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Back in the 70's and 80's, my wife and I lived an organic lifestyle. We subscribed to Mother Earth News and practiced organic gardening and living methods from the magazine. I would double dig our small garden, and we spent hours working together. We dried our own food, made organic baby foods, canned, picked rose hips for tea, and made our own jams and preserves. In the late 80's we stopped receiving the magazine when they switched to a new glossy print version. Now that information is available on the Internet, I've come back to the magazine. The organic lifestyle is not for everyone. And, for those of you that don't know, I've become morbidly obese since getting away from that lifestyle. (more about that another time)

In "No Impact Man" we learned that Colin Beavan was purchasing all food within 250 mile of Manhattan. Select Michigan Purchasing food locally in Oakland County, Michigan is considerably easier. The food is fresher and not only will decrease your carbon imprint, it will also improve the economy. Michigan has a thriving Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), organic, and farm produce program. There are over 100 places listed on the State of Michigan website.

Not sure when or what to buy? Here's some information on Michigan Produce Seasons. From the State website, there is also a list of Michigan Farm Markets and U-Picks. FoodRoutes.org is also a good source for organic and non-organic locally produced food.

Select Michigan Organic Look for the three seals scattered on this page to verify you are purchasing a certified Michigan product. These seals were found on the State of Michigan Department of Agriculture website. Every purchase, brings the State that much further from the "Giant Sucking Sound" of spiraling unemployment and decreasing home values.

Do you have a source not in this article? Please include a link with your comments. Information is especially needed for the Oakland County, Commerce Township, Walled Lake area.

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Posted by Gary Smith, Realtor® on 04/14/2007 10:41 PM

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6 Comments on Select Michigan Products

I'm very close to that organic lifestyle my friend but i love cheeseburgers too much!!!

Have a great weekend!

04/15/2007 10:37 AM

by Luke Constantino (RE/MAX Professionals)

When I switched my teenage daughter to organic milk, she balked. Two weeks later she tasted regular milk and could tell the difference. Never went back. Thank God!

09/16/2007 10:26 PM

by NinaGail Betancourt-North GA Blue Ridge Mountains (Century 21 Scenic Realty)

Luke, organic does not mean you have to give up cheeseburgers.

Nina, We are used to corn fed animals

09/17/2007 11:17 AM

by Gary Smith, Realtor® (The Michigan Group - Livingston)

Gary - I'm glad to see this one get legs again! I enjoyed the foodroutes.org website and even found a couple of local farmers on it. My beef comes from my brother in laws small farm - what a difference it makes. You won't catch me purchasing meat at the local grocery again!

09/18/2007 08:06 AM

by Mary Bigelow, Renewing Your Life! (Ma's Marketing)

Gary - BIOKLEEN - Michigan products from the K'zoo area. High Performance cleaning products Made In the USA. We will be having a rep in from the company next week to share their product line. I'd like to add this to your Michigan products list!

09/18/2007 12:40 PM

by Mary Bigelow, Renewing Your Life! (Ma's Marketing)

Mary, I use the http://foodroutes.org I used to get meat from a farmer in Howell when all the kids were home. It was grass raised rather than corn. Quite a bit of difference.

I've never heard of BioKleen, only that other large company on your side of the State

09/18/2007 07:44 PM

by Gary Smith, Realtor® (The Michigan Group - Livingston)

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