How Michigan Farmers Are Going Organic
Confused about what “organic” really means? Michigan’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), hosted by MSU Extension, helps farmers make the switch through mentorship, education, and community support. Learn how this initiative empowers farmers, strengthens local food systems, and makes truly organic produce more accessible across Michigan.
Introducing the Local Food Marketing Academy
Meet our Local Food Marketing Academy – the perfect resource for food business entrepreneurs for relatable, actionable marketing know-how.
Cottage Food Law: Making Hyper-Local Happen
Meet Michigan’s Precision Syrups and Sugar Happy Cookies, both of which operate under Cottage Food Law.
ICYMI: Michigan Local Food in 2024
Join us as we celebrate standout moments, articles, recipes, and Michigan local food news in 2024.
Know Your Farmer: Generations of Beef Farming in Michigan
Backus Farms and B&B Farms are led by generational farmers, focused on high-quality beef on the sunrise side.
A Conversation with Your Local Chef: Alex Palzewicz of Northwoods Test Kitchen
Meet Alex Palzewicz of Northwoods Test Kitchen and learn about her journey in food and as an entrepreneur!
Know Your Farmer: Detroit Urban Growers
Meet three growers from various Detroit neighborhoods — and learn what makes each unique!
Room to Grow: Incubator Kitchens in Southeast Michigan
Growing Hope, Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen and Eastern Market’s Detroit Kitchen Connect support entrepreneurs with incubation kitchen programs.
Bringing it Full Circle: Farming from Generation to Generation
In this 2023 Local Food Guide story, we talked to the Zyndas about their legacy plans to keep Full Circle Farms generational.
Battle Creek Food Reimagined Leverages Partnerships to Bring Packaged Foods Entrepreneurship to the Cereal City
Battle Creek Food Reimagined leverages partnerships, including those with MSU-CRFS, to lift up local packaged foods entrepreneurs.