Michigan State University Extension
Ag Econ Bulletins - AE089401
08/28/97

Sustainable Food and Farming Systems Directory of Michigan Expertise




This directory is designed to help identify and promote     
information sharing among Michigan organizations,           
institutions and individuals involved in sustainable food   
and farming systems.  Information is available on these     
topics and more is being developed all the time.            
But the information is often difficult to find because much 
of it  exists in peoples minds or in hard-to-find           
materials.  This directory includes information about       
several organizations serving the entire state and a        
county-by-county listing of individuals and organizations   
involved in sustainable food and farming systems.           


  Any listing of sustainable agriculture resources is       
certain to be incomplete.  This first Michigan effort is no 
exception.  This  directory is just a snapshot.  We know    
there are many others who should be included.  In the back  
of the directory is a form for updating current entries and 
for submitting new ones.  We hope to make this information  
available electronically via the Internet and to publish    
future printed editions.                                    


This directory was developed as part of a grant funded by   
the W.K. Kellogg Foundation through its Integrated Farming  
Systems Initiative.  The directory project team consisted   
of Christine Lietzau, Michigan Department of Agriculture,   
chair; Merrill Clark, organic producer;  Richard Harwood,   
Michigan State University; Kenneth Dahlberg, Western        
Michigan University; and Harlan Ritchie, Michigan State     
University.                                                 


Directory of Michigan Expertise                             


Contents                                                    
Integrated Food and Farming Systems                         
(Sustainable Agriculture)............................3      
Michigan State University............................3      
Western Michigan University..........................3      
Michigan State University Extension..................4      
Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association........4      
Community-supported Agriculture .....................4      
Organic Farming in Michigan .........................5      
Alcona County .......................................6      
Alger County ........................................6      
Allegan County ......................................6      
Alpena County .......................................6      
Antrim County .......................................6      
Arenac County .......................................6      
Baraga County .......................................6      
Barry County ........................................6 - 7  
Bay County ..........................................7      
Benzie County .......................................7      
Berrien County ......................................7- 8   
Branch County .......................................8      
Calhoun County ......................................8      
Cass County .........................................8      
Charlevoix County ...................................8      
Cheboygan County ....................................8      
Chippewa County .....................................9      
Clare County ........................................9      
Clinton County ......................................9      
Crawford County .....................................9      
Delta County ........................................9      
Dickinson County ....................................9      
Eaton County ........................................9- 10  
Emmet County ........................................10     
Genesee County ......................................10     
Gladwin County ......................................10- 11 
Gogebic County ......................................11     
Grand Traverse County ...............................11     
Gratiot County ......................................11     
Hillsdale County ....................................11     
Houghton County .....................................11- 12 
Huron County ........................................12     
Ingham County .......................................12- 13 
Ionia County ........................................13- 14 
Iosco County ........................................14     
Iron County .........................................14     
Isabella County .....................................14     
Jackson County ......................................14     
Kalamazoo County ....................................14- 15 
Kalkaska County .....................................15     
Kent County .........................................15- 16 
Keweenaw County .....................................16     
Lake County .........................................16     
Lapeer County .......................................16     
Leelanau County .....................................16- 17 
Lenawee County ......................................17     
Livingston County ...................................17     
Luce County .........................................17     
Mackinac County .....................................17     
Macomb County........................................18     
Manistee County......................................18     
Marquette County ....................................18     
Mason County ........................................18     
Mecosta County ......................................18     
Menominee County ....................................18     
Midland County ......................................18     
Missaukee County.....................................18     
Monroe County .......................................18- 19 
Montcalm County .....................................19     
Montmorency County ..................................19     
Muskegon County .....................................19     
Newaygo County ......................................19     
Oakland County ......................................19- 20 
Oceana County .......................................20     
Ogemaw County .......................................20     
Ontonagon County ....................................20     
Osceola County ......................................20     
Oscoda County .......................................20     
Otsego County .......................................20     
Ottawa County .......................................20     
Presque Isle County .................................21     
Roscommon County ....................................21     
Saginaw County ......................................21     
Sanilac County ......................................21- 22 
St. Clair County ....................................22- 23 
St. Joseph County ...................................23     
Schoolcraft County ..................................23     
Shiawassee County ...................................23     
Tuscola County ......................................23- 24 
Van Buren County ....................................24     
Washtenaw County ....................................25- 26 
Wayne County ........................................26     
Wexford County ......................................26     
Out of State ........................................26     
Nomination Form..................................... 27     


INTEGRATED FOOD AND FARMING SYSTEMS (SUSTAINABLE            
AGRICULTURE)                                                


Michigan agriculture is rapidly moving toward what many     
call "sustainable".  There is widespread agreement that     
sustainable agriculture must be increasingly productive,    
producing wholesome food at competitive prices; that it     
must have reduced impact on the air, surface water and      
groundwater; and that it must be socially acceptable within 
rural communities.  At the same time, consumer demand is    
increasing for locally grown fresh food and for produce     
grown with minimal or no pesticide use.                     


These ever closer interactions between agriculture, rural   
communities, consumers and the environment call for greater 
biological, social and economic integration.  Common        
factors include the need to contain production materials    
including nutrients, crop and animal by-products, and       
pesticides  within farms and in the upper soil layers, and  
increased use and effectiveness of biologically based       
practices.  Aspects promoted by many Michigan farmers,      
scientists and groups listed in this directory include but  
are not limited to:                                         


* Promotion of local food systems, including farmers        
markets, pick-your-own and community-supported agriculture. 




* Maintenance of  soil quality (increasingly referred to as 
soil health) through aggressive use of cover crops, crop    
rotations and appropriate tillage systems.                  


* Reduction or elimination of pesticide use through         
integrated pest management and use of biological controls.  


* Adoption of livestock management systems that optimize    
the effectiveness of natural immune systems and reintegrate 
the animals into the landscape; this includes intensive     
rotational grazing.                                         


* Efficient handling of organic wastes, including use of    
compost.                                                    


* Field-level management of nutrients for efficient         
recycling and for containment.                              


Various organizations and individual producers approach     
these and other aspects of integrated sustainable systems   
in varying ways, with differing emphases depending on their 
values and situation.  The list that follows represents a   
broad sampling of those who focus heavily on systems        
integration as defined above.                               


MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY                                   


Michigan State University faculty and staff members and     
graduate students carry out research trials throughout most 
of the state  on several aspects of integrated systems.     
This research takes  place on experiment stations and in    
replicated trials on farms through farmer collaboration.    
Included are trials on the effects of organic production    
and crop rotational management on soil quality;  cover crop 
selection and use; integrated management of weeds, insects  
and diseases; intensive rotational grazing; compost         
production and use; and a range of other integrated         
practices.  Most faculty members conducting such trials     
have joint Extension/research/teaching appointments. A list 
of all subject matter specialists and their areas of        
expertise is available through MSU Extension.               


Specialists work through organizations such as the Michigan 
Agricultural Stewardship Association (MASA) as well as one  
on one with producers.  They provide subject matter         
expertise to county MSU Extension agents and to growers     
through presentations, bulletins, newsletters, agent        
training and direct producer inquiry/contact.  Michigan     
State University departments with faculty members working   
directly on integrated systems include:                     


* Agricultural Economics.                                   
* Agricultural Engineering.                                 
* Animal Science.                                           
* Anthropology.                                             
* Botany and Plant Pathology.                               
* Crop and Soil Sciences.                                   
* Entomology.                                               
* Forestry.                                                 
* Horticulture.                                             
* Resource Development.                                     
* Sociology.                                                


Research that deals specifically with organic systems takes 
place in the departments of Horticulture, Crop and Soil     
Sciences, Resource Development and Anthropology, but this   
constitutes only a small segment of the total research.     


WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY                                 


At one time, Western Michigan University (WMU) offered both 
a general major in agriculture and a series of rural        
related  courses.  Many of the practical courses were       
offered at the  University Farm.  Some five years ago, the  
administration, in spite of faculty, alumni and Farm Bureau 
support for the major, terminated it.  A new inter-         
disciplinary minor proposed by  the faculty was not         
approved by the administration.  What is available now is   
a variety of agriculture courses in the Department of       
Consumer Resources.  These include Agronomy (Crop           
Production),  Food and Society, Introduction to Soils,      
Landscape Gardening,  Landscape Design, Land Use and Soil   
Conservation, and Agricultural Management.                  


Agriculture-related courses are offered in the  Geography,  
Geology and History departments.                            


MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION                         


The mission of Michigan State University Extension (MSUE)   
is to help people improve their lives through an            
educational process that applies knowledge to critical      
issues, needs and opportunities.  With offices              
in 82 of Michigans 83 counties, it provides Michigan        
citizens local access to their land-grant university.       
County- and district-based Extension agents bring knowledge 
to bear on local issues through educational approaches      
including workshops, conferences, discussion groups,        
newspaper columns, newsletters, field demonstrations,       
individual assistance and more.  MSU faculty members,       
including Extension specialists, apply their more           
specialized expertise to issues through activities          
including training agents; developing publications,         
instructional videos and software, and advising statewide   
groups.                                                     


MSUEs three program areas are:                              
* Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).                  
* Community and Economic Development (ECED).                
* Children, Youth & Families (CYF).                         


Each area offers educational programs that support          
agricultural sustainability, with ANR most directly         
involved.                                                   


Current ANR emphasis areas relate quite directly to         
sustainability.  They are:                                  
* Integrated pest management.                               
* Animal management.                                        
* Waste management.                                         
* Marketing Michigan agricultural products.                 


To locate your local MSUE office, check the local telephone 
directory listings under county government.  For additional 
information on programs throughout Michigan, contact the    
state program office:  Extension Agriculture and Natural    
Resources, 11 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, Michigan      
48824-1039.  Telephone:  517-355-0117; fax:  517-353-4995;  
Internet:  diragmkt@msuces.canr.msu.edu.                    


MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION               


The Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association (MASA) is 
a statewide non-profit organization committed to promoting  
food  production and farming systems that are profitable,   
environmentally safe and scientifically sound.  MASA was    
formed in 1991 by a group of farmers and other              
agriculturists who thought that more could be done to       
research and promote environmentally friendly farming       
systems.  The organization participates in the              
establishment of farmer-designed demonstration and research 
plots, sponsors field days and informational meetings, and  
publishes The Land Steward.  Membership is open to          
individuals committed to sustainable agriculture.           
Membership information is available from Russ LaRows,       
executive director/ secretary, 605 N. Birch Street,         
Kalkaska, MI 49646.  Telephone: (616) 258-3305.             


COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE                             


Community-supported agriculture (CSA)  provides an economic 
and social alternative to our conventional  system of food  
production and distribution.  In the latter system, food is 
better travelled than the people who eat it, producers and  
consumers rarely interact, and neither has control over     
their food supply.  A CSA, by contrast, is a local          
institution.  It represents a joint venture between farmers 
and/or gardeners (growers) and people who want to eat       
fresh, nutritious, clean food.  Such a model has existed in 
Japan and Europe for decades but was brought to the United  
States less than 10 years ago (1986).  Since that time, it  
has grown from a few farms on the East Coast to many        
hundreds of farms throughout the United States.             


No two CSAs are exactly alike.  Each is adapted to the      
needs of its participating members and the history and      
resources of its area.  Flexibility, clearly, is one of the 
CSAÕs principal characteristics, but there are others.      
CSAs are built on shared responsibility and trust.  Growers 
agree to raise fresh food for members.  While most CSAs     
raise only fruits and vegetables (often as many as 30 to 40 
different types), a few also raise animals for meat, milk   
and eggs.  Members purchase shares before the season begins 
to provide the funds to pay the growers salary and operate  
the CSA.  A share sufficient to feed a family of four can   
range in price from $250 to $500 per season.  Membership    
can also vary from a handful of participating families to   
over a hundred families.                                    


Frequently, members are also required to work a designated  
number of hours for the CSA (e.g., 2 hours/month), weeding  
gardens, keeping books, tending bees or distributing        
produce.  These tasks, like the CSAs budget, the crops      
grown and general operating guidelines, are agreed upon by  
the members at the start of every season.  Likewise,        
everyone shares in the risks (e.g., poor harvests) and the  
rewards (e.g., bumper crops and healthy food) each season.  
Once or twice a week, from late May to late October,        
produce is harvested and distributed at the farm site or at 
distribution points within the surrounding community.       


CSA members have the opportunity to get to know one another 
and become familiar with the natural rhythms and processes  
involved in growing good food.  The wisdom of recycling,    
the effectiveness of intercropping, of crop rotations,      
cover crops and crop diversity can be realized firsthand.   
CSAs tend to be small in scale (less than 10 acres), labor  
intensive and organic.  This is the case in Michigan.  It   
is felt that more rather than larger operations bring the   
soil, people and good food closer together.                 


Contacts for CSA efforts currently underway in Michigan     
include:                                                    


Anne Elder                                                  
713 Miller Road                                             
Ann Arbor, MI  48103                                        
(313) 994-9136                                              


Thomas Shepard                                              
2495 Hamilton Road                                          
Battle Creek, MI  49017                                     
(616) 721-8068                                              


Bruce Schultz                                               
7831 E. Main Street                                         
Kalamazoo,  MI  49001                                       
(616) 388-3427                                              


ORGANIC FARMING IN MICHIGAN                                 


Before 1973, farmers and growers in Michigan who wanted to  
raise crops and animals without reliance on synthetic       
fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics and hormones were      
essentially on their own.  In January of 1973, the first    
meeting of the Organic Growers of Michigan (OGM) was held.  
By 1974, more than 100 members were on the roster of the    
southwest Michigan chapter alone, where the organization    
was born.                                                   


Member meetings were held primarily to swap techniques,     
order bulk organic supplies and hear from other             
knowledgeable farmers.                                      


Today, more than 150 certified Michigan organic growers and 
farmers raise a diversity of crops from adzuki beans to     
peaches to go at cheese. These growers, in both the Lower   
and the Upper Peninsula, manage organic farms from 4 to     
1800 acres.  They market at their farms, at farmers         
markets, or through wholesalers and retail outlets across   
the state.  With eight chapters acting as grass-roots,      
autonomous extensions of a state council, the OGM carries   
the organic message to people throughout the state.         


Organic advocacy and legislative involvement in pesticide   
related matters are important facets of the OGMs work, and  
an annual organic workshop is held in March during          
Agriculture and Natural Resources Week at Michigan State    
University.                                                 


Grey Larison, 1993-1994 state OGM president, predicts that  
the next few years will be an exciting period politically   
and socially for the movement to organic farming methods,   
partly because of the passage of the federal Organic Foods  
Production Act in 1990.  The National Organic Standards     
Board (NOSB) is, as of this writing, within a few months of 
completing organic crop and livestock standards for         
production, processing, certification and labeling.         


The Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA) is a    
not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting an       
environmentally sound and socially just food system for     
Michigan.  Formed in 1991, MOFFA will help bring food,      
farms and families together and build alliances between     
growers and eaters of organic foods.  As program funds are  
raised, MOFFA will provide educational opportunities for    
people across the state to learn about environmentally      
sound organic agricultural production and how to provide    
for its long-term success.                                  


