Time to DECLARE YOUR DEPENDENCE ON LOCAL FOOD!

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Celebrate the 4th with LOCALLY GROWN!!
Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturday, July 4th, 2015, 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Mercy Health Lakes Campus
On 6401 Harvey St. at US31/Pontaluna Rd. Exit. 1st Bldg North of Pontaluna Rd.
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 Attending this week’s market:

Mund Farm of Rothbury

Greg returns this week with first harvest of  Certified Organic tart cherries! Best for pies, streusels & crisps, they are sought after by cooks who know they hold their shape better than sweet cherries (and who likes a gloppy cherry pie?) and are also easier to control sweetness to suit your own tastes. The season is short for these beauties, so grab some this Saturday!
Funny Farm of Grant
We accept WIC Project Fresh Coupons!
This week we will bring:
Rainbow Carrots!
Snap Peas, edible pods and shelling size
Last week! Asparagus
Fresh Oregano
Eggs from our mixed flock
Dried Shiitake mushrooms, fresh is available
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Black Hawaiian finishing salt
Ass’t Dried herbs
and anything else we can find!

Grandson’s Gardens of Spring Lake
Cut Lettuce
Spinach
Arugula
Swiss Chard
Baby Kale
Head Lettuce (Red leaf, Summer Crisp, Romaine)
Hearts of Romaine
Pea Tendrils
Snow Peas
Sugar Snap Peas
Carrots
Onions
Shallots
Beets
Radishes
Turnips
Spicy Mix
Red Lettuce
Radishes

Little Red Organics of Freesoil
This week we will have:
• Cut Flower Bouquets
• Gladiolas
• Snapdragons
• Pastured, Non-GMO Chicken!
• Kohlrabi (last of it)
• Haikuri Turnips
• Radishes (last of them)
• Arugula, Tatsoi, and Red Mustard
• Spinach
• Pea and Sunflower Shoots
• Green Garlic! – bulk green garlic available, bulk cured garlic later in season
• Broccoli
• Summer Squash and Zuchs
• Leaf lettuces
• Cilantro
• Basil
• Italian Parsley
• Kale – Red Russian, Winter Bor, Toscano
• Seedless Cucumbers
• Sugar Snap Peas
• Garlic Scapes
Coming Soon:
• Fava Beans
• Scallions
• New Potatoes

Maple Moon Farm of Shelby
This week we are bringing
SNAP PEAS
SPROUTING BROCCOLI
KALE
BABY KALE
BEET GREENS
TURNIP GREENS
MUSTARD GREENS
CARROTS
SALAD TURNIPS
CILANTRO
DILL
PARSLEY
EGGS-along with foraging and garden waste, our hens fed Certified Organic grain.
CUT FLOWERS
HERBAL TEAS
HERBAL SALVES
DRIED CULINARY HERBS
HERBAL LIP BALMS – Try our new Michigan Summer Lip Balm!
LOVE
1224 S.144th Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-2535
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Liberty Family Farm & Bakery of Hart
From the Bakery:
Breakfast Cookies
Fresh Quiche
Paleo Breakfast Cookies
Pizza Crusts
From the Farm:
New! First batch of Pasture Raised Chicken
– all cuts
Grass fed Lamb
– all cuts
Pork
– chops, ground, and sausage!
Tim looks forward to seeing you at the market!

Pine Row Farm of Rothbury
Taste the difference in 100% Grass Fed Beef!
Our cows are on pasture as much as weather allows, then supplemented with our own farm grown baleage.
We have quarters and halves of our 100% grass fed beef available now! See me at market, or call
Ground beef $6.50
Roast $6
T-Bone $12.
Tenderloin $13
Sirloin $9
Rib steak $12
NY Strip $13
Oxtail $5.50
Short ribs $6.50
Round steak $5.75
Liver $4.00
Tongue $5.50
Soup bones $2
Hanging half  3.75 pre order call us
Poultry
All poultry is free range, fed certified organic feed.
Chicken eggs $5.00
Duck eggs $8
Broiler chickens  $4 lb SOLD OUT, Taking Pre-Orders now for Labor Day delivery!
Turkeys $4 lb
Ducks , guineas, geese: ask for availability
Honey
12 oz bear 4
1 lb jar raw 5.25
2 lb bottle 9
4 lb pail raw 17
5 lb jug 20

