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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…