MOFFAs executive director and an eight-member board of      
directors set goals related to educational programs,        
publish a regular newsletter                                
and hold coalition meetings with other like-minded          
organizations.                                              


Organic certification is the kingpin for food credibility   
in the natural food marketplace.  The OGM certification     
standards (1992) define a common set of principles inherent 
in organic farming:  encouragement of good stewardship of   
the earth, production practices that work in harmony with   
natural ecosystems, and developing stability through        
diversity, complexity, and recycling of energy and          
nutrients.  In addition, synthetic and toxic materials      
detrimental to soil and ecosystem health are                
prohibited.Growers classified as certified have not used    
any synthetic chemicals on their land for at least the past 
three years and have instituted a system of sustainable and 
environmentally sound production practices that enhance     
soil life and create habitat for beneficial insects and     
wildlife.  Transitional growers have less than three years  
of using no chemicals on their land and are still working   
into rotation programs, green manuring and other cover      
cropping practices to control weeds and recycle nutrients   
back into the soil without resorting to herbicides and      
synthetic fertilizers.                                      


Some growers elect to farm organically but not become       
certified because they do not sell to stores, which are     
beginning to require certification for organic food sales.  
These growers usually engage in direct marketing where they 
can describe their organic operation to the buyer face to   
face.The OGM has a state certification committee and holds  
inspector training sessions during the year, as does the    
Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), a private      
certifying organization with chapters throughout the world. 
Consumers who find OGM or OCIA on the label of an organic   
product can know that one or the other organization has     
certified the authenticity of the organic practices and     
claims of that farmer or processor.  This third party       
inspection and certification is insurance to the buyer that 
organic standards are adhered to all along the line from    
farm field to store shelf.                                  


As federal certification standards come into place,         
consumers will be assured that organically grown will mean  
nothing less in one state than it means in another.  In     
addition, all-organic food stores may open and consumers    
will find a greater variety and larger supply of            
organically grown foods than ever before.  This result will 
prove to be good for the consumer, the grower and the       
earth.                                                      


ALCONA                                                      


FARMERS MARKET                                              
HARRISVILE:Just south of the U.S. 23/M-72 intersection, two 
blocks west of Lake Huron.  Open generally from Memorial    
Day to Labor Day, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.  
or so to about noon.                                        


M.A.S.A.                                                    
John MacMaster, Sr.                                         
1470 Barlow Rd.                                             
Harrisville, MI  48740                                      
(517) 736-8704                                              


ALGER                                                       


FARMERS MARKET                                              
See MARQUETTE COUNTY                                        


ALLEGAN                                                     


FARMERS MARKETS                                             
ALLEGAN:                                                    
Hubbard Street parking lot in downtown Allegan, between     
Chestnut and Locust streets.  Open from the first or second 
week of May through October on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5   
p.m.                                                        


HOPKINS:                                                    
In the park on Main Street, between Franklin & Clark        
streets, across from the fire barn.  Hopkins is between     
Allegan and Grand Rapids.  Open Wednesdays from 8 a.m.      
until early afternoon.                                      


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Joseph Hackel                                               
1511 60th                                                   
St.Pullman, MI  49450                                       
(616) 236-5620                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Herb & Mary Doster                                          
13266 Enzian Rd.                                            
Plainwell,  MI  49080                                       
(616) 664-4584                                              


Pleasant Hill Farm                                          
John Van Voorhees & Joan Donaldson                          
5859 124th Ave.                                             
Fennville,  MI  49408                                       
(616) 561-2850                                              


ALPENA                                                      


FARMER'S MARKET                                             
ALPENA:                                                     
Right behind the city hall, at Water and First streets in   
downtown Alpena.  Open the second week of July through      
October on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.   


ANTRIM                                                      


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Antrim Soil & Water Conservation District                   
106 Depot St., P.O. Box 312                                 
Bellaire, MI  49615                                         
(616) 533-8363                                              


Bud Coulter                                                 
1021 Doerr Road                                             
Mancelona, MI  49659                                        
(616) 587-0547                                              


Robert Ricksgers                                            
244 Ricksgers Road                                          
Alden, MI  49612                                            
(616) 331-4011                                              


ARENAC                                                      


BARAGA                                                      


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
North Branch Farms                                          
Dave & Linda Rulison                                        
HC-01, Box 116                                              
Pelkie,  MI  49958                                          
(906) 334-2553                                              


Dan Westmaas                                                
HC-01, Box 241                                              
Pelkie,  MI  49958                                          
(906) 353-6279                                              


BARRY                                                       


FARMERS MARKET                                              
HASTINGS:                                                   
On the Thornapple River north of downtown Hastings.  From   
the main street of Hastings (State), take Broadway north 2  
blocks. Open from May into October on Wednesdays and        
Saturdays from 8 a.m. until they run out.                   


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Tom and Nancy Guthrie                                       
7301 Milo Road                                              
Delton, MI  49046                                           
(616) 623-2261                                              
(616) 623-2255 farm                                         


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Ralph Townsend                                              
6627 R1 Barnum Road                                         
Woodland,  MI  48897                                        
(616) 367-4096                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Eastview FarmBill & Ann Eastman                             
2049 E. Quimby Rd.                                          
Hastings, MI  48058                                         
(616) 945-3541                                              


Five Acre Farm                                              
Roy & Kelly Jacobs                                          
11055 W. Houvener Rd.                                       
Delton, MI  49046                                           
(616) 664-4088                                              


Leo A. King                                                 
5400 Wilkens Rd.                                            
Hastings, MI  49058                                         
(616) 623-8321                                              


Mike & Catheryn McMinn                                      
9167 Guernsey Lake Rd.                                      
Delton, MI  49046                                           
(616) 623-5715                                              


Nodding Thistle Farm                                        
Jeff Smith & Pat Baker-Smith                                
697 Eaton Rd.                                               
Nashville, MI  49073                                        
(517) 852-1593                                              


BAY                                                         
FARMERS MARKET                                              
BAY CITY:                                                   
Columbus at Adams Street, in the Columbus Avenue business   
district south of downtown Bay City.  From I-75, follow     
I-75 Business Route into downtown and then south.  Watch    
for intersection with Columbus at City Hall.  One block     
east of Washington, the main street of Bay City.  Open from 
the first week of June to mid-November on Tuesdays and      
Thursdays from 2:30 to 8 p.m.  (517) 893-5531.              


M.A.S.A                                                     
Martin Rabe                                                 
113 East Mt. Forest                                         
Pinconning, MI  48650                                       


UNIVERSITIES                                                
Delta College                                               
University Center, MI  48710                                
(517) 686-9000                                              


Barry Carlson                                               
Associate Professor of Geology                              
Office G123                                                 
(517) 686-9253                                              


Eldon Enger                                                 
Coordinator of Environmental Science                        
Office F239                                                 
(517) 686-9071                                              


Don Holzhei                                                 
Technical Division Chair                                    
Office D120                                                 
(517) 686-9254                                              


Ron Sharp                                                   
Coordinator of Water/Wastewater Treatment Tech              
Office D124                                                 
(517) 686-9071                                              


Carolyn Sandford                                            
Science Division Chair                                      
Office F213                                                 
(517) 686-9249                                              


Dave Williams                                               
Associate Professor of Geography                            
Office D133                                                 
(517) 686-9251                                              


BENZIE                                                      


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Pat Blossom                                                 
3490 Sliverville Rd.                                        
Frankfort,  MI  49635                                       
(517) 352-4846                                              


O.G.M. NON-CERTIFIED                                        
White-O-Morn Farms Inc.                                     
James B. Kelly                                              
3905 Crystal Dr.                                            
Beulah, MI  49617                                           


