Growing Local Food through Growing New Farmers
Landen Tetil became the first farmer apprentice at Michigan State University’s North Farm in Chatham three years ago. The program aims to increase local food production in the…
Part One: On Becoming A Farmer
Editor’s Note: Brian Bates, farmer and partner at Bear Creek Organic Farm in Petoskey, Michigan, gave the keynote address at the annual Northwest Food and Farming Network Farm…
On Being OF a Place
ON BEING OF A PLACE By Bill Palladino When people ask me where I’m from, I tell them without hesitation that I’m from the Bronx, New York. The…
Tongue Huggers Haunted Egg Sandwich
Use this Tongue Huggers recipe for a Haunted Egg Sandwich, and learn the story behind the bottle!
Bee Mine: Algomah Acres Honey Farm
The wintery months like February are the months for everyone, including bees, to hibernate, dream of flowers, and plan for the months ahead. There are many reasons to…
Good Food; A Path To Intimacy
By Bill Palladino Food, of its nature, is a social agent. What we eat, where we eat, and with whom help to define our identities as people.…
Show Me a Day
When she enters the market office on Saturday mornings, Marjorie Johns always brings with her the beautiful scents of bergamot, lavender, and eucalyptus that seem to have permanently…
New Jobs in Northeast Michigan & The Upper Peninsula
Date: January 6th, 2016 Contact: Tricia Phelps, [email protected], (877) 562-2539 Taste the Local Difference creates jobs, hires new staff members in Northeast Michigan & the Upper Peninsula Taste the…
Reclaiming Our Food As Sacred
By Bill Palladino We are deep into the season of sacred traditions. The crisp darkness of winter brings with it many celebrations, each anticipating the light yet to…
Extending the Growing Season : Hoophouses and the Local Food Economy
In a climate like ours, farmers are challenged to turn a profit during a limited growing season. Like any business, there are tools they can use to help…