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Table of Contents 3 Local Food, It’s Not Just a ZIP Code
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About Taste the Local Difference (TLD)
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The May Farm
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)
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Local Food & Farms of Grand Traverse County
Organic Farming in Northwest Michigan
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Local Food & Farms of Leelanau County
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Farmers Markets Tom’s Food Markets Run With Local Food
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Northwest Michigan Wines
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Local Food & Farms of Benzie, Manistee, Wexford & Missaukee Counties
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Local Food & Farms of Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim & Kalkaska Counties
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TLD Selects
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TLD Sponsors, Partners, and Licensees
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Beer, Cider, Mead, Li uor Business as sual Full-Transparency Farming
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Center for Resilient Communities. Groundworkcenter.org Groundwork Center is: Hans Voss - Executive Director Jim Lively - Program Director Amy MacKay - Development Director Cindy Rebman - Accountant James Bruckbauer - Transportation Policy Diane Conners - Food & Farming Senior Policy Specialist Jim Dulzo - Clean Energy Senior Policy Specialist Shauna Treter - Program Development Specialist James Russell - Communications Manager Amy Schneider - Administrative Coordinator Taste the Local Difference® is: Bill Palladino - Project Director Tricia Phelps - Project Coordinator The TLD Guide to Local Food is published by Taste the Local Difference® C/O The Groundwork Center 148 E. Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684 Phone: (231)941-6584 Email: guide@localdifference.org www.localdifference.org Cover photo taken at Idyll Farms, Northport, Michigan. Featuring Stephanie Gallego, sous chef from The Franklin Restaurant in Traverse City, and Will Manty, farm manager of Idyll Farms. Basket provided by Cali’s in Traverse City. Layout & Design: MyNorth Media Map Design: Flight Path Creative
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Taste the Local Difference® is a social enterprise of the Groundwork
Local Food, It’s Not Just A Zip Code! This magazine is our 12th annual food and farm guide for northwest Lower Michigan. ince , Taste the Local Difference® has been serving the farms, farmers, and food businesses in this region with a variety of support services. The stories, articles, maps, and listings in this guide represent some of the hundreds of relationships we’ve built and sustained over the years. The guide is our way of presenting the best that northern Michigan’s local food community has to offer. De ning the importance of local food is more than ust about assigning a ip code. It is about the trust gained by knowing the people involved in growing and producing our food. It’s not enough to say, I trust the food because it comes from ity . We must be able to go a step further and understand the relationship every grower has with the land. We must know what each processor is putting into a ar of am. We must know that the owner of the grocery store where we shop is committed to the community where we live. We should trust that these people will tell us the truth about how they treat their soils, or the origin of a product’s ingredients and that they will do so freely. This transparency allows us as consumers to take a leap of faith. It allows us to understand the true value of the product we’re about to buy. It helps us connect the dots from the farm to the table by drawing a clear and unbroken line. Taste the Local Difference® creates ongoing relationships that encourage this truth, trust, and transparency. All of the farms, processors, and businesses represented by the TLD brand have signed our pledge to consumers. It’s our way of making that leap of faith less of a challenge. ou can learn more at localdifference.org and throughout this edition of the TLD uide. We’re thrilled to be your resource for local food and farms in northwest Michigan and we hope you’ll use the TLD brand to nd local food you know you can trust.
Gary L. Howe, Tricia Phelps, Anne Morningstar, Cherry Capital Foods, Erin O'Malley, Chelsea Bay Dennis, Bluestem Farm, Sharron May
By Tricia Phelps - TLD Project Coordinator Northwest Michigan
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STATE OF THE ART DISTRIBUTION
CHERRY CAPITAL FOODS
Cherry Capital Foods, based in Traverse City, is an invaluable partner to Taste the Local Difference. As an aggregator and distributor of Michigan-made products, they provide a strong and vital link between food producers and consumers. Their work is a critical component to the success of the local food movement in the state.
PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION
INFORMATION IN YOUR POCKET
In order to differentiate local products from others on store shelves, Taste the Local Difference® has created a diverse library of marketing materials. When you see the familiar orange logo, you’ll know that product was made or grown nearby.
The maps and listings featured in the following pages only touch the surface of all the information TLD collects about the food system in northwest Michigan. The detailed and searchable online database is available via our website or by using our smartphone app.
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About Taste the local difference (TLD)
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Taste the Local Difference® is Michigan’s local food marketing agency. It is a social enterprise of the roundwork enter for esilient ommunities, based in Traverse ity. We are proponents of the Michigan ood ood harter and are signatories to their resolution seeking to have of all food sold in Michigan come from Michigan farms and food businesses by . www.michiganfood.org ur ob is simply to sell more locally grown and processed food in the regions we represent. We accomplish this with speciali ed marketing solutions for armers pecialty food producers everage producers Wholesale distributors and food brokers etail stores estaurants Institutions ur on-farm and in-store marketing solutions include a library of printed materials used by our partners to differentiate their goods from commodity-scale products where consumers shop for food. We also provide a robust system for consumers to learn about and differentiate local food wherever they shop. We produce printed local food guides like this maga ine and also offer a searchable online database through our website and our TLD smartphone apps. ur full-service marketing agency provides advice, consulting services, training, e pertise, and the power of cooperative advertising. These products and services are available at down-to-earth prices for our partners. armers get a basic level of support for free. We also provide valuable information services to nonpro t partners and the community with our research and data gathering e pertise. All of this is driven by our passion to create vibrant communities through strong local food and farming economies. ind out more on our website, www.localdifference.org.
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THE MAY FARM Twenty years ago farmers markets were few and far between, and the growing demand for high-quality food that exists today was just a small seed. Sharron and Paul May travelled all over the region in order to access nutritious farm-fresh food. These high quality products were hard to come by, so The May’s decided to manage goats and layer chickens on their 8-acre homestead in order to raise their growing family on good food.
Sharron and Paul frequently attended the Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference and meetings of the Northwest Michigan Food & Farming Network. Both of which brought along many opportunities to meet people in the local food community and national leaders like Joel Salatin. After an inspiring 3-day intensive on Joel’s farm and a design course in Midwest Permaculture, The May Farm started to take on a new shape, or rather move back toward its natural form.
SHARRON MAY
“We walked outside, observed the land and asked the land what it wanted to be instead of imposing our business ideas upon the land,” said Sharron. They decided to use 24 acres of degenerated land just a mile and a half from home as a commercial operation. Today they raise herds of grass-fed beef and lamb along with pastured poultry sold through pre-season CSA shares, and all the while
they focus on growing healthy, more fertile soil. The May Farm builds healthy soil through rotational grazing, which has a regenerative effect rather than an extractive effect on the land. As the animals eat the native plants, the plant compensates by shedding any extra roots and making topsoil. As the grazer moves the animals on to a new location, the organic matter that has developed makes the land more spongy and helps it to retain water, regrow herbs and grasses, and improve the overall health of the soil.
Everything done on the farm is based on the needs of the land, including the size of the herd. It’s a delicate balancing act to improve the pasture and build up fertility while growing the business, but Sharron and Paul aren’t in a hurry. Instead they are patient and use this holistic model to improve the health of the land, the animals, the business and the community. At the May Farm the cycle begins with fertile grasses grown from sunlight. Animals are raised on these pasture grasses, and nutritious animal proteins bring health to people in the community. “We’re taking in the sunshine by way of the land,” says Paul, “turning sunlight into beef and lamb” By Tricia Phelps
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For 20 years, the Michigan Land Use Institute has worked to protect the environment, strengthen the economy, and build community. Now, as we reect on all that we have achieved and look to the future, we are making a major change to build a broader base of support and to deliver more results for the people and places of Michigan. We are changing our name to the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities.
