Need To Know  Seeds of progress

How Detroits urban farming movement is thriving. Details

 
 

Program: Need To Know

Episode: Seeds of progress

Detroits urban farming movement is thriving, supplying fresh produce, jobs and revived communities. Large scale industrial farms are now knocking at Detroits door with their own plans. Desiree Cooper examines this new food-based economy and the issues holding it back.

Duration: (10:16)
Premiere Date: 08/19/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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