What’s in our Local Picnic Basket?
What are we snacking on for our Michigan-made picnic? Local beers, cheese, cucumbers and more! Check out our suggestions.
Get Social in Downtown Alpena!
Downtown Alpena’s Social District has created opportunity for local businesses — and for guests! Check out the now expanded offerings, including Presque Isle Farm and the Alpena Marina.
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!
What is a Food Co-op?
Michigan has a number of local food cooperatives (co-ops). Learn about their history, structure, and how to join your local food co-op.
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.
Know Your Market: Bridgman Open-Air Market
Follow Southwest Local Food Coordinator, Neil Davey, as he meets the vendors at the Bridgman Open Air Market.
Crop Spot: Stone Fruits
It’s stone fruit season in Michigan. What are they? How are they prepared? Find out about these seasonal fruits in this Taste the Local Difference article.
86 the Fast Food and Eat Local on I-75
Fast food isn’t your only option while driving on I-75 this Summer! Slow down and check out these Mid Michigan eats close to the highway.
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!
Let’s hear it for Avalon International Breads!
In the mid-1990’s, Jackie Victor and Ann Perrault created an artisan bakery in Detroit with 4 employees. 25 years later, Avalon International Breads is booming – and setting the example.