Eighth Day Farm

11/23/2024

And just like that, our market season has come to an end! Thanks to all who patronize our market booth at the . Connecting with the people who eat what we grow is truly a privilege and we can’t wait to do it all again next year.

Find us in January at the Holland Civic Center’s ~Indoor Market~ during the first and third Saturdays of the month. Our farm shares are live on our website (see bio for link) so do yourself a solid and sign up for next year. Otherwise, happy wintering!

11/04/2024

Join us for the Great Garlic planting of 2024!

We’ll be gathered at our Growth Center, 709 Pine Ave., Holland from 9-12 this Saturday, November 9c to plant over 8,000 cloves of garlic. As per tradition, the planting will be followed by a hearty potluck (garlic theme dishes encouraged but not required). This is an open house event—come when you can, leave when you have to. It helps us out if you RSVP through the link in our bio, but if you find yourself with some time to spare on Saturday morning, we’d love to have you with or without a RSVP.

Hope to see you there!

10/03/2024

We’ve crunched numbers and the grand total raised at Farm to Fork 2024 was...

 $10,462! 
 
We are absolutely floored by your support. We’ve been able to donate over $13,000 of produce so far this season because of funds raised at last years event (where we raised $8,000), and we are so encouraged and empowered by the number for this year. We believe that the most fresh, nutritious, and highest quality food should be the most accessible, and these funds supplement the cost of produce drops to Community Action House and St. Vincent de Paul’s Emergency Food Pantry, helping us distribute our fresh, nutritious, locally grown produce to our neighbors while sustaining on farm operations and staff. 

Eighth Day exists to love the land and love the people, and the support we received at Farm to Fork is a picture of what we feel year round. We are so grateful for this community and all of the ways you show up for us: volunteering, donating, being a CSA member, serving on our board, working on a committee, and buying our produce makes it possible for us to care for land and people well. We are continually humbled by this work and the interconnectedness that we rely on to make it happen: we truly need one another to do good work, and we feel that deeply this time of the year. 

To all of you that came out, volunteered, donated, ate, grooved, and imbibed at Farm to Fork, thank you. And to all of you that couldn’t make it, we missed you and we hope you’re able to come next year. It’s a good time, and you will leave with a full heart and belly. A very special thank you to the Kroll family, who has hosted us for the past 4 years. It gets bigger and better every year thanks to their heart, talent, and dedication to loving people well. Thank you, Terry and Jennifer Kroll! And huge shoutout to for taking these incredible photos of the evening 💚

09/20/2024

Farm to Fork is SOLD OUT, folks! But you can still get your raffle tickets at a discount online—5 for $35, or $10 each at the event. Spend a $100, get an Eighth Day tee.

We love good food, and these local businesses serve to enhance and compliment the local, fresh bounty that we’re privileged to have access to in Holland.
has supported us for over 5 years now, never batting an eye to bring flavor and goodness into our raffle. We know that good oil makes a difference, and their tasting room delivers. Their staff are helpful and patient, and we’re so grateful to have a shop like theirs in Holland. Thank you, !

is a family owned business with a wealth of local, natural food and a deep love for sustainability. They are committed to promoting the local economy and have such amazing and knowledgeable staff! Thank you for donating gift cards to our raffle!

The perfect compliment to a late summer evening, has donated their mouth-watering cider for Farm to Fork this year. Their beautiful orchard north of South Haven is well worth the drive. For over 160 years, 6 generations of the Overhiser family have been caring for the land, producing blueberries, cherries, peaches, apricots, plums, pears, pumpkins, and of course, crisp apples, available for U-Pick and in their cute farm store. Open through October and sometimes a bit beyond, stop in for a visit, and please say hi to their very vocal goats for me!

09/20/2024

We love the incredible community of local businesses that create our incredible Downtown. Not only are there amazing companies, but they are also so generous and have donated to our raffle this year. Raffle tickets can be found at the link in our bio! Buy $100 worth of raffle tickets, get a brand new Eighth Day tee 👀

If you haven’t been into to make a candle, check it out! Their shop is not only one of the nicest smelling in Holland, but the experience of making your own candle is really something special, and great to do with your family, a group of your pals, on a date, or on your own as a little act of self-love. Chad and Sebastian are kind and generous, and have gifted Holland with their shop. We’re lucky to have them in town! Thank you, , for your continued support and generosity!

Walking into is like walking into joy. It is bright, full, abundant. It’s another spot where you can find the perfect thing for anyone looking to make their home home-ier, their garden cuter, and their plant collection larger. It is folky and funky, eclectic and creative. It’s a lovely place to dip into and wander around in. Thank you, Gezellig, for always making us feel welcome and warm!

is also a long-time supporter and friend of Eighth Day. One of the coziest spots in town, their flower room is magical, and their staff are some of the sweetest folks around. Thank you, Spring Sweet, for keeping us cozy on cold days and breezy on hot ones, and providing us with all kinds of delights in between.

