Explore Michigan’s Mission-Driven Businesses
Michigan is home to a wide array of innovative entrepreneurs and thoughtful organizations. Get to know them here!
Super Bowl Sunday: 3 Ways to Score a Local Food Touchdown
Don’t drop the ball on local this Super Bowl Sunday! Check out our 3 favorite ways to incorporate Michigan ingredients into your snack spread.
A Year in Review for Taste the Local Difference
Since 2004, Taste the Local Difference has supported Michigan local food and farming businesses. Check out our year in review of what we accomplished in 2021!
Growing Forward with Michigan Food Businesses
In 2021, TLD offered over 3,500 hours of e-commerce services and digital marketing strategy consulting to more than 60 Michigan food businesses.
Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Lakeshore Depot’ project in Marquette
Support Marquette’s Lakeshore Depot’s Crowdfunding campaign to reach $50,000 to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative.
Shop Small at Holiday Markets in Metro Detroit
Find unique Michigan gifts at these holiday markets in Southeast Michigan! From handmade to edible gifts, there is something for everyone at these events.
3 Reasons Why you Should Get a Whole Animal Share
Get to know Eight Plates Farm and their sustainably raised proteins! Check out our top three reasons why an animal share from a farm may be right for you!
5 Tips to Reduce Waste this Thanksgiving
Cooking for a crowd this Thanksgiving? Check out our top 5 tips for reducing kitchen waste this holiday season and year-round.
“Rice, Wild” : An Excerpt from Abra Beren’s New Cookbook, “Grist”
Dive into grains with this Q&A with a wild rice forager from Northern Minnesota! Plus, give these recipes a try from Chef Abra Berens’ new cookbook, “Grist.”
Ending Hunger is on Our Wish List
For millions of Americans facing food insecurity, having a full cupboard is at the top of their holiday list. Will you join Food Gatherers’ this year in the fight to end hunger?