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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What is culinary medicine, anyway?
Above: Lissa and Antonio, of Second Spring Farm, at farmers market. “Culinary Medicine” is becoming more relevant in conversations locally and across the United States. With rising chronic disease rates and persisting food insecurity, the 2022 National Strategy...
Postcards From Our Detroit Urban Farm Tour
Groundwork and partners lead Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development officials on a visit of seven Motown farms. ABOVE: Rosebud Schneider and Tepfirah Rushdan of Keep Growing Detroit in the organization’s Three SIsters Garden. On July 25th,...
Sherwood Smith Talks Importance of Community
Hello, friends—Happy July! In this month's edition of our Corporate Sponsor Highlight, we ask Sherwood (Woody) Smith, of Avenue ISR, to share thoughts on community resilience and working for what you believe in. Be sure to read—inspiring! Stephanie Prall What’s your...