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Connecting the Dots with Atlas Wholesale Food and Detroit Eastern Market

Connecting the Dots with Atlas Wholesale Food and Detroit Eastern Market

As a recognized leader in supporting Detroit’s local food economy, Atlas Wholesale Food Company has teamed up with Local Orbit and Detroit Eastern Market to streamline the distribution link and improve transparencies between wholesale buyers and farm producers. “Connecting the dots is what it is all about. In a lot [...]

Eastern Market: A Model for Food Hubs Around the Country

Eastern Market: A Model for Food Hubs Around the Country

We were so pleased this morning to see this excellent article on Detroit Eastern Market published on the homepage of MetroMode.com. Eastern Market “is the most comprehensive food hub in the nation” according to its president, Dan Carmody. Understanding their methods and learning from their model could significantly increase the [...]

Food Values: A Software Developer’s Contribution to the Food Value Chain

Food Values: A Software Developer’s Contribution to the Food Value Chain

Mike Thorn believes in change.  He believes that small farmers can build sustainable businesses. He believes that restaurants and institutions will one day be able to source local food with ease.  And he believes it’s time for high-tech solutions to support the vibrant, local businesses that are bringing good food [...]

Popcast: Erika Sums Up Local Orbit at Poptech 2011

Popcast: Erika Sums Up Local Orbit at Poptech 2011

If you’ve been keeping up with our blog or the travels of our founder, Erika Block, you probably know a little bit about Poptech. For the uninitiated, here’s a quick rundown: Each year Poptech gathers together a class of Social Innovation Fellows from around the world. Although they all come [...]

Doing the Math: Living off Your (Backyard) Land

Doing the Math: Living off Your (Backyard) Land

Very cool infographic from 1 Block Off the Grid.