Community Resources

 

A common facet of the current food system is secrecy. Where a company's food comes from, how it's prepared, and how much it costs for ingredients is usually kept from the customer. We believe this is motivated by a vague, false notion of competition that weakens instead of enhances food security. The Local Foods List is a great way to get an introduction to where we source from, and the links below can put you in contact with some of the businesses in Michigan that are part of the slow food movement.

 

American Spoon

American Spoon has locations in Petoskey, Traverse City, Harbor Springs, and Charlevoix. They produce a variety of fruit butters, mixes, and jams; mostly made from Michigan-grown fruits.

Blissfest

The Blissfest is an annual "folk and roots" festival held north of Harbor Springs, MI. It also doubles as a showcase for local foods and musical talent. Blackbird Gardens will be in attendence this year, so look for our food tent!

Crooked Tree Breadworks

Crooked Tree is a bakery in Petoskey, and they make a wide variety of scones, bread, and granola. Breadworks is available in many local businesses, such as the Grain Train

Food For Thought

Food For Thought sells gormet canned goods, from salsa to jams, made organically. The Honor, MI based company's products can be found in co-ops and grocery stores across the state.

 

Grain Train Food Cooperative

The Grain Train is member-owed food cooperative in downtown Petsokey. They sell a lot of local produce and are very vegetarian and vegan friendly

Growing Hope

Growing Hope is a Ann Arbor based organization committed to helping people improve their lives and communities by infusing gardening into their daily routines.

Higher Grounds Coffee Company

Higher Grounds is a coffee company that sources from fair trade sources in southeastern Mexico, often support the indigenous Zapatista farmers.

Leelanau Cultured Veggies

This Leelanau based farm produces "enzyme-rich cultured veggies", ranging from Sauerkraut to Kim Chee. They also sell them at farmer's markets

By The Light of Day Organic Teas

Light of Day Organics is a phone-order fair trade and organic supplier, supporting domestic farmers and ethical purchasing the world over. Artisan tea are produced with premium ingredients in original combinations.

Slow Food International

Slow Food is the champion of supporting good, clean and fair food. They host conferences, raise funds and awareness about food issues.

Up North Foodies

Up North Foodies is a recently launched blog detailing local food news and agri-tourism.