabury began farming when they came to Michigan in 1975 when Brett was hired to teach at the University of Michigan. They were not born into farm families but loved being outside and being with animals. It has always been important to them to have good quality food that is as natural as possible,