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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

Keep Growing Detroit reports that 3,277 farms and gardens were active across Detroit as of September 2026. The nonprofit says the number has grown steadily over recent decades, cementing the city's reputation as a national leader in urban farming. Observers are highlighting Detroit's transformation of vacant lots into productive green space as a model for other post-industrial cities.

Why now: The new citywide count from Keep Growing Detroit showcases Detroit's continued rise as a national leader in 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 · 24

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