BERRIEN                                                     
O.C.I.A.                                                    
Dave Tepper                                                 
577 Leet                                                    
Niles, MI  49120                                            
(616) 684-5325                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
The Herb Barn                                               
Glen & Nancy Johns                                          
1955 Greenly Ave.                                           
Benton Harbor, MI  49022                                    
(616) 927-2044                                              


Lebeaus Acres                                               
William & Sheila Lebeau                                     
6440 Johnson Rd.                                            
Coloma, MI  49038                                           
(616) 468-6102                                              


Karen Lee                                                   
3086 E. Main St.                                            
Benton Harbor, MI  49022                                    


UNIVERSITIES                                                
Andrews University                                          
Berrien Springs, MI  49104                                  


Tom Chittick, Chair                                         
Agriculture Department                                      


Art Brown                                                   
Horticulture Department                                     


Thomas Chittick                                             
Soils & Nutrition Department                                


BRANCH                                                      


M.A.S.A.                                                    
John Mitchell                                               
1231 Bidwell                                                
Quincy, MI  49082                                           
(517) 639-4674                                              


CALHOUN                                                     


FARMERS MARKETS                                             
ALBION:                                                     
Stoffer Plaza, just east of the main street of downtown     
Albion (Superior), between Cass and Erie streets.  Open May 
and October on Saturdays only, and from June through        
September on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1   
p.m.                                                        


BATTLE CREEK:                                               
On Jackson Street downtown, in front of McCamly Place (a    
festival marketplace) and a block from the Stouffer Hotel.  
Take I-94 Capital Avenue exit, head north to downtown       
Battle Creek.  Open from June through October on Mondays,   
Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1p.m.                 


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Cinzori Family Farms                                        
Don Cinzori                                                 
10506 F Drive South                                         
Ceresco, MI  49033                                          
(616) 979-2760                                              


Thomas Shepard                                              
Heirloom Gardens                                            
2495 Hamilton Road                                          
Battle Creek,  MI  49017                                    
(616) 721-8068                                              


CASS                                                        


FARMERS MARKET                                              
DOWAGIAC:                                                   
Downtown on Front Street at the railroad depot, across from 
Hooks Drugstore.  Open from June 1 to the first week in     
November on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.                 


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Organic Gardens                                             
Jack & Diane Bower                                          
32120 Topash Rd.                                            
Dowagiac, MI  49047                                         
(616) 782-2505                                              


Roseland Farms                                              
John & Merrill Clark                                        
27427 M-60 West                                             
Cassopolis, MI  49031                                       
(616) 445-8769                                              


UNIVERSITIES                                                
Southwestern Michigan College                               
58900 Cherry Grove Road                                     
Dowagiac, MI  49047                                         


Diane Chaddock                                              
Dr. Robert Stephenson                                       
Janet Landato                                               
Carol Churchill                                             


CHARLEVOIX                                                  


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Morning Star Farms                                          
Paul & Debbie Gelderblom                                    
4640 Loeb Rd.                                               
Charlevoix, MI  49720                                       
(616) 547-6930                                              


CHEBOYGAN                                                   


FARMERS MARKET                                              
CHEBOYGAN:                                                  
On State Street downtown in the City Hall parking lot.      
Open from July to mid-October on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to   
2 p.m.                                                      


CHIPPEWA                                                    


FARMERS MARKET                                              
SAULT STE. MARIE:                                           
In Sault Ste. Marie, in the parking lot by the firehouse in 
the center of downtown.  From Ashmun, the main street into  
downtown Sault Ste. Marie, turn left onto Arlington 1 to 2  
blocks before the river.  Open when the garden produce is   
ready (late August or early September into October) on      
Saturdays from 8 a.m. until sellout (past noon).            
M.A.S.A.                                                    
C. A. Groover, D.V.M.                                       
Rt. 1, Box 34                                               
Pickford, MI  49774                                         
(906) 647-6512                                              


UNIVERSITIES                                                
Lake Superior State University                              
Dr. Patrick Brown                                           
Environmental Science                                       
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783                                 
(906) 635-2266                                              


CLARE                                                       


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
David & Robert Bellinger                                    
7306 E. Battle Rd.                                          
Clare, MI  48617                                            
(517) 386-7076                                              


Jim & Barb Jones                                            
11925 N. Meridian                                           
Farwell, MI  48622                                          
(517) 588-1197                                              


O'Grady Farms                                               
Jim & Tom Jones                                             
11950 N. Meridian Rd.                                       
Farwell, MI  48622                                          
(517) 588-4807                                              


CLINTON                                                     


M.A.S.A                                                     
Dick Lehnert                                                
9690 Grove Rd.                                              
DeWitt, MI  48820                                           
(517) 669-9023                                              


Brian K. Welton                                             
Crop and Soil Consultant                                    
5353 N. Watson Rd.                                          
Elsie, MI  48831                                            
(517) 862-5727                                              


O.G.M. TRANSITION                                           
Twin Oaks Farm                                              
P.O. Box 153                                                
Elsie, MI  48831                                            
(517) 862-5332                                              


CRAWFORD                                                    


DELTA                                                       


FARMERS MARKET                                              
ESCANABA:                                                   
Downtown near the city garage.  Open from June 1 to October 
15 on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6:30 to 11 a.m.         


DICKINSON                                                   




EATON                                                       


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Ken Davison                                                 
7782 Houston Rd.                                            
Eaton Rapids, MI  48827                                     
(517) 663-1282                                              


Richard Ferris                                              
3565 Onondaga Rd.                                           
Eaton Rapids, MI  48827                                     
(517) 628-3699                                              


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Gloria Hecht                                                
1125 North Ainger Rd.                                       
Charlotte, MI  48813                                        
(517) 543-7868                                              


Paul Wing                                                   
15335 Wing Rd.                                              
Bellevue, MI  49021                                         
(616) 965-7901                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Apple Schram Orchard                                        
Jane Bush                                                   
1300 Mt. Hope Hwy.                                          
Charlotte, MI  48813                                        
(517) 649-8957                                              


Country Products                                            
Wilbur Hochstetler                                          
4201 W. VermontvilleHwy.                                    
Charlotte, MI  48813                                        
(517) 543-2459                                              


O.G.M. NON-CERTIFIED                                        
Cant Be Done Corner                                         
Quinn & Dean Cumberworth                                    
4240 Smith Rd.                                              
Dimondale, MI  48821                                        
(517) 646-6722                                              


EMMET                                                       


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Tom Foltz                                                   
3239 Lake Grove Dr.                                         
Petoskey, MI  49770                                         
(616) 347-1619                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Bradford's                                                  
Brad & Linda Hersey                                         
6792 Crooked River Rd.                                      
Alanson, MI  49706                                          
(616) 529-6772                                              


O.G.M. NON-CERTIFIED                                        
Blackberry Farm Co.                                         
Don & Sandy Olson                                           
3889 Wressel Rd.                                            
Harbor Springs, MI  49740                                   
(616) 526-7633                                              


GENESEE                                                     


FARMERS MARKETS                                             
FLINT:                                                      
Fifth Avenue at Boulevard Drive, across from the post       
office and just east of the Flint River on the east side of 
downtown Flint.  Water Street downtown becomes Boulevard    
Drive as it goes east along the river.  Open year round on  
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  
Fish market open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.          


