LOCaL FOOD GUIDE
Michigan’s Guide to Local Food
Our Local Food Guide highlights Michigan’s expansive local food offerings, including farms, food producers, restaurants, retail, farmers markets, wineries, breweries, and so much more. This is the ultimate guide to eating locally anywhere in Michigan!
Find Food & Farms Directory
Source local good eats, from restaurants to farms to fisheries, wherever you reside and roam.
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Dive Into Michigan’s Local Food Community
Our Local Food Companion is a feast for the eyes! Read up on the stories of local food producers, cook from locally sourced recipes, or explore eating experiences throughout Michigan.
Know Your Farmer
Award-Winning Film on Farm Labor Made in Michigan
Did You Guys Eat?/¿Ya comieron? is an award-winning documentary that takes you behind Michigan’s farms, showcasing the hard work of farmworkers and producers. Produced by Alma College, the film highlights the skilled labor and challenges in the food industry. Discover the pride and resilience of Michigan’s agricultural workers and catch a screening in 2026 to learn more about where your food really comes from!
Award-Winning Film on Farm Labor Made in Michigan
Did You Guys Eat?/¿Ya comieron? is an award-winning documentary that takes you behind Michigan’s farms, showcasing the hard work of farmworkers and producers. Produced by Alma College, the film highlights the skilled labor and challenges in the food industry. Discover the pride and resilience of Michigan’s agricultural workers and catch a screening in 2026 to learn more about where your food really comes from!
Gin & Jam Easy Cocktail
Shake up something local and lovely! This easy Gin & Jam cocktail recipe turns your favorite Michigan gin and local jam into a quick, colorful, and customizable sip. Perfect for impromptu guests or festive nights in, it’s a sweet-tart way to toast the season.
Recipes
Gin & Jam Easy Cocktail
Shake up something local and lovely! This easy Gin & Jam cocktail recipe turns your favorite Michigan gin and local jam into a quick, colorful, and customizable sip. Perfect for impromptu guests or festive nights in, it’s a sweet-tart way to toast the season.
Crop Spot: Mushrooms
Get ready to dig into the fascinating world of fungi! 🍄 From Michigan’s prized morel mushrooms to homegrown shiitakes and oyster varieties, there’s so much to explore about how mushrooms grow, where to find them, and how to cook them to perfection.
Crop Spot
Crop Spot: Mushrooms
Get ready to dig into the fascinating world of fungi! 🍄 From Michigan’s prized morel mushrooms to homegrown shiitakes and oyster varieties, there’s so much to explore about how mushrooms grow, where to find them, and how to cook them to perfection.
Featured Lists
Our curated lists of farmers markets, CSA shares, and U-pick farms make it easy to connect with fresh, seasonal food straight from Michigan growers. Whether you’re planning your weekly grocery run or a weekend adventure, these lists will help you support local and eat well all season long.
Explore Michigan
Eastern Market Transforms into Detroit’s Ultimate Holiday Shopping
Celebrate the season at Detroit’s iconic Eastern Market Holiday Markets! Discover delicious finds, unique makers, and the magic of shopping local—all in one unforgettable holiday experience.
Eastern Market Transforms into Detroit’s Ultimate Holiday Shopping
Celebrate the season at Detroit’s iconic Eastern Market Holiday Markets! Discover delicious finds, unique makers, and the magic of shopping local—all in one unforgettable holiday experience.
Discover Traverse City
The Gift of Time: How to Volunteer in the Food System
Volunteering in your community doesn’t just spread joy—it boosts your own well-being too. From helping at farmers markets to gleaning fields or supporting local food pantries, there are countless ways to lend a hand. Discover how to get started and find volunteer opportunities across Michigan’s food system.
The Gift of Time: How to Volunteer in the Food System
Volunteering in your community doesn’t just spread joy—it boosts your own well-being too. From helping at farmers markets to gleaning fields or supporting local food pantries, there are countless ways to lend a hand. Discover how to get started and find volunteer opportunities across Michigan’s food system.
Local Food Guide Archive
Looking for our magazine? While we no longer publish an annual print guide, you can still read our past issues here!
