September 2, 2021

Strawesome Sucks

Using the same type of glass as Pyrex, Strawesome makes high quality glass straws to offer a durable, reusable option to plastic.

July 13, 2020

Produce Safety Technicians: What Do They Do?

Did you know that Michigan is the only State that has Produce Safety Technicians? There are six Produce Safety Techs in the State that assist fresh produce growers…

July 6, 2020

4 Ways For You and I to Say No to Monocultures

Picture a banana. Can you see it in your mind’s eye? Yellow, green, maybe a beautiful ripe brown, ready to be flambeed, or maybe you’re even picturing it…

February 19, 2020

Tackling a Zero Waste Event

You have an upcoming event that will have vendors, talent, and of course attendees. You have organized the meeting space, audio/visual, catering, and more…but what about the waste…

December 16, 2019

How to Eat Local (and Help the Environment) in Detroit

Food production and transportation are significant contributors to greenhouse gases. Besides the resources used to grow food, it takes energy to preserve, package, and ship our food around…

June 26, 2019

Farmer Appreciation: Supporting our Farmers this Season

Farming is a tough business not for the weak of spirit. The rigors of farm life are mentally, intellectually and physically demanding and farm businesses operate under a…

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…

March 19, 2019

Investing in Local Pollinators

Pollinators may appear small, but they have a massive impact in our ecosystem. These buzzing bees and native pollinators are a necessary, yet often forgotten, component of our…

May 1, 2018

Hillside Homestead: Putting the Environment First

Susan Odom of Hillside Homestead has many concerns while managing her authentic farmstay in the rolling cherry hills of Leelanau county. First, that her guests receive the best…