Eighth Day Farm

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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08/22/2024

Our Farm to Fork Fundraiser is only a month away; our time to rally as a community around good food and good folks. This year we’re welcoming two local bands to the ticket: and Terminal Buds. From folk to surf-rock, the vibes will be 👌🏻.

One ticket gets you an all-you-can-eat meal of wood-fired-pizza topped with Eighth Day veg, heaps of salad from , 2 drink tickets ( and will be slinging brews!), and dessert. Tickets for the raffle and the event are on sale and are moving quick! Link in bio 🌞🌻

08/12/2024

And just like that, our intern crew has wrapped up their time with us for the 2024 season. I said it all season long, but their time with us flew by. And yet, as I scrolled back to May in my camera roll, I was reminded of all that has been accomplished during our season with them. One of the main reasons we love this program is because it brings refreshing, new perspective to the farm. This season was no exception, and we’re more efficient, diligent, and intentional as a result of working with this impressive crew.

Ashley, Ayanna, Jeannée, and Megan—thank you for pouring your minds and bodies into our small farm this season. We are forever changed for the better because of the work you’ve accomplished here. We’re going to miss you big time. If you see an intern around, give them some love and thanks! They grew and distributed thousands of pounds of food for this community. What a gift! 🌼🥹💚

Special thanks to , .city.neighbors.farm, , , , and for rounding out this internship experience by sharing your space, wisdom, and work with us.

And because Mary Oliver often has the words when we don’t, this is our hope for this crew as they venture on from the farm.

Wild Geese, by Mary Oliver

You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting–
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.

07/18/2024

Farm to Fork is happening on Saturday, September 21 from 5-9 PM! Come for wood-fired pizza and salad topped and loaded with Eighth Day produce, local beer, cider, wine, dessert, live music, and a jam-packed raffle stocked with all good things from the best local biz in town.

As the growing season slows down, funds raised at Farm to Fork give us a boost for the end of the year to continue to donate fresh food (not only leftovers or market overages) to local partners addressing food insecurity.

We’ll be hosted by the Kroll family of Zeeland once again, who are generously donating their years of pizza expertise and stunning yard as a backdrop to Farm to Fork. This event is adults (18+) only, so be sure to book a babysitter.

The party is open house style and runs from 5-9, and each ticket will include a hearty all-you-can-eat dinner, dessert, and 2 drink tickets. Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian options will be available.

The event sells out every year! You can get your event and raffle tickets through the link in our bio.

07/16/2024

Grateful to grow for Community Action House 🥰

This summer our Food Club plays a crucial role in ensuring families maintain access to the nutritious foods they need as rising temperatures, and school vacations come full swing. By providing a dignified, grocery store-like experience, we help our neighbors maintain their health and well-being during this busy season.

We would love to give our partners at Eighth Day Farm a shoutout for helping us keep our shelves stocked with beautiful, local produce this summer season. Your support ensures that families receive fresh, healthy foods they may not access otherwise. Thank you Eighth Day Farm!

07/15/2024

The intern crew took a trip to last week. What a treat and inspiration to be given a tour of the farm by the owner, Heather. Green Wagon has been a guiding light for Eighth Day; they have grown rapidly, improving systems and graciously teaching us as they learn and adapt. The interns got to experience the magic of growing ginger in Michigan, the innovations and boost in abundance that comes with growing in hoop houses, their no-till system, and a bountiful and delicious lunch with their crew. Thank you, for your generosity, wisdom, and encouragement. Holland folks, you can find their veggies at Harvest Health in Holland and on Saturdays. GR friends, they’re , smaller groceries throughout GR, and they also have an on-farm store that’s stocked daily. Give them some love!

06/12/2024

Our intern crew spends the majority of their Thursday mornings off-site visiting other farms and community hubs in the West Michigan area. Farmer’s rely heavily on one another: sharing tools, knowledge, wisdom, woes, and wins. We want our interns to leave this experience with the understanding that farming is much harder to do on your own, and that establishing a network of support around you to do this work is going to make it much more sustainable, and a lot less overwhelming and lonely.

Our morning (Belding, MI) was magical, as always. Mik and Brian and their wonderful crew welcomed us into planting the last of their onions, followed by a dreamy potluck lunch. Stillwind is in year 3, and the intention, heart, and love they put into their work is inspiring and so vital for new Farmer’s to witness. They are so impressive—if you’re in the Grand Rapids area, check them out!
city.neighbors.farm is a fellow non-profit farm in Grand Rapids—an inspiration to us! Lance spent the morning giving us a tour of their space (major farm envy of their pizza oven and covered wash-pack), leaving the rest of the morning for pruning and trellising tomatoes. Farming can take all shapes and forms, and it’s to get caught in the weeds (quite literally). Visiting these other farms helps us get our heads out of the sand and see other ways the work can be done. So grateful to New City Neighbors and Stillwind for taking time out of their busy, busy season to walk alongside our crew 💚🌞

If you’re in Grand Rapids, New City sells at the new Creston Farmer’s Market and you can catch Stillwind . Support your neighborhood farmer!

05/10/2024

Pop-Up Market with Windflower Design Co. tomorrow (Saturday) morning from 9 AM - 12 PM at 709 Pine Ave. in Holland! We'll have lots of fresh spring veggies from Eighth Day and beautiful spring blooms stocked from Windflower. Pre-orders for flowers are sold out but there will be a few bouquets available for walk-up customers. 25% of flower sales goes to our food security fund!

