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Detroit now counts 3,277 urban farms and gardens

Original: "As of September, 2026, 3,277 farms and gardens now sprout across Detroit, according to nonprofit gardening group Keep G

Detroit is home to 3,277 farms and gardens as of September 2026, according to the nonprofit Keep Growing Detroit. The organization says the number has grown steadily over several decades, making the city a nationally recognized leader in urban farming. Residents and observers are highlighting how the movement has transformed vacant lots into productive community green space.

Why now: The milestone count from Keep Growing Detroit is drawing attention to Detroit's reputation as a national model for urban agriculture.

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• "As of September, 2026, 3,277 farms and gardens now sprout across Detroit, according to nonprofit gardening group Keep Growing Detroit, or KGD. That number has steadily grown over the last several decades, giving the city national renown as a leader in urban farming." https://… · redcrew@mstdn.social · 23

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