Comments on: Can Farming Heal the City of Detroit?

By: Misha

Misha — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:50:47 +0000

Such a great idea. I hoped the mayor of Detroit saw this. The best way to build anything up is to put work into to. The city of Detroit has one of the highest employment rates in the country and this would restore jobs while making the city a more green-friendly place. Love it

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By: Hydroponics Nutrient

Hydroponics Nutrient — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:31:17 +0000

ohh ! yes one can utilize these waste lands which are thr in between these cities. Yes, Hydroponics and aeroponics growing can help you grow good quality and high yield crops, plants, fruits, flowers throughout the season . Hydroponic and aeroponic methods are the most safest and triple times ROI that you usually generate with the sesonal crops. For Further Information on: Log on to :http://www.advancednutrients.com Blogs: http://hydroponics-nutrients.blogspot.com http://growersunderground.com/blog

By: Louise L. GAllone

Louise L. GAllone — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:55:17 +0000

A WONDERFUL idea !! It is also nostalgic. In the 30s and 40s my dad and uncle farmed 10 acres on Detroit’s west side–Plymouth Road near Heyden Street, and Horace Mann Elementary. Oh, and we also had a large chicken coup.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:32:54 +0000

Intriguing concept. A 3-4 month growing season would need to be stretched to 8-9 months in SE MI to sustain adequate annual revenue. Now that would be an innovation worth sharing to other geographies around the World.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:08:27 +0000

Won’t this be ironic? One of the cities at the center of this nation’s Industrial Revolution embracing its agrarian roots. A sign of the times, perhaps?

I think it’s a great idea, but I agree that the farm should be smaller. Another giant farm will only lead to more of the problems we already have.

By: Khary Sudan

Khary Sudan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:34:55 +0000

Local sustainable agriculture is a plus for any city. Having been to Detroit recently I heartily agree that this is a good fit for the city.

I would suggest smaller farms. Micro or mini farms to allow for economic diversity. In other words , let the little man make a decent dignified living. A 300 acre farm takes a wealthy man or corporation to set up and operate.

Giant agri-business are part of our economic problem as it stands now.

By: Michael Janzen

Michael Janzen — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:38:58 +0000

Seems like a good idea to me… almost like getting back to high density towns separated by farmland that feeds the people in the area. Definitely more sustainable and reduces our reliance on fossil fuel.