Christmas Cove Farm in Northport

What fun to find an antique apple farm up on the Leelenau Peninsula.  John and Phyllis Kilcherman have delved into the history of apples and have cultivated and sold more than 200 varieties of these juicy specimens, many of which origins date back centuries ago. They say the Spitzenburg apple was Thomas Jefferson's favorite. Located near Northport, Kilcherman's Christmas Cove Farm also has a phenomenal collection of more than 10,000 soda bottles from days long ago. "John the Apple Man" and Phyllis send out gift boxes of all sorts of apples with the history on each variety. They've been written up in the New York Times and the Free Press. This four generation 80 acre farm makes some incredible unpasteurized cider, too. Thanks, Hal Evans, for the photo.

Crane's U-Pick in Fennville

You can't miss the barn roof sign pointing out Crane's U-Pick, located in Fennville. It is a purely delightful small fruit and vegetable farm, run by the charming Crane Family who has owned it since 1936.  Their little store offers the most delicious homemade goodies with the friendliest down-home service you'll ever encounter.  Unfortunately, Michigan's quirky weather destroyed their apples, peaches, plums and nectarines this season.  But you can still come pick their blueberries, raspberries and pumpkins. Thanks for the photos, Robbie Knapp.

Fisk Farm of White Lake

Fisk Farm Festival takes place this weekend, September 12 and 13 where you can visit the historic 1855 farm and the one room school house from 1876! There will be pony rides, crafts, antiques, corn roast, home made pies, a dulcimer player and so much more. Maribeth and Tim Ruggles, local farmers from Highland, sell their farm fresh produce at this site daily May through October, from 10-6:30PM. Fisk Farm is located at 9180 Highland Rd (M-59) in White Lake.