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The 2009 guide is here!
The guide is a complete list of farms, wineries, and other businesses that offer fresh, locally grown food products in northwest Lower Michigan. Get a copy

Taste the Local Difference promotes local farm foods, helps schools serve them, links new farmers to land and other resources, and supports food and farm business networks.
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Farm Search
Search for farms and scores of local food and farm products here.  Just click a county on the map and/or enter a farm name or product below.

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Click a county on the map and/or choose from the following categories or enter business name:
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Specialty Foods
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Winery Search
Northwest Michigan is home to world-class wines and wineries.

Narrow your search by clicking a county on the map or entering a name.

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Farmers Market Search
Plan your weekly shopping around different farmers markets in the area.

Narrow your search by clicking a county on the map or entering a name.

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Farm to School Search
Please note: We are in the process of building this page, so please be patient while we update these records.

Cafeteria or Fundraising Products

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