Where’s the Meat, Eggs, Milk, and Produce?
Looking to buy local and avoid ultra-processed goods? You’re in the right place, West Michigan!
Not only do we have amazing farmers markets, but our side of the state also has some of the best farms and outlets carrying local produce, meat, and dairy items.
But where to find them? We’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of the best spots around to buy local meat, eggs, milk, and produce.
Whether you live in Holland, Grand Rapids, Ravenna, or somewhere in between, we’ve found a local spot for you.
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Local West Michigan Meat Sources
Looking for locally raised meat in West Michigan?
The Grand Rapids area has a number of local farmers that sell their meat products directly to customers. In addition, there are a number of locally run stores that sell local meats.
Here’s where you can find locally raised beef, pork, chicken, and more in greater Grand Rapids:
Grand Rapids Area
| R.W. Bond & Son 4365 Canal Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418 | Butcher Shop offering beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and sausage |
| Grand Butchers 855 Michigan St NE #102, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | All natural beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and veal. They also offer affordable organic, grass-fed, and pastured products with an emphasis on made-in-Michigan, as well as grocery items and a fully stocked deli. |
| Heffron Farms Market Farm in Belding: 7724 Ashley Ave, Belding, MI 48809 GR area storefronts: 3150 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 5316 Clyde Park Ave SW #1, Wyoming, MI 49509 6809 Cascade Rd SE, Ste B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Naturally raised beef, pork, chicken, turkey, dairy products, eggs and more |
| Rakowski Family Farm & Market Farm in Wayland. They just opened a storefront at 953 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. | A local family farm, offering pork, grass-fed lamb, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, free-range chicken-turkey & duck. |
Lakeshore
| Maple Hill Beef Farms 10075 Polk St, Zeeland, MI 49464 | Raising healthy cows and quality beef. By appointment only. |
| Raterink Family Farm 2084 72nd Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464 | Local high quality meats at affordable rates for pickup (plus eggs) |
| Crisp Country Acres Farm Store 5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424 | Locally grown produce, meat, eggs & more |
South of GR
| Young Family Farm of West Michigan 17th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 | Beef and pork |
| Byron Center Meats 8375 Freeland Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 | Locally sourced meat options |
| Rod er Dic Farm 7692 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Byron Center, MI 49315 | Farm fresh freezer beef and pork, jerky, MOOVILLE milk, cheese and ice cream. Locally produced maple syrup |
| Crane Dance Farms 4601 Johnson Rd, Middleville, MI 49333 | 100% grass-fed beef and pasture raised pork |
North of GR
| Crestwick Farms 6500 Rollenhagen Rd, Ravenna, MI 49451 | Pork, beef, poultry, lamb, and eggs |
| Flying W Ranch 7306 Courtland Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341 | Pasture-raised pigs as well as honey, free-range eggs, and seasonal fruits and vegetables |
| Heffron Farms Market Farm in Belding: 7724 Ashley Ave, Belding, MI 48809 GR area storefronts: 3150 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 5316 Clyde Park Ave SW #1, Wyoming, MI 49509 6809 Cascade Rd SE, Ste B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Naturally raised beef, pork, chicken, turkey, dairy products, eggs and more |
East of GR
| Jones’ Farm Meats 7965 Potters Rd, Saranac, MI 48881 | Full-Service retail meat counter |
| Gary’s Country Meats 205 E Main St, Lowell, MI 49331 | Butcher Shop that specializes in jerky, smoked products, and fresh meat |
| Specialty Shop at Dairy Discovery 12877 84th St SE, Alto, MI 49302 | Eggs, milk, cheese. Farm-made maple syrup and raw honey. Now offering Angus and Waygu beef raised on their farm |
| Ridgeview Farm 11554 100th St SE, Alto, MI 49302 | Freezer beef. Beef, pork, lamb and bison |
| Zylstra Beef 6377 Peddler Lake, Clarksville, MI 48815 | Raising healthy cows for quality beef |
Local West Michigan Produce Sources
In addition to the long list of local CSAs you can join for the growing season, here are other places you can buy direct from the farm in West Michigan.
