Stroll through a Winter Wonderland with Grayling’s Christmas Walk
Join the 45th annual Christmas Parade in downtown Grayling for a Light Parade, Christmas Village, visits with Santa and so much more!
Taste the Terroir in Alpena’s Newest Cidery
Presque Isle Farm is open for business in downtown Alpena! Try their cider made from only Northern Michigan apples.
Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen Introduces Culinary Concepts Teaching Kitchen
Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen has a new way to help new culinary businesses: a teaching kitchen! Learn how to take part in a Culinary Concepts class in Plymouth, MI.
Celebrating Paw Paw, Michigan
Paw Paw, Michigan is a tight knit community of growers, creators, and tastemakers. Get to know some of the small business owners that make it great!
Breaking Down Barriers: Helping Underserved Farmers Expand their Marketing Channels
MIFFS prepares webinars and bilingual guides to help underserved farmers access Specialty Crop Block Grant funding. drive.
Get Social in Downtown Alpena!
Downtown Alpena’s Social District has created opportunity for local businesses — and for guests! Check out the now expanded offerings, including Presque Isle Farm and the Alpena Marina.
What’s Cookin’? Genisys Credit Union Farmers Market Cooking Demos Return in 2022
For the second year in a row, we are partnering with Genisys Credit Union to organize cooking demonstrations at four farmers markets in Southeast Michigan.
Try a New Recipe at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market
Head to the Taste the Local Difference tent at the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market for a taste of what’s in season!
Reel in a Fishing Experience in Alpena
When visiting Alpena this Summer, make sure to catch more than a sunrise! This town is a Great Lakes seafood haven, with connections to the past and delicious…
2022 Local Food Guide Release Parties
We are so excited to share our 2022 Local Food Guide to Michigan with you! Join us at these parties to pick up a Guide and meet fellow local food lovers!