August was a busy month for the Co-op! We partnered with WeArose Co-op to host a social at their garden in Waterloo following an Urban Farm Crawl event. It was a beautiful night to gather and meet new friends!  Rooted Carrot volunteers also spread the word about our co-op at information booths at the College Hill, Dunkerton, and Waterloo Urban Farmers’ Markets. This month we’re looking forward to partnering with Crawdaddy Outdoors to host our second kayak float on the Cedar River. This event is open to all-  join us and bring a friend!Continue reading→

Join Our Board!

Do you have a vision and a passion for building and advancing a cooperatively-owned local business?

Do you want to be part of the team that helps to bring a unique grocery store stocked with locally-produced products to Cedar Falls?

Do you want to help make decisions regarding the store site, store design, and hiring of the general manager?Continue reading→

The Rooted Carrot Cooperative Market is a community-owned grocery store that seeks to enhance the health and well-being of the greater Cedar Valley. Continue reading→

As your Co-op continues doing the important work of opening a full-service community-owned grocery business, the contribution of volunteers on each committee is crucial. One such committee that has been a steady and often-under-the-radar force is the Rooted Carrot’s finance team. Continue reading→

Patience is not a popular virtue in our instant gratification culture. We’ve become accustomed to having our wishes granted with the tap of an app or by simply shouting, “Hey Siri, build us co-op in Cedar Falls!” We wish it were this easy. Building a community co-op is pioneer work, one bumpy, risky, dream-filled step at a time. What does it take to get to the Promised Land?Continue reading→

Attendees enjoyed the Member mixer potluck and volunteer appreciation night at Washington Park last month! Please pay attention to the calendar of events and articles about upcoming events. We may not have a physical store at this time but we are a Co-op community and we want to bring together members and other people who may be interested in learning more about the Co-op. All of our events are open to members and nonmembers. The only exception is the Member-owner Annual Meeting. That is an opportunity for members only to get an update on the Co-op.Continue reading→

Join Our Board!

Do you have a vision and a passion for building and advancing a cooperatively-owned local business?

Do you want to be part of the team that helps to bring a unique grocery store stocked with locally-produced products to Cedar Falls?

Do you want to help make decisions regarding the store site, store design, and hiring of the general manager?Continue reading→

Regular readers of the Garlic Press (and Co-op member-owners) know there’s a Capital Campaign underway to raise necessary funds for the Rooted Carrot Co-op Market. But some have been wondering, “Why don’t I hear much about the campaign?” Good question!Continue reading→

Join Rooted Carrot Co-op members and potential members on the Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network Farm Crawl. The Farm Crawl is an opportunity for community members to learn how your food is grown and learn about local producers’ growing practices. You also have the opportunity to visit some backyard gardens and community gardens. The event is free, fun for all ages, and anyone can attend. You can find out more information at Farm Crawl 2022 | Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network (cvfoodfarmnetwork.org). Follow Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network on Facebook and Instagram. The website will be updated with new locations every week so check back often! Continue reading→

You may have seen this recent article in the Courier. YES we are still actively seeking a site and YES we still have volunteers working daily on bringing a Co-op to the Cedar Valley!!!! Continue reading→