Monday Night Farmers Market on Main Street returns for second, longer season

Fresh romaine, sweet strawberries, plump blueberries, tasty bread and juicy sweet corn are just a few of the goods you will find at the additional Midland Area Farmers Market on Monday nights.
The Monday Night Market on Main Street will feature most of the same great items you can get at the Wednesday and Saturday markets, [...]

Farmers’ markets offer fresh finds

by Brooke Adams, Vision Mid Michigan

With the warming spring weather comes the opening of mid-Michigan farmers’ markets.
Mid-Michigan has a plethora of farmers’ markets offering a lot to members of their respective communities.
“It is critical that we as a community support our local businesses, growers and entrepreneurs by purchasing locally and keeping our dollars re-circulating,” said John Hooper, manager of the [...]

Retired schoolteacher has alpaca flock of love

by Sarah Chuby, Vision Mid Michigan

Maple Smith knows how to command attention.
Walking out to the barn, the mother of three and grandmother of five reaches in her pocket and pulls out a piece of candy.
Rubbing her thumb and index finger over the clear plastic a faint sound is heard. Crinkle. Crinkle.
Ears perk up. Heads turn. The [...]