The Next Generation of the Traditional Farmers Market? Argus Farm Stop, L3C
Here in Washtenaw County, we have an active, robust local food movement. But Census Bureau statistics show some alarming stats on farms. The average age of a farmer…
Where’s the (Local) Beef?
When I woke up today, the last breakfast I thought I’d be eating was kimchi and a myriad of unique pickled items including, but not limited to: roasted…
As Seasonal As Humanly Possible
Ever wonder why a restaurant and market in northern Michigan would undertake the overwhelming task of transitioning to nearly 100% farm-to-table? After all, “locally grown” takes on a…
Eat Local Year Round – Goodwill Farm to Freezer
Winter in Northern Michigan presents a formidable challenge when it comes to sourcing local produce. While season extension systems and storage crops provide great options, the depths of…
Shop Local with Oleson’s Food Stores
Many people in northwest Lower Michigan hold the Oleson family name in high-regard. For some, it’s about the gifts the Oleson Family Foundation makes to local organizations; for…
A Healthy Community is Growing at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace
Growing Hope’s Tuesday afternoon farmers market — held at their still-under-development Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace at 16 S. Washington Street in Downtown Ypsi — is moving indoors for the…
Experience the Nectar of the Gods at the People’s Food Co-op
Our Bumble Babies Bites are a People’s Food Co-op favorite- and for good reason! One of the ingredients that make them so irresistible is that we use pure…
Fall into Good Habits
We form habits, and we depend on them nearly every day because they make our busy lives easier. Now, as summer transitions into fall, we have the perfect…
Jobs in the Industry- Spring/Summer Edition 2015
We’ve had so many fun summer job opportunities come across our desks that we’ve decided to share them all in one place. These are food jobs, farming jobs,…
Edible Gifts for the Holiday
By Tricia Phelps Local edible gifts are easy to find if you know where to look. They make great gifts for food lovers near-and-far and can be personalized…