November 8, 2017

As Local As It Can Get

On October 26, 2017, Thunder Bay Winery hosted a family-style dinner at their wine bar located in the historic Center Building in Alpena. Kevin Peterson, the current chef…

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,…

November 6, 2017

Taste the Local Difference this Thanksgiving

My favorite holiday is, easily, Thanksgiving. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and farmer and food has always been an expression of love in my world. A…

October 5, 2017

Ann Arbor Farmers Market – The Experience Never Ends

As we enter the fall season and enjoy the abundance of the autumn harvest, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market may be at its peak but the experience of…

October 4, 2017

Oryana: National Co-op Month

Community can often be a word people just toss around, but when the community literally owns your business, there is no taking it lightly. Oryana Community Co-op was…

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…

October 2, 2017

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…

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…

September 6, 2017

Alcona is A-Bubbling

There’s a new Certified Local Food Event coming your way in Alcona County this month. On September 30, Farm to Fork Alcona 2017 is hosting a natural fermentation…