Northwest Michigan
Food & Dining

Growing Stupidity: Will MSU Extension Be Shuttered?4821

Autumn in Michigan: Something for Everyone4813

Very Cherre - Michigan grown cherry juice4807

NPR explores Michigan's Upper Peninsula4806

Giant Pumpkins (and a big old Michigan pumpkin slideshow)4803

Inaugural Detroit Beer Week Announced, Oct 16 – 24, 20094799

Michigan Goes Nationwide with Art & Wine4800

Oktoberfest, Lansing - October 9 & 104366

Michigan apples, not only delicious but prized4798

Growing Stupidity: Will MSU Extension Be Shuttered?
Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry says that it looks as if Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will veto funding for agricultural extension programs. Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station system and MSU extension are providing the research, development, and education for Michiganâ€™s emerging green economy as well as our agricultural industry.

Autumn in Michigan: Something for Everyone
The crowds and traffic have subsided, the harvests are bountiful and the mosquitoes are few and far between. What we're trying to say is that autumn is perfect time to get out and enjoy a color tour, take in a late season festival or event, go camping or hit one of Michigan's numerous wineries and pick up a few bottles for holiday gifts or get-togethers.

Toast the Season Wine Trail Tour
The annual Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association Toast the Season wine trail tour is held on 2 separate weekends in November. In the spirit of giving (or at least giving away) Absolute Michigan is offering a giveaway of a free couple's ticket to the weekend of November 14 & 15. Click on in to win!

FROM MICHIGAN IN PICTURES

Strawberries, photo by amyscoop

You might also want to check our Food & Dining links for all of Michigan!

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Sleeping Bear Farms
Gourmet honey products produced by beekeepers in Northern Michigan- including Honey Spreads, Honey Mustards, Honey Jams, Maple Syrup and our own unique Star Thistle Honey.

Featured Links

Black Star Farms
An Agricultural Destination in the heart of Leelanau wine country offering a luxury B&B Inn, vinifera wines, fruit wines, dessert wines, brandies and grappa, hand-crafted cheese & food products on a equestrian estate of orchards, vineyards and trails. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Boskydel
Leelanau County's first vineyard. Vintner Bernie Rink's mission is to bring good quality wines to ordinary people at reasonable cost. Visit the tasting room for art, roast chestnuts, 100% estate-bottled French-American hybrids and great conversation. (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
Chateau Fontaine Vineyard
Getting its French title from proprietor Lucie Matthies' middle name and paying homage to the French immigrants who settled in the area, Chateau Fontaine was a deserted potato farm and cow pasture when Dan Matthies discovered the property in the 1970's. (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
Community Supported Agriculture in Michigan
At a time when farms are disappearing at an alarming rate, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) provides members a share of the harvest. Subscribers get a share of the harvest, and farmers get to farm. Visit them for northwest Michigan CSA farm links! (Bear Lake, Manistee County)
Diversified Natural Products Inc.
Diversified Natural Products , Inc. (DNP) is an industrial biotechnology company organized into two divisions: Bio-Based Fuels and Chemicals, and Gourmet and Functional Foods. (Scottville, Mason County)
Epicure Catering - Full Service Catering Company
Custom seasonal menus written for each event; Two to ten course sit-down dinners for 2-100 guests; Specialized theme menus; Superior buffets for 20 to 300 guests; and Exceptional presentation with friendly, professional service. (Leland, Leelanau County)
Food For Thought- Gourmet Organic & Fair Trade Delights
"Food for Thought is one of the most incredible companies in all of Northern Michigan, in all of everywhere!" – Janice Benson, Entrepreneurial Agriculture Project Assistant, Michigan Land Use Institute - Traverse City (Honor, Benzie County)
Goody's Juice & Java
Coffee, espresso, latte & cappuccino along with baked goods, soup, sandwiches, Italian style gelato and free wireless internet make Goody's a great stop when you're in downtown Manistee. (Manistee, Manistee County)
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
Grocer's Daughter uses Rainforest Alliance chocolate, organic creams, local fruit, herbs and edible flowers to produce truffles, caramels and other chocolate delights! (Empire, Leelanau County)
Just a Plain Farm, LLC
A family-owned farm market and farm that grows over a 100 acres of pumpkins, squash, gourds, popcorn, and native corns (Carp Lake, Emmet County)
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
A collection of 12 wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula. Tour our tasting rooms or participate in one of our 4 exciting wine trail events. Visit our website to learn more about our wines and wineries and to learn about the many wine events around the state. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Short's Brewing Company
Located in the former Bellaire Hardware building at 121 North Bridge Street, Short's is packing crowds drawn by its social scene, quality brews, live music and healthful deli fare. (Bellaire, Antrim County)
Sleeping Bear Farms
Gourmet honey products produced by beekeepers in Northern Michigan- including Honey Spreads, Honey Mustards, Honey Jams, Maple Syrup and our own unique Star Thistle Honey. (Beulah, Benzie County)
The Bluebird Restaurant
For over 70 years, the Bluebird has been the gathering place for locals and tourists alike. With a casual 100 seat bar and the more elegant, scenic dining room on the banks of the Leland River, the Bluebird is a family favorite for whitefish & much more. (Leland, Leelanau County)
The Leelanau Brewing Company
The Leelanau Brewing Company- presents fine hand-crafted artisan ales. Coming out summer 2005 with a traditional biere blanche, called Whaleback White, hand-crafted and barrel aged. Pale golden, tart and refreshing. In your favorite stores July 20 (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
Traverse Area Meal Tickets & Unusual Ideas
If you're planning a trip to Benzie, Grand Traverse or Leelanau county you'll want to visit us first. Access our site for area lodging, dining, attractions, transportation and daytrips. We have everything you'll need for a great time Up North. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
WineMichigan
WineMichigan is an industry organization dedicated to defending the rights of Michigan wineries to ship to Michigan consumers. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)