May 24, 2019

Edson Farms: 40 Years devoted to Local Food in Traverse City

For the last 40 years, Edson Farms Natural Food Store has served Traverse City’s natural food needs. Now the store is bigger than ever with their recent expansion…

May 21, 2019

Crop Spot: Arugula

This peppery, pleasant edition to the salad bowl originated as a weed in the Mediterranean region. Since Roman times, however, this plant has been widely cultivated and enjoyed…

May 20, 2019

7 Detroit Caterers Sourcing Locally

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a family reunion, or a professional conference, don’t settle for a bland catered spread! Cater your occasion with an abundance of Michigan’s local…

May 20, 2019

You’re Invited! 2019 Guides to Local Food Parties

We are celebrating our new 2019 Guides throughout Michigan and you’re invited! Each year, we publish a glossy, magazine-style Guide to Local Food for Northern Michigan & the…

May 17, 2019

5 Ways to Source a Local Menu

There are a number of things to celebrate this Spring! Farmers market season is back. Asparagus and rhubarb is in abundance. Farmers are gearing up for another busy…

May 15, 2019

Dietitian’s Corner: Bone Building Smoothie

Bone Health is good health. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1 of 2 women and 1 of 4 men over the age of 50 will break a…

May 15, 2019

Eat Small: Roasted Rabbit with Gravy

In 2017, Tim & Naomi decided to start the Happy Hoppers Organic Rabbit Farm. They both grew up with rabbits so it was a natural fit. Originally, they…

May 15, 2019

Eat Small: 3 Reasons to Cook Rabbit or Poultry Tonight

Everyone is asking questions about meat lately. Is it healthy? Is it sustainable? Should we be eating it all? While you consider what to put on the table…

May 14, 2019

United Way of Washtenaw Leads Strategies for Success

By 2030, we aspire to live in a community where your zip code no longer determines your opportunity in life. United Way of Washtenaw County fights for the…