September 6, 2016

More than just a Market: Grow Benzie

Grow Benzie’s Farmers Market is celebrating its 6th year as one of the few afternoon markets available in the region. 

September 6, 2016

Fall in Love with Fall at Pittsfield Farmers Market

The Pittsfield Township Farmers Market is open Thursdays 3-7pm, through October 1st. It is located at the corner of Platt Rd. & Michigan Ave. in Pittsfield Township (6201 W.…

August 8, 2016

Manistee Farmers Market

The Manistee Farmers Market has been in operation since 2002. The 2016 season is on Saturdays 8:00am-1:00pm,  May 28th through October 8th. It is located at the corner…

August 17, 2015

Buchan’s Blueberry Hill

Just as the sun broke the horizon I arrived to Buchan’s Blueberry Hill–the morning dew still fresh on the acres of blueberry bushes. Ben Buchan rode up on his ATV…

July 21, 2015

Results of the New Farm-focused Progamming during NCF

The National Cherry Festival has been a catalyst of activity for Northern Michigan summers for 89 years. Visitors and locals alike are able to enjoy parades, rides, and…

June 23, 2015

Farmers Market Brunch – July 4th & 11th, 2015

Traverse City is known as the Cherry Capital of the World. And even before the National Cherry Festival became an official national celebration in 1931, we’ve been celebrating this…

June 15, 2015

Norconk Farm

Harry Norconk is weighing asparagus when I arrive at Norconk Farms. Asparagus season is in full swing and he doesn’t have time to sit and chat, so instead…

May 18, 2015

Petal Pushers

Keep an eye out for monthly blog posts featuring vendors from the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmer’s Market, written by Market Manager Julianna Lisuk. Farmer’s Market season has arrived…

January 15, 2014

Healthy Eating with Third Coast Bakery

By Tricia Phelps As we embark on a new year, many people are voicing aspirations of change & resolution for the months ahead. I love food too much…

December 5, 2013

Pressmeister Oils – Local and Different

By Bill Palladino “Since oils have the most aroma and nutrients when they are fresh, cold-pressed and unrefined, it helps to grow and press them locally. But it…