September 13th Canton Farmers Market Update:

Fall produce is rolling in, so make the Canton Farmers Market your destination this Sunday. Be sure to stop by the Market any time from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Michigan produce, locally produced food and hand-crafted goods,   

The Market is held rain or shine, as the farmers still harvest their produce and bring it to the Market, no matter what the weather.

Buying Local...
...is fresher and more nutritious.
...helps our environment.
...supports our local community.

Stock up on some of your market favorites this Sunday, such as: eggs, jams, fresh produce and other items you've grown to love. 

Market Vendors: 

This Sunday's Vendor List tentatively includes the following:

The Cheese People of Grand Rapids
Pick MI
Kapnick Orchards
Lula Bre's Sweet Eats L.L.C
Golden Wheat
Nemeth Greenhouse & Farms
Uhlianuk Farms
Great Lakes Confections

Please note: vendor listings are subject to change without notice.

Michigan Apple Facts

Apples are one of the largest and most valuable fruit crops in Michigan. It’s no surprise; Michigan apples are great fresh or in a variety of food products! Apples are in season from mid-August through mid-November. Fresh Michigan apples are available August through June thanks to controlled atmosphere storage. You can find processed apples all year in juice, canned and applesauce form. Here are some Michigan Apple Facts:

• The Michigan apple industry’s annual economic impact is estimated at $700-900 million
• Michigan ranks 3rd in the nation in apple production
• There are more than 11.3 million apple trees in commercial production, covering 35,500 acres on 825 family-run farms
• Michigan harvests about 1.05 billion pounds of apples per year
• 55 percent of all Michigan apples are processed into other products
• Michigan slices more apples than any other state for use in pies and fresh-cut slices and also processes apples into applesauce, fresh and shelf-stable apple cider and apple juice

Produce Cleaning Tips

While washing produce, we recommend you follow the FDA’s seven tips for washing produce and fruits:

• Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce.
• If damage or bruising occurs before eating or handling, cut away the damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating.
• Rinse produce before you peel it, so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
• Gently rub produce while holding under plain running water. There’s no need to use soap or a produce wash.
• Use a clean vegetable brush to scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers.
• Dry produce with a clean cloth or paper towel to further reduce bacteria that may be present.

Outdoor Fitness Classes

Get out and move with Canton Leisure Services outdoor fitness classes!  A variety of individual sessions are no available and will be held at either the Heritage Park Amphitheater or the Summit Community Courtyard, located in the West Parking Lot. Find complete schedules and information at www.cantonfun.org/relaunch.

Group Fitness Schedule now through October 17, 2020. (No class September 7.) Fall Schedule Coming Soon!

Registration: Only online at www.cantonfun.org/relaunch.
Fees: $5 Resident / $7 Non-Resident

No on-site registration is available for classes. Registration opens 2 weeks before and closes 24 hours before class. Please note that these classes are not included in Summit on the Park memberships, which are currently frozen.  Sign up today!