Growing Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on strengthening and supporting the local food system throughout the community and beyond. We own and operate a demonstration urban farm, fund and staff the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets, and facilitate programming around home and community gardening, preparing fresh, affordable local produce, and food entrepreneurship to youth and adults.
We are looking for a new Farm & Garden Manager at Growing Hope! Bee Ayer, who managed our farm for the last four years, is moving on to new opportunities. We so appreciate the passion and care for the community she infused into the Growing Hope Urban Farm and our programs. If you or someone you know...
Please see full job description and instructions for applying at https:// growinghope.net/ get-involved/ jobs-internships
We're proud to have our work featured by Concentrate next to these other homegrown Ypsi organizations - Willow Run Acres, We the People Opportunity Farm, and the Parkridge Community Garden (Parkridge Community Center).
Do you want to grow food at home this spring but don’t know where to start? This 4-week workshop series taught by by Bee Ayer, Growing Hope Director of Programs will cover all of the basics.
Local students will unveil murals celebrating Ypsi's history and culture at the Ypsi Farmers MarketPlace on Friday!… https://t.co/J8ZdOrTeFF
Our first Chefs in the Garden dinner is THIS SUNDAY! Join us & @FritaBatidos on our farm and dine for a great cause… https://t.co/puRhWbJQdW
We love being part of such a great, collaborative business community here in downtown Ypsi! Thanks @ConcentrateA2… https://t.co/4ksr9NMfrA
We love having visitors to our urban farm! Check out our website for upcoming events where you… https://t.co/MNKI9QO1tA
Markets provide beginning farmers a low-cost way to enter marketplaces & grow their businesses!… https://t.co/jYavLGHTBm
Tacomania is this Saturday at the Ypsi Farmers Marketplace! Come out to try all the tacos and… https://t.co/2ExHzQWVWd