The Latest News
2024Summer Internship Ends
In the final week of August, we said goodbye to our outstanding Summer Interns with a celebratory farm feast, recognizing their remarkable contributions. While we are sad to see them go, we are immensely proud of their achievements.
PCF Welcomes Exciting Visitors to Intergenerational Farm
Partridge Creek Farm welcomes a few special guests to the Intergenerational Farm for fun and informative Farm tours.
Partridge Creek Farm Receives Lake Michigan School Food Systems Innovation Hub Award
Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Innovation Hub Award for the Food Futures Project: Connecting Rural Production, Procurement, and Processing in the UP through Education, Collaboration, and Community. PCF is one of only two Michigan organizations to receive this award.
How to Use Our Community Grazing Beds to Harvest Fresh Produce
How to use our Community Grazing beds to harvest some delicious produce this growing season!
Success:UP Power Company Generously Donates a Farm Truck to PCF
We're excited to share that UPPCO has generously donated a farm truck to Partridge Creek Farm! This incredible support will help our team work more efficiently and enhance our efforts in growing food for the community.
Rock River Farm and Full Plate Farm Generously Donate Wash Pack Stations to PCF
Rock River Farm and Full Plate Farm graciously contributed two produce Wash Pack Stations to Partridge Creek Farm for use during its inaugural growing season at the Intergenerational Farm. These stations play a crucial role in supporting our farming operations at Partridge Creek Farm.
NMU’s College for Kids Summer Camp Visits Partridge Creek Farm
Northern Michigan University’s Summer Camp College for Kids joined the PCF Education team at the Intergenerational Farm and the Ishpeming Middle School Garden for a fun filled day!
PCF Unveils Produce Cooler With Community Ribbon CuttingJun 25
On Wednesday June 26 Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) invited the Community, Funders, and Community Partners a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the inauguration of its new walk-in produce cooler. This event took place on Wednesday June 26th at 4:30 p.m. at the Partridge Creek Intergenerational Farm, located at 550 Cleveland Ave., Ishpeming, MI. This event was put on by the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP).
PCF Hosts Eagle Mine At The Intergenerational Farm for Workshop
Partridge Creek Farm welcomed Eagle Mine Staff Members to the Intergenerational Farm for a fun Workshop. Participants planted herbs in a take home planter and learned some new skills.
Power of Produce is Back! July 6-August 24 at The Marquette Farmers Market Presented by PCF
Power of Produce Children's Program: brought to you by Partridge Creek Farm, this program runs Saturdays, July 2-August 20. Kids under the age of 12 can try new fruits and vegetables each week, then purchase produce from local farmers with a $2 voucher.
PCF & Community Partners Host 2nd Annual Farm to School Institute
The 2nd annual Farm to School Institute took place from June 18th-June 29th in Ishpeming. This free educational opportunity invited educators, food service directors, farmers/food producers, and community partners passionate about local food education to participate
Partridge Creek Farm Awarded Trust For Civic Life Grant
Partridge Creek Farm was the only Michigan recipient of the Trust For Civic Life Grant. Partridge Creek Farm is thrilled to accept this grant to stabilize the organization over the next three years to ensure long-term sustainable growth to be able to continue serving the Ishpeming community and building a resilient local food system.
Partridge Creek Farm Announces Exciting Summer Events
Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) is thrilled to announce a variety of exciting community events for the summer season. PCF invites community members of all ages to participate, learn, and connect with local agriculture.
USDA Visits Partridge Creek Farm Sites
On May 29th Partridge Creek Farm staff was thrilled to welcome Sara Elliott, the Farm to School Regional Specialist from the USDA to Ishpeming. Sara Johnson, PCF Executive Director gave Sara Elliott an informative tour of all of PCF’s sites and programs. Learn more about the visit below.
Thank You Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Partridge Creek Farm thanks the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for funding opportunities. PCF has been able to use this funding for multiple projects that will help advertise all of the great things Partridge Creek Farm and Partridge Creek Compost are doing for their Community.
Ishpeming High School LIFT UP Class Plants First Ever Crop on PCF Intergenerational Farm Site
Thank you to our LIFT UP program High Schoolers for planting the FIRST EVER crop today on our Intergenerational Farm, potatoes! This group of high schoolers have been essential in helping prepare our farm for the very first growing season!
Registration Is Now Open for the Free 2024 Farm to School Institute
This event is scheduled to take place from June 18th to June 20th in Ishpeming. This educational opportunity is free, and invites educators, food service directors, farmers/food producers, and community partners passionate about local food education to participate.
Partridge Creek Farm Awarded Grant From the Marquette Rotary Breakfast Club
Partridge Creek Farm was awarded a grant from the Marquette Rotary Breakfast club to help establish critical infrastructure on the Intergenerational Farm Site.
Ishpeming High School LIFT UP Class Helps Put Plastic Covering on Hoophouse
Ishpeming High School LIFT UP class helps PCF put the plastic covering on the hoophouse at the Intergenerational Farm.
Earth Day Volunteer Event
On April 20th Volunteers helped PCF wake up their garden and farm sites in preperation for the growing season.