The 2012 Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market kicks off Tuesday May 1st and will run until October 30th every Tuesday from 2-6 pm. Growing Hope’s Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market aims to increase access to fresh and healthy food while supporting our local economy and developing our downtown. By providing a venue for farmers, urban market gardens, and other entrepreneurs, we contribute to health of the community and the viability of our local food system. Our positive growth in food stamp and other low-income programs at the Farmers’ Market has led us to advise other markets to help them replicate our success. We will celebrate the market’s seventh season in 2012, thanks to dedicated partners Washtenaw County Public Health, the Ypsilanti Food Co-op, and MSU-Extension, with continued support from the Ypsilanti Health Coalition.