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Create a better michigan!Together, let's build local-based solutions for environment, economy, and community.
Groundwork Center Programs Help You
Create a better michigan!Together, let's build local-based solutions for environment, economy, and community.
A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE. We think you believe that too.
LET'S MAKE REAL CHANGE
We Understand
It is frustrating to want the best for our Michigan but not have the time, skill set, and team to make the change you see we need.
We Have Solutions
People like you have allowed Groundwork to design and implement local-based solutions that have tackled big problems and strengthened our environment, our economy, and our communities for 25 years.
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"We are so fortunate to have such a resourceful, competent, and impactful advocate for positive change in Northern Michigan."
— Skip Pruss, former director of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth
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2. We CREATE AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS
3. TOGETHER WE build the Michigan we BOTH want to see
NEWS FROM
Our Better World
Key takeaways from the recent National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
ABOVE: Photo courtesy of the National Farm to School Network. Momentum!By Christina Barkel, Food Equity SpecialistMore momentum is surging through farm to school work than ever before. At the recent National Farm to Cafeteria Conference—the 10th annual—success...
What does an equitable farm bill mean for Michigan’s rural farmers?
ABOVE: Caitlin McSweeney-Steffes, farmer at Danu Hof Farm—a good farm bill is essential to sustaining her family and their farm. Photo courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation. A Farm Dream Just north of Mancelona, Michigan, along the US131 corridor sits the...
What does an equitable farm bill mean for Michigan’s farmers?
ABOVE: Leisa Eckerle, The Eckerle Farm. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Ticker. I sat on the front porch of my home and watched as the first signs of autumn made themselves known. While the leaves gently floated off of the trees around me, I listened as Leisa Eckerle...
