June 4, 2018

Lady Jane Seed Co.: Understanding the Hemp Plant

Hemp is a plant we’re hearing more about these days. However, there is a lot of confusion around this delicious and versatile plant. Many people wonder if hemp…

June 4, 2018

A Watershed Moment for NE Michigan’s Regional Food System

America’s highly productive food system is one of its beloved accomplishments. But the environment has paid a high price for this abundance, especially our rivers, streams, and lakes.…

June 4, 2018

Meet our new Local Food & Events Intern : Maddy Baroli

Maddy is very excited to be our Local Food and Events Intern this summer! She had the chance to work closely with the team at Taste the Local…

May 29, 2018

Lakeside Farm : A History and a Lifestyle

When I first sat down with Dave Skornia of Lakeside Farm, he was incredibly moved and excited to share his story with us for the 2018 Guide to…

May 29, 2018

Healthy Habits Sprouting at Platte River Head Start: MI Veggie Rollups

The Head Start classrooms over at Platte River in Benzie County are instilling healthy habits in kids with help from Taste the Local Difference (TLD). Through the Building…

May 10, 2018

Without Craft Malt, It’s Just Beer!

Consumer demand for craft beer is off the charts, but without locally grown craft ingredients it’s really just the same old beer, isn’t it? We all understand how valuable local sourcing is to our…

May 7, 2018

Pioneer Milkmaid at Van Hoosen Farm

A fierce battle is being waged today over the pros and cons of pasteurized milk. But in the early decades of the 20th century, improvements that could bring…

May 7, 2018

A Fresh Catch and What It Really Means to Eat Local Food

Here in Northern Michigan, we have the option – and the luxury – of buying and consuming a cornucopia of raw and processed food products procured right here…

May 3, 2018

Move Over Chia…there is a New Superfood in Town!

Move over chia, step aside quinoa, it’s time for hemp seeds to take center stage! These small but mighty seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. They contain all 9-essential…

May 2, 2018

Becoming a Big Fish in a Summer Pond

Ponder for a moment the number of people that metro San Diego is home to (about 3 ½ million)…and consider all the locally sourced food and beer they…