Groundwork BioAg (Ann Arbor ops)

Overview

Produces concentrated mycorrhizal inoculants for farms, supporting crop yields, fertilizer efficiency, soil fertility, and soil carbon sequestration in croplands facing food and climate pressures.

Part of the Detroit ecosystem

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