Asparagus time in Michigan


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Taylor Moore, left, of Food Rescue, fills a van with Norconk Farm asparagus, while Harry Norconk looks on. The asparagus is headed to a warehouse for repacking and distribution to food pantries.


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Harry Norconk, whose farm sits about 3 miles south of Empire, supplies all the local asparagus to the festival's vendors. But a long winter and spring frost made for a late harvest in northern.


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The asparagus season lasts for approximately 6 weeks. Norconk expects his crop will be ready to pick this coming week. Norconk's farm is located at 10004 Aral Road in Benzie County, just south of the Leelanau-Benzie County Line. If interested, please call (231) 326-3540. May 16, 2020 / by editor. Tags: Michigan asparagus, Norconk asparagus.


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Empire Asparagus Festival. May 14, 2016 ·. Empires own Norconk Asparagus Farm harvested the first crop of 2016's Asparagus season today. And, yes there was the occasional snowflake in the air! Only in Michigan can you harvest Asparagus in snow! Empires own Norconk Asparagus Farm harvested the first crop of 2016's Asparagus season today.


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"Barb Norconk [of Norconk Farm in Honor] just called, and asparagus is in. We're going to make it tempura-battered." Local morels may top this weekend's pizzas, if Telgard can get his hands on enough to make it a special. The menu will feature the same classics: "Whitefish and walleye— perch is almost impossible to find, but we.


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BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Norconk Asparagus Farm in Benzie County grows about 15 acres of asparagus. The season is short, so farmers are hard at work to pick the crop fast.


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You could be the first review for Norconk Farm. Filter by rating. Search reviews. Search reviews. Phone number (231) 326-3540. Get Directions. 10004 Aral Honor, MI 49640. People Also Viewed. Glen Arbor Farmers Market. 2. Farmers Market. 9 Bean Rows Bakery & Farm Market. 50 $ Inexpensive Farmers Market, Bakeries.


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Directions. Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for an hour to let flavors meld. Aioli can be prepared a day ahead. Serve with asparagus for dipping. Makes about 1 cup. Variations: For herbed aioli, add 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon or rosemary.


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Norconk Farm Pickled Asparagus. 6 clean, large-mouth ½ gallon jars. Sterilize by rinsing in boiling water. 6 new lids and rings, washed and sterilized in boiling water. (Optional: May use 12 1-quart jars. You will need 12 lids and rings.) 7 pounds of cleaned Norconk Farm asparagus. To clean asparagus, turn spears upside down and swish in warm.


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The Tweddle farm is located about 1 mile west of M-22 on Norconk Road. The old Tweddle School is on the corner of Norconk and M-22. Drive west on Norconk to the sharp corner. The Tweddle Farm is on your left and is currently used for housing NPS seasonal employees as well as our annual Artists-In-Residence program. While admiring this.


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The festival's usual supplier is Harry Norconk of Norconk Farm, which doesn't have an asparagus crop yet. An ample supply of asparagus won't be available until about Tuesday, Norconk told.


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The urban farm on Buffalo's west side is a staple among the community with its Saturday farmers markets featuring other local vendors and fresh made artisan pizzas, along with a CSA program running June-November each year. "We strive to be a beautiful space providing people with sustenance, nutrition and that sense of community," said Nader.


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Norconk Asparagus Farm - Facebook. 1.2K likes. A family-owned farm in Empire, Michigan, that grows and sells fresh asparagus, strawberries, and raspberries. Visit us for a taste of local produce and friendly service.


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Asparagus in the field, ready for harvest. The harvest is part of an innovative program called Farm to Neighbor in which donations pay for crops that go to food pantries. On this particular day, Harry and Barb Norconk are selling 850 pounds of asparagus, which will be distributed in 20-pound deliveries to dozens of food pantries and meal sites.


Asparagus time in Michigan

The trail that leads from the corner of Norconk Road into the woods is about ½ mile long through the maple-beech forest and will take you to the Treat Farm. As you reach the top of the hill, the canopy of trees opens up to a view of the farmstead.. Additional water was brought up to the farm from a spring about ¼ mile east of the house.