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Welcome to OCWC

Our Mission: To empower Ottawa County residents to adopt healthy, sustainable lifestyles.

Our Vision: Implement policy and environmental changes in the areas of physical activity, healthy eating, and tobacco-free living in Ottawa County.

OCWC is working to improve the health of Ottawa County communities. This is done by using policy and environmental changes to increase residents’ access to healthy food choices, physical activity and tobacco-free living. (some examples include Farmer’s Markets, creation of non-motorized pathways, and smoke-free environments).


What is "Policy and Environmental Change"?


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Ottawa County Wellness Coalition
Steering Committee
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
City of Holland Recreation Dept.
Holland Hospital
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
Ottawa County Health Department 
Pathways
Smoke-Free Ottawa (A Tobacco Reduction Coalition)
Zeeland Community Hospital

   
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Want more information about the best way to store specific fruits and veggies?


 

 
The produce database allows you to search for detailed information on choosing and storing a long list of delicious produce choices. On the same site, you can also find recipes, nutrition information, and other helpful tips on increasing your family’s intake of nature’s fast food - fruits and vegetables
 

FARMERS MARKET'S 2010
 
Allendale Farmers Market (June - Oct.)
Tuesday's & Fridays, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6676 Lake Michigan Drive (M-45) East of Allendale Township Office Allendale, MI 49401 Amy Millard (616) 892-2632
Project FRESH Accepted
 
Allendale - Grand Valley State University Farmers Market (June 9 - Sept. 29)
Wednesday’s 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1 Campus Drive , Lot F Allendale, MI 49401 Kay Hart (616) 331-2299 hartkay@gvsu.edu  
 
Coopersville Farmers Market (May - Oct.)
Wednesday's, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. North Main St. Parking lot Pavillion Coopersville, MI 49404 Cindy Timmerman (616) 997-5164 www.coopersville.com Project FRESH and Bridge Card accepted
 
Grand Haven Farmers Market (June - Oct.)
Wednesday's & Saturday's, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Harbor Drive & 1st Street next to Chinook Pier Grand Haven, MI 49417 Kristen Klempel (616) 842-4910 kklempel@grandhavenchamber.org Project FRESH accepted 
 
City of Holland Municipal Farmers Market (May - Dec.) Wednesday's & Saturday's, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8th Street Market Place on 8th between Pine St. & Maple St. Holland, MI 49423 Candy Todd (616) 355-1138 www.hollandfarmersmarket.com www.cityofholland.com Project FRESH accepted  
 
Hudsonville Farmers Market (June - Sept.)
Wednesday's, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 3302 Prospect Street Hudsonville, MI 49426 Gina Compagner (616) 669-9596 x411 www.fcelevator.com Project FRESH accepted
 
Jenison Farmers Market (June 5 – Oct. 16)
Saturday’s 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon 800 Connie St. Parking lot at Jenison Early Childhood Center Jenison, MI 49428 Lee Westervelt lwesterv@jpsonline.org    
 
Spring Lake Farmers Market (June - Mid Oct.)
Thursday's 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. On Church Street, East of Library Spring Lake, MI 49456 Kristen Klempel (616) 842-4910 kklempel@grandhavenchamber.org Project FRESH accepted   
 
Zeeland Main Place Farmers Market (June – Sept.) Friday's 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Heritage Square Corner of Elm & Main downtown Zeeland, MI 49464 Ann Baarman (616) 772-2494 annb@zeelandchamber.org Project FRESH accepted   
 
Gardening in Michigan - Michigan is a great place for growing fruit and vegetables!  Visit www.migarden.msu.edu for a wealth of information about gardening in Michigan.  Find tip sheets on a variety of topics including preserving your fruits and vegetables, and harvesting vegetables. You can also find a garden planning calendar, and information about flowers, trees, and shrubs. 

 

Contact:   info@gethealthyottawa.org    Phone: 616-393-5772   contact page