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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Farewell, from Hans Voss
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...
Meet Nicholas Jansen, Groundwork Rural Clean Energy Organizer
My name is Nicholas Jansen and I’m proud to introduce myself as Groundwork’s new Rural Clean Energy Organizer. I’m very excited to be joining the GW team because I believe that in order to weather the storms to come, we need connected, healthy communities, and...
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...