February 2, 2024

UP Meat Processing Sees Progress with Help from Partners

With help from MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Product Center, the UP is about to see a boom in local proteins.

January 25, 2024

Grain and Flour in Michigan

Do you know the difference between ‘multigrain’ and ‘whole grain’? Find out about Michigan grain and flour!

December 7, 2023

Learning About the Michigan Climate Smart Farm Project (MCSFP)

Learn more about the Michigan Climate Smart Farm Project (MCSFP), built off the successful MAEAP program.

November 14, 2023

Michigan Chestnuts

Are you dreaming of chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Learn a little more about Michigan chestnuts!

November 13, 2023

West Michigan Farmers of Color Land Fund Talks to TLD About the Lay of the Land

Takidia Jenkins Smith talks about the West Michigan Farmers of Color Land Fund, and why the work they do is so important for farming in Grand Rapids and beyond.

October 31, 2023

Support Local Farmers with Winter CSA Shares in Michigan

Find a Michigan CSA share, even in the snowy winter! Enjoy mushrooms, fresh greens and root vegetables all season long.

October 9, 2023

How Two Northeast Michigan Food Business Owners Got Their Start

Dig into the stories of Kris Fairey and Thadius McKay, and how they arrived into the Northeast Michigan food scene.

October 5, 2023

Crop Spot: Kale

Get the lowdown on cold-hardy kale in Michigan. These leafy greens are nutritious and easy to freeze!

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!

August 28, 2023

Why Local Distillers Choose Local

Why do Michigan distillers choose to use local agriculture in their bottles of whiskey? What does sourcing local entail? Learn from statewide distillers!