March 16, 2023

Dive into the History of Eating with the Janice Bluestein Longone Archive

Take a trip into the past of American eating with the Janice Bluestein Longone culinary archive at the University of Michigan.

March 14, 2023

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!

March 13, 2023

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.

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.

March 6, 2023

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.

March 4, 2023

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.”

February 27, 2023

Play Kitchen: Start Local Eating Young!

Ready to start a love of local with your little one? Start with these 6 suggestions, from great books to describing flavor!

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 22, 2023

Remembering the People Along the Way

Explore the costs behind every bite of local food at FOLK Detroit in our 2022 Local Food Guide cover story.

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.