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Partridge Creek Farm tells Ishpeming council it grew 2,500 pounds of food and will expand programming
Summary
Partridge Creek Farm leaders updated the council on farm operations, education and food‑access programming. The nonprofit said it harvested about 2,500 pounds of produce last year, runs a farm stand that accepts SNAP and plans expanded growing space and youth programs for 2025.
Partridge Creek Farm leaders gave the City Council a progress report Wednesday on local food, education and community garden programming.
Co‑interim executive directors Kate Argo and Mary Ann Jonas said the nonprofit runs a 3.75‑acre community farm and five neighborhood garden sites across Ishpeming. In its first growing season on the Cleveland Avenue site, Partridge Creek said it produced more than 2,500 pounds of food and enrolled 30 people in an agricultural program for high…
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