October 5, 2017

Ann Arbor Farmers Market – The Experience Never Ends

As we enter the fall season and enjoy the abundance of the autumn harvest, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market may be at its peak but the experience of…

October 4, 2017

Falling into Flavors and Memories of the Season

As sad as I am to see summer go, I am ready for the fall. I love the way the golden light hangs in the trees this time…

October 4, 2017

Growing Opportunity in the Eastern UP’s Fields, Forests and Farmers Markets

When a small group of individuals driven by the idea of bringing a farmers market to Les Cheneaux first met, they envisioned a Friday night tourist attraction in…

October 4, 2017

Posen’s Got More than Potatoes!

“How’d we end up getting this fancy lettuce? This stuff is good!” exclaimed a Posen High School student walking through the cafeteria line one day.

October 4, 2017

Squash Time is the Best Time

During this time of year, The Local Grocer is a squash wonderland!

October 4, 2017

Oryana: National Co-op Month

Community can often be a word people just toss around, but when the community literally owns your business, there is no taking it lightly. Oryana Community Co-op was…

October 2, 2017

Packing Up My Knives

“All changes are more or less tinged with melancholy, for what we are leaving behind is part of ourselves.” – Amelia Barr I’ve worked in a few kitchens…

October 2, 2017

The Power of Regional Collaboration for Local Farmers Markets

With the popularity of local farmers markets, the workload for Market Managers has increased due to increased competition of markets, a shortage of available farmers, and the addition…