FLUSHING:                                                   
End of Cherry Street.  From Main Street in downtown         
Flushing, take Cherry (at the stoplight) south to the end.  
Open usually from the first or second week in July through  
September on Saturdays from 7 a.m.                          
to 1 p.m.                                                   


FOOD COOPERATIVE                                            
The Grainery                                                
809 Church Street                                           
Flint, MI  48505                                            
(810) 235-4621                                              


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Rob Malcomnson                                              
2267 N. Henderson                                           
Davison, MI  48423                                          
(810) 653-4391                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Tom Baker                                                   
10317 Miller Rd.                                            
Swartz Creek, MI  48473                                     
(810) 635-4603                                              


Dave Mott                                                   
P.O. Box 271                                                
Clio, MI  48420                                             
(810) 686-2031                                              


Bill Perkins                                                
11177 Miller Rd.                                            
Swartz Creek, MI  48473                                     
(810) 635-9769                                              


Clarke Whetham                                              
11230 W. Mt. Morris Rd.                                     
Flushing, MI  48433                                         
(810) 659-8414                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Rob Malcomnson                                              
2267 N. Henderson Rd.                                       
Davison, MI  48423                                          
(810) 653-4391                                              


Whetham Organic Farm                                        
Clarke & Pat Whetham                                        
11230 W. Mt. Morris Rd.                                     
Flushing, MI   48433                                        
(810) 659-8414                                              




O.G.M. TRANSITION                                           
Brian Cruthers                                              
P.O. Box 508                                                
Flushing, MI  48433                                         
(810) 659-5368                                              


Henry & Marjolaine Purdy                                    
11229 W. Reid Rd.                                           
Swartz Creek, MI  48473                                     
(810) 271-9182                                              


K & D Turland                                               
Ken & Diane Turland                                         
10253 N. Vassar                                             
Mt. Morris, MI  48458                                       
(810) 631-4074                                              


GLADWIN                                                     
O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Engels Farm Meadows                                         
Norman C. Engel                                             
1995 N. Bard Rd.                                            
Gladwin  MI  48624                                          
(517) 546-7579                                              


O.G.M. TRANSITION                                           
B & W Honey Farm                                            
Bob & Wilma Carriveau                                       
1135 Ash St.                                                
Beaverton, MI  48612                                        
(517) 435-3509                                              


Carol Strayer                                               
2250 W. Glidden Rd.                                         
Beaverton, MI  48612                                        
(517) 435-4526                                              


GOGEBIC                                                     


FARMERS MARKET                                              
IRONWOOD:In Hurley, Wisconsin, just across the state line   
and Montreal River from Ironwood.  On U.S. 51 Business      
Route, across from the Holiday Inn overlooking the river.   
Open from mid-July into early October on Wednesdays from 2  
p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to sellout,usually before   
noon.                                                       


UNIVERSITIES                                                


Gogebic Community College                                   


Ed Anderson (Natural Science)                               
904 Broadway                                                
Ironwood, MI  49938                                         


Michael Barker (Environmental Science)                      
E-2369 County Trunk C                                       
Hurley, WI  54534                                           


Richard Sofio (Geography)                                   
506 E. Sellar                                               
Bessemer, MI  49911                                         


GRAND TRAVERSE                                              


FARMERS MARKET                                              
TRAVERSE CITY:                                              
Corner of Parkway and Cass between downtown and the bay,    
across from the zoo.  Open from Mothers Day weekend on      
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Also open from the second  
half of July through September on Wednesdays.               


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Jim Nugent                                                  
NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station                  
6686 S. Center Hwy                                          
Traverse City, MI  49684                                    
(616) 946-1510                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Wells Family Farm                                           
Michael & Phyllis Wells                                     
9490 Elk Lake Rd.                                           
Williamsburg, MI   49690                                    
(616) 264-9522                                              


O.G.M. NON-CERTIFIED                                        
Earth-Spot                                                  
Larry & Maria Parker                                        
6395 Fife Lake Rd.                                          
Fife Lake, MI 49633                                         
(616) 879-4643                                              


Tom & Tricia Mead                                           
10783 S. Dalzell                                            
Traverse City, MI  49684                                    
(616) 929-1213                                              


GRATIOT                                                     


FARMERS MARKET                                              
ALMA:                                                       
City parking lot on the corner of Woodworth and Downie      
streets, downtown Alma.  North of the main street           
(Superior).  Open from June through October on Wednesdays   
and Saturdays, no official hours.                           


M.A.S.A.                                                    
John Densmore                                               
5460 Buchanan Rd.                                           
Ithaca, MI  48847                                           
(517) 875-3236                                              


Jerry Grigar                                                
1809 E. Grant Road                                          
Ithaca, MI  48847                                           
(517) 838-4191 home                                         
(517) 337-6676 office                                       


Gary Hoyt                                                   
3187 W. Pine River Road                                     
St. Louis, MI  48880                                        
(517) 681-5184                                              
(517) 681-3259                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Ann Hunt                                                    
7410 W. Harrison Rd.                                        
Alma, MI  48801                                             
(517) 463-4692                                              


HILLSDALE                                                   


FOOD COOPERATIVE                                            
Hillsdale Family Food Co-op                                 
86 N. Howell                                                
Hillsdale, MI  49242                                        
(517) 439-1397                                              


HOUGHTON                                                    


FARMERS MARKET                                              
CALUMET:                                                    
In the parking lot of Coppertown USA in Calumet,in the      
northern Keweenaw Peninsula. Open from some time in July    
into October on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.               


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Becky Bach                                                  
Rt 1, Box 67-B                                              
Atlantic Mine, MI  49905                                    
(906) 482-0958                                              


Allen E. Carter                                             
Rt 1, Box 205                                               
Chassell  MI  49916                                         
(906) 482-5325                                              


Randy & Linda Grego                                         
Rt 1, Box 69                                                
Atlantic Mine, MI  49905                                    
(906) 482-6926                                              


Chuck Harris                                                
Rt 1, Box 109B                                              
Hancock, MI  49930                                          
(906) 482-7016                                              


Hughes Organic Farm                                         
Gary & Patricia Hughes                                      
Rt 1, Box 162                                               
Calumet, MI  49913                                          
(906) 337-5185                                              


John Parsons                                                
P.O. Box 37                                                 
Ahmeek  MI  49901                                           
(906) 337-0290                                              


Perger Organic Farm                                         
Warren & Leah Perger                                        
Rt 2, Box 377                                               
Chassel, MI  49916                                          
(906) 523-4771                                              


HURON                                                       


M.A.S.A.                                                    
James Fuhrman                                               
3986 Johnston Rd.                                           
Port Hope, MI  48468                                        
(517) 428-4445                                              


Huron County Innovative Farmers                             
104 County Building                                         
Bad Axe, MI  48413                                          
(517) 269-9949                                              


Jim LeCureux                                                
104 County Building                                         
Bad Axe, MI  48413                                          
(517) 269-9949                                              


Bill McPhee                                                 
3380 EtzlerKinde, MI  48445                                 
(517) 874-4451                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Rusty Kieh                                                  
l3750 Sandy Beach Rd.                                       
Bad Axe  MI  48413                                          
(517) 269-9437                                              


Dennis Lasceski                                             
3302 Crockard Rd.                                           
Filion, MI  48432                                           
(517) 269-7980                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Dennis & Elaine Laceski                                     
3302 Crockard Rd.                                           
Filion, MI  48432                                           
(517) 269-7980                                              


O.G.M. TRANSITION                                           


Dale Gornowicz                                              
2650 Holbrook                                               
Ubly, MI  48475                                             
(517) 658-8370                                              


INGHAM                                                      


FARMERS MARKET'S                                            
LANSING:                                                    
Just east of downtown on Cedar (one-way southbound) at      
Shiawassee.  From Michigan Avenue, go north on Larch, west  
on Shiawassee, then south on Cedar.  Open year round on     
Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.         


