The fire department pitched in, filling her water tanks one dry summer. Keep Growing Detroit provided an irrigation system to catch rainwater, but it’s still not enough. In addition to the expense of hiring a Detroit Water and Sewerage Department engineer to locate the water main shut-off valve, going on the grid increases a farmer’s overhead, making them responsible for a hefty water bill. The rain catchment system, provided by Keep Growing Detroit in November 2021, is the farm’s primary water source. Additionally, once she has the more consistent heat of the hoop house, she hopes to grow avocados.