Think Like a Chef, Cook like a Dietitian, Eat Like a Local Farmer

Aug 16, 2017 | Food & Farming

Doctors typically learn little about nutrition, much less cooking, in medical school. But combining those topics with medicine is a trend that’s garnering headlines for Harvard Medical School with a conference it holds in California wine country; and Tulane University in food-rich New Orleans. Now, a local food version of this idea is launching in Traverse City, starting with a Culinary Medicine conference in September that will be a pilot for future programs. The theme: Think Like a Chef, Cook Like a Dietitian, Eat Like a Local Farmer.

Building a Healthier Leelanau: Leelanau Christian Neighbors Receives BHC Grant

Aug 9, 2017 | Food & Farming

Leelanau Christian Neighbors provides food for children living below the federal poverty line to take home with them over the weekend, a critical time when they might not get all the nutrition they need. The Lake Leelanau-based nonprofit received a Building Healthy Communities grant to build two dozen raised beds to grow produce for those it serves.

Groundwork hires Jennifer Schaap, expands into Northern Farms Foodshed

May 15, 2017 | Food & Farming

The Groundwork Center in early April hired Jennifer Schaap to join the Traverse City-based nonprofit’s food and farming program team. Schaap, a longtime Petoskey resident, brings a wealth of experience, relationships, and knowledge about the regional food system.

Agriculture Forum: Mini-Grants Involve 30 Organizations

May 1, 2017 | Food & Farming

With support from Groundwork, the Northwest Michigan Food and Farming Network began in 2016 awarding mini-grants -small amounts of seed money for innovative, collaborative projects to enhance our local food system.

TentCraft Innovates, Creates Local Jobs, Now Offers Farm to Workplace Benefits

Apr 20, 2017 | Food & Farming, Resilient Communities

The innovative pop-up tent maker TentCraft is a leader in attracting knowledge-based talent to Traverse City. The company has also created dozens of manufacturing jobs, has an “infants in the workplace” program, and recently launched a CSA-based employee wellness plan.

Agriculture Forum: State Lawmakers Consider 10 Cents A Meal Program

Apr 11, 2017 | Food & Farming

The Michigan Legislature is considering whether to continue, or expand, the impactful 10 Cents a Meal state pilot project that is increasing business from schools for a significant number of farms and related food companies throughout Michigan. A state Senate subcommittee has included continued funding, but the House, so far, has not. Visit www.TenCentsMichigan.org to learn how to contact your local legislator.

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