Crop Spot: Ground Cherries
Have you ever had ground cherries? These flavorful fruits pack a tropical punch with notes of pineapple, tomato, and grape.
Snack time!
Try these easy snacks for healthy eating from our Grand Valley State University Dietetics Intern!
South East Market Supplies from BIPOC Producers to Cultivate the “Beloved Community”
uth East Market is a force of radical change in Grand Rapids during this tumultuous year. The new grocery store is located in the South East neighborhood of Grand Rapids, a historically underserved area where 1 in 8 people experience food insecurity.
Gathering for the Holidays – In a Time of Non-Gathering
** Please follow current state recommendations when gathering this holiday season. ** 2020 has been, frankly, an extremely challenging year. 12 months ago, no one wore a mask, elbow…
Cooking with Kids: Veggie Fries 2 Ways!
Join Meg and Beau as they prepare delicious (and healthy!) Zucchini & Parsnip fries! This recipe is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Don’t skimp on…
Crop Spot: Tomatoes
It’s tomato season and tomatoes are everywhere! There are dozens of varieties of tomatoes, and they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors—even purple! Easy to grow and…
Using SNAP/EBT at the Farmers Market
Due to the global pandemic, Michigan’s statewide food insecurity rate is predicted to increase from 13.6% to 21% by the end of the year.1 Food pantries and emergency…
Growing for Good: Greater Lansing Food Bank Garden Project
Inside the Greater Lansing Food Bank Garden Project Resource Center, you will find everything needed to grow a garden, from seed to shovels, and gardening books to transplants.…
Summer Staycation Idea: Camping Recipes & Yoga Practice
Around this time of year, Cat Stenberg (200-ERYT, 500-ERYT, YACEP) of Dandelion Yoga, hosts an off-grid yoga retreat on Grand Island in the Upper Peninsula. Located just outside…
Crop Spot: Fennel
A member of the Umbelliferae family, fennel is a cooler season vegetable crop related to carrots, dill, parsley, and cilantro. It has a mild, sweet licorice (or anise)…