In Detroit, Michigan, a groundbreaking project is transforming the community.
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) has created the nation’s first urban “agrihood,” a three-acre farm that provides free, fresh produce to 2,000 households.
This innovative project includes two acres of fruits and vegetables, a fruit orchard with 200 trees, and a sensory garden for children.
It’s a place where both kids and adults learn about sustainable agriculture.
MUFI co-founder Tyson Gersh describes the agrihood as an alternative neighborhood growth model focused on urban farming.
Over the past four years, the Agrihood has not only provided …