Cultivate Hope

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OUR MISSION

Just Roots empowers communities to develop access to local, sustainably grown food.
WE CARRY OUT OUR MISSION THROUGH:

EDUCATION

We facilitate on-site educational programming for individuals and groups interested in sustainable urban agriculture and local food systems.

We will be releasing information soon about our Spring 2022 program offerings. Fill out this form to sign up for updates and information.

SUSTAINABLE
FARMING

In partnership with community organizations, we operate sustainable urban farms on Chicago’s south side, using organic practices to grow culturally relevant fruits and vegetables with and for our community.

Over the last four years, we have produced over 40,000 pounds of produce, with 50% going to local food pantries and the other 50% sold to Chicagoans through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and weekly farm stand. Interested in learning more about our CSA program? Click here

COMMUNITY
Building

Each farm that we operate builds community through shared gathering space, community events, and good food!

EDUCATION

We facilitate on-site educational programming for individuals and groups interested in sustainable urban agriculture and local food systems.

We are not offering any classes this year due to COVID-19. Be on the lookout next year for information about our 2021 classes.

Fill out this form to sign up for information about Just Roots program and volunteer opportunities

SUSTAINABLE

FARMING

We operate a 1/4 acre farm on Chicago’s south side and use organic practices to grow culturally relevant fruits and vegetables for the local community. In 2019, we produced over 10,000 pounds of produce, with 50% going to local food pantries and the other 50% sold to Chicagoans through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and weekly farm stand. Interested in learning more about our CSA program? Click here

COMMUNITY
BUILDING

Each farm that we operate builds community through shared gathering space, community events, and good food!

OUR STORY

Just Roots Chicago began its journey in the Fall of 2017, when the co-founders began to work together with their local community to develop access to sustainably grown food. After four years of operation, Just Roots has grown over 40,000 lbs of culturally relevant produce and provided educational programming to over 2,000 student and adult learners.

In 2020, Just Roots partnered with Saint James Church & Food Pantry to build out a new community farm at 29th and Wabash.

In 2021, Just Roots is partnering with Grace United Church of Christ and Good Vibes Farm to build out It Takes A Village Community Farm, a 3 acre site in Sauk Village.