, the keeper of all treats savory, sweet, crunchy, chewy, yummy is donating an ultra-stuffed goodie box again this year. They always have fun stuff going on inside and their staff are all so fun and helpful. Thank you, , for your support year after year!

is run by an amazing mother and daughter duo, and believe in cultivating friendships through fashion in the Holland community. Their store is full of gorgeous items, vintage finds, home goods and welcoming.

09/19/2024

Fresh tees dropped just in time for Farm to Fork. We’ll have these bad boys for sale online soon, but you could also get the perk of getting one when you spend $100 on raffle tickets. Let’s go!!! You can buy your tickets at a discount at the link in our bio.

09/19/2024

The Eighth Day Farm fam celebrates healthy land and healthy communities, and these raffle prizes do just that!

More than a gym, Valeo is a community of folks that care about you making any change that you desire to make. They meet folks where they are at, and push them to where they want to be with loads of encouragement, joy, and love. We love them because they don’t promote a diet culture that demonizes food and induces shame; they just want people to do what’s best for their bodies, and that’s a beautiful thing. Thank you, for your support and always being in our corner!

Not only is a member of the Eighth Day community, serves on our board, but she’s also a coach who’s dedicated to inspiring other women to establish nourishing rhythms in their lives. She’s generously donated 2 14-day Fall Resets to the raffle to help you practice self-care and nourishment in the midst of your full life. Thank you for being such a caring, passionate and generous member of our community!

Farm to Fork is SOLD OUT! But you can still order raffle tickets online at a discount through the link in our bio. Folks that spend $100 or more on raffle tickets get a free Eighth Day tee.

09/18/2024

We’ve got the best of the best beer and wine flowing at Farm to Fork. , , and are supplying the drinks and make the party a party. We’ve got 6 tickets remaining for this Saturday, folks. Hop on ‘em!

Waypost is so cool. Holland folks, if you haven’t made the trip out to Fennville to meander through their farm and sit on their patio, please do! It’s such a beautiful space and their beer is so crispy and lovely. Waypost has donated beer to Farm to Fork again this year and we’re so grateful! They put a lot of thought into their brews and it shows. Thank you, !

OBC! is the bomb and donated beer to Farm to Fork. Get ready to party!
OBC is innovative and funky and weird and fun. It is a space where all can feel welcomed and celebrated. We love OBC and all the people that pour us our beer after a long day in the field, and are always grateful and impressed by their willingness to support us year after year. Thank you, OBC!

You get two drinks on us at the event, but don’t worry, you can buy more 😉 can’t wait to imbibe with you all!

09/16/2024

We’ve got local biz showing up for Farm to Fork this Saturday. In addition to the wood-fired pizza, , , , and are donating unbelievable goodies to round out the meal.

Oh, Farmhouse. In all of your glory! We love . If you haven’t been, just go. Everything tastes perfect and they love food and they love people. We just love them! I crave their Banh Mi and carrot cake every waking moment. Come to Farm to Fork to eat loads of their Vegan Kale Caesar and Curried Carrot Salad. It’s simply the best! Big love for you, !

I know you’ve probably had a donut by this time because they are the best. But if you haven’t, you need to get one! We’re lucky to be on the way to their booth at the market because we get more foot traffic; everyone’s on the hunt for the donut. They’ve donated a bunch of blueberry donuts to Farm to Fork again this year. Thank you, Bowerman’s!

deBoer Bakkerij is one of the sweetest spots in Holland and they never hesitate to give and give and give. They make the greatest treats and have the best staff. So generous, so caring. We love you guys! They’ve donated cookies (yet again!) to Farm to Fork this year. Thank you, !

There is no limit to the amount of cider donuts from I can eat. They have donated a hefty amount to Farm to Fork this year and I truly could not be more grateful. What a cozy treat. Thank you, Cranes!

There are 9 TICKETS left for Farm to Fork—hop to it, folks! We are so excited to celebrate the season and rally to get more food to more folks with you all!

09/13/2024

It’s a gift and a privilege to have a warm and cozy home, and the following local businesses help us all achieve that. So many goodies to look forward to in the raffle!
co is a new addition to our raffle this year, and we’re in awe of their beautiful creations! They offer stunning bouquet subscriptions and florals for events, featuring local small-scale farmer grown blooms. Thank you so much for donating a a winter wreath to our raffle!

I’ve been doing a lot of work around the house in the past two years, and has swept me up in my times of need. I fear color but they don’t, and have guided me on a path toward the perfect paint for my little home. And did you know their paint is made here in Holland? Whether it’s produce or home improvement, local always delivers on quality. Their team is so kind, is a long time supporter of Eighth Day, and we’re so grateful to them for donating two $50 gift cards to our raffle again this year. Thank you, !

Michigan Awesome! Our neighbors and friends at the Holland Town Center. We love growing food in Michigan and we love that celebrates this state and all it has to offer. Thank you, Michigan Awesome!

Another newcomer to our raffle, Glasgow Greenhouse has been growing transplants and beautifully hand-crafted topiaries since 1997. They are donating a houseplant to our raffle! You can find them at the Holland Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Thank you, Glasgow Greenhouse!

