July 26, 2022

Recipes from the Sara Hardy Farmers Market: Summer Garden Crudité

Try this crudité recipe featuring Traverse City radishes, fennel, snap peas and tomato at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market on July 30th!

July 7, 2022

Know Your Farmer: Providence Organic Farm

Providence Organic Farm’s story begins with living soil and partners Andrea and Ryan Romeyn. Today, the farm is a hub in Central Lake, with a CSA and even Mexican food pop ups.

July 5, 2022

Try a New Recipe at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Head to the Taste the Local Difference tent at the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market for a taste of what’s in season!

June 30, 2022

Get the Scoop on Michigan Ice Cream!

Support Michigan dairy this National Ice Cream Month with treats from fudgsicles in Empire to ‘turkey tracks’ in Dutton!

April 1, 2022

Small Stores that are Big on Local

Where’s your go-to shop to treat yourself? Explore these Michigan local food grocers and retail stores that uplift other makers and artisans.

February 11, 2022

Subscribe to Local Food in NW Michigan

Support a local farmer with a Michigan CSA share! Community supported agriculture makes eating seasonally easy.

November 4, 2021

Proteins and Vegan Mains for the Holiday Table

Interested in trying something new and local for the holidays? We’ve listed Michigan local sources for centerpiece mains, from leg of lamb to butternut squash.

September 28, 2021

Local Upgrades for Your Packed Lunch

Michigan makers make it easy to pack local for lunch! Find our favorites, from cookies to hand pies.

July 6, 2021

How to Buy Michigan Flowers

Here in Michigan, summertime means the majority of our local foods and products are in season! The best way to crown a table full of seasonal, local foods…

April 6, 2021

Local Food Tour: The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Spend your afternoon strolling, sipping and savoring at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons! This historic and beautiful location offers a taste of Traverse City, all within walking…