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October 11, 2013 |

AUTHOR: Tricia Phelps

The new Taste the Local Difference newsletter features short articles on our local food partners, and where you can buy the freshest and best local foods in northwest Michigan. Keep your eyes open for deals and discount coupons too.

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Key takeaways from the recent National Farm to Cafeteria Conference

by Jen Schaap | Dec 30, 2025 | Farm to School, Food & Farming, Food Access

ABOVE: Photo courtesy of the National Farm to School Network. Momentum!By Christina Barkel, Food Equity SpecialistMore momentum is surging through farm to school work than ever before. At the recent National Farm to Cafeteria Conference—the 10th annual—success...

What does an equitable farm bill mean for Michigan’s rural farmers?

by Amanda Brezzell | Dec 26, 2025 | Farmer Support, Food & Farming, Food Access

ABOVE: Caitlin McSweeney-Steffes, farmer at Danu Hof Farm—a good farm bill is essential to sustaining her family and their farm. Photo courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation. A Farm Dream Just north of Mancelona, Michigan, along the US131 corridor sits the...

What does an equitable farm bill mean for Michigan’s farmers?

by Amanda Brezzell | Dec 19, 2025 | Equity, Farmer Support, Food & Farming

ABOVE: Leisa Eckerle, The Eckerle Farm. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Ticker. I sat on the front porch of my home and watched as the first signs of autumn made themselves known. While the leaves gently floated off of the trees around me, I listened as Leisa Eckerle...

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