Farming at Oakland University : Student Garden Grows into Thriving Program
On a corner of Oakland University’s property in sprawling Rochester Hills, it still feels like country. This is where Matilda Dodge Wilson once raised poultry and where, in…
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…
Shop Local with Oleson’s Food Stores
Many people in northwest Lower Michigan hold the Oleson family name in high-regard. For some, it’s about the gifts the Oleson Family Foundation makes to local organizations; for…
Washtenaw County’s First Meet-the-Buyers Event: The next step in strengthening our local food economy
Did you know that Washtenaw County has a food policy council? You may be asking yourself, what is food policy and why is it important to our community?…
How to Store & Savor the Season
If you’re like me, it’s an exciting time when fall hits home in Michigan. The cooler weather brings out comfortable layers and more of my time is just…
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…
People’s Food Co-op Bumble Babies
Our Bumble Babies Bites are a People’s Food Co-op favorite- and for good reason! One of the ingredients that make them so irresistible is that we use pure…
Martha’s Rhubarb Pudding
What I like the most about having a restaurant in Leelanau County is the access I have to the abundant supply of fresh local food, wine, beer, and…
Reaping What Farmers Have Sown
“Before the reward, there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy.” – Ralph Ransom The abundance of northern Michigan’s…
More than just a Market: Grow Benzie
Grow Benzie’s Farmers Market is celebrating its 6th year as one of the few afternoon markets available in the region.