5 Michigan Food Systems Organizations You Should Know
Michigan is home to multitude of organizations dedicated to creating a stronger local food system. Learn more about the 5 we work with the most!
On Farm Fun in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Slagle’s Family Farm
Stop by Slagle’s Family Farm near Iron Mountain, MI for seasonal flavors from the new farm kitchen, and buy fresh produce and soap while you’re there!
Crop Spot: Ground Cherries
Have you ever had ground cherries? These flavorful fruits pack a tropical punch with notes of pineapple, tomato, and grape.
A Guide to Storing your Produce
Tired of your fresh herbs going limp and your berries getting fuzzy? Us too. Fortunately, with the right methods, your fresh produce doesn’t need to go to waste.…
Eating for the Environment
Why do you buy locally grown food? Is it the flavor and quality? The chance to build community connections and relationships? To support a strong local economy? To have a positive environmental impact? Most likely, it’s some combination of all the above.
Introducing Market Wagon: Bringing the Farmers Market to your Door
The past year has seen its fair share of new online ordering systems and doorstep delivery services in and outside of the local food system. Very few of…
Spring 2021 Cookbook: Ruffage by Abra Berens
Spring is all about the excitement of fresh vegetables heading back to farmers markets and farm stands, and we’ve chosen a book to highlight the excitement of cooking…
Snack time!
Try these easy snacks for healthy eating from our Grand Valley State University Dietetics Intern!
Mardi Gras: Michigan Edition
Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is a Christian holiday that is celebrated the day before the religious season of Lent begins. But you may know it as…
Crop Spot: Beets
Beets deserve the spotlight for their funky exterior and sweet flavor alone, but add to that their superfood level nutrition, versatility in the kitchen and hearty growing characteristics…