After nearly 30 years with this incredible organization, I will be leaving Groundwork at the end of the year. Yes, big news. As you can imagine, it’s not easy to leave the best job in the world. But the time is right. Groundwork is as strong as it has...
Agriculture Forum: ‘EAT Act’ support vital to food security
This article first appeared in the Traverse City Record-Eagle Agriculture Forum. For several years, I have been part of a collective effort to provide more access to healthy food to those in our community who need it most. This on-the-ground effort helps meet the...
Announcing Release of 2023 Annual Report
Hello Friend, Good day. A quick note to say today we are sending a link to our annual report, which shares our achievemen ts from 2023. Thanks to the team of supporters, partners, board, and staff, there's a lot to report! And to be honest, even though I'm...
Get Your Crunch on!
With 11.3 million apple trees planted in the Mitten — on 825 family-run farms that produce more than a billion pounds of apples — Michiganders have a gazillion reasons to love-up and celebrate this iconic and delicious fruit. One of the easiest and most fun ways to...
Sharing a Sustainable Vision With the Brengman Brothers
In this month's Corporate Sponsor feature, Robert Brengman, of Brengman Brothers Winery at Crain Hill Vineyard, shares thoughts about the value of sustainable local ways of doing business, and how that's best for people and planet. What’s your...
What is culinary medicine, anyway?
Above: Lissa and Antonio, of Second Spring Farm, at farmers market. “Culinary Medicine” is becoming more relevant in conversations locally and across the United States. With rising chronic disease rates and persisting food insecurity, the 2022 National Strategy...