March 10, 2021

9 Michigan Registered Dietitian Nutritionists You Should Know

March 10th is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day!  RDNs are nutrition experts with extensive science backgrounds and training that support individuals and communities in becoming their healthiest…

March 8, 2021

Cut Down on Waste: Chicken Liver Mousse

This recipe for Chicken Liver Mousse uses an underappreciated cut from the bird: the nutritious liver.

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…

March 13, 2020

Shopping the Farm Stop

There is an abundance of local food in Washtenaw County, even in the winter. In addition to several active farmers markets throughout the winter (Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter,…

March 12, 2020

Building Healthy Places with Local Food

More than 60% of Michiganders live with one, or more, chronic disease (diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, etc.) and 95% of us engage in behaviors that contribute to…

October 16, 2019

State Budget Vetoes Impact Local Food Sourcing for Michigan Schools

Earlier this month, Gov. Whitmer handed out her state budget vetoes. Of the items cut was the 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms program- a…

July 22, 2019

Grubstake Invests in your Community

If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely a local food enthusiast who places value on purchasing from local food businesses within your community. You shop at the farmers…

June 26, 2019

The Power to Change Things

Curious about how the concepts of business and sustainablity can co-exist? Interested in meeting local entrepreneurs and professionals exploring how to live into triple bottom line business values? 

June 26, 2019

Farmer Appreciation: Supporting our Farmers this Season

Farming is a tough business not for the weak of spirit. The rigors of farm life are mentally, intellectually and physically demanding and farm businesses operate under a…

June 26, 2019

Crop Spot: Dark Leafy Greens

How do you like to grow, cook and consume dark leafy greens? In the garden: Collards, kale, and swiss chard are fairly cold tolerant which makes them perfect…