Food

Maintains a public nationwide directory of small farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources in the US. Search facilities provide sources of sustainably produced food.

"Growing Hope has been empowering local communities to grow and eat healthy food. Young and old come together to grow their own fresh produce, revitalize their neighborhoods and teach one another the beauty and hope that comes from nurturing soil, seeds and self. Neighbors and vendors gather at our farmers market to connect and share around healthy, local food. Advocacy for social justice, self-reliance and healthy lifestyles results in public policy support for healthy food and urban agriculture."

Feeding Hungry People and Nourishing Our Communities

"Slow Food Huron Valley (SFHV) is a 501(c)3 chapter of Slow Food USA and is located in southeastern Michigan. We work to strengthen our region’s food system, build community food security, and preserve our culinary heritage"

"FoodLab started in January 2011 with a handful of good food entrepreneurs gathered around a kitchen table to talk about how we could support each other and contribute to Detroit’s growing good food movement. "

"Project Grow provides Ann Arbor–area residents with the space, know-how, and inspiration to grow their own fresh, organic food. Gardens are located throughout the community, many near public transportation, so you can choose a site that's close to home."

In addition, Project Grow in partnershop with WCC offers an Organic Gardener Certification Program duing the Winter semester.

"We believe that in a land of plenty, no one should go hungry!

As the food rescue and food bank program serving Washtenaw County, Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community."

Each day, hunger is experienced in every community across this country. In fact, our network feeds over 37 million neighbors each year

Find Famers' Markets in Washtenaw County

Since it’s inception in 2006, ‘Grown in Detroit’ has become a household name for those seeking to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the city.

"The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to engage members of the Michigan community in sustainable agriculture."

"The Healthy Food in Health Care Program is part of a national campaign through Health Care Without Harm. It works to expand the network of hospitals purchasing more sustainably-produced food for their patients and staff. A primary goal is to make the critical link between how food is grown and distributed and public and environmental health."

"Now, many years from those first days in a tiny store front, PFC continues to provide quality food at fair prices with a strong commitment to offering local products, many of which are sustainably or organically grown."

"Ypsilanti Food Cooperative strives to provide our community with high-quality food and consumer goods, which are produced using ecologically-sound methods, and which promote sustainability of our environment and respect for the health and well-being of the people that provide them."