Food


Michigan Is the Top Producer of Asparagus in the US. Find It in Local Grocery Stores Now.

And, here are a few tips to make sure your asparagus are local, fresh, and delicious.

Mackinac Island Fudge: A Guide to 7 Shops With the Most Mouth-Watering Treats

Want to eat a pound of fudge for dinner? We won’t blame you. See which shop best tickles your fancy.

The Wet Burrito Is a Culinary Staple. Of Course It Came From a Michigan Kitchen.

The wet burrito is a Michigan mystery drizzled in red chile sauce.

Michigan’s Best-Kept Secret: Indulge in 8 Black-Owned Michigan Restaurants for a Soulful Experience

Michigan has some of the best soul food this side of the Mason-Dixon line.

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Rural Advocates Want to Take on Monopoly Power and Help Family Farmers

Participants of the 2023 Rural Policy Action Summit spoke about how to expand resources for those in rural communities, among other topics.

SSpeaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., holds an event to mark 100 days of the Republican majority in the House, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, April 17, 2023. McCarthy is hurtling toward one of the most consequential weeks of the new House Republican majority as he labors to pass a partisan package that would raise the nation's debt limit by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep cuts that some in his own party oppose. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
House GOP Passes Bill That Would Take Food and Healthcare From Michigan Families

An estimated 464,000 Michiganders could lose access to Medicaid health insurance, 366,000 residents would lose access to food assistance, and Michigan veterans would lose 187,700 doctors visits for issues like mental health and substance disorder treatment under the bill.

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4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention to the Farm Bill

The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.