September 10, 2022

Back-to-School Reading List: Staff Picks

Taste the Local Difference’s team of local food lovers include their favorite books in this ‘Staff Picks’ list.

September 6, 2022

Crop Spot: Michigan Leek Season 

Fresh leeks are here for Michigan Fall! Try them in this recipe for Cider-Braised Leeks with Bacon using September in-season ingredients.

Ypsilanti Farmers Market Booth
August 24, 2022

Fresh Food Connections : Using Food Assistance Benefits Online

Fresh Food Connections seeks to increase fresh food access by connecting SNAP eligible communities to farms and farmers markets offering online ordering.

July 20, 2022

What is a Food Co-op?

Michigan has a number of local food cooperatives (co-ops). Learn about their history, structure, and how to join your local food co-op.

June 8, 2022

Neighborhood Grocery: Detroit’s Only Black-Owned Grocery Store

Detroit’s sole Black-owned grocery store, Neighborhood Grocery, is coming to Jefferson Chalmers in late summer 2022.  Seasoned entrepreneur and founder of the project, Raphael Wright, launched the campaign…

June 6, 2022

Crop Spot: Cucumber

Our A-Z on Michigan cucumbers includes a recipe for Cucumber-Radish Salsa! Learn about cucumber in the kitchen and the garden.

May 12, 2022

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Farmers Market Trip

Make your Michigan farmers market shopping experience enjoyable with these 5 tips!

May 11, 2022

Farms, Families and Fresh Grown Food

Michigan Fitness Foundation reduces the gap between local farmers and consumers through the Michigan Farm to Family: CSA (MF2FCSA) program.

May 6, 2022

Crop Spot: Rhubarb Season in Michigan

After a long Michigan winter, rhubarb is one of the first vegetables (or fruit, to some!) to push its way through the freshly thawed soil. Once a plant…

April 6, 2022

Celebrating our Community Partnerships

In addition to working with individual food businesses, we partner with organizations who are fostering a stronger, more equitable local food system.