Stories from the Farm
New Growth Project grows “better-than-organic” nutritious vegetables and handcrafts organic goods for the community by employing adults with cognitive disabilities.
How IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) affects Body Mass Index in individuals.
Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can significantly influence an individual's Body Mass Index (BMI). Several factors contribute to this impact. Many individuals with IDD experience physical and sensory impairments. These impairments hinder their...
Choose Clean. Choose Purpose.
Living a healthy lifestyle includes choosing clean foods, exercise, connection with loved ones, and time in nature. But one area many overlook is the products we bring into our homes. Whether you diffuse essential oils, burn candles, use lotion, or soap, you are...
Eating Fresh Herbs
Health Benefits of Fresh Herbs Fresh herbs offer a multitude of health benefits, making them not only delightful additions to a recipe but also valuable contributors to overall well-being. Packed with essential nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, herbs such...
Farm To Table: What does it mean?
Eating from your local farm. Farm-to-table, locally sourced, farm fresh, and farm-to-fork are all different names for the same kind of practice. This idea of consuming food that comes directly from a local farm without the middleman of a store, market, or distributor....
Eating Fresh during Winter months
Eating fresh foods during the harsh winter months in Michigan can be a bit challenging, but with some planning and creativity, it's still possible to enjoy a nutritious and varied diet. First and foremost, it's essential to take advantage of locally-grown produce...
81% of Individuals with Cognitive Differences Are Unemployed
Imagine waking each day without a sense of purpose or direction. New Growth Project cultivates job opportunities through the art of farming for this population that is largely ignored by the job market. Through our job coaching/peer mentoring program our employees...