Taproot Collective is a nonprofit organization focused on community-based urban agriculture as a vehicle for positive neighborhood development in Rochester, NY. Taproot Collective designs and implements holistic models of resilient food systems through collaborative partnerships and educational programs. Our vision is a city filled with thriving neighborhoods where youth and families have equitable access to healthy local food, dignified housing, and educational opportunities. We operate with the guiding values of stewardship, integrity, justice, cultural humility, equity, and excellence. These principles are central to everything we do.
