From artists to craftspeople to vendors of great locally produced products, there'll be plenty of folk to visit — all in one place.
- Adams Holistic Arts, Suzanne L. Adams
- Offering Holistic Nutrition Consultations, Holistic Art Therapy, and Fine Art. Suzanne has a masters certificate inholistic health care from WMU, and is a certified neuro-art therapist, nutrition consultant, and medical cytologist. She is also an artist and the author of The Art of Cytology: An Illustrative Study Guide with Micronutrient Discussions.
- i2k.com/~suzanne
- Agropraxis Farm & Old Sauk Trail CSA
- Sturgis, MI
- Agropraxis Farm/Old Sauk Trail CSA uses organic farming methods to produce seasonal vegetables and small fruits for a 20 week main season and a fall season extension. Local farmers markets are frequented with excess produce.
- Peter Robertson (269) 659-7481
- agropraxis.inmi@yahoo.com
- Agropraxis Farm/Old Sauk Trail CSA uses organic farming methods to produce seasonal vegetables and small fruits for a 20 week main season and a fall season extension. Local farmers markets are frequented with excess produce.
- All Stirred Up
- Portage, MI
- Serving fresh roasted coffee and selling beans, ground and whole. Fair trade beans.
- Mike Riggs 410-703-5430
- mike@weareallstirredup.com
- Serving fresh roasted coffee and selling beans, ground and whole. Fair trade beans.
- Al's Organic Vegetables
- Coldwater, Michigan
- Allan Weilnau and his daughter Kate specialize in exotic and heirloom varieties, but they grow nearly every vegetable that can be grown in the region, and the farm's orchard produces apples, pears, sour cherries, and several berries. Their farming practices are truly sustainable, using only on-farm inputs like hay and wood-stove ashes. They save seeds in order to grow the absolute best, and all food is picked on market day or the day before to ensure it's the ripest and freshest possible. Al's vegetables are 100% Certified Organic by Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Alliance. Al's Organic Vegetables can be found in season at the Royal Farmer's Market in Royal Oak (where they run a small CSA) and the Solaman Farm Park market in Fort Wayne.
- (517) 238-2786
- Allan Weilnau and his daughter Kate specialize in exotic and heirloom varieties, but they grow nearly every vegetable that can be grown in the region, and the farm's orchard produces apples, pears, sour cherries, and several berries. Their farming practices are truly sustainable, using only on-farm inputs like hay and wood-stove ashes. They save seeds in order to grow the absolute best, and all food is picked on market day or the day before to ensure it's the ripest and freshest possible. Al's vegetables are 100% Certified Organic by Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Alliance. Al's Organic Vegetables can be found in season at the Royal Farmer's Market in Royal Oak (where they run a small CSA) and the Solaman Farm Park market in Fort Wayne.
- Audubon Society of Kalamazoo
- We are a local chapter of Michigan Audubon dedicated to enjoyment, research, conservation of and education about birds and our natural environment.
- kalamazooaudubon.org
- We are a local chapter of Michigan Audubon dedicated to enjoyment, research, conservation of and education about birds and our natural environment.
- Bauer Power
- Bauer Power is west Michigan's first choice for affordable alternative power. Bauer Power installs renewable energy systems —
PV (photo-voltaic), wind, and hot-water systems.- Owner: Mark Bauer (269) 672-9620
- bauerpower.com
- Bauer Power is west Michigan's first choice for affordable alternative power. Bauer Power installs renewable energy systems —
- Blue Dog Greens
- Bangor, Michigan
- We grow a wide variety of vegetables specializing in greens and flowers which we sell at several farmer's markets and stores in the Southwest Michigan area.
- squidoo.com/BlueDogGreens | bdgreens@email.com
- We grow a wide variety of vegetables specializing in greens and flowers which we sell at several farmer's markets and stores in the Southwest Michigan area.
- Brickyard Farms Soaps
- Fantastic handmade soaps by Val Lane and Kim Sanwald.
