New Roots for Refugees is a sustainable urban farm designed to empower refugee women from Africa and Asia. Started by Catholic Charities in partnership with the Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture, New Roots builds on the strengths and experiences that the refugees already possess. Farming is a familiar livelihood that offers these women independence and self-sufficiency, healthy food for their families, a viable livelihood, and a context for settling into their new communities. Agriculture allows them to put down new roots, metaphorically and literally, and to become productive citizens contributing to the physical and social health of their communities.In the New Roots Program, participants start farming with significant training and support. As their farm businesses become established and they develop more skills, they will move to greater financial and managerial independence. Eventually they will be able to move onto their own piece of land and operate independently.

New Roots for Refugees is a training program helping refugee women start small businesses growing and selling organic vegetables at Farmers' Markets and through a CSA. We grow a mix of traditional and ethnic vegetables, have opportunities for internships and volunteers! Shoot me an email if you want to come to our farm! Read on for a little more info about us...Imagine fleeing your homeland, fearing for your life and the lives of your family. You leave behind your home, your livelihood, and your possessions to find yourself in a crowded camp with thousands of others who have also fled their homes. You want a better life for yourself and your family, but because of political upheaval and the realities of life in a refugee camp, you can't see a way to make that happen.

CSA Details:
- Season: June through October
- Type: Single farm
- Since: 2008
- No of Shares: 73
- Full Share: 300.00/year
- Work Req? No

Pick Up/Drop Off Points:

- Brookside Market  (Sat)
Pick-up at the market Saturdays between 8am - 1pm
Contact:    Emily Lecuyer
Address:    63rd and Wornall , Kansas City, MO 64113

- Greenacres Market  (Thu)
Pick-up at the market Thursdays between 3 - 7pm
Contact:    Emily Lecuyer
Address:    4175 Mullberry Drive , Kansas City, MO 64116

- Juniper Gardens Farmers Market  (Mon)
Pick-up at the market Mondays between 9:30am - 1pm
Contact:    Emily Lecuyer
Address:    3rd & Richmond , Kansas City, KS 66101

- KCK Greenmarket  (Wed)
Pick-up at the market Wednesdays between 8am - 1pm
Contact:    Emily Lecuyer
Address:    6th & Tauromee , Kansas City, KS 66101

- Merriam Farmers Market  (Sat)
Pick-up at the market on Saturdays between 7am - 1pm
Contact:    Emily Lecuyer
Address:    5772 Merriam Drive,Shawnee, KS 66203

- Northeast Market  (Fri)
Pick-up at the market located at the Don Bosco Community Center on Fridays between 11:30am - 2:30pm
Contact:    Emily Lecuyer
Address:    Garfield and Independence ,Kansas City, MO 64124

- Overland Park Market  (Wed Sat)
Pick up at the market either Wednesdays between 8am - 1pm or Saturdays between 6:30am - 1pm
Contact: Emily Lecuyer
Address: 79th and Marty,Overland Park, KS 66204