MASON:                                                      
On Ash Street, 2 blocks west of Jefferson in the center of  
Mason.  Open mid-July to mid-October on Wednesdays from 4   
to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.            


OKEMOS/MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP:                                   
Behind Meridian Mall in Central Park.  On Central Park      
Road.  From Grand River Avenue (M-43), go north on Marsh    
Road at the Meridian Mall, then go left on Central Park     
Road.  Market pavilion is on right.  Open the second week   
in July to mid-October on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8   
a.m. to 2 p.m.                                              


FOOD COOPERATIVE                                            
East Lansing Food Cooperative                               
4960 Northwind Dr.                                          
East Lansing, MI  48823                                     
(517) 337-1266                                              


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Vincent F. Bralts                                           
Agricultural Engineering                                    
Michigan State University                                   
East Lansing, MI  48824                                     
(517) 353-0643                                              


Larry Dyer                                                  
918 Dakin                                                   
Lansing, MI  48912                                          
(517) 484-5125                                              


Robert Fogg                                                 
3043 Olds Rd.                                               
Leslie, MI  49251                                           
(517) 589-9290                                              


Phil Hall                                                   
3146 W. Columbia Rd.                                        
Mason, MI  48854                                            
(517) 676-3236                                              


Oran Hesterman                                              
Crop & Soil Sciences                                        
Michigan State University                                   
East Lansing, MI  48824                                     
(517) 355-0196                                              


Tony Igl                                                    
4885 W. Barnes Rd.                                          
Mason, MI  48854                                            
(517) 628-3568                                              


John Jones                                                  
414 Agriculture Hall                                        
Michigan State University                                   
East Lansing, MI  48824                                     
(517) 353-2959                                              


John P. Knorek                                              
P.O. Box 319                                                
Mason, MI  48854                                            
(517) 676-7300                                              


Doug Landis                                                 
1653 Menominee                                              
Mason, MI  48854                                            
(517) 353-1829 (office)                                     


Omega Farms                                                 
4900 South M-52                                             
Williamston, MI  48895                                      
(517) 468-3366                                              


Susan B. Smalley                                            
11 Agriculture Hall                                         
Michigan State University                                   
East Lansing, MI  48824                                     
(517) 355-0117                                              


Scott M. Swinton                                            
306 Agriculture Hall                                        
Michigan State University                                   
East Lansing, MI  48824                                     
(517) 353-7218                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Robert Fogg                                                 
3043 Olds                                                   
Leslie, MI  49251                                           
(517) 589-9290                                              


Markus Held                                                 
4229 Columbia Rd.                                           
Mason,  MI  48854                                           
(517) 676-2661                                              


Jim Swan                                                    
2455 Oakley Rd.                                             
Stockbridge, MI  49280                                      
(517) 851-7117                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Mark Walter                                                 
11200 Iosco Rd.                                             
Webberville, MI  48892                                      
(517) 223-7205                                              


O.G.M. TRANSITIONAL                                         
Green Eagle Organic Vegetables                              
Charles Haynes                                              
305 N. Foster                                               
Lansing, MI  48912                                          
(517) 485-5328                                              


Green Eagle Organic Vegetables                              
Steve Grose                                                 
5104 Stimson                                                
Onondaga, MI  49264                                         


Mark Walter                                                 
11200 Iosco Road                                            
Webberville,  MI  48892                                     
(517) 223-7205                                              


IONIA                                                       


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Brian Gerlings                                              
Herbrook Poultry Ranch                                      
6425 Grand River Ave.                                       
Saranac, MI  48881                                          
(616) 642-9421                                              


Robert Kietzman                                             
9730 Grand River Ave.                                       
Clarksville, MI  48815                                      
(616) 642-9759                                              


Christopher Lufkin                                          
100 Library                                                 
St.Ionia, MI  48846                                         
(616) 527-5357                                              


Ronald Ward                                                 
8551 Emdale Rd.                                             
Clarksville, MI  48815                                      
(616) 456-6878                                              




IOSCO                                                       




IRON                                                        


ISABELLA                                                    


FARMERS MARKET                                              
MT. PLEASANT:                                               
Island Park, Lincoln at Main Street, two blocks north of    
downtown.  Open from the third or fourth week of June to    
the Thursday before Halloween on Thursdays only, from 8:30  
a.m. to 5 p.m.                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Thomas Prout                                                
8249 E. Rosebush                                            
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48858                                     
(517) 433-5507                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
David & Robert Bellinger                                    
7306 E. Battle Road                                         
Clare, MI  48617                                            
(517) 386-7076                                              


O.G.M. TRANSITION                                           
Ross McNeel                                                 
1504 E. Milbrook                                            
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48858                                     
(517) 772-2264                                              
(517) 772-4476                                              


JACKSON                                                     


FARMER'S MARKET                                             
JACKSON:                                                    
119 W. Louis Glick `Highway at Mechanic Street in downtown  
Jackson.  Take Cooper Street exit from I-94, head south a   
mile or so to Louis Glick, turn right (west) two blocks.    
Open June through October on Tuesdays, Fridays and          
Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.                          


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Richard Ekins                                               
6333 Snyder Road                                            
Rives Junction, MI  49277                                   
(517) 569-3627                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Tom Summers                                                 
3915 Dearing Rd.                                            
Parma, MI  49269                                            
(517) 788-7728                                              


KALAMAZOO                                                   


FARMERS MARKET                                              
KALAMAZOO:                                                  
Bank Street Market.  Bank Street between Lake and           
Stockbridge streets in Washington Square, southeast of      
downtown and south of Upjohn Park.  From downtown, take     
Westnedge south to Vine.  East on Vine to east side of the  
park, south on Water Street, which becomes Bank Street.     
Open June through October on Tuesdays, Thursdays and        
Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and in May and November on  
Saturdays only.                                             


FOOD COOPERATIVE                                            
Just Good Foods                                             
303 N. Rose St.                                             
Kalamazoo, MI 49007                                         
(616) 383-1033                                              


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Roger French                                                
10004 Stadium Dr.                                           
Kalamazoo, MI  49009                                        
(616) 375-0658                                              


John Oswalt                                                 
15168 South 37th St.                                        
Vicksburg, MI  49097                                        
(616) 778-3593                                              


Garret Van DeWeert                                          
1263 Merry Brook Dr.                                        
Kalamazoo, MI  49004                                        
(616) 344-7540                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Preson Parish                                               
10515 E. Op Ave.                                            
Scotts, MI  49088                                           
(616) 626-8595                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Basswood Organic Farms                                      
Bill & Marilyn Myers                                        
9085 Riverview Dr.                                          
Kalamazoo, MI  49004                                        
(616) 343-5280                                              


Celebration Gardens                                         
Bruce Schultz & Christine Kavarnverg                        
7831 E. Main St.                                            
Kalamazoo, MI  49001                                        
(616) 388-3427                                              


The Center Stone                                            
Mary Francis Fenton & Mary Appelhof                         
8117 East O Ave.                                            
Kalamazoo, MI  49001                                        
(616) 343-4505                                              


Glen & Sarah Collison6                                      
191 Riverview Dr.                                           
Kalamazoo, MI  49004                                        
(616) 342-1953                                              


David Hoyt                                                  
7020 Wxy Ave.                                               
Schoolcraft, MI  49087                                      
(616) 679-5748                                              


Willards Weigh Herbs & Heirlooms                            
Bob & Connie Willard                                        
4579 West E Ave.                                            
Kalamazoo, MI  49007                                        
(616) 342-5636                                              




UNIVERSITIES                                                
Western Michigan University                                 


Max E. Benne                                                
Department of Consumer Resources                            
and Technology                                              
1006 Trimpe Building                                        
Kalamazoo, MI  49008-5012                                   
(616) 387-3722                                              


