Mission

Grow Organic Apples using Permaculture and soil Food Web Principles. Be a model for growing organic fruit with low input sustainable agriculture. Support our communities in becoming green. Adopt wholesome and green practices for growing food. Be a model for the community. All proceeds from Amrita Farms is donated to chartiable causes.

Community Giving

Food

Since 1997, MACM volunteers have lovingly prepared and served over 18,000 hot, fresh meals to unhoused families in Ann Arbor shelters.

Education

Last year, MACM volunteers delivered 108 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to empower homeless and at-risk students in Detroit.

Support and Wellness

MACM provides layette sets to low income mothers, offer arts programs for families, and host free mediation classes for community wellness.

Our Social Responsibility

Environmental Stewardship

Amrita Farms grown 950+ dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees using permaculture and soil food web principles. We have been chemical-free for over 14 years. We use compost tea and holistic methods to nourish the soil, support pollinators, and promote biodiversity. With expanding organic vegetable gardens, we remain deeply committed to sustainable farming.

Community Engagement

Amrita Farms connects people to nature through U-Pick events, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. Proceeds support local outreach programs - meals for unhoused families, school supplies for at-risk students, baby case, free meditation classes, and more. Powered by MACM volunteers, each harvest gives back - nourishing both people and the planet.

Our Farming Practices

Sustainable Farming

At Amrita, we follow permaculture principles and have remained chemical-free for over 14 years. Our methods prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and ecological balance - ensuring that we grow food in harmony with nature.

Cutting-Edge Technology

We apply science-backed techniques like Dr. Elaine Ingham's aerated compost tea and Michael Phillips' holistic orchard management to build relilient soil and healthy trees - combining traditional wisdom with modern innovation.

Farming with Purpose

Our farming is powered by volunteers and guided by the spirit of service. Every harvest supports food, education, wellness, and outreach programs - making agriculture a means of giving back to the community.

Our Inspiration

"If we could transform compassion from a mere word into a path of action, we would be able to solve 90% of the world's humanitarian problems."
— Mata Amritanandamayi