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Strong Roots The Michigan Land Use Institute was founded in 1995 as a citizen-based organization that emphasizes careful research, first-rate journalism, and community organizing to advance solutions to some of Michigan’s most pressing economic and environmental issues. What started with a big vision from a small but committed group of people in northwest Michigan grew into an influential organization with a respected voice and an inspiring track record of results.
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Core Values Since the beginning, MLUI has been rooted in a strong set of core values that continues to guide us today as the Groundwork Center: Integrity – We are passionate advocates who base our positions on facts and embrace honesty and civility at all times; Inclusivity – We forge diverse and unconventional partnerships to bring breadth and strength to our mission; Results – Our solutions-oriented approach achieves tangible outcomes. “MLUI has consistently proven itself to be a pragmatic, well-informed advocate for the idea that economic strength is closely tied to land, water, and quality of life. Its work over the next generation is steadily unfolding with impressive results.” Keith Schneider, MLUI Founder. urrently enior ditor and hief orrespondent, ircle of lue
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Two Decades of Results Our Taste the Local Difference® marketing campaign has strengthened the local food movement by connecting consumers with more than 700 farms, restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers. Thousands of kids are eating healthier, local lunches thanks to our farm to school efforts; in 2014 alone, three districts spent nearly $85,000 on local fruits and vegetables. We defeated a highway bypass proposal in Traverse City and led the way in replacing it with a regional planning process that engaged 15,000 people. We pushed policymakers to increase transit funding and create new policies that require the state to work with local communities when designing roads. We helped keep Great Lakes beaches open to the public by ling an important brief with the Michigan upreme ourt. We launched a statewide campaign to end the threat to the Great Lakes from two 62-year-old oil pipelines in the Mackinac Straits. ur journalism and organi ing helped Michigan stop building new coal power plants and embrace clean, jobs-producing renewable energy. ur energy ef ciency program helped more than 00 homeowners in raverse ity save thousands in heating costs and lower carbon emissions. We led a campaign that improved citizen oversight and environmental regulations of oil and gas development in Michigan. We helped create two climate action groups (one local, one statewide) that brought busloads of people to national climate rallies, and we’re actively pushing for leadership in Lansing.
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We’ve always seen our efforts as laying the groundwork for a better future. After two decades, we’ve learned that it takes both urgency and patience to achieve lasting results and systemic change. For example, we launched our farm to school program 10 years ago in one elementary school in Traverse City. Today our program serves eight northern Michigan districts, thousands of kids are eating healthy local food, and schools are an important new market for growers. As we look forward to the next 20 years, we are dedicated to that same kind of commitment—to laying the groundwork—for innovative local solutions that can serve as models for all of Michigan.
Resilience is about developing durable communities to thrive over the long haul. From a clean environment, to local jobs, to a culture of civic engagement—there are indeed many elements that make up a resilient community. We focus on food, transportation, and energy because, taken together, they offer huge opportunities to enefit people, the en ironment, and the economy. Expanded transportation choices, for example, help families get around with one fewer car; saving them money, reducing emissions, and promoting healthier options like walking and biking. Energy efficiency initiatives create jobs and cut home energy bills and carbon emissions. A strong local food system keeps money local, promotes health, and preserves farmland.
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Local Results, Statewide Models We focus our work in northwest Michigan because the region’s spirit of social innovation and culture of collaboration make it the perfect place to advance our programs and demonstrate models of resilience. People have a special passion for this place and we are proud to call it home. We are equally passionate—and very optimistic—about what’s possible for the state of Michigan. Our goal is to achieve on-the-ground results in northwest Michigan and leverage them to support other communities and improvements to state policy.
We Depend on You Our strength comes from people. All that we have accomplished—every single one of our achievements—could not have happened without both the support of the thousands who rallied behind our mission, and the close collaboration with dozens of partner organizations. We are truly grateful for this incredible generosity, and inspired by the prospect of strengthening our connection with existing members, recruiting new members, and forging new partnerships.
Become a Member Today We invite you to be a part of this important work by joining or renewing your annual membership today. For more information call us at 231.941.6584 or visit us online at:
“I’ve been an active supporter from the beginning because the staff and Board understand that Michigan’s economy depends on a clean environment and strong communities. Michigan needs their voice.”
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When food comes straight from the farm to the table, there is a really enjoyable connection made between you and the farmer who raised your food. What better way to strengthen that connection than supporting local agriculture and investing in the farm that grows your food. The makings of a CSA involve an upfront investment by the consumer to help offset a farm’s costs, like seeds, heating greenhouses, and labor. The investment comes with the promise of healthy, delicious farm-fresh products. CSA’s operate in different ways depending on the farm. Sometimes there is a weekly pick-up where CSA members receive a heaping box filled with a pre-selected collection of fresh food. Other CSAs work on a debit and credit system, where you can take home only what you need and deduct the price from your balance. CSA’s might include a variety of produce and eggs, or value-added items like syrup and bread. It might even be a fractional share of livestock to put away in the freezer or a bouquet of flowers each week to place on the kitchen table. The CSA fee structure varies from farm to farm, so you’ll have to contact each farm directly to see which you prefer. Here is a list of the CSAs in our region. You can look them up on localdifference.org to view their profiles, learn more about their farming practices, and contact them directly. For an updated list of CSAs and more information about each, visit localdifference.org
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Grow Benzie is a community farmstead offering visitors a place to learn, shop and taste the local experience of our region’s agriculture. Through October, Grow Benzie’s Farmer’s Market is open Monday afternoons, 3:00-7:00pm, offering a wide selection of fresh produce, wines, cheeses and sweets. Cooking and food preserving classes are offered in Grow Benzie’s new state-of-the-art incubator kitchen and hands-on gardening workshops utilize the 5,000 sqft of gardening space on the property including flower and herb gardens, three greenhouses and a community garden space.
