Rocks- Roots Community Farm

New Roots Community Farm specializes in intensive year round production of specialty crops; we work with project partners to increase access to healthy local food throughout rural Fayette County communities. A primary target for this food access work is Fayette County public school students.

• Coordination and hosting of school groups for on-farm field trips
• Assistance with development of on-campus gardens
• Assistance with curriculum and program development relating to Farm to School
• Collaborating with additional Fayette County School Americorps and staff to implement nutrition/agriculture based curriculum to PK-8 students
• Planning and facilitation of food access markets
• Assistance with hosting of on-farm markets and events

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training
• Living Allowance

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours

• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth
• Community and Economic Development
• Hunger
• Education

• Communications
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Computers/Technology
• Team Work
• Recruitment
• Community Organization
• General Skills