Sweetwater Local Foods Market

Farmers market in West Michigan exclusively selling locally produced fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, and baked goods in a manner that enhances biological diversity, builds soil health, promotes animal welfare, and fosters human-environmental health.
Sweetwater Local Foods Market

When to Visit

January - December
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Contact

  • Diana Jancek

Links

6401 Prairie St., Muskegon, Michigan 49444
Directions

About the Market

Background

The Sweetwater Local Foods Market holds the distinction of being Michigan's first farmers market to exclusively offer locally produced food items. It has become a cornerstone of the local food economy in West Michigan, providing a platform for highly skilled local farmers to sell their products. The market has adapted to changing circumstances, including significant operational changes due to Covid-19.

Practices

Farmers at the Sweetwater Local Foods Market employ knowledge-intensive, ecological agriculture practices. This approach marries centuries of hands-on farming experience with contemporary scientific research to enhance biological diversity, build soil health, promote animal welfare, and foster human-environmental health. The market emphasizes a deep respect for nature, people, and animals in its operations.

The Rest

In response to Covid-19, the market has transitioned to a one-hour drive-through pre-order system every Saturday from 10 AM to 11 AM at the Mercy Health Lakes Campus parking lot. Customers can sign up for pre-order newsletters to stay informed about available products and market updates.