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Urban Roots is a non-profit, youth development program that uses sustainable agriculture to transform the lives of young people and increases the healthy food access in Austin. TIn our third year, we farmed on over 3.5 acres and hired 30 teenagers to work on our urban organic farm. Urban Roots provides employment, life skills and service opportunities to youth ages 14-17 in East Austin. Youth farm interns plant, maintain, harvest, market and share a wide range of organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. In 2010, we harvested over 26,000 pounds of produce. 40% of our harvest is distributed to hunger relief organizations such as Caritas, Capital Area Food Bank, Casa Marianella and Meals on Wheels and More.
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(This listing was last updated on Jan 26, 2011)
Location
7651 Delwau Lane
Austin , TX 78725
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Contact Information
Max Elliott
youthlaunch.org
512-342-0424
Mailing Address:
7756 Northcross Drive
Austin, TX 78757
CSA
Farmers' Market
Schedule and Location:
Austin Farmers' Market Downtown on 4th and Guadalupe, Saturdays from 9am-1pm
The Triangle Farmers' Market at the Triangle, Wednesdays from 3-7pm
Farm Stand
Schedule and Location:
WIC Farm Stand on Montopolis Dr., Wednesday 11am-1pm
Farming Practices:
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naturally grown
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Urban Roots is a youth development program that connects youth ages 14-17 to sustainable agriculture and increases the healthy food access to community members in Austin. Our youth work on our organic farm learning a number of important skills including teamwork, leadership, sustainable agriculture, $ management and how to grow their own food. We donate 40% of our produce to hunger relief organizations in Austin and sell the remaining produce at farmers' markets and local restaurants.
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