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Farm-to-Table Grocery Shopping at Local Market

Owner Garry Kuneman sourcing free-range eggs from a local Amish farm.

Pure Pastures, a community-driven specialty market, continues to redefine grocery shopping by offering a fresh, ethical and sustainable alternative to factory-farmed meats and conventionally processed food. Sourcing directly from local Michigan farmers, the market provides customers with grass-fed beef, pastured pork, free-range poultry, wild-caught seafood and organic produce—ensuring high-quality, nutrient-rich food that is ethically sourced and free from harmful additives.

With a commitment to supporting local agriculture, Pure Pastures offers a wide selection of meats, including grass-fed beef, buffalo, venison, lamb, goat, duck, elk and rabbit, as well as organ meats such as heart, tongue, liver, gizzards and kidneys. All meats are sourced from small family farms that prioritize humane and sustainable farming practices—no factory farms, no hormones and no unnecessary antibiotics.

For seafood lovers, the market features wild-caught Great Lakes fish, including walleye, whitefish, perch and trout, as well as wild shrimp, cod, sockeye, coho and chinook salmon. Unlike conventional seafood suppliers, all fish are caught without gill nets, ensuring eco-friendly and sustainable fishing methods.

Beyond meats and seafood, customers can find a curated selection of organic and specialty grocery items, including 100 percent grass-fed, non-homogenized A2 milk in glass bottles, raw milk cheeses, soy-free eggs and fresh local produce. Seasonal fruits and vegetables such as salad greens, mushrooms, squash, apples and carrots are available year-round, along with local honey, maple syrup and gluten-free and paleo-friendly options.

Pure Pastures operates with the philosophy that you are what you eat. Grass-fed beef, for example, is higher in omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid and antioxidant vitamins, making it a heart-healthy alternative to conventional grain-fed beef. Unlike mass-produced meats, grass-fed animals consume only natural forage, rather than corn, grains or even rejected candy—common in industrial farming operations.

Committed to food transparency and education, they encourage customers to know their farmer rather than relying on traditional butchers or supermarket chains. Every product on the shelf reflects a dedication to quality, sustainability and community support.

For those looking for a fun and educational shopping experience, families are invited to bring children along for a treasure hunt, searching for unique and diverse food offerings, from grass-fed steak and pork chops to goat kidney and buffalo heart. In addition, seniors receive 10 percent off every Thursday, making it even easier to access nutritious, high-quality foods at an affordable price.

Pure Pastures is open seven days a week and has free parking nearby. They offer ongoing discounts and specials such as liking them on Facebook, their Thursdays Senior 55+ Discount Day and their Daily Rewards Program. 

Location: 1102 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (between Main and Sheldon). For more information, call 734-927-6951 or visit PurePasturesMI.com. Please join their email list through their website.