Northern Michigan Homesteader

09/29/2026

WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THIS YEARS GA***RD HOMESTEAD EXPO VERY SOON!

04/28/2026

04/12/2026

I had the privilege of sharing why we started homesteading before the word was trendy and how we raise & grow 85% of our own food (organically) in Northern Michigan to some lovely people at the Edelweiss Garden Club this past Wednesday.

If you're interested in the presentation let me know and I can send you a link to view it. I share how we started and why, along with how you can too!

Thank you for having me come to your group!

04/12/2026

If You Want to Grow Your Own Food and Cook From Scratch… This Is the Book You Cannot Skip. Stop piecing it together.This is the complete, step-by-step system to take you from seed → harvest → real meals on your table. Let’s be honest… You’ve tried to: 👉 Because no one shows you how it...

04/12/2026

🌟 Exciting News – The Lakeside Farm Market is here for 2026! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce our Thursday market at the beautiful Lakeside Pavilion in Ga***rd, MI — right next to Iron Pig Smokehouse!

🗓️ Every Thursday
🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 May 28 through October 8, 2026 (20 weeks)

Come enjoy:
• Fresh local produce, meats, eggs, honey & baked goods
• Handmade crafts & artisan products
• Stunning Otsego Lake views
• Live music & friendly community vibes
• Easy parking and covered pavilion space

We accept SNAP (Bridge Card) and have vendors ready for WIC Produce Connection!

Vendor spots are filling fast — apply now at thelakesidemarket.com

Sponsorship opportunities also available!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and support local farmers & makers all season long.

See you at the lake! 🌿

Lakeside Farmers Market
4055 Old 27 South, Ga***rd, MI
Next to Iron Pig Smokehouse at the Lakeside Pavilion
thelakesidemarket.com

*Lakeside Farm Market is operated by The IRON Foundation a 501c3 nonprofit organization