Categories of resources we are currently working on gathering:
Local/Non-GMO Feed Sources
Hatcheries
On Farm & Small Scale Animal Processors
Hands-on/In-Person Events
Plants & Perennials
Compost/Biochar/Worm Castings/Other Soil Amendments
Equipment Rentals
Farriers/Hoof Trimmers
AI Techs
Auctions/Sales
And SO MUCH MORE!!
Resources for your Animals, Livestock, and Other Farm Creatures
Weekly Highlight # 1 - The Chick Hatchery
The Chick Hatchery is Michigan's Premier Source of Superior Quality Poultry. They have been breeding, hatching & shipping quality poultry since 2012. From backyard beginners to seasoned growers, The Chick Hatchery is committed to providing healthy, high-quality birds you can feel good about. Their poultry is raised humanely in NO KILL facilities, and any unsold chicks are placed with large Amish farms—never discarded.
What they offer: Baby chicks
Location: Owosso, MI.
Contact: (989) 272-3461 / [email protected]
Website/Social Address: https://www.thechickhatchery.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058858074664
Resources for your Gardens, Orchards, Pastures, and other Growing Spaces!
Weekly Highlight #2 - Amish Bulk Food Store
Family-owned and operated, Whispering Pines offers an extensive selection of bulk foods, as well as homestyle preserves and canning supplies. Their bakery is famous for its sweet treats and cheese breads, and the full-service deli offers a wide variety of meats, cheeses, and made-to-order sandwiches. You can find quality name brands sold, including Walnut Creek, Amish Wedding, Jake & Amos, and Troyer’s.
What they offer: Bulk Food/Dry Goods
Location: Fremont, MI.
Contact: (231) 924-0991
Website/Social Address: https://justplainbusiness.com/whispering-pines-bulk-foods/
Resources to help you connect and grow!
Weekly Highlight #3 - In Person Learning Event December 9th - 11th
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market EXPO is a leading industry event bringing together more than 4,500 growers and over 400 companies. Offering opportunities to learn how to implement the newest innovations on your farm, this expo. will help you grow your thinking and your business by applying new techniques and knowledge to problems that are limiting your potential.
Established in 2001 through the combined conventions of the Michigan State Horticultural Society and the Michigan Vegetable Council, it is now one of North America’s largest gatherings for fruit and vegetable producers. Since 2009, it has been held concurrently with the Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO, expanding programming for greenhouse professionals. One registration provides access to both conferences
What they offer: In-person Education/Vendors (Dec. 9-11)
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI.
Contact: (734) 239-8027 / [email protected]
Website/Social Address: https://glexpo.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/GLExpo/
Want to see the other dozen+ resources so far?
Want to suggest an addition to our directory?
Happy Homesteading!
See you next week!!
The MHC Team
Next week, we will have new resources for…
FENCING MATERIALS
GREENHOUSES + GARDEN ESSENTIALS
and BUILDING PLANS FOR BARNS + COOPS
See you then!!