Kenneth A. Dahlberg                                         
Department of Political Science                             
and Department of Environmental Studies                     
3051 Friedman Building                                      
Kalamazoo, MI  49008-5012                                   
(616) 387-5686                                              


Larry Yarger                                                
Department of Biological Sciences                           
100 Wood Hall                                               
Kalamazoo, MI 49008                                         
(616) 387-5618                                              


KALKASKA                                                    


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Kalkaska Soil & Water Conservation District                 
605 North BirchKalkaska, MI  49646                          
(616) 258-3307                                              


Russ LaRowe                                                 
P.O. Box 101                                                
South Boardman, MI  49680                                   
(616) 258-3307  office                                      
(616) 369-2474  home                                        


George Shetler                                              
5436 Tyler Road, S.E.                                       
Kalkaska, MI  49646                                         
(616) 258-8216                                              


KENT                                                        


FARMERS MARKET                                              
GRAND RAPIDS:                                               
1147 East Fulton at Fuller, about 1 1/2 miles east of the   
center of downtown Grand Rapids.  Open from May to          
Christmas on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays    
from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                                 


FOOD COOPERATIVE                                            
East Town Food Co-op                                        
1450 Wealthy St., S.E.                                      
Grand Rapids, MI  49506                                     
(616) 454-8822                                              


M.A.S.A                                                     
Rich Bowman                                                 
3120 Pleasant Grove Ter., N.E.                              
Grand Rapids, MI  49505                                     
(616) 363-7530  (home)                                      


Carl G. Moore                                               
Pine Border Farm                                            
3391 - 16 Mile Rd.                                          
Cedar Springs, MI  49319                                    
(616) 696-2940                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Dave Ingraberg                                              
8605 Peterson Rd.                                           
Rockford, MI  49341                                         
(616) 866-2219                                              


Don Osborn                                                  
6245 Tiffany Ave., N.E.                                     
Rockford  MI  49431                                         
(616) 874-7319                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Blumm Family Farm                                           
John & Paula Blumm                                          
3152 Kissing Rock                                           
Lowell, MI  49331-9521                                      
(616) 897-5157                                              


Gardens Naturally                                           
Scott & Lynne Vinkemulder                                   
3081 100th St.Byron Center, MI  49315                       
(616) 878-9459                                              


Grey Cat Farm                                               
Rich Peterson & Sherrill Cannon                             
15032 Pine Lake Rd.                                         
Cedar Springs, MI  49319                                    
(616) 696-9226                                              


N'Harmony Farm                                              
Fred Reusch                                                 
6677 12 Mile Rd.                                            
Rockford, MI  49341                                         
(616) 866-1679                                              


UNIVERSITIES                                                


Calvin College                                              
Professor Davis A. Young, Chair                             
Department of Geology                                       
Geography and Environmental Studies                         
3201 Burton St., S.E.                                       
Grand Rapids, MI  49546                                     


KEWEENAW                                                    


LAKE                                                        


LAPEER                                                      


FARMERS MARKET                                              
LAPEER:                                                     
Nepessing at Court Street in downtown Lapeer.  Open from    
the second Saturday in May to the end of October on         
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.              


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Richard Lauwers                                             
2877 Graham Rd.                                             
Imlay City, MI  48444                                       
(810) 724-2263                                              


Timothy R. Lucas                                            
3881 Davenport                                              
Metamora, MI  48455                                         
(810) 797-5357                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Edwin Faust                                                 
2140 Daley Rd.                                              
Lapeer, MI  48446                                           
(810) 664-4822                                              


William Haver                                               
3495 Law Rd.                                                
North Branch, MI  48461                                     
(810) 235-8007                                              


Charles Herpolshiemer                                       
2710 Winslow Rd.                                            
Imlay City, MI  48444                                       
(810) 724-1028                                              


Bob Linck                                                   
8820 Clear Lake Rd.                                         
Brown City, MI  48416                                       
(810) 346-2039                                              


Maril  Williams                                             
3180 Blacks Corners                                         
Imlay City, MI  48444                                       
(810) 724-8658                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Community Farms                                             
Chuck & Nancy Herpolshiemer                                 
2710 Winslow                                                
Imlay City, MI  48444                                       
(810) 724-1028                                              


Faust Farms                                                 
Edwin M. Faust                                              
2140 Daley Rd.                                              
Lapeer, MI  48446                                           
(810) 664-4822                                              


Rivendale Meadows Farm                                      
Keith Kirchner                                              
3180 Gravel Creek Rd.                                       
North Branch, MI  48461                                     
(810) 688-3491                                              


Raub-Rae Farms                                              
John & Robert Linck                                         
8820 Clear Lake Rd.                                         
Brown City, MI  48416                                       
(810) 346-2034                                              


Scrimger Farm                                               
Joe & Kay Scrimger                                          
4550 Barnes Rd.                                             
Clifford, MI  48727                                         
(810) 688-2019                                              






T & JS Organic Acres                                        
Tim Lucas                                                   
3881 Davenport                                              
Metamora, MI  48455                                         
(810) 797-5357                                              


Williams Farm                                               
Maril Williams                                              
3180 Blacks Corners                                         
Imlay City, MI  48444                                       
(810) 724-8658                                              


O.G.M. TRANSITION                                           
Blaze Sattler                                               
6533 Lierman                                                
Imlay City, MI  48444                                       
(810) 724-1795                                              


LEELANAU                                                    


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Charles Dietrich                                            
9760 E. Johnson Rd.                                         
Northport, MI  49670                                        
(616) 386-7506                                              


Lawrence Mawby                                              
4519 S. Elm Valley Rd.                                      
Suttons Bay, MI  49682                                      
(616) 271-3522                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Gene Allen                                                  
4828 S. Center Hwy.                                         
Suttons Bay, MI  46982                                      
(616) 271-4043                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Brabanec Farm and Orchard                                   
John & Julia Brabanec                                       
Engles Rd.                                                  
Northport, MI  49670                                        
(616) 386-5765                                              


O.G.M. NON-CERTIFIED                                        
Carolyn Week                                                
6724 County Rd.                                             
Cedar, MI  49621                                            
(616) 228-6276                                              


LENAWEE                                                     


FARMERS MARKETS                                             
ADRIAN:                                                     
Downtown in a parking lot behind Croswell Opera House.  Lot 
is on Toledo Street, between Broad and Main streets.  Open  
from June through October on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. 
Contact Lisa Zubke at City Hall, (517) 263-2161.            


BLISSFIELD:                                                 
Behind the Frosty Boy on the corner of U.S. 223 and         
Blissfield Highway, west of downtown Blissfield.  Open the  
first Tuesday of June to the first week of November on      
Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.                              


