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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Urgent Action: Contact Congress to Support Farms and Local Food in Pandemic
Please support the relationships that we are so fortunate to have with local growers by contacting your representatives and senators in Congress now.
Food Access: The Farm to Neighbor Program Puts Healthy, Locally Grown Food on Pantry Shelves
Food is most nutritious and delicious when it’s fresh from the farm, and that’s what food pantry customers receive through the Farm to Neighbor program.
10 Cents a Meal vetoed. Can it be restored?
We owe our children the best health and learning future possible, and school lunches loaded with fat, carbohydrates and sugar won’t help. Let your legislator know you want to see funding passed for 10 Cents a Meal to get nutrient-rich, healthy local food into school lunches!