Muskegon Farmers Market

You went to your local market, you picked up some beautiful asparagus and plump strawberries. Now what? Resist the urge to wash your bounty and put it into the refrigerator right away. Ripening fruits such as melons and fruits with pits (nectarines, peaches, etc.) need to stand at room temperature. Their vitamins and phytochemicals tend [...]

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If you would like to know more about Michigan apple varieties and their uses, the following websites are good sources of information: Michigan Apple Committee Apple Varieties in Michigan Apple Journal

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Choose apples that feel firm. They should not have bruises or rotten spots. Handle apples gently. Bumps and bruises cause dark spots. YIELD 1 pound of apples equals about: 3 medium-sized apples 4 cups peeled, cored apples Plan on 6 to 8 medium-sized apples for a 9-inch pie. 2 1/2 to 3 pounds equals 2 [...]

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Choose potatoes that are clean, firm and smooth with no sprouts (“eyes”) or greenish color and no rotten smell. Handle potatoes gently. Bruised potatoes turn dark and begin to rot. YIELD One pound equals about: 3 medium potatoes 3 cups peeled and sliced potatoes 2 cups mashed potatoes 2 cups french fries POTATO TYPES Round [...]

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Buy local food. Sustain local farms. 10 Reasons to Buy Local Food 1.      Locally grown food tastes better.  Food grown in your own community was probably picked within the past day or two.  It’s crisp, sweet and loaded with flavor.  Produce flown or trucked in from California, Florida, Chile or Holland is, quite understandably, much [...]

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There is a lot of technical and confusing jargon used for agricultural produce and farming methods. This list of terms with their definitions should help you sort through all the market talk. Farm Fresh: This phrase is a marketing term used in retail and direct farm sales. In general it means that the product is [...]

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If you have never shopped a farmer’s market before, here is some helpful advice. It Pays To Get Up Early. Get to the Market when it opens to find the best selection and the freshest produce. Dress Comfortably. Wear walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. The Muskegon Farmer’s Market is open rain or [...]

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