
Crop Spot: Asian Greens
Curious about Asian greens, like tatsoi and mizuna? See our guide to these varieties, how to cook them, and how to freeze them for later!

Mental Health and the Michigan Plate
Eating locally has big impacts on your mental health. Kelly Wilson of Trinity Health Ann Arbor lays out how good food affects mood.

5 Essential Food Systems Podcasts
Looking for podcasts centered on the intersection of food and culture? Give these a listen!

Crop Spot: Michigan Oats
Learn more about oats, and use our quick Instant Pot Oat Groat ‘Risotto’ recipe for a your Michigan local food finds!

Crop Spot: Michigan Salad Greens
Salad greens range from the cool sweetness of spinach, to the biting freshness of baby arugula. Depending on your preference, greens can take center stage in the form…

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.

Farm to School Blossoms in the Western U.P.
The Western U.P. Planning and Development Region and local community partners are bridging the gap between farms and schools.

Back-to-School Reading List: Staff Picks
Taste the Local Difference’s team of local food lovers include their favorite books in this ‘Staff Picks’ list.

Crop Spot: Michigan Leek Season
Fresh leeks are here for Michigan Fall! Try them in this recipe for Cider-Braised Leeks with Bacon using September in-season ingredients.

Fresh Food Connections : Using Food Assistance Benefits Online
Fresh Food Connections seeks to increase fresh food access by connecting SNAP eligible communities to farms and farmers markets offering online ordering.