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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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!
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!
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.
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.