From the Ground & Partner Events
Vendor Application Month
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From the Ground Farmers Market Collective markets are a great source for fresh local produce, homemade baked goods, and artisan crafts in Houghton, Hancock and Calumet all summer long.
We strive to engage the community in local food and are proud to support multiple payment options including: credit/debit cards, SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC and Senior Project Fresh. These options allow our residents greater access to fresh, healthy food and provide an expanded market for local growers in our region.
For more information about the food access programs we offer, visit fromthegroundfmc.org to learn more.
Houghton From the Ground Fest
Houghton From the Ground Fest is a single day event that celebrates all things local: food, art, music, and rides! This festival will showcase and be held on the Houghton Pier, two weeks before opening day of the Houghton Farmers Market!
Event organizers include: City of Houghton, Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, From the Ground Farmers Market Collective, Michigan Tech β Rozsa Center, Visit Keweenaw, and the Copper Harbor Trails Club
The day includes live music and performances, local artisans and farmer vendors with fresh produce, demonstrations from recreation outfitters and bike shops, food trucks, meet the Keweenaw Roller Derby, family friendly bike rides along the waterfront and games for the kids! Itβs a great opportunity to get your product in front of hundreds of potential customers!
Vendor Fees and Policy To support our local vendors and markets, From the Ground Farmers Market Collective vendors from the previous year will be given application acceptance priority. Vendor fees for the day are only $20 and will be accepted on the day of the event, prior to opening, at the information booth.
DEADLINES
Applications are due by April 15th with last day to withdraw May 20th, 2023. Approved applicants will receive notification of acceptance with site assignments via your preferred form of communication with site assignment by May 22nd.
Do read the Event Policies that will be emailed to you with confirmation of your application acceptance for information on weather, set-up, tear-down, etc.
Contact John Snyder, Vendor Coordinator at fromthegroundfmc@gmail.com for any questions regarding the application process.
Blowout Plant Sale at Lake Effect Farm
Blowout Plant Sale at Lake Effect Farm in Copper Harbor, MI!
Seed Starting Workshop with Whispering Wilds
It's that time of year to get your seeds started for the garden. Gina Kerr, owner of Whispering Wild Market Farm will be offering a workshop on how to get your seeds started Saturday, April 15 11:00am β 1:00pm at The Little Gem Community Center. This will be a great way to get all your questions answered and to kick start your garden!
Copper Country Wellness Fair
This Saturday (4/15), North Harvest CSA will be at the Copper Country Wellness Fair at the CLK gym in Calumet from 10-1pm.
North Harvest will have wonderful tote bags, chili infused apple cider vinegar, thyme/chive blossom apple cider vinegar, sourdough bread, chipotle chilis, buttons & stickers. North Harvest will also be giving a talk on From the Ground Farmers Market Collective food access programs & some important market dates and events.
Ghost House Farm will be sharing a booth and they will be bringing some farm fresh eggs, greens & plant starts!
Social Media Start Up
Social newbies are invited to a casual workshop to learn how to connect their small business to FTG and the Keweenaw!