Louise Earl Butcher: Quality & Community in West Michigan
The vast majority of chicken we purchase and consume in the United States is from a breed known as the Cornish Cross. The hybrid was first developed after…
Edson Farms: 40 Years devoted to Local Food in Traverse City
For the last 40 years, Edson Farms Natural Food Store has served Traverse City’s natural food needs. Now the store is bigger than ever with their recent expansion…
Zilke Farm Kitchen Serves Up Home-Cooked Meals in Milan
Long-time Milan, Michigan farmers, Vicki and Tom Zilke, know how to grow good food. Turns out, they also know how to cook. Since June 2018 when Zilke Farm…
Thank You For Shopping at Tom’s!
Walking through one of the six Tom’s Food Markets locations in Northwest Michigan, you will find the produce section is piled high with best of the season. During…
Tom’s Food Markets: More than Just a Market
In 1946, Tom and Eva Deering founded Deering’s Market on 11th St in Traverse City. Originally, it served as a small corner market specializing in meat products near…
Looking Ahead to the Growing Season
Michigan winters, particularly those here in the UP region, don’t allow for much production. Even those individuals who have been able to bridge the gap with season extension…
Pets Naturally: Not All Treats Are Created Equal
As pet parents, we want to provide our furry family members with their best possible life. When it comes to choosing the best diet for our dogs, we…
Local Gift Ideas
Looking for a way to shop local this holiday season? Check out our holiday gift guide and support Michigan producers and growers this season.
Squash Time is the Best Time
During this time of year, The Local Grocer is a squash wonderland!
Oryana: National Co-op Month
Community can often be a word people just toss around, but when the community literally owns your business, there is no taking it lightly. Oryana Community Co-op was…