Have you visited Uproot Market & Eatery, a consumer-owned food cooperative in downtown Battle Creek, yet? While Uproot is quite new, the organization behind its development, Sprout, has been working in local food access for over 15 years, & has plenty of amazing history to show for it. “From SOIL to SOUL: We advance the local food system by providing access to fresh food & community connections,” is the tagline welcoming you to their website & the vision that fuels their work. Join Scott Wright, Kitchen Manager at Uproot & Battle Creek native, for the history of their organization, how they work with local vendors & community partners, & how YOU can support & benefit from the local foods movement.

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