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November 11, 2020
Watch the First Video of “Let’s Get Cooking” + This is Your Last Chance to Order This Week’s Meal Kit!

Urban Roots is excited to share the first video in the second installment of the “Let’s Get Cooking” video series and virtual fundraiser! Watch the video above, featuring Chef Tiffany Derry of Roots Chicken Shak and a delicious Seasonal Caesar Salad with Duck Fat Breadcrumbs (you can also view the video on Instagram TV). This series wouldn’t be possible […]

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November 9, 2020
Hurry to Order an Urban Roots Premium Meal Kit to be Delivered to Your Door!

DON’T DELAY – SALES FOR THIS WEEK CLOSE ON TUESDAY! In case you haven’t heard, Urban Roots announced its second installment of the “Let’s Get Cooking” video series and virtual fundraiser, now available for order. Hurry to order a box for this week, as sales for the first box will close on Tuesday, November 10th […]

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November 5, 2020
Get an Urban Roots Premium Meal Kit Delivered!

ORDER YOUR PREMIUM “LET’S GET COOKING” BOX TODAY + NEW DELIVERY OPTION! Urban Roots announces its second installment of the “Let’s Get Cooking” video series and virtual fundraiser, available for pre-order starting November 5th. Your purchase helps Urban Roots bring some of Austin’s most amazing youth together on the farm (socially distanced!) to grow veggies and […]

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October 2, 2020
Urban Roots Produce Shares are Back!

Urban Roots is excited to announce that produce shares are back! We are now accepting orders for our fall harvest season. The first week of shares will be available for pick up on Wednesday, October 7th! Read below for more details, and purchase a mixed produce share here.  Between now and early December, Urban Roots […]

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September 17, 2020
Cast Your Vote: Urban Roots is on the Wheatsville Ballot

Are you a Wheatsville Owner? Vote for Urban Roots to be a Community Action recipient in 2021! Urban Roots is on the ballot in this year’s Wheatsville Co-Op’s Owner Election! Help us raise money, win volunteers, and get the word out about Urban Roots by casting your vote between now and November 20th. Your vote […]

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September 9, 2020
The Clock is Ticking to Apply for the Urban Roots Food & Leadership Fellowship

Calling all interested youth applicants for the upcoming Urban Roots Food & Leadership Fellowship! This is a paid leadership development program for young adults in the Austin area that are between 17 – 23 years old. Fellows will learn how to grow thousands of pounds of sustainable produce while growing core professional development skills and […]

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September 7, 2020
Urban Roots Honors Farmers, Ranchers, Farmworkers, & More This Labor Day

This Labor Day, we want to honor farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers who are working tirelessly to provide food for our country, despite the difficult conditions and challenges they are facing during this pandemic. We’d also like to honor all essential and front line workers for keeping us safe, healthy, and secure. In a time where […]

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September 3, 2020
Urban Roots Featured on Decibel

Urban Roots youth and our Community Engagement Program Manager Sydney Corbin were recently featured on Decibel in the segment, “Planting The Seed: Urban Roots Farm Turns Interns Into Storytellers.” “While a typical internship at Urban Roots Farm involves interns getting their hands dirty, the pandemic left most interns stuck at home. But a new initiative […]

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September 1, 2020
Calling New Community Crew Members!

  Urban Roots is seeking new members for our Community Crew! While our farm is still closed to public volunteer groups due to the pandemic, Urban Roots formed a small, yet, mighty Community Crew to help us continue our farm operations. If you are interested in sustainable agriculture, enjoy the outdoors, and want to support […]

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