April 4, 2024

Food Gatherers: Advocating for a Hunger-Free Future

Food Gatherers advocates for food-secure future in the upcoming Farm Bill and more. Learn more about their efforts to support this worthy organization!

March 22, 2024

Meet the Farmers’ Truck: A Mobile Market

The Farmers’ Truck innovative infrastructure creates opportunities for food access.

March 7, 2024

Small Businesses, Big Dreams: Michigan Incubator Kitchens

With help from MSU programs, including the Michigan Incubator Kitchen Network, shared-use kitchens are succeeding throughout the state.

November 13, 2023

West Michigan Farmers of Color Land Fund Talks to TLD About the Lay of the Land

Takidia Jenkins Smith talks about the West Michigan Farmers of Color Land Fund, and why the work they do is so important for farming in Grand Rapids and beyond.

November 6, 2023

Twenty Million Reasons to Support Food Rescue

Why support Northwest Michigan’s Food Rescue? Twenty million pounds of saved food means a better community AND a better environment.

November 4, 2023

Feeding Everyone at the Table: Alternative Diets during the Holidays

Are you planning to serve eaters of all diets this holiday season? Use our tips for offering hospitality to everyone around the table.

August 29, 2023

Grand Rapids Food Co-op: Help Access to Fresh Food in Your Community!

Start in on the ground floor as an owner with a community-focused food co-op in Grand Rapids!

June 8, 2023

Know Your Farmer: Fennigan’s Farms

Amanda Brezzell is farming for their community in Detroit. Learn how agricultural innovation supports community resilience with Fennigan’s Farms!

May 26, 2023

Juneteenth, Justice, and You: Reclaiming the Narrative

Chef Phil Jones of Detroit explains his connection to Juneteenth, and how local food systems are an active form of resistance to celebrate on this holiday.

April 18, 2023

A Food Rescue Guide to Gleaning for Farmers

Farmers, community gardens, and even school gardens can donate to area food pantries without lifting a finger, thanks to Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan’s gleaning efforts!