Fall Food Tour of Grand Rapids
Check out our fall foodie favorites in Grand Rapids!
Exploring Detroit’s Community Markets
The oldest and most visited farmers market in Detroit, Eastern Market, has been one of the cornerstones of the city for over 125 years. Providing guests with not…
Using SNAP/EBT at the Farmers Market
Due to the global pandemic, Michigan’s statewide food insecurity rate is predicted to increase from 13.6% to 21% by the end of the year.1 Food pantries and emergency…
Local Foodie Checklist: August
The Local Foodie Checklist gives you five ways to become involved in the local food near you — here are some suggestions for August! Have a jam sesh!…
West Michigan Producers Launch New REKO Market
It’s a new world for local producers, as sales move to online stores and innovation is more important than ever. In West Michigan, Green Wagon Farm has rallied…
Local Foodie Checklist
The Local Foodie Checklist is a monthly list of ways to support your local Michigan food scene. Here’s some suggestions for the month: 1) Order Takeout Many restaurants…
Making Valuable Connections
Imagine for a moment, a fresh Taste the Local Difference Local Food Coordinator, newly tasked with making new connections in their region to locally grown and produced foods.…
Supporting Local in the time of CoVID-19
During times of uncertainty, I find peace and comfort in drilling down to what I can control and do in my personal life. As someone privileged to currently…
Mental Health First Aid for Farmers
The National Farmers Union’s 118th Anniversary Convention gathered family farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Georgia, earlier this March. This is an annual…
Shopping the Farm Stop
There is an abundance of local food in Washtenaw County, even in the winter. In addition to several active farmers markets throughout the winter (Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter,…