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detroit urban farms

Posted inPlanet Detroit

Even with cash in hand, Detroit’s Black farmers struggle to purchase land

by Randiah Green December 1, 2021October 11, 2023

In its second year, the Detroit Farmer Land Fund has raised over $100,000 to support around 40 farmers in their journey towards land ownership.  But it isn’t that simple for the farmers.

Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

With Detour DoGooders service socials, we’re making Detroit better, together

by Ashley Catherine Woods September 24, 2021October 11, 2023
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

What to do this week: WomxnHouse and more art, Greg Mudge memorial, Chicano Fest and canal date night

by Kelsey Hubbell September 15, 2021October 11, 2023
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Bags to Butterflies provides a second chance for formerly incarcerated women

by Allison Jacobs September 8, 2021October 11, 2023
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

What to do in Detroit right now: Help Hurricane Ida victims, Sofa Stories, zoo run and more

by Allison Jacobs September 7, 2021October 11, 2023
Posted inPlanet Detroit

Getting the lead out of Detroit’s soil

by Rukiya Colvin August 16, 2021October 11, 2023
voluteer day at feedom freedom farm in detroit after floods
Posted inPlanet Detroit

Can Detroit’s urban farms play a role in stemming the floods?

by Tom Perkins July 26, 2021October 11, 2023
Morgan Watson, 11, stands in the Brightmoor Artisans Collective lot, where she now sells the produce she grows, August 9, 2019. Credit: Damon Mitchell.
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Amidst Brightmoor’s vacant lots, these young Detroit farmers are growing crops — and battling food insecurity

by Detour Contributor August 29, 2019October 11, 2023
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