Videos

Grand Opening Ceremony

November 2017 - Michigan State University began developing a former public school property in northwest Detroit into an Urban Agriculture and Forestry Center.

 

Words from Site Director - Naim Edwards

 

Comments from a Neighbor

Urban Soil Management Research - Overview

Naim Edwards explains the Urban Soil Management Project

Soil Preparation at the Detroit Partnership Site

Greg Willerer of Brother Nature Produce helped prepare soil beds at the DPFLI using a tractor and various implements.

 

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