The Latest
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We’ve come a long way since our inception in 2017.
Below, you can find media coverage from throughout the journey of Urban Roots as well as our latest newsletters.
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In the Media
Large turnout at community food market highlights food insecurity crisis in London
CBC News London, May 2023
Urban Roots London opens new greenhouses
CTV News London, May 2023
Non-profit urban farm's new greenhouses, growing impact draw praise
London Free Press, May 2023
Exploring our relationships with food through art
Western News, Dec 2022
Ontario groups fight to reduce food waste
St. Joseph’s Health Care London, November 2022
Ontario groups fight to reduce food waste
Great Lakes Echo, November 2022
This onetime farming congregation is using its land for the common good
Broadview, October 2022
Oneida family-run soup kitchen grows to supply greater range of needs
London Free Press, August 2022
Here are city hall's top nine priorities for community grants
London Free Press, July 2022
Urban Roots London | Learn with Ranger Em S2E3
Rogers TV London, October 2021
New Milestones at Urban Roots London
VERGE Capital, September 2021
Oneida garden fills stomachs, reconnects Indigenous people to land
London Free Press, August 2021
A Fresh Approach to Food in the City
London Community Foundation, August 2021
Vacant lots, empty land, city parks – London’s future of urban farming?
London Free Press, June 2021
Food For The Future with Peggy O’Neil, Episode #16
980 CFPL, July 2021
Urban Roots London – Mariam Waliji
London’s Pretty Cool Podcast, July 2021
“Local Food – Part 1” London, ON: One of Canada’s Greenest Cities?
London Environmental Network, March 2021
Libro Credit Union invests $348,000 with five non-profits
Libro Credit Union, February 2021
Urban Roots London nears goal to purchase land for a forever home with $25,000 interest-free loan
Global News, January 2021
A conversation with Richie Bloomfield, Urban Roots London
Anchor Podcast, Dec. 2020
Local Social Enterprises Leading the Way To Food Stability and Healthy Eating
LondonFuse, September 2020
Urban Roots London: Bringing the Farm to the City
LondonFuse, June 2020
Pillar awards: Urban Roots' city farm improves access to produce
London Free Press, Nov. 2019
Urban agriculture starting to grow in London
The Londoner, June 2018
Urban agriculture transformed
Innovation Works London, March 2018
The non-profit Urban Roots has broken ground for its first planting this spring
London Free Press, May 2017
Urban Roots Newsletter
Welcoming Farmer Anna!
July 2023
Bloomin’ June!
June 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Growing Season!
May 2023
Meet Our First Executive Director!
February 2023
2022 Growing Season Highlights
December 2022
Giving Tuesday
November 2022
September on the Farm
September 2022
Volunteers in August!
August 2022
July Review!
July 2022
Voluneers in June!
June 2022
May Updates!
May 2022
2022 Seedling Sale
May 2022
Spring 2022 Updates from Urban Roots London
March 2022
Fall 2021 Updates from Urban Roots London
November 2021
Fall Updates And Harvest Dinner Menu Sneak Peek!
September 2021
Updates: Urban Roots London’s Fifth Season!
August 2021
It’s Official… 🌱🌽🍅
March 2021
Growing Fresh, Healthy, Connected Communities
We deeply appreciate your support in helping us make Urban Roots a permanent fixture in our city!