Buying Local in Fall: Beyond the Cider Mill

Most Michigan people have made their annual pilgrimage to either their favorite cider mill or pumpkin patch. Tis the season, right? What most people don’t realize is that it is meat season as well. Now is the best time to stock the freezer with locally grown beef, pork, late-season broiler chicken, and that soon to be devoured treat of turkey. I highly recommend contacting the numerous Michigan farmers who participate in responsible and sustainable practices such as smaller, grass-fed only herds and flocks. You will enjoy a higher quality product, free of hormones and steroids and at less than retail prices. Also, we encourage you to explore the many late season vegetables that are of plenty such as squash varieties, potatoes, brussel sprouts, nuts, and apples. Buying local stimulates our state economy and opens a direct relationship with the hard-working men and women who hold true to the art of growing nourishing food. Do your research first, as not all farms are equal.

Buying Local: The Series

We have begun writing a multi-part series handling questions often asked by Michigan residents. We will demonstrate to you how you can buy local, receive a premium product but above all-save money! Further, we will discuss the economic, environmental, and social impact that buying local has on our state. This series will provide insight directly from farmers, economists, and retailers. Look for the first installment to arrive in November.

Notable MiMM Changes

We have launched our newsletter again after a hiatus to get it all together. Expect the newsletter to regularly arrive in the middle and at the end of each month. If your friends have signed up for it but are not receiving it, remind them to look in their SPAM folder and add us to their Safe Senders or Contacts list. Also, we have changed the MEMBERSHIP page to make it easier for new guests to sign up. We take your suggestions and put them into action. Premium business members can expect to see an expansion in their membership with the forthcoming addition of the MiMM Marketplace to display their products.

Welcome New Premium Business Members

Please welcome and support the following new Premium business members:

Tale-Gator Distributors: TGD make a product called “The Talegator.” The Talegator is an after-market seating product designed for tail gates on the Ford F-150 series truck. It is made and distributed from their headquarters in Detroit, MI. Read more about this innovative product at their website: http://www.thetalegator.com

Ryba’s Fudge: Ryba’s is most commonly known for incredible fudge at their summer home on Mackinaw Island. Enjoy that delicious treat year round as they continue to produce those heavenly confections at their winter home in Fraser, MI. Visit their website: http://www.ryba.com

Randy’s Granola: Enjoy hand-made granola varieties from their magical kitchen in Hart, MI. Order online, buy from a growing list of retail stores, or visit them in Shed 2 at Detroit’s Eastern Market on Saturdays. Visit their website: http://www.randysgranola.com