- laneburke@aol.com
- (269) 623-5167
- Fantastic handmade soaps by Val Lane and Kim Sanwald.
- Centre Street Market
- 732 E Centre Ave, Portage MI 49002
- centrestreetmarket.com
- Circle Pines Center
- Circle Pines Center is a recreational area and nature preserve in Barry County owned and democratically operated as a not-for-profit cooperative. The Center has over 300 acres of rolling hills, forest and prairie with miles of hiking trails that connect the camping area to the Center's beach on Lake Stewart. The aim of the Co-op is to demonstrate cooperative alternatives for social justice, recreation, environmental stewardship, peace, and to teach cooperation as a way of life.
- circlepinescenter.org
- (269) 623-5555
- Circle Pines Center is a recreational area and nature preserve in Barry County owned and democratically operated as a not-for-profit cooperative. The Center has over 300 acres of rolling hills, forest and prairie with miles of hiking trails that connect the camping area to the Center's beach on Lake Stewart. The aim of the Co-op is to demonstrate cooperative alternatives for social justice, recreation, environmental stewardship, peace, and to teach cooperation as a way of life.
- Come-Union Garden
- Come-union garden is an educational garden project on kalamazoo's Northside. Now in its third year, the garden is a model of sustainable gardening and permaculture, and aims to bring the neighborhood together through awareness and discussion of food and land issues.
- jahscribe@yahoo.com
- Come-union garden is an educational garden project on kalamazoo's Northside. Now in its third year, the garden is a model of sustainable gardening and permaculture, and aims to bring the neighborhood together through awareness and discussion of food and land issues.
- Creation Farm
- creationsoap.com
- Curvy Girls Soap, Tracey Lynn Gold
- Maker of soaps, shampoos, pet soaps, and herbal salves. Products are very pure, made with high-quality, all-natural ingredients. Located in downtown Lawrence Michigan.
- (269) 674-3741
- Dancing Goat Dairy
- dogwoodfarm.net/index.php/creamery/
- Dogwood Farm and Dancing Goat Dairy
- Byron Center, MI
- DogWood produces goat's milk which we turn into Dancing Goat Cheese and Udderly Wonderful Soap. Our entire operation is based on a delightful herd of Alpine goats. We believe in sustainable farming and ethical treatment of farm animals. The goats are on nice pasture, always have barn access and are regularly fed browse and treats from the neighborhood children.
- Barbara Jenness (616)878-7961
- barbara@dogwoodfarm.net
- http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M20515
- DogWood produces goat's milk which we turn into Dancing Goat Cheese and Udderly Wonderful Soap. Our entire operation is based on a delightful herd of Alpine goats. We believe in sustainable farming and ethical treatment of farm animals. The goats are on nice pasture, always have barn access and are regularly fed browse and treats from the neighborhood children.
- Eaters' Guild
- Bangor, Michigan
- Eaters' Guild is a diverse vegetable and fruit farm operated on land that has been certified organic for over thirty years. We grow vegetables, flowers and small fruits for our CSA members, restaurants, farmers markets and retail stores. Our aim is to discover what we can eat year-round from these soils and clime.
- eatersguild@i2k.com
- (269) 427-0423
- Eaters' Guild is a diverse vegetable and fruit farm operated on land that has been certified organic for over thirty years. We grow vegetables, flowers and small fruits for our CSA members, restaurants, farmers markets and retail stores. Our aim is to discover what we can eat year-round from these soils and clime.
- Elizabeth Forest, CMT
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Elizabeth will be giving chair massages to weary festival goers during the day.
- Fair Food Matters
- FFM serves the southwest Michigan community as an educational resource for food issues relating to health, environmental responsibility, and social justice. We envision thriving local communities worldwide providing themselves with safe, nutritious, locally produced foods grown and distributed in ways that foster healthy communities, environments, and economies.
