September 29, 2023

Am I Ready to Wholesale? A Guide for Specialty Crop Farmers 

Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) recently launched a comprehensive guide for farmers seeking to enter the wholesale domain. Check it out!

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!

July 5, 2023

Hoppy July! It’s Craft Beer Month in Michigan

Summer in Michigan is the ideal time to visit a new brewery or return to an old favorite; no matter where you go in Michigan, there’s bound to…

April 4, 2023

Shop with Michigan Small Businesses for Mom & Dad! 

Gift local this Mother and Father’s Day — see our suggestions for Michigan small businesses that have the perfect presents!

March 8, 2023

Lentil Dal

Try this Lentil Dal recipe from Karma Wellness Kitchen of Detroit in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop!

March 5, 2023

Avalon: The Hearth of Detroit Since 1997

Did you know that Avalon in Detroit uses 100% organic flour and has used 2,500 lbs of local sunflower sprouts?

February 28, 2023

Allergen-Friendly Local Eats

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!

February 14, 2023

Winter Finds at Eastern Market

What is there to eat in the winter at Eastern Market? Hot coffee, shawarma, soup, crepes and chess pie, of course!

February 10, 2023

Beekeeping Clubs in the Upper Peninsula

Beekeeping Clubs in the UP are a hive of information and community! Learn what Michigan beekeepers are up to in the Winter and beyond.