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.
Each week will feature a different vegetable available at the M Farmers Markets (or your local grocer!). Get deliciously easy, budget-friendly recipes; how-to videos with time-saving tips for cutting and cooking vegetables; and more.
Sign up for the newsletterOn select days, visit an M Farmers Markets on 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, and Planet Blue.
Location: Administrative Services Building, grassy area in parking lot #SC11
(Though Hoover is under construction, you can still access the market by foot)
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Select Wednesdays, July 17 – September 4. 2019
Cash, credit/debit cards accepted.
All produce is provided by Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan, MI, a family-owned and operated farm that does not use chemicals or pesticides.
Location: Briarwood Circle, between Buildings 4 & 5
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Once a month:
Cash, credit/debit cards accepted.
All produce is provided by Hay Creek Heritage Farm, Pinckney, MI, a locally-owned and operated farm practice natural, sustainable farming methods.
Location: East Ann Arbor Health Center, Front Lobby
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Every Tuesday, July 9 – Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cash, credit/debit cards accepted.
All produce is provided by Prochaska Farms, Tecumseh, MI, a locally-owned and operated farm that uses farming practices and products considered naturally grown.
Location: KMS, back parking lot by the loading dock
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Once a month:
Cash, credit/debit cards accepted.
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 days, July 16 – September 10, 2019
Cash, credit/debit cards accepted.
All produce is provided by Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan, MI, a family-owned and operated farm that does not use chemicals or pesticides.
Location: University Hospital Courtyard
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Every Thursday, July 11 – Sept. 19, 2019
Cash, credit/debit cards accepted.
Vendors:
All produce is provided by Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan, MI, a family-owned and operated farm that does not use chemicals or pesticides.
Fresh-made breads and other goodies will be available at most market from Great Harvest Bread Co., locally owned and operated in Ann Arbor.
Location: Wolverine Tower, Ground Level
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Select Tuesdays, July 9 – Sept. 17, 2019
Cash, credit/debit cards accepted.
All produce is provided by Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan, MI, a family-owned and operated farm that does not use chemicals or pesticides.
Location: Patio of the S. Athletic Campus
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: June 13 and 27, 2019
Get more information about the Pop Up Farm Stand on S. Athletic Campus.
Location: Michigan Stadium, outside of Gate 1 (in conjunction with MHealthy’s Be Well in the Big House event)
Time: 3 – 7 p.m.
Dates: Friday, September 20, 2019
Cash, credit/debit cards accepted.
All produce is provided by Zilke Vegetable Farm, Milan, MI, a family-owned and operated farm that does not use chemicals or pesticides.
September 19, 2019: The Diag (during EarthFest), 10a.m. – 2 p.m.
October 10, 2019: The Grove, North Campus Diag, 10a.m. – 2 p.m.
MDining will hold two expanded markets on North and Central campus this fall!
Dearborn Farmers’ & Artisans Market
Location: 22101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn MI 48124 (Garrison St. Parking lot, between Mason & Howard Streets, behind the Bryant Library)
Dates: Fridays, June 7 – September 27, 2019 (closed July 5)
Time: 2 – 7 p.m.
The Flint Farmers’ Market
Location: 300 East First St. Flint, MI 48502
Days and Times:
Visit the Flint Farmers’ Market website.
Find farmers markets, CSAs, and where to use Double Up Food Bucks in your area.
Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA)
Search by county or city to find your local farmers market. Visit MIFMA.
Double Up Food Bucks
The Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of federal nutrition (SNAP or food stamps) benefits spent at participating markets and grocery stores. The goal is to help people bring home more healthy fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers. The wins are three-fold: low-income consumers eat more healthy food, local farmers gain new customers and make more money, and more food dollars stay in the local economy. Learn more.
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.