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Blue Moon Over Benzie, July 31 at Grow Benzie Annual dinner featuring celebrity chefs & live music
Bayou on the Bay, August 29 in Frankfort Blues & Zydeco festival w/ local food demonstrations
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY Grand Traverse County’s rolling hills overlook inland lakes and miles
percent of the total land area. The region’s first permanent settlement
of Lake Michigan shoreline. “Grand Traverse” is derived from the
was made on what’s known today as the Old Mission Peninsula,
French phrase for “long crossing,” due to its location along the bay
one of northwest Michigan’s best-known wine regions. Some of
by the same name. The county is a major tourist destination known
the region’s first Riesling grapes, for which the area is known, were
for its abundant recreational activities, natural beauty and diverse
planted here more than 40 years ago. The county is also home
agriculture—farmland in Grand Traverse County makes up about 18
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Gallagher Centennial Farm 231-218-0771 gallagherfarms.com 5904 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Hall Farms 231-946-2985 8118 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
Island View Vineyard 231-223-4642 12467 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Jacob’s Farm & Corn Maze 231-632-6293 jacobscornmaze.com 7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Olds Brothers Maple Syrup 231-263-5683 11499 Blackman Rd, Kingsley, MI 49649
Oleson’s Buffalo Farms 231-947-6510 olesonsfoods.com Kyselka Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
River Valley Farms & Meats 231-313-0413 5507 Walton Rd, Kingsley, MI 49649
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Buchan’s Blueberry Hill 231-223-4846 buchansblueberryhill.com 1472 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
The Village Farmers Market 231-941-1900 thevillagetc.com 830 Cottageview Dr, Ste 1011, Traverse City, MI 49684
Wagon Wheel Farm 231-267-5942 6584 Bates Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Zenner Farms 231-263-5339 1896 Clous Rd, Kingsley, MI 49649
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Rare Bird Brewpub 231-943-2053 rarebirdbrewpub.com 229 Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Northern Natural Winery & Cider House 231-943-1078 northernnaturalwinery.com 324 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Acoustic Draft Mead 231-275-2041 drinkacoustic.com 119 N Maple, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Apache Trout Grill 231-947-7079 apachetroutgrill.com 13671 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Bistro Fou Fou 231-421-6583 bistrofoufou.com 118 Cass St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Harbor 22 231-922-2114 harbor22.com 12719 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Harvest Restaurant 231-486-6037 roamingharvest.com 113 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Lake Street CafÉ 231-947-0191 oryana.coop/lake-street-cafe 260 E 10th St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Little Bohemia 231-946-6925 lilbo.com 540 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Morsels Espresso + Edibles 231-421-1353 morselsbakery.com 321 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Pangea’s Pizza 231-946-9800 pangeaspizza.com 135 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Poppycock’s 231-941-7632 poppycockstc.com 128 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Red Ginger 231-944-1733 eatatginger.com 237 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
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The Little Fleet 231-943-1116 thelittlefleet.co 448 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
The Red Mesa Grill TC 231-938-2773 magnumhospitality.com 1544 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI 49686
Trattoria Stella 231-929-8989 stellatc.com 1200 W 11th St, Traverse City, MI 49684
The Remedy Cafe
231-421-8967 facebook.com/traversecityremedy 221 Garland St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Spanglish 231-943-1453 spanglishtc@live.com 1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
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The Cook’s House 231-946-8700 thecookshouse.net 115 Wellington St, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Burritt’s Fresh Markets 231-946-3300 burrittsmarket.com 509 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Eaton B Goode 877-533-9240 eatonbgoode.com 1331 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Edson Farms 231-941-5221 edsonfarms.com 835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Oleson’s Food Store - TC Plaza East 231-941-9000 olesonsfoods.com 1100 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Oleson’s Food Store - TC Plaza West #607 231-947-6510 olesonsfoods.com 3860 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Oryana Natural Foods Market 231-947-0191 oryana.coop 260 E 10th St, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Tom’s Food Market - Acme 231-938-2400 toms-foodmarkets.com 6353 US 31 N, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Tom’s Food Market - East Bay 231-947-7175 toms-foodmarkets.com 738 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Tom’s Food Market - West Bay 231-947-7290 toms-foodmarkets.com 13940 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Evergreen Market 231-342-3994 milocalfood.com 8066 US 31 N, Williamsburg, Michigan 49690
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Cherry Republic - Traverse City 231-932-9205 cherryrepublic.com 154 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Cherry Stop 231-929-3990 cherrystop.com 1153 Hastings St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Goodwill Industries Farm to Freezer 231-944-0678 goodwillnmi.org/freezer 2889 Aero Park Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Grand Traverse Culinary Oils 231-590-2180 gtculinaryoils.com 2780 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
Great Lakes Potato Chips 231-944-4049 greatlakespotatochips.com 6806 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Higher Grounds Trading Company 231-922-9009 highergroundstrading.com 806 Red Dr Suite 150, Traverse City, MI 49684
Natural Northern Foods, LLC 231-360-3131 naturalnorthernfoods.com 5805 Sunset View Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Naturally Nutty Foods, Inc. 231-944-3684 naturallynutty.com 3656 Lone Lookout Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Nature’s Treats, llc 231-922-2353 naturestreats.net 13414 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Pressmeister Oils 773-710-1538 pressmeister-oils.com 2819 Cass Rd E-5, Traverse City, MI 49686
Shoreline Fruit, LLC 231-941-4336 #107 shorelinefruit.com 10850 E Traverse Hwy, Ste 4460, Traverse City, MI 49684
Cherry Bay Orchards 231-941-4336 #107 shorelinefruit.com 10850 E Traverse Hwy, Ste 4460, Traverse City, MI 49684
Northwoods Soda 231-267-5853 northwoodssoda.com 5450 Broomhead Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
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Bowers Harbor Vineyards 231-223-7615 bowersharbor.com 2896 Bowers Harbor Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Chateau Chantal 800-969-4009 chateauchantal.com 15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Hawthorne Vineyards 231-929-4206 hawthornevineyards.com 1000 Camino Maria Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
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grand traverse tours Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tours 231-947-7433 grandtraversetours.com
231-995-0500 leftfootcharley.com 806 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
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More Local Food & Farming Partners Chaney Farm and Market
Holmestead Farm
Saskatoon MI Farm and Nursery
Aerie Restaurant
Four Co Farmers Market
Hoxsie's Farm Market
Schichtel Nursery and Vineyard
Frenchies Famous
Interlochen Farmers Market
Interwater Farms
SEEDS Educational Farm
Grand Traverse Pie Co. - Downtown
Kingsley Farmers Market
McManus Southview Orchards
Shangri-La Too
Grand Traverse Pie Co. - West Front TC
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market
Moomer's Farm Creamery
Spring Hill Farm and Vineyard
Fustini’s Downtown TC
Springfield Recreation Area Farmers Market
Morganic Farm
Spring Hollow Farm
Old Hundredth Farm
Boss Mouse Cheese
Ocanas Farm
The Rehmann Farm
Bratschi Orchards
Pahl Farms
Walnut Lane Farm
Cherry Center Farm Market
Peak Season CSA
Warren Orchards-Between the Bays
Croft Chestnuts
Petal Pushers Greenhouse
Werp Farms
Engle Ridge Farm
Potter Road Raspberries
Youker Farm Market
Green Wolf Farm
Rennie Orchards
Ona Mission
Groleau's Farm Market
Robbins Farm Market
Pine Hill Village Gardens
Hilbert's Honey Bees
Rolling Meadows Farms
The Saskatoon Berry Patch
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LEELANAU COUNTY Leelanau County is known for its 100 miles of shoreline 33 inland
along with several other counties in northwest Michigan, is ideally
lakes, five islands, thousands of acres of farmland, quaint little
suited for fruit production—tart cherries, in particular—due to its
towns, and beautiful sunsets. Leelanau, meaning “Delight of Life,”
climate and soil. The county also sits close to the 45th parallel,
is bordered on three sides by Lake Michigan and is commonly
a longitude known for growing prestigious grape varietals. There
called “The County” by locals. It’s home to the Sleeping Bear
are currently 25 wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula, and the
Dunes National Lakeshore, voted “The Most Beautiful Place in
region is becoming well known as a wine tasting destination.
