Program areas at Taproot Farm and Environment Edu Center
The marketplace supports an agrarian society by connecting consumers to approximately 150 local and regional farmers, producers, brewers, and vendors year round. Connecting people to fresh, nourishing, local food grown with healthy agricultural practices is a leverage point for inspiring one to care for the Environment.
The food access program strives to increase equitable access to fresh, nourishing, local food that is grown with healthy agricultural practices. Income level, demographic, or geographic location should never be a barrier to actively participating in the local and regional food system. Programs include gleaning, plant-a-row, lancaster community garden, snap incentive programs, and Farm share community supported agriculture.
Agricultural and ecological based education programs focusing on food systems and the Environment get children outside. Our education model engages children in outdoor learning by encouraging discovery, inspiring curiosity, and nurturing relationships. Programs include nature-based summer camp, Farm and forest friday, nature and garden programs, and homeschool series.