July 17, 2023

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!

July 13, 2023

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!

July 6, 2023

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!

July 3, 2023

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.

July 1, 2023

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…

June 20, 2023

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…

June 16, 2023

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,…

June 14, 2023

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…

June 11, 2023

Summer Suds with Up North Buds

What’s on tap this summer? Brews from Short’s, Les Cheneaux Distillers, Barrel + Beam and Alpha Brewing!

June 10, 2023

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.