The Power of Regional Collaboration for Local Farmers Markets
With the popularity of local farmers markets, the workload for Market Managers has increased due to increased competition of markets, a shortage of available farmers, and the addition…
Building a Co-op in Iron County
Darren Mercier didn’t imagine he’d be spearheading the effort to establish a natural food cooperative. But, when he moved to Iron River on the western border of the…
Stone Coop Farm: Supporting the Next Generation of Farmers
Like many first generation farmers, Joannée DeBruhl came to agriculture in a roundabout way. After being laid off, Joannée and a few friends started a community garden to…
Not In My Back Forty – When Farmers and Neighbors Clash
A farmer I know, let’s call him John, is up late tonight in his orchard. As a Leelanau County farmer, his work requires vigilance. It’s been a wet…
Giving Back to the Farmers: Argus Farm Stop
Did you know that farmers receive only 17 cents per retail sales dollar (on average) when their food is sold through traditional channels? The remaining 83 cents of…
CSA Worksite Wellness: Find your match & improve employee health
It might be surprising to hear, but finding the perfect CSA Farm is a lot like choosing a love match.
Creating a Cafe & Building a Community
Breakaway Cafe just celebrated its first birthday, and as any parents of new babies would tell you – I’m exhausted. But as those same parents would tell you…
Cherry Everything
When you step into Benjamin Twiggs, you are greeted with the most heavenly aroma… locally roasted Cherry Vanilla Coffee… the coffee of the day. Your eyes are drawn…
Make sure your farm is counted! 2017 Census of Agriculture
Calling all farmers, new and old! Be sure to register your farm with the 2017 Census of Agriculture before June 30th! This census occurs every 5 years and…
Historic Manton Mill is Looking for a Partner
MAHRG is looking for a partner. The Manton Area Heritage Restoration Group (MAHRG) hopes to partner with a business in need of space.