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Urban Roots – Rise of Urban Farming in Detroit

August 4th, 2012 | D.I.Y., Grow Your Own, Sustainable, , , , , , , , ,

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What a great documentary! It is so amazing to see all the footage of Detroit and the urban farms scattered among the decomposing buildings. This is a really inspiring movement.

Get involved. More info at www.urbanrootsamerica.com

Food Stamps Worth Double at Detroit Farmer’s Markets

Food Stamps Worth Double at Detroit Farmer’s Markets

November 19th, 2011

In Michigan, food stamps are worth double at farmers markets, which means more healthy food for low-income shoppers and more customers for local farmers. A Double Win for Fresh Food by Oran B. Hesterman Detroit is home to the longest-running public farmers’ market in the country, as wel ...