Find Local Food this Summer with the Michigan Local Food Guide
Michigan – Taste the Local Difference is proud to announce the publication of their 2023 Local Food Guide! This 100-page magazine celebrates Michigan’s local food culture and the…
Talking about Regeneration
What is regenerative agriculture and where can you find an example of it in Southwest Michigan? Read on!
Know Your Farmer: Coop Creations
Learn more about Kayla Ratz and her journey to her farm, Coop Creations, in Northern Michigan!
What’s in that Greenhouse?
Curious about what’s in those big white structures when you pass by a Northern Michigan farm? Learn more about why Z&N Farm, Lakeview Hill Farm and TLC Farms use greenhouses and hoop houses.
Celebrating Michigan Fish Producers with a Bounty of Local Seafood
Ready to eat local fish? Use this resource from the Michigan Sea Grant, originally printed in the 2022 Local Food Guide.
Crop Spot: Blueberries
“Southwest Michigan has the perfect climate for growing blueberries,” says Joan Donaldson of Pleasant Hill Farm in Fennville. “Historically, the area was called the Fruit Belt of Michigan.”
Beekeeping Clubs in the Upper Peninsula
Beekeeping Clubs in the UP are a hive of information and community! Learn what Michigan beekeepers are up to in the Winter and beyond.
Stay Warm with Michigan Wool: Shady Side Farm
Mike Bronkema and his family raise grass-fed sheep for wool in the Holland area. Learn more about wool production in Michigan!
Portage Health Foundation’s Collective CSA Program Thrives in its Third Year
The Portage Health Foundation celebrates the success of its innovative Collective CSA program with local farmers and organizations.
Taste the Terroir in Alpena’s Newest Cidery
Presque Isle Farm is open for business in downtown Alpena! Try their cider made from only Northern Michigan apples.