A Triple Bottom Line Approach to an All Michigan Winter CSA
On a cool spring morning in May, Rena Basch’s biceps are evident as she totes big boxes into the processing kitchen at the Washtenaw Food Hub. Rena may…
Beginning Reflections : The New VISTA in Town
Early in my time here, Heather Ratliffe, one of my supervisors and co-chair of the Northwestern Michigan Food and Farming Network, explained something very essential to me, “In…
A Healthy Community is Growing at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace
Growing Hope’s Tuesday afternoon farmers market — held at their still-under-development Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace at 16 S. Washington Street in Downtown Ypsi — is moving indoors for the…
Buchan’s Blueberry Hill
Just as the sun broke the horizon I arrived to Buchan’s Blueberry Hill–the morning dew still fresh on the acres of blueberry bushes. Ben Buchan rode up on his ATV…
Norconk Farm
Harry Norconk is weighing asparagus when I arrive at Norconk Farms. Asparagus season is in full swing and he doesn’t have time to sit and chat, so instead…
Julienne Tomatoes
Julienne Tomatoes has been serving great food featuring local ingredients since 2003, long before most downtown Petoskey restaurants were listing local producers on their menus. Owner and Chef,…
Petal Pushers
Keep an eye out for monthly blog posts featuring vendors from the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmer’s Market, written by Market Manager Julianna Lisuk. Farmer’s Market season has arrived…
Treaty Fish Company
Take a look at this beautifully shot presentation about Ed John and his wife Cindi, two Native American fisherman from the Suttons Bay area. The video respectfully follows…
Healthy Eating with Third Coast Bakery
By Tricia Phelps As we embark on a new year, many people are voicing aspirations of change & resolution for the months ahead. I love food too much…
Edible Gifts for the Holiday
By Tricia Phelps Local edible gifts are easy to find if you know where to look. They make great gifts for food lovers near-and-far and can be personalized…