Please help us spread the word! Registration is under way, with leading edge Food as Medicine topics, savvy and useful culinary techniques, and delicious new recipes. For the 2025-2026, series we will address the essential topics in Lifestyle Medicine and Medical Nutrition Therapy, including nutrition and health across the lifespan, food access, and local nutrition security! See the faculty!

The Farms, Food & Health Culinary Medicine Series will offer healthcare providers an opportunity to receive immersive educational experience in the Esperance Community Teaching Kitchen alongside chefs and dietitians. Participants will receive hands-on culinary skills training, as well as nutrition science and food access updates, all of which will be tied to Michigan-grown foods.

Attendees will have plenty of good food and networking opportunities throughout the series starting in 2025.

Who Should Attend

The Farms, Food & Health Trainings is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, medical and allied healthcare students, and professional chefs.

For more information about our Farms, Food & Health program, contact Groundwork Community Nutrition Specialist, Paula Martin.

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Earn Continuing Education Hours

Munson is a leader in continuing education and professional development for culinary skills and nutrition education for providers in Northern Michigan.

Live Culinary Medicine Training

Munson Healthcare is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Munson Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

CME Credits can be used to meet the continuing education requirements for Michigan nursing re-licensure without limitation. Please retain a copy of your Certificate of Attendance as proof of your participation and credits.

Other Providers, Clinicians, and Health Care Professionals

Other non-physician professionals should check with their individual credentialing and/or licensing body to confirm that participation in this accredited CME activity will be recognized for credit.

New to Munson’s Continuing Education Platform? Click here for more information on how to use. EEDS here.

Pricing

Each session in the series is $25 for two hours of CME content for physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses and dietitians..

Medical Students and Residents (priority for Michigan State University School of Human Medicine cohorts ) -no charge.

This work is made possible though generous support from Patients for Common Sense

Quotes from past participants

“I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work in putting together this conference. I learned so much and had a blast. As a nurse, I feel this information is vital to understand as patients ask us daily.” —2019, participant

“Thanks again for everything! It was by far the best conference I have ever attended!”—2019 participant

“This event created a ripple effect for me personally and professionally.”—2019 participant

“At least 15 people—staff, patients and family—have since sampled this salad and loved it. I've had at least five people comment that they don't like Brussels sprouts or beets or squash or a combination, but love them in this salad. What a win!” — 2019 participant

“Culinary Nutrition and medicine are important for our community’s health providers. With more education on these topics we can connect and engage with our region’s Community Health Improvement Plans. In 2019, 90% of our conference participants planned to share information and resources with others, Including clinical team members and colleagues. This is how we reduce hunger and increase nutrition security for our rural patients. We can change the culture and integrate local food systems and health services for improved community health for all.”—Paula Martin MS RDN LDN, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities