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ABOUT TASTE THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE MARKETING

We’re Experts in Local Food

We have the passion, experience, and expertise to elevate and expand your business

Taste the Local Difference is a woman-owned and woman-led local food marketing agency that specializes in communication strategy for purpose-driven food and farm businesses. 

Through collaboration and constant learning, our goal is to protect the integrity of local food and foster sustainability for food and farming entrepreneurs.

Ashley Tenharmsel of North Harvest CSA and a child in a hoop house harvesting tomatoes.

WE FOCUS OUR EXPERTISE ON LOCAL FOOD BECAUSE WE VALUE

Transparency in the Food System

Authentic & Trusting Relationships

Supporting the Local Economy

Maximizing Our Impact

We know we can do more for the food system when we partner with value-aligned organizations, such as non-profits, food-system support organizations, and more.

By forging strategic partnerships, we have been able to provide professional marketing services to hundreds of farms at no cost to them, building more sustainable food system for all.

From Our Clients:

“They were extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and boosted my confidence in what I am doing. The resources and guidance they provided has been beyond helpful.”
— Ashley TenHarmsel, North Harvest CSA
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“This experience has helped me think more about how my online interaction with customers affect sales. I now have a better functioning website that is easy to navigate.”
— Magita (Jetta) Barbee, Jetta’s Gourmet Popcorn
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“Working with [TLD] was amazing. Their joyous and positive demeanor truly made me feel at ease. They took time to explain concepts unfamiliar to me and provided many recommendations along with solutions for business growth. I’d recommend TLD to anyone.”
— Char Mills, Modern Maison
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We’re local food super-fans, skilled marketers, and community-builders.

Our team members are passionate about growing the local food movement and providing high-quality services to our clients. We are dedicated in both our personal and professional lives to supporting a healthy and inclusive food system and empowering entrepreneurs.

Meet Your Marketing Team

  • Emily Row, Director of Communications of Taste the Local Difference.

    Emily Row

    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

  • Kelly Riegler, Marketing Director at Taste the Local Difference

    Kelly Riegler

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Carrie Hause, Web Design & Ecommerce Specialist

    Carrie Hause

    WEB DESIGN & ECOMMERCE SPECIALIST

  • Claire Butler, Content Strategy Specialist at Taste the Local Difference.

    Claire Butler

    CONTENT STRATEGY SPECIALIST

  • Megan Davis of Taste the Local Difference

    Megan Davis

    DIGITAL MARKETING & SEO SPECIALIST

  • Erika Tebbens, Director of Impact at Taste the Local Difference

    Erika Tebbens

    DIRECTOR OF IMPACT

  • Tricia Phelps, CEO of Taste the Local Difference

    Tricia Phelps

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

See what we’ve done for the Michigan local food movement over the last 20 years.