Thomas Cary, manager of the market, said COVID-19 has attracted many customers and that on March 20, there were 26 vendors, the most this year.Īlthough the winter market is outside this year for safety, Cary said 270 customers attended a market day in February when it was 19 degrees.Ĭary said some vendors have canceled due to the cold weather and one market in February only had 11 vendors. “Actually, it’s been very good because I think people are really getting into the local food system,” Metzger said. During COVID-19, he said, the creamery has experienced many sales because of interest in local businesses. Metzger said the company has a representative at four markets every week. Mike Metzger said Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery, which is 10 years old and produces cheese, eggs and ground beef from its own livestock, attends many markets. So it’s amazing, it has really helped me survive and thrive.” “I’ve had several repeat customers and that also led to them going online as well. “So the community has been very, very supportive of the entire brand,” Rogers said. Rogers said markets have been her best business decision to “survive” and “surpass” her own sales expectations. Rogers produces her entirely vegan products from her apartment in Okemos. “So that’s what encouraged me to say, ‘you know what, maybe I should go ahead and start supplying to other people,’” Rogers said.Īt the Meridian Township Farmers’ Market on March 20, several vendors said that although COVID-19 has changed their business models, they are finding success through similar markets in Ingham County and across Michigan.
That motivated Rogers to establish Heaven Scent Body Products. Jack HarrisonMike Metzger with Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery at the market on March 20.įriends and family members liked her products and experienced positive results. Spartan Newsroom - News and information from student journalists at the Michigan State University School of Journalism About the Michigan State University School of Journalism.MSU School of Journalism Code of Ethics.MSU journalism COVID-related reporting guidelines.Michigan Chile Investigative Journalism Program.
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