Growing Hope fosters an equitable and sustainable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, sell, buy, prepare, and eat nourishing food.
Building Blocks for the Local Food Entrepreneur
Growing Hope runs free Building Blocks for the Local Food Entrepreneur workshops focused on finances, licensing, marketing, food safety, and other skills that allow farmers, startup food businesses and farmers market vendors to grow their businesses. Check our Events page to sign up for the workshops we’re offering this fall!
Hope Sprouts: Fall 2019
In November of 2018, Growing Hope began welcoming applicants to our newly constructed and licensed shared-use kitchen, named the Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen. As part of our Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace, the kitchen is centrally located in downtown Ypsilanti,...
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Our Community Spaces
Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace
Our marketplace is a hub for local food activity right in downtown Ypsilanti. Learn More.
Growing Hope Urban Farm
Our centrally located, 1.4 acre urban farm is a community space where people learn about and grow fresh food. Learn More.
Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen
Our kitchen provides an accessible space for startup food businesses to take their business to the next level. Learn More.
Robert C. Barnes Sr. MarketPlace Hall
A charming, industrial-chic space ideal for weddings, celebrations, corporate events and more. Learn More.
