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.
Open for (More) Business in Northeast Michigan
With funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Pure Michigan Business Connect we worked with B&B Farms, Hopside Brewery, and MOJO’s Spices and Catering to improve their marketing strategies.
Dive Deeper into the Work of Food with Traverse City’s ‘Taste of Work’
Join filmmakers Robert George and Becky Tranchell for the Community Forum surrounding their docuseries ‘Taste of Work’ on November 9th in Traverse City
Know Your Farmer: Providence Organic Farm
Providence Organic Farm’s story begins with living soil and partners Andrea and Ryan Romeyn. Today, the farm is a hub in Central Lake, with a CSA and even Mexican food pop ups.
Know Your Market: Bridgman Open-Air Market
Follow Southwest Local Food Coordinator, Neil Davey, as he meets the vendors at the Bridgman Open Air Market.