About Us

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Urban Roots uses sustainable agriculture to transform the lives of young people and increase the access to healthy food in Austin. Founded in 2007 as a program of YouthLaunch, Urban Roots began the process of transitioning to become an independent non-profit agency in the fall of 2011. Click here to read more about our transition.

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Urban Roots relies on contributions from the community to continue providing empowering work and service opportunities for youth and the Austin community on our urban sustainable farm, as well as to continue donating 40% of our harvest to local hunger relief agencies and those in need. All donations to Urban Roots are tax-deductible. Your support [...]

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There are many ways to get involved with Urban Roots. Join us today!      

Give

Urban Roots relies on contributions from the community to continue providing empowering work and service opportunities for youth and the Austin community on our urban sustainable farm, as well as to continue donating 40% of our harvest to local hunger relief agencies and those in need. All donations to Urban Roots are tax-deductible. Your support of our mission is helpful in countless ways. Thank you. Learn More

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