Ah, The Bridge–what a celebration of craft and the global community! The Bridge is a fair trade gift shop connecting with artisans in developing countries by selling their work and telling their stories in downtown Holland for over 30 years. Here you will find items that are sustainable, eco-friendly, and expertly handcrafted. They are donating some of these goods to the raffle this year–thank you !

Raffle tickets are sold at a discount online—you can buy them at the link in our bio! They are $10 the day of the event. There are still a few tickets left for Farm to Fork—get them while you can!

09/12/2024

Farm to Fork is our annual fundraiser, celebrating care for land and neighbor. We believe that the most nourishing food should also be the most accessible, and the funds raised at Farm to Fork allow us to cover or supplement the cost of food donations throughout the growing season so we can give freely to our neighbors without hesitation. These veggie donations go to , St. Vincent de Paul’s emergency food pantry, and individuals and families in our community that struggle to get locally grown, fresh food on a limited budget.

We love our land, we love these people, and we love the community of supporters that make it happen. Thank you for liking, sharing, posting, and attending all things Farm to Fork and caring for our community in this way. We love you all!

There are still tickets available for Farm to Fork—you can find them as well as tickets for the raffle through the link in our bio.

09/12/2024

Big love for New Holland Brewing Pubs! Thank you!

Shout out to everyone that ordered our monthly featured beer to support our Community Tap partners.

🍺 Our Holland brewpub supported Eighth Day Farm who work to grow practices that build and care for the land they work and grow food that nourishes and sustains people in the Holland community.

🍺 Our Grand Rapids brewpub supported The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Michigan who work to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

🍺 Our Battle Creek brewpub supported What A Do Theatre who work to enhance the cultural life of the city of Battle Creek, city of Springfield, Calhoun County, and the State of Michigan by presenting life-affirming, live theatre that reflects and challenges the values and beliefs of the community.

With your help, we were able to collectively raise just over $500 for each of these incredible organizations. Cheers to you all!

09/10/2024

is such a gift to our community, providing sustainable, regenerative, pasture-raised meat and animal products. They are so kind, generous and we love having them as neighbors at the market. Jill and her team have donated sausage for the pizza at Farm to Fork, along with gift cards and a Thanksgiving turkey ($100-150 value!!!) to the raffle. I’m in it for the turkey! Thank you so much Jill and the rest of the Crane Dance fam!

Spend $100 on Farm to Fork raffle tickets and get a free Eighth Day tee! Raffle and event tickets are for sale at the link in our bio. Can’t wait to party with you all and see who wins that turkey!

09/09/2024

Huge shout out to of Holland for being the event sponsor for Farm to Fork! Mannes has been an an amazing supporter of the farm for years. Their commitment to our community and their outstanding service is second to none. This local, family-owned and operated business is truly a wonderful place to go to . We’re so grateful for their continued support to get more food to more folks! Thank you, Mannes!

Farm to Fork is just two weeks away! Less than 50
tickets remain and they will go quick. For tickets and more information, visit the link in our bio!

09/03/2024

Two dreamy, lovely, magic herb and flower farms are donating their time, talent, and goods for Farm to Fork this year. Both Scott and Christian from .farm are warm and inspiring, growing herbs that heal body and soul. Their tea is a favorite gift to give, as it brings comfort and goodness to whoever sips it. They are donating their tea sampler to the raffle this year—thank you, Scott and Christian!

You’ve heard me sing Lindsey’s praises before and I’ll sing them yet again! creates flower arrangements full of movement—they are, quite literally, works of art, kinetic sculptures blooming with color and texture. Lindsey is beautifying Farm to Fork with bouquets to don our tables, as well as a raffle prize of creature comforts—candles, keepsakes, a bouquet, and things that keep your home feeling like home. Thank you, Lindsey!

Folks that spend $100 or more on raffle tickets will be gifted an Eighth Day tee or tote. Get those tix, folks!

Event tickets, raffle tickets, and more information about the event can be found at the link in our bio. Can’t wait to party with you all and rally around caring for the land and one another!

08/26/2024

We’ve got big love for local biz, and so many business owners in Holland pour on the love for Farm to Fork. Our raffle is stacked again this year! We’ll be highlighting them as the event draws near, and the following have been our ride-or-dies for years now.

not only orders compostable cutlery/plates/cups for us to keep our event waste-free, but they also donate goods to our raffle—beans, their iconic yellow mug, and a gift card. LJ’s holds a special place in our hearts, providing space for people from all walks of life to find really great coffee and a place to call home in Holland. We love you, !

Another third space near and dear to us is . They donate memberships to our intern crew each year, and Josh spends a morning with our crew every season to teach them about caring for their body and minds as they work in the field, using climbing as a tool to demonstrate this care and mindfulness. They are a gift to this community, providing opportunity for people to challenge themselves in an encouraging and welcoming space. We’re so grateful for them! They’ve donated a climbing experience for 6 folks for the raffle—thank you, Scrapyard!

Farm to Fork is happening on September 21 and tickets are moving fast! If you spend $100 on raffle tickets, you get a free Eighth Day tee from . The best! Link for raffle and event tickets in our bio.
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