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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Growing Food for Detroit’s Students: A Spotlight on Drew Farm
ABOVE: A vibrant welcome to Drew Farm. Sign artwork by Linzell Rice. For Elvin Owensby, it’s the little things that count, like looking out at the farm he helped build and beautify—a farm that was built upon a school district’s decision to swap baseball fields for...
They, Them … We, Us
For kids, creativity rules the world. As a FoodCorps Food Education Service Member, I’ve witnessed students rely on creativity for every lesson we do—whether it’s engineering solutions to garden problems, brainstorming scenarios in a play about apples, or making weird...
Now Is not the Time to Reduce Fed Support for Healthy School Lunches
As communities navigate the ongoing process of managing the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that food and nourishment are at the forefront of public conversation. Barely a month ago, food service workers were recognized for their contributions to...