Ishpeming is seeking to expand that collaboration by assisting PCF in building a world class composting facility within its borders for the benefit of the residents of ishpeming as well as for the…

The City of Ishpeming, Michigan received a $300,000 cooperative agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production federal grant program (CFDA 10.935). The funding will assist the City in building a world-class composting facility to benefit Ishpeming residents as well as other organizations in Marquette County. The composting facility will support urban and emerging agricultural practices promoted under the USDA NRCS program, such as community gardens and farms located in urban areas. The May 2023 award has a completion date of February 2025 and will deliver key municipal services around sustainable waste management and soil health for the local community.

Ishpeming is seeking to expand that collaboration by assisting PCF in building a world class composting facility within its borders for the benefit of the residents of ishpeming as well as for the institutions and organizations in rest of marquette county