Sovereign seekers, I hope autumn’s arrival has brought you the crisp, fresh energy it has for me and our community. As leaves begin to change, we collect our harvests and prepare the land for a season of rest. This week marks the final week of our inaugural sliding...

Treasured neighbors and friends, Over the past several weeks, our team and community have borne the weight of a faltering safety net for those with limited access to their basic needs. While our team is committed to fostering safe, vibrant spaces that advance food...

Beloved community,  How we care for and work with Mother Earth reflects our relationship with freedom, justice, and equity. I think about this frequently, as the Growing Hope Urban Farm facilitates daily connections to the land for teen participants, children from...

Beloved community,  While the work on the farm and the work of building food sovereignty do not stop, we recognize that there are many heavy hearts in our community. Growing Hope aims to be a supportive, nonviolent, and inclusive space for all who participate. To this...

Most sacred community, 

 Michigan weather has been hot, but it has not slowed us down. We’ve filled our days with seeding, planting, mulching, hosting, building, teaching, shopping, celebrating, and so much more. We’re keeping ourselves and the plants hydrated while...