Food

Woodbridge Dairy protects environment, practices principled farming

Submitted 08-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

John and Karin Uebbing utilize organic methods and effective waste-runoff system to produce grass fed beef, pork and poultry. Their meat is available at the Fulton Street Farmers Market.

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Foraging Grand Rapids: Purslane

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Purslane is free, edible, healthy and available right now here in West Michigan.

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Is there local food in your smoothie?

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks to Jennifer Polman, owner of SIP Organic Juice Bar, about local food in smoothies.

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In Season: August 17, 2013

Submitted 08-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

As the summer heats up, Michigan's produce does too- Peppers, Tomatoes and Melons will accompany the warmer temps this week!

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100% Homegrown program at Fulton Street Farmers Market celebrates 100% Farmer

Submitted 08-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Founded in 2010, the "100% Homegrown" program is the first to certify and recognize farmers that sell only what they grow themselves.

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Shop Seasonally: serving up spice with peppers and onions

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

If your summer dinners are lacking spice, it won't be for long. Sweet and spicy peppers are now in season, as well as several varieties of onions and leeks.

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Fulton Street Farmers Market pays homage to tradition and progress

Submitted 08-09-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Fulton Street Farmers Market is home to history, tradition and new additions in the 2013 season. The Rapidian sat down with local historian and food hub consultant for the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems to learn more.

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