| Our History Pregitzer Farm Market started as a roadside stand in 1996 when Wade thought he'd grow and sell a few pumpkins. The following year sweet corn and watermelons were added, which was a big hit. This led to more items being grown in the following years and a very busy roadside stand! In 2003 we moved a quarter mile north to a horse farm, which was promptly turned into a produce farm! A small barn that is over 75 years old serves as our market. With the additional land and convenient location we started growing and selling more produce than ever before. We broadened our vision in 2005 with a focus on farm entertainment and education. We added a corn maze, petting farm, hayrides, and field trips. This generated phenomenal growth resulting in Wade's dream of farming for a living becoming a tangible goal. To do this we will be offering even more produce, education, and fun entertainment. In 2008 Wade made the farm his full time career. This poses some challenges but as our market continues to grow and expand this was a necessary change. One of our greenhouses is up and operating; we started to grow flowers and some of our own vegetables. We grew and sold about 150 hanging baskets plus flats and pots. The CSA tripled in size this year allowing us to provide fresh produce to over 40 families! Fall entertainment was huge this year on the farm and we added even more attractions. In 2009 we started all of our own plants in three finished greenhouses. We attended three farm markets weekly this year. A couple beef cows have been added to the farm with the possibility of more in the future. We also had poultry and eggs to sell this year. The CSA grew to 106 families! For 2010 we expect the CSA to at least stay at the same number if not grow. We will have about 150 shares available. We may also offer an additional share option in early summer if the crops are successful. Since there has been such a huge demand for poultry and eggs we are planning on building another bigger shelter. We will be starting even more vegetables and flowers to grow ourselves and to sell in the spring. In 2011 we had 120 CSA shares with delivery in Ann Arbor, Jackson, Chelsea, Stockbridge along with a farm pick up. We added an egg share and continued to sell poultry and eggs at our stand and farm markets. We bought more cattle due to the demand. Our greenhouses produced more than 80,000 vegetable and flower plants! 2012, the drought year. We held at 120 shares and extended pickup two weeks due to the bountiful harvest that came on after many days of watering crops. We built another greenhouse for plant production, maintained cattle and chickens, and participated in 4 farmers markets. Overall we had a good supply of produce in adverse growing conditions. In 2013 our goal is to expand the CSA, strive to provide high quality produce for our CSA and to encourage communities of people to eat healthy, locally produced items from our farm. We will continue to grow the best quality vegetable and flower plants, including hanging baskets and combination pots. We also do custom planting. |
| Welcome to Pregitzer Farm Market! Our vision is to be a sustainable farm. Our mission is to offer the best fresh from the farm produce possible. Our goal is to educate communities about farm life, eating local, and fun on the farm. To do this we will continue to stand by our reputation for exceptional customer service and the best produce around! We will plan field trips, festivals, private parties, and events. Tours of our farm are gladly offered and encouraged. |
| Special priority is given to the health of our soil and produce. Our veggies are always fresh from the field, thus retaining more nutrients and unbeatable flavor. We use conventional tillage with the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. Most plants are in plastic culture to control weeds, warm the ground, and preserve moisture. Rye and clover are used for mulch and filter strips and naturally increase soils fertility. We are now trying no-till and zone-till to benefit the soil and reduce labor and fuel. We are using livestock manure in certain fields each year along with half rates of conventional fertilizer. We will be field testing natural fertilizers this year. We take pride in offering healthy, wholesome produce of exceptional quality while being responsible for our environment. |
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| PREGITZER FARM MARKET, LLC "Like your own garden without the work!" 6870 Territorial Rd., Munith, MI 49259 (517) 769-2768 yourfarmmarket.com email shannon@yourfarmmarket.com |
| Ariel Shots Of Both Farms. Above: Our Farm, Which Includes Crops, The Roadside Market, And Other Activities. Below: Wade's Parents Farm Where We Perform Lots Of Equipment Maintenance And Grow Some Crops |