April 18, 2023

A Food Rescue Guide to Gleaning for Farmers

Farmers, community gardens, and even school gardens can donate to area food pantries without lifting a finger, thanks to Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan’s gleaning efforts!

March 31, 2023

Know Your Food Labels!

Get to know your food labels found in the grocery store – from free-range to Certified Organic!

March 6, 2023

Mental Health and the Michigan Plate

Eating locally has big impacts on your mental health. Kelly Wilson of Trinity Health Ann Arbor lays out how good food affects mood.

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 19, 2023

A Commitment to the Community: Allen Neighborhood Center

“We are an intensely place-base organization, and our place is Lansing’s Eastside.” The Allen Neighborhood Center brings good food and community to Lansing.

February 12, 2023

Crop Spot: Michigan Goat Milk

Have you tried goat milk? Use our easy recipe for goat milk yogurt, or find local goat dairy farms in Michigan!

February 11, 2023

A Tour of Grand Rapid’s Downtown Market

Check out some of Downtown Market’s food entrepreneurs and their culinary creations – from Love’s Ice Cream to Nduja Melt sandwiches.

January 26, 2023

5 Essential Food Systems Podcasts

Looking for podcasts centered on the intersection of food and culture? Give these a listen!

January 22, 2023

Farm to Early Care and Education

The Michigan Farm to ECE network helps connect children in child care sites to local food!

January 7, 2023

Crop Spot: Michigan Oats

Learn more about oats, and use our quick Instant Pot Oat Groat ‘Risotto’ recipe for a your Michigan local food finds!