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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The Countdown to Harvest Tickets Is on!
Just hours between you and your tickets to Harvest at the Commons! (Last year, Harvest sold out six weeks early, so don’t delay!) Member tix go on sale July 16. Not a member? Sign up!
Norconk Farm Pickled Asparagus
Barbara Norconk helps run one of the finest asparagus farms anywhere, Norconk Farm. She shared her delicious recipe for pickled asparagus with us. Enjoy!
LEGISLATIVE ALERT! Help Make 10 Cents a Meal Available Statewide. Contact Your Legislators This Week!
Above: Wendy Christensen, Food Production Manager at Flint Community Schools, which is one of 57 current 10 Cents a Meal grantees. Photo at Eisenhower Elementary, by Steven Hanna. This is historic: All three branches of Michigan government have included 10 Cents a...