- fairfoodmatters.org
- Flowerfield Enterprises
- Founded by Mary Appelhof in 1976, Flowerfield Enterprises promotes vermicomposting (indoor composting of kitchen waste using worms) and the use of Compost Tea, a rich aerated brew of compost and nutrients. Compost Tea can reduce and eliminate the use of chemical products on lawns, fields, orchards, gardens, vineyards, and playing fields, and is completely safe for children, pets, and livestock. The use of compost tea and vermicompost exemplify the biological approach to sustainability: Put back what has been depleted in the soil, and do no more harm.
- wormwoman.com
- Four Elements Energy
- A local renewable energy company dedicated to helping you improve your energy future. Our Southwest Michigan-based renewable energy professionals provide custom-designed renewable energy solutions for residential and commercial applications.
- fourelements-energy.com | info@fourelements-energy.com
- (269) 267-1804
- fourelements-energy.com | info@fourelements-energy.com
- Friend of Birds, Jonathan Morgan, Wildlife Photography
- friendofbirds.com
- Good Karma – Eco-Fair Trade Store
- Good Karma is committed to the principles and end goals of the Fair Trade movement and is dedicated to seeking out and selling goods that will benefit the well-being of people and the planet. Visit us at our new Portage location for that unique gift that gives back.
- 8108 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage MI 49002
- (269) 324-2031
- 8108 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage MI 49002
- Great Harvest Bread Company
- At Great Harvest we are millers and bakers of Great Plains whole wheat. We specialize in chemical-free whole wheat products, and never use preservatives or artificial anything. We mill our wheat every day, then bake within 48 hours of milling so the wheat is still full of vitamins, minerals and yummy taste and our products keep for 7-10 days on your shelf!
- dbheitzman@greatharvest. com
- (269) 327-0820
- At Great Harvest we are millers and bakers of Great Plains whole wheat. We specialize in chemical-free whole wheat products, and never use preservatives or artificial anything. We mill our wheat every day, then bake within 48 hours of milling so the wheat is still full of vitamins, minerals and yummy taste and our products keep for 7-10 days on your shelf!
- Green's MM Beefalo Farm
- Beefalo are a cross between Bison (American Buffalo) and domestic cattle. This produces meat very low in fat and cholesterol. Our beefalo are naturally raised, with no steroids, no hormones, and no antibiotics.
- 9824 East YZ Ave, Vicksburg MI 49097
- (269) 496-7814 after 6:30 PM
- greensmmbeefalo@yahoo.com
- Beefalo are a cross between Bison (American Buffalo) and domestic cattle. This produces meat very low in fat and cholesterol. Our beefalo are naturally raised, with no steroids, no hormones, and no antibiotics.
- Valerie Groszmann
- T-shirts, bumper stickers, buttons, books, cards & postcards
- vjg@talk21.com
- (269) 344-9099
- vjg@talk21.com
- Grubb Waterfowl
- We will have Embden Geese or Tolouse Geese, a pair of Buff Ducks and a pair of Cayuga ducks. We may also bring some silkie chickens.
- Dr. Michael Hamm,
C.S. Mott Chair for Sustainable Agriculture at MSU - mottgroup.msu.edu
- Half Moon Soap, Kathy Barnitz
- Handmade soap and skin care products
- kbarnitz@fastmail.fm
- (269) 624-1454
- kbarnitz@fastmail.fm
- Juice Plus+~ A catalyst for change in general health
- Juice Plus+ is whole food nutrition packed with the essence of 17 different fresh raw fruits, vegetables and grains. It is the most researched whole food supplement in the world and contains no pesticides or other contaminants. Backed by independent scientific research, thousands of doctors and medical professionals are recommending it to their patients.
- Donna Wright, Certified Health Educator, Wellness Coordinator and Juice Plus+ distributor
- wrightjuiceplus.com
- Donna Wright, Certified Health Educator, Wellness Coordinator and Juice Plus+ distributor
- Kalamazoo Baha'i Community
- Unity is central to the Baha'i Teachings. For the Baha'is of Kalamazoo, "So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth." Agriculture is a basic concern for Baha'is as it is a basis of community life.
