From the Farm
Stories, tips, and guides about local food and farming.
Welcome to Rootly — Our Story
How a Michigan homesteader built a marketplace to connect local food producers with their neighbors.
March 1, 2026
5 Reasons to Buy Local Food
From fresher produce to stronger communities, here's why buying local food matters more than ever.
March 10, 2026
How to Start Selling on Rootly
A step-by-step guide to setting up your store, listing products, and making your first sale.
March 15, 2026
Michigan Harvest Guide: What's Fresh Right Now
A month-by-month guide to Michigan's growing seasons — find the freshest local produce year-round.
March 20, 2026
Where to Buy Farm-Fresh Eggs in Michigan
Why farm-fresh eggs taste better, how to find local egg farmers near you, and what to look for when buying direct.
February 5, 2026
Michigan Farmers Market Guide 2026
An overview of Michigan's vibrant farmers market culture — plus how to shop local food online between market days.
February 12, 2026
How to Start Selling Food From Home in Michigan
Michigan's cottage food law makes it easier than you think. Here's what you need to know to start legally selling homemade food.
February 18, 2026
CSA vs. Rootly: Which Is Better for Buying Local Food?
CSA boxes and Rootly both connect you with local farms — but they work very differently. Here's an honest comparison.
February 24, 2026
The Real Benefits of Buying Local Food
Environmental impact, health advantages, economic benefits, and community building — why buying local matters, backed by data.
March 2, 2026
What Is a Food Marketplace? A Simple Guide
Food marketplaces connect local buyers and sellers online. Here's how they compare to farmers markets, CSAs, and grocery delivery.
March 5, 2026
The Complete Guide to Michigan's Cottage Food Law
Everything you need to know about selling homemade food in Michigan — what's allowed, revenue limits, labeling rules, and how to get started.
March 8, 2026
How to Support Local Farmers (Beyond Just Buying)
Buying local food is the start — here are eight more ways to meaningfully support the farmers and food producers in your community.
March 12, 2026
Best Local Food Apps in Michigan (2026)
A roundup of the best apps and platforms for finding local food in Michigan — from farmers markets to direct-from-farm ordering.
March 18, 2026
Selling at Farmers Markets vs. Online: A Farmer's Guide
Should you sell at the market, online, or both? Here's an honest breakdown of the costs, effort, and revenue potential of each channel.
March 25, 2026