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 - Raub-Rae Feed
Raub-Rae Farm is a Michigan Centennial Farm that has used Certified Organic methods since 1991. The farm blends its own livestock feed year-round using homegrown ingredients such as corn, oats, barley, wheat, roasted beans, and spelt, enriched with kelp and mineral blends from Midwestern Bio Ag or Fertrell. Feed is available in various formulations for chickens, pigs, turkeys, and goats, sold in 50-pound bags or bulk tote bags. In addition to feed, Raub-Rae Farm raises turkeys each summer for Thanksgiving, providing fresh, locally raised birds for holiday tables across the region.
What they offer: Organic/Custom Feed
Location: Brown City, MI.
Contact: (810) 537-1333 / [email protected]
Website/Social Address: Ā https://raubraefarm.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/raubraefarm/
Resources for your Gardens, Orchards, Pastures, and other Growing Spaces!
Weekly Highlight #2 - BioChar
Jordan Buck of Northern Homesteading offers small-chunk, unground biochar for those looking to enrich their soil and support sustainable growing. Biochar is available in 5-gallon or 50-gallon loads. Customers can bring their own containers or purchase buckets and barrels on-site.
What they offer: Biochar
Location: Ensley Center, MI.
Contact: Jordan Buck: [email protected]
Website/Social Address: https://northernhomesteading.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/groups/298019156319593/
Miscellaneous Resources for your Property
Weekly Highlight #3 - LEM Products
LEM is a leader in meat and game processing equipment, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to hunters, processors, and home cooks. Their assortment of products makes it easy to process, prepare, and preserve your harvest and foods. From the first grind to delicious sausages and homemade jerky to helping your bounty stay fresh for longer, LEM Products helps make home processing a rewarding experience and guides customers to help them continue processing for years to come.
What they offer: At-home processing tools
Location: Stores throughout Michigan and online
Contact: (877) 336 - 5895 / [email protected]
Website/Social Address: https://lemproducts.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/LEMProducts
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Happy Homesteading!
See you next week!!
The MHC Team
Next week we will have new resources forā¦
BULK DRY GOODS
BABY CHICKS
DECEMBER IN PERSON EDUCATION
See you then!!