As a capstone to Pride Month, today in the equity series we share thoughts from M’Lynn Hartwell, of Traverse City. M’Lynn is a longtime advocate for environmental, human, and civil rights, and here she discusses how a simple bumper sticker played an important role in...
In this installment of Groundwork’s equity interview series, we honor “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,” in a conversation with Rico Cruz (above). Rico immigrated to the United States from the Philippine Islands when he was seven...
News in Context The USDA has published an interesting report on food systems. The results can be used to “inform policy, investment and action towards more stable and sustainable food systems.” It outlines their research on affordability, availability, quality/safety,...
Over my 30 year career as a food and nutrition professional, I’ve never felt more relevant and “hip” than I do right now. The field of “food and nutrition” is having its biggest moment in years. Food is THE topic of conversation in nearly every area of dietetics and...
A message from Board Chair Cheryl Hutchinson. I’m writing today with an important announcement about Groundwork’s organizational leadership and our next chapter. Elizabeth Palchak has asked to step back from her position as Executive Director for family reasons. In...
“This is the most clear example of a life or death situation for us, because he who controls the food, controls the population.” These words come from Urban Farmer Diane Hoye, who has been involved in urban agriculture for the last 15 years. Urban farming is a unique...