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Delicious by Nature
MICHIGAN’S COASTLINE AND FERTILE SOIL RESULT IN AGRICULTURAL DIVERSITY THAT YOU CAN EXPERIENCE AT ORCHARDS, FARMS, DAIRIES, WINERIES AND OTHER AGRITOURISM DESTINATIONS ACROSS THE STATE.
Roll up your sleeves and savor the season.
Expert growers share their passion for agrarian endeavors, including raising free-range livestock, fermenting beverages from organic produce and capitalizing on the season’s bounty. You might even have a chance to pitch in and help with harvesting or learn a new skill along the way.
Coriander Kitchen and Farm
This casual, canal-side restaurant is inside a former marina. It hosts paddle-to-table dinners, where patrons embark on a guided paddle tour of the Detroit River then return to the farm for an intimate four-course meal with beverage pairings.
Granor Farm
Dine with award-winning chef and author Abra Berens at this certified organic farm. Hosted dinners, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and summer camps for kids are among its cherished offerings.
Maple Leaf Farm and Creamery
Take a class to learn how to make cheese or soap, play with adorable baby goats or enjoy a leisurely lunch on the porch. The menu features in-season produce and cheese from the farm and creamery.
Farm Club
This farm, restaurant, brewery and market is easily accessed by the paved TART trail. All are welcome (including cyclists) to dine inside at the modern restaurant or tuck into a chef-curated picnic on the lawn.
Partridge Creek Farm
At this Upper Peninsula farm, skill-share events, plus workshops like Foraging 101 and Gardening on a Budget, help locals learn in a fun, hands-on environment. Each week throughout the summer, volunteers can roll up their sleeves and assist farm staff with watering, weeding, planting and harvesting.
Freshest Tastes
SAMPLE JUST-PICKED FRUITS AND VEGGIES ALL SUMMER LONG AT MICHIGAN’S MARKETS, FARMS AND RESTAURANTS.
Cherries
JUNE–AUGUST
To enjoy this succulent stone fruit, head for the tip of the Mitten. The pies, jellies and sauces are delicious—but a handful of these ruby jewels right off the tree is truly sublime.
Blueberries
JULY–SEPTEMBER
Highbush blueberries thrive in Michigan’s slightly acidic soil, particularly along the western coast. Berry fans flock to farms near South Haven to fill baskets to overflowing.
Pickling Cucumbers
JULY–SEPTEMBER
As the top U.S. grower of cucumbers, it’s no wonder that Michigan is home to major pickle brands and a bevy of small-batch picklers selling their wares at markets and shops.
Apples
AUGUST–NOVEMBER
Pace yourself! Given the state’s 775 family-run orchards, you’re going to need to make several stops to bite into all the varieties. And don’t get us started on all the cider and doughnut options.