- "The fundamental basis of the community is agriculture, tillage of the soil." – Baha'i Writings
- (269) 349-2167
- (800) 22-UNITE | usbahai.org
- "The fundamental basis of the community is agriculture, tillage of the soil." – Baha'i Writings
- Kazoo Books
- A full-service, family-owned bookseller. Kazoo Books will be offering copies of Sherri Brooks Vinton's book "The Real Food Revival" before, during, and after Sherri's talk.
- kazoobooks.com | read@kazoobooks.com
- (800) 516-2665
- kazoobooks.com | read@kazoobooks.com
- Penny Kelly and Lily Hill Farm
- lilyhillfarm.org
- Joan Khaled, Potter
- Joan Khaled offers Southwest Michigan her handmade ceramics — high-fired bowls, vases, mugs, etc.
- sidon@juno.com
- (269) 382-3025
- sidon@juno.com
- KikaPaprika
- KikaPaprika is a line of womans organic, eco-friendly clothing and jewelry. KikaPaprika is fun, fresh and comfortable clothing for every woman, every age!
- Chelsie Downs 269-275-0041
- soulshine024@hotmail.com
- Chelsie Downs 269-275-0041
- K'zoo Folklife Organization
- The K'zoo Folklife Organization is a non-profit organization which promotes the presentation and preservation of multi-cultural, traditional, and contemporary folk music, dance, and arts for the education and enrichment of the greater Kalamazoo community. The figure of Elmo, seen in our logo, symbolizes the cozy, coffee-house atmosphere you'll discover at our concerts. Come and enjoy good music, good company, and tasty refreshments. Homemade, fresh-baked brownies are a K'zoo Folklife specialty!
- geocities.com/kazoofolklife
- The K'zoo Folklife Organization is a non-profit organization which promotes the presentation and preservation of multi-cultural, traditional, and contemporary folk music, dance, and arts for the education and enrichment of the greater Kalamazoo community. The figure of Elmo, seen in our logo, symbolizes the cozy, coffee-house atmosphere you'll discover at our concerts. Come and enjoy good music, good company, and tasty refreshments. Homemade, fresh-baked brownies are a K'zoo Folklife specialty!
- Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones
- Wild Ones is a not-for-profit organization that promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to enhance biodiversity through preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. The Kalamazoo Area Chapter of the Wild Ones meets monthly for field trips and invited speakers to educate its members about growing native plants. They provide assistance to their members on the identification and requirements of native species and they participate in projects in the community involving the use of native plants.
- polexia@kzoo.edu
- Wild Ones is a not-for-profit organization that promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to enhance biodiversity through preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. The Kalamazoo Area Chapter of the Wild Ones meets monthly for field trips and invited speakers to educate its members about growing native plants. They provide assistance to their members on the identification and requirements of native species and they participate in projects in the community involving the use of native plants.
- LTER Project, Kellogg Biological Station, MSU
- The Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) project studies the ecology of intensive field crop ecosystems as part of a national network of LTER sites extablished by the National Science Foundation.
- www.lter.kbs.msu.edu
- Lake Village Homestead
- Founded in 1971, Lake Village Homestead Farm provides locally raised grass-fed beef, pastured hogs, eggs from free-range chickens, goat milk and cheese, honey, environmental education, school-to-farm workshops, community garden, family memberships, community farm living, and much more. The farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation; donations directly benefit the preservation of wetlands, wildlife areas, farmland and educational programs. Please call first for your introductory visit and to get signed up for Membership and CSA Food shares.
- lakevillagehomestead.org | info@lakevillagehomestead.org
- 7943 S 25th St, Kalamazoo MI 49048
- (269) 808-2529
- Founded in 1971, Lake Village Homestead Farm provides locally raised grass-fed beef, pastured hogs, eggs from free-range chickens, goat milk and cheese, honey, environmental education, school-to-farm workshops, community garden, family memberships, community farm living, and much more. The farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation; donations directly benefit the preservation of wetlands, wildlife areas, farmland and educational programs. Please call first for your introductory visit and to get signed up for Membership and CSA Food shares.
