What Your Farmers Market Manager Wants You to Know
Market Managers from across Michigan tell us what they wish shoppers knew about their farmers market!
Hopside Brewery and the Old Polish Corner: Fresh Flavors in Alpena
Be sure to check out these two new additions to the Alpena food scene for great brews and Polish flavor!
Expand Your Palate with Grand Rapids’ Flights of Flavor
Head to Grand Rapids for tasting flights across the city, as well as a chance to win local merchandise!
Show Off Your Local Swag!
Shop local — and wear local, too! Check out our suggestions for great tote bags and other merchandise from small local businesses in Michigan.
Crop Spot: Michigan Thimbleberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries
Bring on the summer fruit! It’s berry season in Michigan and there’s plenty to nibble on throughout the state whether you source it from your backyard, favorite roadside…
Connecting Western U.P. Students with Local Food
Farm to School (F2S) isn’t a new concept but has gained significant traction in recent years. In fact, the 2023 Farm Bill includes specific policy priorities which include…
Beyond Saturdays: Explore Eastern Market’s Tuesday and Sunday Markets
When you think about the Eastern Market in Detroit, you may envision the bustling crowd of Michiganders and out-of-towners shuffling from shed to shed toting local summer produce,…
Seasonal Placemat: Summer Veggies in Michigan
Grab your crayons, navigate a sunhat maze, search for words, beat someone at tic tac toe, and fill Michigan fruits and vegetables with colors of all kind! If…
Summer Suds with Up North Buds
What’s on tap this summer? Brews from Short’s, Les Cheneaux Distillers, Barrel + Beam and Alpha Brewing!
3 West Michigan Companies that Deliver on Local
Find out how the Patch, Anjoy and Wormie’s Vermicompost make it easy to eat (and compost) local in West Michigan.