Farming at Oakland University : Student Garden Grows into Thriving Program
On a corner of Oakland University’s property in sprawling Rochester Hills, it still feels like country. This is where Matilda Dodge Wilson once raised poultry and where, in…
A Triple Bottom Line Approach to an All Michigan Winter CSA
On a cool spring morning in May, Rena Basch’s biceps are evident as she totes big boxes into the processing kitchen at the Washtenaw Food Hub. Rena may…
Beginning Reflections : The New VISTA in Town
Early in my time here, Heather Ratliffe, one of my supervisors and co-chair of the Northwestern Michigan Food and Farming Network, explained something very essential to me, “In…
Washtenaw County’s First Meet-the-Buyers Event: The next step in strengthening our local food economy
Did you know that Washtenaw County has a food policy council? You may be asking yourself, what is food policy and why is it important to our community?…
How to Store & Savor the Season
If you’re like me, it’s an exciting time when fall hits home in Michigan. The cooler weather brings out comfortable layers and more of my time is just…
People’s Food Co-op Bumble Babies
Our Bumble Babies Bites are a People’s Food Co-op favorite- and for good reason! One of the ingredients that make them so irresistible is that we use pure…
Martha’s Rhubarb Pudding
What I like the most about having a restaurant in Leelanau County is the access I have to the abundant supply of fresh local food, wine, beer, and…
Stormcloud Brewing Company Grows Community
Local foods infuse Stormcloud Brewing Company, from the food to the brewery and even the hands-on customer experience.
Manistee Farmers Market
The Manistee Farmers Market has been in operation since 2002. The 2016 season is on Saturdays 8:00am-1:00pm, May 28th through October 8th. It is located at the corner…
Just Great Food
The idea for the Traverse City Film Festival was first conceived in Amical, a downtown favorite, so it’s only natural that after 12 years of just great movies,…