Exploring Detroit’s Community Markets
The oldest and most visited farmers market in Detroit, Eastern Market, has been one of the cornerstones of the city for over 125 years. Providing guests with not…
The Past & Future of Pop-Up Restaurants
All around Metro Detroit, one could stumble upon a pop-up any day of the week. Pop-ups are a great option for consumers wanting to try something new, and…
FoodLab Detroit: Envisioning a Post-Pandemic Restaurant Industry
“We can either use this crisis as a chance to create a more democratic economy where we’re broadening ownership and wealth, supporting businesses that are grounded in their…
Kutchey Family Farms : Providing Fresh Produce in Macomb
For over 100 years, the Kutchey Family Farm has been growing food in southeast Michigan. In the early 1900’s, the Kutchey family originally laid down roots in Warren,…
Detroit Takes on Food Waste in Make Food Not Waste’s Community Events this September
Detroit, MI — August 25, 2020 Make Food Not Waste is trading its annual event at Eastern Market for a cooking series featuring Detroit chefs, mixologists and bakers…
Detroit Food Academy Goes Virtual!
Detroit Food Academy, a non-profit that teaches youth about food, cooking, and leadership, will host their after school and Advanced Leadership programs virtually this school year. Through a…
Black Owned/Operated Farms in Michigan
Did you know that less than 2% of all farmers in the US are Black? We are celebrating these farm owners for many reasons – in part because…
Keep Growing Detroit: Fostering a Food Sovereign City
Detroit has always had a robust urban agriculture scene rooted in the resilience and innovation of its residents. For the past decade, Keep Growing Detroit (KGD) has been…
Nurturing Our Seeds : An Agriculture Education Center
Over 9 years ago, Magnetic Sun’s late great-aunt commented on the overgrown grass around her home. Because of this, Erin Cole and her husband, Sun, began slowly developing…
Support Local Food Businesses Statewide
Local food businesses are among the hardest hit by the outbreak of COVID-19. With bars and restaurants banned from dine-in services, many are adapting as fast as possible.…