Hillside Homestead: Putting the Environment First
Susan Odom of Hillside Homestead has many concerns while managing her authentic farmstay in the rolling cherry hills of Leelanau county. First, that her guests receive the best…
Grillin’ for Food Gatherers: A Picnic with a Purpose
You’re invited to the 29th annual Grillin’ for Food Gatherers, a family-friendly community picnic with a serious mission. Grillin’ benefits Food Gatherers’ work to alleviate hunger where we…
Healthy Kids Week: April 23-27
TLD would like all Michigan kids to have access to fresh, tasty and local foods. Over the last year we’ve been inspired by the level of engagement we’ve…
Wasted: How UP Establishments Feed the Worms
In the United States, we waste 40% of food produced, and an alarming 90% of that goes to the landfill, where it emits methane gas which is a…
Is Your Farm FSMA Compliant?
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. The goal of this legislation is prevent contamination of food produced…
It’s CSA sign-up season!
The return of the longer days, bouts of sunshine, and the promised pop of crocus and snowdrops have signaled that spring is here. If you’re like me, you’re…
Kick off a Healthy Summer with the YMCA
When kids are inspired, they can do anything, which is why the YMCA hosts a national event each year to do just that! Healthy Kids Day is a…
Pop Up Farmers Markets: Call for Local Food Vendors
Do you have a passion for educating kids about local food? Do you want to help TLD promote our regions bountiful farmers’ markets? After an overwhelming positive response, we’ve…
Taste the Local Difference Summer 2018 Internship Opportunity
About Taste the Local Difference: Taste the Local Difference® is Michigan’s local food marketing agency. It is a social enterprise of the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. Our Mission:…
Get a job with Ownership Potential
Elberta is a beautiful, quiet village nestled between Lake Michigan and Betsie Bay. It sits just a mile down the road from Frankfort, one of northern Michigan’s hottest…