Whispering Roots: Bringing Healthy Fresh Food and STEM Education to Underserved Communities
Whispering Roots, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing healthy fresh food, nutrition education, innovative agriculture techniques, and STEM education to students and residents living in socially and economically underserved communities.
Whispering Roots: Bringing Healthy Fresh Food and STEM Education to Underserved Communities
Whispering Roots, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing healthy fresh food, nutrition education, innovative agriculture techniques, and STEM education to students and residents living in socially and economically underserved communities. Their mission is to promote healthy living and sustainable agriculture through hands-on experiential learning and growing activities.
Using Aquaculture, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, and Urban Agriculture techniques, Whispering Roots is able to grow healthy food year-round in soilless, controlled environments. This allows them to teach students and the public about next-generation farming techniques, hunger alleviation strategies, and healthy food production.
One of the main reasons for their work is the high rate of food insecurity in the Omaha metropolitan area, where over 34,000 children are considered food insecure. In addition, over 40% of children living in North Omaha are food insecure and rarely eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Whispering Roots recognizes the importance of their presence in these communities and works hard to provide healthy food options and nutrition education.
Whispering Roots has won several awards for their innovative approach to sustainable agriculture and STEM education, including the 2018 Nebraska Governor's Ag Excellence Award and the 2019 USDA Farm to School Grant. Their programs have also been recognized by the National Science Foundation, the National 4-H Council, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
By using innovative agriculture techniques and STEM education, Whispering Roots is able to provide fresh and healthy food options to underserved communities while also promoting sustainable living and next-generation farming techniques. Their work is making a difference in the lives of many and helping to create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.