New Roots is a partnership of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Cultivate KC

Local Produce Grown by Kansas City Farmers

New Roots is a training program that empowers refugees, immigrants and English Language Learner farmers to develop sustainable businesses. 

The collaboration between Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Cultivate KC helps individuals with an agricultural background in their home countries adapt to Kansas City climate and culture while supporting their families.

Our trainee and graduate farmers use organic principles and sell their produce to local restaurants, at farmers markets and through Farm Share subscriptions.

Empowering Refugees, Immigrants & English Language Learners

25 Markets

Farmers and graduates sell at 25 markets across the Kansas City metro, including Lawrence, Overland Park, Independence, Parkville, Lee's Summit and Liberty.

45 Graduates

Of the 45 farmers who graduated through the New Roots program, 31 still grow food and 25 continue to grow and sell in the KC metro.

12.5 Acres

New Roots graduates currently farm 12.5 acres of land. The Juniper Gardens training farm, which follows organic practices, has quarter-acre to one-acre plots for each trainee farmer.

Purchase our local, sustainably-grown produce

Farm Share

Sign up for weekly vegetable deliveries and enjoy a season's worth of locally grown, fresh produce.

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Markets

Shop from New Roots farmers and graduates at local farmers markets across the greater Kansas City metro.

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Online

During our Farm Share season, we also sell individual produce items available for pickup at local organizations.

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Interested in purchasing wholesale for a restaurant or other retailer? More Details.

2023 STATISTICS
3
Crop Varieties
3
Farm Share Customers
1
Training Farmers
3
Wholesale Partners

Share in the Harvest

Recent Blog Posts

New Roots Program Expands & Rebrands

Feature from the main Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas blog

Support Refugee Farmers by Purchasing a New Roots Farm or Flower Share

Feature from the main Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas blog

Where We Farm

New Roots is expanding and rebranding! As we celebrate the program’s 15-year anniversary, we are excited to announce an expansion and name change from New Roots for Refugees to simply “New Roots.”⁠ Learn more about why we are making this change and check out our new logo, website, and blog at the link in our bio. ⁠
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May just got started but did you know New Roots hosts public tours on the last Wednesday of every month? It's true! Come see where the magic happens by registering at the link in our bio. ⁠
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Happy Friday. Keep calm and carrot on.⁠
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Look! A loofah!⁠
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Luffa gourds are a type of vine-grown vegetable that is native to Asia. They are also known as loofahs, and their fibrous flesh can be used to make natural sponges. ⁠
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The young, immature luffa gourds are edible and can be cooked like okra. When the gourds are fully ripe, they are dried and the flesh is removed, leaving a spongy skeleton that can be used for cleaning or crafting. Luffa gourds are a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic sponges.⁠
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Some New Roots farmers sell these fellas at their farm markets. Check out our website (link in bio) to find one near you!⁠
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