February 7, 2017

Growing in Winter : Plastic Shelters let Farmers Extend the Season

Michigan’s growing season is frustratingly short. But at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, “We’re a booming market all year round,” says Robin Richardson, the market’s manager of event…

February 6, 2017

Come Together at the CTAC Artisans and Farmers Market

We’re more than a month into 2017, and even though temperatures are icy, the warmth of community collaboration keeps Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Artisans & Farmers Market a…

February 3, 2017

Tongue Huggers Haunted Egg Sandwich

Use this Tongue Huggers recipe for a Haunted Egg Sandwich, and learn the story behind the bottle!

February 3, 2017

Bee Mine: Algomah Acres Honey Farm

The wintery months like February are the months for everyone, including bees, to hibernate, dream of flowers, and plan for the months ahead. There are many reasons to…

January 9, 2017

Show Me a Day

When she enters the market office on Saturday mornings, Marjorie Johns always brings with her the beautiful scents of bergamot, lavender, and eucalyptus that seem to have permanently…

January 9, 2017

Cookbook or rule book? Amical Opts Local

Amical has been open since 1994, but I first became truly conscious of the local food availability in the late 90’s. Amical started to take off when we…

December 24, 2016

Reclaiming Our Food As Sacred

By Bill Palladino We are deep into the season of sacred traditions. The crisp darkness of winter brings with it many celebrations, each anticipating the light yet to…

December 2, 2016

Extending the Growing Season : Hoophouses and the Local Food Economy

In a climate like ours, farmers are challenged to turn a profit during a limited growing season. Like any business, there are tools they can use to help…

December 1, 2016

Keeping it Local : The Ypsilanti Food Co-op

Ypsilanti Food Co-op is known for providing value, quality food and knowledge to consumers. With 60 solar panels on our roof, we are known for being dedicated to…

November 30, 2016

Underserved Farmers Feeding The Underserved

For the last four years, Cary Junior has been working to create a market for a small group of black farmers not far from Detroit’s city center. As…