February 10, 2023

Beekeeping Clubs in the Upper Peninsula

Beekeeping Clubs in the UP are a hive of information and community! Learn what Michigan beekeepers are up to in the Winter and beyond.

January 28, 2023

Think Past the Beef: Meat in the Upper Peninsula

Have you tried lamb, goat or rabbit? Check out what these Upper Peninsula growers have to say about these options for a delicious plate!

September 9, 2021

On Farm Fun in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Slagle’s Family Farm

Stop by Slagle’s Family Farm near Iron Mountain, MI for seasonal flavors from the new farm kitchen, and buy fresh produce and soap while you’re there!

May 11, 2021

MEDC Pitch Contest Awards Upper Peninsula Value Added Producers

Another big wave of support has made its way to Upper Peninsula value-added food producers! As economic recovery efforts across Michigan gather momentum, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation…

November 26, 2018

Young Professionals of the Upper Peninsula

Where are the young people? It’s a question I have been asked a lot this past year as Upper Peninsula Local Food Coordinator for Taste the Local Difference.…

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.

May 1, 2018

Collaboration in the Upper Peninsula: Four the Water

I remember how excited I was to first see the ocean when I was younger. It was an experience that I had been missing out on my whole…

January 6, 2017

New Jobs in Northeast Michigan & The Upper Peninsula

Date:  January 6th, 2016 Contact: Tricia Phelps, [email protected], (877) 562-2539 Taste the Local Difference creates jobs, hires new staff members in Northeast Michigan & the Upper Peninsula Taste the…

December 6, 2021

Cookie Swap: Alex’s Local Jam Thumbprints

Try Alex’s recipe for Local Jam Thumbprints for Upper Peninsula local flavor in every holiday cookie bite!

April 9, 2024

Destination Up North Michigan Country Stores

Make sure to put a pin in your road trip map for these locally-focused Northern Michigan stores!