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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Food Access: The Farm to Neighbor Program Puts Healthy, Locally Grown Food on Pantry Shelves
Food is most nutritious and delicious when it’s fresh from the farm, and that’s what food pantry customers receive through the Farm to Neighbor program.
10 Cents a Meal vetoed. Can it be restored?
We owe our children the best health and learning future possible, and school lunches loaded with fat, carbohydrates and sugar won’t help. Let your legislator know you want to see funding passed for 10 Cents a Meal to get nutrient-rich, healthy local food into school lunches!
Farm to School Month Celebrates Healthy Local Food for Kids and Healthier Budgets for Farm Families
As Farm to School Month draws to a close, we honor schools doing it right! Farm to school is one of the most important movements alive in America today, because it’s about creating a healthy food culture, and without that big does of prevention, our health care system doesn’t stand a chance.