10 Uses for Maple Sap & Syrup
Maple syrup is Michigan’s “liquid gold.” It takes 40 gallons of sap from sugar maples to boil down to 1 gallon of syrup. Michigan ranks in the Top…
Crop Spot: Radishes
After months of gray skies and storage vegetables, the first spring crops are a welcome relief for the eyes and the palette. An often underappreciated crop is the…
What’s our Why?
We all have a stake in our food system and environment. Since 2004, Taste the Local Difference has continued to change the culture around local food by promoting…
A Farmer’s Diary: Beginning Farmer Institute, Part 3
Our third and final Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) session took us to Washington state to talk business formation, business planning and long-term health, land tenure, credit, taxation, liability,…
New Owners for Taste the Local Difference
“It’s the best of both worlds scenario,” I say when people ask. “TLD is able to grow — continuing its mission and strengthening its business all at once.”
Crop Spot: Garlic
What is related to onions, leeks and lilies, keeps mythical creatures at bay, enhances the flavor of many dishes, and has antimicrobial properties? If you guessed Allium sativum…
5 Favorite Foodie Films for 2019
We all turn to film and video for inspiration, escape, education and sometimes even in search of purpose. A well done film will take you on a journey…
Seeds for Spring in Michigan
Winter continues to drag on in its unforgiving way, but with each day spring is ever nearer. For you farmers and gardeners out there, now is the time…
Jumpstart 2019: Add these 3 things to your Diet
This year, consider what you should add into your daily diet rather than remove. Moving beyond restrictive diets is one of TLD’s top health goals for you in…
MIFFS Conference: Adding Tools to your Tool Box
Conference season is upon us! With so many food and farming conferences between now and March, it’s often difficult to decide which to attend. If you’re free February…