- Lucy-in-the-Sky Quilts, Billie Gunderson
- (269) 381-7643
- Maiden Mills LLC.
- Selling baking mixes made from locally grown stone ground flours from organically grown grains from Michigan farmers. Selling Scottish scone mix, Irish soda bread mix, pancake mixes (buttermilk, buckwheat, wheat), and wheat-free cookie mixes.
- Alisa Crawford (616)393-6313
- alisa.maidenmills@gmail.com
- Alisa Crawford (616)393-6313
- Manitou Arbor Ecovillage
- Manitou Arbor Ecovillage is an eco-spiritual community dedicated to caring for people and the Earth by living and demonstrating a sustainable culture appropriate to our bioregion. Our community is in the process of formation. Please visit our table to learn more about us.
- manitouarbor.org
- Manitou Arbor Ecovillage is an eco-spiritual community dedicated to caring for people and the Earth by living and demonstrating a sustainable culture appropriate to our bioregion. Our community is in the process of formation. Please visit our table to learn more about us.
- Mattawan Artisan Creamery/KalCarbon Acres
- kalcarbon.com
- Michigan Land Trustees
- michiganlandtrust.org
- Midwest Fire Safety IV
- 2938 Business One Drive, Kalamazoo MI 49048
- (269) 383-5755
- Natural Balance Magazine
- The intention of Natural Balance Magazine is to be a forum for connecting people, sharing traditions and wisdom, local sustainability and volunteerism. Through the use of this magazine, we wish to present traditional and alternative, positive thoughts and approaches to better the lives, health and spiritual well-being within the people and environment of Southwestern Michigan.
- naturalbalancemagazine.com
- The intention of Natural Balance Magazine is to be a forum for connecting people, sharing traditions and wisdom, local sustainability and volunteerism. Through the use of this magazine, we wish to present traditional and alternative, positive thoughts and approaches to better the lives, health and spiritual well-being within the people and environment of Southwestern Michigan.
- Natural Health Center
- naturalhealthfoodcenter.com
- New Leaf Regenerative Design
- newleafregenerativedesign.com
- Nila's Goat Farm
- Nila Thompson
- Nila has a range of soaps, lotions, and other products made from goat milk.
- People's Food Co-op
- People's Food Co-op of Kalamazoo is a consumer-owned cooperative grocery store, bringing a full array of natural products and healthful foods to the community at reasonable prices.
- peoplesfoodco-op.org
- People's Food Co-op of Kalamazoo is a consumer-owned cooperative grocery store, bringing a full array of natural products and healthful foods to the community at reasonable prices.
- Poppy Candle Co., Marie Dault
- (269) 674-4097
- The Sassy Ewe, Sue Ann Carpenter
- Sue will be selling a wide range of hand spun yarns for knitting and other fiber arts.
- The Sassy Ewe, PO Box 285, Barryton MI 49305
- carpentersueann@yahoo.com
- Sue will be selling a wide range of hand spun yarns for knitting and other fiber arts.
- Sue Rockenbach
- Energetic Life Balancing, Reiki Master & Teacher
- Gentle methods for health and wellness. Homeopathy study group.
- livingbalanced@hotmail.com
- (269) 628-2703
- Gentle methods for health and wellness. Homeopathy study group.
- The Rug Lady
- Carol creates beautiful hand-made rugs for your enjoyment! 100% American-made rugs, mostly from salvaged materials.
- (269) 345-5509
- Carol creates beautiful hand-made rugs for your enjoyment! 100% American-made rugs, mostly from salvaged materials.
- Sawall Health Foods
- (269) 343-3619
- Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
- SWMLC is a non-profit organization created by local residents in 1991 to preserve the natural, scenic, and historic landscapes in the nine counties of southwest Michigan. Since 1991, SWMLC has protected over 5,300 acres.