Provision Family Farms of White Cloud
Happy Independence Day!!!
This week we have our next batch of FRESH CHICKEN available!
If you would like to reserve your order for Saturday’s Market just
email or call us (231) 689-0457 with your request and we will have it
ready for you to pick up.
CHICKEN
Whole
$4.00/lb
Thighs
$5.00/lb
Drums
$5.00/lb
Wings
$4.00/lb
Breast (email order only)
$9.00/lb
Backs
$2.00/lb
Stewing Hens
$2.75/lb
Giblets
$2.00/lb
Eggs
$4.00/dozen
SMOKED PORK
Smoked Hock
$4.00/lb
Bacon
$8.50/lb
Jowl Bacon
$8.00/lb
Cottage Bacon
$8.00/lb
Ham
$7.50/lb
Pit Ham (Sliced Lunchmeat)
$8.00/lb
Canadian Bacon
$5.00/pkg (1/2lb packages)
PORK
Sausage (Italian and Breakfast)
$6.00/lb
Ground Pork
$6.00/lb
Bulk Sausage or Ground Pork (10 +lbs)
$5.50/lb
Pork Chops
$6.50/lb
Pork Steak
$6.50/lb
Boston Butt
$6.50/lb
Loin
$7.50/lb
Spare Ribs
$5.00/lb
Baby Back Ribs
$9.00/lb
Tenderloin
$12.00/lb
Bones, Head
$1.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$4.00/lb
Lard
$4.00/lb
BEEF
Hamburger
$5.75/lb
Hamburger Bulk 10+ lbs
$5.25/lb
Ground Sirloin
$6.50/lb
1/3lb Hamburger Patties (4 pack)
$8.50/each
Cube Steak
$6.50/lb
Rib Steak, Kabobs
$8.00/lb
Brisket, Chuck Roast, English Roast, Cube Steak, Stew Meat
$6.50/lb
Flank, Skirt, Flat Iron, Sirloin
$11.00/lb
Porterhouse Steak, Tenderloin
$13.00/lb
Liver, Short Ribs
$4.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Heart, Kidney
$2.00/lb
LAMB
Ground
$10.00/lb
Stew Meat
$10.00/lb
Leg Roast
$13.00/lb
Boneless Leg
$14.00/lb
Steaks, Spare Ribs
$11.00/lb
Chops
$13.00/lb
Rack
$15.00/lb
Bones
$2.00/lb
Liver, Heart
$6.00/lb
DUCK
Eggs
$5.00/dozen

Shady Side Farm of Holland
This week we will be at market with our certified organic beans, all harvested last fall, in the following varieties:
Black Turtle – Common black bean with a thick skin and a meaty texture.
Black Valentine – Taste like kidney beans, great for salads, soups and dips.
Hutterite Soup – Comfort food, cook fast, creamy soup, baby food.
Jacob’s Cattle – Big and meaty, taste & texture of new potatoes, traditional baked beans, chili.
Marrow – (Almost gone) Creamy bean, good in soups and baked beans.
October – (Almost gone) Creamy, velvety smooth texture, nutty, sweet flavor, thin skin, soups or chili.
Painted Lady – Slightly sweet bean, smooth, creamy texture, good in everything.
Pinto – Earthy flavor, great in Mexican cooking, falls apart under long cooking.
Zebra – (Almost gone) Smooth, creamy texture, full-bodied flavor, good all-purpose bean
Please let us know ahead of time if you’d like to order 5# bags of any one variety, so that we can pre-bag those and bring them along.
In addition, we will have Grassfield Farms organic raw aged cheeses along in the following flavors:
Aged Cheddar – You asked, and we listened! A sharp cheddar, aged a year. Award-winning!
Chili – Gouda with Red Chili flakes, this mild and creamy cheese has delightful spice without being too hot.
Country Dill – A house favorite, the dill herb in Gouda well represents the fresh grass that dominates the cows’ diet.
Crofters – This delicious cheese is aged 1 year with a medium sharp taste. The texture is dry and crumbly. Very similar to Parmesan.
Edam – It’s back! A variety of Gouda made with skim milk: Elastic, yet firm, this flawless low fat cheese is our best melter, improving any dish.
Garlic & Onion – The most aromatic of herbs. Don’t be the only one in the room to eat this spiced Gouda or you soon will be.
Gouda – A traditional handmade cheese in keeping with West Michigan’s (and our family’s) Dutch culture.
Lamont Cheddar – A rare, natural rind English cheese, named for the Grand River’s first settlement near our farm.
Leyden – Originally from the Rhine Valley, now the Grand River Valley; cumin perfectly compliments this aged Dutch cheese.
Cheese Sticks – Want to try some cheese, but don’t need a whole 8 ounces? We’ll have a few cheese sticks along each week, in a variety of cheese types, for $2 each.
And we will have our certified organic non-GMO corn along in two different options:
Whole corn (for making masa) – 2# bags. If you want corn in larger amounts than just 2#, please email me. We will have the little packets of lime necessary for making the masa, as well.
Freshly-ground corn meal – 2# bagsWe took our whole corn down to Windmill Island in Holland and had them grind corn meal for us. This stoneground meal is fresh, fresh, fresh–what I will have along to market Saturday is the second batch!
Shady Side Farm
shadysidefarmmichigan@gmail.com

