Resources on how to get started
farming and gardening in the city

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Below are links to our partner organizations to check out

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• DTown Farm - volunteering, Farmers Market

• Oakland Ave Urban Farm - volunteering, Farmers Market

• Land & Policy Support - info on how to acquire land

  • Quick Guide to Purchasing Land for Urban Agriculture (PDF)​

  • City of Detroit Land Based Projects Info

    • Check Land Zoning

    • Combining Parcels

    • Urban Agriculture Ordinance

    • Plot Plan, Site Design, and Maintenance Guide

    • Application for Real Property Tax Exemption

    • Property Transfer Affidavit

  • Detroit Land Bank Authority - Activating Vacant Land

  • Highland Park Land Purchase Policy & Procedures

  • Highland Park Land Purchase Application

  • Title Insurance Information for Michigan Consumers

• Classes - virtual and in-person workshops on gardening

• Garden Resource Program - seeds, transplants, resources, support

• Quick Guide to Developing a Community Garden 

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