March 18, 2024

Finding the Farm in the Bottle

Explore farm-to-bottle distilleries in Michigan in this story from the 2023 Local Food Guide.

February 2, 2024

UP Meat Processing Sees Progress with Help from Partners

With help from MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Product Center, the UP is about to see a boom in local proteins.

December 12, 2023

The Other Red Meats: Bison, Beefalo and Yak

Learn more about the protein-forward beefalo, yak and bison, found throughout Michigan!

September 27, 2023

Roasted Delicata Squash Soup with Walnut & Pumpkin Dukkah

Make this warm soup and spiced garnish with Fustini’s oils and vinegars from downtown Traverse City!

July 5, 2023

Thai Zucchini Tomato Salad

Use fresh zucchini and pickled cherry tomatoes in this stunning Thai-inspired salad from the Marq in the UP!

July 1, 2023

Crop Spot: Michigan Thimbleberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries

Bring on the summer fruit! It’s berry season in Michigan and there’s plenty to nibble on throughout the state whether you source it from your backyard, favorite roadside…

June 20, 2023

Connecting Western U.P. Students with Local Food

Farm to School (F2S) isn’t a new concept but has gained significant traction in recent years. In fact, the 2023 Farm Bill includes specific policy priorities which include…

June 11, 2023

Summer Suds with Up North Buds

What’s on tap this summer? Brews from Short’s, Les Cheneaux Distillers, Barrel + Beam and Alpha Brewing!

May 2, 2023

April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Where do you shop for local, seasonal flowers? We’ve got you covered, from heirloom seeds for your garden to sunflower bouquets!

April 28, 2023

2023 Local Food Guide Release Parties

Summer is here and so is the newest edition of our Local Food Guide, a 100-page magazine celebrating Michigan’s local food culture and the food businesses that make…