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Saturday is ‘Meat-Out’ Day

If you haven’t heard already, Gov. Granholm has declared Saturday, March 20 as Michigan Meat-Out day, encouraging people to abstain from meat thus promoting a healthier lifestyle. I should say, as I write this on Wednesday night, that this date is still set and she hasn’t completely rescinded her proclamation (even the Senate voted in [...]

MSU Organic Farm Announces their Spring Tours

If you’d like to see a small working farm in the Lansing area, the organic farm invites you to come and take a stroll. Of course these events will be most helpful for those who have green thumbs or are wanting to grow a garden. So mark those calendars and register early!

2010 MSU Student Organic [...]

Thanksgiving Market!

Meridian Township Farmers Market is having a special Thanksgiving market on Wednesday, November 25, from 10-2pm

We’ll be there with lots of goodies including:

leeks
carrots
spinach
swiss chard
arugula
kale
squash
much much more!

There will also be lots of other fabulous vendors there, including:
The Butterfly Bush: dried flower and centerpieces
Hanniwald Lamb: lamb and dogtreats
45th Parallel Pickling Co.: lots of wonderful pickled items
Stone Cloud [...]

CADL Green Events

Many local libraries in the capital area are cooking up some interesting sessions. If you have time see if you can check them out!

Cooking with Organic Foods *
Learn the health benefits of eating organic foods from Elizabeth Lewin of Foods for Living, plus enjoy samples of delicious vegetarian dishes.
HOLT-DELHI
Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 pm

Cooking with [...]

Meridian Township Market Event for Am. Cancer Society

This Saturday, August 22, the Meridian Township Farmers Market will be having Grilled Sweet Corn donated by Andy “T”. Cost is a suggested donation of $1 per ear and all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Our goal is to start serving the corn around 9am and go until it is gone! Hope [...]

Organic Farming Opportunity at MSU

“Amazing Organic Farming Job Opportunity
MSU Student Organic Farm – Production Manager Position Announcement

The Michigan State University Student Organic Farm (SOF) is seeking a full time Production Manager for its 10 acre certified organic year-round teaching farm. The candidate must be positive, hard working, energetic and enjoy working collaboratively with students, instructors and faculty.  Additionally, the [...]

East Lansing Farmers Market

Come join us at the East Lansing Farmers Market this Sunday from 10-3!

There will be music, kids’ events, the veggie valet service and of course local food.

We’re in Valley Court Park (where the CSA distribution is hosted), just behind the Biggby’s and Crunchy’s bar off from Grand River- just west of the Grand River-Michigan [...]