Support Your Community and Your Local Economy!
According to a West Michigan study conducted by Civic Economics, for every $100 you spend locally, $68 remain in your community compared with only $43 of $100 spent non-locally. This presents a compelling case for supporting local businesses, farmers, artisans and charitable organizations!
- Check out the Downtown Muskegon Business & Service Directory (courtesy of Muskegon Area First).
- Join the local food movement and support your local farmers. It’s good for your community and your health!
- The Greater Grand Rapid’s Food System Council (GGRFSC) was founded in 2001 with the goal of developing a just, sustainable and secure food system, with concentration in Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa Counties. Check out their most recent West Michigan Guide to Fresh Local Food!
- Support local food by frequenting your local Farmer’s Markets!
- Montague Farmers Market
Corner of Church & Waters St., Montague, MI
Contact: (231) 893-1155 cityofmontague@aol.com
8am-12 noon Wednesday & Saturdays, May- mid June
- Muskegon Farmers’ Market
700 Yuba Street or Seaway at Eastern St.,
Muskegon, MI — Muskegon Co.
Contact: (231) 722-3251 Lori Gomez
Open May-Nov. Tues.,Thurs. & Sat. 7am-3pm;
Saturday market continues from Thanksgiving to Christmas
FOOD STAMPS ACCEPTED.
- Muskegon Heights Farmers’ Market
2600 Baker St.
Muskegon Heights, MI
(Corner of Center and Baker)
Contact: (231) 739-3378 Mike Smith
May to before Christmas, Wed., Fri. & Sat., 7am-6pm
- Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Hackley Heart of the Lakes, Harvey St., 1/2 mile south of Lakes Mall near Pontaluna Rd.
Muskegon, MI — Muskegon Co.
Contact: (231) 893.0323 Diana Jancek dijaan@charter.net
Outdoors Spring – Dec. 22nd, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Winter market inside lobby every other Sat. Jan. 5. - Spring.
FOOD STAMPS ACCEPTED.
Stay updated on what’s happening at Sweetwater Market on their facebook feed!
- Country Girl Gardens
John and Lori Lundell
4669 Lorenson Rd.
North Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-5976
Country Girl Gardens specialize in naturally grown eggs, poultry, pork, vegetables and fresh cut flowers. Seasonal items are available at their road side stand on the farm. Poultry and pork are available by pre-order.
- Utopian Marketplace, L.L.C.
8832 Water Street
Montague, MI 49437
Telephone: (231)894-9530
Utopian Marketplace sells locally grown products and a range of health food items. Their hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. For more information on product and services offered by Utopian Marketplace visit www.utopianmarketplace.com or call the number above.