America” by Good Morning America in 2011. Leelanau County,
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9 Bean Rows 231-271-1175 9beanrows.com 5441 N Overlook Rd, Northport, MI 49670
Bakker’s Acres 231-271-3673 2677 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Bardenhagen Farm 231-271-3199 bardenhagenfarms.com 7881 E Pertner Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Black Star Farms 231-944-1250 blackstarfarms.com 10844 Revold Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Delight of Life Farm 231-218-0869 3762 S Center Hwy, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Gallagher’s Farm Market 231-947-1689 gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com 7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
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La Casa Verde Produce 231-228-2186 8202 S Schomberg Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
Leelanau Piedmontese Beef 231-228-5166 leelanaupiedmontesebeef.com Novotny at Kovarik, Northport, MI 49670
Light of Day Organic Tea 231-228-7234 lightofdayorganics.com 3502 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Maple Achers Farm 231-642-1624 naturallygrown.org/producers/3304 11411 S Maple City Rd, Maple City, MI 49664
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Perbellus Flower Farm 231-714-7327 perbellusfl werfarm.blogspot.com 13435 S Cedar Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
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Provemont Hydrofarms 231-256-9110 1530 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Spruce Hill Farm 231-645-0453 sprucehillfarm.us 310 W Valley Rd, Maple City, MI 49664
VerSnyder Orchards 231-866-0469 versnydersfruit.com 1524 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
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Tandem Ciders 231-271-0050 tandemciders.com 2055 N Setterbo Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
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Anderson’s Glen Arbor Market 231-334-3149 andersonsiga.com 6545 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
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Tom’s Food Market - Northport 231-386-5721 toms-foodmarkets.com 105 Nagonaba St, Northport, MI 49670
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Art’s Tavern 231-326-5275 artsglenarbor.com 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Good Harbor Grill 231-334-3555 glenarborwest.com 6584 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49630
Hearth & Vine Restaurant 231-944-1297 blackstarfarms.com 10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
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La Becasse 231-334-3944 restaurantlabecasse.com 9001 S Dunns Farm Rd, Maple City, MI 49664
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Cherry Republic 800-206-6949 6026 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate 231-326-3030 grocersdaughter.com 12020 S Leelanau Hwy, Empire, MI 49630
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The Redheads cafe 231-256-7720 redheadsinc.com 202 W Main Street, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Just Good Chocolate 231-342-9381 justgoodchocolate.com PO Box 254, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Sisson’s Main Street Specialties 231-256-9201 sissonsmainstreet.net 203 N Main St, Leland, MI 49654
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45 North Vineyard & Winery 231-271-1188 fortyfivenorth.co 8580 E Horn Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery 231-228-4800 bellago.com 6530 S Lake Shore Dr, Cedar, MI 49621
Blustone Vineyards 231-256-0146 blustonevineyards.com 780 N Sylt Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
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231-271-2344 marthasleelanautable.com 413 N St. Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
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Brengman Brothers at Crain Hill Vineyard 231-946-2764 brengmanbrothers.com 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
L. Mawby 231-271-3522 lmawby.com 4519 S Elm Valley Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
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231-944-1250 blackstarfarms.com 10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
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More Local Food & Farming Partners Alpers Berry Farm
Cross Farms Saskatoons
Leelanau Lavender Breezes
Sleeping Bear Orchards
Bardenhagen Berries
Empire Farmers Market
Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugar Bush
Sonny's Farm
Bare Knuckle Farm LLC
Epicure Catering
Leland Farmers Market
StonyďŹ eld Acres
Big Belly Farm
Field of Flowers Farm
Loma Farm
Suttons Bay Farmers Market
Birch Point Farm
Glen Arbor Farmers Market
Meadowlark Farm
Sweeter Song Farm
Breeze Hill Greenhouse
Good Harbor Farm
New Mission Organics
TLC Hydroponics
Brownwood Farms
Great Lakes Ranch
Northport Farmers Market
Valentine Tree Farm
Bufka Brothers Farm
Healing Tree Farm
Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick
Wests Windy Acres Farm
Bunny Hop Ranch
Hillside Homestead
Omena Organics
Empire Orchard & Hops Farm
Cedar Sol Hydro Farm
Hubbell Farm
Woodland Herb Farm
Realeyes Homestead
Cherry Beach Orchards
Idyll Farms
Plant Masters of Suttons Bay
Clean Plate Farm
Kilcherman’s Christmas Cove Farm
Popp Farm
Cottonwood Springs Farm
Lake Leelanau Farmers Market
Second Spring Farm
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Our region, often called the Napa of the Midwest, produces award-winning wines to please even the most discerning of oenophiles. Many nestled within sight of Lake Michigan, the vineyards and wineries here provide spectacular scenery along with lasting impressions on the tong e. o ill nd wineries along the entire coastline of Lake Michigan. We believe o ll nd the e t right here “under the bridge.�
2 Lads Winery 16985 Smokey Hollow Rd. Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan 49686 231-223-7722 45 North Vineyard & Winery 8580 E Horn Rd Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653 231-271-1188 Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery 6530 S. Lake Shore Dr. Cedar, Michigan 49621 231-228-4800
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Blustone Vineyards 780 N. Sylt Road PO Box 292 Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653 231-256-0146
Bowers Harbor Vineyards 2896 Bowers Harbor Rd Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan 49686 231-223-7615
Boathouse Vineyards 115 N. St. Mary's St Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653 231-256-7115
Brengman Brothers at Crain Hill Vineyard 9720 South Center Highway Traverse City, Michigan 49684 231-946-2764
Boskydel Vineyard 7501 E. Otto Rd Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653 231-256-7272
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery 3309 Blue Water Rd. Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan 49686 231-223-9303
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Harbor Springs Vineyard and Winery 5581 S. Lakeshore Drive Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 231-526-3276
Raftshol Vineyards 1865 N. West Bayshore Dr. Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-271-5650
Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard & Winery 5048 S. West Bay Shore Dr. Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-271-8888
Hawthorne Vineyards 1000 Camino Maria Dr Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan 49686 231-929-4206
Shady Lane Cellars 9580 Shady Lane Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-947-8865
Chateau Fontaine 2290 S. French Rd. Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653 231-256-0000
L. Mawby 4519 S. Elm Valley Rd. Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-271-3522
Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery 11087 E. Silver Leaf Rd. Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-271-3111
Chateau Grand Traverse Winery 12239 Center Road Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan 49686 (231) 223-7355
Laurentide Winery 56 S. French Rd Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653 231-994-2147
St. Ambrose Cellars 841 South Pioneer Road Beulah, Michigan 49617 231-383-4262
Cherry Republic 6026 S. Lake St Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636 231-334-3150
Leelanau Wine Cellars 5019 W Bay Shore Drive Omena, Michigan 49674 231-386-5201
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery 10343 E. Hilltop Rd. Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-271-5553
Left Foot Charley 806 Red Drive Traverse City, Michigan 49684 231-995-0500
TASTES of Black Star Farms 800 Cottageview Dr The Mercato Traverse City, Michigan 49684 231-944-1349
Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery 8370 Lakeview Rd Alanson, Michigan 49706 231-881-6582
Longview Winery 8697 Good Harbor Rd. Cedar, Michigan 49682 231-228-2880
Douglas Valley Winery 5375 Douglas Valley Dr. Manistee, Michigan 49660 231-887-3333
Mackinaw Trail Winery 3423 US Highway 131 Petoskey, Michigan 49770 231-487-1910
French Valley Vineyards Tasting Room 117 N. St. Joseph St. Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-620-0207
Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery 4454 Atkins Rd Petoskey, Michigan 49770 231-487-9058
Gill's Pier Vineyard and Winery, Inc. 5620 North Manitou Trail Northport, Michigan 49670 231-256-7003
Peninsula Cellars 11480 Center Rd. Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan 49686 231-933-9787
Good Harbor Vineyards 34 S. Manitou Trail Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653 231-256-7165
Pleasantview Winery 6769 Pleasantview Road Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 231-526-8100
Good Neighbor Organic Farm & Winery 9825 Engles Road Northport, Michigan 49670 231-386-5636
Pond Hill Farm 5581 S. Lakeshore Drive Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 231-526-3276
Verterra Winery 103 E. River St. Leland, Michigan 49654 231-256-2115 Villa Mari Vineyards 4595 Murray Road Traverse City, Michigan 49686 231-947-7368 Willow Vineyards 10702 E. Hilltop Rd. Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-271-4810
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BENZIE, MANISTEE WEXFORD & MISSAUKEE COUNTIES Benzie, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford counties represent
Missaukee County produces the largest acreage of Christmas
the southern and western-most edges of what we consider
trees in Michigan, with Wexford and Manistee counties
northwest Michigan. Together, they account for almost half of the
among Michigan’s top 10 for tree production, as well. Benzie
farmland in the entire region, with approximately 204,787 acres
County earns its place as one of the states top 10 tart cherry
dedicated to agriculture. The farmland varies from commodity
producers. The region is well known for its forests and rivers,
farms and small-scale farming, to livestock and wooded farmland.
and attracts tourists and vacationers throughout the year.
