March 11, 2023

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.

February 23, 2023

The Latest National Food Hub Survey Report Out Soon!

The National Food Hub Survey Report shows that 91% of food hubs are breaking even or better. Learn more!

February 19, 2023

A Commitment to the Community: Allen Neighborhood Center

“We are an intensely place-base organization, and our place is Lansing’s Eastside.” The Allen Neighborhood Center brings good food and community to Lansing.

September 10, 2022

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.

Guests enjoy the Alpena Social District with the social district cups
August 1, 2022

Get Social in Downtown Alpena!

Downtown Alpena’s Social District has created opportunity for local businesses — and for guests! Check out the now expanded offerings, including Presque Isle Farm and the Alpena Marina.

July 20, 2022

What is a Food Co-op?

Michigan has a number of local food cooperatives (co-ops). Learn about their history, structure, and how to join your local food co-op.

September 27, 2021

Farm to Early Care and Education: Creating the Connection

Heidi Bombrisk of Family Roots Farm in Detroit is one of the many urban farmers who delivers a bounty of fresh produce fresh to a group of early…

September 8, 2021

Fighting Food Insecurity with Fresh Food Connections

The Fresh Food Connections program fights food insecurity in Ypsilanti and Detroit by partnering SNAP recipients with local growers. Learn more on the blog!

August 31, 2021

Farm to Early Care and Education: Creating the Connection

MI Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) is working to make connections between healthy eating and local food at an early age for a healthy community!

May 13, 2021

Got (Raw) Milk?

In 1948, Michigan became the first state to mandate that all milk sold to consumers be pasteurized. Pasteurization is the process of heating the milk to sterilize out…