Berry Sweet: Fragaria ananassa (aka strawberry)
Strawberry season is here! Strawberry season is here! In Michigan, farmers produce over 46,000 pounds of these juicy berries between early June and, weather depending, mid-July. Some growers…
Growing Together: Fostering Creation in Shared Space
All your friends beg for your famous granola for holiday and birthday gifts. You find yourself spending hours in the kitchen and everyone encourages you to start selling…
Lady Jane Seed Co.: Understanding the Hemp Plant
Hemp is a plant we’re hearing more about these days. However, there is a lot of confusion around this delicious and versatile plant. Many people wonder if hemp…
As Fresh as Possible: Garden 2 Table Dinner Series
Are you ready to experience a culinary adventure like no other and enjoy fresh produce created in the backyard of northern Michigan? TC Community Garden is hosting a…
A Watershed Moment for NE Michigan’s Regional Food System
America’s highly productive food system is one of its beloved accomplishments. But the environment has paid a high price for this abundance, especially our rivers, streams, and lakes.…
Meet our new Local Food & Events Intern : Maddy Baroli
Maddy is very excited to be our Local Food and Events Intern this summer! She had the chance to work closely with the team at Taste the Local…
Lakeside Farm : A History and a Lifestyle
When I first sat down with Dave Skornia of Lakeside Farm, he was incredibly moved and excited to share his story with us for the 2018 Guide to…
Healthy Habits Sprouting at Platte River Head Start!
The Head Start classrooms over at Platte River in Benzie County are instilling healthy habits in kids with help from Taste the Local Difference (TLD). Through the Building…
Without Craft Malt, It’s Just Beer!
Consumer demand for craft beer is off the charts, but without locally grown, craft ingredients it’s really just the same old beer, isn’t it?
Pioneer Milkmaid at Van Hoosen Farm
A fierce battle is being waged today over the pros and cons of pasteurized milk. But in the early decades of the 20th century, improvements that could bring…