New Study Shows Vast Potential of Detroit Urban Farms

Posted on November 22, 2010 by in Food Systems, Gardening, Local Food, Publications, Research, Small Farms, Statistics and Trends, Urban Farming and Gardening // 0 Comments

Detroit’s Urban Farms Could Provide a Majority of Produce for Local Residents (ScienceDaily)

EXCERPT: As city officials ponder proposals for urban farms, a Michigan State University study indicates that a combination of urban farms, community gardens, storage facilities and hoop houses — greenhouses used to extend the growing season — could supply local residents with more than 75 percent of their vegetables and more than 40 percent of their fruits.

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