FOOD DISTRIBUTOR                                            
Eden Foods                                                  
701 Tecumseh Rd.                                            
Clinton, MI  49236                                          
(517) 456-7424                                              


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Keith Schafer                                               
4105 Country Club Rd.                                       
Adrian, MI  49221                                           
(517) 263-7202                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Gene Ford                                                   
12366 Silberhorn Rd.                                        
Blissfield, MI  49228                                       
(517) 486-4618                                              


Kleen Grain Processing                                      
11451 E. Yankee Rd.                                         
Blissfield, MI  49228                                       
(517) 486-3827                                              


Dan Ruesink                                                 
5708 Brazee Rd.                                             
Adrian, MI  49221                                           
(313) 265-8409                                              


Dean Taylor                                                 
10418 Yankee Rd.                                            
Blissfield, MI  49228                                       
(313) 486-4223                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Black Feet Farm                                             
Richard & Elizabeth Schoolmaster                            
14155 W. Beecher Rd.                                        
Hudson, MI  49247                                           
(517) 445-2491                                              


UNIVERSITIES                                                
Adrian College                                              
Dr. Craig Weatherby                                         
Environmental Science                                       
Peelle Hall                                                 
110 S. Madison St.                                          
Adrian, MI  49221                                           
(517)  265-5161, Ext. 4351                                  


LIVINGSTON                                                  
M.A.S.A.                                                    
Dennis Gonzalo                                              
9807 Oak Grove Rd.                                          
Howell, MI  48843                                           
(517) 546-2158                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Engels Farm Meadows                                         
Norman C. Engel                                             
5491 Lone Rd.                                               
Fowlerville, MI  48836                                      
(517) 546-7579                                              




O.G.M. TRANSITION                                           
Schaldenbrand Farm                                          
Wil & Beth Schaldenbrand                                    
11497 Byron Rd.                                             
Howell, MI  48843                                           
(313) 476-4985                                              


LUCE                                                        


MACKINAC                                                    


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Rich-Lo-Dairy                                               
Wendell Miller                                              
Route #1, Box 172                                           
Engadine, MI  49827                                         
(906) 477-6363                                              


MACOMB                                                      


FARMERS MARKET                                              
MT. CLEMENS:                                                
On Old Gratiot between Clinton and Market streets.  Right   
across from the new county courthouse in downtown Mt.       
Clemens.  Open from the second week of May to the second    
Saturday in November on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.   
to 2 p.m.                                                   


MANISTEE                                                    


MARQUETTE                                                   


FARMERS MARKET                                              
MARQUETTE:                                                  
Marquette and Alger Counties Farmers Market.  On U.S. 41,   
2 miles south of Marquette.  In the parking lot of the ABC  
True Value Hardware Store (in a commercial strip on the     
inland side of U.S. 41).  Open from the last week in July   
through mid-September on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   


FOOD COOPERATIVE                                            
Marquette Organic Food Co-op                                
912 N. 4th Street                                           
Marquette, MI  49855                                        
(906) 225-0671                                              


MASON                                                       
M.A.S.A.                                                    
Donald Martz                                                
938 W. Hawley                                               
Scottville, MI  49454                                       
(616) 845-6496                                              


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Marion Dufon                                                
2983 E. Fountain Rd.                                        
Fountain,  MI  49410                                        
(616) 462-3485                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Spruce Hollow Organic Farm                                  
Marc & Therese Soles                                        
647 N. LaSalle                                              
Scottville, MI  49454                                       
(616) 757-4538                                              


MECOSTA                                                     
O.C.I.A.                                                    
Neil Master                                                 
6401 S. Woodruff                                            
Remus, MI  49340                                            
(616) 866-2567                                              


MENOMINEE                                                   


MIDLAND                                                     


FARMERS MARKET                                              
MIDLAND:                                                    
At the foot of Ashman Street on the Tittabawassee River,    
downtown Midland.  Open from the second week of May through 
October 31 on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon. 


M.A.S.A.                                                    
David McCartney                                             
3728 County Line Rd.                                        
Coleman, MI  48618                                          
(517) 465-6231                                              


Barney & Delores Wall                                       
4270 N. Lewis Rd.                                           
Coleman, MI  48618                                          
(517) 465-1753                                              


Jerry & Pearl Wirbel                                        
4240 Stark Rd.                                              
Hope, MI  48628                                             
(517) 689-3857                                              


O.G.M. Certified                                            
Stony Ridge                                                 
Barney & Delores Wall                                       
4270 N. Lewis Rd.                                           
Coleman, MI  48618                                          
(517) 465-1753                                              


O.G.M. TRANSITION                                           
Forget-Me-Not Farm                                          
Mary Jane Toth                                              
2833 N. Lewis Rd.                                           
Coleman, MI  48618                                          
(517) 465-1982                                              


One-N-Udders Farm                                           
Arnold & Toni Krause                                        
8653 N. Chippewa                                            
Coleman, MI  48618                                          


MISSAUKEE                                                   


MONROE                                                      


FARMERS MARKET                                              
MONROE:                                                     
20 East Willow, 1 block north of Monroe and Elm on the      
south side of the River Raisin.  Open year round on         
Saturdays from 6 a.m. to noon, and from June through        
October; also open on Tuesdays.                             






O.C.I.A.                                                    
John Bartholomew                                            
13212 Riga Hwy.                                             
Ottawa Lake, MI  49267                                      
(517) 486-3827                                              


Dan Gust                                                    
13639 Mulberry                                              
Ottawa Lake, MI  49267                                      
(517) 486-2237                                              


Reg Karg                                                    
12164 Riga Hwy.                                             
Ottawa Lake, MI  49267                                      
(517) 486-4079                                              


Bob Wise                                                    
2150 Irish Rd.                                              
Dundee, MI  48131                                           
(313) 269-6180                                              


MONTCALM                                                    
FARMERS MARKET                                              
GREENVILLE:                                                 
Downtown in an alley near Anns Pet Shop.  From the corner   
of Lafayette (Greenvilles main street) and 57, go one block 
north.  Open at the end of the first week of July until     
October 1, on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon.     


O.C.I.A.                                                    
Paul Thompson                                               
8401 Bollinger                                              
Vestaburg, MI  48891                                        
(517) 268-5204                                              


MONTMORENCY                                                 


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Don Cordes                                                  
Rt. 2, Box 200                                              
Hillman, MI  49746                                          
(517) 742-4248                                              


Marlin Goebel                                               
Route 2, Box 274                                            
Hillman, MI  49746                                          
(517) 742-4505                                              


George Perkins                                              
Rt. 2, Box 301                                              
Hillman, MI  49746                                          
(517) 742-3113                                              


MUSKEGON                                                    


FARMERS MARKETS                                             
MUSKEGON:                                                   
Business U.S. 31 at Eastern Avenue, half a mile north of    
downtown Muskegon.  Open year round on Saturdays; also open 
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May through November.        


MUSKEGON HEIGHTS:                                           
Corner of Baker and Center streets on the eastern edge of   
downtown Muskegon Heights, across the street from City      
Hall.  Open May 1 to December 31 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,   
Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.                 


M.A.S.A.                                                    
Gale McNitt                                                 
6890 South Moorland Rd.                                     
Ravenna, MI  49451                                          
(616) 837-6245                                              


O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Turtle Island Farms                                         
Charles Raver & James DeVries                               
15480 White Rd.                                             
Bailey, MI  49303                                           
(616) 675-4799                                              


NEWAYGO                                                     
O.G.M. CERTIFIED                                            
Maple Spring                                                
Judy & Grey Larison                                         
135 E. 120th St.                                            
Grant, MI  49327                                            
(616) 834-5481                                              


OAKLAND                                                     


FARMERS MARKETS                                             
PONTIAC:                                                    
2350 Pontiac Lake Road, 1/4 mile west of Telegraph Road in  
Waterford.  Open year round on Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to  
1 p.m.  Also open from May through December on Thursdays,   
and May through October on Tuesdays.                        


ROYAL OAK:1 mile east of Woodward, 2 miles west of I-75 on  
11 Mile Road at Market Street.  Take the Woodward exit from 
I-696, go north on Main Street to 11 Mile Road, then right  
(east) 3 blocks.  Open year round on Saturdays from 7 a.m.  
to 1 p.m.  Also open June through September on Tuesdays,    
Thursdays and Fridays and in October on Tuesdays and        
Fridays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and in November and December 
on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.                            


FOOD COOPERATIVES                                           
Good Food Co.                                               
74 W. Maple Rd.                                             
Troy, MI  48084