Local Foodie Checklist for Summer 2021
Summer is here and already flying by! Want to make sure your Summer includes Michigan’s best local food experiences? Use our Local Foodie Checklist for a fun and…
Do you love Michigan beer and free swag?
Michigan is home to hundreds of breweries. From ales to stouts, there are thousands of flavors, styles, and methods of Michigan beer to explore. If you want to…
What’s Cookin’? Genisys Credit Union & Taste the Local Difference® partner to bring cooking demonstrations to local farmers markets
Genisys Credit Union is proud to announce a partnership with Taste the Local Difference® to bring “What’s Cookin’?” cooking demonstrations to Metro Detroit farmers markets this season. Each…
Explore Local Food in Detroit with MoGo
Hop on one of MoGo’s red cruisers and pedal your way through West Village, Eastern Market, and Midtown’s finest local food businesses. New this year, MoGo, Detroit’s non-profit…
Where to Find your Local Food Guide
It’s early summer in Michigan! And here at Taste the Local Difference, that means one thing: a new edition of our annual Local Food Guide. We’re busy hand…
Fresh Food Box Program Increases Access to Fresh Produce and Supports Farm’s Viability
Many local food businesses, including farms and farmers markets, added e-commerce platforms to safely connect with their customers throughout the pandemic. At the same time, food insecurity increased…
MEDC Pitch Contest Awards Upper Peninsula Value Added Producers
Another big wave of support has made its way to Upper Peninsula value-added food producers! As economic recovery efforts across Michigan gather momentum, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation…
What It’s Like to Be a Local Food Club Member
Food, and local food especially, is all about the spirit of togetherness. Here at Taste the Local Difference, we’ve got a community built around local food — whether…
Strengthening Michigan’s Seafood Industry
Whether it’s haddock or crab from the Atlantic Coast, or a shrimp grown in Michigan (yes, really!), how much seafood do you consume at home every week? During…
9 Michigan Registered Dietitian Nutritionists You Should Know
March 10th is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day! RDNs are nutrition experts with extensive science backgrounds and training that support individuals and communities in becoming their healthiest…