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Our Work

WHAT WE DO

BUILDING A STRONGER
LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM

 

At 4Roots, we believe the path to transforming our broken global food system begins at the local level. 

 

By uniting farmers, educators, healthcare professionals, scientists, and community partners, we are building a resilient regional food network that supports sustainable agriculture, expands access to Florida-grown produce, and reconnects people with where their food comes from.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Fresh, Local Produce Delivery in Orlando and Central Florida
Fresh by 4Roots

Fresh by 4Roots is a virtual Farmer’s Market selling local, seasonal, and responsibly grown produce, meats, dairy products, eggs, and other pantry essentials in partnership with 57 in-state producers.


MEET THE NEED

Meet the Need connects fresh, responsibly grown produce from local farms and partners to communities in need. By coordinating distribution, it ensures that nutritious food reaches those who need it most while supporting local farmers.

 

education PROGRAMS

Our Education Programs engage students in hands-on learning experiences that connect agriculture, health, and sustainability through farm-based activities, interactive curriculum, and school partnerships.

 

 

CULINARY HEALTH INSTITUTE

4Roots’ Culinary Health Institute (CHI) is dedicated to teaching the transformative impact of nutrition on health. Through scientific research, culinary education, clinical services, and hands-on programming, CHI champions a “food-first” approach to wellness, using food as medicine to improve individual and community wellbeing.

 

REVERSE DEMAND MODEL

The 4Roots Reverse Demand Model transforms the food supply chain by aligning consumer demand with responsible growing practices, ensuring fair prices for farmers and increasing access to fresh, nutritious food for communities.

 

o-town compost

4Roots is proud to partner with O-Town Compost to ensure organic waste is diverted from landfills. O-Town Compost seeks to become a key component of Orange County’s waste diversion infrastructure to help the City of Orlando meet its zero waste goal and extend the life of Orange County’s landfill.

 

Fresh by 4Roots

Fresh by 4Roots is a virtual Farmer’s Market selling local, seasonal, and responsibly grown produce, meats, dairy products, eggs, and other pantry essentials in partnership with 57 in-state producers.


Packing Produce Boxes
Meet the Need
Meet the Need connects fresh, responsibly grown produce from local farms and partners to communities in need. By coordinating distribution, it ensures that nutritious food reaches those who need it most while supporting local farmers.
K-12 Education
The 4Roots K-12 Education Program engages students in hands-on learning experiences that connect agriculture, health, and sustainability through farm-based activities, interactive curriculum, and school partnerships.
Culinary Health Institute (CHI)
The Culinary Health Institute at the 4Roots Farm Campus will develop and implement programming related to the use of food as medicine. It will focus on improving health and wellness through nutrition research, education, and clinical application.
Reverse Demand Model
The 4Roots Reverse Demand Model transforms the food supply chain by aligning consumer demand with responsible growing practices, ensuring fair prices for farmers and increasing access to fresh, nutritious food for communities.
O-Town Compost
O-Town Compost seeks to become a key component of Orange County’s waste diversion infrastructure to help the City of Orlando meet its zero waste goal and extend the life of Orange County’s landfill.

OUR MISSION

We are working to restore and sustain the delicate balance between people and the planet by inspiring the community to think more deeply about where food comes from, how it’s grown, and why it matters. 

 

Together, we can cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future.

 

 

VOLUNTEERING

4Roots is in need of volunteers to help from seed to feed, both at the 4Roots Warehouse and at the 4Roots Farm Campus. 


Opportunities range from working at the farm, to packing produce boxes to helping at community events. There are many ways to get involved, and your time and talent can make a big difference!

 

VISITING THE FARM

Whether you’re joining us for a tour, a field trip, a Farm Breakfast event, or our monthly Farmers Market, we’re grateful to welcome you to the 4Roots Farm Campus! It’s our hope that you leave our urban farm campus feeling inspired and connected to our mission. 

 

Please contact us to arrange for visits outside of scheduled events.

Summer Camp
is in session

This Summer, 4Roots partnered 

with the Orlando Science Center to offer six weeks of camps at the 4Roots Farm for campers in Grades 3-5.

 

Activities include guided tours, exploring innovative plant growing technology in the greenhouse, 

and learning how to create nutritious meals with the 4Roots 

Culinary Health Institute.

Two volunteers working in the field at the 4Roots Farm Campus

Volunteering with 4Roots

4Roots is in need of volunteers to help from seed to feed, both at the 4Roots Warehouse and at the 4Roots Farm Campus. Opportunities range from working at the farm, to packing produce boxes to helping at community events.

 

There are many ways to get involved, and your time and talent can make a big difference!

VISiting
The Farm

Whether you’re joining us for a tour, field trip, breakfast, or Farmers Market, we’re grateful to welcome you! 

 

It’s our hope that you leave feeling inspired and connected to our mission.

 

Please contact us to arrange for visits outside of scheduled events.

A WORM CALLED WALLACE

Exploring the WIGGLY WORLD OF DECOMPOSERS

Preschool

Program Objectives:

  • Play & Movement: Wiggle and crawl through the worm life cycle with themed movement activities
  • Story Time: Interactive reading of A Worm Called Wallace by Danny Doubleday
  • Exploration Activity: Students will create worm hats while discovering worm “superpowers” and exploring the worm life cycle
  • Snack: Enjoy a fun “worms in dirt” snack