Winter Sweetness: Candy Greens
As our state becomes blanketed in snow, it is easy to think life on the farm grinds to a halt. Fortunately for us eaters, however, many farmers utilize…
Lion’s Mane “Crab” Cakes
Kelly and Patrick of Daybreak Dreamfarm shared a recipe in our 2018 Guide to Local Food using Michigan grown mushrooms that is a great alternative to traditional crab cakes!…
Warm up with this Rich and Savory Squash Soup
Butternut squash are a boon during the winter months as they work extraordinarily well as a storage crop. Enjoy this rich and savory squash soup this holiday season!…
6 Winter Conferences Every Michigan Farmer Should Consider Attending
With the snow beginning to fly, it’s the perfect time to attend farm and business conferences to prepare for 2019. These six meetings and conferences are great ways to…
Terra Madre : Where the Joy and Justice of Food Meets
Every other year, in late September, the northwestern Piedmont region of Italy transforms into the town square for the global Slow Food movement’s gathering, Terra Madre. In the…
Collaboration Builds a Stronger Food System
What do you think of when you hear the word “co-op”? Most people will likely envision a small health food store or perhaps their local credit union. However,…
Fresh, Frozen or Concentrated: Tis the Season for Cranberries
Did you know that The American Cranberry is native to Michigan? While we are not the national leader in growing this fruit, our sandy soil, access to water…
Enjoy Local Produce at these Winter Northwestern Michigan Markets
Try out these three Northwest Michigan markets this morning to stay local year-round!
A Farmer’s Diary: Beginning Farmer Institute, Part 2
Our second session with the 2018-19 National Farmers Union’s (NFU) Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) took us into the country’s heart of organic produce, the salad bowl of America,…
Dannee’s Baked Kohlrabi Fritters
This is a baked kohlrabi fritter. It can be served over greens or used as a patty for a veggie sandwich. It’s very versatile and tastes great at…