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Seasonal guides and tips for buying local around Washtenaw County.

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What to Do With Too Much Zucchini (Ann Arbor CSA Overload Guide)

July 30, 2026

If your CSA box or garden is suddenly drowning in zucchini, you're not alone. Here's why it happens every year around now, and what to actually do with it all.

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Farm Stands Near Ann Arbor: Where to Buy Direct From the Farm Any Day of the Week

July 27, 2026

You don't need to wait for Saturday. Here's a guide to the self-serve and staffed farm stands around Washtenaw County where you can buy fresh produce straight from the farm any day.

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What's in Season the Last Week of July Near Ann Arbor

July 23, 2026

Sweet corn and tomatoes are hitting their peak, peaches are starting to show up, and CSA boxes are the fullest they'll be all year. Here's what to look for right now.

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Where to Buy Fresh-Cut Flowers Near Ann Arbor

July 20, 2026

Skip the grocery store bouquet. Here's where to find locally grown cut flowers, bouquet subscriptions, and u-pick blooms around Washtenaw County this summer.

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Where to Buy the Best Tomatoes Near Ann Arbor

July 13, 2026

Tomato season is ramping up in Washtenaw County. Here's when to expect the good ones and which local farms and markets to check first.

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Where to Buy Farm-Fresh Eggs Near Ann Arbor

July 9, 2026

Tired of grocery store egg prices and pale yolks? Here's where to find real farm-fresh eggs from pastured hens around Washtenaw County.

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Where to Find Fresh Sweet Corn Near Ann Arbor

July 6, 2026

Michigan sweet corn season is almost here. Here's when to expect it and where to buy it fresh from local farms around Washtenaw County.

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Your 4th of July Weekend Local Food Guide — Washtenaw County 2026

July 2, 2026

Parades, farm festivals, farmers markets, and local food finds for the 4th of July weekend in and around Ann Arbor.

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Where to Find Local Blueberries Near Ann Arbor

June 29, 2026

Michigan is one of the top blueberry-producing states in the country. Here's where to find fresh local blueberries in Washtenaw County this summer.

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How to Store Farmers Market Produce So It Actually Lasts

June 25, 2026

Local produce is fresher than grocery store food — but it's also more perishable. Here's how to store what you buy at the farmers market so nothing goes to waste.

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What's Coming to Washtenaw County Farmers Markets in July

June 22, 2026

June's strawberries are winding down, but July brings an explosion of summer produce. Here's what to expect at local farmers markets over the next few weeks.

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What's in Season in July Near Ann Arbor (And Where to Find It)

June 19, 2026

July is one of the most abundant months at local farms in Washtenaw County. Here's what's coming into peak season and which farms to visit.

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Where to Buy Fresh Local Strawberries Near Ann Arbor

June 18, 2026

Michigan strawberry season is short — usually just two to three weeks in June. Here's where to find the best local strawberries in Washtenaw County before they're gone.

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What Is Biodynamic Farming? Michigan's Only Example Is Right Near Ann Arbor

June 15, 2026

Biodynamic farming goes beyond organic — and one of Michigan's only biodynamic farms has been operating just outside Ann Arbor since 1988.

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Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef Near Ann Arbor

June 11, 2026

Looking for locally raised, grass-fed beef near Ann Arbor? Here's where to buy whole, half, and quarter shares directly from Washtenaw County farms.

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U-Pick Farms Near Ann Arbor: Apples, Berries, and More

June 8, 2026

The best u-pick farms within an hour of Ann Arbor for apples, raspberries, blueberries, and more — with hours, addresses, and what to pick when.

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Ann Arbor Farmers Market Guide: What to Know Before You Go

June 4, 2026

Everything you need to know about shopping at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market and other Washtenaw County markets — hours, parking, what to buy, and when to go.

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Best CSA Farms Near Ann Arbor in 2026

June 1, 2026

A guide to the top Community Supported Agriculture farms near Ann Arbor, Michigan — what each offers, what they cost, and how to sign up before spots fill.

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What's in Season in June Around Ann Arbor

May 28, 2026

A look at what local farms are harvesting in June and where to find it at area farmers markets.

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A First-Timer's Guide to Joining a CSA Near Ann Arbor

May 25, 2026

What a CSA share actually is, what it costs, and how to pick one that fits your household near Ann Arbor.