Mental Health First Aid for Farmers
The National Farmers Union’s 118th Anniversary Convention gathered family farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Georgia, earlier this March. This is an annual…
Apple Core & Staghorn Sumac-ade
During stressful times, turning to the kitchen might be a helpful tool in reducing stress. Cooking sparks creativity, forces one to be mindful in the moment, and evokes…
Les Cheneaux Culinary School: Cultivating Culinary & Local Food Culture
Les Cheneaux Culinary School (LCCS), located in Hessel, was brought to life in September of 2014 by the Les Cheneaux Community Foundation (LCCF), a group of individuals who…
A Local Foodie’s Guide to COVID-19
Have you washed your hands lately? If not, take a moment to do so. If yes, do it again. The news is inundated with information about the global…
Shopping the Farm Stop
There is an abundance of local food in Washtenaw County, even in the winter. In addition to several active farmers markets throughout the winter (Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter,…
CBD Hemp in West Michigan: Sun Spirit Farm
After farming organically for the past 12 years, Rachelle Bostwick has been working towards diversifying her farm in order to improve financial stability for herself and her family.…
Funding Proposal for Washtenaw County Conservation District
The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) has a long history of working with the residents of Washtenaw County to protect and preserve natural resources. They provide critical services…
New Year, New Business Structure: The Green Things Farm Collective
If you’re a Local Food Enthusiast, you’re aware that farming is a tough business. There are unpredictable factors beyond human control (think weather and climate change), land access…
Farmers in Wolverine Find a “Sweet Balance”
Wendy and Dan Babcock’s passion for growing healthy food has been fueled by personal experience and life lessons. When Wendy’s mother passed away in her arms over a…
Fresh or Frozen : Buy Local Blueberries
We often think fresh is always better than frozen. However, if you’re buying fruits and vegetables when they’re out of season, it means they weren’t grown locally, or…