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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Keynote Speakers Event. Public Invited! Farms, Food & Health Conference
Reserve Friday, September 27, to hear three remarkable keynote speakers explore the health potential of local food at our Farms, Food & Health Conference, Traverse City.
Harvest Dinner Spotlight: Young Farmers Say Follow Your Farming Dream
This young farming couple-Bailey Samp and John Dindia-will be providing some of the locally grown bounty at Harvest at the Commons. Their advice to others who nurture a farming dream: Go for it.
Greatly Expand Our Organic Farmland: Here’s How. An Interview With Dr. Stephen Rivard, Keynote Speaker, Farms, Food & Health Conference
Dr. Stephen Rivard launched a business that harnesses the power of the financial markets to greatly expand the acreage of organic farmland in the United States.