Welcome to the Way of the Root Farms
Way of the Root Farm is a visionary initiative powered by Global Entrepreneurship Week and rooted in North Minneapolis and St. Paul. It’s a living space where sustainability, innovation, and community grow together. In partnership with Project Sweetie Pie, we’re designing a cutting-edge cooling system that reflects our shared commitment to progress, resilience, and collective growth.Way of the Root Farm is a visionary initiative powered by Global Entrepreneurship Week and rooted in North Minneapolis and St. Paul. It’s a living space where sustainability, innovation, and community grow together. Together, we cultivate more than crops—we grow opportunity, unity, and renewal across the Twin Cities. Through climate-smart farming, entrepreneurship training, and local food initiatives, youth and residents empower a sustainable future rooted in collaboration and environmental stewardship.
Where Community Takes Root
Way of the Root Farm stands as a living model of urban resilience and regeneration, offering:
Fresh, locally grown produce that nourishes and uplifts underserved neighborhoods.
Green job training and youth mentorship that empower the next generation of changemakers.
Innovative, sustainable farming technology that redefines what’s possible in city spaces.
Climate adaptation strategies that help urban communities thrive amid environmental change.
Community engagement through hands-on workshops, vibrant events, and meaningful volunteer opportunities.
By cultivating both the soil and the spirit of community, Way of the Root Farm is planting the seeds for a healthier, more connected, and more equitable future.
Grow Roots With Us
No matter who you are — a student, entrepreneur, educator, or neighbor — you have a place at Way of the Root. Together, we’re nurturing a movement that makes our cities greener, our communities stronger, and our future more resilient — one root, one seed, one act of care at a time.
Environmental Stewardship
Cooling Stations
As Minnesota summers get hotter, we’re creating new ways to keep our community cool and cared for. Way of the Root Farms is building portable, eco-friendly cooling stations — inviting spaces to rest, hydrate, and recharge under the sun. Each booth offers relief and connection, reminding us that caring for our planet means caring for one another — one refreshing breeze at a time.
Agribusiness
Growing Your Green Training
Our FORTIFY’s Growing Your Green Program teaches you how to use Schedule F, the essential tax form for farmers. Through hands-on training, you’ll learn how to track your farm’s income and expenses, claim valuable tax benefits, and build a stronger, more profitable business. Whether you grow crops, raise animals, or run a small farm, this program helps you take control of your farm’s finances and grow your green—both in the soil and in your success.
