There's something amazing growing in the city of Detroit: healthy, accessible, delicious, fresh food. In a spirited talk, fearless farmer Devita Davison explains how features of Detroit's decay actually make it an ideal spot for urban agriculture. Join Davison for a walk through neighborhoods in transformation as she shares stories of opportunity and hope. "These aren't plots of land where we're just growing tomatoes and carrots," Davison says. "We're building social cohesion as well as providing healthy, fresh food."

Devita Davison: How urban agriculture is transforming Detroit

How urban agriculture is transforming Detroit

Detroit's transformation is underway, converting vacant land into vibrant farms, countering urban decay with agrarian hope.

With 1,500 urban farms, Detroit morphs from industrial titan to an agrarian model for food security and community cohesion.

FoodLab Detroit catalyzes change, supporting local food entrepreneurs to foster a citywide movement towards accessible, healthy food.