Chemical Free, Fifth Generation, Fresh Produce
Bear Lake, Michigan
A fifth-generation family farm, revitalized by husband and wife team , Zachary and Nicole Mezeske, in Bear Lake, Michigan, growing chemical-free food for our rural community and making sure it gets to everyone who needs it. Through our self-serve farmstand, the Elberta Farmers Market, and partnerships with local markets, food pantries and schools, we're closing the gap between growing good food and getting it onto people's tables.
For us, farming is community work. Beyond the fields, Nicole's involvement in local arts and the Manistee Area Racial Justice Initiative reflects the same belief: healthy, connected communities and healthy food systems grow together.
Buy Local Produce. Eat Well.
We want our high-quality produce to reach our local community, and are happy to offer the following ways to buy:
Stop by the Farm Stand
Tuesday-Sunday, 10am - 6pm (self serve| cash | check | venmo)
Shop the Elberta Farmers Market
Thursdays, 8am - 12pm (after Labor Day 9-12 til Oct 2nd)
Penfold Park
Place a Wholesale Order
Contact us for all wholesale inquiries!
Our Community Partners
We are proud of the community relationships we are building. Thank you to the following food pantries, schools, non-profits, and businesses that have supported us.
From the Farm to Your Bookshelf
Heart Soil is a beautiful book of poems inspired by life on Z&N Farms, written by our very own Nicole Mezeske.
Z&N Farm In the News
Learn more about our work through these selected media features!
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Freshwater Reporter
July 2026
Mural celebrating rich agricultural history at Motel Bear Lake in collaboration with Z&N Farm, Grand Rapids-based muralist Dania Grevengoed, the Manistee Area Racial Justice and Diversity Initiative (MARJDI) and motel owner Marta Turnbull .
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Heart Soil
August 2025
Heart Soil Press Release in the Freshwater Reporter
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CSA Foster Deep Ties
May 2025
Manistee News Advocate
Article on CSA Programs in Manistee - Z&N Farm is highlighted
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Manistee News Advocate
May 2024
MAPS looking to serve students more local produce
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Fresh Water Reporter
March 2024
Library shows a groundbreaking film
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Taste The Local Difference
March 2023
What’s In that Greenhouse?
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Shared Abundance
2022
Groundwork Center collaboration presents: Shared Abundance
An important book for anyone wanting to bring the benefits of the local food economy to their world.
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Manistee News Advocate
January 2022
Ways to Get Through the Hardest Parts of Winter by Arielle Breen
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Freshwater Reporter
September 2021
Nonstop harvest: fruits of our labor
by Nicole Mezeske
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Manistee News Advocate
August 2021
5 Ways to Use Your Glorious Summer Tomato Haul
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Freshwater Reporter
April 2021
Planting Seeds of Hope
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Manistee News Advocate
March 2021
Z&N Farm Offers Fresh Produce