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Laman Farm
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Norconk Farm
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Putney’s Blueberries and Peaches 231-352-4809 4286 Raymond Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Brown’s Poplar Ridge Orchards 231-889-3513 11317 Erdman Rd, Onekama, MI 49675
The May Farm 231-352-5210 themayfarm.com 904 Adams Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
North Star Organics 231-352-4865 northstarorganics.com 1139 Forrester Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Elberto’s Taqueria 231-352-9460 619 M-22, Elberta, MI 49628
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Quartz Farm 231-645-2390 10702 W 16 Rd, Mesick, MI 49668
3rd Day Farm 231-884-8285 3rddayfarm.com 3234 S La Chance Rd, Lake City, MI 49651
B&B Farms 616-204-0085 canolaoilproducts.com 9775 Haskell Lake Rd, Marion, MI 49665
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Shiloh’s Garden 231-477-5961 10227 Coates Highway, Brethren, MI 49619
The Crystal Lake Catering Company 231-383-5156 crystallakecatering.com 619 M-22, Elberta, MI 49628
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St. Ambrose Cellars 231-383-4262 stambrosecellars.com 841 South Pioneer Rd, Beulah, MI 49617
Thistle Pub & Grille
Oliver Art Center
231-378-2000 crystalmountain.com 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, MI 49683
Culinary Arts Classes 231-352-4151 oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
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Honor Family Market 231-325-3360 10625 Main St, Honor, MI 49640
Market Basket 231-882-5041 187 N Michigan Ave, Beulah, MI 49617
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Port City Smokehouse 231-352-9192 portcitysmokehouse.com 1000 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Marvin’s Garden Spot 231-275-3227 marvinsgardenspot.com 18345 US 31, Interlochen, MI 49643
Oleson’s Food Store - Manistee 231-723-9903 160 Memorial Dr, Manistee, MI 49660
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Food For Thought 231-326-5444 foodforthought.net 10704 Oviatt Rd, Honor, MI 49640
Esch Road 231-326-5444 eschroad.com 10704 Oviatt Rd, Honor, MI 49640
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Wee Bee Jammin’ 231-510-9500 weebeejammin.com 8925 Norconk Rd, Bear Lake, MI 49614
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More Local Food & Farming Partners Aral Peak Farms
PKS Heirloom Tomatoes
Sievert Maple Syrup
Dutchman Tree Farms, LLC
Champion Hill Farm
Platte River Gardens
Urka Strawberry Farms
Earthwork Farm
Creation Farm
Rice Centennial Farm
Ware Farm
End Road Farm
Crystal Farmers Market
Sleeping Bear Farms
Cadillac Farmers Market
Halsey's Old Iron Farm
Earth Turtle Farm
Wallin Emu Ranch
Family Thyme Farm
Lake City Farmers Market
Echo Bend
Apple Valley Orchards
Harrietta Hills Trout Farm
Loney's Alpaca Junction
Eden Hill Nursery
Bear Lake Farmers Market
Luft's Nursery
Maple Leaf Farms
Elberta Farmers Market
Brown's Orchard
Manton Area Farmers Market
Nature's Acres
Evans Brothers Fruit Company
Calvin Lutz Farms
Manton Mill Farmers Market
S&S Lamb, LLC
Frankfort Farmers Market
Grossnickle Farms, LLC
Misty Ridge Greenhouse
Dalys Orchard Co.
Greystone Gardens
Happy Hen House
Monroe Achers Farm Co. LLC
Country Winds Farm, Goat Share, & Creamery
Honor Farmers & Flea-Market
Loving Dove Farm
Olds Farm
Llama Meadows Farm
Manistee Farmers Market
Pine Crest Dairy and Beef
Maple Ridge Orchards
Myers Beefalo Farm
Benson Corners Farm & Greenhouse
Narrow Gauge Farm
Onekama Farmers Market
Baker's Green Acres
North Star Organics
Pleasanton Valley Greenhouses, Inc.
Dorothy's Iris Garden
Want to know more? Get details on these food & farming partners at localdifference.org
GOOD FOOD. MILES BETTER. Knowing where your food comes from is easier than ever. Just look for the TLD label on the shelves of your favorite grocer. The mileage chart will tell you how close you are to the source of your food.
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EMMET, CHARLEVOIX ANTRIM & KALKASKA COUNTIES Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, and Kalkaska counties are well known
countryside to bustling downtowns filled with locals and tourists.
for their all-season sports and recreation activities. Rich with lakeside
Together, the four counties are home to 167,331 acres of farmland.
resorts and steeped in the settlement history of Michigan—Ernest
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Hemingway is known to have spent time here! These counties
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Petoskey Farmers Market 231-347-4150 petoskeychamber.com 401 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770
Boyne City Farmers Market 231-330-2704 boynecityfarmersmarket.com 207 N Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712
Coveyou Scenic Farm Market 231-347-0011 coveyouscenicfarm.com 4160 US 131 S, Petoskey, MI 49770
Maple River Farm 231-539-0900 mapleriverfarm.com 1689 N Pleasantview, Pellston, MI 49769
Bargy Farms 231-264-5190 2946 US 31 S, Kewadin, MI 49648
Big Medicine Ranch bigmedicineranch.com 7610 Farrell Rd, Ellsworth, MI 49729
Duerksen Turkey Farm 231-587-8267 duerksenturkeyfarm.com 7214 S M 66 Highway, Mancelona, MI 49659
Farmer White’s 231-632-1500 farmerwhites.com 11373 US 31, Williamsburg, MI 49690
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Friske Orchards Farm Market 231-599-2604 friske.com 10743 US 31 N Atwood, Ellsworth, MI 49729
Grand Traverse Industries Truck Garden 231-922-4886 grandtraverseindustries.com 408 N Danforth, Mancelona, MI 49659
Guntzviller’s Berry and Vegetable Farm 231-264-9575 11122 US 31 S, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Mark Morrison Farms 231-883-3280 11575 Elk Lake Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Providence Organic Farm & CSA 231-350-6420 providenceorganicfarm.com 5691 N M 88, Central Lake, MI 49622
Raven’s Roost Farm 231-350-6448 2398 Vandermark Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615
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Darnit Char’s Icelandic Wool-N-Sheep Farm 231-886-0989 darnitchars.com 2421 Tyler Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Shetler Family Dairy 231-258-8216 shetlermilk.com 5436 Tyler Rd SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646
SunRazed Farm 231-879-4351 sunrazedfarm.com 7557 West Sharon, Fife Lake, MI 49633
Shooks Farm 231-649-6789 shooksfarm.com 5883 Shooks Rd, Central Lake, MI 49622
