Get a Local Tree this Christmas!
The holidays are here and it is time to start the search for your real Christmas tree. The good news is, in Michigan you have several great options…
Fresh, Frozen or Concentrated: Tis the Season for Cranberries
Did you know that The American Cranberry is native to Michigan? While we are not the national leader in growing this fruit, our sandy soil, access to water…
Enjoy Local Produce at these Winter Northwestern Michigan Markets
Try out these three Northwest Michigan markets this morning to stay local year-round!
Who is Michigan Farmers Union?
Michigan Farmers Union is a grassroots organization that works to protect the social and economic well-being of family farmers throughout the Great Lakes State. Our members are our…
A Farmer’s Diary: Beginning Farmer Institute, Part 2
Our second session with the 2018-19 National Farmers Union’s (NFU) Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) took us into the country’s heart of organic produce, the salad bowl of America,…
Dannee’s Baked Kohlrabi Fritters
This is a baked kohlrabi fritter. It can be served over greens or used as a patty for a veggie sandwich. It’s very versatile and tastes great at…
Make this Stunning Vegetable Carpaccio for your Thanksgiving Table
Head to your local fall market for seasonal favorites like crunchy apples and sweet beets. Use a mandoline to thinly slice these veggies and arrange on a plate.…
Fall Flavors: Winter Squash
Crunchy leaves. Campfires. Football. Sweaters. And an abundance of squash! Fall is here.
Building the Market for Local Flowers: The Michigan Flower Growers’ Cooperative
It’s a Wednesday morning at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace and the room is fragrant with fresh, cut flowers overflowing in buckets. There’s dahlias from Luella Acres, zinnias from…
Move over Millet, Amaranth, and Bulgur: Teff is on the Scene
Teff, or eragrostis tef, is native to Ethiopia and is the world’s tiniest grain. It is about the size of a poppy seed but packs a huge nutritional…