| Doorganics 724 Crofton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | Organic produce delivery service |
| Crisp Country Acres Farm Store 5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424 | Locally grown produce, meat, eggs & more |
| Van Solkema Family Farms 2630 Prescott St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 | Offers a $20 produce box. Grows a wide variety of produce from blueberries to eggplant to watermelon. |
| Visser Farms 10791 Blair St, Zeeland, MI, 49464 | Farmers market and country market open all year. Grows in-season produce throughout the year — everything from tomatoes, broccoli, and garlic, to herbs, corn, and even honey. |
| The Orchards at Red Barn Market 3550 Alden Nash Ave NE, Lowell, MI 49331 | Offering beef, raw honey, cheese, milk, eggs, bread, veggies, and a whole lot more. |
Where to Find Local Milk, Eggs, Cheese & More
The Grand Rapids, MI area is home to several local dairies. You can find their products at markets, country stores, and small grocers across West Michigan. Here’s a list of places selling delicious local dairy & egg products.
| Country Winds Farm, Goat Share, and Creamery 4711 64th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464 | Farmstead Grade A goat dairy operation. Award-winning goat cheese, goat shares, and goats |
| Specialty Shop at Dairy Discovery 12877 84th St SE, Alto, MI 49302 | Eggs, milk, cheese. Farm-made maple syrup and raw honey. Now offering Angus and Waygu beef raised on their farm |
| Rakowski Family Farm & Market Farm in Wayland Store front: 953 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | A local family farm, offering pork, grass fed lamb, grass fed beef, free range eggs, free range chicken-turkey & duck |
| MOO-ville Creamery 5875 S M-66, Nashville, MI 49073 162 E Tuttle Rd, Ionia, MI 48846 6420 Byron Rd A, Zeeland, MI 49464 | Take-n-bake meals, eggs, milk, ice cream half gallons, chicken, cheeses, jams, maple syrup, ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches, heavy cream, & buttermilk! |
| Crisp Country Acres Farm Store 5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424 | Locally grown produce, meat, eggs & more |
| Heffron Farms Market Farm in Belding: 7724 Ashley Ave, Belding, MI 48809; GR area storefronts: 3150 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 5316 Clyde Park Ave SW #1, Wyoming, MI 49509 6809 Cascade Rd SE, Ste B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Naturally raised beef, pork, chicken, turkey, dairy products, eggs and more |
| Country Dairy, Inc. 3476 S 80th Ave, New Era, MI 49446 | Milk, cheese, ice cream, meat (fresh and frozen), also local honey, maple syrup, and jam |
Support Local, Eat Better
With so many local West Michigan farms and outlets to choose from, it’s easier than ever to support your local farmers and provide less processed and more whole foods for your family. Which one do you love? Share with us in the comments!
I am impressed with what you have to offer. I will be back to your store in GR.
Looking for a local farm or butcher shop to get goat meat. Any suggestions would be great
I would like to find a dairy farm that makes cream not ultra-pasteurized.
This is a great list Melody! I moved to Belding, MI last year and have been using Farmbox Direct (www.farmboxdirect.com). They provide fresh fruits & vegetable, and must be there on your list. 🙂
Need to add Joe’s Farm! South of Kalamazoo…Excellent eggs and meat — and service!
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Delivers straight to your doorstep every other week in the Kalamazoo area during the Covid-19 stay-in-place restrictions.
Thanks. Great list.
Leyen and Son meats on Leonard st NW has fresh and frozen local beef and pork available.
Mooville ( https://www.moo-ville.com/) a2 milk, a2 cheese, a2 ice cream, meat, prepared freezer meals, baked goods, local honey
Haywood Family Cheese on Airport Rd, Hastings Mi havarti cheese and meat in a self serve barn, Haywood Bros sweet corn in season – 269-948-8362
Otto’s chicken & turkey on west state Rd Middleville , cooked, fresh and specials for your pets ottosturkeyfarm.com