January 29, 2019

Crop Spot: Turnips

In the dead of winter, we long for the abundance of summer gardens and farmers markets. While their bounty is hard to outshine, it is amazing to take…

December 18, 2018

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…

November 25, 2018

Enjoy Local Produce at these Winter Northwestern Michigan Markets

Another Michigan winter is upon us, we are bundling up in our layers, naturally slowing down, and enjoying the Holidays with family and friends! Even though it’s cold…

November 19, 2018

A Farmer’s Diary: Beginning Farmer Institute, Part 2

Our second session with the 2018-19 National Farmers Union’s (NFU) Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) took us into the country’s heart of organic produce, the salad bowl of America,…

November 13, 2018

Dannee’s Baked Kohlrabi Fritters

This is a baked kohlrabi fritter. It can be served over greens or used as a patty for a veggie sandwich. It’s very versatile and tastes great at…

November 12, 2018

Make this Stunning Vegetable Carpaccio for your Thanksgiving Table

Head to your local fall market for seasonal favorites like crunchy apples and sweet beets. Use a mandoline to thinly slice these veggies and arrange on a plate.…

October 8, 2018

 Building the Market for Local Flowers: The Michigan Flower Growers’ Cooperative

It’s a Wednesday morning at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace and the room is fragrant with fresh, cut flowers overflowing in buckets. There’s dahlias from Luella Acres, zinnias from…

October 5, 2018

Willow Farm: Born to Farm

Kyle took to farming early, when she was 4 she kept asking for sheep. We had cows, horses, chickens, cats, dogs and the occasional pig, though, I knew…

October 5, 2018

Grow Benzie Food Truck Continues at Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Taste the Local Difference is excited to announce that The Grow Benzie Food Truck will continue brunch at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 8 –…

October 2, 2018

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…