March 18, 2024

Finding the Farm in the Bottle

Explore farm-to-bottle distilleries in Michigan in this story from the 2023 Local Food Guide.

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.

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 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.

September 4, 2023

Kitchen to Consumer: Michigan Cottage Food Law

Discover the ins and outs of Cottage Food Law in Michigan – a great read for producers and consumers!

August 29, 2023

Grand Rapids Food Co-op: Help Access to Fresh Food in Your Community!

Start in on the ground floor as an owner with a community-focused food co-op in Grand Rapids!

August 18, 2023

Manoomin in Michigan

Manoomin is the reason humans first came to Michigan. Learn more about this ultimate heritage food with Roger LaBine of the Lac Vieux Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

May 18, 2023

Find Local Food this Summer with the Michigan Local Food Guide

Michigan – Taste the Local Difference is proud to announce the publication of their 2023 Local Food Guide! This 100-page magazine celebrates Michigan’s local food culture and the…

April 18, 2023

A Food Rescue Guide to Gleaning for Farmers

Farmers, community gardens, and even school gardens can donate to area food pantries without lifting a finger, thanks to Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan’s gleaning efforts!

March 31, 2023

Know Your Food Labels!

Get to know your food labels found in the grocery store – from free-range to Certified Organic!