Four Detroit-based food entrepreneurs among winners of statewide Good Food Fund
The Michigan Good Food Fund has awarded ten Michigan food-based businesses a total of $100,000, with each business receiving a $10,000 Catalytic Investment Award.
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Introducing “Voices of Cody Rouge,” our latest neighborhood-based series
Over the next few months, we'll be publishing weekly articles from Cody Rouge, showcasing the authentic stories of residents, community stakeholders, and local organizations helping to create positive change in the neighborhood.
The best spots to see flowers bloom in metro Detroit
Spring took it's time getting here this year, but now that it has finally arrived we got you covered for the best places to get your flower fix.
A co-op for the people: The rocky process of developing the Detroit People’s Food Co-op
The Detroit People's Food Co-op will have a cooperatively owned grocery store, a 50-seat cafe, incubator kitchen, and be in an underserved neighborhood of the city. But it took seven long years to bring this project to fruition.
Video: Oakland Avenue Urban Farm’s Jerry Hebron explains what her farm means to the community
The farm not only grows produce for wholesale at the weekly farmers market, but also hosts all kinds of community events, like music performances and workshops.
Nine tours offered at the 20th Annual Detroit Tour of Urban Farms and Gardens
Presented by Keep Growing Detroit and taking place August 2, patrons can take bus and bike tours organized by theme and location.
Michigan Nightlight Voices: What I learned as a 10th grader about the food system in Detroit
The youth program at the Detroit Food Policy Council teaches students about the local and national food economy through interactive trips and activities. Carla Underwood writes about her eye-opening experience in the program.
Placemaking in the city: Kite festival, innovation center, sustainable living, and public art
A spate of exciting placemaking projects have been announced this month, each seeking to improve city life through placemaking and community-building practices and projects.
Michigan Urban Farming Initiative seeks funds to build America’s first sustainable “agrihood”
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative is looking to strengthen its mission in Detroit's North End neighborhood with the transformation of an abandoned three-story apartment building into a community center by raising $50,000.
Introducing “Voices of Cody Rouge,” our latest neighborhood-based series
Over the next few months, we'll be publishing weekly articles from Cody Rouge, showcasing the authentic stories of residents, community stakeholders, and local organizations helping to create positive change in the neighborhood.
The best spots to see flowers bloom in metro Detroit
Spring took it's time getting here this year, but now that it has finally arrived we got you covered for the best places to get your flower fix.
A co-op for the people: The rocky process of developing the Detroit People’s Food Co-op
The Detroit People's Food Co-op will have a cooperatively owned grocery store, a 50-seat cafe, incubator kitchen, and be in an underserved neighborhood of the city. But it took seven long years to bring this project to fruition.
Video: Oakland Avenue Urban Farm’s Jerry Hebron explains what her farm means to the community
The farm not only grows produce for wholesale at the weekly farmers market, but also hosts all kinds of community events, like music performances and workshops.
Nine tours offered at the 20th Annual Detroit Tour of Urban Farms and Gardens
Presented by Keep Growing Detroit and taking place August 2, patrons can take bus and bike tours organized by theme and location.
Michigan Nightlight Voices: What I learned as a 10th grader about the food system in Detroit
The youth program at the Detroit Food Policy Council teaches students about the local and national food economy through interactive trips and activities. Carla Underwood writes about her eye-opening experience in the program.
Placemaking in the city: Kite festival, innovation center, sustainable living, and public art
A spate of exciting placemaking projects have been announced this month, each seeking to improve city life through placemaking and community-building practices and projects.
Michigan Urban Farming Initiative seeks funds to build America’s first sustainable “agrihood”
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative is looking to strengthen its mission in Detroit's North End neighborhood with the transformation of an abandoned three-story apartment building into a community center by raising $50,000.
