Lansing Roots

Contact

Greater Lansing Food Bank
(517) 853-7800

Quick Facts

Started

1981

Where to Buy

CSA Farmer's Market Wholesale

MapLibre

1084 S Hagadorn Rd, Mason, MI 48854

Directions

Products

Vegetables

Sweet Corn Pumpkins Broccoli Arugula Beets Carrots Collards Cucumber Daikon Garlic Green Beans Green Onions Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Onions Parsnips Peas Potatoes Radishes Salad Greens Spinach Swiss Chard Turnips Zucchini Cabbage Eggplant Hot Peppers Summer Squash Sweet Peppers Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes Brussels Sprouts Cauliflower Winter Squash Rutabagas Celery Asian Greens Mustard Greens Okra Shallots Edamame Soybeans Tomatillos Sunchokes

Other

Honey

Herbs

Fresh Herbs

Breeds + Varieties

No varieties listed

About the Farm

Background

Lansing Roots, a program of the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB), was established to help beginning farmers in the Greater Lansing area start successful farming enterprises. The program is part of GLFB's broader mission to address food insecurity and has been instrumental in supporting historically under-served and refugee farmers.

Practices

The incubator farm setting provides land and infrastructure, farm resources, and business planning and development support. The program emphasizes a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model, where produce is grown by over 20 beginning farmers. This approach not only aids in the economic development of new farmers but also connects them directly with consumers, fostering a local food system.

The Rest

The Lansing Roots CSA offers three different produce subscriptions, catering to various household needs. By participating in the CSA, subscribers support the GLFB and contribute to food security in the region. The program also includes a marketing collective that provides sales opportunities for the farmers, ensuring they have a platform to sell their produce.