APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 22, 2016
GrowTown is accepting applications for a market garden grower(s) to participate in the development of the Penrose Market Garden.
Please circulate and share this email with those who may be interested in this unique opportunity.
GrowTown
is currently implementing an entrepreneurial market garden business in
Detroit, Michigan. The Penrose Market Garden is being developed by
GrowTown under a 2015 Kresge grant to be a profitable sub-acre urban
market garden business that generates significant income for a market
grower. The GrowTown model integrates this local food business into an
urban affordable housing development and neighborhood.
This
is a unique opportunity to be a part of an innovative community
development project. Our work environment is highly disciplined and
entrepreneurial. We are looking for a grower or partner growers to bring
their skills and enthusiasm to the Penrose Market Garden and
participate in building a successful urban agriculture model.
Grower(s)
will work under GrowTown's leadership to realize the Kresge grant
commitment to implement a SPIN-Farming demonstration project at Penrose
that is documented and replicable by others.
