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Way Back – Starting Out

Way Back – Starting Out

Here’s a throwback! Nate, Chris and Mark (Kelly’s taking the pic) in December 2017. We bought this 17,000 sq ft building on W. Chicago in Detroit the previous month that had been vacant for 10 years. It had been hit hard by scrappers and was 

Going to the Market Today?

Going to the Market Today?

If you are looking for microgreens, check out the Royal Oak Market. We have a great variety of our microgreens and microgreen mixes today. Harvested fresh yesterday. We grow in soil without using any fertilizers, pesticides or chemicals and using non-GMO seeds. Stop by the 

Need Microgreens?

Need Microgreens?

If you are looking for a healthy addition to your diet, why not try microgreens? They are packed with up to 40% more nutrition than a full-grown plant of the same variety.
You can get our freshly harvested microgreens at the East River Organic Farm booth at the Royal Oak Farmers’ Market this Saturday, 7am – 1pm.
You can also find them at Papa Joes-Birmingham, Plum Markets, Westborn Markets and Zerbos Livonia and Commerce locations.

A Microgreens Primer

A Microgreens Primer

Microgreens are small, tender vegetable greens that grow to be about 1-3 inches tall. They consist of two fully developed cotyledon leaves and they are harvested within 7-14 days after germination. Due to their intense aromatic flavour and variety of colours and textures, microgreens are 

Microgreens, Mushrooms and Flowers!

Microgreens, Mushrooms and Flowers!

We’ll have plenty of microgreens along with pink, blue and black oyster mushrooms this Sunday, 9 am – 2 pm at the Birmingham Farmers’ Market. We’ll also have a variety of sunflowers and cut flower bouquets for you to check out. Come see us and 

It’s Summer At The Market

It’s Summer At The Market

We’ll be at the Birmingham Farmers’ Market this Sunday, 1 am – 2 pm with a variety of our fresh, delicious AND nutritious microgreens along with pink, black and blue oyster mushrooms and fresh-cut flowers. Stop by and say hello!

At The Farmers Market!

At The Farmers Market!

The Birmingham Farmers Market kicked off Sunday, May 1. We’ll be there every Sunday thru October 30th from 9 am – 2 pm. Stop by and say hello. We’ll have a variety of our freshly harvested microgreens and microgreens mixes for you. We have also 

We’re Excited!

We’re Excited!

The Birmingham Farmers Market is less than a month away! We’ll be there on Sundays throughout the season with fresh, delicious microgreens, gourmet mushrooms, flowers and sometimes fresh shrimp. Looking forward to seeing everyone!!

Looking for Our Microgreens?

Looking for Our Microgreens?

Check out Westborn Markets in Dearborn, Plymouth and Berkley. They offer a wide variety of our ultra-fresh microgreens. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try our online store: motorcitymicrofarm.com/shop

Now Metro Detroiters Have Direct Access To Delicious, Locally Grown Microgreens – That Are Up To 40X More Nutrient-Dense Than Mature Greens Like Broccoli!

Now Metro Detroiters Have Direct Access To Delicious, Locally Grown Microgreens – That Are Up To 40X More Nutrient-Dense Than Mature Greens Like Broccoli!

Motor City Micro Farm is a small, family-owned urban farm located in Detroit. We specialize in growing 21 different varieties of nutrient-dense microgreens that have been proven by research to have countless potential health benefits: Boosts your immune system Reduces chronic disease risk Helps with