Supplier Spotlight! Fundraise with Fire Grounds Coffee Company
The idea for Fire Grounds Coffee Company was sparked by first responder Paul Clarke who had become a little fed up with the low quality coffee they were served at the fire station. Many other first responders were in agreement, so he started working on the company during deployment in Iraq in 2018. It was…
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Mum’s the Fundraiser
Chrysanthemums are beautiful flowers that are easy to grow and care for, making them ideal for fundraising. As many of us are staying home, we could all use a splash of color to brighten up our days and maybe that of a passing neighbor’s. They’re a fall flower, November’s birth flower, and the colors they…
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Michigan student sells over $2,000 dollars’ worth of healthy, local products
Raising money with FarmRaiser is fun, easy, and helps support your local food system–just ask one of our FarmRaiser champions, Lucy!
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Fresh, Local Food: It’s closer than you think!
Want to explore your local farms and farmers’ markets but aren’t sure where to start? Let FarmRaiser help.
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The Magic of Honey- a Favorite FarmRaiser Product
If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man. –Albert Einstein
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Cherries Make a Great Summer Treat!
As many locavores might agree, living the seasons by what is seasonally available makes for a lot of excitement when the harvest of certain produce arrives. With cherries comes the knowledge that the heart of summer has arrived and plenty of pit spitting at the beach! Cherries have a short growing season with the peak of it falling at the height of summer.
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Tips for a Delicious Healthy Local 4th of July!
The 4th of July is a time to gather friends and family in celebration of our national history, enjoy the sun, and share food with your community. Holiday foods can often be heavy and rely on pre-made products, so we’ve created this short guide to help you build a healthier, locally focused meal!
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5 Reasons to Love your Local Farmers Market
Doing a portion of your shopping at your local Farmers Market is an easy and enjoyable way to insure that you are eating with the seasons and supporting your local economy.
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Go Local This Holiday Season
Personally, this week before Christmas always seems to be the time when I finally start rushing around to buy gifts for those special people in my life. The options for holiday gifts are seemingly endless, so we thought you might appreciate this ultimate last minute local gift guide! We have a full week until Christmas arrives, and plenty of opportunity to buy some local gifts!
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We’re Thrilled To Announce Our New Michigan Vendors!
After a busy fall season at FarmRaiser, we are so happy to be turning the spotlight over to some of our wonderful new vendors in the great state of Michigan! From Traverse City to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Michigan is brimming with unique, innovative local food growers and producers. Check out some of the great new vendors we have been working with this year!
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