- swmlc.org
- SWMLC is a non-profit organization created by local residents in 1991 to preserve the natural, scenic, and historic landscapes in the nine counties of southwest Michigan. Since 1991, SWMLC has protected over 5,300 acres.
- TANSTAAFL Farmstead
- A family farm located on the bottom lands of the Paw Paw River in Southwest Michigan, we are a diversified operation with pastured goats and sheep, vegetables in season, and honey and bee supplies. Products from the hive are our speciality. We have raw, unfiltered local wildflower honey. In our quest to avoid chemical medications in the hive, we raise queen bees to rebuild the hives that we lose to mites.
- Owned and operated by John Reuter; simple living, no phone.
- localharvest.org/farms/M5398 | tanstaffl_farmstead@yahoo.com
- Owned and operated by John Reuter; simple living, no phone.
- Tillers International
- Your hosts for the Community Harvest Fest. Tillers was created to help farmers abroad develop their production and communities. At the Harvest Fest we will have information available about this important work.
- tillersinternational.org
- Your hosts for the Community Harvest Fest. Tillers was created to help farmers abroad develop their production and communities. At the Harvest Fest we will have information available about this important work.
- Touch of Gray
- Hartford, MI
- Soy Candles, Bandana Totes, Fabric & Beaded Jewelry.
- Susan Bisnett 269-876-6979
- Susanbiz@comcast.net
- Soy Candles, Bandana Totes, Fabric & Beaded Jewelry.
- Van Buren Transition Initiative, Maynard Kaufman
- Local group of people working towards making SW Michigan a "Transition Town" area. We are working with the Primer which is available on the TransitionUS website as part of the Post Carbon Institute.
- transitionculture.org
- The Victorian Bakery
- We bake cakes and traditional Irish scones, breads, and cookies using only King Arthur flours and real butter, with free-range eggs when available. Originally our organization was started to provide teachers of autistic children with wholesome home-baked goods. You can find our products at Sawall Health Foods on Oakland Drive. For special orders, ask at Sawall's or call us directly.
- (269) 553-6194
- victorianbakery.com
- We bake cakes and traditional Irish scones, breads, and cookies using only King Arthur flours and real butter, with free-range eggs when available. Originally our organization was started to provide teachers of autistic children with wholesome home-baked goods. You can find our products at Sawall Health Foods on Oakland Drive. For special orders, ask at Sawall's or call us directly.
- The Waful Queen
- Galesburg, MI
- Organic homemade waffles for people and dogs. Gluten free and regular varieties. All flavors. Each waffle is wrapped in wax paper sleeve.Mix and match.Buy packages to take home, freeze and toast to perfection. Toaster and homemade syrups/butter/powdered sugar available on site for hot waffles. Dog waffles have no wheat, corn, soy, or crap---all pure organic food comination.
- Cherisse Dyas 269-665-9895
- cherissemonterio@sbcglobal.net
- Organic homemade waffles for people and dogs. Gluten free and regular varieties. All flavors. Each waffle is wrapped in wax paper sleeve.Mix and match.Buy packages to take home, freeze and toast to perfection. Toaster and homemade syrups/butter/powdered sugar available on site for hot waffles. Dog waffles have no wheat, corn, soy, or crap---all pure organic food comination.
- Wiltse Kitchen
- Right here in Scotts, home of Tillers and the Harvest Fest, Ken and Susan Wiltse make an awesome homemade granola. Our Just-Good-Stuff Granola is 65% organic and contains Michigan blueberries, tart cherries, and cranberries, plus raw nuts and seeds: almonds, black walnuts, flaxseed, pecans, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. To further perfect the taste, we add Madagascar "Bourbon Island" vanilla, Indonesian Korintje cinnamon, freshly-grated nutmeg from Grenada, and sea salt. We truly feel it is Just-Good-Stuff Granola. We also make homemade low-sugar jams and jellies (using less sugar, and not chemical sweeteners), including apricot, blackberry, blueberry, tart cherry, cranberry, elderberry, peach, plum, raspberry, and rhubarb.