January 3, 2018

Winter on the Farm: Daybreak Dreamfarm

We’ve asked three different farmers during the long winter months, “What are your plans this winter?” The winter is a very different time for farmers, it’s a time…

December 4, 2017

Winter on the Farm : Spirit of Walloon

Often wonder what farmers do during the winter? Do they travel the world, bundle up with a favorite book, or take on new hobbies? Despite appearance, winter is…

November 8, 2017

Celebrating Farm to School Month with Pop-up Farmers Markets!

Crisp apples, pumpkins, fresh cut flowers, and rainbow carrots are a few items that crowded the gym of seven elementary schools this month. Also included were guest chickens,…

October 2, 2017

The 4th Annual Empire Hops & Harvest Festival, October 7th

The 4th Annual Empire Hops & Harvest Festival in downtown Empire will take place this weekend, October 7th from Noon – 10pm! The festival takes place after an…

September 7, 2017

New Local Food Coordinator for NW Michigan: Bailey Samp

After spending the summer as our Local Food Events Intern, Bailey has joined the team as our NW Local Food and Events Coordinator!

September 6, 2017

An Excuse to Indulge: Local Harvest Restaurant Series Supports Local Farm-to-School Programming!

After winding down from a jam-packed summer of Certified Local Food Events, we are preparing for an exciting new fall event that highlights the Grand Traverse Region, and…

June 13, 2017

Don’t Forget, the ‘Farmers Market Brunch!’

Media Release For Immediate Release Date: June 13, 2017 Contact: Bailey Samp, [email protected] Don’t Forget, the ‘Farmers Market Brunch!’ TRAVERSE CITY – Summer is here and it’s peak…

May 31, 2017

Return of the Red Drive Concert Series

Media Release For Immediate Release Date: May 22, 2017 Contact: Bailey Samp, [email protected] Return of the Red Drive Concert Series TRAVERSE CITY – The Village at Grand Traverse…