ABOVE: What rural food partnerships look like. This is the diagram that resulted when partners in a regional meeting were asked to draw a line from their name to anybody they were working with to further the local food economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
As part of Groundwork's ongoing series of equity writings—today honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service—we invited Isiah Smith to reflect on James Baldwin's phrase: “For this is your home, my friend, do not be driven from it,” published in Baldwin's...
Above: Attendees at the first international Teaching Kitchen Symposium, hosted by the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative. A bit before the holidays, I attended the first international Teaching Kitchen Symposium, hosted by the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative at the...
Class One: The Joys of eating local and plant-focused meals. Inspired by Blue Zone pillar “Plant Slant” // 5:30–8:30pm, January 22Session Description: Join Groundwork, Planted Cuisine, Dr. Tina Metropoulos, and Mi Farm Coop as we learn about the health and...
This note is both an event invitation and a farewell. It’s also a thank-you note and an opportunity to donate. I know that is a lot. Hang with me. I will start with the event … In case you missed, after nearly 30 years, I am leaving Groundwork at the end of this...
Hello! I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. I’m honored to have the trust of the Board of Directors, our staff, and especially Hans Voss, our incomparable outgoing Executive Director. I came to...