How do you cook eggplant, anyway?

18,000 pounds! As of the third week in August, this was the amount of produce distributed to our 16 community partners and Sack Suppers from both farms. With so much more to come, we expect to see us hit our output goals by the season end. Crops like peppers and tomatoes are always at the […]

Bean bags, Golf Carts and Moose: Creating your Custom Event

When we talk about supporting Kids’ Food Basket, we generally think of the classic—and critical—traditional methods of getting involved: volunteering time and donating funds. But did you know that there is another type of support that is flexible, easy and with practically limitless options?  Creating your own event is an excellent way to channel your […]

Hefty Harvests

Hello KFB supporters!   Farmer J here wanting to share with you what’s going on with the farm.  August brings summer heat and shorter days.   This tells the plants it’s time to wrap up and make seeds as they finish out their life cycles. Crops like tomatoes and peppers that have been cared for since late […]

ROYGBIV On The Ridge!

How do you create a healing and engaging space for the community? The answer lies at Kids’ Food Basket Farm – Ottawa + Allegan On the Ridge, where an immersive new garden welcomes visitors to pause from the bustle of life and relish their senses.   Moving with the wind, a deep purple butterfly bush beckons […]

Grilling Farm Flavors

Summertime in West Michigan is a time of plenty on the farm. All the year’s preparations are about to pay off. Now that we are in July…almost anything goes! Usually by the fourth we start to see the markets fill with beautiful rainbows of color, each packed with phytonutrients!   With so many options of fruit […]