May 1, 2018

Spring Fever: Microgreens & Asparagus

We are enjoying Early Spring Vegetables like microgreens or “baby” greens and of course asparagus.  One of my favorites are pea shoots. We’ve tested out pea shoots and…

April 5, 2018

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…

April 4, 2018

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…

April 2, 2018

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…

March 6, 2018

Fighting Food Waste One Plate at a Time

Did you know that nearly 40% of the food produced in the United States ends up in the landfill? And about 95% of this discarded food ends up…

February 7, 2018

Apply to be an AmeriCorps Member for Power of We Consortium

The Power of We Consortium AmeriCorps State Program is looking for individuals passionate about healthy lifestyles. AmeriCorps State members serve Ingham county residents through direct service with programming…

February 5, 2018

Linking the Message: Heart Health Month and Eating Disorders Awareness Week

February is Heart Health Month and also includes Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Heart Health is a primary concern for those with disordered eating patterns. Disordered eating can cause…