Local Food Resources

Readings Supporting Eating Local Organics

• Books and Films Related to Community, Food and Agriculture.  This is a searchable database that focuses on recent, introductory, and non-fiction works.
• “My Top Ten Reasons for Eating Local” by John Ikerd is a great article giving insight to eating local.
• “Organic vs. Local; Which is the Healthier Choice?” by Karen Lehaman and Julie Ristau asks what do consumers need, organic, local, or both?
• “Real Food for a Change” by Wayne Roberts, Rod MacRae, and Lori Stahlbrand. Make sure to check out their 12 ways to eat smarter.
• Localvores support your community.

• Maple Creek Farms page for the Top 10 Reasons to Buy Local.
• Lansing Area Localvores provides resources for the Lansing, MI area.
• Michigan Farmers’ Market Association (MIFMA) has a complete list of all farmer markets in Michigan.
• Buying Local- Approved Food Sources for Food Establishments. This guide provides information on providing safe locally produced products such as produce, meat and eggs to food establishments. Food establishments include restaurants, schools, grocery and convenience stores, institutions, etc.
• Local Harvest check out this site to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.