February 22, 2023

Remembering the People Along the Way

Explore the costs behind every bite of local food at FOLK Detroit in our 2022 Local Food Guide cover story.

February 9, 2023

Grow Your Future: the Great Lakes Incubator Farm

Are you ready to start your sustainable farming business? Apply to the Great Lakes Incubator Farm in Traverse City!

August 12, 2022

Now Hiring: Southeast Michigan Food Jobs that Make a Difference 

Looking for a fresh start? Explore these exciting job opportunities in Southeast Michigan with great benefits for their employees. 

June 29, 2022

Grow Your Future with a Food Processing Degree!

Seeking a stable career path in the food industry? Enroll with Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology for a Food Processing certificate!

March 10, 2021

9 Michigan Registered Dietitian Nutritionists You Should Know

March 10th is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day!  RDNs are nutrition experts with extensive science backgrounds and training that support individuals and communities in becoming their healthiest…

September 24, 2019

Demystifying NE Michigan Food & Farming Entrepreneurship

The Northeast Michigan Council of Governments (NEMCOG) has been instrumental in facilitating Taste the Local Difference’s growth in NE Michigan over the last three years. This has ultimately…

July 11, 2019

Introducing 2 New Local Food Coordinators

We are excited to introduce our two new employees at Taste the Local Difference. Annaliese Brown will serve as a West Michigan Local Food Coordinator out of Grand…

June 7, 2019

Get to Know our Summer Interns

We are excited to host three great interns this summer! In northern Michigan, we have Emily Lesky as our Community Health Intern and Julia Linder as our Communications…

August 5, 2018

Redefining Leadership

Imagine a leader of a successful company. They’re probably assertive, right? Have indisputable self confidence, maybe erring on the side of ego, and often lead the company with…