05/01/2024

With a lull in markets between the end of spring and start of summer, we’ll be hosting another pop-up market and fundraiser with Windflower Design Co. on Saturday, May 11 from 9 AM-12 PM at our Growth Center, 709 Pine Ave., Holland, MI 49423. We’ll have arugula, spinach, micro greens, green onions/garlic, and plant starts for sale in addition to some other spring goodies to celebrate the vibrance and love of our Mother Earth and earthly mothers. 

will be curating homegrown bouquets of spring blooms, a soft palette with pops of color. They plan to have local tulips, iris, lilac, stock, ranunculus, hellebores, bleeding heart and whatever other fun surprises the garden gives them next week. They are also bringing in a limited number of roses and a few other favorites.

While we’ll have a few bouquets and floral designs available for walk-up customers, we highly encourage you to pre-order your flowers through the link in our bio. Like last time, 25% of flower sales are going directly toward Eighth Day vegetable donations to the  Food Club and Community Kitchen, as well as St. Vincent de Paul Center’s Emergency Food Pantry. We desire to create a closed loop where costs are covered, veggies are sold, and our neighbors are taken care of. Cheers to investing in a local, bountiful economy!

Photo Credit for Windflower Photos:

04/19/2024

Last winter market tomorrow! Come visit us for the first of our green onions, lots of the seasons best arugula, the last of our carrots until July, and some cute herby bunches to liven up your springtime munching. Micro greens too, of course! The outdoor market will resume after Tulip Time on Wednesday, May 15. We’ll be hosting a pop-up the weekend of Mother’s Day to tide you over, so stay tuned for more details on that 💚 Excited to break into this next season with all of your love and support. Thank you for buying our food!

04/05/2024

04/05/2024

Mark your calendars for Earth Day with Eighth Day! 🌎 💚 On Saturday, April 20 we will be planting over 7,000 onions at our Northside location, 12330 James St., and we’d love for you and your near and dears to join us. We’ll be planting from 9 AM-12 PM. All ages welcome! Come when you can, leave when you have to! RSVP’ing helps us plan for the day—you can find the link to RSVP in our bio.

📸: ‘s class celebrated Earth Day two years ago by writing, drawing, and thinking about soil health and caring for the Earth. I cherish these hopeful drawings! Per Robin Wall-Kimmerer in “Braiding Sweetgrass”, the Earth loves us in so many ways 💚 it’s time to love it back!

03/30/2024

Ottawa Food is showing more signs of strain as a popular service has been suspended for remainder of the year.

03/28/2024

Did you know that you can pay for your CSA with SNAP/EBT benefits? SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides food benefits to families with a low-income to supplement their grocery budget. We’ve partnered with the Michigan Fitness Foundation to cover 75% of the cost of the CSA for folks with SNAP benefits. This means that SNAP participants pay $5.96 per week with their SNAP benefits, with no up-front investment required. If you don’t have SNAP but know of someone who does that would be interested in this program, please share this info with them!

Don’t have SNAP but still face barriers to purchasing a CSA? We fundraise throughout the year to help cover or supplement the cost of a CSA for folks who need assistance. DM us or email Andy at [email protected] for more info.

To sign up for a CSA for SNAP, visit the link in our bio. Cheers to veggies all summer long!

03/26/2024

What a difference two weeks makes 🥹 lots of growth happening in our nursery greenhouse right now. Spinach and leaf lettuce will be moved outside to harden off this week, and then the greenhouse will be packed to the brim with seedlings.

If you haven’t ordered your garden starts yet, now is the time! If you like to browse before you buy, we’re having a plant sale open house on Saturday, May 18 at our Growth Center, 709 Pine Ave., Holland, MI 49423. You can pre-order your starts through the link in our bio 🌱💚

03/20/2024

Reminder that the Tulip Fundraiser and Pop-Up Market with is THIS SATURDAY, March 23 from 9 AM-12 PM at our Growth Center (709 Pine Ave., Holland, MI 49423).

Tulip pre-orders are sold out—thanks to all that ordered for your support! We’ll have a few bouquets available for walk-up customers, but we recommend getting to the pop-up before 10 AM if you’re wanting tulips.

We’ll have the following spring goodies available at the pop-up:
- Spinach
- Arugula
- Carrots
- Arugula Micros
- Broccoli Micros
- Radish Micros
- Sunflower Shoots
- Pea Shoots
- Basil

50% of tulip sales are funding donations to and St. Vincent de Paul’s emergency food pantry. These dollars go far when it comes to vegetables; thank you for your support as we get more veggies to more folks in the Holland area.

See you at the pop-up! 🌷🥕🥗

03/15/2024

This is our last market at until April 6! We’ll have arugula (!!!), spinach, carrots, and micro greens for sale. The arugula is our first cut of the spring—not having to withstand the summer heat, these leaves are tender, and have a more mild-peppery flavor than our summer arugula. The best of the best for the season!

For those of you that can’t wait until April 6 for more spring greens, we’re hosting a pop-up market and tulip fundraiser with next Saturday to tide you over. You can pre-order your tulips through the link in our bio 🌷 💚 See the event details below:

Tulip Fundraiser + Pop-Up Market 💐🥗🥕
Saturday, March 23
9am-12pm
709 Pine Ave.
Holland, MI 49423