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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Gaps in Produce Supply Chain Offer Local Food Opportunities
As fresh markets grow, distributors and retailers scramble to keep up
Our Voices: Goal: 20 Percent Local Food by 2020
The Northwest Michigan Food & Farming Network set an ambitious goal Friday of increasing the amount of food purchased locally in our region to 20 percent by 2020. Local advocates for a better food system gathered with educators, farmers, business...
Our Voices: Chefs Visit Suttons Bay
Chef Courtland Nelson cracked nearly a dozen farm fresh eggs into a large stainless steel bowl, with dozens of eyes upon him. Cracking egg after egg, he showed the grace and agility of a man of precise skill and years of experience. Middle school students leaned in to...