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 & Farming News
Uniting Farmers: Q&A with CrossHatch’s Amanda Kik
In advance of the 2017 Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference on on Jan. 28, Crosshatch’s Amanda Kik shares how the conference has evolved.
Reclaiming Our Food As Sacred
Bill Palladino, chief executive officer of Taste the Local Difference, explains the role of food in our lives. Palladino will give the January 27 keynote address on the eve of this year’s Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference.
Affordable Housing Not Just a Downtown Problem
Affordable housing isn’t just a problem in downtown Traverse City, but for farmers and agriculture workers as well.