The Jennings Family Farm, part of Firefly Fields, champions sustainable agriculture through organic methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals, and maintaining biodiversity. They aim to reconnect people with food origins and advocate for local, organic eating to counter the environmental and health impacts of industrial farming. With industrialization reducing the number of U.S. farms and concentrating production, they highlight the need for consumer awareness and behavioral changes in food choices, urging consumers to question the source of their meals to promote a sustainable food system.
This recipe presents the Golden Honey Latte, a beloved winter beverage made with a warm mix of milk, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and a pinch of black pepper. Sweetened with raw honey, this quick and easy latte serves as a cozy treat for chilly days.
For the fourth consecutive year, Firefly has sold out of raw honey before the New Year. Heartfel gratitude is extended to supporters for the overwhelming ‘honey love.’ Deep appreciate, thanks, and anticipation for future raw nectar offerings.
Life is a delicate blend of salty and sweet flavors, where moments of bitterness and resilience create a harmonious rhyme. The poem unfolds with the struggles of a farmstead and the honey bees, reflecting the beauty of collaboration, diversity, and goodness amidst challenges.
Ben and Virginia reflect on two years of farm adventures and growth, from renovating the farmhouse to expanding the apiary and cultivating new crops. Their staycation provided a much-needed break before diving into 2024 with a clearer vision. Balancing challenges and success, they look forward to what the new year holds with hope and excitement.
World Bee Day is a time to appreciate the vital role of bees in our ecosystem. Firefly Honey celebrates by offering pre-orders for their exceptional organic honey. Their focus on high-quality, varietal honey and sustainable agricultural practices sets them apart. Customers can also look forward to new seasonal honey selections and pick-up options.
Introducing our newest raw honey product: the 2023 Seasonal Honey Selection. It offers the unique opportunity to pre-order three or five honey jars, each capturing the diverse landscape of our organic farm in Michigan. From pale, early-season honeys to rich, late-season ambers, experience the full spectrum of nature’s nectar. Limited supply, pre-order only.
The 2023 Farmers Market Season brings big changes, with a trimmed schedule and new pickup options. Only one market per month is scheduled, but customers can now pick up orders at the farm, in Delton, and in select townships. While some markets are missed, flexible pickup and online orders aim to accommodate customers and the farm’s needs.
The Jennings family, deeply rooted in sports and farming, has a strong connection to basketball and organic grain farming. Papa Jennings’ love for basketball, coaching, and organic farming has left a lasting impact on his family. The farm’s transition to USDA Certified Organic and the tradition of sending organic grains to Archie and Mattie’s daughter helped sow the seeds for Firefly Fields.
Whether you roast, fry, or bake your cauliflower this simple Buffalo style sauce is a treat. With only three ingredients...