Community Foundation of Marquette Award Plays Important Role In Food Safety & Food Access at Partridge Creek Farm
PCF Seasonal Staff Member washes turnips in the produce wash & pack station at the Partridge Creek Community Farm.
In June of 2026, Partridge Creek Farm was awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of Marquette. These funds will support the purchase of a USDA food safety approved mini root-barrel washer, which will help our growing team wash root vegetables like carrots more efficiently.
Alongside this root-barrel washer, this award will also help PCF update our current produce wash and pack station to continue to streamline this process. Once properly washed, these vegetables will go to feed our community in a variety of different ways.
Providing Food Access In Ishpeming
Growing Food For Our Community
During the 2025 growing season 6,900 lbs of food were grown and harvested for the Ishpeming community at Partridge Creek Farm and Garden sites.
48% of total Farm Stand sales in 2025 were from food assistance benefits to purchase fresh produce weekly at the Farm Stand. These numbers showcase the need for an accessible place to purchase fresh food in our community.
Partridge Creek Farm also provides food to for our community in a variety of different ways:
Farm Stand
CSA Subscription
Donations
In the Ishpeming Cafeteria
Wholesale to local restaurants
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