Pond Hill Farm 231-526-3276 pondhill.com 5581 S Lakeshore Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Lost Lake Farm 231-709-7203 lostlakefarm.com 3429 Darke Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Rodger’s Grass Fed Beef 231-633-0664 buylocalbeef.blogspot.com 9240 Cemetery Rd, Alden, MI 49612 localdifference.org
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Julienne Tomatoes
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Northern Crepes Creperie 231-526-0276 primitiveimages.com 1129 N Lake Shore Dr, Good Hart, MI 49737
Palette Bistro 213-348-3321 palettebistropetoskey.com 321 Bay St, Petoskey, MI 49770
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The Depot Club & Restaurant 231-242-4233 depotclubhs.com 111 W Bay St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
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The Rowe Inn 231-588-7351 roweinn.com 6303 East Jordan Rd, Ellsworth, MI 49729
Whitecaps Grille and Spirits
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Short’s Brewing 231-498-2300 shortsbrewing.com 121 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI 49615
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Grain Train Natural Food Market 231-347-4914 graintrain.coop 220 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770
Oleson’s Food Store - Petoskey 231-439-9911 olesonsfoods.com 2000 N US 31, Petoskey, MI 49770
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Grain Train Market - Boyne City 231-459-4522 graintrain.coop 104 S Park St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Friske Orchards Farm Market 231-599-2604 friske.com 10743 US 31 N Atwood, Ellsworth, MI 49729
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Cherry Republic Store - Charlevoix 231-437-3600 cherryrepublic.com 221 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI 49620
Sweet Blossom Honey 231-548-5145 sweetblossomhoney.com 9084 Parke Rd, Alanson, MI 49706
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Harwood Heritage Gold Maple Syrup Products 231-547-2038 harwoodgold.com 61 Parsons Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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More Local Food & Farming Partners American Spoon
Two Acre Farm
Rosenthal Orchards
Royal Farms
Bear Creek Organic Farm
Vanloozen Family Farm
Spirit of Walloon
Verdant Ground
Bill's Farm Market
Best Farm
Frog Hollow Farm
Bellaire Blooms
Blackbird Gardens
Charlevoix Farmers Market
Altonen Orchards
Pine Hill Nursery & Landscaping
Bliss Farmers Market
Charlevoix Moon Vineyard
Biehl's Circle B Turkey Ranch
Red Fox Gardens
Bliss Gardens Farm & Community Kitchen Country Apple Farm Market
Bluestem Farm
Russ-Stick Acres
Chard Ranch
Currey Farms Pure Maple Syrup
Bolt's Farm
D-N-M Beef Depot
Cradle Knoll Farm
Dhaseleer Farm
Circle Herb Farm
Jenkin's Potato Farm
Fustini's Petoskey
East Jordan Farmers Market
Coleman Centennial Farm
Nad's Nursery
Grand Traverse Pie Co. - Petoskey
Elvyn Lea Lodge
Conant's Maplehurst Farms
Nev 'R Done Farm Village of Kalkaska Farmers' Market
Half Moon Acres
Golden Hop Farm
Ellsworth Farmers Market
Harbor Springs Farmers Market
Green Leaf Farms
Kastanu Farm
Kei-Ju Farm
Johnecheck Sweet Corn Farm
King Orchards
Local Eats Delivery
Jordan Valley Trout Pond & Hughes Farm
Kitchen Farms, Inc.
North Wind Gardens
Kiteley Farms
Mancelona Farmers Market
The Pumpkin Barn at Sturgeon Bay Farm
Lakeside Farm
Out of the Woods Farm
Resort Gardens
Lavender Hill Farms
Ricksgers Ranch
Scheel Family Farm & Flour Mill
Matchett Sheep Farm
Rocky Top Farms
Want to know more? Get details on these food & farming partners at localdifference.org
CONNECT WITH MORE FARMS ONLINE Taste the Local Difference速 provides instant access to a complete database of regional farms through our website. Find a farm, learn about their growing practices, where you can buy their products, and more at localdifference.org
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Inhabitect Green Roof TLD Garden Sheds These cool garden sheds are designed just for TLD by our partners at Inhabitect. This company is on the cutting edge of design innovation for green roofs of all kinds and they’re located right here in northern Michigan. Hiding all your garden gear has never been so conscientious or chic.
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Traverse Gourmet
Michigan’s seasons, its people, and its food all make this region a great place to visit and a great place to live. There are so many amazing, oneof-a-kind food artisans in Michigan and Traverse Gourmet puts them all in one place: the TLD Gift Bag. This special collection represents the best the region has to offer your palate.
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Perennial Harvest Rain Barrels Take a used food-grade plastic barrel, save it from the land ll, and add some extra details to give it a whole new life. That’s what Perennial Harvest does. These handsome rain barrels help you collect water from the sky and use it in your garden. Be awesome, and cooler than your neighbor.
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Michigan’s Heirloom Tomatoes High Five Threads
For more information on how to buy these and other local products visit our online store, www.localdifference.org/store
Michigan is also home to some amazing writers. Jena Van Wagner has published a new book featuring stories and photographs of growers, back-yard gardeners, chefs and others making use of the iconic heirloom tomato. Look for the book on store-shelves, or go to the TLD online store to be the rst to get your hands on a copy.
High Five Threads takes the upbeat and active sensibilities of northern Michigan and shows them off with their cool take on low-impact fashion. “Always have a Michigan map on hand to bring you home.” This Michigan Roots shirt design perfectly represents the work of Taste the Local Difference®.
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Higher Grounds Trading Company roasts organic, fair trade, coffee in Traverse City, MI. The TLD Blend is a robust, rich roast with sweet caramel tones, roasted with a blend of two varieties from Mexico. Your purchase of our TLD Blend helps Higher Grounds accomplish their mission and ours.
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Higher Grounds Trading ♥
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800 Cottageview Dr. at Silver Dr., Downtown Traverse City www.thevillagetc.com The Minervini Group: 231-941-1900
High Quality Award Winning USDA Inspected Smoked Meats and Processing. Fresh Cuts Daily. Beef, Pork, Poultry and more. Packaged the way you like it! Full Service Produce Department. Enjoy Seasonal produce from local growers such as Apples, Peaches, Sweet Corn, Squash, Melons and More!
