Baton Roots exists to cultivate a more sustainable and equitable Baton Rouge by reconnecting communities to the land, their food, and one another. Through regenerative urban agriculture, hands-on education, and community-led agroforestry initiatives, we grow not just fresh food, but stronger neighborhoods, empowered youth, and resilient ecosystems. We believe that access to nutritious food, green spaces, and environmental knowledge is a right, not a privilege.
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In 2024, Baton Roots
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Grew 20,000+ lbs of food across 14 sites
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Educated and engaged 2,500+ community members
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Ongoing/broad outreach (1,070 people),
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Farmer engagement with garden/farm neighbors: 720 people
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Connections and contact from tabling events/other community outreach: 350 people
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Planned/targeted programming (1,165 people):
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Volunteers at Baton Roots sites: 622 people
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Sow Good Saturdays (monthly workshop/free farm event): 205 people
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Hustle & Grow student internships: 12 people
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Culture Club after-school gardening at Capitol HS and Istrouma HS: 75 people
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Agroforestry Apprentices: 13 people
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Agroforestry education at tree plantings: 48 people
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Invited workshops with community partners: 190 people
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Planted ____ trees, maintained ____ trees
Howell Park
Agroforestry Apprenticeship
EBRPHA
Youth Programs
Volunteering
