Stories tagged: "produce"

Economy Mark Fentress of CWO Farms in Detroit is excited to extend his growing season and his impact on the community.
Economy The Detroit Urban Farmer Who Started Small and Scaled Up

Mark Fentress purchased a small plot of land, and then another. Now he grows and sells organic produce in the heart of Detroit.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain October 23, 2020 3:29 pm EDT
Economy TC Collins, founder of Willow Run Acres, shares his knowledge and love of cultivation with children of all ages.
Economy A Michigan Farmer is Paying Homage to His Past by Rooting the Future

"TC" Collins first learned about farming as a toddler. Life has brought him full-circle to share knowledge with future generations.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain October 22, 2020 6:11 pm EDT
Economy Sunlight Gardens is one of the Michigan-made and Black-owned produce farms helping to feed the local community. President & CEO, Devon Wilson, prides himself on providing education and opportunity for the Battle Creek community.
Economy Why This Michigander Bought A Farm To Feed His Community

Devon Wilson learned about farming, produce, and nutrition from a local nonprofit organization. Then, he started his own to help even more people.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain October 21, 2020 5:20 pm EDT

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