Old City Acres Farm Tour with free transportation from Detroit - TOPP Partner Event

October 26, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM

6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197


Contact: Contact Katie Brandt at brandtk7@msu.edu or 616-885-7776

Alex Ball smiling with a flat of strawberries.
Alex Ball will host a tour of his new farm near Ypsilanti, where he works with "the sole purpose of increasing access to fresh local foods for folks in SE Michigan".

Join us for a farm tour at Old City Acres Farm in Ypsilanti, MI. The farmer, Alex Ball, will show how Old City Acres manages its production and partnerships, and connectings communities with fresh, locally grown food.. 

Old City Acres Farm Tour 

  • When: Sunday, October 26 from 1 - 3 pm
  • Where: 6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • What: The Michigan Food and Farming Alliance (MOFFA) and Keep Growing Detroit (KGD), in partnership with the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, invite you to join us for a special tour of Old City Acres in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This year-round farm and food hub offers a flexible CSA program featuring local produce, eggs, and honey — along with goods from other nearby producers. During the tour, you’ll meet the farmers, see how Old City Acres manages its production and partnerships, and learn about innovative ways they’re connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food. Whether you’re a grower, a food-system professional, or simply curious about where your food comes from, this tour provides an up-close look at a thriving local model of sustainable agriculture. FREE Bus Transportation from Detroit is Available- Please indicate on the registration form if you will be utilizing the bus service.
    • Bus leaves at 12PM and returns at 4PM
    • Meet at 1445 Adelaide – park in lot behind building
    • Bus Transportation is FREE
  • Speakers: Alex Ball of Old City Acres Farm 

 

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