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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Local Food Leadership at East Jordan Public Schools
A passionate local food advocate who also happens to be the food service director at East Jordan public schools is upping the health factor of cafeteria lunches (with some help from the 10 Cents a Meal funding program!).
Prescription for Produce Leverages the Power of Food to Achieve Health
Patients at a Petoskey ob/gyn clinic receive training in whole-foods cooking and help in purchasing as a way to increase the amount of healthy, fresh and local foods their families eat.
Why Groundwork’s Start-Up Culture Resonates With Board Chair Roger Newton
Groundwork’s board chair Roger Newton reflects on the entrepreneurial, start-up spirit that attracted him to Groundwork and keeps him engaged.