Practices

Dukes Farm focuses on vegetable production, customer service, and seasonal food storage. They offer pickling services, custom tomato sauce production, and CSA programs that prioritize fresh, local produce. The farm emphasizes customer feedback and provides product customization options for size and ingredients. Practices include direct farm-to-consumer delivery, seasonal variety, and community-supported agriculture (CSA) models.

Offerings

The farm provides weekly CSA boxes in Large, Medium, and Small sizes, starting at $20/week. Options include the Pesto Box (with basil), Salsa Box (tomatoes or tomatillos), Tomato Sauce Box, and Pickle Box. All boxes feature locally grown vegetables, herbs, and seasonal produce. Additional offerings include garden plant starts, hanging flower baskets, and wholesale sales through the online shop and local grocers like the Marquette Food Co-op.

Visiting and Buying

CSA boxes can be picked up on Mondays at a designated site or delivered to Marquette for $6/week. Customers outside Marquette may arrange delivery based on location. The 2026 CSA season runs 18 weeks, starting June 24 or July 1 (weather permitting), and includes vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and basil. Payment options include full payment or monthly installments, with SNAP/EBT card acceptance available.

Community and Volunteering

Dukes Farm has been operating since 2005 in Skandia, Michigan. They seek volunteers for farm tasks like harvesting and planting, offering weekly vegetable boxes and fuel stipends. The farm also partners with local businesses for plant starts and food storage products, emphasizing sustainable practices and community connections.