Virtual Root Camp with Free Haven Farms
Root Camp covers the basics of growing and selling fresh produce. The variety of information presented is useful to both beginners and those interested in improving the quantity and quality of produce needed to earn an income.
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Community Events and Gathering
Check out our calendar and sign up for upcoming events. Join us for Healthy Cooking programs, Nutrition workshops and consultation, Health Screenings, and soo much more. Bring the family and enjoy yourself!
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Fresh Produce For Free
A Food Bucks Prescription (FBRx) voucher that can be accepted at neighborhood redemption sites, such as food pantries and corner stores, in exchange for fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Roots To Prevention
"With your help, every community can flourish with a garden and a 'Root' to Prevention."
Jonathan Wetstein,
Program Manager
Our Goals
Increasing Income Opportunities for Camden, NJ Farmers and Healthy Food Choices For Residents
Provide
opportunities to sell fresh produce including local healthcare providers
Develop
a prescription foods voucher that patients can redeem locally such as neighborhood corner stores
Support
healthier lifestyles by making nutrition and support services more accessible outside the doctor's office and into the community.
Demonstrate
the importance of gardening programs in preventing cases of diet-related illnesses to policy-makers and force ample funding support.
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Instant Access To Our Virtual Camp Classes
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Hands-on Knowledge and Expertise From Other Gardeners and Farmers
Instant Communication and Invites To Gatherings and Events
So much more!
Donate & Support
With every donation received, RTP invests in its households' ability to:
Farm
their own fruits and vegetables, helping Camden families sell fresh produce through its Roots to Market Initiative.
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offering free programs and activities related to:
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Growing and Selling Produce
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Healthy Cooking and Nutrition
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Making it easier to access fresh foods through a new "Food Bucks Rx" Program that is accepted at neighborhood "Redemption Sites
