Our vision
We envision a network of vibrant, attractive, curbside community mini-farms to facilitate healthy living and greater well-being in all neighborhoods. Rolling Roots brings the farm to the people.
THE PROBLEM
As a result of systemic decisions and failures, fresh vegetables are scarce in certain urban areas. In addition, it is difficult to find suitable land for growing food in urban areas. Community gardens, which provide one way to alleviate the resulting food injustice, tend to be located far from residential areas or are under threat from development. When community gardens do exist, they are not usually accessible to people with disabilities or physical limitations.
OUR MISSION
Rolling Roots' mission is to provide neighborhoods with portable mini-farms for soil-based growing, fostering healthier living and nurturing multi-generational community building.
Urban agriculture provides opportunities for neighbors of all ages, experiences, and abilities to come together in ways that foster better nutrition, build community, and deliver action against climate change.
OUR RESPONSE
Community gardens and urban farms are important because they foster community, allow for food sovereignty, and provide opportunities for people to develop healthier and more nutritious lifestyles.
We envision a word where hyper-local, micro-scale community farming is possible everywhere, giving communities access to fresh and nutritious vegetables.
Our rolling raised growing beds and portable greenhouse, created using circular design principles, will enable curbside growing, composting, public art, skill building, and multigenerational knowledge sharing.
We are repurposing and modifying old shipping containers, and creating rolling beds with steel scraps and discarded wooden pallets. These and other sustainable design elements are fundamental aspects of the project.