Grown in the Copper Country

From the Ground Farmers Market Collective

From the Ground Farmers Market Collective isn’t just feeding locals - their farmers, artisan bakers, crafters, and musicians are fueling the Keweenaw vibe. Managing markets in Houghton, Hancock, and Calumet, From the Ground focuses both on creating community spaces and ensuring fresh food is accessible. Market manager Gabriela Solorzano knows that it takes a community to build an amazing food network - the Keweenaw is home to a thriving farmers market scene even beyond their organization! Fresh food, art, and community spirit come together at markets across the seasons in the Keweenaw, where visitors can taste what’s growing and meet the folks behind it. Come hungry, leave connected!

From Market Table to Brick & Mortar

The Keweenaw farmers market scene is an incubator for clever start-ups and small businesses to grow and test their mettle in a safe, welcoming space. Market favorites become Copper Country staples as their business and brand grows beyond the market table and into brick and mortar establishments or supply their goods to local main street shops! Don't fret if you miss a market day or discover you need just a little something more to bring back from the Keweenaw - be sure to find:

• Living Proof Kombucha: this bubbly 'booch is made small batch with seasonally sourced local ingredients can be found at markets, in grocer coolers, and on draught at the Keweenaw Co-Op in Hancock!
• Copper Country Sweets: craving that treat you snagged at the market? Head to Copper Country Sweet's Laurium bakery for a rotating selection in a historic location!
• Copper Island Bagel Company: these fresh-baked bagels have garnered a loyal following from markets all over the Keweenaw, for good reason! Get yours by the dozen or as a delish sandwich at Copper Island Bagels' Lake Linden storefront!
• Arcadian Hill Handmade: each bar of soap is a slice of the Keweenaw - from scents of summer (like local strawberry) to cedar-y sauna bars! A perfect gift for yourself or another, find these stocked at locations that feature local items, like Swift's Hardware in Houghton or Frozen Farms Company in Calumet!
• Nuoc Mama: enjoy Vietnamese dishes to-go, like Phở dumplings, Xa Lát made with local veg, and more at the markets - and then head to the Keweenaw Co-Op for Nuoc Mama pop-ups and frozen dumplings!
• Troemner Farm: this Atlantic Mine-based farm is beloved for their artisan foods at the market - but you can find Troemner's Spiced Nuts, Pfeffernusse cookies, and jams at establishments like the Keweenaw Co-Op and Frozen Farms!
• Circle Back Farm: nothing is sweeter than fresh Copper Country maple syrup, and Circle Back Farm knows just how to do it! Snag a cute maple leaf-shaped bottle or a bag of silky maple sugar at market or Frozen Farms!
• Shiba Cafe: this ramen house in Hancock is an offshoot of local mushroom growers, Keweenaw Mushrooms. Expect tasty noodle slurps at the Shiba Cafe and the occasional Shiba Inu sighting!