The Local Food Companion – Taste the Local Difference

Sign Up for Local Food 101!

Claire — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:47:33 +0000

Interested in eating more local food but not sure how to make the leap? Our Local Food 101 will make you an expert in local eating! Our 10-week email class is designed to connect you with your community of local food options, from farmers to markets to restaurants, and more. Use our tools to help store your locally-found food, or simply know what’s in season. We’ll be there to help…

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Why Farms of Every Size Should Consider Tax & Accounting Services

Claire — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:14:49 +0000

No matter the size or scale of your operation, farming takes passion, determination, and a willingness to wear many hats. Whether you farm full-time or as a hobby, you probably spend much of your time focused on production, marketing, equipment, and day-to-day operations. While those areas are essential, long-term success also depends on building a strong financial foundation.

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Michigan Cider

Claire — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:38:06 +0000

There’s nothing like a mug of warm cider on a crisp fall day, especially after a fun afternoon of apple picking. But did you know that fresh apple cider is a seasonal product? Cider is available when apples come into season from August through November, making this the perfect way to sip true fall flavor. So what makes cider unique to juice? According to partner Schultz Fruitridge Farms…

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The Washtenaw Farm-to-Table World: How Restaurants and Farms Partner in Ann Arbor

Claire — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:21:03 +0000

Farm-to-table restaurants are a great way to experience local flavor from the ground up, and chefs who truly partner with their local sources are proud to showcase exceptional products raised down the road. At Bellflower, just outside Ann Arbor in Ypsilanti, the menu is built not from what is always available through major wholesalers, but hand in hand with the seasons and the surrounding…

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Spiced Maple Apple Cider Cookies

Claire — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:45:24 +0000

These thin, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a great fall treat for the whole family. The apple cider cookies are buttery and delicious even without the icing, if you’re looking for a less sweet cookie. FIND LOCAL CIDER FIND LOCAL MAPLE SYRUP Prep Time 45 minutes Cook Time 13 minutes Total Time 58…

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GreenStone Helps Beginner Farmers Start a Family Legacy

Claire — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:06:24 +0000

No two families, farms, or businesses are exactly alike, and neither are their dreams and goals. That’s why GreenStone Farm Credit Services is committed to providing personalized support that reflects the unique needs of each member, strengthening the rural communities and agricultural industry it serves. As one of America’s largest rural lenders, GreenStone has been providing tailored…

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Abra Berens on Everyday Cookery, Mayonnaise and More

Claire — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:56:14 +0000

In September, we were lucky to catch up with Abra Berens, chef, cookbook author, and owner of a new cooking platform and school, Everyday Cookery, which will be accessible worldwide from a new Traverse City kitchen. Between renovations, Berens will be publishing her fourth cookbook, a fun mayonnaise-themed venture, this upcoming year. Even with a schedule full of new ventures and a continued major…

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Rosemary Chicken Salad with Grapes

Claire — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:52:59 +0000

Featuring local grapes, this salad makes a complete meal with fruit, protein, and veggies, as well as fresh rosemary, an herb with medicinal benefits. FIND LOCAL CHICKEN FIND LOCAL GRAPES FIND LOCAL ROSEMARY Prep Time 20 minutes Total Time 20 minutes…

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Dinners With Will: Barefoot Boy, Soil Scientist, Chef

Emily Row — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:39:25 +0000

Strolling among the cattle on his family’s farm in Southeast Michigan, loading soil carbon samples into a combustion analyzer, working with National Geographic on a new food systems project, harvesting edible flowers for the perfect dinner presentation – take your pick. Will Brinkerhoff has likely done it this week. In the past few years, every event from his intimate dinner parties to elaborate…

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Get Cozy with Michigan Craft Beverages this Fall

Claire — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:19:42 +0000

As the wind chills and the leaves change, our team looks to seasonal apples and pumpkins, harvest meals, and delightful craft beverages made by Michigan small businesses. Here’s what we’re sipping! Tricia Phelps, CEO: The TC Whiskey Stillhouse is just down the street from me, and they’re the go-to for my perfect fall cocktail, a Manhattan. Northern Michigan Balaton cherries and smooth…

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Make It Local: Doritos Loco Taco Salad (or ‘Crunchwrap’)

Claire — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:20:43 +0000

This recipe was developed for a cooking class that requested a ‘healthy Taco Bell alternative’ menu item that focused on accessibility. Make it with local turkey, chips, tomatoes, and greens for a cravings-satisfying meal! FIND LOCAL CHIPS FIND LOCAL TURKEY FIND LOCAL TOMATOES Find sources for more ingredients found locally with our Find Food and Farms Directory!

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