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Tips for Attending
The Farmers Market
Ride your bike! No worries about parking and a bike basket will be all you need.
Bring Cash. Farmers do not take debit cards. Small bills also make it easier for everyone.
Bring a cooler. If you are planning on “The Market” being your first stop of the day, bring a cooler to keep your produce fresh.
Ask Questions. Farmers are very
knowledgeable and love to share their information. Ask, Ask, Ask!
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What Can You Find ?
Baked goods: jams, pies, breads, cookies, maple syrup, honey and granola
Fruits and Veggies: apples, asparagus, rhubarb, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, radishes, onions, peas, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, raspberries, strawberries, blue berries, watermelon, cantaloupe |
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New to the Market-- flowers, eggs, soaps, jewelry, Yooper trinkets,
wind chimes, bison meat, and more |
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Weekly Guests
| June 09 | Spring Lake Animal Shelter & 4-H Girls Group |
| June 16 | A.C.E & I.M.P.D |
| June 23 | Spring Lake Animal Shelter & Greenleaf--IM Bike 4 Kids Event |
| June 30 | U.P. Troopers Association Home Based Business |
| July 7 | Spring Lake Animal Shelter & Daily News Circulation Department |
| July 14 | Iron Mountain Fire Department |
| July 21 | Spring Lake Animal Shelter |
| July 28 | Breiting Fire Department & "Make your own baby food" with Shelly Ringel |
| August 4 | Newspaper in Education & Home Based Business |
| August 11 | Spring Lake Animal Shelter & Community Action |
| August 18 | Italian Fest |
| August 25 | Spring Lake Animal Shelter |
| September 1 | Home Based Business |
| September 8 | Spring Lake Animal Shelter, Red Cross Demo & Herb Oil and Vinegar Demo |
| September 15 | U.P Troopers Association |
| September 22 | Spring Lake Animal Shelter Karaoke |
| October 6 | N/A |
| October 13 | N/A |
| October 20 | N/A |
Who Benefits from a Farmer's Market?
- Small Farm Operators: Those with less that $250,000 in annual receipts who work and manage their own operations meet this definition (94 percent of all farms).
- Farmers and Consumers: Farmers have direct access to markets to supplement farm income. Consumers have access to locally grown, farm-fresh produce and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows the produce.
- The Community: Many urban communities where fresh, nutritious foods are scarce gain easy access to food. Farmer's Markets also help to promote nutrition education, wholesome eating habits, and better food preparation, as well as boosting the community's economy.
The Iron Mountain Main Street Program
Participation in this program was awarded to Iron Mountain by way of a grant process through Michigan's Cool Cities Initiative, aimed at creating more jobs and investment in Michigan's downtowns. A revitalization program aimed at improving historic downtown districts, the Cool Cities Main Street Program has proven successful in many communities across Michigan.
Iron Mountain is working toward restoring its historic architecture while harvesting community participation and investment in the area.
This is done through the Main Street Four-Point Approach of Organization, Design, Promotions, and Economic Restructuring. Each of the four points has a subsequent committee of concerned members of the community. Through community participation and financial contribution, the four committees work on projects aimed at accomplishing their specific goals.
This is done through the Main Street Four-Point Approach of Organization, Design, Promotions, and Economic Restructuring. Each of the four points has a subsequent committee of concerned members of the community. Through community participation and financial contribution, the four committees work on projects aimed at accomplishing their specific goals.
The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority
The mission of the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority/Main Street organization is to enhance and promote the economic and social vitality of the Iron Mountaincentralbusiness districtby cultivating a unique and quality atmosphere that attracts and retains business, shoppers and residents while maintaining our historic character utilizing the Main Street four point approach of Organization, Business Development, Design and Promotion.
