Stone Coop Farm: Supporting the Next Generation of Farmers
Like many first generation farmers, Joannée DeBruhl came to agriculture in a roundabout way. After being laid off, Joannée and a few friends started a community garden to…
The Friendly Faces (and Farms) of Cheboygan
In our 2017 Guide to Local Food in Northern Michigan, we profiled Alpena in Northeastern Michigan. Now, it’s Cheboygan’s time to shine. We talked with a few…
Weaving Together Community and Good Food
Learn more about Hannah Rose Webber and her farm the Land Loom in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Not In My Back Forty – When Farmers and Neighbors Clash
A farmer I know, let’s call him John, is up late tonight in his orchard. As a Leelanau County farmer, his work requires vigilance. It’s been a wet…
Swapping animals, plants, seeds and ideas
A truck with a bed of chicks and rabbits pulled into the back of the Holmquist Feedmill in the small town of Trenary, in the rural central Upper…
Farmer 2 Farmer : Land for the Next Generation
The average age of farm operators in the United States is 58. In the next 20 years, an estimated 70 percent of privately owned agricultural land is expected…
Growing Knowledge: Michigan State University Student Organic Farm
The MSU Student Organic Farm (SOF) began as a student project and has grown into a 15-acre, year-round teaching and production farm. The farm is certified organic and…
Community Celebrates Earth Day by Expanding Local Food Production
Partridge Creek Farms is celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 by building 50 raised beds across downtown Ishpeming. But they aren’t doing it alone. More than 70…
Convenient, Sustainable, and Accessible : Finding the Right CSA for You
If you’re looking for a easy way to consistently access local food, consider joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.
Love of Local Food Leads to Tasty Partnerships
Nearly 15 years ago Epicure Catering was born of a desire to showcase the best artisanal products our region has to offer. In a rented commercial kitchen, we…