Crow Feather Farm of Hesperia
We will have brassica salad mix, D’Avignon French breakfast radishes, and garlic scapes.

Laughing Tree Bakery of Hart
We are honored to bake for you and your family!  Because small good things matter.
OUR TEN WEEKLY VARIETIES
Homesteader’s Wheat (An extraordinary light wheat bread with a wonderfully chewy crust) $6.00
 Oceana Round  ( Rustic Italian country bread) $6.00
 Third Coast Three Seed  (Sunnies, Sesames, and Flax in a light wheat) $6.50
The Michigander (made with Michigan-grown whole wheat—dark and soulful) $6.00
Annie’s Raisin Spice (sweet organic raisins, organic cinnamon, and freshly ground cardamom) $7.00
Griff’s 8-Grain (Hearty, hearty! Eight organic grains and a bit of Michigan honey) $7.00
Finn’s Pecan Raisin Pecan (Jam packed with pecans and organic raisins) $8.75
100% whole grain Kamut: Light and moist with a fruity flavor, a great loaf for folks with wheat sensitivities. $7.00
Elbridge Parmesan Olive (Sumptuous parmesan and Kalamata black olives) $8.00
Pilgrim Rye: A German-style rye made with cracked rye berries and OG Spelt Flour.  (No wheat flour except for what is in the levain starter).  Slice it thin to enjoy this dark and hearty loaf.  $7.00 a loaf
SPECIALTY BREAD BAKE
TBA
PASTRIES AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY 
TBA
BAKER’S DOZEN:  If you order 12 pastries you’ll receive a 13th pastry FREE! 
MOUNTAIN CRUNCH GRANOLA (Local Honey, almonds, OG oats, OG coconut oil, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, sea salt)  $8.00/pound
LAUGHING TREE PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA (OG oats, OG sunflower seeds, OG coconut, all-natural Peanut butter, OG coconut oil, sea salt)  $8.00/pound

The Roaring Mouse of Hart
New coffee and a new display! We were busy on our week off, and made some changes to our display. Also we have a new coffee from Guatemala, and a new coffee from Ethiopia.
We are still working on our teas. This week we will have the same black and green teas available. Hopefully soon we will be adding more.
Come by to learn how to brew better coffee using the French Press or a pour-over cone. We have both for sale, as well as filters for the cone.
Come and get a fresh brewed-to-order cup of our freshly roasted coffee! Get a ceramic cup to enjoy at the market for $1 or a to-go cup for $3.
As always, we sell our coffee by the ounce so you can get the perfect amount to use while it is the freshest. We also have gift certificates; the perfect gift for a coffee lover!
All coffee is $1.10/ounce or volume discount $12/12 oz bag $16/16 oz bag
In the roaster this week:
New! Guatemala FTO – A deliciously sweet, low acid replacement for our Peru. Milk chocolate and caramel notes, with a full body. Roasted to a medium level, this coffee is great with or without milk.
New! Ethiopia Amaro Gayo Org. – This coffee just came in, so no cupping notes yet. I can say though, that it will be a delicious, fruity, light roast! This coffee is grown, harvested, processed, and exported by Ethiopia’s only female miller/exporter Asnakech Thomas. She is dedicated to improving the quality of life of women and children in the area, and is working toward building a hospital. She is also dedicated to producing the highest quality organic coffee.
Papua New Guinea FTO – Low acid, with notes of caramel and nuts. A good, strong medium-dark roast.
Decaffeinated Peru FTO – rich and sweet, with chocolate and caramel notes. A very delicious decaf! This coffee was decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process. It is a natural, chemical free process which allows the bean to retain much of its unique flavor.
Coffee is seasonal, so expect some variety. We try not to roast too much extra in order to keep the coffee fresh every week.
Call or text (231)742-0229 or email titus@theroaringmouse.com to order in advance, and we will have it bagged up and ready for you. Advance orders will ensure that we don’t run out of your favorite coffee before you get some!
Like us on Facebook for updates! www.facebook.com/theroaringmousecoffee

