Eastern Market Transforms into Detroit’s Ultimate Holiday Shopping
Celebrate the season at Detroit’s iconic Eastern Market Holiday Markets! Discover delicious finds, unique makers, and the magic of shopping local—all in one unforgettable holiday experience.
Rooted in Resilience: Michigan Farmers Confront Climate Change
The Michigan Climate Smart Farms Program empowers and certifies farms to adopt climate-smart practices. Learn more!
Growing Hope Awards Inaugural Sprout Grants
Growing Hope is supporting Ypsilanti gardens with ‘Sprout’ grants — here’s what they’ll accomplish in the community!
Taste the Local Difference Hosts a Strolling Michigan-made Meal by Chef Abra Berens at Verdant Hollow Farms
Join Taste the Local Difference as they celebrate twenty years of uplifting Michigan farm and food businesses (read more about their story in the 2024 Local Food Guide)…
Our 20th Anniversary Local Food Guide
Our Local Food Guide is our annual celebration of local food in Michigan! Pick up your 20th anniversary copy at a Guide Release Pop-up!
A Digital Guide to Shopping Local Michigan Gifts
(Michigan) – ‘Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer! Taste the Local Difference, Michigan’s Local Food Marketing, Media, and Consulting Agency, is one month away from its annual…
Find Local Food this Summer with the Michigan Local Food Guide
Michigan – Taste the Local Difference is proud to announce the publication of their 2023 Local Food Guide! This 100-page magazine celebrates Michigan’s local food culture and the…
The First Alpena Flower Festival Supports Local Businesses
Head to Downtown Alpena to take part in their first Flower Festival, featuring local florists and flower farmers.
Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Lakeshore Depot’ project in Marquette
Support Marquette’s Lakeshore Depot’s Crowdfunding campaign to reach $50,000 to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative.
Do you love Michigan beer and free swag?
Michigan is home to hundreds of breweries. From ales to stouts, there are thousands of flavors, styles, and methods of Michigan beer to explore. If you want to…