Oldtimers at the Market (1960's)
For example, if you have a favorite recipe for cooking the fresh food you have bought at the Market, we would really appreciate that you would send it in via a comment. Lots of younger folks do not know how to cook food from scratch. They are used to prepared meals. Some of the “old-fashioned” vegetables are not in vogue with the younger set. Your good recipe may inspire them to purchase and use the nutritious foods sold at the Market.
Farmers and vendors: we would like to hear from you too. Let us know what produce you are bringing to the Market. Many of you have been farming for generations. Let us know about your history. There is great concern about the safety and quality of fresh foods. Local producers provide high quality, safe foods with no middle men or processors.
8 responses so far ↓
1 Andrew Armitt // Aug 7, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Great new website! The Muskegon Farmer’s
Market has really advanced the last two years,
the billboards are gorgeous too. I went to the market Saturday and it was packed. Other than
the parking it is truly a Super market!
2 Howard // Aug 24, 2008 at 11:19 am
Hi,
I like what you have done so far to the Market. I also like you websit. I have one question that maybe you can answer or redirect me to the right source to answer it. What stopped the offer from the owner of Watemark Lofts to privide $350,000 to move the Market to their property next to Marina on Western Ave accross from Watermark Lofts, and operate it for 10 years and then turn over full ownership to the City of Muskegon. It seems to me the best place for the Market.
Thanks, Howard
3 farmersmarket // Aug 25, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Actually, the proposal was for the Watermark and the City to partner to relocate the Market to our parking lot across from Watermark. Watermark stayed committed to the project throughout. However, the match the City was planning to provide was to come from a State Grant (Waterways Commission). After several attempts, the City was unsuccessful in getting the State to agree to let us use the funds for the Farmers’ Market development (we tied the development to the Marina improvements, but they wouldn’t accept that). That is why the project didn’t move forward.
4 Kelly // Sep 15, 2008 at 6:17 am
The back stall is great with all the crafters. I purchased some soy candles from the lady in booth 100 and they are wonderful !!!
5 Laurie // Feb 17, 2009 at 7:36 pm
How do I get in touch with the Market Master?
6 Camille // Oct 29, 2009 at 7:03 am
Hi,
What a fun year at the Market! My husband and I go weekly and love seeing all the progress and growth. The website’s great. I’d love to see an addition — a list of how to contact those vendors who are still selling their products through the winter. This would include the guy who sold the dog bones — we need some for our pup this winter!! And the woman who sold the honey products. If vendors are willing to be contacted through the winter, maybe contact info. could be included on this website.
Thanks!
7 Lori // Oct 31, 2009 at 6:30 am
Hi Camille, Thank you for the comments about the market, I’m glad you enjoy the website. We have requested info & links from all our vendors & have received only one so far, Muma Farms, but I will ask again. Call me at 231-722-3251 or stop by the office when your here next & I’ll get you that info. Lori
8 kathie // Jun 22, 2011 at 10:07 am
I love all the signs around the area directing folks to the Market. And they are up all week-not just the Market days.
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