Month: October 2024

What Do You Do With Them?

What Do You Do With Them?

We get asked this question a lot at the Farmers’ Market. The answer is “There are countless ways to use microgreens!” People use them as snacks – particularly the crunchy sunflowers (our dogs even love them as a treat). Customers use them in shakes for 

Boo Hoo-Last Market

Boo Hoo-Last Market

Sadly, the 2024 Birmingham Farmers’ Market Season is coming to a close this Sunday. We’ll be there with plenty of microgreens and gourmet mushrooms to end the season along with a visit from the Great Pumpkin and treats for the kids. Please stop by, say 

Eat Healthy!

Eat Healthy!

Did you know eating microgreens provides many healthy benefits? Microgreens contain powerful antioxidants that can help protect against certain diseases. Microgreens contain vitamins, carotenoids, polyphenols, and glucosinolates, which may help prevent cancer. 
According to the Cleveland Clinc, research on microgreens is still in the early stages, but based on what experts know about the benefits of vegetables, they may:
Reduce the risk of anemia.
Help manage Type 2 diabetes. …
Improve thinking and reasoning. …
Lower the risk of heart disease. …
Protect vision. …

Motor City Micro Farm microgreens are available at Papa Joes-Birmingham, Zerbos Markets-Livonia and Commerce, Plum Markets, Westborn Markets, Birmingham Farmers’ Market and at the online farmers market, Market Wagon .

Only Two More Left!

Only Two More Left!

It’s sad to say, but there are only two more Birmingham Farmers’ Markets left in the season. We’ll be there 9am-2pm this Sunday with lots of fresh microgreens and gourmet mushrooms for you to check out. Stop by and check us out. We’re right next 

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

We recently worked with Plum Markets to do some demos and sampling of our microgreens at 3 of their stores. One of the most common questions relayed back to us from the demonstrators was, “What are microgreens and why should I eat them?” It’s a 

Market Season is Winding Down

Market Season is Winding Down

Sadly, the 2024 farmers’ market season is winding down. We only have 3 more Sundays left at the Birmingham Farmers’ Market. We’ll be there this Sunday rain or shine 9am-2pm with plenty of arugula, broccoli, basil, cantaloupe, mustard, pea, radish, red cabbage, sunflower microgreens along with our delicious Garden, Hero, Italian, Rainbow and Spicy microgreen mixes. We’ll also have an assortment of fresh gourmet mushrooms for you.
If you can’t make it to the market this Sunday, check out our microgreens at any Plum Markets, Westborn Markets, Papa Joes, Zerbos or try the the online farmers’ market Market Wagon for home delivery.

Benefits of Microgreens

Benefits of Microgreens

Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are harvested just after the first leaves have developed. Packed with nutrients, these tiny greens are often used to enhance the flavor, texture, and visual appeal of dishes. They come in a variety of flavors, from spicy radish to