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#UPFarmTours2017 We are doing something new and fun for the 2017 Farm Tours—participants are invited to join in on our first ever UP Farm Tour Photo Contest! Anyone attending a farm tour can participate by posting their photos to Instagram, tagging the farm you are visiting, and using the hashtag #UPFarmTours2017. The winner of the photo contest will be selected by MFC staff and the winning photo will be used to promote next year’s tours. The winning photographer will be credited and will also go home with a basket of local farm goods!
2017
Local
Farm
Tour Guide
Curious about where your food comes from and how it is raised? For twelve years, the Marquette Food Co-op has been coordinating tours of local farms to offer everyone the opportunity to connect with local food. See for yourself where your food is grown and how it is produced.
502 W Washington St Marquette, MI 49855 Open Daily 8am - 10pm Everyone Welcome www.marquettefood.coop 906.225.0671
Questions? Call Brigitte Derel at 906.225.0671 x724
FREE TOURS!
Sunday, June 11th
Sunday, September 17th
Rock River Perennial Gardens & Greenhouse
BSB Farms
Between 12-5pm, tours run continuously N6301 Rock River Rd. Chatham, MI 49816 Producing: Herbs, Plant Starts-annuals and perennials Directions: Take US-41 South approximately 18 miles. Take a left on M-94 East and continue to Chatham. At the four way stop in Chatham turn left onto Rock River Road. Follow Rock River Road 2.75 miles. Driveway is on the left.
Sunday, August 20th
Between 12-5pm, tours run continuously
Grand-Bee’s Honey
16738 Pine Creek Rd. L’Anse, MI 49946 Producing: Honey Directions: Take US-41 North to Baraga. Turn left on M-38. Drive 12 miles, turn right onto Pine Creek Rd. Go ¾ mile (past the casino, airport, and Ottawa Sports Club). Driveway is on the left, set back in the woods. It’s a new house and garage. If you see a broken down greenhouse with boats, go back one driveway.
MSU North Farm
N5431 Rock River Rd. Chatham, MI 49816 Producing: Vegetables Take US-41 South approximately 18 miles. Take a left on M-94 East and continue to Chatham. At the four way stop in Chatham turn left onto Rock River Road. Destination is the first driveway on the left.
Between 12-5pm, tours run continuously 435 Beckman Rd. Skandia, MI 49885 Producing: Chicken, Eggs, Turkey Directions: Take US-41 South approximately 13 miles. Turn right on Beckman Rd. (just past Bergdahl’s Farm & Equipment). Go approximately 2 miles to reach the farm.
Seeds & Spores Family Farm
724 Greenfield Rd. Marquette, MI 49855 Producing: Eggs, Flowers, Fruit, Herbs, Meat, Mushrooms, Plant Starts, Poultry, Vegetables Directions: Take US-41 South 7 miles, turn left on Mangum Rd. (GT Sales is on the corner). About 3 miles down, turn right onto Greenfield Rd. The driveway is ½ mile down on the left.
Superior Angus
14787 US-41, Rapid River, MI 49878 Producing: Beef, Lamb Directions: Take US-41 South approximately 40 miles. The farm is on the right side of the road when coming from Marquette. Look for the “Superior Angus” sign in front of the farm.
Hannah’s Garden
2503 Werner St. Marquette, MI 49855 Producing: Flowers, Fruit, Herbs, Plant Starts, Vegetables Directions: Take US-41 West 3 miles toward Negaunee. Turn right on Erickson Ave. Turn left on Werner St. Then drive one block. The driveway is opposite Cox Ave.
Reh-Morr Farm
N5057 Benson Rd. Eben Junction, MI 49825 Producing: Flowers, Herbs, Honey, Maple Syrup, Plant Starts, Vegetables Directions: Take US-41 South approximately 18 miles. Take a left on M-94 East. Just past Eben Junction turn right on Benson Rd. (immediately after Junction Auto). Look for a large hoop house on the right.
Treasa’s Treasures
N7561 La Combe Rd. Munising, MI 49862 Producing: Eggs, Flowers, Heirloom Dry Beans, Herbs, Jam/Jelly, Maple Syrup, Plant Starts, Vegetables, Woven Rugs Directions: Take US-41 South approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto M-28 East in Harvey. Go approximately 29 miles, then turn right on La Combe Rd. (dead end, gravel road). Go 1/2 mile and the “micro-farm” is on the right. You can’t miss the plastic, and you can’t get lost on this road.
NOTE: All directions depart from downtown Marquette, driving directly to each farm. If you’re leaving from home or driving from one farm to the next, you may want to seek out more detailed driving instructions. Tours go rain or shine so please dress appropriately.
