February 7, 2019

Seeds for Spring in Michigan

Winter continues to drag on in its unforgiving way, but with each day spring is ever nearer. For you farmers and gardeners out there, now is the time…

December 18, 2018

Get your Farm Business Growing in 2019 with the Alcona Regional Farm Conference!

Come on down to the Northeast Michigan Alcona Regional Farm Conference! On January 18-19, this conference will bring together seasoned growers, as well as those starting a new career…

December 18, 2018

10 Ideas for Local Stocking Stuffers

The countdown is dwindling til Christmas! These are last minute stocking stuffers that support local producers in your area. Find these treats at your local farmers market, co-op, or…

November 28, 2018

6 Winter Conferences Every Michigan Farmer Should Consider Attending

With the snow beginning to fly, it’s the perfect time to attend farm and business conferences to prepare for 2019. These six meetings and conferences are great ways to…

October 2, 2018

Charlevoix Farmers Market offers Evening Markets at the Library

With the change in the season, comes a change at the Charlevoix Farmers Market! Beginning on October 11th, the Market will switch its location and time to the…

September 10, 2018

Tom’s Food Markets: More than Just a Market

In 1946, Tom and Eva Deering founded Deering’s Market on 11th St in Traverse City. Originally, it served as a small corner market specializing in meat products near…

September 7, 2018

Fall Beginnings: Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans

Growing up, I was always pleased when my mom was making a roasted chicken for dinner. The rich, savory aroma filled the house for hours as it cooked.…

June 29, 2018

Find Unparalleled Freshness at Leelanau Farmers Markets

Are you headed to the Leelanau Peninsula this summer? Then check out one (or all five!) of their popular farmers markets! Each market provides fresh fruit and  vegetables…

May 1, 2018

Spring Fever: Microgreens & Asparagus

We are enjoying Early Spring Vegetables like microgreens or “baby” greens and of course asparagus.  One of my favorites are pea shoots. We’ve tested out pea shoots and…

July 5, 2017

Produce to the People! : Growing Hope’s Mobile Farm Market

“Every mobile farm market is unique to the community it’s in,” said Erica Bloom, the program director of Growing Hope in Ypsilanti. Through their urban farm demos, in-school…