People continually ask us when we’re at the farmers’ market whether we grow our own microgreens? Do we grow them at our house? Are they organic? Do I need to wash them? Do you just sell at the Birmingham Farmers’ Market? Here are some answers:
Yes, we grow our microgreens year-round under lights in a building in the Wyoming/W. Chicago area of Detroit. We bought a 66-year-old, 17,000 sq ft building in 2017 that had been vacant for 10 years. It was vandalized and stripped, but we cleaned and renovated it. We also have 2 city lots where we grow flowers and vegetables for our families and local seniors.
We are not an organic farm, but we do not use any pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, or chemicals. We use non-GMO and some organic seeds. Our produce is safety certified by the Michigan Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and we have completed a USDA Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) audit.
“Rinse before Enjoying” is on our labels. Unlike field-grown produce, our microgreens are grown indoors and harvested under sanitary conditions. Our staff wears gloves, protective clothing, and hairnets. We chill our produce after harvest until delivery.
Our microgreens are available in 12 grocery stores in the Metro Detroit area. We also supply a number of restaurants and private caterers along with 3 major produce wholesalers.
Hope that answers your questions.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at (248) 660-0843 or mcmf@motorcitymicrofarm.com .
