News & Views
Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Bill McKibben, one of the world's leading experts on climate change, recently paid a visit to Traverse City to galvanize action to reduce carbon emissions as part of his new global movement 350.org. He shared his vision of what the world would look like after we get past our dependency on cheap fossil fuels, and it looked pretty darn attractive. Part of the solution is to eat local foods, and I've included some of the highlights here. It's well worth listening to the speech in its entirety, which Michigan Land Use Institute recently put online.
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Monday, Sep. 08, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
This fall North Central Michigan College in Petoskey tackles three pressing issues in its Food, Fuel, Climate lecture series.
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Wednesday, Sep. 03, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Chef Eric Patterson blogs about his thought process in preparing items he gets from the farmer's market. It's the subject of a class he and Jen Blakeslee will be teaching at the Epicurean Classic.
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Monday, Sep. 01, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
In addition to the wealth of food and wine classes and two public receptions at the 2008 Traverse Epicurean Classic, a selection of classes and a gourmet dinner will focus on the vast world of beer.
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Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Check out Press Food Editor Jaye Beeler's article on MLive.com, Traverse City Epicurean Classic a star-studded event.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
In this essay, Gary Paul Nabhan, founder of Renewing America's Food Traditions, recounts the birth of a native Michigan apple, the Shiawassee Beauty. In so doing, he urges us not only to get reacquainted with historic fruits that might be tucked away in an abandoned orchard nearby, but to restore them too. Find out what you can do!
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Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Graceland Fruit Inc. and its signature line of infused dried cherries will be featured in the new television series, How'd That Get On My Plate? scheduled to air August 25 at 8:30 ET on the Food Network.
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Thursday, Aug. 07, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Great article in the Traverse City Business News about Cherry Capital Foods. Since Eric Hahn started the business 15 months ago, sales have gone up 800 percent. And what's good for his business is good for the farmers participating. Since working with Cherry Capital Foods, five farmers have had to expand their growing operations. Currently, more than 150 area farmers sell their produce directly to Cherry Capital Foods, which then delivers the goods to businesses throughout Northern Michigan, as well as Detroit, Chicago and Grand Rapids. Nice to know more businesses are serving fresh local foods to their customers. It's a win-win for all concerned.
Tuesday, Aug. 05, 2008
Posted by PattyMLUI
Sign on to national "Eat the View" campaign for next president to plant the White House lawn to food!
Monday, Jul. 21, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Noted author and the "godfather of global warming awareness," Bill McKibben is coming to Traverse City on September 7 for a Rally for Local Solutions to Global Warming.
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Monday, Jul. 21, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
A bit beleaguered in recent years, the Cherry Festival flexed its muscle this year, showing that the event is a sustainable and vital force for the Traverse City economy. The festival drew record crowds this year, with the help of near-perfect weather, the Blue Angels and the 4th of July Friday kick-off. And local businesses report higher, if not record, sales during the week.
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Thursday, Jul. 03, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
The Leelanau County Planning Commission recently recommended approval of an amendment to Bingham Township's zoning ordinance to make it easier for agricultural property owners to practice agritourism to attract visitors. The language expands the definition of agriculture to encourage activities previously not covered. The commission suggested the language was too narrowly focused on wineries and fruit growing operations, and suggested expanding it to include other agricultural businesses such as those that brew beer, make hard cider and grow flowers. Next up? The Bingham Township Board will consider adoption of the amendment at its next meeting on July 21.
Wednesday, Jul. 02, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Just a reminder that the Sara Hardy Farmers Market will relocate during the Cherry Festival from its regular location in downtown Traverse City, across from Clinch Park. It'll move to the barns behind the Grand Traverse Commons from 8 a.m. to noon on July 5, 9 and 12. Follow the signs from the corner of Division and 11th streets.
Monday, Jun. 30, 2008
Posted by PattyMLUI
One of Michigan's best economic opportunities is growing all around us: Local food from local farms. Check out a recent Antrim County farm tour and some statewide thinking that came out of it here.
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