Simply Soaps of Spring Lake
New!….. Head to Toe Bar! That’s right, a luxurious, unscented soap bar that acts as a shampoo and body bar! I’ve been using it as a shampoo bar for over 2 months now and love it!! As pure as pure gets, saponified Organic Extra Virgin Olive & Coconut Oils, that’s it! $6 each or 2 for $10
Remember to pick up a bottle of safe and effective Insect Repellent with 9 Essential Oils that repels ticks, fleas, flies and mosquitoes as you head out camping this summer! Great for pets and kids too!
BONUS this week only: For every 2 large or 4 small Soap Bars you purchase this week you will receive a Soap Saver FREE!!!
Products include:
Body Wash:
“Wide Awake”- Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils
“Peaceful Meadow”- Rose Geranium, Sage, Lemongrass & Rosemary essential oils
“Sweet Whispers”- Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine & Lemon essential oils
“Burst of Sunshine”- Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime & Lavender
“Nights in Tuscany”- Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Lavender & Orange essential oils (matching it to Simply Soaps sensual Tuscany Perfume!)
Bar Soaps: Peppermint & Tea Tree, Lavender, Orange, Four Thieves or Bare (no scent, no color)
Foaming Hand Soap: Peppermint or Citrus (Orange & Grapefruit)
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Body Butter
Hydrating Lotion
Peppermint Toothpaste
Healing Clay
Cool Vapor Rub (New product similar to Vick’s but safe and healthy!)
Tuscany Perfume
Bath Salts & Fizz Set: Peppermint or Lavender
Laundry Soap & Stain Stick
Freeze Spray (pain relief)
Heated Rice Bags: Peppermint, Lavender, Orange or Unscented
Insect Repellent (For people and pets)
$1 off! Did you know that when you bring me your bottles of Freeze, Body Wash or Insect Repellent I will refill them at the market for $1 off the price! Good for you and the planet!
Samples of Tuscany Perfume, Body Butter, Healing Clay, Cool Vapor Rub, Freeze Spray, Lemon Sugar Scrub, Hydrating Lotion and Peppermint Toothpaste are available for you to try.
Each product at Simply Soaps is created and manufactured without the use of chemicals, artificial ingredients or preservatives of any kind. The colors and scents used are from nature, essential oils and whenever possible are made from organic ingredients.
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Five Oaks Farm of Montague
We will have eggs available, on pasture & fed certified organic feed.

Vendors not attending this week:
Earthscape Farm of Hesperia
Earthscape Farm is taking a Saturday off to go visit family for the Holiday.  We will see you on Saturday, July 11th at Sweetwater Market.  If you would like beef before then, you are welcome to come get some from the farm.  We picked up more beef this week, so have a full supply!  We also have 2 quarters at the Farm for sale, $600 each, cut, wrapped and frozen our standard way.  We have assorted extra veggies for sale, too.  Just ask!
earthscapefarm@gmail.com  or 231-861-2234.
HAPPY 4TH!  ENJOY!  CELEBRATE!
Stuart Family Farm of Custer
Wesley is out in California this weekend, we’ll be back next Saturday!
Kasza Sugar Bush
Sorry, we’re short staffed this week but will be back soon!
Bloom Ferments of Grand Rapids
We are busy brewing more Kombucha and will be back soon!
Cultured Love of Grand Rapids
A chef demo in GR will keep us from the market this week, but see you next week!
Meadow View Goat Dairy of Fremont
We will only be at market the last Saturday of the month.