the Rooted Blog

Two girls pushing a cart at Troy Gardens

Press Release

Twenty-Five Years of Troy Farm

June 10, 2026

This year, Rooted WI, Inc. is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Troy Farm, established in 2001, which has provided locally-grown produce to its Madison neighbors for a quarter of a century

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Jasmine Banks in her community garden plot, showing freshly grown radishes.

Blog Post

The Gathering Place – Black History Month

February 10, 2026

Rooted Board Member Jasmine Banks reflects on Black History Month and how Badge Rock has become "The Gathering Place" for her.

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Blog Post

Rooted in Gratitude

November 20, 2025

A reflection of 2025 by Rooted co-executive director Hedi Rudd. Thank you for being part of this ecosystem—your presence, support, and participation make everything we do possible.

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Rooted. Growing Community Together.

Press Release

Rooted Welcomes New Board Leadership

August 9, 2025

Rooted welcomes two new members to its board: Rep. Francesca Hong as Board President, and Polly Darton as Board Vice President.

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Vintage Isthmus photo from the 1980's showing four kids looking at something.

Blog Post

To Thriving Neighborhoods

August 1, 2025

These personal experiences underscore a fundamental truth: neighborhoods are important. Healthy neighborhoods and a well-built environment are recognized as one of the Social Determinants of Health.

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Blog Post

Celebrating Pride Month

June 1, 2025

Pride is about establishing safe spaces for youth, farmers, gardeners, and educators, to name a few, so we can grow food and learn about the Earth and ourselves together.

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Donate to Rooted for The Big Share! We need your help to keep fresh vegetables growing and our Badger Rock education program thriving.

Please give today to help grow tomorrow’s environmental leaders. 

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three kids working together with Rooted's Kids' Garden Manager to grow potatoes for the community

Grow Community-Led Food Systems for All! We need your help to keep fresh vegetables growing and our hands-on education thriving.

Please give today to ensure our community grows stronger, healthier, and more resilient in 2026.

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A child watering plants in the garden with a graphic that says "this giving Tuesday help communities grow food for neighbors"

Giving Tuesday is December 2nd! It’s an important day of giving to ensure Rooted can continue this work into 2026.

Please donate to help communities grow food for neighbors. 

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Lauren with Freshly Wood Fired Pizza on Troy Farm

Pizza Nights at Troy Farm help keep the gardens growing! 

Pizza Orders Close at 12pm on Tuesdays.

Order Your Pizza
Child with green beans in their hand. Text reads "the big share is here, donate today" with both Rooted logo and The Big Share logo.

The Big Share fundraiser is an important part of funding Rooted’s programs. We depend on support from community members like YOU. 

Your gift helps grow the gardens. 

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