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.
Location: University Hospital Courtyard
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Every Thursday, June 7 – September 27, 2018
Purchases can be made with cash, credit/debit cards.
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.
NEW – Enjoy lunch on the lawn! A-Maize & Blue Catering will have MHealthy-approved boxed lunches available each week at the UH Courtyard market. Boxed lunches include choice of entree, fruit salad, baked chips, and small bottled water. Cost: $8 (cash only). Entrées will change each week.
Location: East Ann Arbor Health Center, Front Lobby
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Every Tuesday, June 5 – September 25, 2018 (except July 3 and July 31)
Purchases can be made with cash, credit/debit cards.
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: Third Wednesday of every month, May – September 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: Briarwood Circle, between Buildings 4 & 5
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Select Wednesdays, June 6 – September 26, 2018
Purchases can be made with cash, credit/debit cards.
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: Administrative Services Building, grassy area in parking lot #SC11
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Select Wednesdays, July 18 – September 19
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: The Grove, North Campus Diag (near Bell Tower)
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dates: Select Thursdays, July 12 – September 6, 2018
Purchases can be made with cash, credit/debit cards.
All produce is provided by Prochaska Farms, Tecumseh, MI, a locally-owned and operated farm that uses farming practices and products considered naturally grown.
Join us this fall for expanded markets! In additional to fresh fruits, vegetables and other locally sourced foods from a variety of local farms (including our own student run campus farm), these events include chef demonstrations, tips for healthy eating, free samples, giveaways, information stations and more.
Time: Tentatively, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dates and Locations:
An M Farmers Market will be available at MHealthy's Be Well in the Big House event. You do not need to register to visit the farmers market or attend the concourse activites.
Location: Michigan Stadium, Gate 1
Time: 3 – 7 p.m.
Dates: Friday, September 28, 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.
Dearborn Farmers’ & Artisans Market
Location: 22101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn MI 48124 (Garrison St. Parking lot, between Mason & Howard Streets, behind the Bryant Library)
Dates: Every Friday, June 1 – September 28, 2018 (closed July 6)
Time: 2 – 7 p.m.
Visit the Dearborn Farmers’ and Artisans Market website or call (810) 232-1399 to learn more.
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.