Farms, Food & Health
Farms, Food & Health Trainings
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, Munson Healthcare, and Great Lakes Culinary Institute at Northwestern Michigan College are hosting the Farms, Food & Health, Culinary Medicine Trainings in 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan.
Think like a chef. Cook like a dietitian. Eat like a local farmer.
This national caliber training opportunity is right in our own backyard of Traverse City.
CULINARY MEDICINE LECTURE SERIES
Cooking with Enjoyment: Beans and Whole Grains// 6–8pm, June 17, 2026, Esperance Community Teaching Kitchen
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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:
- Gain the ability to educate patients on the nutritional benefits of whole grains and a variety of seasonal vegetables, emphasizing their role in a balanced diet.
- Determine which types of fatty acids meet the recommended goals for cardiovascular health.
- List three anti-inflammatory foods and their role in heart disease prevention.
Credit Designation
Munson Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Munson Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 Hour(s) Attendance w/ No Credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Osteopathic Organization recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as AOA Category 2 credit. This activity will be submitted to the American Osteopathic Association-Division of CME. Designation of credit is pending approval by the AOA-CCME.
The American Osteopathic Organization recognizes American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Prescribed and Elective Credit as AOA Category 2 credit. This activity will be submitted to the American Osteopathic Association-Division of CME. Designation of credit is pending approval by the AOA-CCME.
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Resources
2023 Culinary Medicine workbook
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"I’ve dreamt about what you are doing here in this exact city my entire life. You might just be the place that will invent the future for a healthy, resilient community.”
— Dr. David Eisenberg, Director, Culinary, Nutrition,
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Medicine
