April 26, 2024

Pea Shoot Pesto Recipe

Try this fantastic pesto recipe using Michigan pea shoots!

April 26, 2024

Crop Spot: Shoots

Learn everything you need to know about shoots and how to eat them!

March 4, 2024

Pi(e) Day in Michigan: A Q&A with 3 Local Pie Professionals

3.1415926… how many digits of pi can you remember? And why is there a day dedicated to it? You can thank Larry Shaw, a physicist who decided math…

Michigan Local Gift Guide
October 3, 2023

A Digital Guide to Shopping Local Michigan Gifts

(Michigan) –  ‘Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer! Taste the Local Difference, Michigan’s Local Food Marketing, Media, and Consulting Agency, is one month away from its annual…

September 29, 2023

Am I Ready to Wholesale? A Guide for Specialty Crop Farmers 

Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) recently launched a comprehensive guide for farmers seeking to enter the wholesale domain. Check it out!

September 16, 2023

Gotta Eat ‘Em All: Winter Squash Bingo

Check out some quick preparation tips for Michigan winter squash and play along with our Winter Squash Bingo Card!

September 4, 2023

Kitchen to Consumer: Michigan Cottage Food Law

Discover the ins and outs of Cottage Food Law in Michigan – a great read for producers and consumers!

August 15, 2023

4 Local Food Businesses We Love

Get to know the businesses behind our 2023 Michigan Local Food Guide Readership Survey Prize!

August 2, 2023

Michigan Mushrooms: Foraging with Gabrielle Cerberville

Curious about the world of Michigan mushrooms but not quite sure where to begin? We had the opportunity to glean some insight into the fascinating world of fungi…

July 17, 2023

What’s in a Michigan Beer?

It’s easy to get ‘all hopped up’ on Michigan beer – but what are some of the main ingredients in your favorite ales? Like all beer, Michigan classic…