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.
Grow Your Future with a Food Processing Degree!
Seeking a stable career path in the food industry? Enroll with Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology for a Food Processing certificate!
Get to know the Michigan Food Hub Network
What is a food hub? Food hubs manage connections between local producers with buyers. The Michigan Food Hub Network connects Michigan’s hubs for a stronger local food system.
Crop Spot: Cucumber
Our A-Z on Michigan cucumbers includes a recipe for Cucumber-Radish Salsa! Learn about cucumber in the kitchen and the garden.
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Farmers Market Trip
Make your Michigan farmers market shopping experience enjoyable with these 5 tips!
Crop Spot: Rhubarb Season in Michigan
After a long Michigan winter, rhubarb is one of the first vegetables (or fruit, to some!) to push its way through the freshly thawed soil. Once a plant…
Gardening in Michigan 101
Whether you’re new to gardening or have been doing it for years, it comes down to three major components : Planning, Soil, and Seeds
Spring into Learning
You’re never too old to learn something new! This Spring, many of our Michigan partners are offering learning opportunities to teach you skills in the kitchen and the garden!
Crop Spot: Herbs
Explore the versatile ways herbs are used for cooking and wellness as well as how to grow them in Michigan!
Stacey & Casey’s Southeast MI Local Loves
New staff members, Stacey and Casey, share the local places they love in Howell and Pinckney Michigan.