January 11, 2022

3 Tips to Thrive this Winter by Reducing Stress

Winter can be a stressful time for food and farm workers. Melissa Wierema, licensed therapist and farmer of Up North Heritage Farm, shares her tips for reducing stress!

January 16, 2021

Winter Wellness: From the Inside Out

Caring for your body is crucial year-round, but it’s especially important during the winter months. This time of year can take a toll on our bodies. Eating healthy…

December 14, 2020

Safely Combatting the Winter Covid Blues

As the days continue to shorten and temperatures continue to drop, seasonal affective disorder affects many people in Michigan during the winter. This on top of the stress…

December 3, 2019

Cozy Winter Meals: Boosting Nutrition in Winter

Michigan winter can feel long and grey. While there may be less variety in food grown around the state, what is grown makes for some excellent comfort food.…

December 19, 2018

Winter Sweetness: Candy Greens

As our state becomes blanketed in snow, it is easy to think life on the farm grinds to a halt. Fortunately for us eaters, however, many farmers utilize…

November 25, 2018

Enjoy Local Produce at these Winter Northwestern Michigan Markets

Try out these three Northwest Michigan markets this morning to stay local year-round!

December 4, 2017

Winter on the Farm : Spirit of Walloon

Often wonder what farmers do during the winter? Do they travel the world, bundle up with a favorite book, or take on new hobbies? Despite appearance, winter is…

November 1, 2016

A Triple Bottom Line Approach to an All Michigan Winter CSA

On a cool spring morning in May, Rena Basch’s biceps are evident as she totes big boxes into the processing kitchen at the Washtenaw Food Hub. Rena may…