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TLD Nonprofit and Business Partners These organizations and businesses are an integral part
3rd Day Farm Anderson’s IGA Bakker’s Acres B&B Farms Boyne City Farmers Market Buchan’s Blueberry Hill Burritt’s Fresh Market Cherry Capital Foods Coveyou Scenic Farm Market Eaton B Goode Evergreen Market Farmer White’s Flynn Orchards Friske Orchards Farm Market Gallaghers Farm Market Grain Train Natural Foods Grand Traverse Culinary Oils Grand Traverse Industries Truck Garden Guntzvillers Berry and Vegetable Farm Laman Farm Leelanau Piedmontese Beef North Star Organics Oleson’s Food Stores Olds Brothers Maple Syrup Oryana Natural Foods Market Providence Organic Farm River Valley Farms and Meats Shooks Family Farms Tom’s Food Markets VerSnyder's Fruit
America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Charlevoix County Community Foundation Edible Grande Traverse Magazine Fair Food Network Goodwill’s Farm to Freezer Program Grand Traverse Foodshed Alliance (Food Innovation Hub) Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Grand Traverse Conservation District Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities Grow Benzie Institute for Sustainable Living, Art, and Natural Design (ISLAND) Lakes to Land Initiative Local Food Alliance of Northern Michigan Leelanau Conservancy Michigan Farm Bureau Michigan Farmers Market Association Michigan Good Food Charter MSU Center for Regional Food Systems National Cherry Festival Networks Northwest North Central Michigan College Northwest Michigan Food and Farming Network Council of Michigan Foundations Olsen, Bzdok and Howard, attorneys (Kate Redman) Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Revision Legal (John DiGiacomo) Rotary Charities of Traverse City Think Local First – Ann Arbor Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Washtenaw County O ce of Community and Economic Development Traverse City Film Festival Bay Area Recycling for Charities Northwestern Michigan College
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There is a huge growth in craft brewing happening across the nation right now. Whether you’re interested in beer, cider, mead, liquor, or even soft drinks, northwest Michigan has you covered. Acoustic Mead Taproom 119 N Maple Traverse City, MI 49684 231-883-2012
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Beards Brewery 207 A Howard St Petoskey, Michigan 49770 231-753-2221 Beggars Brewery (Not Open To Public) 4177 Village Park Drive, Suite C Traverse City, Michigan 49685 Bravo Zulu Brewing 6060 US 31 North Williamsburg, Michigan 49690 231-943-1459 Brewery Terra Firma 2951 Hartman Road Traverse City, Michigan 49685 231-929-1600 Brewery Ferment 511 S Union Street Traverse City, MI 49684 231-735-8113 The Filling Station 642 Railroad Place Traverse City, MI 49686 231-946-8168 Good Neighbor Organic Farm & Winery 9825 Engles Road Northport, Michigan 49670 231-386.5636 Harbor Springs Vineyard and Winery 5581 S. Lakeshore Drive Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 231-526-3276 Hop Lot Brewing Co. 658 S West-Bay Shore Dr Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-866-4445
Jolly Pumpkin Brewery and Distillery 13512 Peninsula Drive Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City, Michigan 49686 231-223-4333
Stormcloud Brewing Company 303 Main Street Frankfort, Michigan 49635 231-352-0118
Mackinaw Brewing 161 East Front Street Traverse City, Michigan 49684
The Filling Station Microbrewery 642 Railroad Place Traverse City, Michigan 49686 231-633-3700
Mackinaw Trail Winery and Brewery 3423 US HWY 131 Petoskey, MI 49770 231-487-1910
Workshop Brewery 221 Garland Street Traverse City, Michigan 49684 231-421-8977
New Mission Organics 5790 N. Omena Rise Omena, Michigan 49674 (616) 403-6880 North Peak 400 West Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684 231-941-7325 Northport Brewing 112 W Nagonaba St Box 32 Northport, MI 49670 231-386-1101 Petoskey Brewing 1844 M-119 Harbor-Petoskey Road Petoskey, Michigan 49770 231-753-2057 Rare Bird Brew Pub 229 Lake Avenue Traverse City, Michigan 49684 231.943.2053 Right Brain Brewery 225 East 16th Street Traverse City, Michigan 49684 231-944-1239
DISTILLERIES Northern Latitudes Distillery 112 E. Philip St. Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653 231-256-2700 Grand Traverse Distillery 781 Industrial Circle, Suite 5 Traverse City, Michigan 49686 231-947-8635 Black Star Farms 10844 Revold Road Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682 231-944-1250 Traverse City Whiskey Co. 201 E Fourteenth Street Traverse City, MI 49684 231-922-8292
For more information on these local libations visit localdifference.org/breweries-etc
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'Business as usual full-transparency farming' If you travel just three and a half miles from downtown Petoskey to a beautiful seventy- ve acre property off Atkins road, you’ll nd yourself among the hives and hoophouses that make up Bear Creek Organic Farm. The expanding third-season farm is owned and operated by a talented artist and a savvy businessman. Anne Morningstar and Brian Bates have a myriad of interests and strengths outside of these two categories, but when it comes to their farm, the perfect union of great design and clear business sense is undeniable. The concept of full-transparency pervades every aspect of their work and continues to build support within the community as Anne and Brian navigate farming in Northern Michigan and compete with produce from out-of-state. Full transparency farming is a concept that we coined as we were rst dreaming up our farm, says Brian. It’s a concept that would help to keep our vision clear and guide our relationship with our customers. To Bear Creek Organic Farm, transparency means full disclosure. It’s an intangible bene t customers receive when they buy products from Anne and Brian’s farm instead of products from an anonymous farm in California. They share their mistakes as well as their accomplishments, open the door to anyone who is interested in visiting, and educate those who are eager to learn along the way. The farm is a lot like a hands-on learning facility, says Anne, It’s for the community to use to learn, and it’s also an operating business. Their commitment to education is clear. Anne has spent time teaching at North Central Michigan College and at a few of the local high schools. The farm has even hosted multiple eld trips, and supplied hoophouse space to grow biology projects. This year, plans include building a classroom on the farm to welcome even more of these opportunities and expand the farm’s reach. There’s such a need to create a space for learning on the farm for adults, kids, and everyone in between, re ects Anne. We can’t promise to have all the answers, but we promise to share everything we know and to help create a space for learning and sharing amongst our community.
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ct quality of produ The business of farming is critical to all the work Brian and Anne are doing. The success they’ve seen comes from a lot of hard work, through thoughtful branding, quality products, and convenience for the consumer. “Quality is the blood that pumps through the farm,” says Brian, “quality of life and quality of product.” Brian and Anne don’t expect people to buy their products just because they’re local. They want customers to taste the avor, notice the uality, and not have to go out of their way to get it. That’s the reason they accept credit cards at the farmers market and invest in recyclable packaging for retail stores; they want to make the experience of buying local as easily accessible as possible.
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“We have to do well in order to do good,” reminds Brian, “and we attribute a lot of our success to Petoskey. Businesses in town are appreciative of what we do, and people are nding us because they’re looking. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, supportive, and energetic.”
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Full-transparency farming is a concept that only local producers can provide. Its value lies in the close personal relationships with customers and the ripple effect of building that trust within the community. Bear Creek Organic Farm puts thoughtful relationships and quality product rst, while weaving in a true desire to learn and share with others. by Tricia Phelps
Buy Local Year Round
Many locally produced items are available all year long in Northwestern Michigan, including: Eggs Milk Cheese Ice Cream Yogurt Butter Meat Fish Dried Fruit Frozen Fruit & Veggies Jams Sauces Salsas Hot Sauces
Breads Baked Goods Granola Honey Maple Syrup Chocolates Vinegars Herbal Teas Juice Cider Wine Beer Distilled Spirits Pickled Vegetables
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European Style Cafe
Featuring entrees with local farm-fresh ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with our fine pastries, espresso bar, wine, beer & cocktails.
Dinner Prix Fixe Special 5:00-6:00 pm $17 The Red House in Downtown Suttons Bay 231.271.2344 • marthasleelanautable.com
Lodging • Farm Dinners Suttons Bay • 231.271.1131 hillsidehomestead.com
104 W. Main Street, Lake Leelanau 231-994-2400 • www.bellafortunarestaurant.com
Sisson’s Main Street Specialties
Coffee • Pastries • Sandwiches • Soups • Salads Entrees • Cookies • Desserts • Gifts • Specialty Foods 203 N. Main Street, Leland Michigan 231.256.9201 • sissonsmainstreet.net
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Organic Farming in Northwest Michigan
rganic farming is de ned in large part by what organic farmers don’t do. rganic farmers don’t use synthetic fertili ers, pesticides, or herbicides. rganic farmers don’t use hormones, antibiotics, or genetically modi ed organisms M s . These substances are th century innovations meant to resolve speci c agricultural problems, but each one has its own negative long-term impact on health or the environment. eyond what organic farmers don’t do, the term organic is also a legal description. rganic farmers submit to outside review and annual inspection to ensure their practices, records of seeds and soil amendments, and elds align with the de nitions set forth by the ational rganic rogram .
