UpRoot

Mission

UpRoot increases the nutrition security of Coloradans by harvesting and redistributing surplus, nutrient-dense foods while supporting the resilience of farmers.

Vision

A mindful, humane and equitable Colorado food system where farmers are valued for who they are: a cornerstone of our society.

Goals

• Increase nutrition security in Colorado by diverting locally grown and nutrient-dense surplus produce (i.e., protective foods) into the state's hunger-relief system

• Reinstall food wisdom in our Colorado communities by reconnecting Coloradans with the soil and the life-sustaining power of food

• Cultivate a more equitable Colorado food system through experiential education, quantitative and qualitative research, legislative-advocacy and via collaborative projects addressing agricultural issues such as on-farm labor shortages

• Contribute to the economic resilience of Colorado’s family farms