Category: Southwest Michigan

What is regenerative agriculture and where can you find an example of it in Southwest Michigan? Read on!

“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.”

Try this recipe for Molasses Cookies using local eggs from Food Dance in Kalamazoo!

Check out our guide to gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, or egg-free eating in Michigan, from veggie burgers in Alpena to teff pancakes in Kalamazoo!

Mike Bronkema and his family raise grass-fed sheep for wool in the Holland area. Learn more about wool production in Michigan!

Shop with your local food hub, like Grow Eastern Market in Detroit, or Sprout in Battle Creek, to make an impact with your local food economy!

Meet our Southeast and Southwest Local Food Coordinators, Karey Stid and Neil Davey!

Learn more about West Michigan Pasta and Provisions in Kalamazoo, and check out their holiday recipe for Pumpkin Casarecce!

Have you tried celery AND celeriac? Use our guide for storage tips, recipes, and a little history on the Michigan celery capital!

Feeling the cool weather? Warm up at these 4 cozy spots in Kalamazoo, from the upcoming Dabney & Co. to literary café Table of Contents.