Stewards of the Land : Stone Coop Farm is a Quiet Tribute to Sustainability and Reinvention
When Joannée DeBruhl’s 21-year insurance industry job fell victim to cuts, she saw a window of opportunity in the form of establishing a church garden. DeBruhl did more than produce…
Where’s the (Local) Beef?
When I woke up today, the last breakfast I thought I’d be eating was kimchi and a myriad of unique pickled items including, but not limited to: roasted…
Spring into Health with a Vegetable Garden
Spring peepers, rain storms, crocus and daffodils. Spring has sprung! Soon, it will be time to turn over the soil and get your vegetable garden planted. Having a…
Convenient, Sustainable, and Accessible : Finding the Right CSA for You
If you’re looking for a easy way to consistently access local food, consider joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.
Hive Mentality
Lisa Bashert of Ypsilanti believes so passionately in urban beekeeping that she broke a law—a city ordinance, to be precise—to prove her point.
Love of Local Food Leads to Tasty Partnerships
Nearly 15 years ago Epicure Catering was born of a desire to showcase the best artisanal products our region has to offer. In a rented commercial kitchen, we…
Eat Local for People, Planet, Economy
Where does your money go when you buy products from California or a major corporation?
Growing Local Food through Growing New Farmers
Landen Tetil became the first farmer apprentice at Michigan State University’s North Farm in Chatham three years ago. The program aims to increase local food production in the…
As Seasonal As Humanly Possible
Ever wonder why a restaurant and market in northern Michigan would undertake the overwhelming task of transitioning to nearly 100% farm-to-table? After all, “locally grown” takes on a…
Growing in Winter : Plastic Shelters let Farmers Extend the Season
Michigan’s growing season is frustratingly short. But at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, “We’re a booming market all year round,” says Robin Richardson, the market’s manager of event…