June 5, 2018

Lavender Lane: A Scent-Sational Farm

Lavender Lane is a specialty lavender farm located 15 minutes south of Ann Arbor in Milan.  As educators, my wife and I founded our farm in 2014 and…

June 4, 2018

Superior Celebration: An Upper Peninsula Collaboration

This month, Taste the Local Difference, wants to highlight a special relationship happening between institution, NMU Dining in Marquette, MI and Superior Angus of Rapid River, MI.

June 4, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: edibleWOW Magazine and Taste The Local Difference Present Cooking Demo Series at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market

FOR EXCLUSIVE RELEASE Contact: Stephanie Willette May 9, 2018 Phone: (734) 794-6255 Email: [email protected] edibleWOW Magazine and Taste The Local Difference Present Cooking Demo Series at the Ann…

June 4, 2018

Berry Sweet: Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry season is here! Strawberry season is here! In Michigan, farmers produce over 46,000 pounds of these juicy berries between early June and, weather-depending, mid-July. Some growers are…

June 4, 2018

Growing Together: Fostering Creation in Shared Space

All your friends beg for your famous granola for holiday and birthday gifts. You find yourself spending hours in the kitchen and everyone encourages you to start selling…

June 4, 2018

Lady Jane Seed Co.: Understanding the Hemp Plant

Hemp is a plant we’re hearing more about these days. However, there is a lot of confusion around this delicious and versatile plant. Many people wonder if hemp…

June 4, 2018

A Watershed Moment for NE Michigan’s Regional Food System

America’s highly productive food system is one of its beloved accomplishments. But the environment has paid a high price for this abundance, especially our rivers, streams, and lakes.…

June 4, 2018

Meet our new Local Food & Events Intern : Maddy Baroli

Maddy is very excited to be our Local Food and Events Intern this summer! She had the chance to work closely with the team at Taste the Local…

May 29, 2018

Lakeside Farm : A History and a Lifestyle

When I first sat down with Dave Skornia of Lakeside Farm, he was incredibly moved and excited to share his story with us for the 2018 Guide to…

May 29, 2018

Healthy Habits Sprouting at Platte River Head Start: MI Veggie Rollups

The Head Start classrooms over at Platte River in Benzie County are instilling healthy habits in kids with help from Taste the Local Difference (TLD). Through the Building…