SW MI Harvest Fest Exhibitors

Our community is in the process of formation. Please visit our talbe to learn more about us. You can also browse our website and visit the Contact Us page to learn how to receive more information. Manitou Arbor Ecovillage Website.

Van Buren County Greens and the Green Party of Kalamazoo The Greens, in essence, strive for peace, ecological sustainability, fair access to the necessities of life, and human, civil and equal rights. The Green Party of Michigan (affiliated with the Green Party of the United States) seeks to work with people throughout the state, the country, and the world to make fundamental positive changes in our governments, economic systems, and overall well-being. We recognize that these changes can
only happen through the wills and desires of free people. Local web sites: http://www.vbcgreens.org/.

Check this page often for new exhibitors!	SW MI Harvest Fest 2006 Exhibitors
	Exhibitors
	Tiller's International, Hosts for the 4th Harvest Fest. Tillers was created to help international farmers develop their production and communities. At the Harvest Fest they will have information available about this important work.
	Higher Grounds Trading Company. Higher Grounds Trading Co. is a mission-driven company dedicated to offering you the highest-quality handcrafted 100% fair trade, organic, and shade-grown coffees from around the world. Each fair trade bean is small-batch roasted upon order and delivered fresh to you. Savor the Goodness! Visit our web site at http://www.highergroundstrading.com/
	MOFFA- The Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA) was organized in 1992 as a non-profit organization. We work to create more public awareness about the nature of industrialized food supply and its environmental and social hazards. We teach 'eaters' to value and to choose organically grown food produced in their own locales. MOFFA welcomes new members to join us and get involved in creating a better food system for Michigan. One of the benefits of membership is a copy of our "Eating Organically" guide to Michigan's Organic and Sustainable Food Producers and Related Businesses. For more information, check out our web site at: http://www.moffa.org/
	Food Dance Cafe, 161 East Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 269-382-1888, Chef and owner, Julie Stanley will be cooking up samples of her specialties using local ingredients. Check out their web site at http://www.fooddancecafe.com/pages/cf/home/home0609.cfm to learn more about this fine restaurant!
	SouthWest Michigan Land Conservancy- SWMLC is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization created by local residents in 1991 to preserve the natural, scenic, and historic landscapes in the nine counties of southwest Michigan. Since 1991, SWMLC has protected over 5,300 acres. Check us out at http://www.swmlc.org/.
	Grandma Janny Herbs, div of Creative Health & Birthing Arts, Janice Marsh-Prelesnik, creativemidwife@aol.com. Since 1981 Janice has worked as a traditional midwife, herbalist and massage therapist through her business Creative Health & Birthing Arts. Janice recently self-published a book titled, The Roots of Natural Mothering: Through the Seasons of Pregnancy, Journey of Birth, and Motherbaby Moon Time. Summer time Janice grows and prepares herbs from her organic gardens for her herbal line: Granny Janny Herbs.
	Bauer Power- West Michigan's First Choice for Affordable Alternative.Michigan renewable energy system installer - PV, Wind & Hot Water systems - FREE shipping on orders placed by October 17,2006! Owner: Mark Bauer. Visit our web site at: http://www.bauerpower.us
Improving Your Health Donna Wright	Donna Wright, Certified Health Educator, Wellness Coordinator and Juice Plus+ distributor. Juice Plus+ is whole food nutrition packed with the essence of 17 different fresh, raw fruits, vegetables and grains. It is the most researched whole food supplement in the world and contains no pesticides or other contaminants. Backed by independent scientific research, thousands of doctors and medical professionals are recommending it to their patients. For more information, check out http://www.jpwellnessplus.com/
	Brickyard Farms Soaps-Fantastic handmade soaps by Cate Burke and Val Lane. laneburke@aol.com , 269-623-5167.
	Manitou Arbor Ecovillage is an eco-spiritual community dedicated to caring for people and the Earth by living and demonstrating a sustainable culture appropriate to our bioregion. Our community is in the process of formation. Please visit our talbe to learn more about us. You can also browse our website and visit the Contact Us page to learn how to receive more information. Manitou Arbor Ecovillage Website.
	Seed Savers Exchange- Local seed saving enthusiasts and Seed Savers Exchange members, Jeff Flemming and Jackie Smith will offer advice and information about saving seeds from your garden. For more information, visit Jackie at her booth at the Bank's Street Farmers Market.
	Lori Grear, Empress Feng Shui. Lori Grear has studied and practiced Feng Shui for over a decade. Her business, Empress Feng Shui, is based in Southwest Michigan. As part of that work, Lori conducts personal and business consultations, presents hundreds of seminars each year locally and nationwide for individuals, businesses and civic organizations. She teaches feng shui classes, and has trained over 350 individuals to become Feng Shui consultants.
	Living Water Education Booth, Melissa Kerry. Discover how the SCIENCE AND SPIRIT OF LIVING WATER can facilitate healing in ourselves and our planet. Learn about the alarming condition of the Kalamazoo and MI watershed, and US and world water supplies. Understand how they are interconnected through the hydrological cycle, socioeconomic politics, and spirit; and therefore impacted by our attitudes and actions. Discover what defines mature-living water and how it relates to our wellbeing. www. is-om.com isomyoga@yahoo.com
