And now, a break from the difficult news! The Urban Roots farm is thriving! Check out Urban Roots’ newest crop in our latest video. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Follow us on social media @UrbanRootsATX on Instagram and Facebook and contact us here should you have any questions, comment or concerns.
As we all know, now more than ever, it’s important to wash your hands frequently and practice good hygiene. Watch Executive Director Max demonstrate our unique hand washing station used on the farm, which was developed by Urban Roots volunteer Dr. Eric Weidmann. In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more video updates to keep […]
Urban Roots is bringing the farm to you – virtually! Max takes a moment to show you how we are planting our tomatoes this week for a summer harvest. This is a great, safe activity that can bring you joy outdoors as we are all practicing safe, healthy self-isolation. In the coming weeks, we’ll be […]
As we continue to practice healthy, safe distancing to protect the greater community, we invite you to consider your part in social solidarity and ways you can share helpful community resources for those in need. One important resource is AISD’s curbside food distribution service for youth. According to their website, “Austin ISD Food Services will […]
We hope everyone is staying safe during this critical time. We’ll be sharing regular video updates about how Urban Roots is responding to COVID-19. We are continuing to take COVID-19 seriously and are monitoring the situation with recommendations from health professionals and government officials. As we practice healthy, safe distancing, we invite everyone to practice […]
An Important Update from Urban Roots Dear Friends, I am reaching out today to update you on the precautions Urban Roots is taking to keep our staff, young leaders, volunteers, and supporters safe during this time. We are taking COVID-19 seriously and monitoring the situation with recommendations from health professionals and government officials. In addition […]
We need YOU to help us Amplify Urban Roots! Help us raise $15,000 in 24 hours to add 10 new youth interns to our summer Farm Internship Program. During the summer Farm Internship Program, high school students are paid stipends to learn how to grow food while growing as leaders. If you give, they grow! […]
We believe in young people – their potential, their leadership, their hard work. Through growing and sharing food with others, we are working together to make Austin a better place for everyone. As we grow and expand to a second farm site in South East Austin, we need people on our team who are passionate […]
If you will be attending high school for the 2020-2021 school year, want to make some money, and grow some food, this is for you! It’s that time of year again! We are accepting applications for our summer Farm Internship Program. If you will be in high school the 2020-2021 school year, love to be […]
