August 5, 2018

Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands

You either sink or swim under the grueling demands of a busy professional kitchen. Chad Edwards has been cooking in Gaylord restaurants since age 14, and was the…

April 4, 2018

Is Your Farm FSMA Compliant?

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. The goal of this legislation is prevent contamination of food produced…

December 8, 2017

Shaping our Agricultural Landscape: The Farm Bill

Every five years Congress votes on a massive piece of legislation that dramatically influences the landscape and nutrition of our nation: The Farm Bill. This piece of legislation…

October 5, 2017

Ann Arbor Farmers Market – The Experience Never Ends

As we enter the fall season and enjoy the abundance of the autumn harvest, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market may be at its peak but the experience of…

September 1, 2017

Capture Farming and Adventure, in a Bottle at Rove

The job of a farmer is never done. To do it well, they must think critically and instinctively to determine the vast number of influences a plant may…

August 1, 2017

The Friendly Faces (and Farms) of Cheboygan

  In our 2017 Guide to Local Food in Northern Michigan, we profiled Alpena in Northeastern Michigan. Now, it’s Cheboygan’s time to shine. We talked with a few…

June 13, 2017

Don’t Forget, the ‘Farmers Market Brunch!’

Media Release For Immediate Release Date: June 13, 2017 Contact: Bailey Samp, [email protected] Don’t Forget, the ‘Farmers Market Brunch!’ TRAVERSE CITY – Summer is here and it’s peak…

March 13, 2017

Convenient, Sustainable, and Accessible : Finding the Right CSA for You

If you’re looking for a easy way to consistently access local food, consider joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.

March 7, 2017

Love of Local Food Leads to Tasty Partnerships

Nearly 15 years ago Epicure Catering was born of a desire to showcase the best artisanal products our region has to offer. In a rented commercial kitchen, we…

March 7, 2017

Eat Local for People, Planet, Economy

Where does your money go when you buy products from California or a major corporation?