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New farmers market, intergenerational programming coming to Ypsi Township's West Willow neighborhood
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Photo essay: Ypsilanti families celebrate Earth Day at Erickson Elementary
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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Ann Arbor District Library offers free vegetable, herb, flower seeds for Washtenaw County residents
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Cooperative Orchard of Ypsilanti changes leadership to better reflect surrounding neighborhood
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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New fund seeks applications as it prepares to distribute $100,000 to local Black farmers
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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New coalition aims to support Black farmers in Ypsilanti and throughout Washtenaw County
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Ypsilanti beekeepers find love, healing, and fulfillment through their hobby
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Washtenaw County group aims to improve conditions and fight injustice for Michigan migrant workers
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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From you-pick to Underground Railroad gardens, Ypsi-area community growers have big plans for 2021
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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From porch food pantries to produce distributions, grassroots efforts address pandemic-era food need
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Ann Arbor Farmers Market sees "silver lining" in pandemic as shoppers flock to local food
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Growing Hope expands home gardening program to serve Ypsilanti seniors, people with disabilities
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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Ypsi nonprofits find new ways to address community needs during pandemic
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Ypsi farmers markets debut new one-stop online ordering system during COVID-19 crisis
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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Washtenaw County farmers find "huge increase" in sales by going online during pandemic
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Monday, May 4, 2020
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Growing Hope staff to return to Ypsilanti farmhouse after six months of repairs due to fire
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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County grant winners to build hoop house, bolster food pantries, and start kids' produce club
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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Local Food Summit to spotlight issues of equity and racism in food systems
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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