November 24, 2025

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.

Soil in hands
September 30, 2024

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!

September 3, 2024

Growing Hope Awards Inaugural Sprout Grants

Growing Hope is supporting Ypsilanti gardens with ‘Sprout’ grants — here’s what they’ll accomplish in the community!

July 11, 2024

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)…

May 6, 2024

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!

Michigan Local Gift Guide
October 3, 2023

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…

May 18, 2023

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…

May 15, 2023

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.

December 4, 2021

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.

June 22, 2021

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…