September 5, 2023

Michigan Oktoberfest: 4 Ways to Celebrate!

You don’t have to head to Bavaria for great brews and brats. Stay local and live large this Oktoberfest season! 

August 28, 2023

Why Local Distillers Choose Local

Why do Michigan distillers choose to use local agriculture in their bottles of whiskey? What does sourcing local entail? Learn from statewide distillers!

August 5, 2023

Murals at Mealtimes: Art and Food in Jackson

Explore poke bowls, wood-fired pizza, craft beer, and 75 Bright Murals in Jackson, Michigan.

July 31, 2023

Summer Eats with a View

These restaurants offer up more than local food with gorgeous views of Michigan farms, lake shores, and more!

July 17, 2023

What Your Farmers Market Manager Wants You to Know

Market Managers from across Michigan tell us what they wish shoppers knew about their farmers market!

June 16, 2023

Beyond Saturdays: Explore Eastern Market’s Tuesday and Sunday Markets

When you think about the Eastern Market in Detroit, you may envision the bustling crowd of Michiganders and out-of-towners shuffling from shed to shed toting local summer produce,…

June 8, 2023

Know Your Farmer: Fennigan’s Farms

Amanda Brezzell is farming for their community in Detroit. Learn how agricultural innovation supports community resilience with Fennigan’s Farms!

May 31, 2023

Food Truck Favorites

TLD staff share their recommendations for food truck favorites throughout Michigan!

May 30, 2023

Mark Your Calendars! 2023 Michigan Farmers Market Events 

Be sure to include these special events at farmers markets throughout Michigan in your summer plans from Kid’s Days to evening art markets!

May 26, 2023

Juneteenth, Justice, and You: Reclaiming the Narrative

Chef Phil Jones of Detroit explains his connection to Juneteenth, and how local food systems are an active form of resistance to celebrate on this holiday.