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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Contemplations on Peanut Butter & Jelly
It was my first time driving on the East Coast, and I was headed to meet with Chef Dan Giusti of Brigaid, a company he formed to place professionally trained chefs in schools. Dan had recently left the two-star Michelin restaurant Noma, in Copenhagen, to work in...
Legislators express support for 10 Cents a Meal
Above: The cafeteria line at Boyne Falls Public School proves the delicious and healthy potential of 10 Cents a Meal. We are proud and exceedingly grateful that support for 10 Cents a Meal can transcend differences in political philosophy. Additionally, with grantees...
Support for 10 Cents a Meal transcends ideological and geographic differences
From the Motor City to Copper Country in the reaches of the Keweenaw Peninsula, 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms is making an impact across the state! Here in Lansing, where I’m based, a new legislative class is upon us and the cogs and gears of...