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Bus Tour Stops
June 12 – Welcome Reception
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Lemon Creek Winery The Lemon Creek Winery produces a variety of grape and fruit wines from its 200 acres of crops. Enjoy a tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a delectable dinner. Visit www.lemoncreekwinery.com for more information. |
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I-94 Welcome Center and Southwest Michigan Tourism Council Michigan’s busiest Welcome Center partners with the Southwest Michigan Tourist Council to feature locally grown products starting in May and wraps up in the fall. Learn how to work with the Welcome Centers to promote your own farm markets. |
June 13 – Farm Market Bus Tour
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Barbott Farms and Greenhouse A former vegetable grower incorporated a greenhouse into the operation to maximize market potential. Learn about the fall corn maze, off-season floral opportunities and outstanding greenhouse varieties to cater to all customer needs. Visit www.barbott.com for more information. |
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The Chocolate Garden The Chocolate Garden started by creating extraordinary handmade truffles for online-only sales. Three years ago, The Chocolate Garden established a store in the heart of Benton Harbor. They partner with their winemaking neighbors to create branded truffles and pair them with particular wines for a delicious combination. Visit www.chocolategarden.com for more information about these delectable delicacies. |
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Crane's Pie Pantry and U-Pick Enjoy a tour of cherry, peach and apple orchards followed by a slice of homemade pie at the on-site restaurant and bakery. Crane’s is known for its u-pick varieties and bottomless glasses of apple cider. In the fall, they also map out a corn maze and hayrides for visitors. Visit www.craneorchards.com to learn more. |
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Earl's Farm Market Enjoy a tour of the u-pick strawberry, blueberry and raspberry patches. They also produce a variety of other fruits and vegetables — all of which are used in their bakery and pie shop for delectable treats! Visit www.earlsberries.com to learn more. |
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Jollay Orchards |
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L.H. Piggott and Girls Farm Market This recently established farm market specializes in growing and marketing tomatoes and cucumbers. They also produce strawberries and asparagus, which will be in season during the tour. Visit www.tomatofresh.com for more information. |
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Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm |
