Entrepreneurship

Big blue food truck serves up local, organic food across Southwest Michigan

For 26-year-old Bridgett Blough food is something she loves to share. Recipes she's crafted herself from local, organic sources are what she shares from her food truck that went on the road this year. Kathy Jennings traveled to St. Joseph to talk to Blough.

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Fresh Food Fairy gives fresh perspective to veggies and fruits

You don't have to clap your hands to keep the Fresh Food Fairy alive. Instead, Hether Frayer is doing what she can to make sure children get it when it comes to fresh food so they can live longer themselves. Amie Heasley reports.

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At harvest time a local farmer of one’s own is ideal

There is something fun about saying "my farmer," meaning the person who brings you a box full of vegetables right off the farm each week. Kathy Jennings talks about a season as a member of a CSA.

Bell’s Brewery to hire at least 14 in next two months

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