Bear Creek Organic Farm Bluestem Farm Brown’s Orchard Calvin Lutz Farm Coveyou Scenic Farm Market
ot everyone understands, however, that the protocol governing organic farming also sets forth a group of positive, holistic practices that promote ecological balance, soil conservation, and biodiversity. y valuing these processes, organic farmers help advance the values of healthy soil, healthy plants, and healthy human beings. The local farms listed below are committed to organic practices and have a selection of products that have been veri ed by a DA-certifying agent. By Mary Brower of Bluestem Farm
Good Neighbor Organic Farm Green Wolf Farm Light of Day Organic Tea Farm Maple River Farm
Meadowlark Farm New Mission Organics North Star Organics North Wind Gardens Omena Organics
Providence Organic Farm Second Spring Farm Sweeter Song Farm Ware Farm
Find the most up-to-date listings of organic farms by using our online searchable database or our smartphone app. www.localdifference.org
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Lake Leelanau Farmers Market Leland Farmers Market Mancelona Farmers Market Manistee Farmers Market Manton Area Farmers Market Manton Mill Farmers Market Northport Farmers Market Onekama Farmers Market Petoskey Farmers Market Spring eld Recreation Area Farmers Market Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market Suttons Bay Farmers Market
Bear Lake Farmers Market Bliss Farmers Market Boyne City Farmers Market Cadillac Farmers Market Charlevoix Farmers Market Crystal Farmers Market East Jordan Farmers Market Elberta Farmers Market Elk Rapids Farmers Market Ellsworth Farmers Market Empire Farmers Market The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Farmers Market Four Co Farmers Market Frankfort Farmers Market Glen Arbor Farmers Market Grow Benzie Farmers Market Harbor Springs Farmers Market Honor Farmers & Flea Market Interlochen Farmers Market Kalkaska Farmers Market Kingsley Farmers Market Lake City Farmers Market
ON-FARM MARKETS Many farms have public markets located on their property, offering products from their own hands and those of others. Bill’s Farm Market Chaney Farm and Market Cherry Bend Farm Market Country Apple Farm Market Coveyou Scenic Farm Market Friske Orchards Farm Market Gallagher’s Farm Market Ho ie’s Farm Market Marvin’s Garden Spot Youker Farm Market Farmer White's Learn more about these northern Michigan farmers markets on the TLD website: localdifference.org/farmers-markets
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Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are the visible lifeblood of a community’s food system. Each market is boisterous and brightly colored, nestled into the Main Streets of northwest Michigan communities. One day a week, or sometimes more, during the growing season they bring together farmers, producers, and consumers in convivial surroundings to share the bounty of a place. Some are even open year-round. There is no better place to literally Taste the Local Difference®.
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Tom’s Food Markets Run With Local Food Tom’s Food Markets believes in unleashing the pent-up demand for local food. To address this, they are leading the most energetic in-store local food marketing campaign the region has ever seen. The assumption is this: If locally grown and locally made products are branded in an engaging, informative, and cohesive way, customers will choose local. Enter Taste the ocal ifference and it local ood ar eting tool . The idea was tested in one of Tom’s stores in 2014. Now, the model can be seen in all six of Tom’s stores and other tore aro nd the region. hi i a cr cial r t te to ard dramatically expanding the local food economy. For Christy Kuhnke, the president of Tom’s Food Markets, it comes down to a value proposition—and she has condence that her c to er are read to go local. iven the o ort nit to co are e thin the ill nd val e in the local rod ct he aid. hat in ight i ilt on ve generations in the grocery business.
Christy’s great-great-grandfather raised cattle in Leelanau County. His wife butchered the meat, and they distributed it by horse and buggy in the summer, and by sleigh in the winter. Her great-grandfather opened Deering’s Market in Empire, and her grandfather, Tom Deering, opened Deering’s Market in Traverse City in 1946. Much of the food on the shelves was local because back then grocers gathered what they could from farms and businesses nearby. Christy’s father, Dan Deering, led the development of the six Tom’s Food Markets that exist today and her sister, Jane, is a corporate director. hi a il tor i a de ning narrative or o r region hard-working families, relying on the bounty of the land to build the economy, steadily enhancing the character of our community. And it’s a history that gives our region real strength and momentum to grow our local food economy in the future.
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FOOD SYSTEM CHANGE REQUIRES ACTION Ten Cents A Meal
When it comes to school lunches, a dime can mean the difference between canned peaches or fresh, juicy ones for students. And because of a new program called 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms, it also means at least $200,000 for the local food and farm economy. In fall 2013, the Michigan Land Use Institute (now Groundwork Center) and Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District launched 10 Cents a Meal, an approximately two-year pilot project designed to determine what happens when school food service programs receive nancial support to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables. Policy makers and healthy food advocates statewide are watching the results. Schools typically have only about 20 to 30 cents a meal to spend on fruits and vegetables. The 10 Cent program provides an extra dime per meal to buy local produce up to three times a week in fall, twice a week in winter and once a week in spring. We launched at three districts initially: the Traverse City, Suttons Bay and Glen Lake public schools. The 10 Cent fund reimbursed
them , . the rst year. As re uired by the program, the districts matched those funds penny per penny — and then some. Overall, the three districts spent $84,621.14 on local fruits and veggies. 10 Cents a Meal is based on one of the 25 recommendations of the Michigan Good Food Charter, a vision for building Michigan’s food and farm economy and improving access to healthy, Michigan-grown food. At least 11 states have passed or considered legislation for programs like 10 Cents. During the pilot project, we will explore opportunities for sustainability. The business sector has been a strong supporter. Cherry Republic provided a major grant to help us launch. Cherry Capital Foods, Oryana Natural Foods Market and Epicure Catering provided early support. ire y estaurant still donates for every dessert it sells. Perennial Harvest is providing proceeds from T-shirt sales. The Utopia Foundation accepts donations for the fund. Donate or nd more information at www.groundworkcenter.org. By Diane Conners, Groundwork Center
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The Food & Farming Network
The Northwest Michigan Food & Farming Network represents the core of community activity working toward a monumental goal. In 2010 the Network signed on to the Michigan Good Food Charter and adopted as its goal that “By 2020, the region’s food and farming systems are more resilient and provide at least 20 percent of our region’s food.” The organization is made up of community volunteers stretching across ten counties in northwest Lower Michigan. The Network provides a collaborative environment in which people share ideas, gain support, and take action. To see the full scope of the Network’s projects and to download its annual report, visit www.foodandfarmingnetwork.org. By Bill Palladino
The Double Up Food Bucks Program (DUFB) provides lowincome families with greater access to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables while generating increased revenues for regional farmers. Developed by the Fair Food Network in ,D started out in ve Detroit-area farmers markets and has grown to more than 150 locations across Michigan. Participants using SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps) receive matching funds through DUFB by making purchases at participating sites. The additional dollars are an incentive to purchase healthier foods and boost the local economy. They can only be spent on fresh, regionally grown produce. In April of this year, the Fair Food Network received $5.1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided by the new Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant program. This funding will be matched with private dollars for a total of nearly $10.4 million that will grow the presence of the DUFB program in farmers markets and grocery stores throughout Michigan. Find the growing list of northwest Michigan Farmers Markets that accept specialty payment options including DUFB by visiting our website www.localdifference.org By Tricia Phelps “Double Up Food Bucks is an innovative and replicable program that is making a real difference for low-income and urban residents. By increasing the opportunity to eat fresh, nutritious produce, Double Up is supporting healthy families and healthy communities across Michigan.” Dr. Phillip Knight, Executive Director, Food Bank Council of Michigan
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We’d love to have you join us for a memorable dining experience in the fields of Kiteley’s Farm, Where guests savor course after course of just from the earth food. Break bread and raise a glass with the farmers, friends and guests who make up Charlevoix’s community.
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