With roots firmly embedded in the pro-health, pro-environment, and pro-economy principles of a local food system, the Groundwork Food and Farming team creates markets for local farmers, and helps connect locally grown food to school children, food pantry clients and families across the state.
While much of our work begins locally in northwest lower Michigan, one of our guiding missions is to inspire a statewide culture of healthy, locally raised food.
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Groundwork Impact: Local food from preschool to home
Teaching kitchens are at the crossroads of the food as medicine movement
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...
Key takeaways from the recent National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
ABOVE: Photo courtesy of the National Farm to School Network. Momentum!By Christina Barkel, Food Equity SpecialistMore momentum is surging through farm to school work than ever before. At the recent National Farm to Cafeteria Conference—the 10th annual—success...
