ANN ARBOR – You've heard it all before: buying local supports the local economy, creates jobs, helps the environment, and saves energy. But have you thought about the impact that buying and eating ...

Where you buy your food matters. It matters for your health – locally grown food is more nutrient dense, and far less likely to be treated with chemical pesticides, herbicides, or ripeners. It matters ...

Eating local is important for several reasons, benefiting individuals, communities and the environment: Eating local is a way to improve personal health, strengthen communities and reduce ...

Maryam Ahmed is a Napa-based entrepreneur and CEO of Maryam + Company, a certified B Corporation that translates vision into strategy and experience, often through food, wine, and place. Below, she ...

In response to Editorial Page Editor Jack Zaleski's Feb. 19 column, "Organic is fine, but not very practical," he makes claims that eating sustainably and locally would be impossible in our area. Well ...

An allergist and a honey expert weigh in on this seasonal conundrum. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD Experts and research agree that local honey isn’t effective for alleviating seasonal ...

Twice a month on “The Four” we will be exploring Eat Local, a series created in partnership with MyNorth/Traverse Northern Michigan Magazine and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. With the ...