	Beadventure- Empowering Youth with Creative Techniques Supported by Practical Skills. Beadventure is dedicated to instructing select youth in beaded jewelry skills with a focus on the business aspects of marketing and sales. Students' beaded jewelry items will be for sale. Organized and operated by Christena Smith. Phone: (269)349-3239.
	Woven & Entwined, Carol creates beautiful hand-made rugs for your enjoyment! Contact: (269)345-5509. Cash or checks at the Festival only. All rugs made from American made materials, mostly from salvaged materials.
	Audobon Society of Kalamazoo. We are a local chapter of Michigan Audubon dedicated to enjoyment, research, conservation of and education about birds and our natural environment. Visit http://www.kalamazooaudubon.org/ for more information.
	Great Harvest Bread Company. At Great Harvest we are millers and bakers of Great Plains whole wheat. We specialize in CHEMICAL FREE WHOLE WHEAT products, and never use preservatives or artificial anything. We mill our wheat every day, then bake within 48 hours of milling so the wheat is still full of vitamins, minerals and yummy taste and our products keep for 7-10 days on your shelf! Contact them for more info at dbheitzman@greatharvest.com or phone: (269)327-0820
	Fair Food Matters. FFM serves the southwest Michigan community as an educational resource for food issues relating to health, environmental responsibility, and social justice. We envision thriving local communities worldwide providing themselves with safe, nutritious, locally produced foods that are grown and distributed in ways that foster healthy communities, environments, and economies. Learn more about us at the Harvest Fest and visit our web site at http://www.fairfoodmatters.org.
	Kalamazoo Biodiesel Co-op. We are a local group dedicated to helping people reduce their gasoline use and increase the sustainability of their transportation fuels. We will be demonstrating the simplicity of biodiesel production. Each participant will be able to make a small quantity of their own biodiesel to take home! For more info, contact Steve Bertman at bertman@wmich.edu
	People's Food Co-op. People's Food Co-op of Kalamazoo is a consumer-owned cooperative grocery store, bringing a full array of natural products and healtful foods to the community at reasonable prices. Visit People's Co-op's web site at http://www.peoplesfoodco-op.org/ to find out more about all they offer the Kalamazoo area!
	Kalamazoo Area Dept. of Peace Campaign. The Department of Peace campaign is a unique grassroots movement to establish, through legislation, a Cabinet-level Department of Peace within the U.S. federal government. The Department of Peace, when enacted, will research, facilitate and articulate peaceful nonviolent solutions to conflict, both domestically and internationally. For information, please visit the Department of Peace booth at the Harvest Fest!
	Van Buren County Greens and the Green Party of Kalamazoo The Greens, in essence, strive for peace, ecological sustainability, fair access to the necessities of life, and human, civil and equal rights. The Green Party of Michigan (affiliated with the Green Party of the United States) seeks to work with people throughout the state, the country, and the world to make fundamental positive changes in our governments, economic systems, and overall well-being. We recognize that these changes can only happen through the wills and desires of free people. Local web sites: http://www.vbcgreens.org/.
	BTF Solar Renewable energy and Energy Conservation. Consulting, Installation, and Education. Email: info@btfsolar.com. Solar energy demonstrations, information on solar systems, solar hot water systems. Visit us at http://www.btfsolar.com/
	Brubaker Corn Stove Heating. Our website is http://www.brubakercornstoveheating.com/ We sell free standing stoves, add-on furnaces and outside boilers; all which burn corn. We have sold over 250 stoves and will do another 100 this fall. We figure each customer saves an average of 1000 gal of propane a year, do the math and that really adds up over the years!
	Katie Pearson- artist/stay @ home mom. "My medium is fiber concentrating on Wall quilts, lavender eye pillows, bags, hats, sculpture, and greeting cards, all being hand made out of hand painted, and dyed cloth by me." For more info, email ksunshine6@hotmail.com
	Natural Balance Magazine- The intention of Natural Balance Magazine is to be a forum for connecting people, sharing traditions and wisdom, local sustainability and volunteerism. Through the use of this magazine, we wish to present traditional and alternative, positive thoughts and approaches to better the lives, health and spiritual well-being within the people and environment of Southwestern Michigan. Visit our new website at www.naturalbalancemagazine.com
	Van Buren County Extension Office. Michigan State University Extension in Van Buren County provides quality research based educational programs addressing the challenges of a changing community. To contact the Extension office, phone 269-657-7745, visit the web site at http://www.msue.msu.edu/portal/default.cfm?pageset_id=28816 or email msue80@msu.edu
	Sue Rockenbach- Energetic Life Balancing, Reiki Master & Teacher. Gentle Methods for Health and Wellness. Homeopathy study group. livingbalanced@hotmail.com , 269-628-2703.
	The Sassy Ewe, Sue Ann Carpenter. Sue will be selling a wide range of hand spun yarns for knitting and other fiber arts. The Sassy Ewe, PO Box 285 Barryton, MI 49305, carpentersueann@yahoo.com
	Native Connections. Native Connections is committed to improving our environment by creating and restoring natural landscapes, providing native seed, and managing land for biodiversity. For more information, please visit our booth at the Harvest Fest and check out our web site at http://www.nativeconnections.net/blog/.
	Kalamazoo Baha'i Community.
	Lawrence Farm Market. Fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, syrups, jams, honey, handmade arts and crafts and other delightful local products Satudays 9am-1pm Downtown Lawrence in the Park on Red Arrow Highway July 9 - Oct. 7 Information about the market as well as local products from some of the participating vendors will be available at the Harvest Fest.