Throughout these holiday months we’re featuring the perfect gift for growing Michiganders: a children’s book set in our very own U.P. Haylee’s Treasure is a story based on a historical artifact, and is truly a collaborative project. Locals have given their time, talent, and soul to share Michigan’s history, nature, and art in its pages.

Local artist Stephanie Bajema illustrated the book, and will be at our store 9-11am this Saturday for a book signing. And featured reads are 20% off cover price during month(s) they’re featured – stop by this Saturday to pick up a signed and discount copy of Haylee’s Treasure!

It’s time for the Marquette Food Co-op’s Annual Harvest Coloring Contest! Show Co-op shoppers your creativity by drawing and coloring whatever you feel belongs in a cornucopia’s harvest bounty. It can be more than food- get creative with it! All ages welcome to compete in this free contest, winners receive prizes from the Co-op. Deadline for entries is Monday, November 21. All entries will be displayed in the Co-op. Pick up your form at the customer service desk. For more information contact Sarah at 906-225-0671, ext. 23.

Green Gene the Singing Farmer will be playing music in the courtyard this Friday, August 26 from 4p-6p.

You know that whole grains are good for you but are you preparing them for maximum digestibility, nutritional value and taste? As recently as a generation ago the instructions on oatmeal boxes used to call for soaking overnight. Soaking and fermenting breaks down gluten and makes nutrients more easily absorbed. Learn tasty, traditionally prepared grain recipes like buttermilk pancakes, porridges and sourdough breads that your gut will thank you for! Bike Powered grain mill demonstration included!

Where: Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St.

When: Saturday, July 16 at 10a

Cost: Free to everyone

Hosted by: The Marquette Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation & The Marquette Food Co-op

For more information: Call Sarah at 225-0671, ext. 23

This class takes place at the Downtown Development Authority’s Farmers & Artists Market. The classes are donated to the DDA by the Co-op and other community groups.

Stop outside the Marquette Food Co-op on June 30th to sample our grilling products! There will be local, grass-fed meat for tasting, brats and burgers, and Amy’s Veggie Burgers (gluten, dairy, and soy-free) for those who don’t eat meat. The Summer Barbecue Sale will be happening inside, so check out the discounted charcoal and condiments and stock up for your home barbecues! We’ll also be raffling two portable charcoal grills—stop by for good food and a chance to win!

Where: The Marquette Food Co-op
When: June 30 from 3-5p
Cost: Free!

Farm Tour this Sunday, June 26 from 1p-5p! Visit Guindon Farms in Cornell to see their beautiful farm and cattle. Click the link below to find the Farm Tour Passport for directions. http://marquettefood.coop/think-local/farm-tours/

Start planning your fall garden now! Learn which plants can best handle the cooler temperatures of the fall season and when to start them.

Place: The Hoop House at NMU
When: June 22 at 6p
Cost: Free!
Preregistration is required: Call Kelly at 225-0671, ext. 26 for more information or to reserve your spot.

This class will cover composting basics from the backyard to the barnyard. Learn how to have the best fertilizer possible for your garden from an experienced professional- one of our local farmers!

When: Saturday, June 11 at 10am
Where: Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St.
Cost: Free! Call Sarah at 225-0671, ext. 23 for more information

Learn all about beekeeping at this week’s farm tour by visiting Grand Bee’s Apiary. Free tour, pick up a passport at the Co-op or at the farm. Passport includes directions and information on other tours. This tour runs Sunday, June 5 from 1p-5p. Located  7N 3rd St. L’Anse, MI.

The 6th Annual Farm Tours start this weekend, May 29 from 1-5p. The first farms to tour are Rock River Farm and Rock River Perennial Garden and Greenhouse. Learn more about growing food and flowers from our local farmers at this tour series, which includes trips to produce, meat, flower and even honey farms. Farm Tour Passports are available at the Marquette Food Co-op. Participants can have this passport stamped at each farm they visit and then return it to the Co-op. At the end of the tours the passports will be raffled. Winners will receive great locally produced prizes! For more information see the poster at the store or contact Natasha at 225-0671, ext. 11 or Sarah at 225-0671, ext. 23.