5 Michigan Food Systems Organizations You Should Know
Michigan is home to multitude of organizations dedicated to creating a stronger local food system. Learn more about the 5 we work with the most!
Fighting Food Insecurity with a Fresh Food Box
The Fresh Food Box program fights food insecurity in Ypsilanti and Detroit by partnering SNAP recipients with local growers. Learn more on the blog!
Crop Spot: Ground Cherries
Have you ever had ground cherries? These flavorful fruits pack a tropical punch with notes of pineapple, tomato, and grape.
Strawesome Sucks
Using the same type of glass as Pyrex, Strawesome makes high quality glass straws to offer a durable, reusable option to plastic.
Farm to Early Care and Education: Creating the Connection
MI Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) is working to make connections between healthy eating and local food at an early age for a healthy community!
A Guide to Storing your Produce
Tired of your fresh herbs going limp and your berries getting fuzzy? Us too. Fortunately, with the right methods, your fresh produce doesn’t need to go to waste.…
Celebrating Unique Michigan Fruits
The great state of Michigan is home to a wide variety of wonderful fruits to find at the farmers market, local grocery store, or even to go pick…
Crop Spot: Hot Peppers
Hot peppers, or chilis, are a ubiquitous part of cuisines worldwide, but actually are native to the Americas. In fact, the word ‘chili’ comes from the Aztec language,…
The Healing Power of Gardening
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, and a solid sleep schedule all contribute to a healthy body and mind. But did you know that being outside…
5 Tips to Being a Respectful and Helpful Farm Volunteer
Want to volunteer on your local organic farm this summer? It is a great way to make local connections, get to know your farmer, and learn growing skills.…