The University of Michigan is committed to offering sustainable, locally sourced foods. Fresh fruits, vegetables and more are available on or near campus during most months of the year.
Meet Zilke Vegetable Farm, one of the local farms supplying fresh produce and farm products for the M Farmers Markets each week.
U-M is working with local farms to offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs on or near campus. Get fresh, straight-from-the-farm vegetables and fruits by purchasing a “share” in a local farm.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)On select days, visit an M Farmers Markets on or near campus to buy affordable fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Flowers, patio pots, and other farm products will also be available at select locations. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags. M Farmers Markets are a partnership between MHealthy, Michigan Medicine, MDining, Central Student Government, and Planet Blue.
Location: Wolverine Tower, Room G18 or *G-228
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Select Tuesdays, May 8 – December 11, 2018
Purchases can be made with cash, credit/debit cards.
All produce is provided by Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan, MI, a family-owned and operated farm that does not use chemicals or pesticides.
Location: North Campus Research Complex (NCRC), Building 18 (ground level next to Picasso Café)
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Select Tuesdays, May 15 – December 4, 2018
Purchases can be made with cash, credit/debit cards.
All produce is provided by Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan, MI, a family-owned and operated farm that does not use chemicals or pesticides.
Find farmers markets, CSAs and more in your area.
USDA Local Food Directories
The USDA has created four Local Food Directories for farmers markets, community-supported agriculture operations (CSAs), food hubs and on-farm markets to help you quickly identify nearby suppliers of locally-grown foods. Search USDA directories.
LocalHarvest Directories
LocalHarvest connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it. Its directory lists thousands of family farms and farmers markets, CSAs and more. Search LocalHarvest directory.
The Flint Farmers’ Market
Location: 300 East First St. Flint, MI 48502
Days and Times:
Visit the Flint Farmers’ Market website or call (810) 232-1399 to learn more.