Root Camp covers the basics of growing and selling fresh produce. The variety of information presented is useful to both beginners and those interested in improving the quantity and quality of produce needed to earn an income.
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Community Events and Gathering
Check out our calendar and sign up for upcoming events. Join us for Healthy Cooking programs, Nutrition workshops and consultation, Health Screenings, and soo much more. Bring the family and enjoy yourself!
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Fresh Produce For Free
A Food Bucks Prescription (FBRx) voucher that can be accepted at neighborhood redemption sites, such as food pantries and corner stores, in exchange for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Creating income opportunities through horticulture can attract new gardeners if there is local support committed to eliminating entry barriers to the fresh foods market.
Provides opportunities to grow and sell produce as well as provide free virtual gardening workshops like Root Camp 101. This online course is hosted by local experts from Free Haven Farms and covers the basics of for-profit urban farming.
RTP gives Camden households the opportunity to ask questions about their experience with growing fresh fruits and vegetables. We provide a helpline and questions and answers field box here to complete. Members can expect to hear back from a grower within 24 hours.
Food Bucks Rx
The FBRx voucher is a new program RTP is piloting. Several Camden patients suffering illnesses linked to their diets are receiving a prescription for fresh fruits and vegetables. These vouchers can be redeemed for healthy food options outside of their doctors' offices at participating locations closer to their homes.
Roots to Prevention is a resident-driven collaborative. We invite program participants, members, and non-members to meet with us virtually with Zoom Conference bi-weekly for updates and to provide feedback.