August 11, 2021

5 Things You Should Know about the Eastern Market

Over 500 small businesses call the Eastern Market District their home. Nestled in the center, the Eastern Market Partnership is one of the biggest and longest-running public markets…

July 15, 2019

Shoreline Wild Salmon: Bringing it Home

Growing up in Battle Creek, also known as “Cereal City”, I learned quickly how to identify myself with the breakfast aisle of any grocery store.  Wild salmon, not…

October 5, 2018

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…

December 4, 2017

Local Gift Ideas

Looking for a way to shop local this holiday season? Check out our holiday gift guide and support Michigan producers and growers this season.

July 31, 2017

Your Crepe Escape : Flint Crepe Company

Try these three favorite menu items at the Flint Crepe Co.!

July 5, 2017

Giving Back to the Farmers: Argus Farm Stop

Did you know that farmers receive only 17 cents per retail sales dollar (on average) when their food is sold through traditional channels? The remaining 83 cents of…

July 5, 2017

100 Years of the Oakland County Farmers Market

The Oakland County Farmers’ Market has been bringing good food to Oakland County for nearly 100 years. Originally located in downtown Pontiac, the market first opened in 1922.…

June 5, 2017

Finding Local Food at the Fenton Farmers Market

The Fenton Farmers Market focuses on local produce and artisans. All products must be grown or made in Michigan. Weekly there are from 50 to 70 vendors featuring a huge variety…

June 5, 2017

The Essence of Local Food

Walk into Essence on Main in Clarkston and you’ll find yourself engulfed in a cloud of delicious smells: freshly brewed Bourbon Pecan Torte Coffee, warm organic ginger molasses…

May 2, 2017

The Farmington Farmers Market Welcomes you to Saturday Life in a Michigan Small Town

The Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market will open its 24th year of community service on Saturday May 20th at the corner of Grand River and Grove Street in…