Local Resources
This is a list I’ve compiled of resources local to the Grand Rapids, MI/west Michigan area
Local Raw Milk
If you’re not from this area, check out www.RealMilk.com for national listings!
Angelus Farms – 7798 Wingeier Ave Alto, MI 49302, 616-868-7339
Green Pastures Dairy and Grassfield Cheese – 14238 60th Avenue, Coopersville MI 49404
Lubbers Family Farm – O-862 Luce Street SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 (616) 453-4257
Gora Farms – 2879 144th Ave. Dorr, Michigan 49323 Phone: (616) 896-8418
Regan Family Farm – in Byron Center near M-6, (616)878-6056
MI Milk Maidens – based in Kalamazoo
CloverDale Farms – 11375 South 37th St. Scotts MI. 49088 (269)626-0030
Autumn Acres – 4351 Division St. Wayland, MI 49348 (616)877.4801
Country Winds Farm – 4711 64th Ave. Zeeland, Michigan 49464, Phone (616) 875-8732
Healthy Meats and Eggs
If you’re not from the area check out www.eatwild.com for national listings!
CloverDale Farms – 11375 South 37th Street, Scotts MI 49088. (269) 626-0030. Farm fresh eggs from free range pasture fed chickens and pork from our hogs raised in the good outdoors are also available.
Creswick Farms – 6500 Rollenhagen Road, Ravenna MI 49451. (616) 837-9226. Beef, Pork, Turkey, Chicken and Eggs
Lake Village Homestead Farm – 7943 South 25th Street, Kalamazoo MI 49048. (269) 323-3629. Grass-fed free-ranging beef, free-ranging pastured pork, eggs from free-ranging chickens, goat milk, cheese, honey, maple syrup, popcorn and vegetables in season.
Lubbers Family Farm – 0-862 Luce SW, Grand Rapids MI 49544. (616) 453-4257. Beef, lamb and turkey.
Providence Farms – Saugatuck MI 49453. (269) 857-1215 Beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, and pork.
Sand Lily Farms - 5920 115th Avenue, Fennville MI 49408. (616) 240-7135 Beef.
Uphill Farm – A-5935 136th Avenue, Holland MI 49423. (269) 751-7639 Beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, and eggs.
Retail Stores (thanks for the heads up Katie!)
Heffron Farms – 616-794-2527 – They sell local meat, raised without growth hormones or animal filler in the feed. It’s a step up from CAFOs, but they’re not organic nor grassfed.
Van Ball’s Prime Beef Inc. – 616-363-0801 and 616-891-1114All local meat, much organic, no antibiotics or hormones, some grassfed, sustainably fished seafood, low-nitrate bacon, hot dogs and smoked meats. Local honey.
Produce
We have a variety of local farmers markets and CSA’s. You can check out the current info at www.LocalHarvest.com
Pregnancy and Baby Related
Baby Beloved – (Grand Rapids) lactation consultants and retail store carrying cloth diapers, baby and maternity clothes, carriers, and more.
Hopscotch – (Grand Rapids) specializing in locally made childrens products.
EcoBuns – (Holland) Cloth diapers, baby carriers, accessories
MomsBloom – Provides a helping hand after birth with the use of wonderful volunteers. (non-profit!!)
Know of another great resource? Send it my way!
