Urban Roots MN

Urban Roots is a Saint Paul organization with a mission to build vibrant and healthy communities through our 3 programs: Market Garden, Cook Fresh, and Conservation. We cultivate youth leaders and support healthy communities on the city’s East Side through paid internship programs that provide hands-on learning and foster critical life skills around entrepreneurial thinking, resilience and collaboration. Urban Roots experiential “earn as you learn” programs are grounded in improving urban food systems, supporting and fostering connection to Saint Paul’s parks and green spaces, and promoting healthy and active living.

Our vision is to be a leader and innovator in using food, conservation and youth development programs so that youth and community members can:

• Gain opportunities for leadership, service and career connections
• Engage with their community and environment
• Learn about and access healthy food

Our Values

Collaboration – Together we can achieve more than if we act alone.
Inclusivity – All are welcome while we recognize and celebrate diversity
Stewardship – Notice, understand, and respect the natural environment
Opportunity – Open eyes and hearts to new possibilities
Discovery – Enriching new experiences lead to learning and engagement