Yummy baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and live music are just some of the great things you’ll find at farmers markets this summer.
Farmers markets are open in various cities across the state of Michigan and offer a variety of products to love. The East Lansing Farmers Market in Valley Court Park in East Lansing features live musical performances at their market every Sunday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Allen Street Farmers Market, located at the corner of Kalamazoo and Allen St. in Lansing, includes vendors with handmade soaps and fresh baked breads at their market every Wednesday from 2:30 – 7 p.m. The MSU Student Organic Farm Stand sells organically grown fruits and vegetables on Farm Lane in front of the Auditorium every Thursday from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. These are just some examples of the wonderful farmers markets to visit this summer. Others include:
Detroit Eastern Market (Detroit)
Holt Farmers Market (Holt)
Horrocks Farm Market (Lansing)
Meridian Township Farmers Market (Okemos)
Flint Farmers Market (Flint)
Most farmers markets accept the Michigan Bridge card and participate in the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program. The program allows Bridge Card recipients to receive a dollar for dollar match of up to $20 in DUFB tokens that can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Michigan.
To find a market near you, visit the Michigan Farmers Association website.
Check out this photo slideshow with pictures from farmers markets in Michigan!