Walmart Partners With 4Roots To Encourage Protection Of Pollinators

On May 11, Walmart provided 4Roots with pollinator plants for our garden at the 4Roots Co-Op and presented 4Roots with $20,000 to support our Feed The Need program.
It is estimated that every three bites of food we eat is possible because of pollinators like bees and butterflies. But sadly, over the past 30 years pollinator populations have been declining due to loss of habitat, pests, pollution, pesticides, and a changing climate. Walmart is committed to protecting pollinators and our food supply to build a greener and more sustainable future.

What’s New On The Farm Campus?

This month, Polis Institute completed an Economic Impact Analysis of our future Farm Campus. During the construction of the Farm Campus, it is estimated the total economic impact will be over $50 million and more than 500 jobs countywide will be created and sustained. Once the Farm Campus is fully operational, the total fiscal impact will be over $10.5 million annually with 165 jobs created and sustained.

Feed The Need Program Update

Managed by The Big Potato Foundation, Apopka Billie Dean Community Garden is located on the corner of Park Avenue and 9th Street in Apopka. The community garden was established in honor of Mr. Billie Dean, Agriculture teacher at Apopka High School, Apopka City Commissioner and Vice Mayor of Apopka. For a nominal fee, residents can grow and harvest their own vegetables and access gardening tips from experts. As a part of our Feed The Need Program, 4Roots is providing 20 yards of soil from Southeast Soils for the current garden beds, 4Roots is also supporting this community garden’s operations and our shared vision of creating a healthy, sustainable regional food system.

Create Farm Fresh Recipes At Home!

It’s carrot harvesting time in Florida and we want to help you liven up your carrots! Check out this quick and easy carrot recipe that would be a perfect side for any dish!