Agriculture

Innovation News A graphic promoting the Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund's application period. Sustainability

New fund seeks applications as it prepares to distribute $100,000 to local Black farmers

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 19, 2022
Innovation News Common Garden co-founders Mitchell Newberry, Liz Tylander, and Kat Shiffler. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor flower farm to host artist residency series, starting with free garden writing workshops

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 1, 2021
Longform Amy Pyle at Manchester Blooms. Entrepreneurship

Business is blooming for Washtenaw County's flower farmers

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, August 4, 2021
Longform Willow Run Acres founder T.C. Collins. Healthy Communities

From you-pick to Underground Railroad gardens, Ypsi-area community growers have big plans for 2021

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 10, 2021
Innovation News Those who prefer to shop the Ann Arbor Farmers Market in person will notice a number of health and safety measures. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor Farmers Market sees "silver lining" in pandemic as shoppers flock to local food

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 1, 2020
Feature Story We the People Opportunity Farm manager Marly Spieser-Schneider and executive director Melvin Parson. Community Development

Ypsi nonprofits find new ways to address community needs during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 13, 2020
Feature Story Farm field Sustainability

Washtenaw County farmers find "huge increase" in sales by going online during pandemic

Patrick DunnMonday, May 4, 2020
Innovation News Amanda Sweetman is a farmer at The Farm at St. Joe's, which won grant funds to build a hoop house. Healthy Communities

County grant winners to build hoop house, bolster food pantries, and start kids' produce club

Emily BendaWednesday, March 4, 2020
Feature Story Tarek and Rachel Kanaan at the Unity Vibration tasting room. Entrepreneurship

Kombucha, wine, and mead businesses are brewing in Ypsi and Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 19, 2019
Feature Story YDL-Superior branch manager Mary Garboden poses with kids at the branch's garden in 2016. Kids and Education

Ypsi school and library gardens bring education outside

Gillian Ream GainsleyWednesday, May 22, 2019
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